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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
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. 6 474 19 Previously in trend: War
Russian infantry spotted on northern and northwestern outskirts of Toretsk, heavy fighting for city ongoing - DeepState Observers have increasingly spotted Russian infantry units on the northwestern outskirts of Toretsk and in the private sector. 2 518 4
Enemy troops captured Lozova, Ivanivka and Shevchenko - DeepState. MAP The enemy managed to capture three settlements at once: Lozova in Kharkiv region, and Shevchenko and Ivanivka in Donetsk region. 24 861 39
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. 595 1
Enemy advances in Toretsk, Zelene and Petropavlivka - DeepState. MAP Russian troops continue to seize territory in Donetsk region, in particular, the ruscists have advanced in Toretsk, Zelene and Petropavlivka. 5 207 11 Previously in trend: War
Enemy has advanced in Kurakhove, Shevchenko, and Toretsk - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders continue to advance in the settlements of the Donetsk region. 5 557 9
Some of our positions in Toretsk direction have been destroyed. Measures are being taken to prevent deterioration of tactical situation - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past 24 hours, on 3 January 2025, Russian troops attacked our positions in Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector and conducted offensive actions in the direction of Kucherivka, Synkivka and Zahryzove in the Kupiansk sector. The enemy was not successful. 7 233 17
During day, enemy actively attacked AFU fortifications in several directions: Pokrovsk, Lyman, Kramatorsk and Vremivka, - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, the enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk direction, where it conducted assault operations in the areas of Zelene Pole, Myrolyubivka, Lysivka and other settlements. 573 1 Previously in trend: War
AFU control almost entire Chasiv Yar. Ruscists are trying to cross Siverskyi Donetsk - Donbas canal, - OSGT "Khortytsia" As of January 2, 2025, Ukrainian troops control almost the entire town of Chasiv Yar and repel enemy attacks. At the same time, the Russian invaders have gained a foothold in the suburbs across the Siverskyi Donetsk-Donbas canal. 1 227 1 Previously in trend: War
Heavy urban fighting continues in Toretsk and Chasiv Yar - OSGT "Khortytsia" Heavy urban fighting continues in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, Donetsk region. Russian invaders are trying to break through the Ukrainian defense. 1 450 5 Previously in trend: War
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. 5 096 11
Russians pushed back in Kruglenkoye in Kursk region, but enemy advances in Donetsk region - DeepState Russian occupants are advancing near a number of settlements in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian defence forces managed to push back the enemy in Kruglennoye. 6 535 5
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. 3 410 6
Egyptian who fought for Russia was captured by 28th SMB in Toretsk sector. VIDEO Soldiers of the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign in the Toretsk sector captured an Egyptian citizen who fought on the side of the Russian invaders. 11 566 29 Previously in trend: War
Situation in Toretsk is most difficult now, fighting is going on for every house - OTG "Luhansk" Currently, the situation in Toretsk is the most difficult, with battles for every house in the city. The enemy also began to use massive amounts of equipment. 2 342 4
Occupiers in two Zhiguli cars are speeding at full throttle for their final assault in Toretsk direction. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers in the Toretsk direction eliminated an enemy assault group that attempted to attack Ukrainian positions in two Zhiguli trucks. 13 641 34 Previously in trend: War
Toretsk is becoming one of largest Russian cemeteries - OTG Luhansk Complex urban battles for the Tsentralna mine in Toretsk have turned this town into one of the hottest spots on the frontline. 3 104 14 Previously in trend: War
Two soldiers captured five occupiers in battle in Toretsk sector. VIDEO Two soldiers of the 28th SMB named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign captured five occupiers in a battle in the Toretsk sector. 7 624 16 Previously in trend: War
Fighting in urban areas of Toretsk and Chasiv Yar. All enemy’s attempts to break through our defense have been repelled, - "Khortytsia" OSGT Over the past day, on December 21, 2024, Russian troops conducted offensive actions near Petropavlivka and Kruhliakivka in the Kupiansk direction, near Zelenyi Hai, Hrekivka, Terny and Ivanivka in the Lyman direction, and towards Verkhnekamianske and Bilohorivka in the Seversk direction in order to improve the tactical situation. 1 161 6
Occupier with two mops crawling through snow. VIDEO A video was posted online showing the occupier coming out of his hiding place and crawling through the snow, holding an object similar to a mop in each hand. 10 627 41 Previously in trend: War
Russian troops have advanced in Kurakhove, near Toretsk and in number of settlements. Enemy has been pushed back from Konstiantynopilske - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops are advancing on the territory of the Donetsk region. 5 936 7 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian Armed Forces show how Toretsk, almost wiped out by enemy strikes, looks like. VIDEO The Armed Forces of Ukraine used drone cameras to show how frontline Toretsk looks today. 4 508 12 Previously in trend: War
In Toretsk, battles are going on "for every house, or even room in house" - DeepState It is impossible to say which part of the city of Toretsk is controlled by Ukrainian troops and which by the Russian army. 4 665 7
Occupiers have advanced to Toretsk and near five settlements in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders advanced in Toretsk in the Donetsk region and near five other settlements. 6 895 29 Previously in trend: War
Russian troops advanced to Toretsk and near Novotroitske, Shevchenko, Dalne, and Novoolenivka - DeepState Russian troops are making further progress in the Donetsk region. 6 580 22
Situation in Toretsk is extremely difficult: urban fighting is underway. Enemy is throwing "meat" at Ukrainian Armed Forces, - OTG "Luhansk" Russians in Toretsk are making continuous attempts to break through Ukrainian defences. 1 833 8
Soldiers of "Khyzhak" patrol police brigade eliminate 2 occupiers, wound 13 more in Toretsk, Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the Khyzhak Brigade of the Patrol Police Department in Toretsk, Donetsk region, killed 2 occupiers and wounded 13 other Russian invaders thanks to accurate drone munitions drops. 5 295 7 Previously in trend: War
There is not single house left standing: Toretsk was scorched by enemy artillery - Luhansk OTG Due to the constant shelling by Russian invaders, there is not a single surviving house in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 3 335 11 Previously in trend: War
Russians seize Daryino village in Kursk region - DeepState Russian troops managed to capture Daryino and advance near Plekhovo in Kursk region. 17 362 66 Previously in trend: War
OTG "Luhansk" on situation in Toretsk: urban fighting is ongoing, enemy is using artillery and aviation Russian invaders continue to storm Toretsk in the Donetsk region. The enemy is using aviation and artillery, and there are urban battles in Toretsk. 1 061 2 Previously in trend: War
It is almost impossible to bring aid to Myrnohrad, Chasiv Yar, Toretsk and Kurakhove, enemy is shooting at all access roads - RMA Currently, it is almost impossible to get to the cities of Myrnohrad, Chasiv Yar, Toretsk and Kurakhove in the Donetsk region. The Russian invaders are shooting at all access roads to these cities. 3 288 14 Previously in trend: War
Russians advance to Toretsk and 4 other settlements in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP Russians are advancing near five settlements in the Kurakhove area of the Donetsk region. 8 161 25
Russians occupy Dalne and advance to Toretsk and Kurakhove - DeepState. MAP Russian troops managed to capture the village of Dalne in Donetsk region. 7 966 25 Previously in trend: War
800 people remain in Kurakhove, town destroyed by 70% - RMA As of Wednesday, November 20, 2.9 thousand people remain in the Kurakhove community in Donetsk region. Of these, 800 are in Kurakhove itself. 958 3 Previously in trend: War
Soldiers of "Shkval" special battalion of 28th SMB clearing trenches at enemy position: "Dugout is on left! Russians, are you here?!". VIDEO Soldiers of the "Shkval" special battalion of the 28th separate mechanised brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign conducted a successful assault operation, stabilising the situation in one of the areas in the Toretsk sector. 10 913 6 Previously in trend: War
Russian troops advance in Toretsk, Kurakhove and near Chasiv Yar - DeepState. MAP Russian troops advanced near 8 settlements in Donetsk region. 11 307 23 Previously in trend: War
In direction of Toretsk, enemy is advancing in small assault groups, very heavy battles are being fought in city itself - OTG "Luhansk" Every day in Toretsk, the defense forces kill up to 100 occupants. The enemy conducts many air strikes, destroying cities in each direction. 1 411 5 Previously in trend: War
Sybiha showed what Toretsk looks like today: Russia is razing it to ground with bombing. PHOTO Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Russia continues to raze the city of Toretsk in the Donetsk region to the ground. He stressed that the false moral equivalence, when Ukraine and Russia are perceived as the same warring parties, must stop. 6 697 19
Enemy accumulates reserves in Chasiv Yar area and advances in Toretsk direction - Luhansk OTG Russian troops are gathering forces and accumulating reserves in the area of Chasiv Yar and on the Siversk direction. In some time, the number of active hostilities and assaults in these areas will resume. 684 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Russians advance in Toretsk and near Selydove - DeepState. MAP The Russian army continues to seize new territories in the Donetsk region. 6 152 6 Previously in trend: War
Russians have no advance in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk despite constant assaults - OTG "Luhansk" Despite reports of their "breakthroughs," there has been no advance by the occupiers in the area of responsibility of the Luhansk OTG. 805 2 Previously in trend: War
Occupiers are lying about capturing Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, - OTG "Luhansk" The Russians claimed to have occupied Chasiv Yar and Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, but this information is not true. The enemy currently has no advantage in these settlements. 2 803 7 Previously in trend: War
"Meat assaults" of occupiers in Toretsk are winding down, enemy needs replenishment - deputy chief of staff of "Karpatska Sich" battalion The Russian army in Toretsk needs to be replenished. The occupiers can no longer conduct "meat assaults" as before. 2 035 22
Russian occupiers remain in eastern outskirts of Toretsk, Donetsk region. Ukrainian defence forces have stabilised contact line, - OTG "Luhansk" The defence forces are preventing the enemy from advancing on the eastern outskirts of Toretsk, Donetsk region. 1 399 3
Ukrainian Armed Forces block Russian advance from eastern part of Toretsk, - Luhansk OTG The situation in Toretsk, Donetsk region, has somewhat stabilized. Defense forces are blocking Russia's advance from the eastern part of the city. 1 981 14 Previously in trend: War
Foreign fighters from 28th SMB, together with their Ukrainian comrades, repel attack by enemy assault group near Toretsk. VIDEO Foreign soldiers from the 28th Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign repelled an attack by an enemy assault group near Toretsk, Donetsk region. 9 597 8 Previously in trend: War
Enemy attacks in east with small infantry groups around clock, but there is no advance in Toretsk and in area of Chasiv Yar - Luhansk OTG The occupants are being held back in the area of Chasiv Yar. The enemy is not advancing in Toretsk either. 1 049 1
World climbing champion Maksym Petrenko killed at front. PHOTO Ukrainian soldier, professional climber, world climbing champion Maksym Petrenko was killed in the battle for Toretsk. 7 873 18
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