Special military operation

Operations of the Volunteer Battalion named after Andrey the First‑Called in Zaporozhye Oblast. Russia. Zaporozhye Oblast. A serviceman during training with a handheld anti-tank rocket launcher (RPG). The Volunteer Battalion named after Andrey the First‑Called is positioned on the second line of defense in the liberated part of Zaporozhye Oblast. Fighters are strengthening and extending trench networks and conduct combat drills

Operations of the Volunteer Battalion named after Andrey the First‑Called in Zaporozhye Oblast. Russia. Zaporozhye Oblast. A nighttime sortie of a serviceman to the forward line with an anti-tank guided missile. The Volunteer Battalion named after Andrey the First‑Called is positioned on the second line of defense in the liberated part of Zaporozhye Oblast. Fighters are strengthening and extending trench networks and conduct combat drills

Operations of the Volunteer Battalion named after Andrey the First‑Called in Zaporozhye Oblast. Russia. Zaporozhye Oblast. A serviceman on the eve of Orthodox Easter in a dugout. The Volunteer Battalion named after Andrey the First‑Called is positioned on the second line of defense in the liberated part of Zaporozhye Oblast. Fighters are strengthening and extending trench networks and conduct combat drills.

Operations of the Volunteer Battalion named after Andrey the First‑Called in Zaporozhye Oblast. Russia. Zaporozhye Oblast. Servicemen resting in a dugout. The Volunteer Battalion named after Andrey the First‑Called is positioned on the second line of defense in the liberated part of Zaporozhye Oblast. Fighters are strengthening and extending trench networks and conduct combat exercises

Mobilized personnel from Chuvashia in the SMO zone in Kherson Oblast. Russia. Kherson Oblast. A serviceman of an engineer‑sapper company, called up under partial mobilization in the Chuvash Republic, in the special military operation zone. The unit’s tasks include neutralizing and destroying discovered unattended or unexploded munitions. Among other duties, the fighters clear civilian facilities and agricultural land of mines and unexploded ordnance after AFU shelling.

Operations of the "Grad" MLRS in Donetsk Oblast. Russia. Donetsk Oblast. A serviceman from the crew of a "Grad" multiple‑launch rocket system at a "Grad" combat vehicle in the special military operation zone

Explosion in the center of Lugansk . Russia. LPR. Lugansk. An investigator from the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation at a barbershop where an explosion occurred. According to eyewitnesses, a grenade exploded inside the barbershop. At least 5 people were injured in the incident, 3 of them in serious condition.

Consequences of Donetsk Artillery Attack. Russia. Donetsk People's Republic. Donetsk. Private Residential House Damaged Following an Artillery Strike by Ukrainian Forces in Kyivskky District.

Consequences of Donetsk Bombardment. Russia. Donetsk People's Republic. Donetsk. People at the site of the Scientific Research, Design Engineering and Technological Institute for Explosion-Protected and Mine Electrical Equipment following artillery fire from Ukrainian forces. The Donetsk People's Republic joined Russia following a referendum held between September 23 and 27, 2022.

Consequences of Volnovakha Bombardment. Russia. Donetsk People's Republic. Volnovakha. Debris of an American-made multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) "HIMARS". One civilian resident died, a private plot, residential house, and car were damaged.

Situation in Artemovsk. Russia. Donetsk People's Republic. Artemovsk. View of a street after combat operations. Artemovsk (Ukrainian name — Bakhmut) is located in the northern part of the Donetsk People's Republic. Fighting for the city began on August 1, 2022, and ended on May 20, 2023. The battle was one of the largest during the Special Military Operation. President of Russia Vladimir Putin congratulated Wagner PMC fighters and Russian Armed Forces personnel on the city's liberation.

Situation in Artemovsk. Russia. Donetsk People's Republic. Artemovsk. A soldier from the private military company (PMC) “Wagner” near a building destroyed by shelling. Artemovsk (Ukrainian name — Bakhmut) is situated in the northern part of the Donetsk People's Republic. Combat actions over the city started on August 1, 2022, and concluded on May 20, 2023. This battle became one of the most significant ones within the course of the Special Military Operation. President of Russia Vladimir Putin congratulated members of the Wagner group and soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces on the liberation of the city.

Situation in Artemovsk. Russia. Donetsk People's Republic. Artemovsk. View of residential buildings and damaged Ferris wheel after combat operations. Artemovsk (Ukrainian name — Bakhmut) is located in the north of the Donetsk People's Republic. Fighting for the city began on August 1, 2022, and ended on May 20, 2023. The battle was one of the largest during the special military operation. President of Russia Vladimir Putin congratulated Wagner Group fighters and Russian Armed Forces servicemen on liberating the city.

Situation in Artemovsk. Russia. Donetsk People's Republic (DNR). Artemovsk. A serviceman of the private military company (PMC) “Wagner” with a road sign on one of the city's streets. Artemovsk (Ukrainian name — Bakhmut) is located in the north of the Donetsk People's Republic. The fighting for the city began on August 1, 2022, and ended on May 20, 2023. The battle became one of the largest during the special military operation (SMO).

Situation in Artemovsk. Russia. DPR. Artemovsk. Servicemen of the Wagner private military company (PMC) on a street in the city. Artemovsk (Ukrainian name: Bakhmut) is located in the northern part of the Donetsk People's Republic. The battle for the city began on August 1, 2022, and concluded on May 20, 2023. It became one of the most significant battles of the Special Military Operation. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the Wagner group and Russian Armed Forces (RAF) servicemen on the liberation of the city.