💥 Attack

Approximately 20,000-25,000 Russian paratroopers from the 217th Guards Airborne Regiment of the 98th Airborne Division are attempting to capture Chasiv Yar and surrounding settlements.

Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Post Kyiv Independent

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

Russian paratroopers from the 217th Guards Airborne Regiment of the 98th Airborne Division are fighting against us on the frontline segment opposite Chasiv Yar. Around 20-25,000 Russian troops are trying to storm Chasiv Yar and the vicinity of settlements near it.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

There is no Russian army in the city. As of now, the town is ours.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The situation is under the control of Ukraine's Defence Forces.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

Russians are continuously attacking Ukrainian lines but unable to seize ground and forced to withdraw.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Russian forces gained territory near Chasiv Yar

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

As many as 20,000 to 25,000 Russian troops are attempting to storm Chasiv Yar and surrounding settlements

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Extracted: 2026-02-20T04:45:23.966Z

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