Ukrainian defense

Ukrainian forces advance near Toretsk and Pokrovsk as Russia attacks on six fronts - ISW

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have made advances near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, while Russia attacks in Sumy and Kursk oblasts, as well as near Siversk, Kurakhove, Toretsk, and Robotyne, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 9.

10 March 2025, 09:09 AM

Ukraine can rely on alternative satellite imagery after U.S. intelligence cutoff — NYT

The U.S. suspension of intelligence sharing will hinder Ukraine’s targeting of Russian forces, but alternative satellite imagery remains available for the estimated one-to-two-week pause, The New York Times reported on March 5.

6 March 2025, 11:14 AM

Russian forces advance in Kursk Oblast, threatening Ukrainian defenses — DeepState

Russian occupying forces have advanced near Kurylivka, south of Sudzha, in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, DeepState monitoring group reported on March 6.

6 March 2025, 09:03 AM

Russian troops enter Novocheretuvate in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState

Footage emerged online showing Russian forces raising their flag in the village of Novocheretuvate, located on the Novopavlivka front in Donetsk Oblast, confirming the enemy presence there, DeepState reported on Feb. 20.

21 February 2025, 08:03 AM

NABU and SAP uncover $6.3M corruption scandal in Ukrainian military tech project

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP) uncovered a corruption scheme in the defense sector that resulted in losses of 246 million hryvnias ($6.3 million).

19 February 2025, 06:13 PM

Zaluzhnyi on Ukraine’s defense: ‘The army’s size will depend on who is ready to fight’

Ukraine’s ability to withstand any future Russian aggression primarily depends on the number of trained reservists ready to defend the country, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, said on Feb. 19 during an online appearance at NV’s event “Ukraine Changes the World: Dialogues on Opportunities.”

19 February 2025, 03:31 PM

Russian troops seize Sribne village in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState

The Russian troops have occupied the village of Sribne in Pokrovsk district, Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group wrote on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 01:14 PM

Russian forces advance south of Pokrovsk - DeepState

The Russian forces have advanced near two settlements in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group wrote on Feb. 6.

6 February 2025, 09:22 AM

Ukrainian defenders push back Russian forces near Shevchenko and Udachne

Ukrainian forces successfully repelled enemy attacks near the settlements of Shevchenko and Udachne amid ongoing Russian offensive in other areas of Donetsk Oblast, DeepState monitoring group wrote on Jan. 22.

22 January 2025, 07:59 AM

From Japan to Colombia: diverse fighters in Ukraine’s war for freedom

Irish recklessness, Colombian neatness, British organization, and Japanese self-discipline: the war and life of the International Defense Legion of Ukraine. Ukrainian fighter of the Legion Rostyslav “Joyce” tells the remarkable stories of volunteers from across the globe who have come together to defend Ukraine against Russian aggression, each bringing their unique cultural traits to the front lines.

21 January 2025, 02:55 PM

Ukrainian commanders to be charged for military breakdowns

Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is set to announce criminal charges against three former military commanders, one of whom has already been arrested, journalist Yuriy Butusov, editor-in-chief of Censor.NET, wrote on Jan. 20.

20 January 2025, 02:52 PM

Neskuchne falls to Russian forces

Russian troops seized Neskuchne, a key village for the Ukrainian defense in the Velyka Novosilka front sector in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on Jan. 16.

16 January 2025, 08:42 AM

Is there a threat of Russian advances toward Dnipro, Zaporizhzhya, Kherson, and Kharkiv?

To understand Russia's next moves, it’s critical to grasp the extent of its capabilities, says Ukrainian General Serhiy Naiev. In an interview with Radio NV, Naiev explained that while Russia can currently conduct high-intensity offensive operations on several fronts, its ability to do so is limited.

2 January 2025, 10:29 AM

Ukrainian defenders resist intense Russian attacks near Pokrovsk

Fierce battles are ongoing in the village of Novovasylivka, located south of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, as Russian forces leverage their numerical advantage for active assault operations, DeepState monitoring group reported on Jan. 1.

2 January 2025, 08:16 AM

Russia launches 31 drones overnight: 20 destroyed, 11 off target — Ukrainian Air Force

Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully destroyed 20 drones, while the remaining 11 lost radar contact and failed to hit their targets, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram on Dec. 26.

26 December 2024, 11:00 AM

Defense Ministry details record-breaking drone support for Ukraine's forces

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry provided the Armed Forces with over 1.2 million drones of various types in 2024, the agency wrote on its official website on Dec. 11.

11 December 2024, 10:35 AM

Ukrainian brigade shares video of devastated by Russian attacks Toretsk

Soldiers from Ukraine’s 42nd Independent Mechanized Brigade shared video footage on Dec. 10 from Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, where intense fighting continues.

10 December 2024, 06:34 PM

Ukrainian defense stays resilient on Kurakhove front as Russian troops attempt breakthrough

Intense battles continue on the Kurakhove front, where Russian forces deploy both heavy equipment and infantry in attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses, Orest Drimalovskyi, 79th Air Assault Brigade press officer said on the national television.

14 November 2024, 12:14 PM

Kurakhove Dam blown up: Villages face rising waters while Russian attacks escalate

A dam at a reservoir near the city of Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast has been destroyed, causing rising water levels in villages along the Vovcha River. Roman Padun, the head of the Kurakhove City Military Administration, announced this on Monday, Nov. 11, according to Suspilne.

11 November 2024, 04:27 PM

Ukraine’s drone pilots inflict heavy losses on Russian forces

Drone pilots have become the deadliest soldiers on the modern battlefield, capable of delivering explosive force with sniper-like accuracy over artillery-like distances, according to The Wall Street Journal on Nov. 4.

4 November 2024, 03:50 PM

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