military actions

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. 29.05.25 09:04 519 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

Ruscists have advanced near Troitske, Yablunivka, Stara Mykolaivka, and Malynivka, - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops are advancing in the Donetsk region. 28.05.25 13:36 6 542 18 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

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. 28.05.25 13:28 1 017 27 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

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. 28.05.25 11:12 2 744 40 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

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. 28.05.25 08:40 847 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 27.05.25 22:59 602 7 Previously in trend: General Staff report

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. 27.05.25 10:56 946 1 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

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. 27.05.25 09:22 623 1 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar Battles for Toretsk Battles in the east of Ukraine

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. 26.05.25 23:13 7 182 39 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

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. 26.05.25 22:43 636 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report

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. 26.05.25 17:28 1 802 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front Fighting in the east

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. 26.05.25 16:59 2 003 10

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. 26.05.25 12:55 2 958 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction

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. 26.05.25 09:59 979 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 24.05.25 10:29 7 173 93 Previously in trend: russia increases weapons production

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. 23.05.25 08:33 436 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction

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. 22.05.25 22:59 583 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

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. 22.05.25 12:10 860 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

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. 22.05.25 08:56 363 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 21.05.25 23:04 474 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report

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. 21.05.25 18:41 1 946 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

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. 20.05.25 22:59 432 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

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. 20.05.25 21:22 1 663 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 19.05.25 14:18 1 753 7 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 18.05.25 16:53 488 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

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. 18.05.25 15:54 7 819 30 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

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. 17.05.25 14:26 1 875 7 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

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. 17.05.25 13:40 439 1 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk Fighting in the Toretsk direction

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. 17.05.25 08:49 666 6 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

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. 17.05.25 08:16 422 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 16.05.25 08:28 668 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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. 15.05.25 22:48 529 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

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. 15.05.25 19:56 4 235 0

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. 15.05.25 18:29 2 767 18 Previously in trend: Russian troops are preparing new offensive

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. 15.05.25 18:18 288 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

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. 15.05.25 13:52 6 565 41 Previously in trend: Situation at front Russian troops are preparing new offensive

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. 15.05.25 10:37 1 149 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction

168 clashes were conducted by Defense Forces in past day, 74 of them in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff. MAP Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted 168 combat engagements with the Russian occupiers. 15.05.25 08:25 462 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Defense Forces neutralize 324 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff A total of 128 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. Ukrainian defenders continue to firmly repel enemy attempts to advance deeper into our territory, inflicting fire damage on Russian forces. 14.05.25 22:59 588 4 Previously in trend: General Staff report

As of now, 83 combat engagements have taken place: Russians are actively attacking at Pokrovsk, Lyman and Toretsk directions Ukraine's defense forces are holding back the Russian occupiers' offensive and taking measures to prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory. So far, 83 combat engagements have taken place. 14.05.25 18:29 388 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Posing as Ukrainian troops: Two ruscists captured on Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Soldiers from the "Pomsta" Brigade captured two servicemen from the Russian military unit "Storm-Z" on the Kupiansk direction. 14.05.25 15:48 7 224 19 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Russia most actively attacked Pokrovsk direction: 42 combat engagements since beginning of day – General Staff Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to hold back the pressure of occupying troops. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk direction. As of now, a total of 125 combat engagements have taken place. 13.05.25 22:59 442 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Russians attacked Defense Forces positions 84 times, most active in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff As of now, the enemy has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 84 times. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk direction. 13.05.25 18:28 331 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Heroism of 25th Sicheslav Brigade: How paratroopers held back Russia’s advance in Pokrovsk direction In early May 2025, Russian forces intensified offensive operations in the Pokrovsk direction in an attempt to break through toward the  Dnipropetrovsk region by May 9. These plans were thwarted thanks to the actions of the 25th Separate Sicheslav Air Assault Brigade. 13.05.25 15:44 2 088 3 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Defence forces managed to push enemy back from previously occupied positions in Kupiansk direction, - commander of "Achilles" battalion of 92nd SAB Fedorenko The enemy is unable to expand the wedge on the left bank of the Oskil River. It suffers significant losses in equipment and manpower, but does not succeed. The enemy is also blocked in the area of Dvorichna. 13.05.25 11:27 4 563 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

There have been 133 combat engagements since beginning of day on front line, Pokrovsk direction remains most intense – General Staff A total of 133 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline since the beginning of the day. Ukrainian defenders continue to firmly repel enemy attempts to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory, inflicting heavy fire damage on Russian forces. 12.05.25 22:42 656 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

69 combat engagements reported since beginning of day, fighting ongoing in six directions – General Staff As of this afternoon, 69 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces launched 29 assault attempts; 23 of them have already been repelled. 12.05.25 17:28 327 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Russia may ramp up offensive in Donetsk and Luhansk regions – Palisa Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Pavlo Palisa, believes that Russian forces will focus on reaching the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as well as on establishing a so-called "buffer zone" in Kharkiv and Sumy regions. 12.05.25 15:09 1 084 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front