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Andrey Marochko

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Ukraine Reinforces Units with Nationalist Battalions Amid Losses, Expert Says

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Ukraine Reinforces Units with Nationalist Battalions Amid Losses, Expert Says

Ukraine's army command is reportedly reinforcing its units with fighters from nationalist battalions Aidar, Azov, and Right Sector, which are banned in Russia, due to significant losses and a lack of training among conscripts. Military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS that these integrated units are deployed to stabilize the front lines but also suffer losses due to poor combat cohesion.

Russian Forces Advance Westward from Stary Karavan Amid Fierce Ukrainian Resistance

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Russian Forces Advance Westward from Stary Karavan Amid Fierce Ukrainian Resistance

Russian forces are advancing west from Stary Karavan in the Donetsk People's Republic, facing strong resistance from Ukrainian troops utilizing drones and robotic systems. Military expert Andrey Marochko stated that Russian troops are focused on neutralizing enemy weapons to facilitate their advance.

Ukrainian troops retreat from Stary Karavan to fallback positions in Olkhivskiye forests

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Ukrainian troops retreat from Stary Karavan to fallback positions in Olkhivskiye forests

Ukrainian troops have retreated from the settlement of Stary Karavan to fallback positions in the Olkhivskiye forests within the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), according to military expert Andrey Marochko. Marochko stated that Ukrainian forces are now excessively using drones in this section.

Ukrainian Military Suffered Over 31,000 Losses in May, Expert Claims

World·6/2/2026AI summary

Ukrainian Military Suffered Over 31,000 Losses in May, Expert Claims

Military expert Andrey Marochko stated that Ukrainian forces and mercenaries sustained over 31,000 casualties in May along the engagement line. He also detailed the destruction of numerous military assets, including tanks, MLRS, and UAVs.

Ukrainian forces lost 7,830 soldiers from May 16-22, says military expert

5/25/2026AI summary

Ukrainian forces lost 7,830 soldiers from May 16-22, says military expert

Military expert Andrey Marochko claims Ukrainian forces suffered 7,830 casualties, including mercenaries, between May 16-22. He also reported the destruction of numerous Ukrainian military assets, including drones, vehicles, and artillery.

Battlegroup North Leads Territorial Gains in Ukraine, Military Expert Claims

World·5/25/2026AI summary

Battlegroup North Leads Territorial Gains in Ukraine, Military Expert Claims

Russian military expert Andrey Marochko stated that Battlegroup North units made the most significant territorial gains against Ukrainian troops between May 16-22, 2026, advancing in Sumy and Kharkov regions and capturing five settlements. Battlegroup East reportedly inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian forces in Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye.

Kiev loses 8,400 troops, mercenaries in special military op zone in past week — expert

Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian armed forces suffered the greatest manpower losses in the area of operation of Russia’s Battlegroup East in the Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye regions

Kiev loses about 25 troops in botched counterattack near Grishino in Donetsk region

The remnants of the assault forces returned to their initial positions east of Sergeyevka and showed no activity during 24 hours, Andrey Marochko said

Ukraine attacked TASS photojournalist on purpose — Russian military expert

Andrey Marochko said that Russian frontline journalists are a primary target for Ukrainian military formations since they are the ones showcasing the on-the-ground realities

Russia captures Vasilevka in Dobropolye section of DPR from southwest — expert

Earlier, Andrey Marochko told that advancing in the Dobropolye area the Russian military began fighting for Vasilevka in the DPR

Russia begins fighting for Vasilevka in Dobropolye area, expert says

Andrey Marochko noted that the Russian army has recently achieved good results in this area

Kiev loses nearly 41,000 soldiers, mercenaries in combat over month — expert

Andrey Marochko said that Russia increased last year’s spring indicators

Russia uses surgical strike tactics to force Kiev to send reserves to Sumy — expert

Andrey Marochko emphasized that this Russian tactic has caught the Ukrainian forces off guard

Russian Forces Liberate 13 Villages in April Across Kharkov, Sumy, Zaporozhye Regions and DPR

5/4/2026AI summary

Russian Forces Liberate 13 Villages in April Across Kharkov, Sumy, Zaporozhye Regions and DPR

Russian forces liberated 13 villages in April across the Kharkov, Sumy, and Zaporozhye regions as well as in the Donetsk People's Republic, according to military analyst Andrey Marochko. The villages include Miropolskoye in the Sumy Region; Verkhnyaya Pisarevka, Volchanskiye Khutora, Zybino, Veterinarnoye, and Pokalyanoye in the Kharkov Region; Dibrova, Grishino, Ilyichovka, Ilyinovka, Novodmitrovka, and Novoaleksandrovka in the DPR; and Boikovo in the Zaporozhye Region. Battlegroup North retaken five villages, the largest number.

Russian Military Expert Reports 8,000 Ukrainian Casualties Over Past Week

5/4/2026AI summary

Russian Military Expert Reports 8,000 Ukrainian Casualties Over Past Week

Military expert Andrey Marochko reported that Ukrainian forces suffered approximately 8,010 casualties between April 25 and May 1, alongside significant equipment losses in the special military operation zone.

Russian troops tighten encirclement around Konstantinovka in Donetsk region — expert

Russian troops tighten encirclement around Konstantinovka in Donetsk region — expert

According to Andrey Marochko, the seizure of Novodmitrovka creates a threat of encirclement of the entire Kiev’s group of forces stationed in Konstantinovka

Kiev starts using Starlink alternatives in special military operation zone — expert

Kiev starts using Starlink alternatives in special military operation zone — expert

According to Andrey Marochko, Russian troops examining the fragments of a downed Ukrainian drone found a different navigation and communication system

Ukrainian Military Building Multi-Layered Defenses in Sumy Region Near Kursk Border

Defense·4/29/2026AI summary

Ukrainian Military Building Multi-Layered Defenses in Sumy Region Near Kursk Border

Ukrainian military engineers are constructing multi-layered defense lines in three districts of the Sumy Region near the border with Russia's Kursk Region, according to military expert Andrey Marochko. The fortifications include minefields and decoy positions as construction pace accelerates with improving weather.

Russian Forces Control Zemlyanki in Kharkov Region, Push Ukrainian Units 2 km From Belgorod Border

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Russian Forces Control Zemlyanki in Kharkov Region, Push Ukrainian Units 2 km From Belgorod Border

Russian military has established control over the Zemlyanki settlement in the Kharkov Region, pushing Ukrainian units approximately 2 km away from the border with the Belgorod Region. By developing success in the Kharkov direction, Russian forces are forming a buffer zone at the junction with the Belgorod border area, according to military expert Andrey Marochko.

Russian Fighters Capture Part of Forest Belt Near Grishino in DPR

Defense·4/28/2026AI summary

Russian Fighters Capture Part of Forest Belt Near Grishino in DPR

Russian forces have captured part of the forest belt southeast of Vasilyevka and expanded their zone of control near Grishino settlement in the Donetsk People’s Republic, despite Ukrainian counterattacks from Novoaleksandrovka and southeast of Grishino, military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Deploy New Radar Systems Near Konstantinovka

4/28/2026AI summary

Ukrainian Armed Forces Deploy New Radar Systems Near Konstantinovka

Russian military reconnaissance has identified new radar stations and electronic warfare equipment, including Italian-made armored vehicles and American systems, operated by Ukrainian forces near Konstantinovka.

Russian Forces Advancing Toward Slavyansk After Capturing Ilyichovka, Expert Says

Defense·4/28/2026AI summary

Russian Forces Advancing Toward Slavyansk After Capturing Ilyichovka, Expert Says

Russian Armed Forces, after liberating Ilyichovka in the Donetsk People's Republic and reaching the northern bank of the Seversky Donets River, will be able to advance toward Slavyansk, military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS. The expert said the main objective is to reach the Seversky Donets and prepare a foothold for advancement toward Slavyansk. Marochko noted Ukrainian troops are gradually leaving Slavyansk and Kramatorsk as the Ukrainian military command 'understands the fate of these settlements.'

Russian Military Expert Reports Increased Ukrainian Losses in Dnepropetrovsk, Zaporozhye Regions

4/24/2026AI summary

Russian Military Expert Reports Increased Ukrainian Losses in Dnepropetrovsk, Zaporozhye Regions

A Russian military expert has reported increased Ukrainian armed forces losses in the Dnepropetrovsk Region over the past week, specifically near the settlements of Pokrovskoye, Velikomikhailovka, and Andreyevka. Severe losses were also reported near Verkhnyaya Tersa in the Zaporozhye Region. The claims come from Battlegroup Center operations.

Ukrayna askerleri Kovsharovka yakınlarında kendi özel kuvvetlerini vurdu: Yabancı paralı askerler yok edildi

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Ukrayna askerleri Kovsharovka yakınlarında kendi özel kuvvetlerini vurdu: Yabancı paralı askerler yok edildi

Kharkov Bölgesi'ndeki Kovsharovka yakınlarında Ukrayna askerleri, kendi özel kuvvetleri üzerinde 'dost ateşi' ile saldırdı ve aralarında yabancı paralı askerlerin bulunduğu gönüllü birliği yok etti. Olayı askeri uzman Andrey Marochko TASS'a anlattı.