Ukrainian defense

Russia steps up offensive in Donetsk Oblast, assaults Toretsk for first time in a year

Russian troops are increasing the pace of their offensive operations in Donetsk Oblast, particularly in the Toretsk-Horlivka area, where they had been inactive throughout 2024, stated a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) published on June 23.

23 June 2024, 10:59 AM

USA does not limit Ukraine's use of US-made weapons only to Russian territories bordering Kharkiv Oblast

The United States allowed Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons to strike any Russian forces that attack across the border, not just those in Kharkiv Oblast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in an interview with the PBS channel, Politico reported on June 20.

21 June 2024, 11:49 AM

Mandatory evacuation of children starts in Kharkiv Oblast amid Russian assault

Kharkiv Oblast is preparing to introduce a mandatory evacuation from five settlements of Borova community due to increased shelling and possibility of a Russian offensive, reported Kharkiv governor Oleh Synehubov on Telegram on June 19.

19 June 2024, 05:07 PM

Russians possibly entering eastern Chasiv Yar suburbs

Russian troops may have achieved a limited breakthrough into the eastern suburbs of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast, according to a UK Ministry of Defense intelligence report released on X on June 12.

12 June 2024, 06:00 PM

Ukraine downs Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in Donetsk Oblast — General Staff

The Ukrainian military is working to exhaust and deter Russian Armed Forces, successfully shooting down a Russian attack aircraft in the Pokrovsk sector, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Facebook on June 10.

11 June 2024, 10:45 AM

Russian forces edge closer to Bakhmut in Chasiv Yar offensive

Russian troops have advanced to the outer houses of the Kanal neighborhood in Chasiv Yar, the part of the city nearest to Bakhmut, according to reports from publication Ukrayinska Pravda and video footage from the Bakhmut Demon Telegram channel dated July 9.

9 June 2024, 05:10 PM

Russian troops may be entering another village in Kharkiv Oblast – ISW

Russians may have captured Hlyboke, north of Liptsi, Kharkiv Oblast, as footage released on June 7 indicates that Russians advanced to the south of Hlyboke and may have entered the village, reported Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on June 8.

9 June 2024, 01:44 PM

Nearly 50 clashes reported along entire frontline in one day – Ukrainian General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, combat engagements have increased to 49, with the highest Russian activity in the Pokrovsk sector, according to the General Staff of Ukraine's evening report on Facebook on May 30.

30 May 2024, 06:38 PM

Sweden’s pledge to supply ASC 890 aircraft: Potential impact on airborne surveillance and control

Sweden announced on May 29 that it will provide Ukraine with an ASC 890 airborne surveillance and control aircraft as part of a new $1.23 billion military aid package.

29 May 2024, 07:01 PM

Russians advance near Ocheretyne and Klishchiivka in Donetsk Oblast — DeepState analysts

Russian troops advanced near the Donetsk Oblast settlements of Arkhanhelske, Umanske, and Ocheretyne, with progress also seen in Klishchiivka near Chasiv Yar, DeepState analysts reported on May 25.

25 May 2024, 12:15 PM

Ukrainian soldiers halt Russian advance in Kharkiv, counteroffensive starts — General Staff

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have stopped Russian troops in the Kharkiv sector and are conducting counteroffensive actions, said Colonel Ihor Prokhorenko, a representative of the General Staff, at a briefing at the Ukraine Media Center in Kyiv, according to a statement on Telegram on May 24.

24 May 2024, 05:00 PM

Russian army achieves limited gains in Kupyansk — Ukrainian General Staff

Russian invaders achieved partial success near Ivanivka in the Kupyansk sector amid ten combat engagements that took place in the area in a day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on Facebook on May 24.

24 May 2024, 02:57 PM

Ukrainian military reveals devastation in Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast

The Ukrainian military has released drone footage showing extensive destruction in Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, with nearly all residential buildings and other structures severely damaged or destroyed. The footage, captured by drone operators from the 57th Separate Mechanized Brigade, was reported by hromadske on May 23.

23 May 2024, 04:20 PM

Ukrainian military officer warns of Russian attempts to break defense in Chasiv Yar

The Russian troops are intensifying their efforts to breach Ukrainian defenses in Chasiv Yar, a National Guard officer, Dmytro Kozhubenko, said on national television on May 23.

23 May 2024, 03:26 PM

Russia uses ‘human waves’ and heavy artillery to storm village near Luhansk, suffers heavy losses – governor

'Enemy several times before tried to attack Ternivka direction with columns and such, let's say, “meat assaults” with the support of heavy artillery, and has been trying to storm Bilohorivka for the third day,' said local governor Artem Lysohor in an interview with Radio Freedom on May 22.

22 May 2024, 06:18 PM

Ukrainian Armed Forces hold more than half of Vovchansk, local governor says

The Ukrainian Armed Forces control about 60% of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, but the Russian army continues its assaults, said Kharkiv Deputy Governor Roman Semenukha on national TV on May 20.

20 May 2024, 04:34 PM

Ukraine holds ground amid 3,000 Russian strikes on Armed Forces Positions in past day

Russian troops fired more than three thousand times at Ukrainian troops’ positions over the past day, continuing to try to capture Vovchansk, the General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Facebook on May 18.

19 May 2024, 11:39 AM

Ukraine conducting sweeps north of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast to ensure Russia doesn't gain a foothold

Ukrainian Defense Forces are currently conducting sweeps north of Vovchansk to prevent Russian troops from gaining a foothold, Tavria Operational & Strategic Troop spokesperson, Dmytro Lykhoviy, said on national television.

17 May 2024, 01:15 PM

Ukrainian forces engage Russian troops in Vovchansk's northern sector - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the advance of the Russian troops to the northern part of the city of Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast on May 15.

15 May 2024, 03:57 PM

Russian forces occupy streets in Vovchansk amid ongoing battles - Ukrainian DM

Ukraine's Defense Ministry confirmed that Russian infantry groups have entered Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast and are trying to gain a foothold in the northern part of the city, Defense Ministry spokesman Dmytro Lazutkin said on national TV on May 15.

15 May 2024, 03:28 PM

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