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The Polohivskyy district in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine is witnessing intense military activities. Russian forces have been advancing, targeting areas like Huliaipole. Reports confirm multiple assaults causing casualties and structural damages across Zaporizhzhia. Southern Defence Forces report partial Russian control over Huliaipole, complicating defensive measures due to difficult terrain. Ukraine's counter-efforts heavily rely on drones providing a tactical edge, though command quality issues persist. Notably, Russian occupiers hit Orikhiv, killing civilians and causing injuries. Continued resistance efforts by Ukrainian troops are documented, though challenges remain substantial as Russia intensifies pressure through artillery and strategic advances near key settlements. Despite partial advances, Ukraine's Defence Forces remain resilient in protecting the integrity of Polohivskyy district.

What is the current situation in Polohivskyy district, Zaporizka region?

The Polohivskyy district is facing significant military pressure from Russian forces. Recent reports indicate Russian advances in key areas like Huliaipole, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to resist, though challenges such as complex terrain and resource management issues remain. Despite adversities, Ukrainian troops are effectively utilizing drones for tactical advantages.

How have Russian forces impacted Zaporizhzhia and its regions?

Russian forces' activities in Zaporizhzhia have led to territorial advances and severe humanitarian impacts, including civilian casualties and loss of infrastructure. Key areas like Orikhiv have been targeted, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The ongoing conflict has led to a precarious security situation, demanding robust defence strategies from Ukrainian forces.

What strategic challenges do Ukrainian forces face in Zaporizhzhia?

Ukrainian forces in Zaporizhzhia encounter several challenges, including difficult terrain making defence in areas like Huliaipole complex. Additionally, efficient command and management of resources are pressing issues. Ukrainian units are tasked with countering persistent Russian advances despite these operational difficulties.

What role do drones play in the defence of Zaporizhzhia?

Drones significantly bolster Ukrainian defence efforts in Zaporizhzhia, providing invaluable reconnaissance and tactical advantages. Despite resource constraints, these unmanned systems help to counter enemy advancements and gather crucial intelligence, proving pivotal in contested regions like Huliaipole, where command quality remains an issue.

How has the humanitarian situation evolved in Polohivskyy district amidst the conflict?

The humanitarian situation in the Polohivskyy district is dire, with ongoing military conflicts leading to civilian casualties and infrastructural destruction. Areas like Orikhiv have suffered severe bombardments, resulting in injuries and fatalities, pressing the need for immediate humanitarian relief and robust defence responses.

Are there any ceasefire or de-escalation efforts in place in Zaporizhzhia?

Currently, there is no significant progress in ceasefire or de-escalation efforts within the Zaporizhzhia region. The intensifying conflict reflected by Russian advancements heightens the necessity for a diplomatic solution, though ongoing strategies focus on immediate defence and relief rather than long-term peace negotiations.

What are the key military strategies used by Ukrainian forces in Zaporizhzhia?

Ukrainian forces are employing a mix of defence tactics, leveraging drones for intelligence and targeting, fortifying key positions despite the challenging terrains, and maximizing available resources amidst command quality issues. Cooperation among ground and aerial units is integral to maintaining defensive lines against persistent Russian advances.

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Shelling in Zaporizhzhia Russians carried out 876 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region: one person was killed and six more were wounded. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupiers have launched 876 strikes on 27 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in casualties and injuries. 403 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region Day in Zaporizhzhia region: ruscists shelled the Zaporizhzhia and Polohy districts, leaving two dead and 9 wounded. PHOTO Two people were killed and nine others were injured as a result of enemy attacks on the Zaporizhzhia and Polohy districts of the Zaporizhzhia region. 496 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

The enemy has advanced in Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia Russians have advanced in Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia region, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing in the Zaporizhzhia region and in Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. 8 250 32 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

DeepState: Russians assault Bilohiria in Zaporizhzhia, seek full control Ruscists are actively assaulting Bilohiria in Zaporizhzhia region, trying to occupy the village In recent days, Russian troops have been actively assaulting the village of Bilohiria in the Zaporizhzhia region. 1 640 5 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Zaporizhzhia region shelling Ruscists shelled Zaporizhzhia region: one person killed, three wounded, numerous damages. PHOTO One man was killed and three others were wounded as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia region. 511 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Fighting for Huliaipole Enemy does not fully control Huliaipole, Russian assault groups being eliminated, - Southern Defence Forces. VIDEO The enemy does not fully control Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region. 6 441 4 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Battles for Huliaipole DeepState: defense of Huliaipole is complicated by terrain, city is effectively in gray zone Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to hold positions in most of Huliaipole, but further defense of the city is becoming extremely difficult due to the terrain. 2 450 27 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Russians killed a man in Orikhiv: what is known? Ruscists struck Orikhiv with KABs: man killed, woman wounded Russian occupiers struck Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia with KABs, killing a man and injuring a woman. 304 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Russian forces are advancing in three regions: what is known? Russia has advanced in Myrnohrad, as well as near Krasnyi Lyman, Filiia and Huliaipole, - DeepState Russian occupiers have advanced in the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. 5 427 13 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

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. 5 386 29 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Huliaypole UAVs give Armed Forces of Ukraine tactical advantage in Zaporizhzhia, key issue is quality of command, - Butusov, Khartiia Unmanned Systems Platoon Commander The Zaporizhzhia direction has the best conditions for the use of drones across the entire front, giving Ukraine a significant tactical advantage. However, the key problem in certain areas, particularly in the Huliaipole region, remains not a lack of resources, but management and the quality of command. 3 605 16 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Huliaypole map Enemy has advanced in Huliaypole, Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are having success near Huliaypole, Myrnohrad, and Pokrovsk. 8 933 25 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

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. 41 089 171 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia 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. 9 341 33 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Shelling in Zaporizhzhia One dead and four wounded as result of enemy attacks in Zaporizhzhia district. PHOTO Over the course of 24 hours, the occupiers carried out 514 strikes on 24 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. 683 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Map Occupiers have advanced in Donetsk region and near Huliaypole in Zaporizhzhia region, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in two directions in the Donetsk region and near Huliaypole in the Zaporizhzhia region. 4 316 7 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

map update on 18 December Enemy has advanced in Huliaipole and near Dronivka, Nykonorivka, and Pankivka, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 4 985 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Where the enemy has advanced recently Enemy has advanced in Huliaipole, Predtechyne and Shakhove, - DeepState. MAP The Russian army has advanced in Huliaipole, Stepnohirsk, and several areas of Donetsk Oblast 6 365 22 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Ruscist did not occupy Varvarivka in the Zaporizhzhia region Varvarivka in Zaporizhzhia region has not been occupied by enemy, fighting continues, - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops have not occupied Varvarivka in the Huliaipole district of the Zaporizhzhia region. Fighting continues in the surrounding areas. 503 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Huliaipole under attack: the enemy is storming the city and shelling it with KABs Russians are increasing pressure near Huliaipole, city is under KABs every day, - 5th SAB In the Huliaipole direction, Russian occupiers are intensifying their "offensive efforts," attempting to put pressure directly on Huliaipole itself. 640 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The Russians are pushing towards Orikhiv to get artillery fire on Zaporizhzhia Russians are moving in columns to shell Zaporizhzhia with artillery: how front-line Orikhiv lives. VIDEO The town of Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region is located 7–10 km from the combat zone. It is via this area that Russian occupation forces want to move closer to Zaporizhzhia. 4 190 7 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

Yampil Russian troops have advanced near Yampil and Solodke, - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are advancing in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 3 195 1 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Commander of the Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valentyn Manko Only 102nd Territorial Defence Forces Brigade was holding Huliaipole sector – Manko Commander of the Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valentyn Manko has commented on the situation in the Huliaipole sector. 8 269 28 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Dobropillia under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Reports of Russians seizing Dobropillia in Zaporizhzhia region are false – General Staff. VIDEO The information spread by Russia claiming control of Dobropillia near Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region is fake. 2 598 6 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Balahan map Enemy occupied Balahan, Solodke and Zatyshshia, advanced in Pokrovsk, near Novoekonomichne and Huliaipole, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers have made territorial gains in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 7 280 27 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Russians are advancing in three areas: what is known? In November, enemy occupied 505 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory. Greatest advances were made near Huliaipole, - DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS In November, the enemy occupied 505 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory, which is almost twice as much as in September. 1 621 7 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Battles in the east of Ukraine

Russians are advancing in three regions: what is known? Ruscists are advancing in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions. 6 484 21 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Zhorin on the situation at the front Situation on front line is very difficult; we need to change our approach to using forces and resources we have, - Zhorin The situation on the front line is indeed very difficult. But it can be remedied. 6 196 63 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Battles in the east of Ukraine

The battles for Huliaipole Defence forces have blocked enemy on approaches to Huliaipole; there are no occupiers in city, - Voloshyn Russian forces continue to attack, but they have not managed to enter Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region — defenders stopped the enemy on the outskirts of the city. 3 916 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

A child was wounded due to shelling by the Russian Federation Russian forces strike Polohy district: 4-year-old boy wounded On November 29, Russian troops shelled the Polohivsky district of the Zaporizhzhia region. A 4-year-old child was wounded. 468 0 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war

Map Enemy has advanced near Rivnopillia and Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in the Zaporizhzhia region. 7 341 11 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

outskirts of Huliaipole destruction of occupiers 33rd SAR "hands out tickets to Kobzon concert" to three occupiers’ assault groups near Huliaipole. VIDEO Soldiers of the 33rd Separate Assault Regiment (SAR) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated three Russian assault groups that tried to break through near Huliaipole. Southern Defence Forces report that the enemy’s advance has been halted and control over the situation restored. 5 592 4 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

DeepState maps Enemy has advanced in Vovchansk, near Serebrianka, Dachne and Rivnopillia, - DeepState. MAP The enemy is advancing near four settlements in the Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. 5 511 11 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Huliaipole Troops say Russian occupiers are already being spotted on outskirts of Huliaipole. Southern Defence Forces deny it Ukrainian servicemen say they have spotted Russian occupiers on the outskirts of the town of Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region. Officially, the Southern Defence Forces say they have received no information about any deterioration in the situation. 4 077 32 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Killing of five Ukrainian POWs near Huliaipole Occupiers shoot dead five captured defenders near Huliaipole who were unable to resist – Prosecutor General’s Office On the morning of 27 November in Zaporizhzhia region, Russian occupiers killed five Ukrainian defenders who had been taken prisoner and were unable to offer resistance. 4 341 31 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Near Huliaipole, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have withdrawn from their positions AFU unit withdrew from positions near Huliaipole without coordination. Enemy outflanked them – Southern Defence Forces In the Zaporizhzhia region near Huliaipole, one of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) units pulled back from its positions without coordination. Russian troops took advantage of this and moved into the flank of the Defence Forces. Following the fighting, several of our soldiers are considered missing in action. 27 463 138 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Zelenyi Hai Russians have occupied Zelenyi Hai and are advancing in Zaporizhzhia region - DeepState. MAPS Russian invaders have occupied Zelenyi Hai in the Zaporizhzhia region and are advancing near two settlements. 5 687 22 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Execution of prisoners of war near Zelenyi Hai Russians shot five Ukrainian prisoners of war in Zaporizhzhia region. PHOTO West of Zelenyi Hai in the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian troops shot five prisoners of war from the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 17 224 58 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Russian forces dropped three FAB-500 bombs on the centre of a residential neighbourhood in the city of Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region. Occupiers dropped three FAB-500 bombs on centre of Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO A video has been published online showing Russian forces striking a residential area in the centre of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region. 6 910 28 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Defence Forces deny fall of Vysoke, say fierce fighting continues Too early to say Vysoke is lost: fierce fighting continues – Southern Defence Forces The Defence Forces of the South have denied reports that Russian forces have occupied the settlement of Vysoke in Zaporizhzhia region. 1 561 8 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

maps Russians occupy Promin in Donetsk region and Vysoke in Zaporizhzhia region, advance near Myrnohrad and in Pokrovsk – DeepState. MAPS  Russian invaders have occupied Promin in Donetsk region and Vysoke in the Zaporizhzhia region. 6 090 32 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

huliapole Situation in Huliaipole direction is difficult, but there is no encirclement. Communications and logistics remain intact, - Southern Defence Forces The Southern Defence Forces warn against spreading panic narratives about the situation in the Huliaipole direction, emphasising that the enemy is actively conducting information and psychological operations, exaggerating its "successes" and manipulating facts about combat operations. 1 165 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

map Russian forces gain ground in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions – DeepState. MAPS Russian forces have gained ground in two sectors in the Donetsk region and in the Huliaipole sector in the Zaporizhzhia region. 7 651 21 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Vampire drones killed Russian assault group near Huliaipole Ukrainian Vampire drone swarm eliminates Russian assault group near Huliaipole. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukrainian troops continue to effectively eliminate enemy forces with the help of strike unmanned systems. 6 526 5 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Shelling in Zaporizhzhia Two people were killed and eight were wounded as result of Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia and region. PHOTOS Over the past day, the enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia and settlements in the Zaporizhzhia, Vasylivka, and Polohy districts of the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in casualties and injuries. 2 065 0

Odradne and Bolohivka Eenemy has occupied Odradne and Bolohivka and advanced in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops have occupied two villages in the Kupiansk district, advanced near Dvorichanske, as well as in the Donetsk region and the Polohy district of the Zaporizhzhia region. 7 600 31 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Heavy fighting in Huliaipole sector: command denies encirclement claims Reports of Ukrainian units being encircled and barrier detachments in Huliaipole direction are false, Southern Defence Forces say The situation in the Huliaipole direction remains tense. The enemy continues heavy fire on Ukrainian positions, with 10 engagements recorded over the past day near the villages of Yablukove and Rivnopillia. 2 569 21 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Strike on the State Emergency Service unit in Orikhiv Occupiers strike State Emergency Service unit in Orikhiv. PHOTOS Today, 21 November, Russian troops once again struck a unit of the State Emergency Service in Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region. 630 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region