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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.
Videos news Toretsk, Bakhmutskyy district, Donetska region
Lucky occupier: Russian managed to escape after four UAV strikes nearby and one direct hit. VIDEO In the Toretsk direction, Ukrainian drone pilots attacked a Russian stormtrooper using five FPV drones. 7 516 20 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Toretsk direction
Drone from 12th Azov Brigade eliminated occupier: he tried to fight back and lost his limbs. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators from the 6th Special Purpose Battalion of the 12th Azov Brigade struck an occupier who tried to fend off the drone in the Toretsk direction. 6 111 13 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Toretsk sector
"Enei" fighters destroy enemy positions in Toretsk and capture occupier: "What are you, cop?". VIDEO A unit of the "Enei" Special Operations Battalion of the National Police’s "Liut" Brigade successfully completed a combat mission in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 6 614 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Minus "Solntsepok", dozen occupiers and equipment: combat work of "Phoenix" unit. VIDEO Ukrainian border guards of the Phoenix unit are destroying enemy equipment and manpower in different directions. 4 602 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
Azov destroys enemy drones with "FPV shotgun". VIDEO Fighters of the anti-aircraft missile and artillery battalion of the 12th Azov Brigade are taking down enemy drones with an "FPV shotgun" in the Toretsk sector. 5 133 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Pair of snipers eliminated six occupiers in Toretsk direction. VIDEO A video has been published online showing fragments of combat operations by a pair of Ukrainian snipers in the Toretsk direction. 6 912 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers
Phoenix in Donetsk region: more than 10 occupiers eliminated, equipment scattered in all directions — fireworks on battlefield. VIDEO In the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions, operators of the State Border Guard Service’s "Phoenix" reconnaissance-strike complex continue carrying out combat missions. 2 954 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
City without houses, people or trees: footage of destroyed Toretsk. VIDEO A video of Toretsk, destroyed by Russians, was posted online. The aerial reconnaissance footage shows what is left of the once 35,000-strong city in the Donetsk region. 9 142 62
"35 Days of Defence of Toretsk": Butusov’s film about battles of "Liut" brigade was screened in Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS A screening of the documentary "35 Days of Defence Toretsk", filmed by military man Yurii Butusov together with police officers of the "Safari" Regiment of the Joint assault brigade of the National Police "Liut", took place in Kyiv. 1 827 2
Omega on frontline: mopping-up operation, evacuation and greetings from front. VIDEO Fighters of the Devil’s Team Officer unit of the National Guard of Ukraine’s Omega Special Purpose Center are conducting clearing operations on the Toretsk front, Censor.NET reports. Ukrainian defenders are operating in difficult conditions, among urban buildings and wooded areas, while demonstrating high combat skills. Footage shows the evacuation of wounded soldiers, highlighting the coordinated work of medics and comrades-in-arms. 3 294 2
Ukrainian defenders entered enemy dugout and planted anti-tank mine to destroy it. VIDEO On the outskirts of Toretsk, the infantrymen of the Khyzhak Brigade conducted a daring operation, entering an enemy dugout and planting an anti-tank mine to destroy it. 7 732 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front
He held position in Toretsk for 49 consecutive days: video diary of 100th SMB infantryman. VIDEO A soldier of the 100th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yurii, along with two comrades, held a position in Toretsk for 49 consecutive days. 3 260 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Toretsk direction
Ukrainian defenders captured another group of Russian occupiers in Toretsk direction. VIDEO Ukrainian troops captured another group of Russian occupants in the Toretsk direction. 5 585 6 Previously in trend: Situation in the Toretsk direction captured occupiers
Chinese, Kenyans, Iranians, Egyptians, Ghanaians: unit of Russia’s 102nd Regiment lines up ahead of Toretsk assault – "Orthodox? F#ck, life’s beaten crap out of you!. VIDEO A video has surfaced online showing a formation of Russian troops from the 102nd Regiment preparing for an assault on Toretsk. 19 743 88 Previously in trend: foreign mercenaries in russian army
Ruins instead of city: footage of destroyed Toretsk in Donetsk region from 101st Brigade. VIDEO The cameramen of the 4th Battalion of the 101st Separate Security Brigade of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have published eerie footage from the frontline city of Toretsk. The video shows what is left of the once 35,000-strong city in the Donetsk region. 3 946 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
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
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. 4 197 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. 11 088 6 Previously in trend: War
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. 4 252 2 Previously in trend: War
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. 11 786 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. 4 911 5 Previously in trend: War
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. 7 156 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. 7 922 3 Previously in trend: War
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. 11 682 7
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 6 950 15
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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