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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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Russia-Ukraine war latest: Frontline update as of January 13 72 combat engagements recorded on frontline since start of day: Pokrovsk direction remains most intense – General Staff Since the start of the day, 72 combat engagements have been recorded on the frontline. Our defenders are stopping the enemy, holding the lines and thwarting Russia’s plans. 184 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Syrskyi on Russia’s intentions Russia planned to advance to Odesa and end war with defeat of Ukraine, - Syrskyi Russia planned to end the war against Ukraine with a crushing defeat and an advance on Odesa, but the Defence Forces thwarted these plans and prevented the enemy from making any strategic breakthroughs. 10 960 52 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Hostilities in south Battles in the east of Ukraine

Russians have advanced in Donetsk region as of 13 January Enemy is advancing near Shandryholove and Sviato-Pokrovske in Donetsk region, - DeepState Russian occupiers are advancing in two districts of the Donetsk region. 2 270 2 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

146 combat engagements recorded along Ukraine frontline on January 12 146 combat engagements recorded along frontline, enemy applies most pressure in Huliaipole direction – General Staff Since the start of Monday, January 12, 146 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy’s attempts to advance deeper into our territory, inflicting fire damage on them. 414 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

military, AFU 78 combat engagements reported since start of day, Huliaipole direction most intense – General Staff Since the start of Monday, 12 January, the total number of combat engagements on the frontline has reached 78. Ukraine’s Defense Forces are holding off the offensive by Russian occupiers. 283 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Enemy is gathering forces near Chasiv Yar Russians intensified pressure on Chasiv Yar, taking advantage of weather conditions, - 24th SMB Russian occupiers have intensified pressure on Chasiv Yar, taking advantage of weather conditions. 924 7 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar

Summary of the General Staff on 11 January 86 combat engagements were recorded on front line, with hottest spots being in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff At present, the total number of combat clashes on the front line is 86. 312 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Fighting in the Sumy region Enemy is trying to create foothold for attack on Khotyn, which poses threat to Sumy, - 78th Brigade In the North Slobozhanskyi direction, in the area of responsibility of the 78th separate airborne assault brigade of the 7th Airborne Brigade of the Airborne Forces, the enemy is trying to create a foothold for further offensive actions in the direction of the village of Khotyn. 3 259 24 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Fighting continues in Huliaypole, the enemy cannot gain a foothold Fighting continues in Huliaypole, enemy cannot bring in reinforcement groups - Southern Defense Forces Currently, Huliaypole in Zaporizhzhia is effectively in a "gray zone": fighting continues in the city, and Russian troops are unable to send in units to secure it. 1 454 15 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The situation on the front as of 11 January Over past day, there were 173 combat engagements on front line, and 47 enemy assaults were stopped in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past day, 10 January 2026, 173 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 321 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Kiviselg: Ukraine’s energy system remains under control, air defence reinforced with Patriot Without breakthrough in negotiations, war will remain difficult for Ukraine, - Estonian intelligence Active combat operations continue across the entire front line, and without a diplomatic breakthrough, the situation will not improve. 2 079 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Fighting in Pokrovsk Defense forces hold north of Pokrovsk and destroy enemy on outskirts of Myrnohrad, - Operation Task Force "East" Ukrainian Defense Forces units in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 65 Russian assaults over the past day. 831 3 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Huliaypole This is large grey zone: Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on fighting for Huliaypole Fierce battles are being fought for every block in Huliaypole, Russian assault groups are reaching the outskirts, but they are being destroyed and are unable to gain a foothold. 3 914 8 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

General Staff reports 140 clashes, heavy fighting on Pokrovsk front 140 clashes recorded on frontline, 52 in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the start of the day, 140 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. The heaviest fighting is on the Pokrovsk direction, where the Defense Forces have already repelled 44 attacks, while six engagements are still ongoing. 232 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

The situation on the front as of 7 January 221 combat engagements on front line in 24 hours: over 40 enemy assaults repelled in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past day, 6 January 2026, 221 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 371 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff: 200 clashes in day as Russia uses aircraft, guided aerial bombs and drones in mass numbers Since the start of the day, 200 combat engagements have taken place. 742 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Armed Forces of Ukraine 99 combat clashes since start of day: most in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions The invaders continue assaulting the positions of Ukrainian defenders. In total, 99 combat engagements have taken place since the start of the day. 282 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Russians are advancing in Donetsk Oblast: what is known? Enemy advanced near Fedorivka and Novomarkove in Donetsk Oblast, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing in the Bakhmut and Kramatorsk districts of Donetsk Oblast. 3 918 13 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled attacks on all fronts Numerous shellings, assaults and air strikes recorded across entire front line, - General Staff In total, 191 combat clashes were recorded over the past day. Ukrainian defenders stopped numerous enemy attacks in the Lyman, Huliaipole, Pokrovsk and other directions, repelling dozens of assaults and air strikes. 641 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Kostiantynivka direction

General Staff report Since start of January 5, there have been 172 combat engagements on front, General Staff says Since the start of Monday, January 5, there have been 172 combat engagements along the front. 304 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Ukraine war update: 80 clashes by 4:00 p.m. Enemy pressure is heaviest in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff Since the start of Monday, January 5, 80 combat clashes have taken place along the frontline. The invaders continue assaulting the positions of Ukrainian defenders. 458 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Situation in the Lyman direction: active defence of Ukraine Russia uses assaults and drones in Lyman direction, Ukraine is holding back offensive, - 3rd Army Corps In the Lyman direction, the enemy attempted to penetrate a populated area, but Ukrainian forces quickly destroyed the occupiers. 405 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

elimination of Russian troops in the Kupiansk region Enemy attempted to use "Soyuz" gas pipeline to storm Kupiansk: attempt thwarted, at least 40 occupiers eliminated, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, the 77th separate airborne Naddniprianska brigade of the 7th corps of the Assault Regiment of Airborne Assault Forces thwarted an enemy attempt to storm using the "Soyuz" gas pipeline. 9 796 30 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Fighting for Rodynske Ukrainian troops are holding defence of Rodynske, control over key positions has been maintained, - Azov. VIDEO The defence of Rodynske in the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region continues. 4 108 3 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

AFU 98 clashes recorded over past 24 hours, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine In total, 98 combat clashes were recorded over the past day, January 1. 386 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

131 combat clashes in a day The General Staff spoke about the situation on the front More than 130 clashes per day at front, 33 enemy assaults repulsed in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff. MAP In total, 131 combat engagements were recorded on the front line over the past day, December 31. 320 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Dynamics of the occupation of territory in December 2025 In December, enemy has occupied 445 km² of Ukrainian territory, most of it in Pokrovsk direction, - DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS In December, Russian invaders occupied 445km2 of Ukrainian territory — 12% less than in November. 1 412 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Russian advance

Vovchansk Occupiers are trying to bypass Vovchansk to expand their control zone – Trehubov The situation in the city of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region remains relatively stable. However, Russian invaders are trying to bypass the city to expand their control zone. 791 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Volchansk direction

зсу, військові General Staff: 58 combat engagements recorded on frontline since start of day Since the start of Wednesday, December 31, 58 combat engagements have been recorded on the frontline. The invaders continue to assault the positions of Ukrainian defenders. 244 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Soldiers continue to hold Dachne in the Dnipropetrovsk region Defense Forces continue to hold Dachne in Dnipropetrovsk region – Operation Task Force "East". VIDEO Ukrainian defenders continue to hold Dachne in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 1 809 1 Previously in trend: Russian offensive in Dnipropetrovsk region

What is happening on the front line on 31 December: General Staff reports Occupiers attacking most intensely in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff of AFU. MAP On 30 December, 149 combat clashes between the Defence Forces and Russian occupiers were recorded on the front line. 486 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Ukrainian flag in Rodynske Rodynske under control of Defence Forces. Occupiers who infiltrated city being eliminated, - "Azov". VIDEO Rodynske in Donetsk Oblast is under the control of the Defence Forces. 3 330 8 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

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. 6 428 4 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Azov denies Russian claims of control over Rodynske in Donetsk region Russian propaganda claims capture of Rodynske in Donetsk region; Azov says fighting for city is ongoing Russian propagandists claimed alleged control over the city of Rodynske in the Donetsk region. The 1st National Guard Corps "Azov" denied the fake information. 1 888 5 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 5 351 29 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

2 enemy armored groups destroyed in Kupiansk Situation in Kupiansk is positive, clearance will continue for several more weeks, - Trehubov In Kupiansk, the operation to clear the city of Russian units may take several more weeks, as there are still isolated pockets where the occupiers are hiding. 2 185 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Armed Forces of Ukraine Since start of day, 112 combat engagements recorded, most in Lyman and Pokrovsk directions – General Staff Russian invaders continue assaulting the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Since the start of the day, 112 combat engagements have been recorded. 324 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

About 100 occupiers without supplies in Kupiansk About 100 occupiers are in Kupiansk, cut off from supplies - "Khartiia" There are currently about 100 Russian soldiers in Kupiansk. They are cut off from supplies of ammunition and provisions. They are also unable to evacuate. 1 948 23 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Fighting on the front line: the General Staff reported on the situation Russia is pressing in Pokrovsk direction, attacking near Kostiantynivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine. MAP Over the past day, 121 combat clashes were recorded on the front line, where the Defence Forces are defending Ukraine from Russian occupiers. 1 282 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

General Staff: 115 clashes on front, 26 in Pokrovsk direction Pokrovsk direction sees 26 attacks, 48 occupiers killed. 115 clashes on front overall – General Staff Since the start of the day, 115 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline, including 26 in the Pokrovsk direction. 474 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

The Volcha direction is difficult: the Russian Federation tried to break through to Vilcha Russians tried to enter Vilcha in Kharkiv region, but were beaten back, - Trehubov Russian troops attempted to infiltrate the village of Vilcha in the Vovchansk community, but Ukrainian forces routed the occupiers and held the settlement. 1 317 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region Fighting in the Volchansk direction

Operation in Kupiansk: Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to clear the city Enemy blocked in Kupiansk and cannot build up its forces, - 125th SHMB Russian invaders are present in Kupiansk, but in small numbers and are pinned down. Ukrainian troops are successfully preventing infiltration and eliminating the enemy as they try to slip into the city. 2 259 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Armed Forces of Ukraine 130 combat engagements took place along frontline, most in Pokrovsk direction, General Staff says Since the start of the day, as of 10:00 p.m., 130 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. 313 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk Defense Forces control northern Pokrovsk, enemy has concentrated about 10 units near Myrnohrad, Operational Task Force "East" says Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to control the northern part of Pokrovsk. In Myrnohrad, Ukrainian units are holding defensive lines and eliminating the enemy on the approaches to the city. 1 239 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Armed Forces of Ukraine Frontline sees 52 combat clashes, fighting ongoing near Siversk area in Sloviansk direction – General Staff Since the start of Wednesday, December 24, there have been 52 combat clashes along the frontline. 332 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Fighting in the Sloviansk direction

National Guard on Kill Zones Kill zones at front can reach up to 30 km, - National Guard Kill zones on the front line have expanded due to the use of drones and can now reach 30 kilometres. 798 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front Fighting in the east Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Pokrovsk Defence forces struck enemy UAV operator bases in Siversk and Pokrovsk, - "East" Grouping of Troops Ukrainian Defence Forces units in the area of responsibility of the "East" Grouping of Troops are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 52 Russian assaults over the past day. 862 0 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction

The situation on the front as of 24 December 126 combat engagements on front line: "hottest" in Pokrovsk direction, 17 enemy attacks repelled near Huliaipole and in direction of Dobropillia, - General Staff. MAP In total, 126 combat clashes were recorded on the front line over the past day, 23 December. 400 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine