Russia, Velyka Novosilka and Donetsk Oblast

ISW analyses Russia's goals in seizing Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) points out that the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is paying unusually much attention to the capture of Velyka Novosilka, which may indicate that the Russian Federation wants to shape the West's perception of the situation on the battlefield and weaken international support for Ukraine.
Russia claims to capture Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast
Ukraine’s 110th Mechanized Brigade acknowledged a withdrawal from parts of the village to avoid encirclement but claimed that fighting is ongoing elsewhere in Velyka Novosilka.
Russia claims to capture Velyka Novosilka, Ukraine admits partial retreat but says battles ongoing
Ukraine’s 110th Mechanized Brigade acknowledged a withdrawal from parts of the village to avoid encirclement but claimed that fighting is ongoing elsewhere in Velyka Novosilka.
Russia Says It Captured East Ukrainian Town Of Velyka Novosilka
Russia on Sunday said its forces had captured the east Ukrainian town of Velyka Novosilka in the embattled Donetsk region, almost three years into their offensive.
Ukraine denies Russian claims of full capture of Velyka Novosilka
While Moscow has officially stated that its forces have seized Velyka Novosilka, ISW reports only incremental Russian advances within the village. Geolocated footage published on Jan. 26 shows Russian troops progressing along Central Street in the village's northern part,
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian captures Ukrainian town of Velyka Novosilka
Continuing their relentless advance on the Ukrainian front lines, Russian forces have captured the town of Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region. Moscow's Defense Ministry stated that Russian troops had "liberated" the settlement,
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Russia advances in Toretsk and near two more settlements in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState
Analysts from the DeepState project reported on the night of 26-27 January that Russian troops had advanced in Toretsk and ...
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Russian Forces Intensify Assault on Toretsk as Donetsk Offensive Gains Momentum
Beyond Toretsk, Russia continues pressuring multiple fronts in Donetsk Oblast, claiming control of Velyka Novosilka while ...
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Russian Forces Advance on Toretsk as Strategic Shifts Emerge in Donetsk
Russian forces have intensified their efforts to capture Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, with reports indicating significant advances near the settlement and other areas. Analysts suggest that this could ...
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Russian forces push in Toretsk, threaten Dnipropetrovsk Oblast border
Russian troops advanced in Toretsk, as well as near Andriivka and Novoyelizavetivka in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState ...
In photos: Grinding war in Donetsk Oblast through the lens of photojournalist-turned-soldier
When Oleg Petrasiuk began taking photos in 2009, photography was only meant to be a side gig to earn some money while in ...
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Ukraine maintains strategic foothold in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold a buffer zone in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, preventing potential enemy advances into ...
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Donetsk Oblast to forcibly evacuate children from over 20 settlements
Due to the increased threat to civilian lives, authorities will begin mandatory forced evacuations of children in several ...
Ukrainian soldiers on Donetsk frontlines call for more weapons as Russia continues its attacks
Ukrainian troops on the frontlines in the Donetsk region have called for more weapons to help fend off Russian advances in ...
Russians Enter Last Major Ukrainian Stronghold In Key Eastern Sector
Russian forces have entered the Donetsk Oblast town of Velyka Novosilka, according to Russian and Ukrainian sources. The settlement is Ukraine’s last major stronghold in the southern Donbas region.
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Zelenskyy: Buffer zone in Kursk Oblast maintained to safeguard Sumy and Kharkiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is maintaining a "buffer zone" in Russia’s Kursk Oblast to protect the ...