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War in Ukraine
OPINION: Pokrovsk Rumors, Rubbling Radars, Harvard and Hungary
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Sept. 8, 2025
Zelensky
Russia Masses 100,000 Troops Near Pokrovsk as Putin Claims Gains ‘On All Fronts’
The city represents a key Ukrainian forces transportation hub in Donbas, the loss of which could open the way for Russian troops to attack the remaining Ukrainian-held cities in the Donetsk region.
Sept. 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Talks Pokrovsk After Syrsky Briefing
After a briefing from Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, the president signaled that Russia still hasn’t seized Donetsk, despite heavy losses and demands Kyiv surrender it.
Aug. 31, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Calling Dobropillya, the Usual Suspects, Smoked ‘Em Again
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Aug. 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Reports: Ukrainian Counterattacks Eliminated Dangerous Salient Near Pokrovsk
Kyiv has deployed some of its best forces to recover lost ground and is launching counterattacks at multiple locations. The Ukrainian successes are confirmed, but they are local.
Aug. 26, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine Clears Settlements Near Pokrovsk, Over 200 Russian Troops Killed in 3 Days
Ukrainian forces near Pokrovsk eliminated more than 200 Russian troops in three days, the General Staff reported, adding that several Donetsk settlements have been cleared.
Aug. 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: The Hit Parade, Red Army Legacy and Dobropillya, Mystery Air Base Burglars
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Aug. 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ground Robots, Hunter-Killer Drones, Assault Infantry Spearhead Ukraine Counterattacks in Pokrovsk
Kyiv’s generals have concentrated a big slice of the best units in the AFU to counterattack a 10 x 3 km Russian salient. The Ukrainian troops say they’re winning.
Aug. 18, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
Ukrainian Troops Clear Pokrovsk Amid Fierce Russian Assaults in Donbas, Kremlin Losses Mount
Ukraine clears Pokrovsk and nearby settlements in the Donbas, inflicting heavy losses on Russia, while repelling assaults and advancing in multiple sectors.
Aug. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Reserves Contain Russian Penetration Threatening Critical Pokrovsk Sector
Ukrainian army spokesmen say the situation is under control, but five days after hundreds of Russian infantry infiltrated more than 10 km behind Ukrainian lines, the salient is still there.
Aug. 15, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Pokrovsk Sector Burns Hot: 56 Attacks Repelled, Russians Suffer Heavy Casualties
Ukrainian forces are holding the line near Chasiv Yar and repelling intense Russian assaults in the Pokrovsk sector, inflicting heavy casualties despite Kremlin advances in the Donetsk region.
Aug. 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
Local Ukrainian Counterattacks Retake Lost Ground
Compared to the big Russian push around Pokrovsk and Dobropillia, recent advances by Kyiv forces have been relatively modest.
Aug. 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Major Russian Advance in Eastern Pokrovsk Sector, Kyiv Forced to Send Reserves
It’s a real penetration into Ukrainian lines definitely led by lots of infantry on foot but it’s not clear how many and where exactly they are.
Aug. 12, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Pokrovsk and POWs, Who’s Winning the Air War?, Peace Yawns
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Aug. 9, 2025
Tanks
ANALYSIS: Fierce Pokrovsk Battles Grind On, No Quick End in Sight
As Russian forces near the city, after more than 16 months of relentless attacking, they could spend another year and tens of thousands of lives advancing further.
Aug. 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
Fierce Fighting Intensifies Around Ukraine’s Eastern City of Pokrovsk
Russian forces have for months been trying to close in on Pokrovsk, a road and rail hub.
July 26, 2025