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War in Ukraine
Corpses for Every Kilometer: Russia’s Ground Attacks in Ukraine Grind On
The Kremlin’s assaults are more costly than ever and even comparable to World War I – but Russia’s forces still are biting off chunks of Ukrainian territory almost every day.
May 5, 2025
Bakhmut
‘Powerful Strike’: Ukraine Hits Russian Command Post Near Bakhmut
Ukraine’s Air Force struck a Russian command post near occupied Bakhmut, weakening Moscow’s control over the Pokrovsk front.
May 4, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine Obliterates Russian ‘Biker Assault’ Near Pokrovsk: 200 Killed, 115 Vehicles Destroyed
Russian troops launched a massive assault near crucial city of Pokrovsk, using motorcycles and armor, but were annihilated by Ukrainian forces in a fierce battle.
April 18, 2025
Ukraine
Fighting Across Ukraine War Front Fierce but Static
Russian troops captured three villages in Kursk region, where Ukraine invaded six months ago. Kyiv troops were still holding ground gained in counterattacks over the weekend.
March 4, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine
WATCH: Ukraine Blasts Russian Thermobaric Ammo Depot in Pokrovsk Sector
One of the three other facilities hit by Ukraine early Friday morning was the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, which supplies the Russian army.
Feb. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Paratroopers Crush Russian Forces Near Pokrovsk – Hundreds Eliminated
The settlement was strategically important, as its capture would have allowed Russian troops to advance toward the Pokrovsk-Dnipro highway.
Feb. 26, 2025
Donetsk
‘Turning Point in Pokrovsk’ – Ukraine De-Occupies Pishchane, Repels Russians
Ukrainian forces liberated the village of Pishchane in the Pokrovsk sector, halted Russia’s advance and pushed back enemy troops, inflicting significant losses.
Feb. 16, 2025
Kremlin
Ukraine Launches Counterattacks in Kursk, Pokrovsk Sectors
Although relatively small-scale, most reports said the assaults were successful. The Kremlin’s offensive is continuing on a wide front, but overall the pace of its attacks may be falling off.
Feb. 12, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
Russia Advanced 430 Square km in Ukraine in January: AFP Analysis
This marks a slight slowdown compared to previous months, after a record advance of 725 square kilometres in November and 476 square kilometres in December.
Feb. 3, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘The Region Will Die’: Ukraine’s Donbas Mines Within Russia’s Grasp
Russia’s army is around six kilometres (four miles) from the centre of Pokrovsk, a formerly thriving mining hub on top of Ukraine’s largest coal reserves.
Jan. 30, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Appoints High-Flying General to Critical Donbas Sector, Scene of Heavy Russia Losses
General Mykhailo Drapaty rocketed from obscurity to number two in the Ukrainian army, in less than three years. His favorite tactics are drone swarms and maximizing Russian casualties.
Jan. 27, 2025
Donetsk
Russia Advances Near 8 Settlements in Donetsk Region, Battlefield Map Shows
The gains, while insignificant in terms of size, show Russia’s tightening grip on Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
Jan. 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Troops Attack 138 Times in One Day, Lose Over 1,000 Soldiers
Armed Forces General Staff said most attacks occurred in the Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Vremivka sectors. There were also attacks in Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops hold positions.
Jan. 3, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russian Forces Hoist Flag in Kurakhove, Threatening Key Ukrainian Logistics Hub
Russian forces are focusing on capturing Kurakhove, a frontline town in the Donetsk region, and the nearby Kurakhove Reservoir to establish a bridgehead for an assault on Pokrovsk.
Dec. 15, 2024
Top News
Russian Forces Carry Out More Brutal Executions of Ukrainian POWs
A video showing Russian soldiers carrying out brutal close-up shootings at least two unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war was circulated on social media on Nov. 11.
Nov. 11, 2024
Music
‘Carol of the Bells’ – A Melody From Ukraine’s Pokrovsk
The melody from Carol of the Bells comes from Ukraine’s Pokrovsk, a city the Russians are desperately trying to capture and rid of Ukrainians.
Nov. 10, 2024