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Military actions in Ukraine have intensified, with the Ukrainian Defense Forces firmly repelling numerous assaults by Russian invaders. In the Pokrovsk direction, formidable urban battles continue, reflecting the tenacity of Ukrainian forces. Meanwhile, cities like Vovchansk and Kupiansk stand resilient despite Russian efforts to gain control. The frontline is the site of relentless combat, with Ukrainian units successfully halting enemy advances and inflicting significant losses. As the year draws to a close, the commitment of Ukraine's defenders remains unyielding, showcasing immense fortitude amidst ongoing military actions.

What are the most recent developments in military actions in Ukraine?

Recent developments in military actions in Ukraine include intense battles particularly focused on the Pokrovsk direction, where Ukrainian forces have efficiently repelled numerous Russian advances. The cities of Vovchansk and Kupiansk continue to witness significant military pressure, although Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding strong, securing strategic positions.

How are Ukrainian forces responding to Russian military actions?

Ukrainian forces are responding to Russian military actions with resilience and effective counterattacks. They have successfully repelled multiple assaults across various directions, particularly in Pokrovsk, ensuring control over key areas despite the challenging conditions on the battlefield.

What impact have recent combat engagements had on the front line?

Recent combat engagements have resulted in intense and ongoing skirmishes along the front line, with Ukrainian forces maintaining strategic advantages against Russian occupiers. Despite aggressive enemy maneuvers, Ukrainian defenders have managed to disrupt Russian plans, holding critical territories and inflicting serious losses on the enemy.

Which regions in Ukraine are experiencing the most intense military actions?

Regions like Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, and Kupiansk are currently experiencing the most intense military actions. These areas have become pivotal battlegrounds where Ukrainian forces are steadfastly defending against sustained Russian assaults, demonstrating strategic prowess in holding key positions.

What challenges do Ukrainian Defense Forces face in the ongoing military actions?

The Ukrainian Defense Forces face significant challenges, including maintaining supply lines, countering continuous Russian assaults, and defending urban areas under constant threat. The need for strategic coordination and reinforcement is critical to sustaining their defense and counterattacking capabilities.

How are military actions affecting civilian areas in Ukraine?

Military actions have significantly affected civilian areas, with many towns and cities becoming focal points in the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian Defense Forces are working diligently to minimize civilian casualties and damage, implementing measures to protect non-combatants amidst intense warfare dynamics.

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Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction Reconnaissance groups of 132nd Battalion broke through Russian Federation’s line of defence in Oleksandrivka direction, - 7th Corps of AAF. VIDEO Reconnaissance groups "CG132" of the 132nd separate reconnaissance battalion of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine broke through the enemy's defence line in the Oleksandrivka direction. 9 493 37 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff Since start of day, enemy attacked 57 times, 20 of them in Huliaipole direction – General Staff The aggressor’s attempts to advance deeper into the territory of Ukraine continue. In certain sectors of the front, the occupiers are conducting assault operations. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy, inflicting significant losses on them. 266 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

The situation on the front line on 26 February Enemy is increasing pressure in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka directions, - General Staff 230 combat clashes were recorded on the front line over the past day. Of these, 109 were in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions. 476 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Kostiantynivka direction

120 combat engagements reported at front as of February 26 120 combat engagements recorded at front: half in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 120 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. The enemy is attacking most intensively in two directions. 258 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

The situation in the south: Voloshyn on the "kill zone" and enemy tactics in the steppe Situation in south: "kill zone" up to 20 km from front line, - Defense Forces In the steppe zone, the "kill zone" can reach 20 km from the line of contact. The situation remains difficult, but without any sudden changes. 1 659 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

AFU Russians are trying to capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Defense forces are increasing aerial reconnaissance and mining enemy advance routes, - Operation Task Force "East" The occupiers have intensified their efforts to encircle Pokrovsk. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are taking countermeasures: aerial reconnaissance, additional mining, and destruction of Russian UAV operators. 757 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

115 clashes on front, heaviest fighting near Pokrovsk 115 combat engagements recorded. Most intense fighting in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, General Staff says Since the beginning of the day, 115 combat engagements have taken place along the front line, including 30 in the Pokrovsk direction and 22 in the Huliaipole direction. 293 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Fighting in the Pokrovsk direction: Ukrainian Armed Forces control settlements Eight settlements north of Pokrovsk are not even in "grey zone". They are controlled by Armed Forces of Ukraine, - "East" Military Group Eight settlements in the Pokrovsk direction remain under the control of the Defense Forces. They are not located in the "gray zone." 764 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The Armed Forces of Ukraine control Maiske and Markove Maiske and Markove in Donetsk region are under control of Armed Forces of Ukraine, - "East" Group of Troops Defence forces in the Donetsk region control the settlements of Maiske and Markove in the Kramatorsk direction, while the occupiers continue their attempts to increase pressure and infiltrate. 623 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

General Staff: 164 combat engagements per day 164 combat engagements per day on front line: most enemy attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past day, February 24, 2026, 164 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 501 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

AFU 143 combat engagements have taken place since beginning of day – General Staff A total of 143 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of this day. The Defense Forces continue to hold off the enemy, eliminate its personnel and exhaust its combat potential, delivering systematic fire strikes. 279 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

AFU Since beginning of day, enemy has attacked 50 times: most actively in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff The occupiers continue attempts to advance in certain sectors of the front. The Defense Forces are restraining the enemy, inflicting significant losses. Since the beginning of the day, the number of attacks by the aggressor has already reached 50. 290 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

afu Battle for Stepnohirsk: Russia has deployed elite units seeking to break through to Zaporizhzhia, - Times. PHOTOS To reach the outskirts of Zaporizhzhia, Russian troops must overcome one of the most difficult obstacles — the village of Stepnohirsk, which is held by Ukrainian Armed Forces units. About 20,000 Russian troops are concentrated in this area, trying to break through to the north towards the regional centre 22 km away. 8 431 48 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

The Pokrovsk direction remains the hottest Since beginning of day, there have been 40 combat engagements on front line: Pokrovsk direction is hottest, - General Staff Since the beginning of Monday, February 23, there have been 40 combat clashes on the front line. 239 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

What is happening in Ternuvate? The Defence Forces have provided an update. Russia’s claims about the occupation of Ternuvate in Zaporizhzhia region are nonsense. It is 10-12 km from line of contact, - Voloshyn Russian claims about the occupation of the village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia region are false. Defense forces have cleared it. 653 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Oleksandrivskyi direction: Syrskyi shared details Since end of January, control over 400 square kilometres of territory has been restored in Oleksandrivka direction, - Syrskyi Ukrainian units in the Oleksandrivka direction are successfully conducting offensive operations. 3 607 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

Ukraine needs at least another 250,000 soldiers Ukraine needs at least 250,000 additional troops to "turn tide" on front lines, - Times To win or at least "turn the tide" on the front lines, Ukraine needs at least another 250,000 soldiers. 6 887 103 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine The problem in the Ukrainian army

Syrskyi: The war has not reached a dead end War has not reached dead end. Russia is losing more soldiers than it can recruit, - Syrskyi In 2025, the Russian army's losses exceeded the number of recruits it managed to mobilise. 5 354 85 Previously in trend: Enemy losses Offensive operations of AFU

The situation in the Huliaipole direction Defence forces have regained control over number of settlements on administrative border between Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, - Voloshyn At the end of January 2026, the Defense Forces launched an operation in the Huliaipole direction, carrying out counterattacks and assaults. 2 822 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The situation on the front line on 21 February 75 combat engagements recorded on front line, with enemy attacking most heavily in Huliaipole direction, - General Staff In total, the occupiers have attacked 75 times since the beginning of the day. Most of the fighting is currently taking place in the Huliaipole direction. 274 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

drones Aerial war involving UAVs continues over front line in Kostiantynivka direction, - 156th Mechanised Brigade Air battles involving reconnaissance and strike UAVs have been reported in the Kostiantynivka area. They are mainly hunting for heavy hexacopter bomber drones. 1 070 1 Previously in trend: Kostiantynivka direction

130 clashes on front as enemy uses 5,000 drones 130 combat engagements on front line: enemy used over 5,000 kamikaze drones – General Staff Since the beginning of the day on 20 February, 130 combat engagements have taken place on the front line. The Defence Forces continue to stop the enemy, eliminate personnel and exhaust the aggressor’s combat potential, delivering constant and effective fire strikes. 460 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Armed Forces of Ukraine Defense Forces denied information about encirclement of Ukrainian troops in Rodynske Information regarding the alleged encirclement of units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the city of Rodynske, Donetsk region, is false. 1 710 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Armed Forces of Ukraine 51 combat engagements on front: occupiers most active in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Ukraine’s Defence Forces are holding back the advance of Russian occupiers. As of now, the total number of combat engagements stands at 51. 271 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

209 combat engagements reported across frontline – General Staff 209 combat engagements in day: Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions among most intense – General Staff The Defense Forces are focusing their efforts on disrupting the Russian invaders’ offensive plans and exhausting their combat potential. Since the beginning of the day, 209 combat engagements have taken place. 591 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Russia-Ukraine war latest: Frontline update as of February 19 Defense Forces hold off Russian pressure in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff of AFU From the beginning of the day, 98 combat engagements have taken place along the front line between Ukrainian defenders and Russian occupiers. 541 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Krynychne in Zaporizhzhia is under control of Ukraine, - Southern Defense Forces Krynychne in Zaporizhzhia region is under control of Ukraine, - Southern Defense Forces The town of Krynychne in the Zaporizhzhia region is under Ukrainian control, and Russian reports are fake. 685 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Four villages in Donetsk region under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Nykyforivka, Nelipivka, Nove Shakhove, and Zatyshok in Donetsk Oblast are under control of Defence Forces, - "East" Grouping of Troops Defence forces control the settlements of Nykyforivka, Nelipivka, Nove Shakhove and Zatyshok in Donetsk Oblast, despite reports of alleged advances by Russian troops. 568 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

A day on the front line: the enemy carried out hundreds of attacks in Donbas Enemy carried out more than 200 attacks in various directions of front during day, - General Staff. MAP The defence forces continue to repel attempts by the occupiers to improve their position and advance deeper into Ukrainian territory, thwarting their plans and inflicting significant losses on the enemy in terms of manpower and equipment in various areas of the front. In total, 237 combat clashes were recorded over the past day. 371 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

The situation in Kupiansk Approximately 40 occupiers remain encircled in Kupiansk, Trehubov says In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, up to 40 Russian servicemen remain encircled and are able only to defend themselves. 1 285 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Situation on the Lyman front Situation in Lyman direction: active fighting continues, but Russians cannot advance - Trehubov Russian troops are attempting to gain control in the Lyman direction, where active fighting continues, but they are unable to advance. 456 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Defense Forces push back Russians near Vyshneve and Verbove Defense Forces reduce "grey zone" near Vyshneve, Verbove and Ternove – Voloshyn The Defense Forces have pushed back Russian consolidation groups and reduced the "grey zone" near the settlements of Vyshneve, Verbove and Ternove in the Zaporizhzhia region. 537 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

102 combat engagements reported on front 102 combat engagements on front: enemy most active in Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions – General Staff Since the beginning of Wednesday, February 18, the number of enemy attacks on the front has reached 102. The occupiers continue attempts to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory in certain sectors of the front, most actively in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy and inflicting significant losses on it. 298 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The Armed Forces of Ukraine control Berezok in the Donetsk region: what is known? Defence forces control Berestok in Donetsk region, enemy attempts to infiltrate, - "East" Grouping of Troops The defense forces are taking appropriate measures to prevent Russian assault groups from infiltrating the town of Berestok in Donetsk Oblast. 362 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

General Staff: Intensity of fighting increased to 217 clashes AFU are launching counterattacks in Zaporizhzhia direction, - Defence Forces Currently, Ukrainian troops are conducting active combat operations in the Zaporizhzhia region, but there is no question of a full-scale counteroffensive. 3 553 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

UP reported on the critical situation in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad Russian troops have intensified efforts to capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, - "East" Grouping of Troops Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the "East" Grouping of Troops are holding back the enemy's advance, repelling 48 Russian assaults over the past day. 684 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in Myrnohrad

Armed Forces of Ukraine 137 combat engagements on frontline in day: enemy attacks most actively in Huliaipole direction – General Staff The Defense Forces are focusing their efforts on disrupting the Russian invaders’ offensive plans and exhausting their combat potential. Since the beginning of the day, 137 combat engagements have taken place. 366 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Armed Forces of Ukraine Since beginning of day, 53 combat engagements have taken place on front line – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 53 combat engagements have taken place on the front line. 192 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

DeepState: Myrnohrad defense nearing its end Myrnohrad is being "swallowed up" by Russian troops, city’s defense is drawing to close – DeepState The city of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region is being "swallowed up" by Russian troops. The city’s defense is drawing to a close. 5 769 17 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation at the front Since start of day, 78 combat engagements on frontline. Defense Forces have already repelled 20 attacks in Pokrovsk direction, General Staff says Since the start of the day on February 16, 2026, 78 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. 216 1

In Zaporizhzhia, the Armed Forces of Ukraine reduced the grey zone near Verbove Ukrainian military repelled Russians near Verbove, - Voloshyn Defense forces reduced the gray zone near Verbove in the Zaporizhzhia region and prevented the occupiers from gaining a foothold. 916 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

The situation in Kupiansk: how many occupiers are still in the city? Several dozen occupiers are concentrated in one specific neighbourhood of Kupiansk, - Trehubov Several dozen occupiers are concentrated in one specific neighbourhood of Kupiansk. 2 134 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Three police officers from Bukovyna died in battles in the Donetsk region Three police officers from Bukovyna were killed while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO On 14 February, while performing a combat mission in the Donetsk region, three police officers from Bukovyna – Volodymyr Voitsekhovskyi, Mykhailo Heshko and Anatolii Yurchak – were killed by Russian artillery fire. They were fighters in a special police rifle battalion. 7 814 54 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Occupiers have reduced assaults in the Pokrovsk direction — NGU Frost and losses have reduced enemy activity in Pokrovsk direction, - National Guard’s Rubizh Brigade The number of Russian assault groups in the Pokrovsk direction has decreased. The reasons for this were severe frosts, significant personnel losses, and attempts by the enemy to accumulate resources. 524 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukraine’s Armed Forces 54 combat clashes reported along front line since start of day: most attacks in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff Since the start of the day, 54 combat clashes have taken place along the front line. 275 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Situation on the front line: where are the battles continuing on 13 February? No Russian attacks were recorded on four sections of the front line. A total of 142 combat engagements, - General Staff. MAP Over the past day, 142 combat clashes between the Defence Forces and Russian occupiers were recorded. 780 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Russia-Ukraine war latest: Frontline update as of February 12 60 combat engagements recorded since start of day, most attacks in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff The enemy keeps trying to push deeper into Ukrainian territory. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy, inflicting heavy losses. Since the start of the day, 60 combat engagements have been recorded. 381 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

A group of occupiers was blocked in Kupiansk Group of Russian military remains surrounded in Kupiansk, - Trehubov In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, a small group of Russian soldiers is surrounded and unable to take active action. 1 803 6 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

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