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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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What’s happening in Kupiansk? DeepState reports Russian forces continue to infiltrate Kupiansk – DeepState Russian occupiers continue to infiltrate Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, increasing their presence in the city. 4 882 30 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Defense forces thwarted Russia’s offensive. What did Syrskyi say? Russia’s spring-summer offensive campaign has been effectively thwarted - Syrskyi The Ukrainian Defense Forces thwarted attempts by the occupation forces to launch a spring-summer offensive, which was planned to occupy parts of the Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions. 1 147 16 Previously in trend: Russian troops are preparing new offensive

Syrskyi on the situation at the front Situation on front line is difficult: there are 160-190 battles every day. Defence forces have had some success recently, - Syrskyi The situation on the front line remains difficult, but the Defence Forces are making some progress and are conducting 15-20 assault operations every day. 526 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Generl Staff In east, Defense Forces repelled enemy attacks in eight directions - OSGT "Dnipro" Ukrainian troops repelled all attacks by Russian invaders on key areas of the Eastern Front. No losses were recorded. 494 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

General Staff Enemy avoids frontal attacks and tries to maneuver in Siversk direction - 11th Army Corps Russian troops are using tactics of detours and infiltrations in the direction of Siversk, avoiding direct confrontation. The latest massive attack using armored vehicles was aimed at gaining a foothold on the outskirts of the city and creating a bridgehead for further actions. 409 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Sіversk direction

General Staff In Lyman direction, enemy attacks with infantry instead of equipment - 3rd Army Corps The enemy in the Lyman direction has abandoned the use of equipment due to significant losses and is now throwing poorly trained infantry groups into battle, which are controlled remotely. 564 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff In eastern direction, all enemy attacks have been repelled - OSGT "Dnipro" The enemy unsuccessfully attacked in the South-Slobozhanskyi, Kupiansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Dobropillia, Pokrovsk Novopavlivka, and Huliaipole directions. 491 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

report of General Staff Enemy attempted to break through our defences in Vovchansk, with most attacks repelled in Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past day, 23 September 2025, 172 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 696 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

SOF carried out a successful ambush on Russian territory SOF carried out successful operations behind Russian lines, ambushing Russian occupiers’ transport. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces conducted special operations in the rear of the Russian Federation. 8 198 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

General Staff report Since start of day, 143 combat engagements on front – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 143 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy carried out two missile strikes on positions of Ukrainian units and populated areas, using three missiles; 45 airstrikes, dropping 98 guided bombs; 3,454 attacks; and launched 2,185 Shahed-type drones. 574 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Dobropillia direction. Defence forces are advancing. Ukrainian troops advancing in Dobropillia direction, regaining control over 1.3 square kilometres over past day, - Syrskyi Ukrainian defence forces are advancing in the Dobropillia direction. 3 956 18 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

Motorcyclists are being recruited into Russian assault units Russian troops have resumed assaults in Huliaipole direction using light motorized equipment, - Defence Forces Currently, Russian troops are most active in the Orikhiv and Huliaipole areas of Zaporizhzhia region. 939 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Fighting in the South and North Slobozhanskyi directions Russians’ spring and summer offensives ended in tactical failure. Enemy is regrouping for new attacks, - General Staff Russian troops are regrouping after setbacks in the South and North Slobozhanskyi directions, trying to create conditions for further advancement. 1 165 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in the South Slobozhanskyi direction

Report of the General Staff There were 156 combat engagements on front line during the day. Most of attacks were repelled in Pokrovsk and Lyman directions, - General Staff. MAP In total, 156 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline yesterday, 21 September 2025. 583 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Sumy region AFU achieving success in Sumy region by using Russians’ own tactics against them, - NYT Ukraine's defence forces are counterattacking in the north-east of the country and are making progress that could refute the occupiers' claims that the Russian offensive cannot be stopped and that Kyiv should agree to a deal that provides for the abandonment of territories. 8 686 15 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

demolition Azov Brigade thwarted attempt by occupiers to storm Kostiantynivka direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine, together with adjacent units, prevented the Russian occupiers from storming the village of Yablunivka in the Kostiantynivka direction. 5 314 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

The situation around Kostiantynivka Russians are trying to capture small settlements on way to Kostiantynivka - OSGT "Dnipro" Russian troops are trying to capture Kostiantynivka, but they are not succeeding, as they have not yet been able to take Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. 917 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Police officer rescues wounded man He pulled him out from under fire and carried on his shoulders for hour: police officer with call sign Karabin saved life of seriously wounded comrade in Donetsk region. PHOTOS A Kyiv police officer with the call sign Karabin saved the life of a seriously wounded comrade in the Donetsk region. 4 616 73 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Serhiy Storozhenko Russian assaults on Kupiansk are being commanded by traitor from Crimea Storozhenko - BBC Ukraine. PHOTOS Russian troops are attempting to storm the Ukrainian city of Kupyansk, advancing through an underground gas pipeline under the Oskil River, similar to tactics previously used near Avdiivka and Sudzha. The operation to attack the city is being led by a former Ukrainian officer who betrayed his oath and defected to Russia - Serhiy Storozhenko. 4 710 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

General Staff Heavy fighting continues in the Novopavlivka direction, enemy does not take into account losses in manpower and equipment - OSGT "Dnipro" The Russians are trying to advance near Kupiansk, Pokrovsk, and in the Novopavlivka direction despite significant losses in manpower and equipment. 748 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction

Situation on the front line. Where the fighting continues on 19 September Defence forces prevent Russian Federation from carrying out offensive operations in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff Over the past day, the Defence Forces conducted 223 combat engagements with the Russian occupiers. 3 315 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Report by the General Staff Over 1,300 combat engagements on frontline in past week – General Staff. VIDEO In the past seven days alone, there have been more than 1,300 combat engagements on the frontline, nearly a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. 960 0

General Staff Russian assault groups are trying to break through defenses using aerial reconnaissance and moving through forest belts - Rubizh NGU brigade The Russians are storming the Pokrovsk direction, operating in small groups. Before advancing, the enemy is actively using aerial reconnaissance and trying to move through forest belts. 974 1 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff report Enemy continues to attack in east. Most of fighting during day took place in Lyman, Novopavlivka and Pokrovsk directions, - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous enemy assaults in the Lyman, Pokrovsk, and other areas. Over the past day, 184 combat engagements were recorded. 707 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

report of the General Staff Enemy has doubled number of assaults on Dobropillia, - OSGT "Dnipro" The enemy intensified its offensive on Ukrainian positions near Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, Shakhove, and other settlements, but Ukrainian troops successfully repelled all attacks. 674 1 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

The situation around Pokrovsk is complicated. Russia is creating a hit zone Russians create ’kill zone’ around Pokrovsk - Sky News Ukrainian troops have been fighting a fierce battle for over a year to hold a key logistical hub, the city of Pokrovsk. At the same time, the Russian occupiers are changing their tactics, trying to surround the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 2 789 5 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation in Kupiansk Reports of fighting in central Kupiansk are false – Dnipro OSGT Russian forces are operating in the northern part of Kupiansk; reports of fighting in the city center are inaccurate. 3 696 29 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Hostilities Enemy uses KABs before sending in infantry – SBGS Russian forces are dropping guided aerial bombs (KABs) in an effort to destroy Ukrainian fortifications before sending in infantry. 527 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

What is happening on the front line on 17 September? Summary from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Over past day, Defence Forces engaged in 183 combat clashes with Russian troops. Most of them - in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff. MAP On 16 September, the Ukrainian Defence Forces engaged in 183 combat clashes with Russian occupiers. 428 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Nightly report from the General Staff General Staff: almost 180 occupiers neutralized in Pokrovsk direction Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to hold back the pressure of Russian occupation troops. As of now, a total of 148 combat clashes have taken place. Today, the terrorist state carried out one missile strike and 47 airstrikes, using one missile and dropping 69 guided bombs. In addition, the invaders launched 2,113 kamikaze drones and conducted 3,308 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements. 536 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Map of combat operations in the area of the Serebryansky Forestry and Yampil Enemy tries to fully seize Serebriankyi forestry and gain foothold in Yampil – DeepState Russian forces continue their attempts to fully seize the Serebrianskyi forestry area, in particular seeking to cut off logistics to Ukrainian positions near Dronivka. 4 533 14

General Staff report Enemy attacks Defence Forces positions from different sides in Lyman direction, - 60th SMB In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions despite constant infantry assaults, intense drone attacks, and raids by enemy motorcycle units. 613 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

The enemy in civilian clothing tried to infiltrate the settlement of Yampil Enemy, disguised as civilians, tried to infiltrate Yampil, - General Staff The enemy in civilian clothes, disguised as civilians, tried to infiltrate the settlement of Yampil and conduct sabotage activities in the rear of the Defence Forces. 6 185 39 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Nightly report from the General Staff Occupiers lose 156 killed and wounded in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to hold back the offensive of the occupying troops. In total, 173 combat engagements have taken place so far today. The terrorist state carried out one missile strike and 42 airstrikes, employed two missiles and dropped 64 guided bombs. In addition, the enemy launched 1,846 kamikaze drones and conducted 3,450 shelling attacks on our positions and populated areas. 754 7 Previously in trend: General Staff report

The Russians occupied Hryhorivka Defense Forces clear Pankivka, Russians occupy Hryhorivka – DeepState. MAPS The Defense Forces have cleared Pankivka in Donetsk region of Russian troops. 5 438 6 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Russian soldiers are roaming around the village of Yampil, dressed in civilian clothes to disguise themselves. Russians managed to run into Yampil, but Defence Forces immediately began hunting them down, - DeepState Russians disguised as civilians have infiltrated Yampil. 6 007 37 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Belgorod buffer zone Russian woman from Belgorod region: "Buffer zone is creeping closer to us, not there". AUDIO Intelligence officers from the DIU of MoD intercepted a telephone conversation of a Russian woman from Belgorod region who was talking about the approaching frontline. 5 794 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

General Staff report 184 clashes on front in 24 hours, most attacks were repelled in Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions - General Staff. MAP In total, 184 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline yesterday, 13 September 2025. 472 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Russians made record number of attacks in Pokrovsk sector this week - Dnipro OSGT This week, a record number of enemy offensives were recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 64. 767 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Dnipropetrovsk region Soldiers of "Skelia" regiment cleared village of Filiia in Dnipropetrovsk region of occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers of the Skelia regiment liberated the village of Filiia on the administrative border of the Dnipropetrovsk region from Russian saboteurs. 5 493 15 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Enemy advance to Dnipropetrovsk region

Nightly report from the General Staff Since start of day, 141 combat engagements took place on front – General Staff Defense Forces are focusing efforts on disrupting the occupiers’ offensive plans and exhausting their combat potential. Since the start of the day, there have been 141 combat engagements. The enemy carried out 56 air strikes, dropping 90 guided bombs, launched 1,729 kamikaze drones, and conducted 3,257 attacks on Ukrainian positions. 567 4 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Defence Forces repelled the occupiers in Donetsk Oblast Defence Forces repelled Russians near Volodymyrivka and Shakhove in Donetsk region. Enemy is also advancing - DeepState. MAP Ukrainian soldiers have pushed back the Russian occupiers in the Donetsk region. At the same time, the enemy is also making progress. 8 172 6 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

What’s happening on the front lines? Report on 11 September Defence forces engaged in 205 combat encounters with occupiers. More than third - in Pokrovsk direction. MAP On 10 September, 205 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defence Forces and Russian occupiers were recorded. 962 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff: 153 combat engagements recorded on front since start of day Since the beginning of the day, a total of 153 combat engagements have taken place. Ukrainian defenders continue to firmly repel attempts by the enemy to advance deeper into our territory, inflicting fire damage on them. 562 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Report of the General Staff Defence forces repelled 51 enemy assaults in Novopavlivka direction and more than 60 attacks in Pokrovsk direction in 24 hours, - General Staff In total, 195 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline yesterday, 8 September 2025. 991 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Pokrovsk Ruscists increase pressure on Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration, enemy have concentrated about 100,000 troops in this sector – Dnipro OSGT Russian invaders are intensifying pressure on the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration. In this sector of the frontline, the occupiers have concentrated around 100,000 troops. 2 631 5 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian military repels assault in the Sumy direction Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers repel assault by occupiers in Sumy direction. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers are holding the line on the border front in Sumy region, engaging Russian occupiers in close-quarters fighting. 6 041 2 Previously in trend: Repelling assault

Sloviansk Russia seeks to establish fire control over Sloviansk’s northern outskirts – Dnipro OSGT Russian occupying troops are continuing attempts to establish fire control over the northern outskirts of the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk region and the access routes leading to it. 1 697 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Fightings in Kramatorsk direction