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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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General Staff report There were 191 combat engagements on front line during day. Largest number of enemy attacks took place in Pokrovsk and Kursk directions - General Staff. MAPS A total of 191 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 30 May 2025. 460 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

The situation on the front line on May 30 General Staff: 93 combat engagements recorded on front line, one-third in Pokrovsk direction; fighting continues in six directions Invaders continue to assault the positions of Ukrainian defenders. As of 4:00 p.m. on May 30, 2025, a total of 93 combat engagements had been recorded. 374 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

General Staff Russian occupiers are trying to break through in small groups in Lyptsi area of ​​Kharkiv region - NGU Khartiia The enemy is trying to find weaknesses in the Ukrainian defense in the Kharkiv region in order to launch a more massive offensive in the future. 1 031 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

General Staff Most enemy attacks were repelled in Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Kursk directions - General Staff In the last day, 173 combat engagements were recorded on the frontline. Defense forces repelled enemy attacks in 11 directions. 466 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction

Russians are advancing in Sumy region Russians are advancing in Sumy region, enemy activity is intensifying, - DeepState The Russians continue to push infantry and advance in Sumy region. 14 910 86 Previously in trend: The Russian offensive on the Sumy region

Nightly report of the General Staff 119 combat engagements reported on front since beginning of day – General Staff Ukrainian forces continue to fiercely repel enemy attempts to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory, delivering effective fire and wearing the enemy down along the entire frontline. Since the beginning of the day, 119 combat engagements have taken place. 448 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

The enemy occupied Zelene Pole and advanced near Novosilka, Vodolahy, Loknia and Bilovody. Situation in Sumy region remains difficult but under control – RMA As of the evening of May 29, the operational situation in Sumy region remains difficult but under control. Active fighting is ongoing in certain border areas, particularly near settlements in the Khotin and Yunakivka communities. 3 665 24 Previously in trend: The Russian offensive on the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

The enemy occupied Zelene Pole and also advanced near Novoselka, Vodolahy, Loknia and Bilovody. Russian forces occupy Zelene Pole in Donetsk region and advance in Sumy region – DeepState. MAPS Russian forces have occupied the village of Zelene Pole in Donetsk region and have advanced in several border settlements in Sumy region. 13 907 30 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Situation at front on 29 May 2025 Enemy is building up forces and preparing for a large-scale offensive on Siversk, - NGU "Rubizh" brigade The Russian occupiers have manned their forces at a very high level and are stepping up their efforts to capture the settlement of Siversk. 2 330 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Sіversk direction

Fighting in the Toretsk direction Russian military significantly increased aviation activity in Toretsk direction: from 400 to 500 airstrikes - OTG "Luhansk" In the Toretsk sector over the past two weeks, the enemy has increased the use of aviation with the dropping of guided aerial bombs. 523 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Toretsk direction

Fighting in the southern direction In south, enemy is intensively using FPV drones to strike military and civilians - Defense Forces In the southern direction, along the entire front line, the enemy continues to use artillery and does not stop conducting air strikes on the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and nearby settlements. 282 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

Fighting in the eastern direction Russians tried in vain to improve tactical position in Serebrianskyi Forestry and break through defenses in area of ​​Kostiantynopil, Bahatyr and Vesele - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, the enemy resumed its offensive on Starytsia in the Kharkiv sector. It did not achieve any success. He also unsuccessfully attacked the positions of Ukrainian units in Vovchansk. 499 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

DeepState has updated map of hostilities Ruscists have advanced near Troitske, Yablunivka, Stara Mykolaivka, and Malynivka, - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops are advancing in the Donetsk region. 6 505 18 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Fighting in Sumy Region Russians are launching assaults with small infantry groups only along limited section of border in Sumy region - SBGS Russian occupants are using troops in the Sumy region who fought against the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Kursk region. The total length of the border with Russia in the Sumy region is 550 kilometers. 980 27 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

How many more Ukrainian Armed Forces will be in Kursk? Zelenskyy replied Ukrainian Armed Forces will be in Kursk until Russians want to end war - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Ukrainian Defense Forces have achieved solid gains on the Kursk direction. 2 718 40 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

What’s happening at the front on May 28, 2025 Fighting is fiercest on Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Kursk directions - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine. MAP On May 27, 2025, 216 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded. 791 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Nightly report of the General Staff 29 combat engagements in the Kursk direction, 6 still ongoing – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 166 combat engagements have occurred. The enemy launched one missile strike and 60 airstrikes against our troops' positions and populated areas, employing two missiles and 94 guided aerial bombs. Additionally, 912 enemy kamikaze drone attacks and 3,237 artillery strikes have been recorded. 571 7 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Fighting for Kostiantynivka-Bakhmut road Enemy exerts pressure on Kostiantynivka-Bakhmut road - 5th SAB The Russian invaders are trying to put pressure in all areas of the Kramatorsk direction, the situation is consistently tense. 923 1 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Situation at front Over 60 hostile attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector, situation remains intense near Kostiantynopil and Bahatyr, - General Staff. MAPS In total, 170 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline yesterday, 26 May 2025. 599 1 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar Battles for Toretsk Battles in the east of Ukraine

The Sumy Regional Military Administration confirmed the occupation of four villages on the border. Four border villages in Sumy region currently under Russian control – RMA As of May 26, Russian forces control the border settlements of Novenke and Basivka in the Yunakivka community, as well as Veselivka and Zhuravka in the Khotin community of Sumy region. Fighting is ongoing. 7 117 39 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

Nightly report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on May 26 150 Russians eliminated in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff The Defense Forces continue to defend Ukraine. Since the beginning of the day, 141 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy launched one missile strike and 52 airstrikes on the positions of our troops and populated areas, using nine missiles and 79 guided aerial bombs. In addition, 1,158 kamikaze drone attacks and 3,155 artillery strikes were recorded. 609 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Russian army maintains offensive momentum on the front in Ukraine Enemy attempting to exploit success toward Dobropillia in Donetsk region, redeploying significant forces – DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS Russian forces are attempting to maintain offensive momentum along the entire line of contact. Over the past two days, the number of enemy attacks has exceeded 200. 1 763 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front Fighting in the east

General Staff report Fighting ongoing near Zahryzove and Petropavlivka, enemy intensifies attacks on Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 26 May 2025, 102 combat engagements have taken place along the entire frontline. 1 931 10

Burned Russian equipment Enemy’s spring offensive has already begun. Strike and assault operations have intensified in Kharkiv region and continue to escalate, - commander of 429th separate regiment of "Achilles" unmanned systems Fedorenko The enemy's strike and assault operations on all parts of the Kharkiv region's frontline intensified in early April and continue to escalate. 2 920 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction

Fighting in east Hottest areas of front remain Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka and Lyman. In Kursk region, 26 enemy assaults were repelled, - General Staff The enemy, using its superiority in manpower, attacks our positions. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. In total, 180 firefights were registered over the past day. 959 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia will be able to fight for another two years Russia will be able to fight for at least 2 more years at current level of losses. This year, Russian army will receive 1,500 tanks and 3,000 armored vehicles - Cavoli. INFOGRAPHICS In one of his speeches in early April, General Christopher Cavoli, Commander of the US Armed Forces in Europe, outlined that in 2025 the Russian army should receive 1500 tanks and 3000 armored vehicles of various types, apparently restored, modernized and manufactured in total. This implies that Russia will be able to conduct hostilities even at the current level of losses for at least 2 more years. 7 108 93 Previously in trend: russia increases weapons production

OSGT "Khortytsia" Defense forces continue to restrain onslaught in area of ​​Kostiantynopil, Odradne, and Shevchenko, - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, the Defense Forces repelled enemy assaults at the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka directions. 421 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction

Nightly report of the General Staff Since beginning of day, 101 combat engagements on front line; most intense Russian assaults in Pokrovsk and Kursk directions – General Staff The Defense Forces are focusing efforts on disrupting the Russian occupiers’ offensive plans and exhausting their combat potential. Since the beginning of the day, 101 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy has launched two missile strikes and 51 airstrikes, using four missiles and dropping 78 guided aerial bombs (GABs). In addition, the Russians used 1,324 kamikaze drones and carried out 4,183 attacks on populated areas and positions of Ukrainian forces. 564 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

General Staff Enemy does not abandon attempts to capture island zone of Dnipro River - Defense Forces In the south of Ukraine, the enemy does not reduce the number of assault operations and continues to actively use artillery and aviation, striking at the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the settlements adjacent to the line of contact. 837 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Fighting in the Pokrovsk direction 144 clashes on front in day. Almost third of them are in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff The Russian army continues to exert pressure in the Pokrovsk sector. It remains the hottest sector, with 54 enemy attacks stopped in the last day. In total, 144 combat engagements were recorded on the frontline over the day. 336 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Nightly report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 104 combat engagements recorded in frontline since beginning of day, 43 of them in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 104 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy launched 62 airstrikes, dropping 96 guided aerial bombs (GABs), employed 1,218 kamikaze drones, and carried out over 3,800 attacks on populated areas and positions of Ukrainian forces. 454 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Map of the fighting in Kursk region Russia’s statements about end of hostilities in Kursk region are not true - General Staff Statements by representatives of the aggressor state regarding the alleged end of hostilities in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation do not correspond to the real situation. 1 924 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Nightly report of the General Staff 129 combat engagements on front since start of day, most of them in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff A total of 129 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. The enemy has launched one missile strike and 57 airstrikes, employing one missile and 78 guided aerial bombs (GABs). In addition, Russian forces used 984 Shahed-type drones and carried out over 3,500 attacks on Ukrainian settlements and Defense Forces positions. 407 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

military, AFU Occupiers attempting to approach Kostiantynivka from two directions – Khortytsia OSGT Russian forces are primarily interested in creating a threat to the city of Kostiantynivka. The enemy is attempting to break through north of the Pokrovsk–Kostiantynivka highway while simultaneously bypassing from the direction of Chasiv Yar. 1 625 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Enemy is trying to reach Kostiantynivka-Pokrovsk road Heavy fighting is taking place near Pokrovsk, but encirclement of city looks unrealistic now - OSGT "Khortytsia" Russian troops are trying to break through to the south of Pokrovsk and beyond the Pokrovsk-Kostiantynivka road. 1 727 7 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff report Since beginning of day - 70 combat engagements, enemy attacks in several directions, but Ukrainian Armed Forces repel - General Staff Ukraine's defense forces are holding back the offensive of the Russian occupiers. Terrorists continue to kill Ukrainians and destroy Ukrainian cities and villages. At the moment, the total number of military clashes is 70. 462 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk direction General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine on situation in Kursk direction Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to maintain a military presence in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation and perform assigned tasks in the Kursk direction. 7 784 30 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

General Staff report Due to significant losses in south, Russian command sends almost all of its troops to attack - Defense Forces Due to heavy losses, the Russian command is reassigning nearly all servicemembers to assault units — including professional artillerymen. 1 850 7 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Street fighting continues in Toretsk In Toretsk direction, Russians are focusing their efforts on flank attacks - OTG "Luhansk" The number of hostile attacks in the Toretsk sector is not decreasing, 170 combat engagements were registered last week. The enemy focused on flag attacks. 426 1 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk Fighting in the Toretsk direction

Fighting in the southern direction on May 16 Enemy is conducting reconnaissance and preparatory measures for further assaults in Huliaipole direction - Southern Defense Forces In the southern direction, the enemy continues to actively use artillery and carry out heavy airstrikes on positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and settlements near the line of contact. 641 6 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

AFU 145 combat engagements recorded in past day, one-third on Pokrovsk front – General Staff Over the past day, 145 combat engagements were recorded along the frontline. Russian forces are concentrating their assaults primarily on the Pokrovsk, Lyman, Toretsk, and Novopavlivka directions, as well as in the Kursk region. 398 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation on the front line on 16 May 2025. What is known Defence forces engaged in 165 combat clashes with Russian troops over past day, with most intense fighting in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff On May 15, 2025, the Defense Forces of Ukraine engaged in 165 combat clashes with Russian invaders. 634 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Nightly report of the General Staff Defense Forces stopped 35 enemy attacks in Pokrovsk direction, 12 more combat engagements ongoing – General Staff A total of 117 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel enemy attempts to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory, delivering effective fire damage. 504 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Russians in Torske Defense Forces repel Russian assault on Torske: occupiers raised tricolor, but there’s nuance – DeepState Russian troops raised their flag in Torske during an assault operation, but Ukrainian Defense Forces drove katsaps out of the settlement. 4 213 0

Hostilities in the Lyman direction Russia has already launched offensive operations along entire front line – Zelenskyy Russian forces have launched and continue their offensive operations along all sectors of the front in Ukraine. This has been ongoing for several months. 2 741 18 Previously in trend: Russian troops are preparing new offensive

The situation on the front line on May 15 73 combat engagements recorded since beginning of day, fighting ongoing on six directions – General Staff As of now, 73 combat engagements have taken place along the front line. The heaviest fighting is occurring in the Pokrovsk direction, where Russian forces have launched 27 assault attempts. 261 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Russia is preparing a new offensive on the front. What is known Russia is accumulating forces for new offensive, - CNN While Ukrainian and Russian officials are preparing for a possible meeting in Turkey, Russia is massing troops on the front lines for a potential new offensive aimed at seizing more Ukrainian territory. 6 535 41 Previously in trend: Situation at front Russian troops are preparing new offensive

Fighting near Lyptsi Russian army has increased pressure in Lyptsi area, fighting is still ongoing - OTG "Kharkiv" The Russian army attacked near Lyptsi using armored vehicles and motorcycles, and the infantry was able to hasten. 1 124 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction