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The Southern Defence Forces report heightened tensions as the Russian Federation deploys marine units to the Huliaypole region, signaling an escalation in the ongoing conflict. This deployment is part of a strategic buildup by Russia, aiming to reinforce their presence in southern Ukraine and potentially launch assaults. In response, Ukrainian forces are actively counterattacking, particularly in the Huliaipole direction where they regain control over crucial areas. This region remains a focal point, with both sides engaged in intense combat, highlighting the volatile situation. The Defence Forces continue to report fierce battles and efforts to stabilize the front lines, reflecting on the complex dynamics of military operations in the area.

What is the current situation in the Huliaypole region?

The Huliaypole region is experiencing intense military activity. The Southern Defence Forces report that Russian marines have been deployed and are focusing efforts here, while Ukrainian forces are actively counterattacking to regain control. This area is crucial for both sides as it influences the overall strategic position in the southern conflict zone.

How are the Ukrainian forces responding to the increased Russian presence?

Ukrainian forces are conducting strategic counterattacks in the Huliaypole region to push back Russian advancements. They aim to regain control over strategic locations and improve their defensive positions. This involves active engagement in combat operations, with a focus on stabilizing front lines and reducing enemy advantages.

Why is Russia deploying marine units to the southern regions of Ukraine?

The deployment of Russian marine units to southern Ukraine, particularly in the Huliaypole direction, signifies an effort to bolster their military presence and enhance operational capabilities. This strategy is likely aimed at escalating their offensive operations in an attempt to gain territorial control and apply pressure on Ukrainian defenses.

What strategic importance does Huliaypole hold in the conflict?

Huliaypole is strategically significant due to its location near administrative boundaries and key supply routes. Control over this area affects access and logistics, impacting both military operations and regional stability. The current focus on this region stems from its potential to influence broader conflict dynamics in southern Ukraine.

What are the implications of the ongoing fighting in southern Ukraine?

The ongoing fighting in southern Ukraine, particularly the deployment of marine and airborne units, reflects an escalation that could lead to protracted conflict. The situation remains fluid, with potential for significant humanitarian impact and strategic shifts depending on the outcome of current military engagements.

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Russia is transferring assault units to the south. What is known? Russia is moving additional forces to south of front, - Southern Defense Forces The Russian command is moving additional forces to the southern sector of the front—forces that are typically used for offensive operations rather than defense. 1 028 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: 100 clashes have occurred since the beginning of the day Russian Federation is deploying marines to Huliaypole direction, - Southern Defense Forces Russian forces have reinforced the Huliaypole sector with marine units in preparation for new attacks. 790 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Vladyslav Voloshyn. Russia has redeployed marines to Huliaipole direction and is building up forces, Voloshyn says Russian troops are reinforcing their grouping in the southern directions, in particular in the Huliaipole direction, by redeploying marine units and military equipment. 2 695 11 Previously in trend: Russian troops are preparing new offensive

Russia rotates observation posts on Kherson islands, Voloshyn says Russia is rotating observation posts on islands of Velykyi Vilkhovyi, Bilohrudyi and Nestryha, Voloshyn says In the Kherson region, Russian troops are trying to rotate personnel at observation posts on the islands of Velykyi Vilkhovyi, Bilohrudyi, and Nestryha, as well as move watercraft in the area of Zaliznyi Port. 1 869 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south fightings in Kherson region

Voloshyn: Russia moves two marine groupings south Russia is redeploying two marine infantry groupings to south: they may be involved in assaults in April – Voloshyn Russian forces are redeploying two marine infantry groupings to the southern direction. They may be involved in assault operations as early as April. 1 659 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

120 clashes recorded on the frontline in a day Fierce battles are underway for Novohryhorivka and Berezove, Defense Forces are trying to knock out enemy, - Voloshyn Intense fighting continues in the Oleksandrivka direction for settlements located on the administrative border between Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 3 950 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Spokesperson for the Southern Defence Forces Vladyslav Voloshyn Armed Forces of Ukraine are counterattacking in Huliaipole direction and seizing initiative, — Southern Defence Forces Ukrainian defense forces are conducting active counterattacks in the Huliaipole direction and on the administrative border between Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Ukrainian troops are regaining control over populated areas and conducting mop-up operations, eliminating Russian forces. 2 286 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The Armed Forces of Ukraine control part of Huliaipole despite attacks by the Russian Federation Defense forces control part of Huliaipole. Russia is trying to capture city, - Voloshyn Defense forces control part of Huliaipole, despite attempts by Russian troops to surround the city and mine the territory. 949 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Russian troops resume motorcycle assaults, South forces say Russians resume using motorcycles at front: preparing group of 50 people – Southern Defense Forces With weather conditions improving, Russian troops are resuming the use of motorcycles in the Oleksandrivka direction. A separate group is being prepared for this purpose. 1 011 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

The situation in the south: Voloshyn on the "kill zone" and enemy tactics in the steppe Situation in south: "kill zone" up to 20 km from front line, - Defense Forces In the steppe zone, the "kill zone" can reach 20 km from the line of contact. The situation remains difficult, but without any sudden changes. 1 822 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Defence forces successfully cleared a village in Zaporizhzhia region Ternuvate is completely under the control of Defence Forces, - Voloshyn Ukrainian defense forces maintain full control over the village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia region, despite claims by Russian military officials that it has been captured. 1 263 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

The situation in the Huliaipole direction Defence forces have regained control over number of settlements on administrative border between Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, - Voloshyn At the end of January 2026, the Defense Forces launched an operation in the Huliaipole direction, carrying out counterattacks and assaults. 2 907 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The enemy intensified its attacks with KABs on the front line after blocking Starlink After blocking Starlink, Russians intensified their strikes with KABs: more than 100 per day, - Southern Defence Forces. Russian troops are using more than a hundred guided aerial bombs per day against Ukrainian positions. 1 341 10 Previously in trend: Blocking Starlink to occupiers

Krynychne in Zaporizhzhia is under control of Ukraine, - Southern Defense Forces Krynychne in Zaporizhzhia region is under control of Ukraine, - Southern Defense Forces The town of Krynychne in the Zaporizhzhia region is under Ukrainian control, and Russian reports are fake. 747 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

afu AFU counterattacks in Oleksandrivka direction, holding back Russian advance towards Dnipropetrovsk region, - Southern Defence Forces Ukrainian defence forces are conducting counterattacks and assaults in the Oleksandrivka direction, preventing Russian troops from advancing towards the Dnipropetrovsk region. 1 062 0 Previously in trend: Russian offensive in Dnipropetrovsk region Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

invaders, occupiers, Russian imperialists, Russian Federation Russia ordered Russian flags to be put up in villages behind front lines ahead of anniversary of invasion, - Southern Defence Forces Russian units in the south were tasked with raising Russian flags in a number of settlements near the line of contact to demonstrate alleged "successes" ahead of the anniversary of the full-scale invasion. 2 602 9 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Defense Forces push back Russians near Vyshneve and Verbove Defense Forces reduce "grey zone" near Vyshneve, Verbove and Ternove – Voloshyn The Defense Forces have pushed back Russian consolidation groups and reduced the "grey zone" near the settlements of Vyshneve, Verbove and Ternove in the Zaporizhzhia region. 629 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

In Zaporizhzhia, the Armed Forces of Ukraine reduced the grey zone near Verbove Ukrainian military repelled Russians near Verbove, - Voloshyn Defense forces reduced the gray zone near Verbove in the Zaporizhzhia region and prevented the occupiers from gaining a foothold. 962 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

report of the General Staff Russian army is trying to intensify its activities along entire line of combat in south, - Voloshyn Spokesperson for the Southern Defence Forces Vladyslav Voloshyn reported that the enemy is attempting to intensify its activities along the entire line of combat. 622 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

The village of Zaliznychne is not occupied: the Defence Forces are in control of it. Village of Zaliznychne is under control of Armed Forces of Ukraine, - Southern Defence Forces Ukrainian defenders control the village of Zaliznychne in the Zaporizhzhia region. 1 630 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Defence forces successfully cleared the village in Zaporizhzhia Defence forces cleared Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia region of Russians. VIDEO The village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia region is under Ukrainian control. Defenders raised the Ukrainian flag in the village. 4 051 5 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Ternuvate in Zaporizhia is not occupied What is happening in the village Russians are lying about occupation of Ternuvate. Enemy SRG that penetrated village was destroyed - Southern Defense Forces The information spread by Russians about the alleged occupation of the village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia region is not true. 1 225 4 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russia to staff southern assault units with 1,300 ex-prisoners, hepatitis C Russia plans to deploy over 1,300 prisoners and people with hepatitis C in assaults in south, Defense Forces say Russian forces plan to staff assault units in the southern direction with more than 1,300 people from the special contingent, including former prisoners and people with hepatitis C. 1 109 16 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

military, combat operations Russia has changed tactics in south and intensified air strikes on rear facilities, - Defence Forces Russian troops in the south have significantly increased the number of air strikes and the use of strike drones in recent weeks, shifting their focus from the front line to attacks on rear facilities and communications of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 927 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Kherson region Enemy has abandoned its positions on Oleksiivskyi Island in Kherson region, - Voloshyn Russian units withdrew from Oleksiivskyi Island in the Kherson region under pressure from active operations by the Ukrainian Defence Forces, as well as due to the deterioration of the morale and psychological state of their personnel. 1 371 0 Previously in trend: fightings in Kherson region

Russia redeploys airborne units to Orikhiv direction to sustain assaults Russia reinforces Orikhiv direction with airborne units, Southern Defense Forces say Russian command is regrouping forces in southern Ukraine, redeploying airborne units from the Prydniprovske and Kherson directions to the Orikhiv direction. The aim is to maintain the tempo and intensity of assault operations despite significant personnel losses. 912 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

kab, kabs Russia dropped record number of KABs in south in one day - 106 strikes, - Defence Forces Over the past day, Russian troops have used a record number of guided aerial bombs in the southern sectors of the front line - 106 KABs 600 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Attack on Zaporizhzhia Russians are trying to create springboard for strikes on Zaporizhzhia, - Southern Defence Forces Russian invaders are trying to break through to Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region. The village is located on a springboard that is advantageous for the enemy, allowing them to fire on the city of Zaporizhzhia. 1 335 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Huliaypole This is large grey zone: Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on fighting for Huliaypole Fierce battles are being fought for every block in Huliaypole, Russian assault groups are reaching the outskirts, but they are being destroyed and are unable to gain a foothold. 4 009 8 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The Defence Forces explained why the enemy intensified attacks on Stepnohirsk In Zaporizhzhia region, enemy is trying to approach Pavlivka and drive our fighters out of Stepnohirsk, - Defence Forces In the Zaporizhzhia region, the enemy is attempting to approach the village of Pavlivka and dislodge our troops from the village of Stepnohirsk. 1 834 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff headquarters Fierce street fighting continues in Huliaipole, - Southern Defence Forces Intense fighting continues in Huliaipole and surrounding villages. Russian troops are trying to dislodge Ukrainian defenders. 1 927 15 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Huliaipole Part of Huliaipole is under the control of Russian troops, - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops have captured part of the city of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region. The situation in the city is very difficult. 5 485 29 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

huliaipole Russians claim to have captured headquarters in Huliaipole: Defence forces begin verification The Southern Defence Forces have begun verifying information about the possible capture by Russians of the command and observation post of a Ukrainian unit in Huliaipole. 9 433 33 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

The Russian Federation announced the capture of the headquarters in Huliaipole. Russians showed video from the captured command and observation post in Huliaipole. Defence forces will conduct an investigation The Russian military announced the capture of the headquarters of one of the territorial defence battalions in Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region. The Southern Defence Forces will investigate this incident. 41 280 171 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

General Staff headquarters Russia has intensified attacks in southern Ukraine, - Defence Forces Russian troops have significantly increased the intensity of assaults and the use of weapons in southern Ukraine, while the Defense Forces have destroyed hundreds of enemy vehicles since the beginning of 2025. 681 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff headquarters Russia may intensify assault operations in Orikhiv direction, - Defence Forces After regrouping, Russian troops may intensify their offensive operations in the Orikhiv direction, attempting to advance toward the city of Orikhiv. 488 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

General Staff report In south Russian Federation switched to tactics of breakthroughs with armoured columns and large numbers of infantry, - Defence Forces Russian troops in the south have begun to actively use armoured breakthrough tactics accompanied by large numbers of infantry. 4 534 34 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

The Huliaipole front has been stabilised: the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled the enemy Near Huliaipole, AFU held back enemy’s offensive, front line has been stabilised, - Southern Defence Forces. VIDEO The 33rd separate assault regiment and adjacent units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces held back the offensive and stabilised the situation in the Huliaipole direction. 5 485 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Huliaipole Troops say Russian occupiers are already being spotted on outskirts of Huliaipole. Southern Defence Forces deny it Ukrainian servicemen say they have spotted Russian occupiers on the outskirts of the town of Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region. Officially, the Southern Defence Forces say they have received no information about any deterioration in the situation. 4 158 32 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Near Huliaipole, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have withdrawn from their positions AFU unit withdrew from positions near Huliaipole without coordination. Enemy outflanked them – Southern Defence Forces In the Zaporizhzhia region near Huliaipole, one of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) units pulled back from its positions without coordination. Russian troops took advantage of this and moved into the flank of the Defence Forces. Following the fighting, several of our soldiers are considered missing in action. 27 589 138 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Defence Forces deny fall of Vysoke, say fierce fighting continues Too early to say Vysoke is lost: fierce fighting continues – Southern Defence Forces The Defence Forces of the South have denied reports that Russian forces have occupied the settlement of Vysoke in Zaporizhzhia region. 1 681 8 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

huliapole Situation in Huliaipole direction is difficult, but there is no encirclement. Communications and logistics remain intact, - Southern Defence Forces The Southern Defence Forces warn against spreading panic narratives about the situation in the Huliaipole direction, emphasising that the enemy is actively conducting information and psychological operations, exaggerating its "successes" and manipulating facts about combat operations. 1 281 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Heavy fighting in Huliaipole sector: command denies encirclement claims Reports of Ukrainian units being encircled and barrier detachments in Huliaipole direction are false, Southern Defence Forces say The situation in the Huliaipole direction remains tense. The enemy continues heavy fire on Ukrainian positions, with 10 engagements recorded over the past day near the villages of Yablukove and Rivnopillia. 2 602 21 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Antonivsky bridge Russian troops tried to advance near Antonivskyi Bridge in Kherson region - Southern Defense Forces Russian troops attempted to advance near the Antonivsky railway bridge in the Kherson region in an attempt to dislodge Ukrainian defenders. 2 386 5 Previously in trend: fightings in Kherson region Antonivskyi bridge

Escalation in the South Enemy tried to infiltrate Varvarivka and Rivnopillia - Defense Forces of the South In southern Ukraine, the enemy continues its active assault operations, intensively shelling the positions of our troops and continuing its drone terror against the local population in settlements adjacent to the front line. 1 487 8 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Fighting in the south: 40 attacks per day and massive drone strikes Russian assaults continue in south, enemy has lost almost 300 soldiers - Defense Forces Ukrainian defenders repelled a series of massive assaults in the Oleksandrivka, Huliaypole, and Orikhiv directions. The enemy used thousands of munitions, kamikaze drones, and aerial bombs, striking civilian areas as well. 836 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Battles for Novovasylivske Our soldiers have withdrawn from Novovasylivske to more advantageous positions for defense - Southern Defense Forces In Zaporizhzhia and southern Dnipropetrovsk regions, the enemy continues to intensify its assault operations, massive artillery shelling, and fire strikes. 3 473 29 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

fighting in Zaporizhia region Occupiers step up assaults in Huliaipole direction. Fighting for Rivnopillia, Yablukove and Solodke continues – Southern Defense Forces Russian forces have stepped up assault operations along the Huliaipole sector. Intense fighting is currently underway for Rivnopillia, Yablukove and Solodke. 1 310 4 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction