Russia captures key eastern Ukrainian town, exposing Kyiv’s critical vulnerabilities
cnn.com/2024/10/02/europe/vuhledar-russia-ukraine-war-capture-intl/
Quick Glance: Russia Seizes Key Town Vuhledar in Ukraine Conflict
- Russia has captured the eastern town of Vuhledar, highlighting Kyiv's challenges as it enters its third wartime winter.
- Ukraine's military confirmed its withdrawal to save personnel and equipment after Russia successfully encircled the area.
- The loss of Vuhledar is seen as a significant setback for Ukraine, particularly following President Zelensky's recent visit to the U.S.
- Ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure indicate that the upcoming winter will be extremely difficult.
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| Last Updated | Oct 04 |
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What the fall of Wuhledar means for Ukraine: After years of bitter resistance, Wuhledar in eastern Ukraine has fallen to the Russian attackers ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-wuhledar-104.html
Russia captures key town of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine: Mining town located on strategic high ground links eastern and southern fronts, acts as supply hub for ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/2/russia-reportedly-captures-key-town-of-vuhledar-in-eastern-ukraine
Vuhledar falls as Ukrainian forces withdrew after years of fighting
euronews.com/2024/10/02/the-fall-of-vuhledar-ukrainian-forces-withdrew-after-two-and-a-half-years-of-fighting
Ukraine pulls troops from Vuhledar as Russia advances: The withdrawal comes a day after Russian troops reached the center of the the strategic town. Meanwhile ...
dw.com/en/ukraine-pulls-troops-from-vuhledar-as-russia-advances/live-70384175
Russia conquers outpost: What the Ukrainian withdrawal from Wuhledar means for the war
n-tv.de/politik/Was-der-ukrainische-Rueckzug-aus-Wuhledar-fuer-den-Krieg-bedeutet-article25266528.html
Ukraine: With the fall of Vuhledar, a symbol of resistance is in Russian hands: The Ukrainian armed forces successfully resisted for two and a half years ...
nzz.ch/international/ukraine-mit-dem-fall-von-wuhledar-ist-ein-widerstandssymbol-in-russischer-hand-ld.1851109
Russians claim key city of Vuhledar in Ukraine's east: For more than two years Russia has been trying to take this city as it advances in eastern Ukraine.
bbc.com/news/articles/cx2knzxn9x7o
Ukraine's military will pull out of Vuhledar in the east after 2 years of intense fighting
apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-vuhledar-186ac647ae5ac93d6007e31a82a5e1ae
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces withdraw from Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast: Key developments on Oct. 2: * Ukrainian forces withdraw from Vuhledar in Donetsk ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-oct-2-2/
The significance behind Russia's capture of the Ukrainian stronghold of Vuhledar: Russian troops took control of Vuhledar in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region on ...
go.france24.com/OqE
Russian captures key town in eastern Ukraine after two years of grinding battle: Vuhledar, a town Ukrainian forces fought tooth and nail to keep ...
smh.com.au/world/europe/russian-captures-key-town-in-eastern-ukraine-after-two-years-of-grinding-battle-20241004-p5kft8.html
Ukrainian brigade says it minimized losses through strategic retreat from Vuhledar - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/10/03/ukrainian-brigade-says-it-minimized-losses-through-strategic-retreat-from-vuhledar/
'Lives are more important than buildings' — Zelensky defends Vuhledar withdrawal
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-on-vuhedar/
What Went Wrong for Ukraine at Vuhledar?: After almost two years of fighting, Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from Vuhledar, a key defensive outpost in the ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/03/what-went-wrong-for-ukraine-at-vuhledar-a86565
War in Ukraine: "Wuhledar, that was it": Russian troops have taken the mining town of Wuhledar in eastern Ukraine. In doing so, they have also secured an ...
taz.de/!6040605/
"Strategic outpost" in winter: Taking Wuhledar gives Putin's troops an advantage
fr.de/politik/ukraine-krieg-wuhledar-einnahme-gefallen-donbass-russland-armee-folgen-wladimir-putin-zr-93335122.html
Russia has captured Vuhledar after two years of Ukrainian resistance. How significant is the capture?
abc.net.au/news/2024-10-03/russia-captures-vuhledar-after-two-years-of-ukrainian-resistance/104426592
Saudi Gazette/ Oct 03
Russians claim key city of Vuhledar in Ukraine's east: Russian troops have taken complete control of the eastern city of Vuhledar, which Ukrainian forces ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/645949
Russia likely seized Vuhledar, a key town, after almost 2 years of trying: Russian forces have likely taken the eastern town of Vuhledar after a long fight ...
businessinsider.com/russia-vuhledar-seize-key-town-ukraine-2-years-fighting-war-2024-10
Ukraine's military withdraws from front-line town of Vuhledar after 2 years of fighting
pbs.org/newshour/world/ukraines-military-withdraws-from-front-line-town-of-vuhledar-after-2-years-of-fighting
Daily Sabah Oct 02
Russia cracks 2-year resistance to capture E. Ukraine's Vuhledar: Russian forces captured the strategically important eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar on ...
dailysabah.com/world/europe/russia-cracks-2-year-resistance-to-capture-e-ukraines-vuhledar
Ukraine's armed forces continue to retreat in the face of Russian attacks: With fewer human and material resources, Ukraine is struggling to hold out ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/10/02/ukraine-s-armed-forces-continue-to-retreat-in-the-face-of-russian-attacks_6728021_4.html
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 12:31 Ukrainian military orders withdrawal of its troops from Wuhledar +++
n-tv.de/politik/12-31-Ukrainisches-Militaer-ordnet-Rueckzug-seiner-Truppen-aus-Wuhledar-an--article23143824.html
KuwaitTimes Oct 02
Russia captures town after 2 years of Ukrainian resistance | Kuwait Times Newspaper
kuwaittimes.com/article/19629/world/europe/russia-captures-town-after-2-years-of-ukrainian-resistance/
The fall of Wuhledar: Russia takes over a town in the Donetsk region: After more than two and a half years of heavy fighting, the Ukrainian city of Vuhledar in ...
de.euronews.com/2024/10/02/der-fall-von-wuhledar-russland-nimmt-stadt-in-der-region-donezk-ein
t.me Oct 02
The Fall Of Vuhledar: What It Means For Ukraine’s Beleaguered Military : Ukraine lost the Donbas coal-mining city of Vuhledar, amid a relentless ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-war-vuhledar/33143696.html
Ukraine's military will pull out of Vuhledar in the east after 2 years of intense fighting
ctvnews.ca/world/ukraine-s-military-will-pull-out-of-vuhledar-in-the-east-after-2-years-of-intense-fighting-1.7058839
Russia tightens grip on Donetsk region as it captures key Ukrainian town: Kyiv’s forces had to withdraw to avoid encirclement.
politico.eu/article/ukraine-russia-defense-town-donetsk-region-army-combat/
Ukraine's military to pull out of frontline town of Vuhledar after two years of intense fighting
standard.co.uk/news/world/ukraine-russia-war-vuhledar-latest-frontline-pokrovsk-b1185468.html
The fall of Vuhledar is a microcosm of Ukraine's wartime predicament: Ukrainian military officials and lawmakers say the front-line town of Vuhledar has fallen ...
apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-vuhledar-2403780647659883a203feda35dd8ccc
Ukraine Army Says Withdrawing From Eastern Stronghold of Vuhledar: Ukraine's army said Wednesday it was withdrawing from the eastern town of Vuhledar ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/02/ukraine-army-says-withdrawing-from-eastern-stronghold-of-vuhledar-a86546
Russia captures town of Vuhledar after two years of Ukrainian resistance: Ukraine’s eastern military command said it ordered a pullback from the hilltop coal ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-russia-captures-town-of-vuhledar-after-two-years-of-ukrainian/
Ukraine apparently loses its outpost of Wuhledar in the east: The mining town of Wuhledar was fought over for more than two years. Now Russian soldiers are said ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/ukraine-verliert-im-osten-offenbar-ihren-vorposten-wuhledar-110022446.html
The Telegraph: Russia secures control of key Ukrainian stronghold in eastern Donbas, securing biggest victory since February - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/10/02/the-telegraph-russia-secures-control-of-key-ukrainian-stronghold-in-eastern-donbas-securing-biggest-victory-since-february/
Russia Seizes Key Eastern Stronghold of Vuhledar: Ukraine's military has said it has withdrawn troops from the frontline town of Vuhledar in the Donetsk region.
newsweek.com/russia-seizes-vuhledar-ukraine-war-donetsk-frontline-1962473
Russia Claims Kyiv’s Stronghold of Vuhledar – Reports: Russian troops took control of Kyiv’s stronghold of Vuhledar in the eastern Donetsk region on Wednesday ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/02/russia-claims-kyivs-stronghold-of-vuhledar-reports-a86546
Ukrainian forces withdraw from Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast: "The higher command authorized a manoeuvre to withdraw units from Vuhledar in order to save ...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-forces-withdraw-from-vuhledar/
The fall of Vuhledar: How Ukraine lost the ‘fortress town’ and what its capture could mean for the war’s future — Meduza
meduza.io/en/feature/2024/10/02/the-fall-of-vuhledar-how-ukraine-lost-the-fortress-town-and-what-its-capture-could-mean-for-the-war-s-future
Russian forces capture Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine: War bloggers : Russian troops have taken the whole of the town of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/10/02/russian-forces-capture-vuhledar-in-eastern-ukraine-war-bloggers-
Russia takes strategically important town of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine: Steady advance in eastern Donetsk comes as Kyiv struggles to secure long-term western ...
ft.com/content/050af965-f176-43fe-a2cb-82596ba8caea
ISW: Russian forces likely seize Vuhledar after years of failed attempts - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/10/02/isw-russian-forces-likely-seize-vuhledar-after-years-of-failed-attempts/
Russian forces push into Vuhledar, raising flag in devastated Donbas stronghold: Russian troops have reached the center of Vuhledar, a bastion on strategic high ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/10/02/russian-forces-push-into-vuhledar-raising-flag-in-devastated-donbas-stronghold
Russian troops reach centre of Ukrainian bastion Vuhledar: Vuhledar has strategic significance because of its high ground and its location near the junction of ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-russian-troops-reach-centre-of-ukrainian-bastion-vuhledar/
Fighting continues in Vuhledar, residents remain in town : Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, has said that fighting is taking ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/10/1/7477593/
Vuhledar's fall likely imminent as Russian forces approach city center - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/10/01/vuhledars-fall-likely-imminent-as-russian-forces-approach-city-center/
Ukraine loses battle for "Fortress Wuhledar": What the defeat means for the course of the war
tagesspiegel.de/internationales/ukraine-verliert-kampf-um-festung-wuhledar-was-die-niederlage-fur-den-kriegsverlauf-bedeutet-12473747.html
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pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/10/2/7477719/
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