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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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Zelenskyy: In January 2025, we must stabilize the frontline We will do everything to stabilize frontline in January, - Zelenskyy The situation on the eastern section of the front is currently one of the most difficult. However, everything possible will be done to stabilize it in January. 3 211 35 Previously in trend: War

OSGT Khortytsia: AFU control virtually the entire Chasiv Yar AFU control almost entire Chasiv Yar. Ruscists are trying to cross Siverskyi Donetsk - Donbas canal, - OSGT "Khortytsia" As of January 2, 2025, Ukrainian troops control almost the entire town of Chasiv Yar and repel enemy attacks. At the same time, the Russian invaders have gained a foothold in the suburbs across the Siverskyi Donetsk-Donbas canal. 1 257 1 Previously in trend: War

Armed Forces of Ukraine are resisting enemy in Kharkiv region In Kharkiv direction, enemy continues to use KABs, GAMs, and kamikaze drones. In day, it carried out 320 attacks on positions of defenders of Ukraine - OTG "Kharkiv" The operational situation in the Kharkiv sector has not changed significantly and remains difficult. Ukraine's defense forces continue to hold back the onslaught of Russian occupation forces. 359 0

On New Year’s Eve, many occupiers were eliminated in Pokrovsk direction Enemy is trying to reach Pavlohrad-Pokrovsk road, - Ukrainian Armed Forces officer Tsehotskyi The Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest spot in the frontline. The occupiers are trying to surround Pokrovsk and cut off logistical routes. 1 842 3

There is no urban fighting in Pokrovsk There are no urban battles in Pokrovsk, Ruscists are trying to bypass city - OSGT "Khortytsia" Russian occupation forces are trying to bypass Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region to break the infrastructure chains. 1 080 5 Previously in trend: War

Southern Defense Forces on situation at front Enemy in south used almost 300 FPV drones in past 24 hours, conducted engineering and aerial reconnaissance - Defense Forces The operational situation in the south of Ukraine remains stably tense, the composition and nature of the enemy's actions remain unchanged, and no signs of offensive groups have been detected, 354 0

Situation at front as of morning of 2 January Enemy continues active hostilities in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors. Total of 140 combat engagements took place in frontline over last day, - General Staff The situation at the front remains difficult. Ukrainian defenders repelled enemy attacks in 9 directions. 527 0 Previously in trend: War

Combat actions on morning of January 2 Enemy destroyed some positions of Ukrainian defenders in Kramatorsk and Toretsk directions, assaults on urban development of Kurakhove continue - OSGT "Khortytsia" Yesterday, the enemy attacked in the Kramatorsk, Toretsk, and Vremivka directions. Fighting continues in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions. 7 554 16 Previously in trend: War

Advancement of enemy Enemy advances in Kurakhove and its southern outskirts, as well as in 5 settlements of Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP On the night of 2 December, it became known that Russians were advancing in the city of Kurakhove and 5 other settlements in Donetsk Oblast. 7 263 19

What is happening at the front. General Staff report Fighting continues in Kursk region, Ukrainian troops repel 13 attacks in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, on January 1, 2025, 125 combat engagements have taken place at the front, the enemy has launched one missile and 26 air strikes, using 7 missiles and 34 guided bombs, 562 kamikaze drone strikes, and fired more than 3,000 times at the positions of our troops. 1 400 3

Ukrainian defense forces control Kurakhove industrial zone There were fierce battles in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions. Ukrainian troops repelled 31 attacks in Kursk region - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, January 1, 2025, 101 combat engagements have taken place at the front. Our defenders are stopping the enemy, holding the line and destroying the plans of the Russians. 825 3

The Oskil River in Kharkiv region Russian troops regularly try to cross Oskil River. All attempts are unsuccessful - Rubtsov, press officer of 116th Brigade In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops are attempting to cross the Oskil River. 1 489 3

On New Year’s Eve, fighting continued for Pokrovsk Fighting for Pokrovsk does not stop, occupiers are trying to surround city - officer of Armed Forces of Ukraine Tsekhotskyi The fighting for Pokrovsk did not stop on New Year's Eve. Pokrovsk and the surrounding areas remain the hottest spots today. 2 493 9

What is happening at frontline. General Staff report Russia’s attacks are most intense at Pokrovsk, Lyman and Kurakhove directions. Total of 168 clashes - General Staff On 30 December 2024, 168 combat clashes between the Defence Forces and the Russian invaders were recorded. 511 0 Previously in trend: War

OSGT Khortytsia on the situation in Toretsk, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. Ruscists are trying to infiltrate Kurakhove to surround AFU. Unusual tactics are used in Toretsk - OSGT "Khortytsia". MAP Fighting continues in Kurakhove in the city center. Russian troops are trying to cut off supplies to the AFU and surround our soldiers. Assaults continue at the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. 5 123 11

Syrskyi in Donetsk region Syrskyi on situation in Donetsk region: Enemy conducts continuous meaty assaults, suffering record losses. PHOTO Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi worked in units and subdivisions conducting a defensive operation in the Donetsk region. 2 809 7

Nick, battalion commander of 155th Brigade 155th SMB commander stormed landing: "Brigadier gave order, enemy had 8 ’200s’, 5 were captured". VIDEO "Nick", the commander of the 2nd Mechanised Battalion of the 155th SMB, took command of the assault on the lost position due to the lack of combat experience of most of the mobilised men. 8 611 13 Previously in trend: War

General Staff on situation at front as of morning of 30 December 186 combat engagements in frontline yesterday, most of them in Kursk and Pokrovsk sectors - General Staff In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 43 assault and offensive actions of Russian invaders. In the Kursk sector, they repelled 46 enemy attacks. 416 0

drone shotgun shoots at Russian UAV Drone equipped with double-barreled shotgun destroying Russian UAVs. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing the combat work of a Ukrainian drone operator equipped with a double-barreled shotgun. 16 036 49 Previously in trend: War

Fighting for Pokrovsk as of December 29 Enemy makes every effort to reach Pokrovsk outskirts - Khortytsia OSGT Pokrovsk remains the hottest spot in the frontline. Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops carried out 54 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. 1 386 4

Assault on islands in Kherson region Enemy stormed Velykyi Potemkinskyi Island, trying to break through our defense line - Southern Defense Forces The defence forces of southern Ukraine continue to conduct counter-battery combat, destroying the enemy and its equipment. Over the past day, we received confirmation of the elimination of more than a hundred occupants and fifty pieces of enemy equipment. 6 041 1

Situation at front on December 28 Number of combat engagements on frontline increased to 82, fighting is still ongoing in eight sectors - General Staff As of this time, the number of combat engagements at the front has increased to 82. In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian invaders made 33 attempts to storm the frontline. 572 2

Southern Defense Forces Occupiers are preparing new assaults in Zaporizhzhia region - Defense Forces The enemy continues to conduct active aerial and other reconnaissance in the Orikhiv and Huliaipole directions. 1 218 3

General Staff report on 27 December During 26 December, 171 combat engagements were recorded. Most of them were in Pokrovsk, Lyman and Kurakhove sectors During 26 December 2024, 171 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 470 2 Previously in trend: War

Hostilities in east Highest intensity of hostilities was registered in Pokrovsk sector yesterday. Adversary attempted to improve tactical situation in Kupiansk direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" During the day, the enemy attacked the positions of the Defence Forces at the Pokrovsk, Kharkiv, Siversk, Kupiansk, Lyman, Kurakhove and Vremivka directions. Fighting is ongoing in the urban areas of Toretsk and Chasiv Yar. 371 0

General Staff on situation at front Over last day, 217 combat engagements were recorded. Most of them were in Pokrovsk sector again, - General Staff The situation at the front remains difficult. The enemy is using its superiority in manpower and equipment to attack our positions. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly restraining the onslaught of the occupiers, taking actions to stop the enemy offensive. 473 2

Situation at the front on December 25 211 combat engagements took place, in particular, 55 assault and offensive actions were conducted by occupiers in Pokrovsk direction, resulting in 276 enemy casualties - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 211 combat engagements took place in the frontline. The enemy is attacking intensively in the Pokrovsk direction but suffers significant losses. 694 2

Situation in the Pokrovsk direction on December 25 Russians are trying to break through to Pokrovsk from flanks despite significant losses, 261 occupiers were killed in last day alone - OSGT "Khortytsia" Russian troops are still trying to get to Pokrovsk, trying to break through the left and right flanks. 1 154 12

Situation at the front on December 25 Number of combat engagements on frontline increased to 128, fighting continues in six directions - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, the total number of combat engagements along the entire front line has increased to 128. 425 1

OTG Luhansk reported on the situation in Toretsk on December 24 Situation in Toretsk is most difficult now, fighting is going on for every house - OTG "Luhansk" Currently, the situation in Toretsk is the most difficult, with battles for every house in the city. The enemy also began to use massive amounts of equipment. 2 366 4

Occupiers Russians intensify assaults in three directions in Donetsk region using massive amounts of equipment - Luhansk OGT The Russian invaders began to massively use equipment on the Kramatorsk, Toretsk and Siversk directions, which was not the case before. 1 301 3 Previously in trend: War

Russian occupation troops Enemy intensifies offensive actions in several directions simultaneously - OSGT "Khortytsia" As of this morning, Russian troops have intensified offensive actions on several frontlines simultaneously. 1 234 0

DeepState on pressure We have always worked for victory and to help soldiers and Ukraine, but not all commanders-in-chief like truth - DeepState The DeepState project team said it has an ironclad reputation and trust among society, but "not all the commanders-in-chief like the truth." 8 531 39

report of the General Staff of the AFU Number of combat engagements in frontline increased to 164, fierce fighting continues in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, the total number of combat engagements along the entire frontline has increased to 164. The occupiers continue to use aviation, in particular, GABs, and carry out attacks in all directions of the east and south of our country. 478 2

Ruscists become more active near Velykyi Potemkin Island Russians intensify activity on Velykyi Potemkin Island - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops continue to attempt to land on Kozatskyi Island. They have also become more active on Velykyi Potemkin Island. 2 283 3 Previously in trend: War

situation in Vremivka area Situation in Vremivka sector is difficult, but we are actively defending, so it is too early to talk about any encirclement - Southern Defence Forces For several days in a row, the occupiers have been carrying out more than 40 assaults a day in the Vremivka direction, but the Southern Defence Forces are actively defending themselves, so it is too early to talk about any encirclement. 1 730 7

Situation in east as of morning of 23 December Intense fighting continues in urban areas of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk - OSGT "Khortytsia" The enemy was active in the Lyman sector yesterday. Combat actions were also recorded in the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove and Vremivka sectors. 2 648 4

enemy keeps trying to advance on Toretsk Fighting in urban areas of Toretsk and Chasiv Yar. All enemy’s attempts to break through our defense have been repelled, - "Khortytsia" OSGT Over the past day, on December 21, 2024, Russian troops conducted offensive actions near Petropavlivka and Kruhliakivka in the Kupiansk direction, near Zelenyi Hai, Hrekivka, Terny and Ivanivka in the Lyman direction, and towards Verkhnekamianske and Bilohorivka in the Seversk direction in order to improve the tactical situation. 1 169 6

Fighting in Kurakhove sector Heavy urban fighting is taking place in Kurakhove, occupiers are creeping like "ants" - OSGT "Khortytsia" Heavy fighting is continuing in the entire Kurakhove sector and in the city itself. Ukrainian paratroopers are destroying the enemy, despite their considerable numbers. 1 946 4 Previously in trend: War

pilot carries out launches Ukrainian plane pilot with white beard and Santa Claus hat launching Christmas "gifts" to occupiers. VIDEO A video with fragments of a Ukrainian pilot's combat performance was posted online. 9 478 12 Previously in trend: War

war, afu 191 combat engagements recorded over last day. Enemy actively attacking at Pokrovsk and Vremivka directions, - General Staff In general, over the past day, the General Staff reported on the fighting on the frontline of the defence forces with the army of the aggressor country Russia. 445 1 Previously in trend: War

Map of Uspenivka pocket "Uspenivka pocket" for Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donetsk region: not everyone was able to leave - DeepState The Russian occupation forces formed the so-called "Uspenivka pocket" in Donetsk region, from which not all Ukrainian soldiers were able to leave. 25 841 56

Situation in Orikhivsk sector on 19 December Situation escalates in Orikhiv direction: enemy does not stop air strikes and NARs, increases number of artillery attacks - Southern Defence Forces The situation is escalating in the Orikhiv sector, in particular, the occupiers have increased the number of artillery attacks and intensified counter-battery fighting. 1 076 5

How many troops did Russians at Pokrovsk and Kurakhove? Russian Federation has deployed 70,000 troops to Pokrovsk direction, and 35,000 to Kurakhove direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" Russian troops have sent about 150 thousand occupants to the three most active frontline areas in the east. Most of them - to Pokrovske. 1 065 5 Previously in trend: War

AFU In Kharkiv direction, enemy’s losses per day amounted to 54 people, of which 16 were irretrievable - OTG "Kharkiv" The situation in the Kharkiv sector has not changed significantly and remains difficult. Ukraine's defense forces continue to hold back the onslaught of Russian occupation forces. 225 0 Previously in trend: War

Southern Defence Forces 250 combat engagements were registered at frontline over last day. Defence forces repelled enemy attacks in 11 sectors, - General Staff Over the past 24 hours, 250 battles between the defence forces and the army of the aggressor country Russia were recorded at the frontline. 378 2

Syrskyi explains the expediency of the operation in Kursk region Syrskyi on decision to attack Kursk: There was no choice, I had to carry out this operation The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi explained why the operation in the Kursk region was launched. 8 086 95 Previously in trend: War

Situation in the Vremivka direction on December 18 Russian troops are preparing for round-the-clock assaults in Vremivka direction: they are actively receiving night vision equipment - Southern Defense Forces In the Vremivka direction, Russian troops are actively receiving night vision equipment to conduct combat operations at night in order to deplete Ukrainian forces and equipment. 993 5 Previously in trend: War