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Intensified Russian Attacks and Evacuations in Donbas and Ukraine

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated yesterday

The latest in this situation

  1. Russian forces resupply near Crimea; ceasefire talks held in Donbas.
  2. Russian forces conducted strikes near Lyman and damaged energy infrastructure, while the Kremlin pushed for a trilateral meeting with the US and China.
  3. Russian forces used Dobropillia to complete the encirclement of the Donetsk region, planning an advance toward Barvinkove.
  4. ISW details four breakthroughs and advances in the Donbas conflict zone.
  5. Russian missile attacks struck Pryluky, Kyiv, and Kremenchuk, with casualties reported in Pryluky.

How it started

70 reports, 7 independent, last reported Wed 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 5 independent outlets

Russian strikes on the Donbas region have intensified, prompting forced evacuations from cities like Kramatorsk. The bombardment of Slovyansk has increased significantly, and Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in attacks on Ukrainian cities.

From el-balad.com, euronews.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The escalating military campaign, which includes missile attacks on major cities and intensified fighting in Donbas, causes significant destruction to residential housing and infrastructure. Furthermore, Russia is increasing its production of long-range weapons and deepening military ties with North Korea.

From el-balad.com, euronews.com, newsweek.com

Who's involved

  • KyivCapital of Ukraine, targeted by Russian missile and drone campaigns.
  • MoscowConducting missile and drone campaigns against Ukrainian cities.
  • DonbasIndustrial region in southeastern Ukraine where fighting is intensifying.
  • KramatorskCity in Ukraine experiencing direct targeting and forced evacuations.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • KyivSpeculative

    The increased missile and drone campaign might increase infrastructure damage costs in the capital.

  • DonbasSpeculative

    The region might face operational losses, potentially affecting local supply chains.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Russian forces resupply near Crimea; ceasefire talks held in Donbas.1 source
  2. Russia escalates missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, targeting facilities like Boryspil, while Donetsk remains a fiercely contested region.Sub-event
  3. Ukrainian offensive reported north and east of Lyman, while the Kremlin claims Russia's victory in the war against Ukraine is imminent.Sub-event
  4. Escalating air war targets energy and logistics facilities in Kyiv.Sub-event
  5. The administration is marketing the occupied region of Donetsk Oblast as an investment destination, despite ongoing attacks by Russian forces.Sub-event
  6. Russian missile attacks targeted Ukrainian infrastructure in Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih, while Ukrainian drones struck the Moscow region.Sub-event
  7. Kyiv has updated its military strategy, while observations suggest Russian civilians are now feeling the impact of the war.Sub-event
  8. A company named Esko is monitoring incoming ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, which are increasingly originating from Moscow, and is using Telegram to issue real-time alerts.Sub-event
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  1. Russia has stated its war aim to seize the Donbas region, with Donetsk Oblast forming part of Ukraine's defenses.Sub-event
  2. Mechanized assault near Pokrovsk and drone strikes against S-400 in Crimea.1 source
  3. Ongoing conflict in Donbas requires body recovery missions.Sub-event
  4. Russia implements a systematic air and naval blockade targeting the region around Kyiv.Sub-event
  5. Escalation of the war with Russian targets in Ukrainian cities, continued push in Donetsk, and the status of Crimea.1 source

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