According to dantri.com.vn, on March 6, 2025, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continued with intense developments on two key fronts: Kursk and Toretsk. While Russian forces (RFAF) intensified pressure and expanded control in Kursk province, the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) unexpectedly regained control of the strategic city of Toretsk in Donetsk, marking a significant turning point in the conflict.
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Russia Launches Fierce Assault on Kursk
According to military sources, Russian forces have deployed a robust offensive in the Kursk region near the Ukrainian border. Moscow’s troops, supported by the 810th Marine Brigade of the Black Sea Fleet and the ArBat Battalion, crossed the Psël River between Paromskoe and Kurilovka—a stretch over 5km long—to establish new positions. Russian advances (indicated by red arrows on the conflict map) focus on disrupting Ukraine’s critical logistical route between Guevo and Sudzha.
The Kursk conflict map on March 6 shows Russia controlling most of the brown-shaded area, pushing Kyiv’s forces into a challenging defensive position. Experts suggest that if Russia succeeds in capturing Sokolny Yar, Ukraine’s supply lines to positions in Gornal will be severely disrupted, forcing Kyiv to rely on secondary routes from Zalesye and Velikaya Rybitsa.
Additionally, Russia has utilized advanced FPV fiber-optic drones and Lancet-3 systems to precisely strike Ukrainian targets, leveraging Kursk’s complex terrain. However, Ukraine’s General Staff claims its defense forces repelled 12 Russian attacks in the area, underscoring their determination to hold the Kursk front—a strategic bargaining chip for Kyiv in future negotiations.
Ukraine Counterattacks, Recaptures Toretsk
In the Donetsk direction, the Ukrainian military achieved a significant victory by retaking Toretsk—a key mining city situated on elevated terrain. After weeks of fierce fighting, the AFU forced Russian troops to withdraw from a precarious encirclement, redirecting them toward Shcherbynivka to reinforce defenses. The Toretsk conflict map on March 6 shows Kyiv restoring control over the light yellow area, while Russia retains the light brown section.
According to Military Chronicles, the success in Toretsk stems from effective coordination between infantry and tactical UAVs, enabling Ukraine to break Russia’s encirclement. Regaining Toretsk carries not only military significance but also serves as a psychological boost, strengthening Kyiv’s forces amid mounting pressure on multiple fronts.
Overall Situation
Ukraine’s General Staff reported that over the past 24 hours, more than 100 clashes occurred across the frontline. Russia conducted 63 airstrikes, dropped 87 KAB bombs, and deployed 543 kamikaze UAVs alongside over 3,500 artillery barrages. Nevertheless, the AFU asserts it has thwarted most enemy assaults in Kharkov, Kupyansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, and other sectors.
In Siversk, geolocated footage shows Russia capturing an additional forest south of Bilohoirivka, while at the Oskil River bridgehead (near Kupyansk), Moscow’s forces expanded control over fields between Dvorichna and Zapadne. Conversely, Ukraine continues its counteroffensive in Kursk, despite facing escalating losses.
International Response
As the conflict escalates, the international community is closely monitoring developments in Ukraine. Potential negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the United States under President Donald Trump, are anticipated to occur soon. However, with neither side showing signs of compromise, the prospect of peace remains distant.
