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Chinese citizen fighting for Russia surrenders in Ukraine

Ukrainian defenders captured another Chinese citizen fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, serving in the 102nd Regiment of Russia’s 150th Division, the Hochu Zhyt (‘I Want to Live’) project, supported by Ukraine’s Defense Ministry and Main Directorate of Intelligence, reported on June 27, releasing footage of the prisoner.

27 June 2025, 07:43 PM

Ukraine reports 188 clashes, Russians advance in Donetsk region

Russian troops have advanced near three settlements in Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian military monitoring platform DeepState reported on June 21.

21 June 2025, 12:50 PM

Russian column disrupted in Kostiantynivka by Ukrainian Defense Forces, as shown in video

In the Kostiantynivka direction, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled a powerful mechanized assault by Russian invaders, as reported by The 36th Separate Naval Infantry Brigade, which published a video of the battle on Telegram on June 19.

19 June 2025, 05:00 PM

Azov Brigade officer details Russian use of anti-drone corridors

The Russian forces are actively deploying anti-drone corridors along the Pokrovsk and Toretsk fronts, 12th Azov Brigade's officer with Liryk callsign said in an interview with Radio-NV, published on May 29.

30 May 2025, 10:22 AM

Russian forces advance near Vovchansk and Toretsk, Ukraine denies confirmation

Russian forces made advances in two sectors of the front on May 25, according to the open-source intelligence platform DeepState, which reported the movements on May 26.

26 May 2025, 02:27 PM

Russian troops storm positions on motorcycles

Russian forces continue attacks near Toretsk in Donetsk, using motorcycles for rapid maneuvers in what Ukrainian military spokesman Viktor Trehubov called "ancient logic" to minimize losses, he said on the United News telethon on May 18.

18 May 2025, 12:10 AM

Russia builds up near Toretsk, Pokrovsk before summer assault

Russia is reinforcing its troops near Toretsk and Pokrovsk but likely lacks the manpower and resources to sustain pressure on both fronts this summer, the Institute for the Study of War said in a report on May 16.

17 May 2025, 11:49 AM

Russia suffers high losses across key eastern frontline sectors

125 combat clashes occured across the front lines in the past 24 hours, the most intense battles taking place along the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka axes, Ukrainian GenStaff wrote on May 13.

14 May 2025, 08:18 AM

Russia gearing up for big offensive in Ukraine

The Russian military has been shifting troops to major flashpoints on the Ukrainian front, a move that likely signals preparations for another large-scale offensive, the Financial Times reported on May 13, citing Ukrainian intelligence sources.

13 May 2025, 10:29 PM

Russian forces intensify attacks near Toretsk and Pokrovsk — DeepState

The Russian forces advanced within the city limits of Toretsk and near several settlements along the Pokrovsk axis in Donetsk Oblast overnight, DeepState monitoring group wrote on May 13.

13 May 2025, 10:20 AM

Ukraine moves forward in Kursk, Russia pushes in Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Kurakhove — ISW

The Ukrainian Armed Forces recently advanced south of Tyotkino in Kursk Oblast, while Russian troops made gains in the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Kurakhove areas, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on May 10.

11 May 2025, 12:59 PM

Tarasivka falls to Russian troops

Russian troops have seized the Ukrainian village of Tarasivka in the Pokrovsk sector of the front in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram on May 2.

2 May 2025, 11:45 AM

Ukraine pushes forward in Kursk Oblast and Toretsk, as Russia intensifies pressure near Lyman - ISW

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have made advances in Russia’s Kursk Oblast and near Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, Russia claimed advance near Lyman and in the Toretsk direction, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on April 30.

1 May 2025, 09:15 AM

Ukrainian soldier receives letter from his beloved by drone in Toretsk

A soldier from the Khyzhak Brigade, who had been out of contact with his beloved for two weeks, received a letter from her — delivered by drone directly to his position in Toretsk, the military wrote on April 27.

27 April 2025, 09:00 PM

Russian military targets next cities after Toretsk and Chasiv Yar attacks

Russian invaders aim to flank Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast to capture the city and advance on the Slovyansk-Kramatorsk area, according to Svyatoslav Lesyuk, deputy commander of the 1st mechanized battalion of the 42nd Motorized Rifle Brigade, speaking on the United News telethon on April 17.

17 April 2025, 03:39 PM

ISW: Russia shuffles troops in new push toward Kostyantynivka, eyes strategic highway breakthrough

Russian troops are strategically redeploying the units of the 8th Combined Arms Army in an attempt to eliminate the Ukrainian "pocket" southwest of the city of Toretsk and level the frontline as part of ongoing Russian efforts to attack Kostyantynivka from the south, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on April 14.

15 April 2025, 10:32 AM

Russian invaders failed to capture three settlements in Donetsk Oblast

Ukrainian troops from the Vuhledar tactical group said they stopped a Russian attempt to break through defenses and capture three villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, according to a post on the group’s Facebook page on April 8.

8 April 2025, 04:37 PM

Ukraine slows Russian advance fivefold since fall — ISW

The speed of Russia’s military advance in Ukraine has been steadily declining since November 2024, partially due to successful Ukrainian counterattacks in the east, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on April 6.

7 April 2025, 10:12 AM

Ukrainian forces advance near Pokrovsk as Russians push east near Kupyansk and Toretsk

Ukrainian forces recently improved their tactical position near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, while Russian troops escalated offensive operations in eastern Donetsk Oblast and Kharkiv Oblast, according to a new report by the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

5 April 2025, 01:55 PM

Russian forces advance in Toretsk and Zaporizhzhya — DeepState

Russian troops have advanced along two sections of the front line, according to a report from DeepState on April 4.

4 April 2025, 04:30 PM

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