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Stay informed on the latest advancements and defensive operations by the Southern Defence Forces in Ukraine. As tensions remain high, the Southern Defence Forces are pivotal in repelling enemy attempts at strategic locations including islands and river passages in Southern Ukraine. Reports state that the forces have been consistently engaging in counter-battery combat, disabling numerous enemy assets and maintaining strong defences along the front lines. Critical actions include thwarting multiple attempts to storm various strategic points and enhancing aerial and engineering reconnaissance to preempt enemy advances. The steadfast efforts of the Southern Defence Forces underscore the complex and dynamic nature of the ongoing conflict in the region. Keep abreast of the ever-evolving situation with continuous coverage on significant military engagements and strategic assessments.
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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. 1 480 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. 283 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. 511 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. 309 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, 318 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. 366 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. 5 994 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. 424 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

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. 1 196 5 Previously in trend: War

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

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. 2 803 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. 633 5

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. 1 686 7

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. 2 190 3 Previously in trend: War

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. 448 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. 8 738 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. 1 027 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. 764 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. 957 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. 701 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. 420 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. 331 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. 559 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. 10 481 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. 725 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. 684 1 Previously in trend: War

Російські окупанти штурмують на Времівському напрямку Occupiers are actively attacking in Vremivka direction: They are trying to penetrate our defense and seize certain footholds - Southern Defense Forces The situation in the Vremivka direction is quite complex and dynamic. For several days now, Russian troops have been conducting active assaults in this area. 804 2 Previously in trend: War

Росіяни можуть розпочати штурми у Запорізькій області найближчими днями Rashists may launch assaults in southern Zaporizhzhia region "any day now" - Southern Defense Forces Russian troops may soon launch ground assaults in the south of the Zaporizhzhia region, they may begin "any day now". 4 048 25

Речник Сил оборони півдня Владислав Волошин Troops of Russian Federation are actively preparing for assault operations on some areas of front: they have moved assault groups to forward positions - Defense Forces of South The Armed Forces expect that the Russians will soon begin to actively assault Ukrainian positions in one of the frontline areas. The most "dangerous" areas are the Vremivka direction and the area of Huliaipole. 3 599 10 Previously in trend: War

КАБи Russians changed design of air defense systems, and now they began to fly further - spokesman of Southern Defense Forces Voloshin Since the beginning of September, the Russian invaders have changed the design of guided aerial bombs, which has increased their range. 5 969 44 Previously in trend: War

Знищення техніки РФ на півдні Occupiers made 9 assaults and tried to seize island area in Prydniprovskyi direction three times, their losses amounted to 69 people over day, - Southern Defense Forces The 990th day of Russia's large-scale armed aggression against Ukraine has begun. The Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine continue to destroy the enemy along the entire line of contact. 578 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ситуація на Півдні Occupiers carried out 3 unsuccessful assaults in Prydniprovske direction, trying to gain foothold in island zone, retreated with losses - Defense Forces of South The Southern Defense Forces continue to conduct counter-battery combat in all directions, hold their positions, and destroy the enemy and its equipment. 654 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

На півдні Сили оборони дають відсіч росіянам Enemy conducts reconnaissance in south for further assault attempts, launches powerful air strikes - Defense Forces The enemy continues assault operations in the Orikhivske and Prydniprovskyi directions. In the Vremivsk direction, the invaders do not abandon their intentions and continue to conduct reconnaissance work for further assault attempts. 772 1 Previously in trend: War

ЗСУ Invaders conduct about 500 attacks in Zaporizhzhia direction daily - Southern Defense Forces Every day in the Zaporizhzhia direction, Russians launch about 500 attacks on the positions of Ukrainian defenders and frontline towns and villages. 318 0 Previously in trend: War

Росіяни готують штурми у Запорізькій області із застосуванням бронетехніки Ruscists are preparing assaults with armored vehicles in Zaporizhzhia direction - Defense Forces of South The Russian occupiers are preparing to use armored vehicles in the Vremivka direction not only to transport assault groups but also to provide fire support for infantry. 2 793 6 Previously in trend: War

Сили оборони Півдня розповіли про ситуацію на Запорізькому напрямку Russia has no offensive groups in south. Stabilisation operations are still underway near Levadne - Southern Defence Forces In southern Ukraine, the Russian army, including forces in occupied Crimea, has concentrated about 200,000 troops. The enemy has made no significant advances. 1 595 10 Previously in trend: War

зрк окупантів HIMARS missile destroys Russian Buk-M2 SAMS with direct hit. VIDEO The Southern Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed a Russian Buk-M2 surface-to-air missile system (SAMS). The Russian army lost a $300 million air defense system. Ukrainian soldiers attacked the SAMS with the help of the American HIMARS missile system. 17 719 33 Previously in trend: War

Херсон No threat of occupiers’ breakthrough to Kherson from Dnipro islands - Southern Defense Forces As of October 22, there is no threat of a breakthrough by Russian invaders from the Dnipro Islands near Kherson. 1 384 6

Втрати армії РФ на півдні In south, Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 71 occupiers and 31 units of weapons and military equipment over last day Over the past day, the Russian army lost 71 servicemen in the south. 267 0 Previously in trend: War

Армія РФ посилила присутність на Кінбурнській косі Russian troops have increased their presence on Kinburn Spit but it is quite problematic to launch offensive from there - Southern Defense Forces Russian troops have strengthened their presence on the Kinburn Spit to protect themselves and prevent the Ukrainian Defense Forces from seizing a bridgehead there. 1 469 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War