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Kurakhove in the Donetsk region remains a focal point in the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian Armed Forces strategically withdrew from the Kurakhove "pocket" to save lives and bolster defenses, a move crucial for the region's security. Heavy fighting continues in urban areas, with Ukrainian troops using Husky armored vehicles and Leopard 2A4 tanks effectively against enemy targets. The area is frequently under assault as Russian invaders attempt to occupy key positions. Despite these advances, Ukrainian defenders maintain a stronghold, repelling numerous attacks. The situation remains fluid, requiring immediate attention from the Ukrainian command.

What is the current status of Kurakhove in the conflict?

Kurakhove remains under heavy assault with ongoing clashes. Ukrainian forces are holding positions against Russian advances, especially in urban areas. Strategic withdrawals have been made to strengthen defenses. Despite enemy pressures, the Defence Forces are determinedly repelling attacks, maintaining control over significant zones.

How did the withdrawal from Kurakhove "pocket" impact the defense strategy?

The strategic withdrawal from the Kurakhove "pocket" was essential for reallocating resources and protecting personnel. This decision by the Armed Forces of Ukraine aimed at consolidating efforts to protect more vulnerable areas, optimizing defensive positions and preventing encirclement by enemy forces.

What role did the Leopard 2A4 tanks play in the battles near Kurakhove?

The Leopard 2A4 tanks played a significant role in the defense of Kurakhove by successfully engaging and destroying enemy armored convoys. Their involvement has been crucial in providing firepower and maintaining a tactical edge in the face of Russian advances, proving vital in ground confrontations.

Are Ukrainian forces still controlling Kurakhove city?

As of the latest reports, Ukrainian forces are managing to hold key positions within Kurakhove city, despite severe attacks and partial enemy occupations. Defense units continue to engage in urban warfare, actively repelling enemy incursions and attempting to prevent further occupation of strategic parts of the city.

How is the international community responding to the situation in Kurakhove?

The international response to the conflict around Kurakhove involves calls for diplomatic solutions and potential military aid packages to support Ukraine. There is an ongoing debate among global leaders on maximizing strategic support while addressing the humanitarian impacts resulting from the conflict.

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Command withdraws Ukrainian Armed Forces from Kurakhove pocket in Donetsk region Defence forces withdrew from Kurakhove ’pocket’ in Donetsk region – media. MAP In mid-February 2025, the military leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine decided to withdraw from the Kurakhove "pocket". This helped to save the lives of soldiers and improve defence in the Donetsk region. 10 431 16 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrew from Kurakhove pocket

British Husky armoured vehicle near kurakhove Soldiers on Husky armoured vehicle approach enemy position, throw TM-62 mine into dugout and destroy it along with occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers in a British Husky armored vehicle approached a Russian position near Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast and threw a TM-62 mine into the occupiers' dugout. 17 470 26

German leopard with Ukrainian crew near Kurakhove Ukrainian tankers on German Leopard 2A4 destroying enemy column of five armoured vehicles. VIDEO of battle The Ukrainian crew of a German Leopard 2A4 tank destroyed a Russian armoured convoy near Kurakhove in Donetsk region. 22 520 79

Summary of General Staff on January 17, 2025 Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 53 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk direction, 20 assaults were carried out by Ruscists in Kursk region - General Staff On January 16, 2025, 141 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders took place at the front. 502 2 Previously in trend: War

Butusov plus on the situation in Pokrovsk How we are losing Pokrovsk and Velyka Novosilka | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, Editor-in-Chief of Censor.NET, talks live about the situation on the frontline near Pokrovsk, Kurakhove and Velyka Novosilka and the direct threat to Dobropillia, Kostiantynivka, Pavlohrad and Dnipropetrovsk region. 6 812 13

Armed Forces of Ukraine hold positions in Kurakhove Ukrainian Defense Forces hold positions within Kurakhove - OSGT "Khortytsia" Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions within the city of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region, in particular in the area of the thermal power plant. 1 654 3

invaders captured Kurakhove Russians occupy Kurakhove and advance near Andriivka, Solonye, ​​and Novosilka, Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders occupied Kurakhove in the Donetsk region. 11 632 36

Russians advance in Kursk region Russians occupied 6 settlements at once: Petropavlivka, Vozdvyzhenka, Solone, Novoivanivka, Leonidovo and Oleksandriia - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops seized 6 settlements in Donetsk and Kursk regions. 24 535 114

Summary of General Staff on January 9, 2025 Russian Federation is attacking Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions most, and clashes in Kursk region continue - General Staff On January 8, 2025, 192 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 757 9

Russian advance in Toretsk Enemy advances in Toretsk, Pishchane and near 7 more settlements - DeepState. MAP Russian troops continue to advance in Toretsk. 7 451 12

Fighting in Kurakhove Heavy fighting in Kurakhove, some of our positions in Kramatorsk and Toretsk directions have been destroyed - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, January 7, 2025, the largest number of firefights took place in the Pokrovske direction. 2 827 14

Situation on front as of January 8, 2025 41 assaults were stopped in Pokrovsk direction, enemy attacked many times near Kurakhove and in Kursk region - General Staff In total, 176 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline over the past day, January 7, 2025. 586 1

Destroyed building in Kurakhove Enemy advances in Toretsk, Kurakhove and near 7 more settlements - DeepState Russian troops managed to advance in 9 settlements in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kursk region. 6 436 19 Previously in trend: War

Map of Kurakhove Enemy has occupied almost all of Kurakhove, - DeepState Enemy troops have almost completely occupied Kurakhove, with some Defence Forces observation posts remaining in the city. 7 109 22

Situation at the front as of January 7, 2025 Fierce fighting in Kurakhove direction, 27 enemy attacks repelled in Kursk region - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, January 7, 2025, 128 combat engagements have taken place at the front. Our defenders are stopping the enemy, holding the line and destroying the plans of the Russians. 538 2

Fighting for Kurakhove Situation in Kurakhove is difficult, large part of town is destroyed - "Khortytsia" OSGT As of January 7, 2025, the situation in Kurakhove is quite difficult, with a significant part of the city destroyed. 1 133 1

Fierce battles in Kurakhove Situation in Kurakhove direction requires immediate decisions of Headquarters of Supreme Commander-in-Chief and General Staff - Butusov The Ukrainian command is repeating in Kurakhove the defense model of Soledar, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Vuhledar. 8 761 25 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers announce the capture of Kurakhove. OSGT Khortytsia commented Ruscists claim "complete capture" of Kurakhove. OSGT "Khortytsia" reported fighting in urban area. MAP The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the alleged "complete capture" of the town of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian troops reported that as of January 6, enemy attacks on Kurakhove's urban area continued. 4 359 6 Previously in trend: War

Situation at front as of 6 January 2024 Over 50 hostile attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector, 47 attacks in Kursk region over 24 hours - General Staff In total, 184 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline over the past day, 5 January 2025. 574 1

Ukrainian defence forces control Kurakhove industrial zone Enemy storms Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in east with armoured vehicles, combat actions continue in Kurakhove urban area - OSGT "Khortytsia" The Russian invaders unsuccessfully stormed the positions of the defenders in the Kharkiv, Kupiansk, Lyman and Siverskyi directions. They used armoured vehicles in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. 916 1

Fighting in Donetsk region Enemy has advanced in Kurakhove, Shevchenko, and Toretsk - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders continue to advance in the settlements of the Donetsk region. 5 534 9

Enemy advance in Donetsk region Enemy has advanced to Toretsk, near Kurakhove and Novosilka - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have advanced near Kurakhove, Novosilka, and Toretsk in the Donetsk region. 3 580 10

Situation in Pokrovsk direction Pokrovsk direction remains one of most intense, enemy is trying to cover this area from flanks - OSGT "Khortytsia" The Pokrovsk direction has been one of the most intense in recent weeks, the enemy has not approached Pokrovsk itself, instead it is trying to cover this direction from the flanks. 727 3

Advancement of enemy Enemy advances in Kurakhove and its southern outskirts, as well as in 5 settlements of Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP On the night of 2 December, it became known that Russians were advancing in the city of Kurakhove and 5 other settlements in Donetsk Oblast. 7 218 19

Ukrainian defense forces control Kurakhove industrial zone There were fierce battles in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions. Ukrainian troops repelled 31 attacks in Kursk region - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, January 1, 2025, 101 combat engagements have taken place at the front. Our defenders are stopping the enemy, holding the line and destroying the plans of the Russians. 774 3

OSGT Khortytsia on the situation in Toretsk, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. Ruscists are trying to infiltrate Kurakhove to surround AFU. Unusual tactics are used in Toretsk - OSGT "Khortytsia". MAP Fighting continues in Kurakhove in the city center. Russian troops are trying to cut off supplies to the AFU and surround our soldiers. Assaults continue at the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. 5 052 11

Uspenivka map Russian troops advance in Kurakhove, Novoielyzavetivka, Vovkove, Shevchenko and near 6 settlements - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops make new advances in the Donetsk region. 13 503 23

Russian strike on Kurakhove All enemy attacks in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk repelled, heavy fighting continues in Kurakhove - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, 29 December 2024, the largest number of hostilities took place in the Pokrovsk sector. 1 222 2

Advance of Russian troops in Donetsk region on December 28 Enemy advances in Kurakhove and Toretsk and near 4 more settlements in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP Enemy troops in the Donetsk region have advanced near such settlements as Shevchenko, Yantarne, Rozlyv, Rivne, as well as in Kurakhove and Toretsk. 3 371 6

Russian advance north of Kurakhove Enemy occupied Ukrainka and advanced near 7 settlements in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP Enemy troops occupied the village of Ukrainka in the Donetsk region. 12 764 31 Previously in trend: War

Fierce fighting in Kurakhove Fierce fighting in Kurakhove: occupiers are rushing and disregarding losses - OSGT "Khortytsia" Heavy fighting continues in Kurakhove, where Russian attack aircraft suffer significant losses as they attempt to break through Ukrainian positions. The occupiers' losses do not stop their attempts to seize the territory. 1 877 4 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian Red Cross office destroyed in Kurakhove Some positions of Ukrainian Armed Forces lost in Kurakhove sector - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, on 24 December 2024, Russian troops conducted actions in Vovchansk and in the Vysoka Yaruga area in the Kharkiv sector to develop the offensive: they were unsuccessful. 4 985 19

Makarivka map Russian troops have occupied Makarivka, Sukhi Yaly and Zelenivka and advanced near number of settlements. Defence Forces break out of Makarivka - DeepState. MAPS The enemy has occupied three settlements in Donetsk region. 14 988 61

Fighting in Kurakhove sector Heavy urban fighting is taking place in Kurakhove, occupiers are creeping like "ants" - OSGT "Khortytsia" Heavy fighting is continuing in the entire Kurakhove sector and in the city itself. Ukrainian paratroopers are destroying the enemy, despite their considerable numbers. 1 901 4 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of shelling of Donetsk region on 19 December Day in Donetsk region: 4 killed and 3 wounded. Russian Federation fired at three districts of region. PHOTOS On 19 December, Russian troops shelled Donetsk region 12 times, killing 4 people and wounding 3. 557 1

Enemy occupied Trudove Russians occupy Trudove, advance in Uspenivka and Kurakhove, also near 6 settlements in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions - DeepState Russian invaders occupied Trudove in Donetsk region. They have also made advances near a number of settlements in Kharkiv and Donbas regions 10 045 21 Previously in trend: War

Enemy is attacking most in Donetsk region 49 enemy attacks repulsed in Kursk region, Russian troops actively conduct assaults in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff The situation at the front remains tense. The enemy is using its superiority in manpower and equipment to attack our positions. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught and inflicting significant losses on the enemy. 564 1

Russian advance in Donetsk region Russians occupy Sontsivka and advance near 9 settlements - DeepState. MAPS Ruscists managed to capture the village of Sontsivka in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region. 11 620 42

Updated map of DeepState Enemy occupied Hannivka in Donetsk region and advanced near 9 settlements - DeepState Russians occupied the settlement of Hannivka in Donetsk region. It has made advances near the settlements of Pokrovsk and Volnovakha districts of the region and in Kursk region. 8 603 26

Butusov plus situation at front What is Putin planning? | Kursk region, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove || Yurii Butusov LIVE. VIDEO Censor.NET's editor-in-chief Yurii Butusov talks live about the situation at the front and predicts further actions of the enemy. 3 363 11 Previously in trend: War

Situation in Kurakhove as of 16 December 2024 Kurakhove is under control of Ukrainian Armed Forces. Enemy storming southeastern outskirts and urban buildings in southern part of city - OSGT "Khortytsia" Kurakhove is under the control of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. The situation is complicated by the enemy's significant advantage in manpower. 1 513 3

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy after Syrskyi’s report: difficult situation in Pokrovsk direction and with Kurakhove The situation is currently difficult in the Pokrovsk direction. 9 275 67 Previously in trend: War

Situation in Kurakhove on morning of December 15 Exhausting battles continue on outskirts and in urban areas of Kurakhove and Chasiv Yar - OSUV "Khortytsia" Over the past day, December 14, 2024, the enemy attacked our fortifications in the area north and east of Lozova, the southeastern outskirts of Pishchane, in an effort to improve the tactical situation. The enemy was not successful, suffered losses, and retreated. 2 353 0

War Day in Donetsk region: 3 districts under fire, houses damaged in Kurakhove and Pokrovsk. PHOTOS On 14 December 2024, Russian troops continued to shell the territory of the Donetsk region. 757 2

map Russians seize city council building in Kurakhove - DeepState. PHOTO The Russian invaders put up their flag on the city council building in Kurakhove, Donetsk region. 14 504 55 Previously in trend: War

Butusov on appointment of Tarnavskyi Change of commander of OTG "Donetsk": Kurakhove and Pokrovsk are under attack | Yurii Butusov LIVE. VIDEO Censor.NET editor-in-chief Yurii Butusov talks live about the situation with the defence of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, and comments on the appointment of General Tarnavskyi as commander of OTG "Donetsk". 9 263 6 Previously in trend: War

Russian troops occupied Zoria village in Donetsk region Ruscists occupy Zoria and advance in Kurakhove and 4 other settlements - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have captured the village of Zoria in Donetsk region and are advancing near a number of settlements. 2 419 11 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers trying to break through to Kurakhove Occupiers are trying to break through to Kurakhove, shelling from aircraft and artillery. City is under control of Defence Forces, - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past 24 hours, 45 enemy assaults were repelled in the Kurakhove sector, as Russians are trying to break through to Kurakhove and take control of the dominant heights and roads leading to it. 660 0 Previously in trend: War

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