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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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afu Defence forces regained control over 58 square kilometres of territory in August, liberating number of settlements, - Syrskyi In August 2025, the enemy expected to gain a strategic advantage, break through and encircle our troops in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, and planned large-scale offensive operations in the Novopavlivka and Zaporizhzhia directions. 1 494 24 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

Defence forces repelled positions in the Pokrovsk direction Defence forces cleared Volodymyrivka and repelled enemy near three settlements in Donetsk Oblast, - DeepState. MAP Defence forces drove back the enemy near Razine, Zolotyi Kolodiaz and Novotoretske. 8 248 13 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

General Staff Since beginning of day, 54 combat clashes have occurred on front, largest number in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff Since the beginning of Sunday, September 7, there have been 54 combat clashes on the front line. Defense forces are taking measures to prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory. 480 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Nightly report from the General Staff Since start of day, 129 combat clashes recorded on front – General Staff Since the start of the day, 129 combat clashes have taken place. Today, Russian forces launched two missile strikes and 53 airstrikes, fired three missiles, and dropped 80 guided aerial bombs. In addition, Russia deployed 1,931 kamikaze drones and carried out 3,427 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements. 549 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

DeepState: Defense Forces push back Russian troops near Tovste Defense Forces push back enemy near Tovste in Donetsk region – DeepState Ukrainian defenders have managed to push back Russian forces near Tovste (Tolstoy) in the Donetsk region. 1 611 1 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

Udachne is liberated Defence forces cleared Udachne in Donetsk Oblast and raised Ukrainian flag in village. VIDEO Defence forces have cleared the village of Udachne in Donetsk region from the enemy. 2 853 9 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

Russians have occupied Voskresenka in Donetsk region. What is known? Ruscists have occupied Voskresenka in Donetsk region and advancing in Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, - DeepState Russian invaders have occupied Voskresenka in Donetsk region. 9 056 9 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Fighting on the front lines Russian troops attempted to break through our defences near Karpivka and in direction of Myroliubivka, - OSGT "Dnipro" In the South Slobozhanskyi direction, the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensive operations near Synelnykove and in the western part of Vovchansk. 1 224 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Assault operations in August Enemy carried out about 5,027 assaults in August, fewer than in previous three months – DeepState The intensity of Russian attacks in August declined compared to July, June, and May. 479 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Zelensky briefed by Syrskyi on frontline situation as of August 31 Zelenskyy briefed by Syrskyi: stabilization measures underway on parts of the front, new deep strikes planned President Volodymyr Zelensky has received a briefing from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi on the situation at the front. 1 966 24 Previously in trend: Situation at front Syrskyi briefing

map Defense Forces liberate village of Myrne near Kupiansk – Dnipro OSGT The Ukrainian Defence Forces have liberated the village of Myrne near Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. 3 557 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction

AFU 172 clashes on front in day. Almost third of them in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. In total, 172 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. 474 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff 191 clashes in 11 directions in day. Enemy increased number of assaults in Lyman direction - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Over the past day, 191 combat engagements were recorded. 759 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

The situation at the front of September 28, 2025 Enemy attacked in 9 directions last day. Mostly in Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions - General Staff. MAP The enemy, using its superiority in manpower, is attacking our positions. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. In total, 139 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. 637 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Nightly report from the General Staff Defense Forces eliminate 107 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction during day – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, there have been 110 combat engagements. The enemy carried out 56 airstrikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements, using 84 guided aerial bombs. A total of 1,647 kamikaze drone strikes and 3,554 artillery attacks were recorded. 472 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

The situation in the Serebrianskyi Forestry Russian forces push back Defense Forces’ positions in Serebrianskyi forestry – Dnipro OSGT Russian forces have pushed back the Defense Forces’ positions in the Serebrianskyi forestry area. 1 381 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Fighting in the Serebrianskyi Forest

Peace proposal from the Russian Federation Witkoff shared details Russia has put forward "peace proposal" regarding Donetsk Oblast, - Witkoff US Special Representative Steve Witkoff said that Russia had put forward a peace proposal concerning the Donetsk region for discussion. 18 160 96 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

What is happening at the front on August 27 General Staff data Russians are attacking most in Pokrovsk and Lyman directions - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine. MAP On August 26, the Ukrainian Armed Forces engaged in 173 combat clashes with Russian occupiers. 667 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Advancement of the Russian Federation on 26 August, what DeepState reported Ruscists have occupied Zaporizke and Novoheorhiivka in Dnipropetrovsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have occupied Zaporizke and Novoheorhiivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 13 331 60 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Nightly report from the General Staff General Staff: 136 combat engagements on front, enemy most active in Pokrovsk and Lyman directions Since the beginning of the day, 136 combat engagements have taken place. The occupiers carried out 43 airstrikes, dropping 57 guided aerial bombs. In addition, Russian forces launched 1,459 kamikaze drones and conducted 2,799 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements. 399 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

afu Fierce fighting continues in Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka areas. Enemy attempted to resume its offensive in the Kupiansk area, - OSGT "Dnipro" On 24 August, Ukrainian troops successfully repelled enemy assaults in the Lyman, Siverskyi, Kramatorsk, and Toretsk directions. The fiercest battles are ongoing in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions, where the enemy is suffering significant losses. 678 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

fighting in the east 179 clashes recorded per day. Enemy is most actively attacking in Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. In total, 179 combat clashes were recorded on the front line over the past day. 682 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

General Staff Enemy attempted to penetrate defenses in Lyman direction. 38 assaults of aggressor were halted in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Over the past 24 hours, there have been 143 combat engagements on the front line. 860 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

AFU Enemy does not stop assaults and uses infiltration tactics in Toretsk direction - NPU "Liut" brigade In the Toretsk direction, Ukrainian defenders are repelling attacks by numerous enemy units. Russian troops are using manpower, artillery, aviation, and drones in an attempt to penetrate deep into Ukrainian positions. 565 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Toretsk sector

General Staff report Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled hundreds of enemy attacks in Lyman, Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions, - General Staff. MAP Over the past day, 157 combat clashes were recorded on 10 directions of the front line. 660 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Nightly report from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Russians launch nearly 30 attacks in Pokrovsk direction, 3 combat engagements still ongoing – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 116 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy launched two missile strikes with 43 missiles and carried out 49 airstrikes, dropping 70 guided aerial bombs. They also used 1,850 kamikaze drones for attacks and conducted 3,876 shellings of settlements and Ukrainian troop positions. 579 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

The occupiers control only part of the Chasiv Yar Russians control only west of Chasiv Yar - OSGT "Dnipro" Russian troops hold only the western part of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region, but the city has not been completely captured, and Ukrainian positions remain. Russia is using the situation for information manipulation. 1 519 11 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar

Most of Tolstoy in the Donetsk region has been deoccupied Most of village of Tolstoy in Donetsk region has been brought back under control of AFU, - OSGT "Dnipro". VIDEO Soldiers of the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade have brought most of the village of Tovste (Tolstoy), Donetsk region, back under the control of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 2 775 3 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

Battles in the South The Russians want to create a bridgehead Russian Federation is destroying settlements near Kakhovka Dam to create bridgehead - Southern Defense Forces Over the past few weeks, Russian troops have been shelling settlements near the former Kakhovka Dam on a daily basis. 2 028 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff report Defence forces are conducting stabilisation measures in the Dobropillia direction, - General Staff The Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to carry out stabilisation measures in the Dobropillia sector 2 272 4 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

Night report from the General Staff General Staff: 128 combat engagements recorded on front since start of day Since the start of the day, 128 combat engagements have taken place. Ukrainian defenders continue to firmly repel attempts by the enemy to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory. 576 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

The situation at the front 175 combat engagements in front line in 24 hours. Pokrovsk, Lyman and Novopavlivka directions remain hottest, - General Staff. MAP The 1274th day of large-scale armed aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine has begun. In total, 175 combat clashes took place at the front over the past day. 612 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

What’s happening at the frontline The AFU is making progress in several areas Ukrainian Defence Forces make progress on several fronts, Russians surrender, - Ukrainian General Staff The Ukrainian defence forces have made progress on several fronts. 3 782 5 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

SOF eliminated the occupiers Video of the successful operation SOF soldiers cleared enemy positions: several Russian special forces soldiers were taken prisoner. VIDEO The soldiers of the 3rd Regiment of the SOF successfully cleared an area where, according to intelligence, there were more than a dozen Russian occupiers. 12 547 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Syrskyi on the situation in the Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia directions Russia is preparing active offensives in the Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia directions, - Syrskyi The enemy is currently regrouping and concentrating on two main areas: Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia. 2 896 16 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

General Staff: Successes of the Defense Forces in several areas Ukrainian Defense Forces have successes in several areas - General Staff Ukrainian Defense Forces are achieving success on several fronts, including the ongoing clearing of settlements in Donetsk Oblast and the destruction of occupiers and their equipment. 2 545 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Zelenskyy, Syrskyi For second day in row, we have been successful in Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions. We expect increased Russian pressure on front line - Zelenskyy said after hearing report from Syrskyi Today, on August 16, 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a report from Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. 4 763 43 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

fighting in the east Enemy occupied Ivano-Dariivka in Siversk direction and Popiv Yar in Dobropillia direction - OSGT "Dnipro" In the Dobropillia direction, the Russian army captured Popiv Yar and is trying to expand its zone of control near Novoye Shakhovoye. It continues its attempts to block the Pokrovsk-Mirnograd agglomeration. 1 519 6 Previously in trend: Fighting on the Siversk direction

combat actions Defence forces have stabilised situation to some extent in area of settlements of Vesele-Zolotyi Kolodiaz-Kucheriv Yar - DeepState After a difficult few days of work, the defence forces were able to stabilise the situation in the Vesele-Zolotyi Kolodyaz-Kucheriv Yar area in the Pokrovsk sector to some extent. 8 134 15 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk Defence forces have cleared Pokrovsk of Russian SRG. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders have cleared the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region from Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups. 6 412 26 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff report Situation in Pokrovsk direction has been stabilised. Russian incursion near Pokrovsk and Dobropillia has been localised, and destruction of enemy groups is ongoing - OSGT "Dnipro" The Russians failed to deploy additional troops in the Pokrovske direction and break through the positions of the Defence Forces. 5 943 22 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Sovietism in the Ukrainian army WSJ material Ukrainian army is bogged down in Soviet decision-making system - WSJ In the first year of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Armed Forces repeatedly outmaneuvered the clumsy Russian army, relying on improvisation and the determination of soldiers on the ground. However, three years later, the Ukrainian military has returned to a more rigid and vertical system of warfare, whose roots date back to Soviet times. 7 178 41 Previously in trend: The problem in the Ukrainian army

Fighting in southern Ukraine Russian army is trying to take control of island zone in Dnipro River Delta - Defense Forces In southern Ukraine, the enemy continues its attempts to dislodge Ukrainian defenders from their positions, continuing to terrorize frontline settlements with artillery strikes, UAV strikes, and FPV drone attacks. 1 650 18 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

The enemy is advancing in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions Russian forces have advanced in Temyrivka in Zaporizhzhia and near Oleksiivka and Zelene Pole in Donetsk - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are making progress in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 3 984 9 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

General Staff Almost 150 clashes on frontline in day. Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka remain hottest areas - General Staff Over the past day, 149 combat clashes were recorded on 10 sections of the front line. The enemy is attacking most intensively in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions. 590 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

North Korea may send new troops to Russia by summer In near future, DPRK will transfer about 6 thousand military personnel and equipment to Russian Federation - Budanov Currently, there are only three countries in the world that have experience in conducting modern warfare on a broad front. 2 032 8 Previously in trend: DPRK forces Cooperation between the DPRK and Russia

AFU Enemy is trying to gain foothold in Maiak village and has focused its efforts on capturing Rodynske - OSGT "Dnipro" In the South Slobozhanskyi direction, enemy offensive actions were concentrated in Vovchansk. Defenders repelled all attacks by the occupiers. 1 496 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Pokrovsk direction What the General Staff says about the fighting Situation in Dobropillia direction is stabilising - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine The situation in the Dobropillia sector is currently stabilising. The defence forces are taking measures to identify and destroy the Russian occupiers. 5 018 8 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction