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Amidst rising tensions, the Southern Defence Forces have shown remarkable resilience against the Russian military's escalated actions. In Zaporizhzhia, increased enemy assaults are met with steadfast defense, preventing territorial gain. Despite intensified aerial reconnaissance and assault attempts, Ukrainian forces maintain the front line. In Kherson, repeated Russian attempts to establish a foothold on islands along the Dnipro River have been thwarted. The Southern Defence Forces have reported substantial enemy losses in manpower and equipment, reflecting Ukraine's robust defense strategy. Strategic counter-battery operations have been crucial, inflicting significant damage on enemy artillery and positions. As discussions of possible negotiations loom, the defense forces remain vigilant, emphasizing their commitment to holding crucial ground and ensuring the safety and stability of the region. This unwavering defense underscores the resilience and tactical acumen of Ukraine's Southern Defence Forces in the ongoing conflict.

What is the current situation in Zaporizhzhia according to Southern Defence Forces?

The situation in Zaporizhzhia remains tense as Russian forces intensify assaults aiming to gain a strategic advantage. Despite numerous attacks, the Southern Defence Forces continue to effectively repel these advances, maintaining control of critical positions and preventing the enemy from achieving their territorial objectives.

How are Ukrainian forces responding to assaults in the Kherson region?

In the Kherson region, Ukrainian forces, through the Southern Defence Forces, have been actively repelling multiple assault attempts by Russian troops who aim to establish bridgeheads on islands along the Dnipro River. These forces deploy strategic defenses, ensuring that Russian attempts remain unfruitful.

What is the role of the Southern Defence Forces in maintaining regional stability?

The Southern Defence Forces play a crucial role in maintaining regional stability by effectively countering Russian assaults, conducting successful counter-battery operations, and neutralizing enemy personnel and equipment. Their actions have been pivotal in preventing Russian territorial advances and maintaining the integrity of Ukraine's defenses.

What challenges are faced by the Southern Defence Forces in the Vremivka direction?

The Southern Defence Forces face complex and dynamic challenges in the Vremivka direction, as Russian troops use unguided aerial missiles, drones, and armored vehicles to support their assaults. Continuous vigilance and tactical countermeasures are essential to thwart the enemy's efforts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses.

Are there indications of potential negotiations affecting military operations?

While discussions of potential negotiations are in the air, the Southern Defence Forces have not relented in their defensive operations. They continue to focus on repelling current assaults, maintaining strategic positions, and ensuring preparedness for any shifts in the operational landscape that might arise from official negotiations.

How have the Southern Defence Forces been impacting enemy capabilities?

The Southern Defence Forces significantly impact enemy capabilities through targeted counter-battery operations, eliminating substantial enemy personnel and equipment. Their efforts have led to key Russian losses in both manpower and critical military assets, thus weakening the overall operational strength of the invading forces.

What has been the strategic approach of the Southern Defence Forces in ongoing conflicts?

The strategic approach of the Southern Defence Forces focuses on agility, strategic counter-battery operations, and efficient use of intelligence to preempt enemy moves. By reinforcing key positions and responding swiftly to enemy actions, they maintain a robust defense, effectively curtailing Russian advances and protecting strategic locations.

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Southern Defense Forces: Situation over the week Russians attempted to break through defenses in south twice in week – Southern Defense Forces In the southern sector, Russian invaders attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses using a new tactic involving entire battalions. However, the assault failed — the occupiers failed to seize any positions. 424 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russia has intensified shelling and drone attacks in OTG "Tavria" zone Occupiers have intensified artillery shelling and drone attacks in OTG "Tavria" zone, - Southern Defense Forces In the area of responsibility of the Tavria Operational and Strategic Group of Forces, Russian troops have significantly increased the intensity of artillery shelling and the use of kamikaze drones. 189 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Fighting in southern Ukraine Fighting in south: enemy has become more active in Orikhiv direction, assault units have begun to operate - Defense Forces Russian invaders in southern Ukraine are changing their tactics of assault operations. Instead of assault groups, they began to operate with assault units. 973 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy two Russian electronic warfare systems Borysoglebsk-2 Two Borisoglebsk-2 electronic warfare systems destroyed in temporarily occupied Kherson region – Southern Defense Forces. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders in the temporarily occupied Kherson region destroyed two electronic warfare systems of the Russian invaders. 2 543 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

occupiers Occupiers intensify fire activity in southern sector - Defense Forces The Russian invaders are intensifying their firepower on the southern frontline. The enemy is particularly active in the Huliaipol direction. 372 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

defense, army, forces, south Russia does not reduce intensity of attacks in south but fails to advance – Defense Forces Russian troops continue to actively strike in southern Ukraine, but have not made any territorial advances. 338 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russian troops unsuccessfully try to land on islands in Kherson region Occupiers are trying to cross Dnipro and seize bridgehead on right bank of Kherson region, - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops are systematically trying to land on the right bank of the Kherson region to create a bridgehead there. 3 372 3

summary of General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine Russians trying to advance in Zaporizhzhia region ahead of possible negotiations - Southern Defense Forces Russians have intensified hostilities in the Zaporizhzhia region, trying to seize more territory before possible ceasefire talks. 1 197 8 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Fighting in Zaporizhzhia region. The number of attacks has increased Number of assaults in Zaporizhzhia direction increased – Southern Defense Forces The number of enemy attacks in the Zaporizhzhia direction has increased in recent days. 805 2 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Occupiers Number of enemy attacks in Zaporizhzhia direction increases, Ukrainian Armed Forces repel occupiers’ attacks - Southern Defense Forces The invaders continue to assault Ukrainian positions in the Zaporizhzhia direction, but the Defense Forces repel the attacks. Despite the defensive operation, the situation on this section of the front is escalating. 966 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Russians are trying to seize islands in Kherson region Russians are attempting to seize islands in Kherson region to establish firing positions – Southern Defense Forces Russian troops continue to try to capture at least a small bridgehead on the islands in the Kherson region to establish firing points for shelling, in particular, Kherson. 1 117 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russian occupiers intensified their activities in the Southern direction Ruscists have become more active in South and are trying to return to right bank of Dnipro - Defense Forces Russian troops have increased the number of attacks and attempted assaults in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia directions. 3 108 17 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Destruction of Russian equipment Almost 2,000 occupiers eliminated in month in south - Southern Defense Forces The Defense Forces eliminated almost 2,000 occupiers and a significant amount of enemy equipment in the southern direction in a month. 347 1 Previously in trend: Enemy losses Russian losses in the South

occupiers’ losses in south Over last day, 138 occupiers and almost 100 units of enemy equipment destroyed in south, - Southern Defence Forces The Southern Defence Forces of Ukraine continue to inflict fire on enemy locations and firing positions. 331 1

Destruction of Russian SAM Defense forces of South destroyed Russian complex "Buk-M3" Yesterday, in the southern direction, Ukrainian defenders destroyed the Russian Buk-M3 medium-range air defence complex. 1 536 1

Destruction of Russian equipment Invaders continue to storm areas of Novodarivka and Novopole, their losses per day amount to over 60 people - Southern Defense Forces The operational situation in the south of Ukraine remains stably tense. The composition and nature of the enemy's actions remain unchanged, and no signs of the formation of offensive groups have been detected. 312 0

What the Defense Forces destroyed in the South over the day 93 occupiers, 2 boats and 4 electronic warfare vehicles, including Landysh, were destroyed by Defense Forces in south over day The Defense Forces of the South of Ukraine continue to inflict fire on the enemy's locations and firing positions. Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 93 occupiers in the south. 516 0

Situation in South on January 19 Enemy stormed Zaporizhzhia direction and island zone at mouth of Dnipro River in Kherson region three times, losing 58 people in day - Defense Forces of South The operational situation in the south of Ukraine remains stably tense. The composition and nature of the enemy's actions remain unchanged, and no signs of offensive groups have been detected. 565 0

Situation in south on January 17 Invaders carried out seven assaults in south, their losses per day amount to 86 people - Southern Defense Forces The operational situation in the south of Ukraine remains stably tense. The composition and nature of the enemy's actions remain unchanged, and no signs of offensive groups have been detected. Over the last day, 86 occupants were killed. 310 0

Situation in South on January 9 Enemy tried to storm the island zone at mouth of Dnipro River three times, but was unsuccessful - Southern Defense Forces Over the past day, more than 300 attacks from various types of artillery were recorded, the enemy launched more than 400 attacks with FPV drones of various modifications and dropped 226 fragmentation munitions with damaging properties. 581 0

Southern Defense Forces on situation at front Enemy in south used almost 300 FPV drones in past 24 hours, conducted engineering and aerial reconnaissance - Defense Forces The operational situation in the south of Ukraine remains stably tense, the composition and nature of the enemy's actions remain unchanged, and no signs of offensive groups have been detected, 321 0

liquidation of occupiers Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy 104 occupiers and 48 units of enemy equipment in south over last day Southern Ukraine's defense forces continue to fire at the enemy's locations and firing positions. During the day, the enemy lost 104 people. 367 1

Assault on islands in Kherson region Enemy stormed Velykyi Potemkinskyi Island, trying to break through our defense line - Southern Defense Forces The defence forces of southern Ukraine continue to conduct counter-battery combat, destroying the enemy and its equipment. Over the past day, we received confirmation of the elimination of more than a hundred occupants and fifty pieces of enemy equipment. 5 999 1

Destruction of Russian equipment Occupiers lost 77 people and 30 pieces of equipment in south over day, - Southern Defense Forces The defense forces of southern Ukraine continue to repel enemy attacks, constantly inflicting fire on the enemy's locations, rear and positions. Over the past day, 77 occupiers were destroyed. 425 3

Southern Defense Forces Occupiers are preparing new assaults in Zaporizhzhia region - Defense Forces The enemy continues to conduct active aerial and other reconnaissance in the Orikhiv and Huliaipole directions. 1 194 3

Situation in the South on December 25 Number of enemy shelling in south increased by about third - Southern Defense Forces Russian occupiers in the south have increased the number of artillery attacks by about a third, including 350 to 370 attacks over the past day. 373 0

Russian troops unsuccessfully try to land on islands in Kherson region Russians are trying to land on Kherson region islands every day, but without success - Southern Defense Forces The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to keep the island part of the Dnipro River in Kherson region under fire control. 1 199 5 Previously in trend: War

Russia has not amassed enough forces to force a crossing over the Dnipro in Kherson region Russians have not amassed enough offensive forces and means to force crossing over Dnipro River in Kherson region - Southern Defense Forces Ukraine's intelligence does not currently record that Russian troops have amassed enough forces and means to force a crossing over the Dnipro River in the Kherson region. 1 120 6 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian Armed Forces try to prevent encirclement of Defence Forces near Makarivka Ukrainian Armed Forces try to prevent encirclement near Makarivka in Donetsk region - Southern Defence Forces The Ukrainian Defence Forces are trying to prevent the encirclement of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near the settlement of Makarivka near Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region. 2 806 8 Previously in trend: War

Offensive on Kherson Southern Defense Forces on threat of enemy offensive on Kherson: no necessary forces and means have been recorded so far To attack Kherson, the enemy needs to concentrate a large number of forces and assets on the captured left bank. As of now, no such forces have been recorded. 634 5

Ruscists become more active near Velykyi Potemkin Island Russians intensify activity on Velykyi Potemkin Island - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops continue to attempt to land on Kozatskyi Island. They have also become more active on Velykyi Potemkin Island. 2 207 3 Previously in trend: War

situation in Vremivka area Situation in Vremivka sector is difficult, but we are actively defending, so it is too early to talk about any encirclement - Southern Defence Forces For several days in a row, the occupiers have been carrying out more than 40 assaults a day in the Vremivka direction, but the Southern Defence Forces are actively defending themselves, so it is too early to talk about any encirclement. 1 689 7

Destruction of Russian equipment Ukrainian Armed Forces: Occupiers lost 69 people and almost 40 pieces of equipment and weapons in South over last day The Defense Forces of the South of Ukraine continue to repel enemy attacks, inflicting fire on enemy locations and positions. 449 0

Occupiers are trying to force Dnipro river every day Occupiers try to cross Dnipro several times day - Southern Defense Forces The Russian military makes several attempts to cross the Dnipro in the south every day. 8 741 13

Situation in Orikhivsk sector on 19 December Situation escalates in Orikhiv direction: enemy does not stop air strikes and NARs, increases number of artillery attacks - Southern Defence Forces The situation is escalating in the Orikhiv sector, in particular, the occupiers have increased the number of artillery attacks and intensified counter-battery fighting. 1 038 5

Enemy is intensifying attacks on Kozatsky Island in Kherson region Russia continues attacks on Kozatsky Island in Kherson region - Defense Forces Russian troops have stepped up their attempts to gain a foothold on Kozatsky Island, which has become the main focus of their efforts in southern Ukraine. 770 0 Previously in trend: War

Situation in the Vremivka direction on December 18 Russian troops are preparing for round-the-clock assaults in Vremivka direction: they are actively receiving night vision equipment - Southern Defense Forces In the Vremivka direction, Russian troops are actively receiving night vision equipment to conduct combat operations at night in order to deplete Ukrainian forces and equipment. 958 5 Previously in trend: War

Southern Defense Forces Enemy began using more drones in southern Ukraine, dropping 274 fragmentation munitions in day - Defense Forces Almost 300 enemy attacks with various types of artillery weapons were recorded in the south over the past day. 704 7

Situation in South on December 7 Russian troops stormed Novodarivka area in Zaporizhzhia direction 8 times, their losses per day amounted to 89 occupiers - Southern Defense Forces Over the past day, Russian troops carried out 13 attacks in the operational zone of the Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine, 8 of which were in the Zaporizhzhia direction near Novodarivka. 421 0 Previously in trend: War

Situation in South on December 6 Invaders stormed Novodarivka and Novopil areas in Zaporizhzhia direction 14 times, their losses in south amount to 139 people - Southern Defense Forces Counter-battery combat and repulsion of enemy assaults continue in the operational area of the Southern Ukrainian Defense Forces. Ukrainian defenders continue to inflict fire on the enemy's locations, rear, and firing positions. 214 0 Previously in trend: War

Situation in the South on December 5 Invaders stormed Novodarivka and Novopole areas in Zaporizhia direction 9 times - Defense Forces of South Russian troops do not stop storming the defense line in the South of Ukraine. The enemy carried out 9 attacks in the Zaporizhzhia direction in the areas of Novodarivka and Novopil. 309 0 Previously in trend: War

Destruction of Russian equipment 141 occupiers and almost 40 units of enemy equipment eliminated in South over last day - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops continue assault operations in southern Ukraine, trying to break through the defence line on several fronts, and suffer losses in manpower and equipment. 334 0 Previously in trend: War

Situation in South on November 30 Occupiers tried to break through to Novodariivka 6 times and made 5 unsuccessful attempts to seize Dnipro islands - Southern Defense Forces Over the last day in the South of Ukraine, Russian troops conducted 11 assault attacks, 6 of them in the Zaporizhzhia sector, trying to break through to Novodarivka. In the Dnipro sector, the enemy made 5 unsuccessful attempts to seize the Dnipro islands. 560 0 Previously in trend: War

Destruction of Russian equipment Enemy tries to break through to Novodarivka and Novopil, prepares for assaults in Huliaipillia direction - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops are attempting to break through Ukrainian defences in several areas of the contact line. Over the past 24 hours, 13 assault attempts were recorded, 7 of which were in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 685 0 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers have amassed forces to break into our defense in Vremivka direction Occupiers amassed certain amount of assault infantry in Vremivka direction to break into our defense - Southern Defense Forces The Russian military has intensified its assault operations in the Vremivka direction and has accumulated a certain number of assault infantry, but not so much for the offensive as to penetrate deeper into our defense. 794 1 Previously in trend: War

Russians want to maintain defense in Kinburn Spit area Russian troops amass forces in Kinburn Spit area to prevent Ukrainian Armed Forces from forcing Dnipro river - Southern Defense Forces Russian troops are reinforcing fortifications in the area of the Kinburn Spit to keep the mouth of the Dnipro River under their control and prevent the Ukrainian Defense Forces from landing on the spit. 10 484 12 Previously in trend: War

Знищення російської техніки Occupiers carry out aerial and engineering reconnaissance to prepare for assaults in Huliaipillia and Orihiv directions - Defense Forces of South The Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine continue to repel enemy attacks and conduct counter-battery combat along the entire contact line. 727 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Бойові дії на Времівському напрямку In south, enemy is conducting active assaults in Vremivka direction - Southern Defense Forces In the Vremivsk direction, the enemy is using unguided aerial missiles, kamikaze drones, and armored vehicles to support the assaults. 686 1 Previously in trend: War