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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Shooting between soldiers occurs in Kharkiv region: three killed, four wounded - OSGT Khortytsia On Wednesday, July 24, a shooting between servicemen in one of the units in the Kharkiv region occurred due to personal relations. Three soldiers were killed and four others were injured. 39 525 135
Occupiers hit Khortytsia island with missiles, - Zaporizhzhya RMA. PHOTOS Russian troops launched missiles at Zaporizhzhya, which hit the island of Khortytsia. 35 971 28 Previously in trend: War
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Soldiers of 28th SMB down enemy Su-25 attack aircraft in Kramatorsk sector - OSGT "Khortytsia". VIDEO The soldiers of the 28th Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign hit a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft. 21 574 38
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Ukrainian Armed Forces captured about 60 Russians near Vovchansk. Fighting continues in city - spokesman of OSGT Khortytsia Voloshyn Near Vovchansk in the Kharkiv direction, Ukrainian defenders captured about 60 Russian invaders. 20 748 35 Previously in trend: War
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In Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed convoy of armoured vehicles of elite Pskov division of Russian army with missile strikes. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers destroyed six armoured vehicles of the elite Pskov division of the Russian army with missile strikes. 17 678 7 Previously in trend: War
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Command gave permission for withdrawal of our units from Vuhledar due to threat of encirclement - OSGT "Khortytsia" The Defense Forces officially confirmed the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Vuhledar in the Donetsk region. 14 429 69 Previously in trend: War
Fire erupted on Khortytsia island, Sich and national park under threat. PHOTOS On June 8, unknown people put on fire the grass growing on Khortytsia island, Ukraine's national part and Cossack Sich site in Zaporizhzhia. Thanks to Emergency Service rescuers and volunteers, Sich was saved from destruction. 13 923 5
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. 13 299 54
Russians shelled island of Khortytsia in Zaporizhzhia, there is destruction. PHOTOS Most of the rockets that the enemy fired at Zaporizhzhia in the morning fell on the island of Khortytsia. 12 491 19
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. 12 316 39
Zelenskyy appoints Drapatyi as commander of OSGT "Khortytsia". VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander of the "Khortytsia" Operational and Strategic Group of Forces. 12 294 52
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Occupiers’ Su-25 is destroyed in Donetsk region - OSGT Khortytsia Warriors - anti-aircraft gunners from the Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Lieutenant General Marko Bezruchko destroyed a Russian Su-25 in the Donetsk region. 6 359 29 Previously in trend: War
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Russians have entered large part of Velyka Novosilka, our soldiers are holding line closer to outskirts - OSGT "Khortytsia" Currently, the Ukrainian military is holding certain lines on the outskirts of the settlement of Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk region. 5 313 13
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. 5 248 11
Paratroopers of 46th Brigade repel enemy’s attempt to capture Maksymilianivka: 2 tanks and 5 armored personnel carriers destroyed. VIDEO In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian paratroopers repelled an attack by Russian troops. 5 230 4
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. 5 159 19
Ruscists were able to gain foothold in Ocheretyne, Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to knock them out. Battles continue - OSGT "Khortytsia" The Russian invaders managed to break through and gain a foothold in the Ocheretyne, Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region. However, the part in which the enemy is located is under the fire control of Ukrainian defenders, and the fighting continues. 5 117 19 Previously in trend: War
Defense forces control two-thirds of Ocheretyne, heavy fighting continues - OSGT "Khortytsia" The part of the Ocheretyne settlement in the Donetsk region, into which the occupiers broke through, is under fire control of the Defense Forces. 4 988 33 Previously in trend: War
AFU push Russian troops back from Kanal neighborhood unit in Chasiv Yar - OSGT Khortytsia There are no Russian troops in the Kanal neighborhood unit in Chasiv Yar. Defense forces are holding the line in the Kramatorsk direction. 4 975 12 Previously in trend: War
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