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Ukrainian ex-footballer dies defending country from Russian invasion

Yuriy Yatskiv, a former goalkeeper for FC Lviv, has died while fighting against Russian forces near Toretsk in the Bakhmut district of Donetsk Oblast, as reported by the football club's press service on Instagram on March 31.

1 April 2025, 12:11 PM

Russians trying to bypass Toretsk’s defenses using underground routes — Khortytsia group

Russian forces are attempting to bypass the defenses of Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, including by using underground routes to infiltrate behind Ukrainian lines, according to Ukraine’s Khortytsia operational-strategic troop group.

31 March 2025, 04:38 PM

Ukrainian troops advance near Borova, Toretsk, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove — ISW

Ukrainian forces have made small gains near Borova, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports on March 28.

28 March 2025, 11:36 AM

Ukrainian forces abandon positions in the Toretsk direction amid Russian advances

Russian forces are pulling reserves from Kurakhove to the Toretsk direction while attempting to advance from the flanks, Serhiy Yary, commander of unmanned systems for the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, said on March 25.

25 March 2025, 12:39 PM

Russians gain ground near Pokrovsk, in Toretsk, eyeing armored push

Russian invasion forces have recently advanced near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, with signs pointing to preparations for renewed armored assaults on Toretsk, according to the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on March 23.

24 March 2025, 11:45 AM

Russian tanks stopped cold near Toretsk by Ukrainian defenders

Troops from Ukraine's 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign, successfully stopped a Russian attempt to break through near Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian military command Khortytsia reported on Tuesday, March 18.

18 March 2025, 06:11 PM

Russian forces advance near Burlatske in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState

Russian occupation forces have made territorial gains near Burlatske in Donetsk Oblast, the frontline control shifts in Torestk, DeepState monitoring group wrote on March 16.

17 March 2025, 07:59 AM

Ukraine takes initiative, fights back on key fronts, says war veteran

The situation on the frontlines is still difficult, but the worst period has passed and it is no longer a constant defensive battle as before, Yevhen Dykyi, former Aidar battalion commander and director of the National Antarctic Research Center, told Radion NV on March 7, analyzing the latest developments on various front sectors.

7 March 2025, 01:44 PM

Toretsk in ruins as Russian forces push forward and evacuation becomes nearly impossible — photos

Russian attack aircraft are attempting daily advances into Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, the 93rd Mechanized Brigade reported, sharing photos of the destroyed city on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 05:19 PM

Russians advance toward Toretsk and Velyka Novosilka, but fail to succeed

Russian forces continued advancing near Toretsk and Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk but made no breakthroughs, ISW reported on Feb. 23.

23 February 2025, 11:36 AM

Ukrainian troops take down Russian flags in Toretsk and neutralize 'standard bearers'

Russian forces in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, are attempting to raise tricolor flags for propaganda purposes, the Khortytsia operational-strategic group reported on Feb. 10.

10 February 2025, 11:38 AM

Russian troops fail to raise flag over Toretsk as Ukraine strikes back

Russian troops attempted to raise their tricolor flag over Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, but Ukrainian forces foiled the effort before it could succeed, Ukraine’s Predator Brigade, part of the Patrol Police Department, reported on Feb. 9.

9 February 2025, 05:56 PM

Ukraine battles Russian advances near Zaporizhzhya, Zelenivka, Andriivka — DeepState

Russian forces have advanced near the village of Zaporizhzhya in Donetsk Oblast, according to battlefield analysis from DeepState. An updated battle map released overnight on Feb. 8-9 indicates that Russian troops have gained ground near three settlements in Donetsk Oblast.

9 February 2025, 11:48 AM

Ukraine downs Russian Su-25 near Toretsk, adding to Moscow’s air losses

Ukraine’s 28th Brigade shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft near the Toretsk sector on Feb. 8, reporting the downing on Telegram.

8 February 2025, 04:13 PM

Analysts deny Russian forces have occupied Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast

DeepState analysts denied reports of the Russian occupation of Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, stating that fighting is ongoing and Ukrainian forces are resisting on Feb. 7.

7 February 2025, 06:36 PM

Russian forces regrouping in Kupiansk, trying to break through in Pokrovsk

Russian forces are regrouping assault units to resume offensive operations near Kupiansk, Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Troops (OSUV) said on Telegram on Feb. 3.

3 February 2025, 11:15 AM

Russian troops gather in Toretsk district homes for upcoming assaults

In the urban area of Toretsk, the front line no longer exists, with occupiers amassing forces before launching assaults, said Yevhen Alkhimov, a spokesman for the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, on Espreso TV on Jan. 30.

30 January 2025, 06:19 PM

Russian forces push in Toretsk, threaten Dnipropetrovsk Oblast border

Russian troops advanced in Toretsk, as well as near Andriivka and Novoyelizavetivka in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram shortly after midnight on Jan. 27, posting updated maps of the frontlines.

27 January 2025, 08:35 AM

Ukraine retakes ground near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk as Russia makes gains in seven directions - ISW

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have recaptured lost positions near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, however, Russia advanced in Kursk Oblast and near Kupyansk, Lyman, Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Kurakhove, and Velyka Novosilka, ISW wrote on Jan. 19.

20 January 2025, 08:00 AM

Azov Brigade captures 20+ Russian soldiers in Toretsk sector

Fighters of the National Guard's 12th Special Purpose Azov Brigade captured 23 Russian soldiers in the Toretsk sector, the military wrote on Jan. 16.

16 January 2025, 07:55 AM

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