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The Toretsk direction in the Bakhmutskyy district of Donetska region has become a focal point of intensive military operations, featuring prominent drone warfare by Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian drone pilots from various brigades, such as the 12th Azov Brigade, have carried out multiple UAV and FPV drone strikes against Russian stormtroopers, effectively disrupting enemy advancements. The Phoenix unit and the "Enei" Special Operations Battalion have also played crucial roles in this conflict. The use of drones, including FPV shotguns, has been instrumental in targeting enemy positions and equipment, significantly impacting Russian advances. As aerial reconnaissance footage reveals the extent of destruction in Toretsk, the relentless defense efforts continue to shape the battlefield dynamics in this challenging region.
What role do drones play in the Toretsk conflict?
Drones are pivotal in the Toretsk conflict, offering strategic advantages in reconnaissance and precision strikes. Ukrainian forces utilize FPV and UAV drones to target and disrupt Russian positions, significantly impacting enemy advancements and providing valuable battlefield intelligence.
How has the Toretsk conflict impacted civilian life in the area?
The conflict has devastated Toretsk, transforming it from a vibrant city to ruins. Continuous military actions, including frequent shelling and drone strikes, have led to significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, forcing many residents to flee the area for safety.
Which Ukrainian units are actively involved in defending Toretsk?
Several Ukrainian units, including the 12th Azov Brigade, 100th Separate Mechanized Brigade, and the "Enei" Special Operations Battalion, are actively involved in defending Toretsk. These units are instrumental in drone operations, direct engagements, and maintaining defensive positions against Russian advances.
What challenges do Ukrainian forces face in Toretsk?
Ukrainian forces in Toretsk face challenges such as frequent enemy assaults, high-intensity combat situations, and the need for sustained defense against superior Russian numbers. Despite these difficulties, they continue to effectively counter enemy strategies using advanced drone warfare and strategic positioning.
Has there been any significant territorial change in Toretsk recently?
While Russian forces have made some advancements in Toretsk and surrounding settlements, Ukrainian defense efforts have prevented significant territorial changes. The region remains a contested frontline, with ongoing battles for control and continuous military engagements shaping the local dynamics.
What strategies are used by Ukrainian forces in Toretsk?
Ukrainian forces employ a combination of aerial surveillance, strategic drone strikes, and coordinated ground defense to counter Russian offensives in Toretsk. By adapting to the fluid battlefield conditions and leveraging superior drone technology, they effectively disrupt enemy maneuvers and reinforce defensive lines.
How has drone technology evolved in the Toretsk conflict?
Drone technology has significantly evolved, with Ukrainian forces utilizing advanced UAVs and FPV drones for precision strikes in Toretsk. These drones contribute to strategic victories by enhancing reconnaissance capabilities and enabling real-time responses to enemy activities, thus proving crucial in urban and rural combat scenarios.
News Toretsk, Bakhmutskyy district, Donetska region
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). 12 203 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. 895 2
Soldiers of National Police Brigade ’Rage’ raised flag in center of Toretsk, Donetsk region. VIDEO The Joint Assault Brigade of the National Police "Luty" (Rage) has raised a flag in the centre of Toretsk, Donetsk region, where fierce fighting continues. 4 204 11
Russian invader perishes as result of ammunition drop, while Ukrainian flag waves nearby. VIDEO Operators of the Patrol Police's Predator Brigade attack drones have conducted a precision strike on a Russian soldier. 11 097 6 Previously in trend: War
Occupiers tried to cross Oskil River near Dvorichna three times, boats and invaders were eliminated. Enemy convoy near Zelenivka was defeated - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, 9 February 2025, in the Kharkiv sector, the enemy unsuccessfully stormed the positions of our troops in Vovchansk. 1 507 2
Ukrainian Armed Forces launch localised counterattacks in several frontline areas to slow down Russian offensive - Le Figaro Recently, the Defence Forces have resumed limited counterattacks in several parts of the frontline to gain time and strengthen their positions. 4 416 15
Ukrainian defenders repel invaders’ assault, destroying infantry fighting vehicle, tank, and Grad MLRS in Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade repelled an attack by the occupiers and destroyed several armoured vehicles and multiple rocket launchers near Toretsk in the Donetsk region. 4 255 2 Previously in trend: War
City battles are taking place in Toretsk, Russian information about capture of city is fake - OTG "Luhansk" Russians will spread a fake about the alleged "capture" of Toretsk to "cover" their losses in the Kursk region. 2 019 8
Russia’s troops concentrate efforts near Kostiantynopil in Novopavlivka sector in Kursk region overnight, - General Staff In total, 133 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline over the past day, February 8, 2025. 834 1
AFU advance near Cherkaska Konopelka in Kursk region, enemy has advances in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP Ukrainian defense forces are advancing in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, namely in the area of Cherkaska Konopelka. 8 463 13 Previously in trend: War
Fighting in Toretsk continues in urban area, enemy conducts active assault operations – "Khortytsia" OSGT Fighting continues in the city of Toretsk, Donetsk region. Ukrainian defenders are resisting the Russian aggressor, who is outnumbered by several times. 1 262 6 Previously in trend: War
Information about enemy occupying Toretsk is false. Defense forces are holding line – DeepState. MAP On February 7, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the alleged capture of the city of Toretsk in Donetsk region, which it called Dzerzhynsk. This information from the enemy is not true. 2 518 7
Occupiers tried to penetrate our defenses in Lyman direction, and in Pokrovsk - more than 30 assaults were repelled - General Staff. MAP A total of 85 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 4 February 2025. 733 1
Enemy is storming urban areas of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. Pokrovsk direction remains hottest - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, February 4, 2025, in the Kharkiv sector, the enemy unsuccessfully stormed the positions of our troops in Vovchansk. 728 4
Russians significantly increased intensity of attacks in Toretsk direction and near Chasiv Yar compared to December - Luhansk OTG Compared to December 2024, the number of Russian assaults in the Toretsk direction increased by 30%, and in the Chasiv Yar area by 97%. 440 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Russian troops tried to advance in Chasiv Yar area, 11 combat engagements continue in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff In total, since the beginning of the day, February 3, 2025, 53 combat engagements have taken place at the front. 421 0
Ukrainian tank close-up covers buildings with Russian infantrymen on outskirts of Toretsk. VIDEO A Ukrainian T-64BV tank with the crew of the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade fired at buildings with Russian infantry on the outskirts of Toretsk, Donetsk region. 11 799 11 Previously in trend: War
Fighters of "Khyzhak" brigade attacked Russian infantrymen in Toretsk, Donetsk region, at night. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Khyzhak" brigade of the National Police of Ukraine eliminated many Russian invaders with accurate ammunition drops. The soldiers practised their attack on the enemy at night in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 4 921 5 Previously in trend: War
Enemy carried out assaults in area of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, more than 60 attacks were repelled in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff. MAP A total of 134 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 31 January 2025. 584 3
KORD fighters, with support of M2 Bradley IFV crew, drove out enemy assault group from enterprise in Toretsk. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders eliminated a Russian assault group that broke into the territory of an enterprise in Toretsk and entrenched themselves in the buildings there. 7 165 9
In Toretsk, FPV drones flew into enemy hideouts, causing several buildings to fold like house of cards. VIDEO In Toretsk, Donetsk region, fighters of the "Predator" brigade of the National Police of Ukraine attacked buildings where Russian invaders were hiding with FPV drones. 7 932 3 Previously in trend: War
KORD cleared building occupied by Russians in Toretsk. 4 ruscists captured - OTG "Luhansk" Representatives of the KORD National Police unit on the western outskirts of Toretsk allowed a group of ruscists into one of the premises in a controlled manner, and then carried out a "clean-up". 2 667 9 Previously in trend: War
88 attacks were repelled in Pokrovsk direction, enemy tried to penetrate our defenses in Toretsk direction - General Staff. MAP Over the past day, January 28, 2025, 193 combat engagements took place at the front. 732 2
Heavy fighting continues in urban areas of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. Ukrainian defence forces successfully repelled enemy attacks in Vovchansk yesterday, - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, in the Kharkiv sector, the Defence Forces successfully repelled enemy attacks in Vovchansk. 670 1
In Pokrovsk direction 10 combat engagements are taking place, enemy attacks near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, January 27, 2025, 82 combat engagements have already taken place along the entire front line. 408 0
Soldiers storming and clearing building with occupiers in Toretsk: "We have gained foothold on ground floor. Four captured f#ggots". VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the KORD police special forces seized a building in Toretsk, Donetsk region, and captured four occupiers. 11 693 7
Enemy advances in Toretsk, near Andriivka and Novoelyzavetivka - DeepState. MAPS Russian invaders are making progress in the Donetsk region. 7 956 46
Russians occupied Vremivka, advanced to Toretsk and Velyka Novosilka and several other settlements in Donetsk region - DeepState Russian invaders occupied the town of Vremivka in the Donetsk region. The enemy is also advancing in Toretsk, Velyka Novosilka and near several other settlements in Donetsk region. 8 026 44
Russians advance into Toretsk and near three other settlements - DeepState. MAP Russian troops managed to advance into Toretsk. 6 092 17
About 60 residents still remain in Toretsk, evacuation possible only at night - CMA About 60 residents still remain in the city of Toretsk, Donetsk region. Due to active urban fighting, they can only be evacuated at night. 500 2
Enemy’s goal is to capture Toretsk and use it as bridgehead for offensive on Kostiantynivka - CMA Russian troops are trying to capture Toretsk in the Donetsk region, and the battle for the Toretska mine is ongoing. 790 3
Russians conducted 62 attacks in Pokrovsk sector, 115 combat engagements in total over last day - General Staff On 22 January 2025, Ukrainian defenders fought 115 combat clashes with the Russian occupiers. 464 0 Previously in trend: War
Russia is attacking most intensively in Pokrovsk direction - 44 combat engagements reported since morning, - General Staff of AFU Since the beginning of the day, 67 combat engagements between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders have taken place at the front. 423 1 Previously in trend: War
Pokrovsk direction remains hottest. Defense forces destroy superior enemy forces - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, January 21, 2025, in the Kharkiv sector, our soldiers repelled enemy attacks in Vovchansk, and in the Kupiansk sector, the enemy stormed the positions of the Defense Forces near Dvorichna and Nova Kruhliakivka. 718 0
Significant part of Toretsk is under fire from Defense Forces - OTG "Luhansk" Russian occupants are actively using assault tactics in Toretsk, and a large area of the city is currently under fire from the Defense Forces. 1 944 14
Azov fighter shoots down enemy FPV drone with second shot. VIDEO An Azov Brigade fighter shot down an enemy FPV drone with a second shot while performing a combat mission in the Toretsk direction 6 956 15
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. 596 2 Previously in trend: War
Enemy is storming in small groups under cover of mortars and FPV drones in Toretsk direction - OTG "Luhansk" In the Toretsk sector, the enemy's tactics remain unchanged, the enemy is attacking in small groups under the cover of artillery and FPV drones. 593 2
Defense forces regained position near Uspenivka, enemy occupied Neskuchne - DeepState. MAP The defense forces managed to regain the position near Uspenivka, but Russian troops occupied Neskuchne. 6 026 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
There were combat engagements in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, some of our positions were destroyed. Enemy is concentrating efforts in Pokrovsk direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, January 13, 2025, Russian troops focused their main attack efforts on the Pokrovsk direction. 855 2
Defense Forces regain position in Shevchenko, enemy occupies Zelene near Pokrovsk - DeepState. MAP The Ukrainian Armed Forces were able to regain the position in Shevchenko, while enemy troops occupied Zelene, south of Pokrovsk. 9 236 2
Ukraine repelled 58 Russian assaults in Pokrovsk direction. 17 in Kursk region - AFU General Staff On January 12, 140 combat engagements between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 498 0 Previously in trend: War
Russian troops advance in Chasiv Yar, Toretsk and near 5 more settlements - DeepState. MAP The occupying forces were able to advance again in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk and in the Donetsk region. 7 028 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Occupiers in Toretsk are changing into civilian clothes - 28th Motorized Rifle Brigade. PHOTOS In Toretsk, Donetsk region, Russian soldiers are disguised in civilian clothes to draw attention away from themselves and disguise themselves. 9 275 16
Ukrainian soldiers have captured captured T-80, equipped it with protection against drones, and are using it in fierce battles for Toretsk. PHOTOS The crew of the 100th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Army has mastered the T-80 trophy and has repeatedly proved its effectiveness in fierce battles for Toretsk. 8 413 15
Russians advance in Toretsk, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Yasenove, Zelenove and five other settlements in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders have advanced in Toretsk, Donetsk region. The enemy has also advanced in Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Yasenove, Zelene and near five other settlements in the Donetsk region. 6 217 31
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. 801 9
Enemy advances in Toretsk, Pishchane and near 7 more settlements - DeepState. MAP Russian troops continue to advance in Toretsk. 7 498 12
Infantry retreats 12 72922
