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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
Toretsk is almost destroyed. It is very difficult to say that today we control 40% or 50% of city - OTG "Luhansk" The contact line in the city of Toretsk, Donetsk region, which is being wiped out by Russian occupation forces, is constantly changing. 3 213 10 Previously in trend: War
Occupier control eastern and southeastern districts of Toretsk - OTG "Luhansk" The Russian army is storming Toretsk with small infantry groups under the cover of artillery, mortars, and FPV drones. 1 243 2
Russia intensifies offensive operations in eastern Ukraine - British intelligence The Avdiivka-Pokrovsk sector in eastern Ukraine is likely to remain the main focus of Russia's efforts, with hostile operations intensifying over the past week. It is likely that the Russians are preparing for an offensive on Pokrovsk. 2 099 13
Enemy deploys new troops to frontline positions and tries to break through Ukrainian defense in Chasiv Yar area - OTG "Luhansk". MAP There is a certain lull in the Chasiv Yar area compared to the situation before. However, everything can change, as the enemy is deploying new troops in this area. 2 715 29 Previously in trend: War
AFU control about 40-50% of Toretsk - CMA Half of Toretsk, Donetsk region, which currently has 1,150 residents, is controlled by the Ukrainian military, and the other half by enemy Russian troops. 1 940 9 Previously in trend: War
Russian occupiers are literally burning down Toretsk and advancing through streets, situation is difficult - OTG "Luhansk" The situation in Toretsk, Donetsk region, remains difficult. The Russian occupation army is burning the city and assaulting it. 4 107 16 Previously in trend: War
Enemy advances near Vuhledar, in Tsukuryne and Toretsk - DeepState. MAP The Russian army managed to advance near Vuhledar and in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 3 973 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Heavy dynamic fighting continues in Toretsk, situation changes every hour - OTG "Luhansk" Ukrainian soldiers are restraining the enemy's advance in the city buildings of Toretsk along Tsentralna Street, but the situation is changing literally every hour. 2 006 6 Previously in trend: War
About 1200 civilians remain in Toretsk, where occupiers have entered - CMA More than a thousand civilians remain in Toretsk, Donetsk region, where the Russian occupiers managed to enter, who do not want to leave the city. 4 037 26 Previously in trend: War
Russians entered eastern outskirts of Toretsk. Fighting is going on for every entrance, - OTG "Luhansk" In Toretsk, Donetsk region, the enemy has reached the eastern outskirts of the city. There are battles for every entrance. 10 730 105 Previously in trend: War
Russian troops advance in Toretsk, near Tsukuryne and Katerynivka - DeepState. MAP Analysts of the DeepState project have updated the map of hostilities and reported on the advance of enemy troops in the Donetsk region. 6 696 22 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian Toretsk, engulfed in smoke and flames, destroyed by Russian occupiers. VIDEO from drone A drone operator from the separate assault brigade of the National Police "Lut" filmed the extent of the destruction of the Ukrainian city of Toretsk by the Russian occupiers. 7 859 13 Previously in trend: War
Occupiers attacked Toretsk: 2 people were killed, shell hit house Russian troops shelled the city of Toretsk in the Donetsk region, killing 2 people and wounding two others. 400 0 Previously in trend: War
Occupants continue to advance near Vuhledar and Toretsk - DeepState. MAP Russian troops continue to advance in the Donetsk region. 9 416 25
RMA: 1.7 thousand civilians remain in Toretsk, enemy SRGs try to enter city Enemy subversive and reconnaissance groups are trying to enter Toretsk, Donetsk region, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy them and drive them out of the city. There are 1.7 thousand civilians left in Toretsk, but it is extremely difficult to deliver humanitarian aid to them. 1 355 2 Previously in trend: War
Russia is bombing its own villages in Kursk region, 27 GABs have already been dropped today - AFU General Staff As of 4 p.m., the number of combat engagements in the frontline is 54. The most intense situation is in the Pokrovsk direction. 6 113 39 Previously in trend: War
Russians shelled Toretsk and Zarichne in Donetsk region: four civilians were killed A woman was killed in Toretsk, and a man and a couple were killed in Zarichne as a result of shelling by Russian troops of the Donetsk region. 1 239 3 Previously in trend: War
Fighting is going on in urban areas near Toretsk, subversive groups are operating in city - 32nd SMB spokesman Bordiyan. VIDEO Fierce fighting is taking place in Pivnichne and Zalizne, these settlements are closely adjacent to Toretsk. 10 022 12
Occupiers shell Toretsk with artillery, injuring two people In the city of Toretsk, Donetsk region, two residents were wounded as a result of enemy shelling - a 50-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man. 341 0 Previously in trend: War
500 people remain in Chasiv Yar, they are not going to evacuate, it is impossible to deliver humanitarian aid - Filashkin There are cities in the Donetsk region where, despite the lack of food, water, medical care, civilians continue to live. They refuse to evacuate to safer places. 4 723 28
Russian invaders did not enter Toretsk, all attacks were repelled - RMA head Filashkin The Russian army did not enter the city of Toretsk in the Donetsk region. The enemy stormed the city and the community 14 times, but the Defense Forces repelled all attacks. 2 513 4 Previously in trend: War
About 3 thousand people still remain in Toretsk, evacuation continues around clock - National Police Almost every day there are wounded or killed civilians in Toretsk and the community. Over the past day, more than 10 people were evacuated from Toretsk. 1 629 6
Enemy attacked Toretsk last week with 1402 FPV drones, dropping 118 guided bombs - 32nd SMB. PHOTOS Last week, soldiers of the 32nd separate mechanised brigade repelled 79 enemy attacks near Toretsk. 1 593 2
Russians have entered Toretsk, situation is threatening. OTG command does not make necessary decisions - Butusov Russian occupation forces have entered Toretsk in Donetsk region and continue to advance. 42 370 183 Previously in trend: War
Toretsk is under control of Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russian troops have not entered city - CMA The city of Toretsk in the Donetsk region is under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 5 258 12 Previously in trend: War
Situation in Toretsk is very difficult, city is not prepared for defense - Butusov The defense of Toretsk in Donetsk region collapsed in a few days, and the city itself is not ready for defense. 13 722 110 Previously in trend: War
Information about Russians entering Toretsk is not true - CCD Since the morning of July 30, 2024, information has been spreading on social media that Russian troops have allegedly entered Toretsk, Donetsk region, and that fighting is already taking place in the city. 3 877 32 Previously in trend: War
Soldiers of 32nd Brigade on situation in Toretsk: City is simply being wiped out by GABs. They are putting it together quarter by quarter, like in Stalingrad. VIDEO There are still a small number of civilians in Toretsk, Donetsk region. They are mostly hiding in basements. 7 648 22 Previously in trend: War
Occupants attacked Toretsk: 3 people were killed, 3 were wounded On the morning of 29 July, Russian troops attacked Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast again. 1 529 1 Previously in trend: War
About 3.5 thousand people remain in Toretsk, 530 in Chasiv Yar Currently, 3,500 people remain in Toretsk, Donetsk region, and 530 in Chasiv Yar. 894 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Occupiers plan to reinforce their units in Toretsk direction with two more brigades - ’Khortytsia’ OSGT In order to conduct active operations in the Toretsk direction, the occupiers plan to strengthen their units with two more brigades. 1 029 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Occupants attack fire and rescue unit in Toretsk. PHOTOS In Toretsk, Donetsk region, Russian troops destroyed a local fire and rescue unit. 1 396 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
There are no occupiers in Toretsk, fighting continues on outskirts, enemy is actively using aviation against city - OSGT "Khortytsia" Fighting continues on the outskirts of Toretsk, Donetsk region, but there are no Russian troops in the city. 1 544 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Soldier of National Police’s Safari regiment eliminates Russian infantryman in close combat near Toretsk. VIDEO A Ukrainian soldier from the Safari regiment (National Police) destroys a Russian occupier in close combat near Toretsk (Donetsk region). 24 122 19 Previously in trend: War
Russians are destroying Toretsk by air in order to capture ruins later - spokesman of "Khortytsia" OSGT Voloshin The Russian aggressors do not stop their offensive in the Toretsk direction. 1 539 4 Previously in trend: War
Russians attack evacuation vehicle near Toretsk, two paramedics are wounded. VIDEO Russian occupiers attacked an evacuation vehicle of police paramedics near Toretsk, Donetsk region. 2 568 3 Previously in trend: War
711 people, including 20 children, evacuated from Toretsk community in three days as part of emergency evacuation. VIDEO+PHOTOS Despite the enemy fire, 711 people, including 20 children, were rescued from the Toretsk community. Some of the residents left on their own transport, while others were taken by evacuation teams. 1 121 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Day in Donetsk region: enemy bombed 13 settlements, five people were killed and 20 others were wounded. PHOTOS The bombardment affected 13 settlements - the towns of Hirnyk, Kurakhove, Selydove, Siversk, Toretsk, the villages of Hrodivka, Druzhba, Zarichne, New York, Pivdenne, and the villages of Dachne, Karlivka, and Yasenove. 613 2
Shelling in Donetsk region: Russians killed man in Toretsk, wounded another in Pokrovsk community The occupiers do not stop shelling the settlements of Donetsk region. 339 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Donetsk RMA announces forced evacuation from Toretsk: Enemy is very close The authorities are planning to carry out a forced evacuation of the city of Toretsk in the Donetsk region. 3 753 18
Ruscists attacked Toretsk: Woman was killed, man was wounded Russian occupation forces struck Toretsk in the morning, killing a woman and injuring a man. 604 1 Previously in trend: War
Occupiers shelled 3 settlements in Donetsk region, there are wounded. Kurakhove was hit with cluster munitions. PHOTO Today, on 23 June, in the morning, Russian occupants shelled settlements in the Donetsk region, there are wounded. 920 0 Previously in trend: War
Russian breakthrough on Toretsk. No defense structures again - "servant of people" Bezuhla People's Deputy from the Servant of the People party Mariana Bezuhla wrote about this on her Facebook page, Censor.NET reports. 31 339 133
Hot spots: Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Kupiansk, Kharkiv, Kurakhove | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, Editor-in-Chief of Censor.NET, will analyze the situation at the frontline in the hottest spots: Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Kupiansk, Kharkiv, Kurakhove. 4 133 7 Previously in trend: War
2 people died and 3 were injured as result of Russian attack on Toretsk. PHOTOS On the evening of 28 May, Russians shelled the city of Toretsk, Donetsk region. Two people died as a result of the attack. 1 257 1 War in Ukraine
Three people were injured as result of Russian airstrike on outskirts of Toretsk Today, May 22, the occupiers carried out an airstrike on the outskirts of Toretsk in the Donetsk region, there are wounded. 531 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Enemy attacked Toretsk, man was killed. PHOTO On the morning of 22 May, Russian troops attacked Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast. 756 1 Previously in trend: War
Occupants dropped aerial KAB-500 bomb on private sector of Toretsk, 3 people were injured On 7 March, at around 11.10 a.m., Russians conducted an air strike on the city of Toretsk, using "KAB-500" against civilians. 744 7 War in Ukraine
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