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Battle of Selydove
Part of Pokrovsk offensive of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Date 12 Mei 2024 – present Location Selydove, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine Result Ongoing
Belligerents
Russia	Ukraine
Units involved
Russian Armed Forces Russian Navy Baltic Fleet 11th Army Corps	Armed Forces of Ukraine Ukrainian Ground Forces
Casualties and losses
5,000+ displace

A battle took place in and around the city of Selydove (and surrounding villages), Donetsk Oblast, in August 2024, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Background

After the Russian forces' victory over the city of Avdiivka and the village of Ocheretyne, they advanced further into Pokrovsk Raion with the objective of capturing the city of Pokrovsk. On July 19, Russian forces successfully captured Prohres, and on August 14, they took control of Zhelanne, which became their initial foothold for seizing other settlements.

Russia moved south and east of Zhelanne to seize Novozhelanne and Zavitne around August 18, and footage confirmed that Russian forces had control over both settlements. On August 21, Russian forces advanced further south of Mykolaivka and south of Zhelanne, capturing Komyshivka, Ptyche, and Kalynove between August 21 and 23.

Russia reportedly succeeded in capturing Novohrodivka on August 28 and advanced towards Selydove after Ukrainian forces withdrew from certain positions in the city. Russian forces captured Karlivka on August 30 after prolonged battles, securing logistical routes towards Selydove.