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The Southern Defence Forces are reporting a significant increase in enemy fire activity in Southern Ukraine. Over recent days, there has been a marked rise in artillery shelling and kamikaze drone strikes, notably in directions such as Novopavlivka, Orikhiv, and Prydniprovske. Russian invaders have recorded 349 attacks deploying over 1,500 rounds. Despite the escalation, Ukrainian defence lines remain resilient, with defenders successfully repelling numerous assaults. Ongoing skirmishes include Russian attempts to establish control over islands along the Dnipro River and increased hostilities in the Zaporizhzhia region. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces have targeted and destroyed Russian military assets, including electronic warfare systems, reinforcing their commitment to maintaining territorial integrity.

What are the latest developments reported by the Southern Defence Forces?

The Southern Defence Forces have documented a significant uptick in Russian artillery shelling and drone strikes. Despite increased offensive efforts, Ukrainian forces continue to repel these attacks successfully, particularly in the Novopavlivka and Zaporizhzhia directions. The adversary is primarily intensifying fire activities and assault operations while suffering considerable losses in manpower and equipment.

How has the intensity of artillery shelling changed in southern Ukraine recently?

In recent reports, the Southern Defence Forces have noted a 25% increase in artillery shelling and airstrikes in southern Ukraine. This escalation has been particularly evident in the regions of Orikhiv and Prydniprovske, suggesting an intensified push by Russian forces in these strategic areas.

What tactics are Russian forces employing on the southern front?

Russian forces are employing a mix of artillery shelling, kamikaze drone strikes, and concentrated assaults. There has been an observed shift towards organized assault units aiming to breakthrough Ukrainian defenses. Attempts to seize control of strategic positions, such as islands on the Dnipro River, are also ongoing despite strong Ukrainian countermeasures.

What successes have Ukrainian forces achieved according to the Southern Defence Forces?

The Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed multiple Russian military assets, including electronic warfare systems. They have eliminated substantial numbers of enemy troops and equipment while repelling numerous assault attempts, maintaining the defensive line against increased hostile engagements from Russian forces.

Are Russian forces advancing in the Zaporizhzhia region?

While Russian forces have intensified their operations in the Zaporizhzhia region, attempts to seize additional territory have not resulted in significant advances. The Southern Defence Forces report effective counter-battery operations and defensive strategies that have thwarted Russian progress despite escalated hostilities.

What role do drones play in the current conflict in southern Ukraine?

Drones are playing a critical role in the conflict's current dynamics, with Russian forces deploying them for reconnaissance and attack purposes. Over the past 24 hours alone, approximately 300 FPV drones have been utilized, dropping artillery munitions on Ukrainian positions. The deployment of such technology attempts to weaken Ukrainian defences, especially in key operational areas like the Dnipro River zones.

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What is happening in south? In south, Ukrainian troops inflict significant losses on enemy in weapons and equipment: 66 units of enemy military equipment destroyed over day, including 2 tanks - Defence Forces Over the past day in the south, the Ukrainian Defence Forces repelled 20 enemy attacks in the Novopavlivka, Orikhivskyi and Prydniprovskyi directions. 376 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Russian losses in the South

Fighting in southern direction Enemy is not reducing number of assaults in south - Defense Forces Fierce fighting continues near Novosilka, Novopole, and Vilne Pole in the Novopavlivka sector, as well as near Stepove near Orikhove. 483 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

AFU soldier Despite so-called "ceasefire," occupiers continue assault operations in Zaporizhzhia direction – Southern Defense Forces Russian occupation forces continue assaulting the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in the Zaporizhzhia direction, despite the so-called "ceasefire" declared by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, which was allegedly to last from the start of May 8 until midnight on May 11. 639 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine There is no order to shoot only in response - Southern Defense Forces There was no order to open fire only in response to Russian shelling, despite media reports. 1 487 5 Previously in trend: Putin announces truce for 9 May

Fighting in South Despite so-called "truce", enemy continues to storm in Southern direction and strikes at civilian objects - Southern Defense Forces In the southern sector, despite the declared "truce," Russian troops continue their assault attempts, actively using FPV drones and shelling the positions of Ukrainian defenders and civilian objects near the front. 632 10 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Tire arson at ZNPP Russians use ZNPP as military base and training ground for drone operators - Defense Forces Russian occupation forces continue to use the seized Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as a military base, in particular to shelter units and train drone crews. 796 17 Previously in trend: Russia’s occupation of ZNPP

Russian attacks in South Russian forces significantly intensified activity in Novopavlivka and Orikhiv directions - Defense Forces Russian troops have become more active in the south of Ukraine. Intensive assaults continue on the Novopavlivka and Orikhiv directions. 733 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russian losses in South Enemy lost 165 people in south in day - Defense Forces The Defense Forces of the South of Ukraine continue to hit the enemy's locations, firing positions, and rear, over the past day, the Russians lost 165 people. 195 0 Previously in trend: Russian losses in the South

Russians try to land on Bugaz Island to create bridgehead Russian forces attempting to land on Buhaz Island on Dnipro to establish foothold – Southern Defense Forces Over the past few days, Russians have made several attempts to land on an island near the village of Kizomys in the Kherson region. 2 020 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff Enemy does not reduce fire activity, number of artillery shelling and kamikaze drone strikes in south is constantly increasing - Defense Forces Over the past day, April 30, Russian invaders attacked in the southern sector at the Novopavlivka, Orikhiv, and Prydniprovske directions. 349 enemy attacks were recorded using almost more than 1,500 rounds of ammunition. 339 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Occupiers are trying to reach the border of Dnipropetrovsk region What is known Fierce battles continue in Novopavlivka direction. Enemy is pushing toward border of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions – Voloshyn Currently, there is a significant escalation of the situation in the Novopavlivka direction, Russian troops are trying to break through to the border of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. 1 029 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

afu, bobovnikov Russia uses "truce" to reinforce and regroup troops - Defense Forces Russian troops are using the three-day"truce", including Easter and a possible one on May 9, not for a ceasefire, but for regrouping, logistics and strengthening their defenses. 824 13 Previously in trend: Putin announces truce for 9 May

War in Ukraine: scenario for end of war Occupiers are preparing to intensify assault operations in Huliaipole direction - Southern Defense Forces The enemy is conducting activities in the Huliaipole direction that usually precede the start of active assault operations. 566 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Bridgehead on islands in Kherson region Enemy does not abandon attempts to seize small bridgehead on islands on Dnipro River - Southern Defense Forces Every day, Russians are trying to take control of a small bridgehead on an island area in the Prydniprovske direction. 563 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Summaty of General Staff On southern front, intensity of shelling and airstrikes has increased by 25% - Defense Forces Russian troops have increased the intensity of shelling and air strikes in southern Ukraine. 369 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

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. 432 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. 197 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. 989 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. 2 583 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. 374 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. 402 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. 3 393 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. 1 203 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. 811 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. 968 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. 1 120 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. 3 112 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. 363 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. 341 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. 1 537 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. 313 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. 517 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. 566 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. 311 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, 322 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. 6 000 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. 426 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. 1 195 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. 375 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. 1 200 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. 2 810 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. 635 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. 2 218 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. 1 691 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. 454 0