Russian Forces Advance Near Udachne Amidst Intense Fighting in Donetsk Region
Kyiv, Ukraine – March 9, 2026 – Russian troops have made incremental gains near the village of Udachne in the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk region, according to recent reports from the DeepState monitoring project . This advance comes as Ukrainian forces continue to repel attacks in other areas and engage in intense fighting along the eastern front.
Situation in the Pokrovsk Direction
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on March 8th that Russian units attempted to advance near several settlements, including Shakhove, Myrnohrad, Rodynske, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and towards Shevchenko and Serhiivka . Specifically, DeepState analysts confirmed a change in the front line near Udachne, indicating Russian progress in the vicinity .
Intense Combat and Ukrainian Resistance
Despite the Russian advances near Udachne, Ukrainian forces have demonstrated resilience, successfully repelling enemy attacks near Shevchenko and Udachne itself, according to DeepState . The Pokrovsk direction has seen a high intensity of fighting, with 18 attacks by Russian forces recorded in the past 24 hours . At the time of reporting, one combat engagement was still ongoing.
Reported Losses
The Ukrainian military claims to have inflicted significant losses on Russian forces in the Pokrovsk sector. The General Staff reported the destruction of one artillery system, 12 units of specialized equipment, and two vehicles . A tank, seven artillery systems, two vehicles, two units of specialized equipment, and 11 enemy shelters were damaged. Ukrainian forces likewise reported destroying or suppressing 158 drones of various types .
Previous Gains and Losses in the Area
In August 2025, Russian armed forces had reportedly liberated Filiya and part of Udachny in the Novopavlovsk direction . However, more recently, Ukrainian forces pushed back Russian troops south of Udachne near Pokrovsk , demonstrating the fluctuating nature of control in the region.