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🇷🇺 Russia has moved four Regiments and elements of two more from northern to western Kharkiv since the beginning of July. This marks another shift away from the northern direction.
This transfer aims at reinforcing the successes near Kupyansk, whereas the Russian northern campaign has mostly failed.
This transfer aims at reinforcing the successes near Kupyansk, whereas the Russian northern campaign has mostly failed.
October 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🇷🇺 Russia has moved four Regiments and elements of two more from northern to western Kharkiv since the beginning of July. This marks another shift away from the northern direction.
This transfer aims at reinforcing the successes near Kupyansk, whereas the Russian northern campaign has mostly failed.
This transfer aims at reinforcing the successes near Kupyansk, whereas the Russian northern campaign has mostly failed.
🇷🇺 Russia continues to redeploy forces away from southern Pokrovsk
-90th Tank Division is now entirely south of Ivanivka-Novopavlivka
-35th, 55th, 74th, 137th Brigades redeployed from southern Pokrovsk towards Novopavlivka
-Only 15th, 30th Brigades & elements of 27th Division remain south of Pokrovsk
-90th Tank Division is now entirely south of Ivanivka-Novopavlivka
-35th, 55th, 74th, 137th Brigades redeployed from southern Pokrovsk towards Novopavlivka
-Only 15th, 30th Brigades & elements of 27th Division remain south of Pokrovsk
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
🇷🇺 Russia continues to redeploy forces away from southern Pokrovsk
-90th Tank Division is now entirely south of Ivanivka-Novopavlivka
-35th, 55th, 74th, 137th Brigades redeployed from southern Pokrovsk towards Novopavlivka
-Only 15th, 30th Brigades & elements of 27th Division remain south of Pokrovsk
-90th Tank Division is now entirely south of Ivanivka-Novopavlivka
-35th, 55th, 74th, 137th Brigades redeployed from southern Pokrovsk towards Novopavlivka
-Only 15th, 30th Brigades & elements of 27th Division remain south of Pokrovsk
🇷🇺 Unit movements in the south Donetsk direction:
- 29th and 36th Army shifted south to reinforce the push towards Pokrovs'ke
- 90th Tank Division took up the positions near the Vovcha river
- 74th and 137th Brigade take over old 90th Tank Division positions
- 29th and 36th Army shifted south to reinforce the push towards Pokrovs'ke
- 90th Tank Division took up the positions near the Vovcha river
- 74th and 137th Brigade take over old 90th Tank Division positions
September 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
🇷🇺 Unit movements in the south Donetsk direction:
- 29th and 36th Army shifted south to reinforce the push towards Pokrovs'ke
- 90th Tank Division took up the positions near the Vovcha river
- 74th and 137th Brigade take over old 90th Tank Division positions
- 29th and 36th Army shifted south to reinforce the push towards Pokrovs'ke
- 90th Tank Division took up the positions near the Vovcha river
- 74th and 137th Brigade take over old 90th Tank Division positions
🇷🇺 Russian Regrouping
Due to water shortages in Donetsk, many Russian units turn to volunteers for essential supplies.
Through this we have been able to confirm that the 61st and 336th Naval Infantry Brigades are in Donetsk, joining the Russian Naval Infantry Grouping
Due to water shortages in Donetsk, many Russian units turn to volunteers for essential supplies.
Through this we have been able to confirm that the 61st and 336th Naval Infantry Brigades are in Donetsk, joining the Russian Naval Infantry Grouping
September 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🇷🇺 Russian Regrouping
Due to water shortages in Donetsk, many Russian units turn to volunteers for essential supplies.
Through this we have been able to confirm that the 61st and 336th Naval Infantry Brigades are in Donetsk, joining the Russian Naval Infantry Grouping
Due to water shortages in Donetsk, many Russian units turn to volunteers for essential supplies.
Through this we have been able to confirm that the 61st and 336th Naval Infantry Brigades are in Donetsk, joining the Russian Naval Infantry Grouping
🇷🇺Russian redeployments continue.
The battered 11th Air Assault Brigade has moved from Sumy to Kherson to free up the 104th Air Assault Division for further offensive operations in southern Zaporizhia
The battered 11th Air Assault Brigade has moved from Sumy to Kherson to free up the 104th Air Assault Division for further offensive operations in southern Zaporizhia
September 9, 2025 at 5:41 AM
🇷🇺Russian redeployments continue.
The battered 11th Air Assault Brigade has moved from Sumy to Kherson to free up the 104th Air Assault Division for further offensive operations in southern Zaporizhia
The battered 11th Air Assault Brigade has moved from Sumy to Kherson to free up the 104th Air Assault Division for further offensive operations in southern Zaporizhia
Ukrainian units are beginning to transfer out of Sumy, following Russia's regrouping that we reported on last week.
In this thread we will review the current Ukrainian disposition in Sumy, including recent changes and which units might move out soon.
In this thread we will review the current Ukrainian disposition in Sumy, including recent changes and which units might move out soon.
September 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Ukrainian units are beginning to transfer out of Sumy, following Russia's regrouping that we reported on last week.
In this thread we will review the current Ukrainian disposition in Sumy, including recent changes and which units might move out soon.
In this thread we will review the current Ukrainian disposition in Sumy, including recent changes and which units might move out soon.
The Ukrainian 3rd Army Corps (3AK), based on the infamous 3rd Assault Brigade, revealed part of its subordinate Brigades last week.
Their sector is the Izyum axis and, as was previously reported by Ukrainian press, they replaced Tactical Group "Kreminna" in June.
Their sector is the Izyum axis and, as was previously reported by Ukrainian press, they replaced Tactical Group "Kreminna" in June.
August 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Ukrainian 3rd Army Corps (3AK), based on the infamous 3rd Assault Brigade, revealed part of its subordinate Brigades last week.
Their sector is the Izyum axis and, as was previously reported by Ukrainian press, they replaced Tactical Group "Kreminna" in June.
Their sector is the Izyum axis and, as was previously reported by Ukrainian press, they replaced Tactical Group "Kreminna" in June.
The new Ukrainian 159th Mechanized Brigade seems to have been (at least partially) committed to the Zaporizhzhia axis.
It is unclear how it will fit within the 17th Army Corps, recently deployed to this area.
It might only be in a supporting role for the moment.
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It is unclear how it will fit within the 17th Army Corps, recently deployed to this area.
It might only be in a supporting role for the moment.
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sirdo on X: "98th TDF Battalion striking various RU positions in Novopokrovka 159th Mechanized Brigade (insignia upper right corner) also involved - first geolocation for this new unit. 0:27-0:52 47.511703, 35.977967 https://t.co/0tfji0c9MI @UAControlMap @GeoConfirmed https://t.co/49DEHgInjX" / X
98th TDF Battalion striking various RU positions in Novopokrovka 159th Mechanized Brigade (insignia upper right corner) also involved - first geolocation for this new unit. 0:27-0:52 47.511703, 35.977967 https://t.co/0tfji0c9MI @UAControlMap @GeoConfirmed https://t.co/49DEHgInjX
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July 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The new Ukrainian 159th Mechanized Brigade seems to have been (at least partially) committed to the Zaporizhzhia axis.
It is unclear how it will fit within the 17th Army Corps, recently deployed to this area.
It might only be in a supporting role for the moment.
x.com/sirdo_/statu...
It is unclear how it will fit within the 17th Army Corps, recently deployed to this area.
It might only be in a supporting role for the moment.
x.com/sirdo_/statu...
The Ukrainian 17th Army Corps (17AK) has likely deployed to the front, replacing the Operational Tactical Group (OTU) Zaporizhzhia.
Most units assigned to the Corps are currently holding the line between Kam'yans'ke and Huliajpole.
(Boundaries on the map are approximate)
Most units assigned to the Corps are currently holding the line between Kam'yans'ke and Huliajpole.
(Boundaries on the map are approximate)
July 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Ukrainian 17th Army Corps (17AK) has likely deployed to the front, replacing the Operational Tactical Group (OTU) Zaporizhzhia.
Most units assigned to the Corps are currently holding the line between Kam'yans'ke and Huliajpole.
(Boundaries on the map are approximate)
Most units assigned to the Corps are currently holding the line between Kam'yans'ke and Huliajpole.
(Boundaries on the map are approximate)
What Ukrainian units are defending Kam'yans'ke against the recent Russian push?
The overall sector belongs to the 128th Territorial Defence (TDF) Brigade, supported by various attachments.
The 128th Mountain Assault Brigade holds its eastern flank.
Yes, this can be confusing.
The overall sector belongs to the 128th Territorial Defence (TDF) Brigade, supported by various attachments.
The 128th Mountain Assault Brigade holds its eastern flank.
Yes, this can be confusing.
July 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What Ukrainian units are defending Kam'yans'ke against the recent Russian push?
The overall sector belongs to the 128th Territorial Defence (TDF) Brigade, supported by various attachments.
The 128th Mountain Assault Brigade holds its eastern flank.
Yes, this can be confusing.
The overall sector belongs to the 128th Territorial Defence (TDF) Brigade, supported by various attachments.
The 128th Mountain Assault Brigade holds its eastern flank.
Yes, this can be confusing.
One of our members released an article today on @tochnyi.info about Russian military transfers to Armenia. Which military units, where they are operating right now and why they might have been chosen.
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July 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
One of our members released an article today on @tochnyi.info about Russian military transfers to Armenia. Which military units, where they are operating right now and why they might have been chosen.
tochnyi.info/2025/07/russ...
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The Russian 155th Naval Infantry Brigade's command post was hit by a HIMARS strike in Korenevo (Kursk oblast) on July 2nd.
Major General Mikhail Evgenyevich Gudkov, deputy commander (coastal and land forces) of the Russian Navy was confirmed Killed In Action in the strike.
Major General Mikhail Evgenyevich Gudkov, deputy commander (coastal and land forces) of the Russian Navy was confirmed Killed In Action in the strike.
July 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Russian 155th Naval Infantry Brigade's command post was hit by a HIMARS strike in Korenevo (Kursk oblast) on July 2nd.
Major General Mikhail Evgenyevich Gudkov, deputy commander (coastal and land forces) of the Russian Navy was confirmed Killed In Action in the strike.
Major General Mikhail Evgenyevich Gudkov, deputy commander (coastal and land forces) of the Russian Navy was confirmed Killed In Action in the strike.
Today a little boy was killed in Pravdyne, Kherson.
According to our unit data (in cooperation with @kelley7622.tochnyi.info) it is highly likely that either the 80th Arctic Brigade, the 61st Naval Infantry Brigade, the Drone unit "Delta Team" or 337th VDV was responsible for this atrocity.
According to our unit data (in cooperation with @kelley7622.tochnyi.info) it is highly likely that either the 80th Arctic Brigade, the 61st Naval Infantry Brigade, the Drone unit "Delta Team" or 337th VDV was responsible for this atrocity.
July 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Today a little boy was killed in Pravdyne, Kherson.
According to our unit data (in cooperation with @kelley7622.tochnyi.info) it is highly likely that either the 80th Arctic Brigade, the 61st Naval Infantry Brigade, the Drone unit "Delta Team" or 337th VDV was responsible for this atrocity.
According to our unit data (in cooperation with @kelley7622.tochnyi.info) it is highly likely that either the 80th Arctic Brigade, the 61st Naval Infantry Brigade, the Drone unit "Delta Team" or 337th VDV was responsible for this atrocity.
Ukraine’s military intelligence service GUR released an intercepted Russian telegram today. While we don't have more information about alleged transfers to Armenia, we have translated most mentioned Military Numbers to Military Unit Names
July 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Ukraine’s military intelligence service GUR released an intercepted Russian telegram today. While we don't have more information about alleged transfers to Armenia, we have translated most mentioned Military Numbers to Military Unit Names
The Ukrainian 20th Army Corps (20AK) might be deploying to the frontline after revealing its units.
With 4 of its maneuver brigades currently operating in southern Donetsk, it will partly replace Tactical Group Vuhledar (TGr Vuhledar).
(Boundaries on the map are approximate)
With 4 of its maneuver brigades currently operating in southern Donetsk, it will partly replace Tactical Group Vuhledar (TGr Vuhledar).
(Boundaries on the map are approximate)
June 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Ukrainian 20th Army Corps (20AK) might be deploying to the frontline after revealing its units.
With 4 of its maneuver brigades currently operating in southern Donetsk, it will partly replace Tactical Group Vuhledar (TGr Vuhledar).
(Boundaries on the map are approximate)
With 4 of its maneuver brigades currently operating in southern Donetsk, it will partly replace Tactical Group Vuhledar (TGr Vuhledar).
(Boundaries on the map are approximate)
🇷🇺 Russian units operating in Kursk/Sumy Oblast.
Thread:
Contrary to initial beliefs, most Russian units remained in Kursk and continued assault operations through April and May, with additional units recently reintroduced
Thread:
Contrary to initial beliefs, most Russian units remained in Kursk and continued assault operations through April and May, with additional units recently reintroduced
June 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
🇷🇺 Russian units operating in Kursk/Sumy Oblast.
Thread:
Contrary to initial beliefs, most Russian units remained in Kursk and continued assault operations through April and May, with additional units recently reintroduced
Thread:
Contrary to initial beliefs, most Russian units remained in Kursk and continued assault operations through April and May, with additional units recently reintroduced
Ukrainian reinforcements west of Toretsk
Our previous thread on this area highlighted the lack of Ukrainian reinforcements (above battalion echelon) being committed.
It has since become clear that they actually arrived, beginning in late April.
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Our previous thread on this area highlighted the lack of Ukrainian reinforcements (above battalion echelon) being committed.
It has since become clear that they actually arrived, beginning in late April.
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May 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Ukrainian reinforcements west of Toretsk
Our previous thread on this area highlighted the lack of Ukrainian reinforcements (above battalion echelon) being committed.
It has since become clear that they actually arrived, beginning in late April.
bsky.app/profile/waru...
Our previous thread on this area highlighted the lack of Ukrainian reinforcements (above battalion echelon) being committed.
It has since become clear that they actually arrived, beginning in late April.
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Additional units are being transferred from the Kurakhove axis toward the Pokrovsk-Toretsk line.
Following the redeployment of the 8th Combined Arms Army, the 68th Army Corps has also been redeployed.
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Following the redeployment of the 8th Combined Arms Army, the 68th Army Corps has also been redeployed.
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May 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Additional units are being transferred from the Kurakhove axis toward the Pokrovsk-Toretsk line.
Following the redeployment of the 8th Combined Arms Army, the 68th Army Corps has also been redeployed.
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Following the redeployment of the 8th Combined Arms Army, the 68th Army Corps has also been redeployed.
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As reported in February, the 🇷🇺8th Guards Combined Arms Army was transferred from the Kurakhove axis to the “Toretsk direction”.
It has since become clear that the focus of its 20th Motorized Rifle Division and 68th Tank Regiment lies between Niu-York & Novoleksandrivka.
As reported in February, the 🇷🇺8th Guards Combined Arms Army was transferred from the Kurakhove axis to the “Toretsk direction”.
It has since become clear that the focus of its 20th Motorized Rifle Division and 68th Tank Regiment lies between Niu-York & Novoleksandrivka.
May 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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As reported in February, the 🇷🇺8th Guards Combined Arms Army was transferred from the Kurakhove axis to the “Toretsk direction”.
It has since become clear that the focus of its 20th Motorized Rifle Division and 68th Tank Regiment lies between Niu-York & Novoleksandrivka.
As reported in February, the 🇷🇺8th Guards Combined Arms Army was transferred from the Kurakhove axis to the “Toretsk direction”.
It has since become clear that the focus of its 20th Motorized Rifle Division and 68th Tank Regiment lies between Niu-York & Novoleksandrivka.
We are discovering more and more of the structure of the new 68th Motorized Rifle Division, formed on basis of the 25th Motor Rifle Regiment
New formations:
121st Motorized Rifle Regiment: MUN 50183
122nd Motorized Rifle Regiment: MUN 50333
52nd Reconnaissance Battalion: MUN ?
New formations:
121st Motorized Rifle Regiment: MUN 50183
122nd Motorized Rifle Regiment: MUN 50333
52nd Reconnaissance Battalion: MUN ?
April 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are discovering more and more of the structure of the new 68th Motorized Rifle Division, formed on basis of the 25th Motor Rifle Regiment
New formations:
121st Motorized Rifle Regiment: MUN 50183
122nd Motorized Rifle Regiment: MUN 50333
52nd Reconnaissance Battalion: MUN ?
New formations:
121st Motorized Rifle Regiment: MUN 50183
122nd Motorized Rifle Regiment: MUN 50333
52nd Reconnaissance Battalion: MUN ?
We have found the first insignia for a subunit of the newly formed 68th Motorized Rifle Division. It likely belongs to its 122nd Motorized Rifle Regiment.
For this Regiment we also managed to figure out its unique Military Unit Number, namely 50333
For this Regiment we also managed to figure out its unique Military Unit Number, namely 50333
April 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We have found the first insignia for a subunit of the newly formed 68th Motorized Rifle Division. It likely belongs to its 122nd Motorized Rifle Regiment.
For this Regiment we also managed to figure out its unique Military Unit Number, namely 50333
For this Regiment we also managed to figure out its unique Military Unit Number, namely 50333
THREAD
Significant Russian troop movements in the Kupyansk direction.
Russia moves three regiments from Pishchane direction towards Terny, increases attacks near Kyslivka and reinforces the attack against Zapadne.
Significant Russian troop movements in the Kupyansk direction.
Russia moves three regiments from Pishchane direction towards Terny, increases attacks near Kyslivka and reinforces the attack against Zapadne.
April 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Significant Russian troop movements in the Kupyansk direction.
Russia moves three regiments from Pishchane direction towards Terny, increases attacks near Kyslivka and reinforces the attack against Zapadne.
Significant Russian troop movements in the Kupyansk direction.
Russia moves three regiments from Pishchane direction towards Terny, increases attacks near Kyslivka and reinforces the attack against Zapadne.
THREAD
In March Ukrainian forces attacked Belgorod oblast, capturing the villages of Demidovka and Popovka.
Apparently, more Ukrainian units than initially believed are involved, including several brigades previously in Kursk oblast and soldiers transferred from support branches.
In March Ukrainian forces attacked Belgorod oblast, capturing the villages of Demidovka and Popovka.
Apparently, more Ukrainian units than initially believed are involved, including several brigades previously in Kursk oblast and soldiers transferred from support branches.
April 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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In March Ukrainian forces attacked Belgorod oblast, capturing the villages of Demidovka and Popovka.
Apparently, more Ukrainian units than initially believed are involved, including several brigades previously in Kursk oblast and soldiers transferred from support branches.
In March Ukrainian forces attacked Belgorod oblast, capturing the villages of Demidovka and Popovka.
Apparently, more Ukrainian units than initially believed are involved, including several brigades previously in Kursk oblast and soldiers transferred from support branches.
The Russian 327th Coast Guard Regiment (MUN 92754, FSB Border Guards, БОХР) has been suffering heavy casualties in Toretsk since their deployment in early February 2025
April 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The Russian 327th Coast Guard Regiment (MUN 92754, FSB Border Guards, БОХР) has been suffering heavy casualties in Toretsk since their deployment in early February 2025
The Russian 327th Coast Defense Regiment (MUN 92754, FSB Border Guards, БОХР) has been suffering heavy casualties in Toretsk since their deployment in early February 2025
April 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Russian 327th Coast Defense Regiment (MUN 92754, FSB Border Guards, БОХР) has been suffering heavy casualties in Toretsk since their deployment in early February 2025