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The conflict in the Khortytsia region remains heated, with operations concentrating around Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka. Russian forces persist in their attempts to advance, notably targeting strategic points such as Popovy Yar and Volodymyrivka. Despite the continuous pressure, Ukrainian forces hold resiliently, repelling numerous assaults. The enemy is noted for employing numerical superiority in Pokrovsk and focusing significant forces in Novopavlivka. The defense in these sectors remains robust, mitigating enemy gains and inflicting notable losses on Russian troops. Over recent engagements, efforts to penetrate defensive lines have led to substantial enemy casualties. The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to strategically counteract assaults, leveraging their position to contain the adversary's progress.

What areas are currently seeing the most intense fighting?

The most intense fighting is located in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. In these areas, Russian forces have concentrated their efforts with significant aggression, attempting to overwhelm with numerical superiority. However, Ukrainian forces stand firm and continue to thwart these advances.

What is the role of Khortytsia OSGT in the current conflict?

The Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Troops plays a crucial role in defending key sectors against assaulting Russian forces. They are actively engaged in counteracting offensives in Pokrovsk and other critical fronts, maintaining a stronghold and inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

How are defense forces responding to enemy advances?

Defense forces are responding to enemy advances decisively by holding the line, employing tactical countermeasures, and using artillery and drones effectively. Continuous operations are underway to minimize enemy threats, preserve strategic positions, and ensure the protection of crucial areas.

Why is Russian activity increasing in the Novopavlivka direction?

Russian forces have intensified their activity in the Novopavlivka direction as part of their broader campaign to regain strategic advantage in the region. This increased activity is driven by their goals to breach defensive positions and secure more territory, despite facing staunch resistance and suffering considerable losses.

What are the current operational goals of the enemy in the Khortytsia region?

The current operational goals of the enemy in the Khortytsia region include breaching Ukrainian defenses, capturing strategic towns, and securing pathways to advance further into contested territories. Despite their concerted efforts, these goals are continually being obstructed by resilient Ukrainian defense operations.

Are there any recent successes reported by Ukrainian forces?

Yes, recent successes by Ukrainian forces include repelling multiple enemy assaults across various directions, notably in Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka. They have successfully held their ground and inflicted significant losses on the enemy, thwarting attempts to encircle strategic locations like Kostiantynivka.

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There are plans to prevent the encirclement of Velyka Novosilka There are certain plans to prevent encirclement of Velyka Novosilka by Russian troops - OSGT "Khortytsia" The situation near Velyka Novosilka remains difficult, the Russian occupiers are planning to surround the villages. 3 213 19 Previously in trend: War

Fighting in east on January 23 Enemy tried to break through defense in Siversk direction. In Novopavlivka - losses of Russians are too high - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, the enemy attacked the positions of the Defense Forces at Kupiansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Toretske, Pokrovske, and Novopavlivka. 1 102 3

There is risk of operational encirclement near Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast There is risk of operational encirclement of Ukrainian troops near Velyka Novosilka, - OSGT "Khortytsia" The Defence Forces say there is a threat of operational encirclement of Ukrainian troops in the Novopavlivka direction near Velyka Novosilka. 8 919 26 Previously in trend: War

Destruction of Chasiv Yar Urban battles continue in Chasiv Yar. Enemy is using tactics of total destruction of buildings - OSGT "Khortytsia" In Chasovyi Yar, city battles are taking place with varying success. The occupiers are destroying the city because they only want the territory. 938 1

Situation in East on January 23 Enemy attacks are concentrated in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. Russians are trying to destroy positions of Defense Forces in city buildings - OSGT "Khortytsia" Yesterday, the enemy attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the Kupiansk and Lyman, Kramatorsk and Toretsk, Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. They are using armored vehicles, artillery, mortars, and UAVs of various types. 304 0

About 950 people remain in Toretsk Pokrovsk direction remains hottest. Defense forces destroy superior enemy forces - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, January 21, 2025, in the Kharkiv sector, our soldiers repelled enemy attacks in Vovchansk, and in the Kupiansk sector, the enemy stormed the positions of the Defense Forces near Dvorichna and Nova Kruhliakivka. 715 0

Situation in Velyka Novosilka Exhausting defensive battles on outskirts of Velyka Novosilka - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, 19 January 2025, the enemy conducted offensive actions in Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector and in the areas of Petropavlivka, Pishchane, Zelenyi Hai and Lozova in the Kupyansk sector. The enemy attacks were repelled. 2 224 4

Chasiv Yar destroyed by the Russians There were combat engagements in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, some of our positions were destroyed. Enemy is concentrating efforts in Pokrovsk direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, January 13, 2025, Russian troops focused their main attack efforts on the Pokrovsk direction. 852 2

Battles for Toretsk Fighting continues in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. Defense Forces are successfully holding back enemy in Pokrovsk direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, January 12, 2024, in the Kharkiv direction, the enemy conducted offensive actions in Vovchansk and in the area of Kozacha Lopan. 815 2

About situation around Pokrovsk Near Pokrovsk, occupiers are not trying to enter city, but want to bypass it - OSGT "Khortytsia" The enemy is trying to bypass Pokrovsk, clinging to suburban buildings. Fighting is going on for small villages near the city. 1 102 3

Armed Forces of Ukraine hold positions in Kurakhove Ukrainian Defense Forces hold positions within Kurakhove - OSGT "Khortytsia" Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions within the city of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region, in particular in the area of the thermal power plant. 1 697 3

OSGT "Khortytsia": Some positions of AFU on three front lines have been destroyed Some positions of Defense Forces were destroyed as result of enemy assaults in Kupiansk, Kramatorsk, and Toretsk directions - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the Kupiansk, Kramatorsk, and Toretsk sectors, some of our defenders' positions were destroyed as a result of Russian assault and fire. 4 606 14

Fighting in Kurakhove Heavy fighting in Kurakhove, some of our positions in Kramatorsk and Toretsk directions have been destroyed - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, January 7, 2025, the largest number of firefights took place in the Pokrovske direction. 2 849 14

Fighting for Kurakhove Situation in Kurakhove is difficult, large part of town is destroyed - "Khortytsia" OSGT As of January 7, 2025, the situation in Kurakhove is quite difficult, with a significant part of the city destroyed. 1 159 1

Khortytsia OSGT does not confirm occupation of Lozova Fighting continues in Lozova in Kupiansk direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" Fighting is currently ongoing in the village of Lozova, Izium district, Kharkiv region. 1 270 1 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers announce the capture of Kurakhove. OSGT Khortytsia commented Ruscists claim "complete capture" of Kurakhove. OSGT "Khortytsia" reported fighting in urban area. MAP The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the alleged "complete capture" of the town of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian troops reported that as of January 6, enemy attacks on Kurakhove's urban area continued. 4 378 6 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian defence forces control Kurakhove industrial zone Enemy storms Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in east with armoured vehicles, combat actions continue in Kurakhove urban area - OSGT "Khortytsia" The Russian invaders unsuccessfully stormed the positions of the defenders in the Kharkiv, Kupiansk, Lyman and Siverskyi directions. They used armoured vehicles in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. 936 1

Fighting in East Enemy is trying to develop offensive in Pokrovsk direction. Defense forces are taking measures to prevent deterioration of tactical situation - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the last day, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions in the Kharkiv, Lyman, Kramatorsk, Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Vremivske directions. 2 524 4 Previously in trend: War

Toretsk is turning into Russian cemetery Some of our positions in Toretsk direction have been destroyed. Measures are being taken to prevent deterioration of tactical situation - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past 24 hours, on 3 January 2025, Russian troops attacked our positions in Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector and conducted offensive actions in the direction of Kucherivka, Synkivka and Zahryzove in the Kupiansk sector. The enemy was not successful. 7 233 17

War, AFU Enemy is conducting continuous assaults in Donbas and Kharkiv region, accumulating forces for new waves - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, Russian troops continued active assault operations in the Donbas and Kharkiv regions. In some areas, the enemy destroyed Ukrainian positions. 622 3

Over the day, the enemy attacked in several directions, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled the attacks During day, enemy actively attacked AFU fortifications in several directions: Pokrovsk, Lyman, Kramatorsk and Vremivka, - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, the enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk direction, where it conducted assault operations in the areas of Zelene Pole, Myrolyubivka, Lysivka and other settlements. 575 1 Previously in trend: War

OSGT Khortytsia: AFU control virtually the entire Chasiv Yar AFU control almost entire Chasiv Yar. Ruscists are trying to cross Siverskyi Donetsk - Donbas canal, - OSGT "Khortytsia" As of January 2, 2025, Ukrainian troops control almost the entire town of Chasiv Yar and repel enemy attacks. At the same time, the Russian invaders have gained a foothold in the suburbs across the Siverskyi Donetsk-Donbas canal. 1 228 1 Previously in trend: War

There is no urban fighting in Pokrovsk There are no urban battles in Pokrovsk, Ruscists are trying to bypass city - OSGT "Khortytsia" Russian occupation forces are trying to bypass Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region to break the infrastructure chains. 1 065 5 Previously in trend: War

Combat actions on morning of January 2 Enemy destroyed some positions of Ukrainian defenders in Kramatorsk and Toretsk directions, assaults on urban development of Kurakhove continue - OSGT "Khortytsia" Yesterday, the enemy attacked in the Kramatorsk, Toretsk, and Vremivka directions. Fighting continues in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions. 7 543 16 Previously in trend: War

OSGT Khortytsia on the situation in Toretsk, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. Ruscists are trying to infiltrate Kurakhove to surround AFU. Unusual tactics are used in Toretsk - OSGT "Khortytsia". MAP Fighting continues in Kurakhove in the city center. Russian troops are trying to cut off supplies to the AFU and surround our soldiers. Assaults continue at the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. 5 098 11

Russian strike on Kurakhove All enemy attacks in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk repelled, heavy fighting continues in Kurakhove - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, 29 December 2024, the largest number of hostilities took place in the Pokrovsk sector. 1 238 2

Fighting for Pokrovsk as of December 29 Enemy makes every effort to reach Pokrovsk outskirts - Khortytsia OSGT Pokrovsk remains the hottest spot in the frontline. Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops carried out 54 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. 1 369 4

Hostilities in east Highest intensity of hostilities was registered in Pokrovsk sector yesterday. Adversary attempted to improve tactical situation in Kupiansk direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" During the day, the enemy attacked the positions of the Defence Forces at the Pokrovsk, Kharkiv, Siversk, Kupiansk, Lyman, Kurakhove and Vremivka directions. Fighting is ongoing in the urban areas of Toretsk and Chasiv Yar. 363 0

Fierce fighting in Kurakhove Fierce fighting in Kurakhove: occupiers are rushing and disregarding losses - OSGT "Khortytsia" Heavy fighting continues in Kurakhove, where Russian attack aircraft suffer significant losses as they attempt to break through Ukrainian positions. The occupiers' losses do not stop their attempts to seize the territory. 1 898 4 Previously in trend: War

Situation in the Pokrovsk direction on December 25 Russians are trying to break through to Pokrovsk from flanks despite significant losses, 261 occupiers were killed in last day alone - OSGT "Khortytsia" Russian troops are still trying to get to Pokrovsk, trying to break through the left and right flanks. 1 139 12

Ukrainian Red Cross office destroyed in Kurakhove Some positions of Ukrainian Armed Forces lost in Kurakhove sector - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, on 24 December 2024, Russian troops conducted actions in Vovchansk and in the Vysoka Yaruga area in the Kharkiv sector to develop the offensive: they were unsuccessful. 5 011 19

Russian occupation troops Enemy intensifies offensive actions in several directions simultaneously - OSGT "Khortytsia" As of this morning, Russian troops have intensified offensive actions on several frontlines simultaneously. 1 223 0

AFU not surrounded near Makarivka Information about encirclement of Defense Forces units in Makarivka is not true - OSGT "Khortytsia" The information about the encirclement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in Makarivka in the Vremivka direction, which is being spread by the media, is not true. 3 098 9

Situation in east as of morning of 23 December Intense fighting continues in urban areas of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk - OSGT "Khortytsia" The enemy was active in the Lyman sector yesterday. Combat actions were also recorded in the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove and Vremivka sectors. 2 637 4

enemy keeps trying to advance on Toretsk Fighting in urban areas of Toretsk and Chasiv Yar. All enemy’s attempts to break through our defense have been repelled, - "Khortytsia" OSGT Over the past day, on December 21, 2024, Russian troops conducted offensive actions near Petropavlivka and Kruhliakivka in the Kupiansk direction, near Zelenyi Hai, Hrekivka, Terny and Ivanivka in the Lyman direction, and towards Verkhnekamianske and Bilohorivka in the Seversk direction in order to improve the tactical situation. 1 161 6

Fighting in Kurakhove sector Heavy urban fighting is taking place in Kurakhove, occupiers are creeping like "ants" - OSGT "Khortytsia" Heavy fighting is continuing in the entire Kurakhove sector and in the city itself. Ukrainian paratroopers are destroying the enemy, despite their considerable numbers. 1 928 4 Previously in trend: War

OSGT "Khortytsia" denies claims of encirclement near Uspenivka Information about some units of Ukrainian Defence Forces being in operational encirclement near Uspenivka and Trudove is not true - OSGT "Khortytsia" The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has decided to withdraw units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces from the areas of Uspenivka and Trudove to avoid encirclement. 3 595 13

How many troops did Russians at Pokrovsk and Kurakhove? Russian Federation has deployed 70,000 troops to Pokrovsk direction, and 35,000 to Kurakhove direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" Russian troops have sent about 150 thousand occupants to the three most active frontline areas in the east. Most of them - to Pokrovske. 1 048 5 Previously in trend: War

Rustem Umierov visited the Unmanned Systems Forces and discussed new technologies for frontline UAVs closed ammunition shortage at beginning of year, - Umierov. PHOTOS The Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umierov visited the Khortytsia OSGT and the Unmanned Systems Forces, which have become an important element of defence resilience. 1 877 22 Previously in trend: War

Fighting in East Enemy attacked our positions in area of ​​Novy Komar and on outskirts of Sontsivka, some fortifications were destroyed - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, December 17, 2024, the enemy conducted assault operations in the area of Novotroitske, Berestky, Pushkine, south of Vidrodzennia, south of Dachanske, on the southern outskirts of Zelenivka, south of Storozheve and on the southwestern outskirts of Makarivka. The enemy was not successful, suffered losses, and retreated. 864 3

Situation in Kurakhove as of 16 December 2024 Kurakhove is under control of Ukrainian Armed Forces. Enemy storming southeastern outskirts and urban buildings in southern part of city - OSGT "Khortytsia" Kurakhove is under the control of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. The situation is complicated by the enemy's significant advantage in manpower. 1 537 3

Elimination of the enemy in Siversk direction Massive assault on Siversk direction was repelled with devastating losses for enemy. More than 50 occupiers and lot of equipment were destroyed - OSGT "Khortytsia". VIDEO In the Siverskyi sector, our defenders repelled a massive attack by the occupiers. On 14 December, the enemy made 8 assault attempts in the defense line of the Edelweiss mountain assault brigade. 7 688 14

Situation in Kurakhove on morning of December 15 Exhausting battles continue on outskirts and in urban areas of Kurakhove and Chasiv Yar - OSUV "Khortytsia" Over the past day, December 14, 2024, the enemy attacked our fortifications in the area north and east of Lozova, the southeastern outskirts of Pishchane, in an effort to improve the tactical situation. The enemy was not successful, suffered losses, and retreated. 2 375 0

Situation in East OSGT"Khortytsia" about battles during day: Some fortifications were destroyed, which made it impossible to hold them further. Enemy improved its tactical position During the day, on 13 December 2024, the enemy tried to improve the tactical situation in the area of Blahodatne, west of Dalne, and in the area of Elizavetivka: they were unsuccessful, suffered losses and retreated. 12 188 39

Ukrainian Armed Forces encirclement near Uspenivka in Donetsk region: commentary by OSGT Khortytsia Units of Defence Forces take necessary measures to prevent encirclement near Uspenivka - OSGT "Khortytsia" Units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces are repelling assaults on the outskirts of Uspenivka, Hannivka Trudove, Romanivka and are countering the capture or encirclement of these settlements by the enemy. 2 434 15 Previously in trend: War

Ruscists are already near Pokrovsk Russian army is just three kilometers from Pokrovsk - CNN Russian troops continue their offensive on the eastern front in Ukraine, approaching Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, which is a strategic city. 13 184 54

Occupiers trying to break through to Kurakhove Occupiers are trying to break through to Kurakhove, shelling from aircraft and artillery. City is under control of Defence Forces, - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past 24 hours, 45 enemy assaults were repelled in the Kurakhove sector, as Russians are trying to break through to Kurakhove and take control of the dominant heights and roads leading to it. 687 0 Previously in trend: War

Russian troops are losing their advantage in artillery Russian troops are losing their advantage in artillery but are compensating with bombing and air strikes - Khortytsia OSGT Currently, in different directions, the advantage of Russian troops in the use of artillery shells is about one and a half to one, and in some areas - one to three, while earlier the ratio of shells was about 5 to 1 in favor of the Russian Federation. 820 4 Previously in trend: War