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Throughout 2025, the Luhansk region of Ukraine has been a hotspot of strategic military activities and resistance efforts. Key developments include a drone attack on an oil refinery, illustrating the ongoing conflict dynamics. Special Operations Forces have been pivotal, conducting successful strikes against enemy logistics and fuel depots. Such operations are crucial in disrupting the adversary's supply lines and maintaining defensive positions. Additionally, the presence of Ukrainian Defence Forces in regions like the Serebrianskyi Forest underscores the determined resistance against Russian advances. This year's events in Luhansk also highlight the challenges faced by civilians, including housing evictions and limited reconstruction efforts in small settlements.

What recent drone strikes occurred in Luhansk region?

Recent months have witnessed significant drone activity in the Luhansk region. Strikes have targeted critical infrastructure such as oil refineries and enemy field artillery depots. These operations aim to disrupt the logistical supply chains of occupying forces and demonstrate the ongoing strategic defense initiatives by Ukrainian forces to weaken enemy capabilities in the region.

How have Special Operations Forces impacted the situation in Luhansk?

Special Operations Forces (SOF) have played a crucial role in the Luhansk region by executing precision strikes against vital enemy targets, including logistics facilities and field artillery depots. These operations help to significantly reduce the offensive capabilities of the invading forces, and they bolster Ukrainian Defense Forces in maintaining their defensive posture amidst ongoing hostilities.

What resistance efforts are notable in Luhansk this year?

Notable resistance efforts in Luhansk include the valiant stance of Ukrainian soldiers in the Serebrianskyi Forest and across other critical points in the region. Soldiers from various brigades have repelled numerous assaults, maintaining their positions under challenging conditions. Their actions have become symbolic of the broader resistance spirit and determination to defend the region against aggressor advances.

What are the civilian challenges in Luhansk region?

Civilians in the Luhansk region face ongoing challenges due to the conflict. Housing evictions under questionable legal pretexts have been reported, alongside the limited reconstruction of small settlements. The unstable security situation has exacerbated these issues, further complicating daily life for residents in these occupied territories.

What is the current state of infrastructure in Luhansk region?

Infrastructure in the Luhansk region has been severely impacted by the ongoing conflict. Strikes on energy facilities, such as power substations, have resulted in outages, complicating access to essential services. Additionally, the destruction of key logistical nodes affects transportation and supply routes, posing challenges for both civilian and military operations in the area.

Have there been any notable advances by Russian forces in Luhansk?

Russian forces have made attempts to advance in specific areas within the Luhansk region, including strategic locations like the Serebrianskyi Forest. However, these movements are met with significant resistance from Ukrainian forces. Despite these pressures, Ukrainian defenders remain resolute in holding their ground and countering enemy aggressions effectively.

What role do UAVs play in the conflict in Luhansk region?

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) play a vital role in reconnaissance and strike operations in the Luhansk region. These advanced technologies provide critical real-time intelligence and enable precise targeting of enemy positions, which are essential for the effective disruption of adversarial operations and reinforcing defense strategies in the ongoing conflict.

How significant are drone strikes in disrupting enemy operations?

Drone strikes have proven instrumental in the battlefield landscape of Luhansk. By targeting vital enemy infrastructure and assets such as fuel and ammunition depots, these strikes effectively erode the operational capabilities of occupying forces. This strategy leads to supply chain disruptions, decreased enemy morale, and tactical advantages for Ukrainian defense efforts.

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Russian army equipment parking lot Lasar’s Group aerial reconnaissance bombed parking area with seven Russian APCs in occupied Luhansk region. VIDEO Strike UAV operators of the Lasar’s Group of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed 13 pieces of enemy equipment behind enemy lines in the Luhansk region, including a TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system and three 2S7 Pion self-propelled artillery systems. 5 278 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Drone chases Russian tankers Ukrainian drones chase two Russian tank crewmen through Serebrianskyi forest and attack camouflaged enemy armored vehicle. VIDEO Ukrainian drones continue to make life hell for Russian occupiers in the difficult conditions of forested terrain. As reported by Censor.NET, pilots of the SIGNUM battalion have published footage of their effective operations in the Serebrianskyi forestry area. 6 226 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Soldiers of the 429th Brigade destroyed the occupiers’ Koksan self-propelled gun in the Luhansk region. Drones of 429th Achilles Brigade strike rare North Korean Koksan SPG three times in Luhansk region. VIDEO Drone operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces from the 429th Achilles Brigade struck a rare enemy self-propelled gun (SPG) in the Luhansk region. 2 706 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Drones destroyed North Korean self-propelled gun Crews of "ACHILLES" brigade hit North Korean M1989 "Koksan" self-propelled gun in Luhansk region. VIDEO Ukrainian defence forces are destroying rare weapons that Pyongyang has supplied to assist the Russian aggressor. According to Censor.NET, footage has appeared online showing the successful destruction of a powerful North Korean artillery installation, "Koksan" (M1989 Koksan). 3 368 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Attack on occupied Luhansk region by SBU pilots: what is known? Fuel-and-lubricants base in occupied Luhansk region and radar in Crimea hit – Unmanned Systems Forces. VIDEO Service members of  Unmanned Systems Forces attacked an enemy facility in the occupied Luhansk region, as well as ruscists` radar station in Crimea. 2 005 2

Drones attacked one of the oil refineries in the Luhansk region "They destroyed oil depot, b#tch": drones attacked one of oil refineries in Luhansk region. VIDEO Telegram channels published a video of the moment when drones attacked one of the oil refineries in the temporarily occupied Luhansk region. 8 496 59 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

Special Operations Forces strike hits Russian ammo depot in Luhansk region SOF destroy field depot of Russia’s 101st Logistics Brigade in Luhansk region. VIDEO Special Operations Forces (SOF) struck an enemy field artillery depot in the Luhansk region. 2 931 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

A TDF soldier spent 171 days at his position in the Luhansk region 171 days in position: how Symovyniuk, soldier of 107th Brigade of Territorial Defence Forces, repelled Russian assaults in Luhansk region. VIDEO Valentyn Simovinyuk, a 30-year-old resident of Bukovina and soldier in the 107th Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces, spent 171 days at his post in the Luhansk region. 6 746 25 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

The third assault brigade conducted reconnaissance and cleared the forest in the Luhansk region. Reconnaissance group of Third Assault Brigade clears "jungle" in Luhansk region. VIDEO Reconnaissance professionals from the "Hatred" battalion of the 3rd Assault Brigade carried out a clearing operation in a wooded area in the Luhansk region, which the soldiers refer to in the video as the so-called "jungle", and recorded the mission on a GoPro camera. 4 442 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Elimination of Russian occupiers

Destruction of enemy warehouse UAV warehouse of 9th SMRB in Donetsk and enemy fuel tanks in Luhansk Oblast destroyed, - SOF. VIDEO On the night of 8 December, Special Operations Forces units successfully struck enemy targets in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions with strike UAVs. 2 344 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Repression in occupied Luhansk region: woman sentenced to 16 years Woman who tried to help AFU soldiers was "sentenced" to 16 years in colony in occupied Luhansk region. VIDEO In the occupied Luhansk region, a resident of the town of Novoaydar was "sentenced" to 16 years in prison for allegedly hiding Ukrainian defenders. 3 707 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Russian repressions for supporting Ukraine

Occupiers in Pokrovsk were hit. Enemy stockpiles in Pokrovsk, ammunition depot in Biloiarivka, and fuel depot in Luhansk region were hit, - Special Operations Forces. VIDEO On the night of 1 December 2025, Special Operations Forces units successfully struck enemy targets in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions with strike UAVs. 2 366 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

Soldiers of the 53rd Brigade showed footage from a drone in the Serebryansky Forest in Luhansk region Ukrainian defenders release footage from Serebrianskyi forest, call it "Ukraine’s Verdun". VIDEO Footage captured by a drone operated by the SIGNUM Battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade shows the current reality in the Serebrianskyi forest in the Luhansk region. 7 672 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Serebrianskyi Forest

Woman ran over and killed an occupier In Luhansk, woman fatally ran over Russian occupier. VIDEO A fatal traffic accident occurred in the temporarily occupied Luhansk, resulting in the death of one occupier. 13 917 34 Previously in trend: Situation in occupied Luhansk region

Russian soldier lies in the Serebryansky forest Ukrainian soldiers eliminate Russian group in close-quarters combat in Serebrianskyi Forest. VIDEO 18+ A video has been posted online showing a surviving occupier filming the aftermath of close-quarters fighting in the Serebrianskyi Forest. The footage shows four Russian servicemen killed by Ukrainian troops. 8 892 15 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Special Operations Forces Special Operations Forces blow up enemy logistics in Luhansk region. VIDEO During the night of November 3, Special Operations Forces units carried out successful strikes on Russian army logistics facilities in the temporarily occupied territory of the Luhansk region. 1 564 0 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics

Occupiers’ substations hit in Luhansk region. Part of the region without power Operators of the 14th Unmanned Systems Forces Regiment strike substations in occupied Luhansk region, leaving parts without power. VIDEO Warriors of the 14th Separate UAV Regiment / 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck Russian occupiers’ energy infrastructure in the occupied part of the Luhansk region. 1 632 1 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector Situation in occupied Luhansk region

A fuel depot and oil depot in Luhansk region were hit Occupiers’ frontline fuel depot and oil depot in occupied Luhansk region hit, - SOF. VIDEO On the night of 27 October 2025, units of the Special Operations Forces conducted successful strikes on Russian army supply facilities. 5 546 9 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics

Officials who embezzled funds will be brought to trial Company’s management, which "laundered" 101 million hryvnias on purchase of timber for military, will be brought to trial. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers completed a pre-trial investigation against the former head of the Luhansk Housing and Maintenance Department and his accomplices. They misappropriated more than UAH 101 million during the procurement of fuel wood for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 650 3 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds timber embezzlement

An attack drone struck a car with occupiers inside Strike drone "barbecues" vehicle with occupiers inside. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators struck an enemy vehicle filled with Russian troops as it was moving along a road in the Luhansk sector. 3 371 6 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 63rd Brigade eliminated more than 20 occupiers in the Luhansk region Serebrianskyi Forest: Ukrainian soldiers show pit filled with corpses of occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade are using attack drones to destroy the enemy in the Serebrianskyi Forest in Luhansk region. 24 500 20 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers

Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces hit a rare "Zhitiel" electronic warfare station. Fighters of 412th Regiment of USF destroy rare Russian Zhitel EW station in Luhansk region. VIDEO Fighters of the 412th Nemesis Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), working with aerial reconnaissance from a State Border Guard unit, detected and destroyed a rare enemy R-330Zh "Zhitel" electronic-warfare station in Luhansk region. 3 420 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Ukrainian military destroyed four artillery installations of the occupiers Nemesis fighters destroyed four North Korean artillery systems. VIDEO Soldiers of the 412th Nemesis Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed North Korean self-propelled artillery systems "Koksan" in the Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 3 659 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

fuel shortage in occupied Luhansk Over 50 cars line up at gas station in occupied Luhansk. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a line of vehicles at a gas station in occupied Luhansk. 3 931 17

An oil depot burning in occupied Luhansk on the evening of 4 September Oil depot burns in occupied Luhansk after series of explosions. VIDEO+PHOTO On the evening of 4 September, explosions occurred in the temporarily occupied Luhansk. An oil depot was hit. 8 492 18 Previously in trend: Explosions in Luhansk

Elimination of Russian soldiers in trees Russian soldiers have new tactic: they climb trees to hide from Ukrainian drones. VIDEO Russian soldiers have a new tactic: they climb trees to hide from Ukrainian drones. 9 484 27 Previously in trend: Situation at front

destruction, occupiers Ukrainian FPV drones destroy Russian infantry and military equipment in Kreminna area of Luhansk region. VIDEO Operators of Ukrainian FPV drones continue to destroy the enemy in the Luhansk region. 7 266 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Traitor tank driver confesses to war crimes Traitor and Russian army tanker from Luhansk, Kostin, admits to war crimes: "In Popasna, I personally drove down street and shelled houses. Two people in one, three in another". VIDEO A traitor from Luhansk who, as part of a Russian army tank crew, took part in the assault on Popasna in Luhansk region has recorded a video confessing to committing war crimes. 8 216 13 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Air strike on occupiers in Luhansk region Ukrainian Su-27 strikes enemy UAV assembly point and occupying forces in Luhansk region. VIDEO A Ukrainian SU-27 pilot has destroyed an occupier's deployment point in the Luhansk region. 11 664 5 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

An explosion rang out in occupied Luhansk. What is known Explosion rang out in temporarily occupied Luhansk. VIDEO An explosion occurred in the temporarily occupied Luhansk on Taras Shevchenko Street. 6 233 13 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

Fire at an oil depot in Luhansk Occupied Luhansk attacked by drones: explosions heard, fires break out. VIDEO&PHOTOS Explosions were heard in occupied Luhansk at night. The city was attacked by drones 5 779 5 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Situation in occupied Luhansk region

Occupiers kill girl in hit-and-run accident Russian military personnel ran over girl on pedestrian crossing in occupied Luhansk with truck. VIDEO from surveillance cameras Russian soldiers in occupied Luhansk ran over a girl who was crossing the road on a pedestrian crossing with an "Ural" truck, killing her. 13 241 30 Previously in trend: Situation in occupied Luhansk region

war Military equipment, strongholds, communications means, and enemy drones destroyed in skies over Luhansk region. VIDEO Ukrainian border guards continue to deliver powerful and precise strikes against Russian forces in the Luhansk direction. Military equipment, strongholds, communications means, and enemy personnel were destroyed. 1 610 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Occupier is burning alive Engulfed in flames, occupier trying in vain to climb out of burning armoured vehicle. VIDEO 18+ A video showing the last seconds of the occupier's life engulfed in flames in the Kreminna sector has been published online. 16 167 63 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

war Ukrainian defenders destroy enemy crossing and attack Russian infantry fighting vehicles, trucks, and other equipment. VIDEO In the Svatove area, on the border of Kharkiv and Luhansk regions, fighters of the 412th Nemesis Regiment destroyed an enemy crossing over the Zherebets River. The soldiers also attacked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), heavy trucks, and other enemy equipment. 3 824 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

soldiers of the third brigade are clearing a forest belt Fighters of 3rd SAB are clearing wooded area during liberation of village of Nadiia in Luhansk region: "If I had speaker and some music to crank up right now, those b#stards would drop dead right f#cking now.". VIDEO A video has been posted online showing fragments of the combat work of an assault group of soldiers from the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade (SAB) during the liberation of Nadiia village in the Luhansk region. 4 996 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

war Sniper eliminating Russian occupiers in Kreminna forest in Luhansk region. VIDEO Ukrainian sniper is shooting at Russian occupiers in the Kreminna forest, Luhansk region. 6 273 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Nadiia Luhansk region Third SAB liberated settlement of Nadiia in Luhansk region. VIDEO The third assault brigade, primarily the 1st Assault Battalion, regained control of Nadiia in the Luhansk region. 11 734 34 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

occupiers Border guards destroyed hideout, truck, car, communication antenna, cannon, and fuel and lubricants warehouse in Luhansk region. VIDEO In the area of Serebrianskyi forestry in the Luhansk region, fighters of the border unit of Phoenix Unmanned Aerial Systems destroyed enemy logistics, weapons and warehouses of the occupiers. 1 829 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

occupiers Border guards destroy several trucks, vehicles, enemy fuel and lubricant depot, and eliminate occupiers in Luhansk region. VIDEO In Luhansk region, operators of the unit of stike UAVs Phoenix of the Revenge Brigade destroyed several enemy trucks, vehicles, hideouts, manpower and a fuel and lubricant depot. 2 635 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

Tank Tank, cannon, 16 trucks, repeater, and enemy personnel destroyed in Luhansk region. VIDEO Phoenix drone pilots hit the enemy near Kreminna and Serebrianka forestry: a tank, a cannon, 16 trucks, a repeater, and enemy personnel were destroyed. 3 415 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

North Korean self-propelled gun Rare North Korean "Koksan" self-propelled gun was destroyed for first time during full-scale war. VIDEO Soldiers of the 412th NEMESIS regiment in Luhansk region destroyed a rare 170mm M1978 Koksan self-propelled gun. 8 866 13 Previously in trend: War

bodies of Russian occupiers near Balka Zhuravka Occupier filming bodies of his liquidated accomplices on outskirts of village of Balka Zhuravka: "#ucking Luhandonia! Everyone is ours. There are no Khokhols. This is f#cked up". VIDEO 18+ A video was published online showing the occupier filming the bodies of his accomplices killed by Ukrainian soldiers on the outskirts of the village of Balka Zhuravka (formerly Nevske) in Luhansk region. 25 758 47

drone with loudspeaker convinced Russian to surrender Russian obeyed Ukrainian drone with loudspeaker, raised his hands in air and walked into captivity. VIDEO Soldiers of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade captured the occupier in the Serebrianskyi Forest, calling on him to surrender using a drone equipped with a loudspeaker. 9 527 20

occupiers on crutches are going to storm Two occupiers on crutches as part of assault group go on combat mission near Kreminna. VIDEO A video was posted online showing two occupiers on crutches as part of an assault group going on a combat mission near Kreminna. 11 927 48

Russian drone with star and inscription for motherland Anti-aircraft drone shoots down Russian "Supercam" UAV with inscription "For Motherland" and five-pointed star on its wing. VIDEO A kamikaze drone operator from the 1129th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment destroyed a Russian "Supercam" reconnaissance drone. 7 459 14

War Defense forces destroyed tank, 5 military trucks, 7 occupant cars, and ATV in Lyman direction. VIDEO Drone operators from the Phoenix unit of the "Pomista" offensive guard brigade of the State Border Guard Service inflicted significant losses on the enemy in the Liman sector of the Luhansk region. 3 146 1 Previously in trend: War

MLRS explodes in Luhansk region Russian Grad MLRS bursts into pieces after being hit by kamikaze drone. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss" destroyed a Russian Grad MLRS in Luhansk region using a kamikaze drone. 7 504 8