Russian Advances Stalled in Donetsk

The fighting in the Donetsk region has entered an intensified phase, with direct clashes between Ukrainian and Russian military forces yielding outcomes that indicate Russia’s inability to advance in this sector. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are successfully reclaiming territory.

On the Donetsk Front, in the Kurakhovo direction near the Andriyivka settlement, Russian forces launched a mechanized assault on Ukrainian positions today. However, the attack was repelled without success.

Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully neutralized Russian military assets, destroying one tank, two BMP-1/2 infantry fighting vehicles, five military transport vehicles, and eliminating 42 enemy infantry soldiers.

These developments underscore Ukraine’s battlefield advantage, particularly with the continuation of military assistance, which has contributed to the ongoing liberation of towns and villages.

The Flight of the Pumas!

Ukrainian officials report that the British Ministry of Defence is preparing to provide Puma HC2 military transport helicopters to Ukraine free of charge.

All twenty three of the UK’s Puma medium support helicopters, one of the RAF’s longest-serving aircraft, were retired on March 31, 2025. Eight of these helicopters have been modernised by Airbus, at a cost of £260m, and are scheduled to be flown to Ukraine.

Following the British Ministry of Defence’s decision, France is also considering transferring its decommissioned Pumas to Ukraine.

This military assistance is of great importance for Ukraine in terms of putting pressure on the Russian front lines, and could well change the status quo of the war in favour of Ukraine. The fact is clear: after Trump became president, the European continent has become more active in helping Ukraine.