💥 Attack

Russian airstrikes targeted Oleksandrivka, Burlatske, Velyka Novosilka, Novoandriivka, Lobkove, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, and Novopil.

December 17, 2024 Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk Oblast

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Ukrinform Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post UNIAN Censor.NET

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Source Reports

What each source reports. "Source tone" reflects the language used by the outlet — it is not an independent verification.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Key areas of Russian airstrikes include: Oleksandrivka, Burlatske, Velyka Novosilka, Novoandriivka, Lobkove, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Novopil

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Russian troops may encircle Ukrainian forces near Velyka Novosilka, located 74 kilometers from the regional center of Donetsk

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Russian operations in the area aim to sever logistics and occupy the village

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Russian forces have advanced to the gates of Pokrovsk over recent months

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

The speed of Moscow's advance has shocked residents

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Occupiers are destroying Ukrainian fortifications in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, advancing extremely slowly according to the Lugansk operational-tactical group.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

A Russian assault group comprising a Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicle, a passenger car, an IFV, and a Kamaz Patrol 6x6 armoured vehicle attempted to storm Ukrainian positions in the Toretsk sector but was defeated by mine strikes, drone attacks, and infantry neutralization.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:19.353Z

Source story: 3938823-war-update-245-combat-clashes-on-frontlines-over-past-day-most-in-pokrovsk-sector