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The Kharkivska region in Ukraine remains a pivotal battleground where ongoing conflicts and military operations define its current state. Russian occupiers continue to make attempts to expand their control, especially aiming to bypass Vovchansk and advance around Kupiansk. Despite being under siege, Kupiansk witnesses steadfast operations by Ukrainian forces to secure the area. Recent reports highlight that the occupiers are hiding in high-rise buildings and basements, but Ukrainian defenders are actively countering these threats. The Khartiia brigade, along with unmanned systems, has been instrumental in these efforts, successfully eliminating enemy advances with precision strikes. The region also grapples with frequent strikes, impacting civilians and infrastructure, underscoring the critical nature of its liberation. Strategies, such as setting up anti-drone nets, are in place to mitigate enemy advancements and enhance local defenses.

What current military strategies are employed in Kharkivska region?

In Kharkivska region, Ukrainian forces are utilizing comprehensive military strategies, including counteroffensive operations and precision drone strikes, to resist Russian advancements. The use of anti-drone nets and coordinated efforts by different military brigades, such as the Khartiia, have been significant in repelling enemy forces and securing key locations like Kupiansk against further infiltration.

How are UAVs contributing to the operations in the Kharkivska region?

UAVs have become a crucial component of military operations in the Kharkivska region. They provide invaluable reconnaissance and tactical advantages, allowing Ukrainian forces to conduct precise strikes against enemy positions and movements. These drones enhance situational awareness, facilitating more effective responses to enemy activities and significantly impacting the success of defense operations in areas like Kupiansk.

How is Kupiansk being secured by Ukrainian forces?

In Kupiansk, Ukrainian forces are conducting a phased operation to liberate the area from Russian control. They are systematically encircling and isolating enemy troops, preventing their re-supply and evacuation. This strategic approach allows them to minimize civilian casualties while steadily driving out occupiers and restoring Ukrainian control over the region, bolstered by local military brigades and international support.

What challenges are civil populations facing in the Kharkivska region?

Civilian populations in the Kharkivska region face numerous challenges, including frequent shelling and infrastructure damage caused by ongoing military conflicts. This environment has resulted in casualties, displacement, and limited access to essential services. The Ukrainian government and humanitarian organizations are actively working to provide relief and support to affected communities, striving to mitigate the impact of these adversities.

What is the significance of Vovchansk in the current conflict?

The city of Vovchansk holds strategic importance in the ongoing conflict within the Kharkivska region. It is a location that Russian forces aim to maneuver around in order to extend their control zone. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian forces are maintaining a stable defense, countering infiltration attempts to ensure that the area remains under Ukrainian control, which is vital for regional security and maintaining defensive lines against further encroachments.

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Shelling of the Kharkiv region Consequences of enemy attacks on Kharkiv region: four wounded, including two children. PHOTOS Over the past day, four settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by enemy strikes, resulting in injuries. 385 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Drone operators Madiar’s Birds eliminated an occupier who decided to take a break under a tree Occupiers who attempted to storm Vovchanski Khutory have been eliminated - 16th Corps of Armed Forces of Ukraine Over the past few days, Russian occupation forces have repeatedly attempted to storm the village of Vovchanski Khutory, but all these attempts have failed. 1 078 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Operation in Kupiansk: Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to clear the city Russians unsuccessfully attempt to break through land corridor in Kupiansk, - 13th Brigade of NGU "Khartiia" Defence forces have completed the encirclement of the enemy in Kupiansk and have moved on to stabilisation measures and clearing the city. The Russians are unsuccessfully attempting to break through the land corridor. 6 633 11 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Shelling of the Kharkiv region Enemy attacked village in Kharkiv region with drone: children injured On the morning of 16 December 2025, Russian troops struck the Blyzniukivska community in the Kharkiv region. 472 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kharkiv region

Drone hits a vehicle with occupiers FPV drone of 14th SMB flies into vehicle with occupiers in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction in the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian military forces delivered another precision strike against the enemy using a drone. 5 836 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Kharkiv region Occupiers struck seven settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging houses. PHOTOS Over the past day, seven settlements in the Kharkiv region have been hit by enemy strikes. 416 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

The situation near Kupiansk Up to 200 Russian soldiers blocked in Kupiansk, gradual driving out is taking place, - Trehubov The operation to liberate Kupiansk is being carried out in a measured and phased manner in order to avoid casualties among the civilian population and reduce losses among Ukrainian defenders. 2 921 18 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

cover Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Zaporizhzhia | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, platoon commander of the 13th Brigade of the NGU "Khartiia," analyses the situation on the front line live on air and gives a detailed account of the successful counterattack by Ukrainian defenders in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region.  5 566 0 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

"Achilles" destroyed the pipe through which the enemy entered Kupiansk. Achilles regiment destroyed pipe through which occupiers entered Kupiansk. VIDEO Since the end of April, the 429th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems "Achilles" has been conducting systematic combat operations in the Kupiansk defence zone. During this time, the Ukrainian military disrupted critical enemy logistics routes, destroyed an infiltration channel through an underground pipe, and inflicted significant losses on the personnel and equipment of the Russian occupation forces. 12 334 35 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Russian drone Russian drone attacks civilian vehicle in Kharkiv region: 10-year-old girl injured In the village of Zarichne, Chuhuiv district, Kharkiv region, a Russian strike drone hit a civilian passenger car. As a result of the attack, a 10-year-old girl was injured and hospitalized. 555 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack in Chernihiv region

Soldiers of the National Guard Charter, together with foreign volunteers, cleared a building in Kupiansk. Soldiers of the National Guard "Khartia" together with foreign volunteer fighters cleared building of Russian forces in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO A video has been published online showing episodes of combat operations by the 2nd Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard "Khartia" during the unblocking of urban buildings in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region. 7 356 10 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Who is behind the operation in Kupiansk? Commander of Khartiia Obolenskyi on Armed Forces operation in Kupiansk: "Collective work of Defence Forces" Commander of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard "Khartia" Ihor Obolenskyi said that the successful liberation of territories in Kupiansk is the result of "the collective work of the Armed Forces of Ukraine." Prior to this, it was reported online that General Mykhailo Drapatiy was behind the operation. 3 367 27 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

2 enemy armored groups destroyed in Kupyansk Occupiers are blocked in north of Kupiansk, - Trehubov Russian troops stationed north of Kupiansk and in its suburbs in the Kharkiv region are surrounded and unable to receive full reinforcements and supplies. 2 792 20 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Yuvileinyi neighbourhood Clearing occupiers out of Yuvileinyi residential area in Kupiansk. VIDEO The Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a successful operation in the Yuvileiny residential area in Kupiansk. 11 640 19 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Russians blocked in Kupiansk: what does Khartiia say? Enemy’s breakthrough north of Kupiansk has been stopped. More than 200 ruscists surrounded in the city, - "Khartiia" brigade The National Guard Brigade "Khartiia" reported a successful counterattack by the Defence Forces near Kupiansk. 5 500 26 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Zelenskyy in Kupiansk Zelenskyy arrived in Kupiansk and congratulated military on Land Forces Day. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Kupiansk direction, where he congratulated the soldiers on Land Forces Day. 6 518 118 Previously in trend: Land Forces Day

Russian forces blocked in Kupiansk: the outskirts of the city have been cleared Occupiers blocked in Kupiansk: entire north-western outskirts of city have been cleared, - DeepState Defence Forces soldiers blocked Russian occupiers in Kupiansk and cleared the entire north-western outskirts of the city. 14 622 65 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Three regions without power due to Russian attacks Due to night attacks by Russian Federation, consumers in Odesa, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions were left without electricity - Ukrenergo As of the morning of 12 December, consumers in the Odesa, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions remain without electricity due to Russian attacks. 801 3 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Russian troops attacked civilian targets in the Kharkiv region Day in Kharkiv region: enemy shelled 5 settlements, there are casualties. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops have been shelling settlements in the Kharkiv, Bohodukhiv, Izium, and Kupiansk districts.  378 0

In the Kupiansk direction, kilometres of fibre optic cable from drones have engulfed hectares of Ukrainian land. Kilometres of fibre-optic cable from FPV drones cover Ukrainian fields in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction of the front line, a UAV has filmed a video showing the scale of drone use. 8 894 8 Previously in trend: Russian fiber-optic drone Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Fiber-optic drones

ground robot fires at Russian MT-LBs Ground drone with Browning machine gun destroys occupiers’ MT-LB and thwarts night assault. VIDEO The Droid ground combat platform armed with a Browning heavy machine gun successfully thwarted a night-time assault by Russian forces on the positions of the 5th Separate Assault Brigade. 6 830 14 Previously in trend: Unmanned technologies

Nighttime attacks by the Russian Federation left Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions without electricity Due to night attacks by Russian Federation, there is no electricity supply in Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions, - Ukrenergo As a result of nighttime strikes by the Russian Federation on energy infrastructure, consumers in the Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions remain without electricity in the morning. 3 028 6 Previously in trend: Power outages

Elderly man shows the occupier the way to the cruiser Moskva Elderly man scolds occupier standing near entrance to high-rise building: "Bastards! Get out and don’t come back here! Look after your own Russia". VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, a local resident openly expressed his attitude to the Russian occupiers about their presence and the destruction they had brought to Ukrainian land. 12 738 43 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Mass graves in Izium Mass graves in Izium: 449 bodies identified and reburied, including 23 Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen. PHOTOS In Izium, Kharkiv region, a memorial service was held for innocent people killed during the occupation. The identification process has been completed, and 449 bodies have been reburied. 2 922 5 Previously in trend: Mass grave in Izium

The situation in Vovchansk Fighting continues in several areas of Vovchansk, destruction of city is critical, - Trehubov Ukrainian units are holding their positions in three areas of Vovchansk, while Russian troops are attempting to break through from the north and center. 1 068 5 Previously in trend: Battles in Vovchansk

Pechenihy dam Occupiers’ strikes on Pechenihy dam did not have significant impact on logistics, - Trehubov Russian strikes on the Pechenihy dam in the Kharkiv region did not have a "significant impact" on the logistics of the Defense Forces. 693 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Pechenihy Russian Federation is systematically attacking Pechenizka dam; in case of damage to facility, alternative routes have been developed, - 16th AC The Pechenizka dam in the Kharkiv region has been the target of systematic Russian attacks for a long time. 4 260 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Kharkiv region: consequences of the Russian strike Number of victims of Russian shelling in Kharkiv region has risen to three The death toll in the Kharkiv region as a result of Russian attacks on Sunday rose to three, with ten people injured. 632 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Pechenihy map Occupiers struck Pechenihy Reservoir dam in Kharkiv region. MAP Today, 7 December, Russian occupiers struck the dam of the Pechenihy Reservoir in the Kharkiv region. 9 868 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Battles for Vovchansk Situation in Vovchansk is tense, with enemy actively trying to advance, - Trehubov The situation in the Vovchansk direction remains difficult: the enemy is trying to advance within the city limits. 1 472 11 Previously in trend: Battles in Vovchansk Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

In the Kharkiv region, two men were killed when a UAV struck a truck in Izyum. Two men killed after drone strike on truck in Izium, Kharkiv region. PHOTO Today in the city of Izium, Kharkiv region, a strike UAV hit a vehicle while firewood was being transferred from a ZIL truck to a tractor unit. 1 274 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Ukraine’s defence forces secure key areas of Vovchansk Southern part and eastern and western outskirts of Vovchansk are under control of Defence Forces – 16th Army Corps Ukraine’s Defence Forces control the eastern, western and southern parts of Vovchansk, as well as the settlements of Lyman, Vilcha and Synelnykove in the Kharkiv sector. 788 0 Previously in trend: Battles in Vovchansk

Vovchansk Enemy advanced in Vovchansk and near several settlements in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions, and line of contact was clarified in Balahan - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. 5 018 17 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

A woman was wounded as a result of Russian strikes in the Kharkiv region Six settlements in Kharkiv region under Russian attack: one woman known to have been injured. PHOTO Over the past day, the city of Kharkiv and five settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by enemy strikes. 487 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russia launches missile strike on Kharkiv on 3 December Russia strikes Kharkiv: regional military administration reports details On the evening of Wednesday, 3 December, Russia shelled Kharkiv. 2 162 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region missile attack

In the Vovchansk direction, the Russians are lamenting the loss of their crew after a strike by the Defence Forces. Ruscists whine next to burning vehicle with eliminated crew on Vovchansk front. VIDEO A video posted online shows Russian troops whining next to a burning vehicle that has been hit on the Vovchansk front. 8 646 23 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Battles in Vovchansk Elimination of Russian occupiers

AFU Russia has established small zone of control near border in Velykyi Burluk direction, - Trehubov "Russian troops in the Velykyi Burluk direction, located between Vovchansk and Kupiansk, regularly attempt to break through the border and have already established a small zone of control nearby. 1 993 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Explosion in Kharkiv: one person killed, debris removal continues Explosion rocked Kharkiv: one person died, two were injured One person was killed and two were injured as a result of an explosion in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. 2 465 1 Previously in trend: Kharkiv explosion

There are wounded due to enemy strikes in Kharkiv region Russian strikes on Kharkiv region leave civilians wounded. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops have been shelling settlements in the Kharkiv, Chuhuiv, and Kupiansk districts. 425 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Soldiers of the 15th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed an enemy tank, self-propelled gun and electronic warfare equipment in the Kupiansk direction. Kara-Dag National Guard brigade fighters destroys occupiers’ tank, SPG and EW systems in Kupiansk sector. VIDEO The occupiers continue to press with human wave assaults against the battle formations of the 15th Kara-Dag Brigade of Ukraine’s National Guard in the Kupiansk sector. 1 189 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Syrskyi Armed Forces of Ukraine have significantly improved their tactical position in Kupiansk, and mopping-up operations are continuing, - Syrskyi Ukrainian units managed to significantly improve their tactical position directly in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. 1 931 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

The situation near Kupiansk Most of Kupiansk is under control of Ukrainian troops, with occupiers holding northern areas, - Joint Forces Operation Currently, the situation in the Kupiansk direction remains stable. 885 4 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

The National Police and the SSU have exposed corruption schemes for evading mobilisation SSU and National Police exposed seven organisers of "draft dodging schemes" in various regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police have blocked new schemes for evading mobilisation in Ukraine and detained seven organisers of the schemes. 1 419 9 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

The Security Service’s counterintelligence detained another FSB agent in Kharkiv FSB agent who worked for enemy detained after his mother had been arrested for preparing terrorist attack. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another FSB agent in Kharkiv. 3 225 5 Previously in trend: High treason

On 1 December, Russian drones struck the Kharkiv region. Houses caught fire in Pechenihy Kharkiv region under attack by UAVs: fires in Pechenihy and Polkova Mykytivka. PHOTOS On the evening of 1 December, Russian invaders attacked the Kharkiv region with drones. Two districts were hit. 778 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on the Kharkiv region

putin Putin orders creation of "security zone" along Ukraine’s northern border Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to create a "security zone" along the northern border with Ukraine. 15 004 34 Previously in trend: Putin’s statements about Ukraine buffer zone

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has almost cleared Kupiansk of Russians Russia claims it captured Kupiansk, but Ukraine has cleared city of ’almost all’ occupiers – Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that, despite Russian claims, Ukraine’s Armed Forces have almost completed clearing the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. 3 091 26 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy on the situation at the front Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Spanish-speaking Colombians train with Khartiia brigade in Ukraine Spanish-speaking unit of Khartiia National Guard brigade: Colombian fighters train and prepare to defend Ukraine. VIDEO Weapons handling, medical aid and combat tactics are part of the basic training for new recruits in one of the units of the National Guard’s Khartiia brigade. Orders here, however, are given in Spanish. The unit was formed this spring and named after the first fallen Colombian fighter, call sign "Guajiro". 3 347 11 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces