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The Southern Defence Forces are actively monitoring Russian troop movements in southern Ukraine. Notably, Russia is shifting additional forces to the south, with a focus on offensives rather than defense. Marine units have been redeployed to the Huliaypole sector, suggesting preparation for new attacks. The rotation of personnel at observation posts in the Kherson region aims to strengthen their presence, amidst Ukrainian counterattacks reclaiming control of critical areas. Ukrainian Defence Forces are conducting strategic operations to counter Russian advances in pivotal directions like the Huliaipole, maintaining control in challenging scenarios.

What tactics are the Southern Defence Forces employing in response to Russian movements?

The Southern Defence Forces are employing counterattacks and strategically regaining control over key areas. They are actively engaged in operations to weaken Russian advances by targeting and eliminating enemy positions and reinforcements.

How significant is the redeployment of Russian marines to the Huliaipole sector?

The redeployment of Russian marines to the Huliaipole sector is a significant strategic move, indicating potential intensification of assaults. It shows Russia's focus on strengthening offensive capabilities in the region, necessitating a strong defensive response from Ukrainian forces.

What challenges do Ukrainian forces face in the Kherson region?

In the Kherson region, Ukrainian forces face the challenge of Russian troop rotations at observation posts, which aim to maintain a foothold despite Ukrainian counterattacks. Challenges also include managing logistics and communication while repelling enemy advances.

How are Ukrainian Defence Forces addressing misinformation about territorial control?

Ukrainian Defence Forces actively counter misinformation by verifying reports, continuing strategic communications, and maintaining transparency regarding frontline situations. They deny false claims of enemy control and emphasize their ongoing control over critical zones.

What is the current status of the strategic "kill zone" in the southern front?

The strategic "kill zone" remains critical, with a span up to 20 km from the frontline. This area is key in monitoring, engaging enemy forces, and ensuring dynamic defense operations to mitigate the enemy's offensive capabilities.

What are the implications of the Russian forces' rotation on Ukrainian defense strategies?

The rotation of Russian forces necessitates adaptive strategies from Ukrainian defense. This includes vigilant monitoring, increased reconnaissance, and preparation for rapid response to any sudden changes in enemy tactics or escalation in their offensive maneuvers.

How do the current military maneuvers in the south impact regional stability?

Military maneuvers significantly impact regional stability by intensifying local conflicts, affecting civilian safety, and complicating humanitarian aid delivery. Continuous engagements and tactical shifts emphasize the region's volatile security situation.

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The Russians are attempting to cut off logistics in Zaporizhzhia Russians are trying to cut off supply lines from Zaporizhzhia to Huliaipole and Orikhiv, but they are failing to do so, - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops are making unsuccessful attempts to break through and cut off supply routes toward Zaporizhzhia. 1 042 6 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction Fighting in Huliaipole direction

Russian troops regroup near Antonivka bridge Occupiers resume active operations near Antonivka road bridge in Prydniprovske direction – Voloshyn Russian troops, after regrouping, have resumed active operations near the Antonivka road bridge in the  Prydniprovske direction. 1 110 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Antonivskyi bridge

The enemy is stepping up its activities in the south: building up forces and conducting reconnaissance near Zaporizhzhia Russia is building up its forces near Orikhiv and stepping up aerial reconnaissance over Zaporizhzhia, - Defense Forces Russian units are building up their troop strength in the Orikhiv sector and stepping up drone operations in areas south of Zaporizhzhia. 625 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

Russia urgently reinforces 5th Army after significant losses in southern Ukraine Russia urgently transfers reserves after failure of Russian offensive in Huliaipole direction, - Defense Forces The Kremlin is urgently sending fresh reinforcements to the assault units of the 5th Army following heavy losses on the Huliaypole front. 2 920 4 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole direction

The situation at the front on May 13, 2026: what is known? Russian Federation is using wave assaults in Huliaypole direction, but there are no advances, - Defense Forces Russian troops are deploying fresh forces and employing wave-based assault tactics in the Huliaypole sector, but they have not achieved any success. 442 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole direction

The Russians are issuing false reports: how does this affect the occupiers? Occupiers are submitting false reports to their command, which is affecting their subsequent assaults, - Defence Forces Russian commanders are submitting false reports about the alleged occupation of settlements, which is causing confusion in the operations of artillery and assault units. 869 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

The enemy has launched 52 attacks since the start of the day Russia is conducting up to 30 assaults daily in south despite claims of a "ceasefire," - Defense Forces On the southern sector of the front, the Russian army is maintaining the intensity of its assaults at nearly the same level as in previous days, despite the "ceasefire" declared by the occupiers. At the same time, a significant number of attacks and the active use of drones have been recorded. 333 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipole direction

Voloshyn reports Russian push toward Zaporizhzhia Russians are trying to advance as far as possible toward Zaporizhzhia – Voloshyn Russian occupiers are unsuccessfully trying to push deeper into Ukrainian defenses toward Zaporizhzhia. 1 206 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole direction

Velyka Novosilka under attack by the Russian Federation Following losses near Ternuvate, Russia is redeploying forces towards Velyka Novosilka, — Voloshyn After losing their offensive capabilities in the Ternuvate area of the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces withdrew some units of the 29th Army to training grounds to restore their combat readiness. Meanwhile, additional forces were deployed toward Velyka Novosilka to intensify offensive operations. 790 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Fighting in the Oleksandrivka sector Enemy is attempting to break through ’green zone’ in south; Ukrainian Armed Forces have stepped up their countermeasures, — Voloshyn In the southern direction, Russian forces are trying to use forested terrain to advance deeper into Ukrainian positions, particularly near the Velykomykhailivskyi Forest. At the same time, the Defense Forces are stepping up search-and-strike operations and holding the enemy at bay. 879 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Orikhiv is under Ukrainian control There is no fighting in Orikhiv; enemy is 15 km from town, — Voloshyn Despite constant artillery and air strikes by Russia, there is no active fighting taking place in the vicinity of Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region. To advance toward the city, the enemy would have to break through several defensive lines. 881 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

the occupying forces in southern Ukraine Russia is deploying light armoured vehicles to south for rotation, not for offensive, — Defence Forces The Ukrainian Armed Forces are monitoring the movements of Russian light armored vehicles, including airborne units; however, these movements are primarily related to troop rotations and replenishing losses, rather than preparations for a major offensive. 794 4 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

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. 1 101 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. 832 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole 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. 2 754 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. 1 953 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. 1 720 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. 4 028 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. 2 364 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole 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. 1 042 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole 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. 1 069 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. 1 866 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipole 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. 1 299 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. 2 943 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole 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. 1 400 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. 781 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. 1 129 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. 2 659 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. 682 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighting in Huliaipole 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. 993 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. 669 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. 1 681 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. 4 108 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. 1 262 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. 1 156 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. 960 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. 1 393 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. 946 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 639 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. 1 366 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. 4 043 8 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole 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. 1 889 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. 1 965 15 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole 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. 5 537 29 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole 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. 9 476 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. 41 360 171 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. 702 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. 534 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

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