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world1 month ago•202 min saved

Putin's Kostyantynivka Claim Exposes Russia's Slow, Costly Donbas Advance

Putin’s defense ministry released videos claiming Russian troops had captured Kostyantynivka, but independent geolocation and Ukrainian testimony show the town remains contested and illustrate Moscow’s slow, costly advance in eastern Ukraine. The boast appears designed to bolster domestic support and deter critics, while front-line footage and maps reveal heavy casualties and limited gains. If the town were fully captured, it would edge Russia closer to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, but the overall progress is incremental and costly, underscoring the war’s brutal reality rather than a swift victory.

via CNN|

#frontlines #kostyantynivka #putin

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Ukraine's rear-strikes spark a potential summer opening, but frontline doubts persist

Ukraine is expanding drone strikes against Russia's rear areas, hitting logistics and key supply routes with Hornet and other models to slow advances and potentially gain leverage this summer. While some see a window of opportunity, frontline soldiers warn the country hasn’t seized the initiative and expect the effect to be uneven and felt only later in the season, amid manpower shortages and slow decision-making; Kyiv is funding more drones and seeking international aid to sustain the effort.

via Meduza — Новости|

#drones #frontlines #midstrikes

world2 months ago•28 min saved

Ukraine’s Front Lines: Drones, Resolve, and a Prolonged War of Attrition

Francis Farrell reports from the Donbas front where elite Ukrainian drone teams, aided by Starlink and Western tech, have stabilized lines in a grueling war of attrition; Ukraine aims to defeat Moscow by building a dense, resilient defense that increases the cost of any Russian advance, while Russia continues to seek territorial gains and degrade Ukraine’s forces—showing that victory will come only through perseverance, immense human toll, and mass mobilization rather than a quick breakthrough.

via The Bulwark|

#attritionwar #donbas #drones

world2 months ago•8 min saved

War Tracker Signals May Frontline Shift as Russia Loses Ground

Open-source tracker DeepState UA says Russia ended May with a net territorial loss for the first time since Kyiv’s 2023 offensive, despite a surge in attacks. Other analyses, including ISW, show mixed results depending on methodology, with May losses cited (about 108 square miles) under ISW’s accounting. The shift seems linked to Kyiv’s improved leadership under Mykhailo Fedorov and increased mid-range drone strikes targeting Russian logistics, suggesting Ukraine may be gaining ground in the front.

via Business Insider|

#deepstate-ua #frontlines #russia

war-in-ukraine3 months ago•3 min saved

ISW: Russian Offensive Stalls as Ukraine Regains Ground Across Front

ISW says Russia has failed to make significant operational progress in the past year, while Ukraine has regained territory across the front—including parts of Kupiansk and major gains in the south—driven by Ukrainian counteroffensives and long-range strikes. The May ceasefire lacked enforcement mechanisms, suggesting it won’t hold without stronger monitoring, and Moscow’s capacity for large-scale offensives remains constrained ahead of Victory Day.

via UNITED24 Media|

#ceasefire #frontlines #isw

world4 months ago•26 min saved

Easter Ceasefire Tests Moscow’s Offensive Tempo in Ukraine War

ISW reports that the Kremlin unilaterally declared a short Easter ceasefire (April 11–12) with Putin ordering a pause in combat in all directions, while Zelensky says Ukraine proposed a ceasefire and may extend it. On the battlefield, Russian forces continue offensives around Hulyaipole with limited gains as Ukrainian counterattacks disrupt other sectors, and Moscow pulls strategic reserves to sustain operations without decisive progress in Donetsk. Ukraine also continues long-range strikes against Russian energy infrastructure, and Russia faces domestic censorship pressures and growing Belarusian security cooperation.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#ceasefire #frontlines #reserves

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Ukraine says Russia paid a heavy price in a four-day offensive

Kyiv says Moscow suffered more than 6,000 Russian casualties in a four-day renewed push, backed by 619 assault actions, with Ukrainian forces largely repelling the offensives; Zelenskyy warned the week also saw over 8,000 Russian troops killed or seriously wounded as Russia pressed in heightened conditions.

via politico.eu|

#casualties #frontlines #russia

world7 months ago•5 min saved

Drone-driven attrition slows Russia’s Ukraine offensive

Russia’s 2026 offensive in Ukraine has slowed to a nine‑month low as Ukrainian drone strikes inflict heavy losses and prompt leadership shakeups; fighting remains intense around Pokrovsk, Kupiansk, and Zaporizhzhia, with Russia probing to envelop Orikhiv while Ukraine defends and plans further counter‑offensives amid clear signs of Russian exhaustion in manpower and equipment.

via Euromaidan Press|

#attrition #drone-warfare #frontlines

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Ukraine’s Elite Drones Press In, Targeting Russian Infantry Up Close

A Ukrainian drone commander says elite pilots are striking Russian infantry at very close range, averaging 1.44 km (0.89 miles) from the front line with 12 SBS/Unmanned Systems Forces crews deployed on about 30% of the front. In December, infantry accounted for roughly 40% of successful SBS strikes involving about 12,000 Russian soldiers, with over 1,200 strike points targeted; officials say they plan to expand crews to maintain pressure and protect troops in trenches.

via Business Insider|

#drones #frontlines #infantry

conflictwar2 years ago•4 min saved

Ukrainian Soldiers Grapple with Deadly Russian Surge and Shell Shortages

Ukrainian soldiers on the frontlines describe a deadly surge by Russia, with increasing casualties and new tactics. Russian drones have targeted Ukrainian trenches, causing injuries and deaths. Convict recruits, believed to be given drugs, are being deployed by Russia. Gas attacks using a caustic and flammable substance have also been recorded, causing panic and followed by conventional shelling or drone attacks. Surviving soldiers describe the effects of the gas, including burns and difficulty breathing. The alleged use of chemical agents marks the brutality of Russia's renewed fight. Ukrainian soldiers face challenges in defending against Russian attacks, including limited resources and funding.

via CNN|

#chemical-weapons #conflictwar #drones

international-conflict3 years ago•1 min saved

"Exclusive Footage: Intense Frontline Battles Unveiled in Ukraine"

New footage shows Ukrainian soldiers fighting from the trenches as Russian soldiers retreat from their positions along the frontlines in Ukraine. The video captures various scenes, including a Ukrainian soldier taking down a Russian aircraft, a Ukrainian drone flying deep into Russian territory, and exclusive footage of Ukraine facing Russia's "Dragon's teeth" defenses. Additionally, there is footage of an airplane burning from a drone strike during an attack on Russia, and female Ukrainian drone operators retrofitting cheap drones to destroy Russian weapons worth millions.

via CNN|

#fighting #frontlines #international-conflict

military3 years ago•1 min saved

"The Deadly Advantage of Ukrainian Female Snipers: Women Never Hesitate to Shoot"

A Ukrainian female sniper, Evgeniya Emerald, known as the "Punisher," believes that women can be particularly deadly on the battlefield because they are less likely to hesitate when taking a shot compared to their male counterparts. She explained that while a man might hesitate, a woman sniper would never hesitate to shoot the enemy. Evgeniya, who served on the frontlines, described the life of a sniper as a "personal hell" due to the close-up view of the horrors of war through her scope. Approximately 60,000 women serve in Ukraine's armed forces, holding various positions.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#combat #female-snipers #frontlines

military3 years ago•1 min saved

"The Deadly Advantage of Female Snipers: No Hesitation, Only Precision"

A Ukrainian female sniper, Evgeniya Emerald, known as "Punisher" by Russian media, believes that women can be particularly deadly on the battlefield because they are less likely to hesitate when taking a shot compared to their male counterparts. She explains that while a man might hesitate, a woman sniper would never hesitate to shoot the enemy. Evgeniya, who served on the frontlines, describes the life of a sniper as a "personal hell" due to the close-up view of the horrors of war through her scope. Approximately 60,000 women serve in Ukraine's armed forces, holding various positions.

via Yahoo News|

#combat #female-snipers #frontlines

conflict3 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Forces Launch Offensive on Ukrainian Frontlines, General Staff Reports

Russian forces have intensified their efforts on multiple fronts in Ukraine, conducting airstrikes and deploying rocket systems in attacks on Ukrainian forces and civilian settlements. The main focus is on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka fronts, with combat engagements occurring throughout the day. While the operational situation on some fronts remains unchanged, there is no evidence of new offensive units being formed. Belarusian Armed Forces are operating near the border with Ukraine, and Russian forces trained in Belarus are being transferred to Russia. Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled Russian assaults in various areas, while conducting offensive operations on other fronts.

via Yahoo News|

#armed-forces #conflict #frontlines