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Since early April, intense military actions have surged across Ukraine's front lines, with over 104 combat engagements reported in a single day. Massive drone operations and increased enemy assaults signify the relentless aggression faced by Ukraine. The Defence Forces strategically withdrew in some regions to conserve troop strength. Historical battles, such as the first repelling of Russian forces near Sloviansk 12 years ago, remind us of Ukraine's resilience. Despite setbacks, Defense Forces continue resisting, particularly in critical areas like Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka, countering Russian advances with determination. Combat strategy adjustments have shown their impact, evidenced by regained territories in key regions.

What is the current status of military actions in Ukraine?

The military situation in Ukraine remains volatile with frequent combat engagements reported. The frontline areas like Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka experience intense fighting. Despite adversities, Ukrainian forces are effectively countering enemy assaults through tactical maneuvers and strategic withdrawals, maintaining vigilance to protect territorial integrity.

Why did the Ukrainian Defense Forces withdraw from Myropillia?

The tactical withdrawal of the Ukrainian Defense Forces from Myropillia was a strategic decision to protect personnel against superior enemy forces and equipment. By relocating to pre-prepared defensive positions, the aim was to enhance the protection and survivability of Ukrainian troops in this conflict zone.

How significant are the recent drone attacks in Ukraine's conflict?

The enemy's deployment of over 6,200 kamikaze drones marks a significant escalation in military tactics, aimed at disrupting Ukrainian Defense lines. These drone strikes pose substantial threats to both military personnel and infrastructure, necessitating robust defensive responses and counter-drone measures by Ukrainian Forces.

What historical significance does the Sloviansk battle hold?

The Sloviansk battle holds deep historical significance as it marks the point when Ukrainian forces first repelled Russian military aggression in 2014. The successful defense against Russian sabotage set the tone for Ukraine's resilient and steadfast approach in its ongoing fight for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Are there any major achievements for Ukrainian forces recently?

Recently, Ukrainian forces achieved notable successes, regaining control of territories in the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. These territorial recoveries reflect Ukraine's strategic prowess and commitment to reversing enemy gains, showcasing effective military operations despite challenging conditions on the front lines.

What challenges do Ukrainian forces face in the Pokrovsk direction?

The Pokrovsk direction remains a hotspot of fierce conflict due to sustained enemy attacks aimed at penetrating Ukrainian defenses. Despite relentless pressure and heavy fighting in the region, Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold their ground, utilizing strategic countermeasures and resilient defense tactics.

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Frontline sees 228 clashes amid Russian pressure Defense Forces are holding back Russia’s massive pressure: 228 combat clashes have taken place over day, General Staff says A total of 228 combat clashes have taken place since the start of the day. 301 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

AFU Since beginning of day, 60 combat engagements occurred at front, Pokrovsk direction is fiercest – General Staff Since the start of the day, the aggressor has attacked positions of the Defense Forces 60 times. 166 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

DeepState confirms Ukrainian gains near Novoselivka Ukraine’s Armed Forces have made gains in Oleksandrivka direction, enemy has lost at least 46 sq km – DeepState The analytical project DeepState has confirmed information from the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces about Ukrainian military successes in the Oleksandrivka direction. The Defense Forces have liberated territory near Novoselivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 4 101 18 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

Russian information about Novovasylivka is false Novovasylivka under Ukrainian control - Ukrainian Armed Forces refuted Russian statement Russian reports claiming that Novovasylivka has been captured in the Velykyi Burluk area are disinformation. 747 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Fighting on the front line: the hottest sectors are Pokrovsk, Lyman and Huliaipole Russia has intensified attacks in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors, - General Staff. MAP The heaviest fighting took place in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole and Lyman sectors. The enemy is also active in the Slobozhanskyi and Kostiantynivka sectors. A total of 267 combat engagements were recorded over the past 24 hours. 873 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipole direction

AFU 189 combat clashes have occurred at front since start of day: fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the start of the day on May 28, a total of 189 combat clashes have occurred at the front. 386 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

General Staff reports 61 combat clashes on front 61 combat engagements recorded on front, enemy most active in Pokrovsk direction, General Staff says Since the start of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 61 times. The Pokrovsk direction remains the most active, with 17 enemy attacks recorded there. 262 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Over 13,000 people evacuated from Donetsk region in May More than 13,000 people evacuated from Donetsk Oblast in one month A total of 146,700 people currently remain in the Ukrainian-controlled part of Donetsk Oblast, including 8,600 children. Since the start of May, 13,200 residents have already been evacuated from the region, including 730 children. 374 1 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region

Russia’s plans to advance to Orikhiv have failed Russians have stepped up their activities in Orikhiv area, but their plans to reach Orikhiv by May 31 have already failed, - Voloshyn Despite the increased activity of Russian troops in the Orikhiv sector, their plans to reach Orikhiv by May 31 will definitely not be carried out. 556 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

The enemy is losing the pace of the offensive in the Velykyi Burluk direction. There is gradual decrease in offensive potential of Russian army in Velykyi Burluk direction, - Joint Forces Task Force Ukrainian military officials report a decrease in the intensity of Russian fire and a weakening of attacks in the Velykyi Burluk sector. 686 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Front lines by sector: Pokrovsk, Huliaipole and others — the fiercest fighting over the past 24 hours There were 317 combat engagements on front line over past 24 hours. Enemy is pressing in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff The enemy is exerting the heaviest pressure in the Pokrovsk, Huliaypole, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman sectors. In total, 317 combat engagements were recorded over the past 24 hours. 534 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff reports 256 combat engagements at front Battlefield sees 256 combat engagements over past day: situation most difficult in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff A total of 256 combat engagements have taken place since the start of the day. 415 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

AFU Russia continues assaults in east and south, most attacks near Pokrovsk – General Staff Since the start of the day, the aggressor has attacked Defense Forces positions 65 times. 368 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Hraniv remains under Ukrainian control, army says Hraniv in Kharkiv Oblast remains under control of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. Russian claims are attempt to create "victory on credit" – 14th Army Corps Reports by Russian resources about the alleged capture of the village of Hraniv in the Derhachi community of Kharkiv Oblast by Russian Armed Forces personnel are false. The settlement remains under the control of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. 460 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

The situation on the front line on 27 May: what is known about the fighting? Russia is attacking most heavily in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors, - General Staff On 26 May, 296 combat engagements between the Defence Forces and Russian occupiers were recorded on the front line. 751 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

What is the situation in Oleshky? Head of the Regional State Administration Prokudin reported Russians have orchestrated famine in occupied town of Oleshky. Situation is unbearable, – Prokudin. VIDEO The head of the Kherson Regional State Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, spoke about the situation in the region, particularly in the occupied town of Oleshky. 2 800 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kherson region Evacuation in Kherson region

The Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest Enemy is launching most intense assaults in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors; there have been 47 clashes across front line, - General Staff Since the start of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 47 times. 272 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Front sees 267 clashes as Russia attacks multiple directions 267 combat engagements on front over past day. Fiercest fighting in Lyman and Pokrovsk directions – General Staff. MAPS Ukrainian defence forces have repelled dozens of Russian attacks in the Lyman, Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Kupiansk sectors. Hundreds of combat engagements have been recorded across the entire front line. 642 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

The enemy is stepping up its assaults in the Kupiansk and Pokrovsk sectors Enemy is stepping up its assaults in Kupiansk and Pokrovsk sectors, - National Guard of Ukraine Russian forces have intensified their offensive operations in the Kupiansk and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy is deploying small infantry groups, drones, and motorized vehicles. 506 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

233 combat clashes reported at front over past day 233 combat engagements at front over past day: most attacks in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff. MAPS A total of 233 combat engagements were recorded at the front over the past day, 24 May 2026. 531 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

The situation on the front line on 24 May 52 clashes have been recorded on front line, with enemy most active in Pokrovsk sector, - General Staff Since the start of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 52 times. 411 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

soldiers on 90-day duty without rotation Soldiers of 153rd Separate Mechanised Brigade have been on duty for over 90 days without rotation: calls have been made on social media to raise awareness of situation Soldiers from the 153rd Separate Mechanized Brigade have been stationed at their combat positions for over 90 days without rotation and are facing critical supply shortages. 2 985 23 Previously in trend: Military rotation

Zelenskyy heard Syrsky’s report: strikes against Russia and combat operations Zelenskyy heard Syrskyi’s report: We are achieving our defined goals in the Sumy region border area President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi. 3 153 42 Previously in trend: Syrskyi briefing

The Armed Forces of Ukraine pressed the Russians to the border near Velyky Burluk, - Trehubov Defense forces pressed Russians to border near Velykyi Burluk, - Trehubov In the Velykyi Burluk area, Ukrainian forces managed to push the Russian occupiers back to the border. 2 428 8 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

The situation on the front line on 21 May: what is known? Russia is attacking most heavily in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors. MAP Over the past 24 hours, there have been 233 combat engagements between the Defence Forces and Russian occupiers. 915 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

General Staff report, 20 May 38 attacks have been recorded on front line, 15 of which were in Huliaipole sector, - General Staf Since the start of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 38 times. 258 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Syrskyi says Russia loses more troops than it mobilizes Syrskyi at Ukraine-NATO Council meeting: for 5th month in row, Russia loses more troops than it mobilizes Oleksandr Syrskyi took part in a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council at the level of commanders-in-chief of the armed forces at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. 1 275 25 Previously in trend: Ukraine-NATO council

The situation on the front line on 20 May: what is known? Enemy attacks most in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors – General Staff Over the past day, there were 250 combat engagements between the Defense Forces and Russian occupiers. 801 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

The enemy has launched 52 attacks since the start of the day 63 attacks since start of day on front line: fiercest fighting is continuing in Pokrovsk sector, - General Staf Since the start of the day on May 19, 2026, Russian forces have attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 63 times. 358 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

More than 70 armed clashes since the start of the day Over 70 enemy attacks have been recorded on front line: Pokrovsk sector remains hottest, - General Staff Since the start of the day on Monday, May 18, the aggressor has carried out 71 attacks along the front line. 287 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia preparing reinforced offensive on Pokrovsk front Russia preparing reinforced offensive on Pokrovsk front: concentrating artillery and unmanned systems near Pokrovsk – 7th Air Assault Corps On the Pokrovsk front, the Russian army is increasing its artillery and a network of drone crews to support offensive operations in the Donetsk region. 833 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest 242 combat engagements recorded on frontline over past day: Russia attacks most heavily in three directions – General Staff. MAPS A total of 242 combat engagements were recorded on the frontline over the past day, May 17, 2026. 686 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

AFU 195 clashes on front line: most of fighting took place in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors – General Staff Since the start of the day on Sunday, 17 May, there have been 195 combat engagements along the front line. The heaviest fighting was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. 718 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipole direction

General Staff report, 17 May 46 combat engagements have been recorded on front line. Enemy is attacking most actively in Kostiantynivka sector, – General Staff Since the start of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defence Forces 46 times. 671 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

The General Staff reported 187 combat engagements since the start of the day 234 combat engagements on front line over past 24 hours: highest number of enemy attacks were in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors, – General Staff. MAP In total, over the past 24 hours, on 16 May 2026, 234 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. 422 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

The situation on the front line on 16 May Enemy carried out 23 attacks in Pokrovsk direction; in total, there were 195 engagements across front, - General Staff In total, 195 combat engagements have taken place on the front line since the start of the day. The Pokrovsk sector remains the most active. 736 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Situation on the front line on 16 May 61 combat engagements were recorded on front line, 17 of which were in Pokrovsk direction, – General Staff Since the start of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defence Forces 61 times. 525 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Front sees 221 combat engagements on May 15 Enemy carried out more than 220 assaults: most attacks in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff A total of 221 combat engagements have taken place on the front since the start of May 15. 503 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipole direction

80 combat clashes recorded across front, General Staff says Occupiers have launched 26 attacks in Pokrovsk direction, 80 combat clashes recorded across front – General Staff Since the start of the day, the number of attacks by the aggressor has reached 80. 282 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Russian troops regroup near Antonivka bridge Occupiers resume active operations near Antonivka road bridge in Prydniprovske direction – Voloshyn Russian troops, after regrouping, have resumed active operations near the Antonivka road bridge in the  Prydniprovske direction. 1 113 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Antonivskyi bridge

The enemy is stepping up its activities in the south: building up forces and conducting reconnaissance near Zaporizhzhia Russia is building up its forces near Orikhiv and stepping up aerial reconnaissance over Zaporizhzhia, - Defense Forces Russian units are building up their troop strength in the Orikhiv sector and stepping up drone operations in areas south of Zaporizhzhia. 627 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

General Staff reports 53 combat engagements at front 53 combat engagements recorded at front, including 21 in Pokrovsk direction Since the start of the day, the aggressor has attacked the Defense Forces’ positions 53 times. 265 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

The situation at the front on May 13, 2026: what is known? Russian Federation is using wave assaults in Huliaypole direction, but there are no advances, - Defense Forces Russian troops are deploying fresh forces and employing wave-based assault tactics in the Huliaypole sector, but they have not achieved any success. 447 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole direction

Russian offensive on Kupiansk from the north is losing effectiveness Russia is increasing pressure on Kupiansk from north, but effectiveness of offensive is decreasing, - Trehubov The occupiers are trying to step up the pressure on Kupiansk, but they are not achieving the results they expected. 549 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

The situation at the front on May 14, 2026: what is known? Russian Federation attacked most in Pokrovsk and Huliaypole directions, - General Staff. MAP Over the past 24 hours, there have been 241 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian occupiers. 500 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

62 combat engagements recorded on front line, General Staff says 62 combat engagements take place on front line: enemy attacks most actively in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff Since the start of the day on Tuesday, May 13, the enemy has attacked the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces 62 times along the front line. 297 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipole direction

Russian troops have advanced in Donetsk Oblast: where exactly? Russian forces have advanced near Zakitne in Donetsk Oblast, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupying forces are advancing in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk Oblast. 4 046 5 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

General Staff reports 170 combat engagements on front 170 combat engagements since start of day: enemy attacks most in Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions – General Staff A total of 170 combat engagements have taken place since the start of the day. 304 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report