The 25th Separate Airborne Sicheslav Brigade of the 7th Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Air Assault Troops daily delivers equipment, ammunition, and provisions to the forward positions of the Defense Forces near Pokrovsk. This is done using heavy bombers due to complicated logistics.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully evacuated a wounded soldier from an occupied settlement using a ground robotic complex. The mission lasted almost 6 hours, the robot covered 64 km, despite hitting a mine and being attacked by a drone.
Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) discovered and destroyed the headquarters of the Russian unit "Rubicon" in occupied Avdiivka, eliminating officers and drone operators. The enemy headquarters, which specialized in using combat drones, was located in a semi-destroyed building.
Agents of the movement from the 115th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Armed Forces, stationed in the Avdiivka area, destroyed their own truck. This delayed the unit's deployment.
The Russian occupation administration has suspended the reconstruction of Avdiivka, citing the unresolved fate of the destroyed coking plant. The occupiers also promise to develop agriculture on mined fields, while they themselves are exporting scrap metal from the plant.
According to Deep State, the enemy used gas pipelines for the third time to advance groups, this time to enter Kupyansk via Oskil. The Russians organized a logistics network with wheeled beds and electric scooters, which allows them to reach the city in 4 days without losses.
The crisis in the Russian real estate market and the curtailment of preferential mortgages make construction unprofitable. This directly affects the "restoration" of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, where instead of new housing, only facades for TV cameras remain.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the posthumous awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine to Junior Sergeant Vitaliy Karvatskyi and Soldier Oleh Yarovyi. The servicemen were awarded the "Golden Star" order for exceptional courage and heroism.
SBI reported new suspicions in the case of large-scale abuses in the 110th Brigade. Military personnel were illegally charged combat bonuses, and the amount of damage to the state reaches more than UAH 5 million.
Yesterday, the enemy struck a training ground in the Poltava region with an "Iskander-M" missile. As a result of the attack, 16 soldiers were injured. An investigation is underway.
A new investigation by UNN examines the eStore, iPeople, and Appleroom networks, which are suspected of trading in counterfeit equipment. Facts of tax evasion and the absence of necessary labeling have been discovered.
Russia is planning a large-scale offensive in Donetsk region in the summer, Ukraine is preparing to defend itself. Experts believe that this may be Moscow's last chance to achieve its захватницьких goals.
Andriy Mordvichev, known for his tactics of mass attacks, became the commander of the ground forces of Russia. His appointment caused dissatisfaction in the army and among Z-bloggers due to heavy losses.
During the day, 191 combat clashes took place, the greatest activity of the enemy was in the Pokrovsky direction, where 69 assaults were recorded. The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated more than 1,400 occupiers and destroyed 10 tanks.
The President of Ukraine expressed confidence that the new American president will be able to stop the aggression of the terrorist country. Zelenskyy emphasized the impossibility of “zeroing out” Russia's crimes and the need for a just peace.
More than 50 war veterans competed in four sports at the Victory of the Unconquered tournament. The event was held in a family format for the first time with the support of MHP and the Ukrainian Strongman Federation.
Two new military bonds named after Avdiivka and Debaltseve have been added to the Diia app. The bonds have yields of 15.6% and 16.5%, respectively, with maturity dates in 2026 and 2027.
Ukraine has repatriated the bodies of 501 fallen soldiers from different areas of the war. Most of the bodies were returned from the Avdiivka sector - 382, there are also bodies from Bakhmut, Maryinka and other frontline areas.
Law enforcers prevented an FSB agent from fleeing to Russia, who was passing information about Ukrainian troops in the Pokrovsk sector to the enemy. A 38-year-old resident of Selydove faces life in prison for high treason.
The “I Love the Third Assault” posters featuring women have caused controversy on social media. Some users consider the advertisement sexist, while others point to its effectiveness for the target audience.
The Russian army is concentrating its efforts in the Avdiivka-Pokrovsky sector, creating conditions for an offensive. According to British intelligence, the Russians will try to capture Selydove in the coming weeks and are advancing toward the center of Toretsk.
EU diplomat Josep Borrell said that without international support, Ukraine could lose the war in 15 days. He emphasized the importance of continuing assistance so that Ukraine can negotiate with Russia on favorable terms.
British intelligence reports significant destruction in Bakhmut as a result of the Russian offensive and indiscriminate shelling. Schools, train stations, residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged.
During the three days of mandatory evacuation, 1010 children from 756 families have been evacuated from the dangerous areas of Donetsk Oblast. The evacuation continues, with another 3,723 children to be evacuated from 28 of the most dangerous settlements.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a prayer event on the occasion of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus, presented state awards, including the title of Hero of Ukraine, to fallen soldiers and handed over Ukrainian passports to young citizens.
Despite the constant heavy losses, Russia recruits between 25,000 and 30,000 new soldiers every month. The Russian command sends wave after wave of troops against the Ukrainian defense, hoping to overcome it and break through the trench lines.
The Russian occupation forces are using heavy flamethrower systems such as "Solntsepek" in the town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, due to the lack of success in their attempts to storm the town and trying to destroy it like others.
Another five militants who fought against Ukrainian forces in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions were sentenced to 15 years in prison for the assaults on Avdiivka, Bakhmut and Robotyno based on evidence provided by the Security Service of Ukraine.
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, at least 350,000 Russian servicemen have been killed or wounded, and 24 Russian vessels have been sunk or damaged in the Black Sea, underscoring the high price that Russia has paid for the imperial ambitions of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
Russia has made limited progress in Ukraine due to a lack of weapons for Ukraine, despite ongoing bombing of cities and attempts to open up new fronts.