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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Ukraine War Map, Update: Russia Attacks Inside 'Fortress City' Pokrovsk
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Russian forces are inside the heavily fortified eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, according to local media and analysts, as Kyiv and Moscow officials prepare for another round of ceasefire talks this week. Newsweek has reached out to the Ukrainian military and Russia's defense ministry via email for comment. Why It Matters Moscow has spent many months closing in on Pokrovsk, a Ukrainian logistics hub in the war-torn Donetsk region. Russia has annexed Donetsk, along with the Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions of mainland Ukraine, although its claim to these oblasts—and to the Crimean peninsula it seized from Kyiv in 2014—is not internationally recognized. A Russian-backed official claimed last month that the Kremlin had taken control of all of Luhansk. Russia has hammered Ukraine with intensified aerial assaults in recent weeks as U.S.-brokered ceasefire talks failed to yield progress. A third round of negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials will start in Istanbul on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump, in a significant pivot away from his previous disdain for Kyiv, greenlit more U.S. weapons support for Ukraine via NATO nations last week, and said Russia had 50 days to clinch a ceasefire deal or face tariffs. What To Know Ukrainian military personnel in Pokrovsk have confirmed Russian forces "entered the city," the country's Ukrainska Pravda outlet reported on Tuesday. A "mop-up operation" is underway to take out Russia's "sabotage units" in Pokrovsk, according to the Ukrainian media report. Pokrovsk was dubbed a "fortress city," key to Ukrainian lines in the east and connected to other critical defensive cities. Russia, rather than attempting to laboriously power through the urban area of Pokrovsk, moved to encircle the city and cut off Ukrainian access to the settlement. General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's top soldier, said on Friday that Russia had "increased" the pressure on Ukrainian defenses in Pokrovsk, and that a Russian sabotage group had "tried to break through to the city." The Russian soldiers were "exposed and destroyed," Syrskyi said. "Pokrovsk continues to hold its defense steadfastly." Popular Ukrainian tracking blog Deep State said on Monday that Russian sabotage groups had entered into the city itself via the village of Zvirove, southwest of Pokrovsk, in the past few days. One of the Ukrainian brigades stationed around Pokrovsk had "simply run out of infantry," the Ukrainian analysts said. Parts of two Ukrainian brigades were moved in response, according to the blog's authors. Ukrainian troops are still searching for the Russian sabotage groups inside Pokrovsk, the Deep State analysts said, claiming Ukrainian "friendly fire" incidents had surged around the city after news of Russian presence broke but Ukrainian soldiers struggled to pinpoint the location of Moscow's troops. Russia on Tuesday said its soldiers had captured another Donetsk village, named as Novotoretske. The Deep State analysts separately said on Tuesday that Moscow now controlled Hrushivske, southwest of Pokrovsk and close to the border of Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region. Russia's aerial attacks have increased as its forces continue to eke out gradual but steady gains at several points along the frontlines in Ukraine. Earlier this month, Russia launched more than 700 drones at Ukraine in a single night, while Kyiv's backers have pledged to quickly send more air defense systems to the country. What People Are Saying The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a U.S.-based think tank tracking daily changes to the frontlines in Ukraine, said on Monday that Russia had advanced south of Pokrovsk, including in the east of Zvirove and the village of Pishchane, just southwest of Zvirove. Russia also attacked toward Pokrovsk itself, the U.S. analysts said. One of Russia's influential military bloggers said on Telegram on Tuesday that Russia was attacking Zvirove from Pishchane, and referenced Russian sabotage groups in Pokrovsk. Ukrainian military observer, Konstantin Mashovets said on Telegram on Tuesday that the situation for Ukraine to the north of Pokrovsk "continues to worsen" and Russia is preparing to "storm" the city.
Kuwait Times
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Russia fires hundreds of drones and ballistic missile at Ukraine
Putin defies Trump warning to end war within 50 days KYIV: Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. The attacks left one woman dead and wounded more than two dozen people across multiple regions, while a missile attack cut power and water in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig, according to authorities. The bombardment came two days after US President Trump threatened to impose severe sanctions against the country unless it reached a peace settlement within 50 days to end its three-year war on Ukraine. Ukrainian and Russian officials last met for direct peace talks more than a month ago, and no further meetings have been scheduled despite the Kremlin saying it is open for more talks. Russia fired at least 400 drones at Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, as well as an Iskander ballistic missile launched from the annexed Crimean peninsula, the Ukrainian air force said. Overnight drone attacks on the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia left eight wounded, while three were wounded in an attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, local authorities said. The large-scale long-range attacks targeted energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X. Power was cut for 80,000 families in Kryvyi Rih and other locations in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine's largest private energy company DTEK said on the Telegram app. The air force said it had shot down most of the drones, but that 12 targets were hit by 57 drones and the missile. Russia has stepped up attacks on cities across Ukraine this summer, regularly sending several hundred drones accompanied by ballistic missiles. The attacks were cited by US President Donald Trump this week as a reason for his decision to approve more weapons for Ukraine, including air defenses. 'Russia does not change its strategy, and to effectively counter this terror we need a systemic strengthening of defenses: more air defenses, more interceptor (drones), more determination to make Russia feel our response,' Zelensky wrote. In Vinnytsia and the surrounding region, eight people were wounded, according to Ukraine's interior ministry. Russian attacks on the city of Kryvyi Rig wounded at least 15 people, destroyed an industrial building and disrupted power and water supplies, according to local officials. A 17-year-old boy was among those injured, the city's mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said on Telegram. 'He was wounded in the abdominal cavity. He was immediately taken to the hospital, in serious condition. Now doctors are fighting for his life,' he wrote. 'This has never happened before. A ballistic missile and 28 Shaheds simultaneously,' he added, referring to Iranian-designed drones. Russia has stepped up its summer campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall. Its army has pushed ahead on the battlefield, while pounding Ukraine with combined drone, artillery and missile strikes. Trump said Monday he had struck a deal with NATO chief to supply more American air defense systems and weapons to Ukraine, citing his frustration with Russia's refusal to accept a ceasefire. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on X that drones had hit a factory of the Polish wood flooring producer Barlinek Group in Vinnytsia, which is in the western part of central Ukraine. 'The plant manager told me just now that it was deliberate, from three directions... Putin's criminal war is getting closer to our borders,' he added. The head of the military administration in Kryvyi Rih, Oleksandr Vilkul, said Russian forces conducted an extended attack with a missile and 28 drones. He said water supplies had also been disrupted in some areas. — Agencies
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Russia fires hundreds of drones at Ukraine, defying Trump warning
Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late Tuesday (July 15, 2025) and early Wednesday (July 16, 2025), Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. The attacks left one woman dead and wounded more than two dozen people across multiple regions, while a missile attack cut power and water in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's home city of Kryvyi Rig, according to authorities. The bombardment came two days after U.S. President Trump threatened to impose severe sanctions against the country unless it reached a peace settlement within 50 days to end its three-year war on Ukraine. Ukrainian and Russian officials last met for direct peace talks more than a month ago, and no further meetings have been scheduled despite the Kremlin saying it is open for more talks. Russia fired at least 400 drones at Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, as well as an Iskander ballistic missile launched from the annexed Crimean peninsula, the Ukrainian air force said. Overnight drone attacks on the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia left eight wounded, while three were wounded in an attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, local authorities said. Russian attacks on the city of Kryvyi Rig wounded at least 15 people, destroyed an industrial building and disrupted power and water supplies, according to local officials. A 17-year-old boy was among those injured, the city's mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said on Telegram. "He was wounded in the abdominal cavity. He was immediately taken to the hospital, in serious condition. Now doctors are fighting for his life," he wrote. "This has never happened before. A ballistic missile and 28 Shaheds simultaneously," he added, referring to Iranian-designed drones. Russia has stepped up its summer campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall. Its army has pushed ahead on the battlefield, while pounding Ukraine with combined drone, artillery and missile strikes. Mr. Trump said Monday (July 14, 2025) he had struck a deal with NATO chief to supply more American air defence systems and weapons to Ukraine, citing his frustration with Russia's refusal to accept a ceasefire.
Observer
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Russia fires drones at Ukraine, defying Trump warning
Kyiv: Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late on Tuesday and early on Wednesday, Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. The attacks left one woman dead and wounded more than two dozen people across multiple regions, while a missile attack cut power and water in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig, according to authorities. The bombardment came two days after US President Trump threatened to impose severe sanctions against the country unless it reached a peace settlement within 50 days to end its three-year war on Ukraine. Ukrainian and Russian officials last met for direct peace talks more than a month ago, and no further meetings have been scheduled despite the Kremlin saying it is open for more talks. Russia fired at least 400 drones at Ukraine between late on Tuesday and early on Wednesday, as well as an Iskander ballistic missile launched from the annexed Crimean peninsula, the Ukrainian air force said. Overnight drone attacks on the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia left eight wounded, while three were wounded in an attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, local authorities said. Russian attacks on the city of Kryvyi Rig wounded at least 15 people, destroyed an industrial building and disrupted power and water supplies, according to local officials. A 17-year-old boy was among those injured, the city's mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said on Telegram. "He was wounded in the abdominal cavity. He was immediately taken to the hospital, in serious condition. Now doctors are fighting for his life," he wrote. "This has never happened before. A ballistic missile and 28 Shaheds simultaneously," he added, referring to Iranian-designed drones. Russia has stepped up its summer campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall. Its army has pushed ahead on the battlefield, while pounding Ukraine with combined drone, artillery and missile strikes. Trump said on Monday he had struck a deal with NATO chief to supply more American air defence systems and weapons to Ukraine, citing his frustration with Russia's refusal to accept a ceasefire. — AFP
RTÉ News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Russia fires hundreds of drones at Ukraine, defying Trump warning
Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late yesterday and early today, Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. The attacks left one woman dead and wounded more than two dozen people across multiple regions, while a missile attack cut power and water in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig, according to authorities. The bombardment came two days after US President Trump threatened to impose severe sanctions against the country unless it reached a peace settlement within 50 days to end its three-year war on Ukraine. Ukrainian and Russian officials last met for direct peace talks more than a month ago, and no further meetings have been scheduled despite the Kremlin saying it is open for more talks. Russia fired at least 400 drones at Ukraine between late yesterday and early today, as well as an Iskander ballistic missile launched from the annexed Crimean peninsula, the Ukrainian air force said. Overnight drone attacks on the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia left eight wounded, while three were wounded in an attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, local authorities said. Russian attacks on the city of Kryvyi Rig wounded at least 15 people, destroyed an industrial building and disrupted power and water supplies, according to local officials. A 17-year-old boy was among those injured, the city's mayor Oleksandr Vilkul, said on Telegram. "He was wounded in the abdominal cavity. He was immediately taken to the hospital, in serious condition. Now doctors are fighting for his life," he wrote. "This has never happened before. A ballistic missile and 28 Shaheds simultaneously," he added, referring to Iranian-designed drones. Russia has stepped up its summer campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall. Its army has pushed ahead on the battlefield, while pounding Ukraine with combined drone, artillery and missile strikes. Mr Trump said Monday he had struck a deal with NATO chief to supply more American air defence systems and weapons to Ukraine, citing his frustration with Russia's refusal to accept a ceasefire.
