Vuhledar

Over 60% of Russian armor destroyed in failed Donetsk push

Russian troops are continuing their attempts to punch through Ukrainian defensive lines in the southern Donetsk sector, but Ukrainian commanders say the enemy's efforts are being crushed with heavy losses, said Lt. Gen. Serhiy Nayev, commander of the Ukrainian Vuhledar Tactical Group on April 14.

15 April, 02:24 PM

Ukraine repatriates over 750 fallen soldiers amid ongoing war

Ukraine has recovered the bodies of 757 fallen soldiers through repatriation efforts, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported on Jan. 24.

24 January, 03:09 PM

Russian forces make quick advance to key settlement — British intelligence

Russian occupation forces, after capturing Vuhledar, quickly advanced to the eastern flank of Velyka Novosilka, a key defensive point in Donetsk Oblast, according to a British Ministry of Defense intelligence report on Dec. 1.

1 December 2024, 06:59 PM

Russia's advance on Kurakhove threatens Ukrainian positions: what is happening and what it means

Russian forces have successfully utilized the recent capture of Vuhledar to achieve tactical successes south of Kurakhove and intensify their ongoing offensive operations, according to a new report by the Institute for the Study of War on Nov. 11.

12 November 2024, 12:34 PM

Russian forces pushing on all fronts, Ukrainian troops advance in Kursk Oblast

Russian and Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the main Ukrainian salient in Kursk Oblast amid ongoing fighting on Nov. 10, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported.

11 November 2024, 09:52 AM

Russia’s October advances in Ukraine set two-year high, says NYT

In October, Russia captured more territory in Ukraine than during any other month in the past two years, reports The New York Times, citing its own graphics and calculations. Similar conclusions were recently drawn by other Western outlets, including Germany’s Die Welt.

1 November 2024, 02:25 PM

ISW: Putin sees no ceasefire, focuses on complete destruction of Ukraine

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin continues to demonstrate that he is not interested in negotiating a ceasefire and remains focused on the total destruction of Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Oct. 31.

1 November 2024, 09:47 AM

Ukrainian forces repel Russian troops in Kruhlyakivka while occupiers advance near Kurakhove

Ukrainian defense forces repelled Russian troops in Kruhlyakivka, Kharkiv, while Russian forces advanced near three Donetsk settlements, the DeepState project reported on Oct. 19.

19 October 2024, 10:34 AM

Combat medic shares photos of fallen soldiers' watches, urges civilian support

A Ukrainian combat medic with the call sign "Vitsik" shared photos of the watches of fallen soldiers from the Vuhledar front and called on civilians to continue donating to support the war effort in an Instagram post on Oct. 7.

15 October 2024, 03:05 PM

Russian troops advance near Vuhledar, Ukrainian forces regain positions in Toretsk

The Ukrainian army repelled a reinforced Russian mechanized assault on the Kurakhove front and regained some positions in Toretsk, while Russia continues to advance near the captured city of Vuhledar, the Institute for the Study of War reported.

15 October 2024, 12:42 PM

Elite Russian marine brigade loses 80% of its forces in Ukraine

The elite 155th Marine Brigade of the Russian Pacific Fleet has lost approximately 80% of its forces in Ukraine, the BBC Russian Service reported in a film released on Oct. 11.

11 October 2024, 05:15 PM

New commander appointed for Ukraine's 72nd Mechanized Brigade defending Donbas

Colonel Oleksandr Okhrimenko has been appointed as the new commander of Ukraine's 72nd Black Zaporozhians Mechanized Brigade, replacing Ivan Vinnik, the brigade’s press service announced on Facebook on Oct. 7.

7 October 2024, 03:03 PM

Investigation launched into commander’s death in the 123rd brigade near Vuhledar

The 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade of Ukraine’s Armed Forces will investigate the death of 186th Battalion Commander Ihor Hryb, the brigade reported on Oct. 5.

5 October 2024, 09:36 PM

Ukraine may retreat from Pokrovsk by year-end, warns Estonian intelligence

Lt. Col. Janek Kesselmann, deputy commander of Estonia's Defense Forces Intelligence Center, suggested that Ukrainian forces might have to withdraw from Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast by year’s end, ERR reported on Oct. 4.

4 October 2024, 06:19 PM

Ukrainian military confirms troop withdrawal from Vuhledar

Ukrainian forces “withdrew units from Vuhledar to save personnel and military equipment” and prevent an encirclement by the Russian troops, the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Troop Grouping wrote on Telegram on Oct. 2, confirming earlier reports by monitoring groups and media.

2 October 2024, 02:45 PM

Ukraine loses entire Volnovakha municipality after Vuhledar seizure — DeepState group

The Russian forces have captured the city of Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast, leading to Ukraine losing control of the entire former Volnovakha municipality, DeepState monitoring group reported on Oct. 2.

2 October 2024, 12:47 PM

Military expert suggests Vuhledar could be under Russian control soon

Official announcements about the complete withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Vuhledar are expected soon, despite the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade claiming on the evening of Oct. 1 that they still hold part of the city, military analyst Denys Popovych said on Radio NV on Oct. 2.

2 October 2024, 11:31 AM

Ukrainian troops maintain partial control of Vuhledar despite Russian flag raised over city

Russian troops do not have full control over Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast, although they are reportedly in the city center, soldiers of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade told the public broadcaster Suspilne late on Oct. 1.

2 October 2024, 08:03 AM

Vuhledar falls to advancing Russian troops — Deep State

Russian forces have occupied Vuhledar, Donetsk Oblast, raising their flags over the town center, Deep State open-source intelligence project reported on Oct. 1.

1 October 2024, 10:58 PM

Russian forces near center of Vuhledar as fierce battles continue, says governor

The situation in Vuhledar is critical as Russian forces have advanced to the city center, with ongoing battles, Donetsk regional governor Vadym Filashkin reported on Telegram on Oct. 1.

1 October 2024, 01:55 PM

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