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The ongoing conflict in Toretsk, located in the Bakhmutskyy district of Donetska region, Ukraine, remains a focal point in the war. Recent reports highlight the "Enei" and "Phoenix" units' successful military operations, significantly impacting enemy positions around Toretsk. Despite fierce resistance, Russian forces continue their offensive with advanced technologies, like UAV drones and artillery strikes, posing challenges for Ukrainian defenders. The strategic importance of Toretsk has led to intense combat, with numerous recorded engagements as Russian troops attempt to encircle and advance in the region. The devastation in Toretsk is severe, with reports showing widespread destruction and numerous casualties. Ukrainian forces consistently repel attacks, showcasing resilience in defending the region's crucial positions. Stay updated on the evolving situation in Toretsk as it remains a key flashpoint in the ongoing conflict.
Why is Toretsk strategically important in the Donetsk region conflict?
Toretsk is strategically significant due to its location in the Bakhmutskyy district of the Donetska region, making it vital for controlling supply routes and movement within the conflict zone. Its proximity to other key regional towns amplifies its importance for both Ukrainian and Russian forces seeking regional dominance.
What are the main units involved in the defense of Toretsk?
Defending Toretsk involves several key Ukrainian units, including the "Enei" Special Operations Battalion, the "Phoenix" unit, and elements of the National Guard of Ukraine’s Omega Special Purpose Center. These units carry out strategic operations to counter Russian advances and maintain defense in the Toretsk area.
How has the situation in Toretsk evolved over recent months?
The situation in Toretsk has been volatile, marked by heavy combat and significant advances from both Ukrainian and Russian forces. Russian troops have attempted to breach defenses and encircle Toretsk, leading to severe urban warfare and extensive damage in the city. Ukrainian forces remain steadfast in their defense efforts.
What are the primary tactics used by Ukrainian forces in Toretsk?
Ukrainian forces employ a mix of defensive and offensive tactics, including the use of anti-tank mines, sniper operations, and air defense using FPV drones. These tactics aim to disrupt enemy advances and maintain control over strategic positions within and around Toretsk.
What challenges do both sides face in the battle for Toretsk?
Both Ukrainian and Russian forces face significant challenges in Toretsk, including urban combat complexities, high casualty rates, and logistical strains. The destruction of infrastructure further complicates military operations, demanding adaptive strategies and resilience from both sides.
News Toretsk, Bakhmutskyy district, Donetska region
Azov fighters attacked ATVs, motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks, APCs and IFVs, as well as tanks. VIDEO In the Toretsk direction, FPV drones of the unmanned systems battalion of the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade are eliminating the occupiers. 3 357 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Russian troops on motorcycles tried to break through our defenses in Kostiantynopil area - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the Kharkiv sector, the Russian army unsuccessfully conducted assault operations in Vovchansk over the past day. 1 671 5 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Occupiers advanced near Tarasivka, Nelipivka and Toretsk - DeepState. MAPS Russian invaders are advancing in the Donetsk region. 7 493 1
Ruscists are advancing southwest of Toretsk – DeepState Russian occupation forces continue to advance southwest of Toretsk in the Donetsk region. 1 431 1
14 combat engagements took place in Lyman sector, in Pokrovsk sector our troops stopped 39 enemy assault actions - General Staff. MAP In total, 127 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 19 April 2025. 580 2 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar Battles for Toretsk Battles in the east of Ukraine
Enemy is actively trying to storm central part of Toretsk - OTG "Luhansk" Over the past day, 34 combat engagements took place in the Luhansk OTG, most of them in the Toretsk sector. The occupants also attempted two assault operations in the direction of Chasiv Yar and two in the Siversk sector. 599 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Toretsk direction
Street fighting is still ongoing in Toretsk, situation remains consistently difficult - OSGT "Khortytsia" Street fighting is still going on in the virtually destroyed Toretsk. Such a "meat grinder" can last for years. 920 2 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk
40 people still remain in Toretsk, no undamaged buildings are left in city – RMA About 40 people still remain in Toretsk, where all the buildings were destroyed. They refuse to leave. 1 073 2 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region
Enemy suffers significant losses during attempts to transport manpower and equipment through Oskil - OSGT "Khortytsia" Yesterday, April 15, 2025, the enemy did not conduct any offensive in the Kharkiv sector. The invading army is rotating military personnel in its units and preparing to resume assaults. 881 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Enemy tried to advance in Toretsk. Fighting continues in Kursk region - General Staff Ukraine's defence forces are holding back the Russian occupiers' offensive and taking the necessary measures to prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory. At this time, there have been 58 military clashes since the beginning of the day. 613 1 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk Battles in the east of Ukraine
Ruscists turned Toretsk into ghost town. VIDEO The Russian occupation forces turned Toretsk into a ghost city, having destroyed it with shellings. 4 467 8 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk Situation in the Toretsk direction
Situation in Toretsk area is quite difficult. There are more enemy forces in city, street battles are going on, - Ukrainian Armed Forces officer Tsehotskyi The occupiers have increased their activity and intensified their assaults on Toretsk. The Russian army is trying to completely capture the city. 1 735 6 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk
Enemy is carrying out many assaults in central part of Toretsk in direction of the mines. Armed Forces of Ukraine control part of dominant heights - OTG "Luhansk" The occupation forces are carrying out a significant number of assault operations in the center of Toretsk, Donetsk region, and are trying to flank the mines in order to block the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 599 0 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk Hostilities in Toretsk sector
Toretsk and Chasiv Yar almost do not exist. Enemy destroyed them, - Filashkin The situation is most difficult not only in Chasiv Yar but also in Toretsk. It is observed almost along the entire front line of Donetsk region. 1 787 8 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region
Enemy tried to change crossing over Chornyi Zherebets River. Defense forces prevented it - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, April 8, 2025, in the Kharkiv sector, the enemy unsuccessfully attacked the positions of our troops in Vovchansk. 916 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
Enemy tried to advance near Toretsk, Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynopil. Ten combat engagements are still ongoing in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. In total, there have been 94 military clashes since the beginning of the day. 477 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Kursk region
Russians advanced near Kamianka, Novoliubivka and in Toretsk - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are making advances in the Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Toretsk, Donetsk region. 8 752 7 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
Enemy has increased number of assaults on Toretsk in past few days, is trying to capture it - OTG "Luhansk" Russians are attacking in small assault groups in the Toretsk sector. There were 20 firefights in the last day. 577 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Toretsk direction
Enemy tried to cross Oskil River and break through our defences near Kostiantynopil and Rozlyv - OSGT "Khortytsia". VIDEO Over the past day, 4 April 2025, in the Kharkiv sector, the aggressor's army advanced in Vovchansk. Ukrainian defenders did not lose any positions. 2 606 0
Russians have advanced in Toretsk and Mali Shcherbaky, Zaporizhzhia region - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are making advances in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 6 173 10 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
Russians have advances in Toretsk and near Kamianske - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have advanced in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 4 139 5 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
313 people remain in Toretsk community and Chasiv Yar – Regional Military Administration Currently, 142 people remain in the Toretsk community in Donetsk region, and 171 in Chasiv Yar. 412 1 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region
Situation in Toretsk escalates: Russian troops put pressure on "Toretska" mine - DeepState. MAP In Toretsk, Russians came close to the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 2 166 2 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk
Enemy is trying to get into rear of Ukrainian troops in Toretsk by underground routes, - OSGT "Khortytsia" Yesterday, there was information about the enemy's attempts to use underground routes to enter the rear of Ukrainian troops in certain streets of Toretsk. This is a new tactic used by the enemy in this area of the frontline. 3 450 14 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk
Ruscists tried to establish crossing over Oskil River in Dvorichna area, enemy engineering equipment was destroyed - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the Kharkiv sector, over the past day, March 29, 2025, the enemy attacked in Vovchansk. Our defenders did not lose any positions. 1 288 4 Previously in trend: Attempts by the occupiers to cross the Oskil River
Occupiers lost about 13.5 thousand people missing in action during battle for Toretsk, - OTG "Luhansk" During the active offensive, Russian troops suffered significant losses, in particular in Toretsk and on the Toretsk direction. About 13.5 thousand people have been reported missing. 1 245 11 Previously in trend: Situation in the Toretsk direction
Ukrainian troops eliminate assault group of five occupiers on outskirts of Toretsk. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers eliminated five Russian attack aircraft that were trying to enter a new position and gain a foothold. 7 022 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Battles for Toretsk
Enemy again tried to break through our defences near Kostiantynopil, attacks in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk repelled - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy advanced in Vovchansk over the last day. No Ukrainian positions were lost. 471 0 Previously in trend: Nadiia was liberated
Defense forces successfully counterattack in Toretsk - OSGT "Khortytsia" Defense forces are successfully counterattacking in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 1 627 2 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk
Enemy’s concentration area in Toretsk was hit, place of deployment of enemy forces was completely destroyed - General Staff. VIDEO On 21 March 2025, the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully hit the area where the Russian 1st Separate Guards Motorised Rifle Brigade of the 103rd Motorised Rifle Regiment was concentrated in a shelter and basement in the city of Toretsk, Donetsk region. 8 613 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
Two occupiers disappear in flames after strike in Toretsk. VIDEO Two occupiers disappeared in flames after a powerful munition hit in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 5 970 15 Previously in trend: War Battles for Toretsk Situation in the Toretsk direction
Russian troops continue their assaults near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. Over 20 attacks repelled in Kursk region, - General Staff. MAP In total, 140 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 18 March 2025. 703 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Kursk region Battles for Chasiv Yar Battles for Toretsk
Enemy is trying to advance near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, March 17, 2025, 98 combat engagements have taken place at the front. 615 1
Occupier soared ten meters into air after drone drop in Toretsk direction. VIDEO The well became a launch pad for a Russian occupier who tried to hide from the attack drones of the 1st Battalion of the 12th Brigade of the Azov National Guard. 5 362 24 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers
Ukrainian defence forces destroy mortar and antenna set up by Russians on roof of house in Toretsk. VIDEO Soldiers of the combined brigade "Khyzhak" of the Patrol Police Department used drones to destroy a mortar and an antenna of the Russian invaders, which the Russians had set up on the roof of a high-rise building in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 1 837 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front Destruction of Russian equipment
Drone operators of National Police’s Khyzhak unit destroying occupiers by drops in Toretsk. VIDEO A video of drone operators from the "Khyzhyk" of the National Police of Ukraine destroying the occupiers in Toretsk has been published online. 5 456 4 Previously in trend: Police workdays War
Enemy received worthy rebuff in Toretsk - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the Kharkiv direction, the enemy conducted offensive actions in Vovchansk in the past day, but they were unsuccessful. 3 478 15
For first time in several months, record number of battles has been recorded in Toretsk direction, while Pokrovsk direction sees significant decline – OSGT "Khortytsia" For the first time in recent months, or close to it, the Toretsk direction has seen the highest number of combat engagements, while the Pokrovsk direction has dropped to second place. 1 396 8 Previously in trend: Situation in the Toretsk direction
Russian troops tried to advance in Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. 30 attacks were repelled in Kursk region - General Staff. MAP In total, 108 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 4 March 2025. 772 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Kursk region Hostilities in south Hostilities in Kharkiv region
Enemy attacks near Kostiantynopil, battles in Toretsk and Dachne areas – General Staff In total, since the beginning of the day, March 4, 2024, 59 combat engagements have taken place at the front. 433 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
Soldier kills Russian stormtrooper with shots from his assault rifle, which got tangled in barbed wire. VIDEO A Ukrainian serviceman eliminated a Russian stormtrooper that got tangled in barbed wire near the Ukrainian Defence Forces position in Toretsk. 17 082 21 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk
Some of our positions in Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors were destroyed. Heavy fighting is ongoing in Pokrovsk sector, - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, 2 March 2025, in the Kupyansk sector, the enemy attacked our fortifications near Petropavlivka, Nova Kruhliakivka and Zahryzove. It was not successful. 1 397 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
Heavy fighting continues in area of Kostiantynopil and Skudne - "Khortytsia" OSGT Over the past day, on March 1, 2025, in the Kupiansk direction, the enemy conducted assault operations near Novoosynove and Zahryzove. The occupiers' attacks were repelled. 1 203 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
Russian troops tried to advance near Kostiantynopil, Novoocheretuvate, and Burlatske - General Staff. MAP In total, 98 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 25 February 2025. 1 028 2
Enemy attacked in Pokrovsk sector most, 10 attacks were repelled in Kursk region - General Staff. MAP Over the last day, 18 February 2025, 156 combat engagements took place in the frontline. 487 1
Enemy stormed Toretsk, fighting continued in Vasiukivka - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the Kupyansk sector, the enemy conducted offensives in the areas of Petropavlivka, Pishchane, Nova Kruhliakivka, and Zahryzove. They were unsuccessful, suffered losses, and retreated. 774 2
Thirteen bodies of eliminated occupiers lie scattered around destroyed Russian APC. VIDEO 18+ A video was posted online showing a Russian assault group attempting to attack Ukrainian positions with an APC (armoured personnel carrier). 12 194 26 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 261 combat engagements in frontline over last day, most enemy attacks repelled in ’Pokrovsk sector - General Staff. MAP In total, 261 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 15 February 2025. 887 2
Infantry retreats 12 71322
