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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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Fighting in East Enemy attacked our positions in area of ​​Novy Komar and on outskirts of Sontsivka, some fortifications were destroyed - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, December 17, 2024, the enemy conducted assault operations in the area of Novotroitske, Berestky, Pushkine, south of Vidrodzennia, south of Dachanske, on the southern outskirts of Zelenivka, south of Storozheve and on the southwestern outskirts of Makarivka. The enemy was not successful, suffered losses, and retreated. 878 3

425 battalion clearing village from invaders Soldiers of 425th Brigade clearing village from occupiers in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 425th separate assault battalion "SKALA" eliminated a group of occupiers who had broken into the village in the Pokrovsk direction. 6 264 6 Previously in trend: War

Enemy is attacking most in Donetsk region 49 enemy attacks repulsed in Kursk region, Russian troops actively conduct assaults in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff The situation at the front remains tense. The enemy is using its superiority in manpower and equipment to attack our positions. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught and inflicting significant losses on the enemy. 613 1

Russian Federation has increased intensity of its offensive in east: Syrskyi’s statement Russia has increased intensity of its offensive in 3 directions, is trying to break through defense, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Russian troops have increased the intensity of the offensive in three directions. 5 865 31 Previously in trend: War

Hostilities in Siverskyi sector Active fighting takes place in Siverskyi sector: it is connected with replacement of commander in Russian army, - OTG "Luhansk" Active hostilities began in the Siverskyi sector, with 16 combat engagements recorded over the past day. This is due to the replacement of the army commander in the area. 1 787 4

SOF soldiers kill 50 DPRK servicemen in Kursk region 50 DPRK servicemen killed and 47 more wounded: results of 3 days of the SOF’s work in Kursk region. VIDEO Special Operations Forces killed 50 DPRK soldiers in the Kursk region of Russia. 10 072 20 Previously in trend: War

DPRK troops are in combat: due to losses, they are being replenished DPRK army units lost at least 30 soldiers killed and wounded in Kursk region, - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine The DPRK army units are being replenished due to significant losses in the assaults in the Kursk region. 2 652 7 Previously in trend: War

General Staff: situation at frontline Enemy attacks most in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Siversk and Vremivsk sectors - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 228 combat engagements took place. The largest number of battles took place in the Siversk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove and Vremivsk directions. 757 3 Previously in trend: War

AFU destroy enemy on right bank of Oskil Enemy is making every effort to push Ukrainian Armed Forces from right bank of Oskil River, - commander of Achilles battalion of 92nd Brigade Fedorenko The Russian invaders are trying to force the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the right bank of the Oskil River. There is a fierce intensity of attacks here. 2 173 5

Elimination of the enemy in Siversk direction Massive assault on Siversk direction was repelled with devastating losses for enemy. More than 50 occupiers and lot of equipment were destroyed - OSGT "Khortytsia". VIDEO In the Siverskyi sector, our defenders repelled a massive attack by the occupiers. On 14 December, the enemy made 8 assault attempts in the defense line of the Edelweiss mountain assault brigade. 7 705 14

Southern Defense Forces Enemy began using more drones in southern Ukraine, dropping 274 fragmentation munitions in day - Defense Forces Almost 300 enemy attacks with various types of artillery weapons were recorded in the south over the past day. 731 7

Ruins of Vovchansk Russian troops continue to attack in Vovchansk area - OTG "Kharkiv" The operational situation in the Kharkiv sector has not changed significantly and remains difficult. The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the onslaught of the Russian occupation forces. 941 0

Enemy is attacking most in Donetsk region Almost 300 combat clashes on frontline in day. Enemy is attacking most in Donetsk region - General Staff Over the last day, 292 combat engagements were registered along the entire frontline. More than 150 of them took place in the Siverske, Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. Another 57 are in the Kursk region. 698 3

Ruins of Vovchansk Occupiers stormed positions of our soldiers in Volnovakha area - OTG "Kharkiv" The operational situation in the Kharkiv sector has not changed significantly and remains difficult. The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the onslaught of the Russian occupation forces. 1 162 3

Situation at front on 13 December Since beginning of day, 131 combat engagements took place, enemy is most active in Pokrovsk and Vremivsk sectors - General Staff The enemy keeps trying to advance into the depths of Ukraine's territory. To date, the enemy has attacked the positions of the Defence Forces 131 times. The occupiers are most active in the Pokrovsk and Vremivsk directions, where almost half of all attacks took place. 336 0

Ukrainian Armed Forces make progress in Kupiansk sector Ukrainian Armed Forces make progress in Kupyansk sector, Russian troops have advanced in Pokrovsk-Kurakhove sector - Estonian intelligence The Ukrainian defence forces are successful in the Kupyansk direction, but Russian troops are advancing in the Pokrovsk-Kurakhove direction. 1 278 1 Previously in trend: War

Situation at front on morning of December 13 210 combat clashes on frontline in day. More than half of them in Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, and Vremivka directions - General Staff Yesterday, 210 combat engagements were registered. Thus, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 51 attacks in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy was most actively trying to advance in the areas of Sontsivka, Staryi Terny, Kurakhove, Dalne, and Uspenivka. 433 2 Previously in trend: War

How Ukrainian Armed Forces lost key fortified area near Pokrovsk Ukrainian command simply "gifted" key fortified area near Pokrovsk to Russians - Butusov. VIDEO Russian occupants seized a key fortified area near Pokrovsk without a fight due to the actions of the Ukrainian command. 112 395 93 Previously in trend: War

Butusov on defence of Pokrovsk Command illiterately organises defence around Pokrovsk, which will allow Russia to surround city - Butusov. VIDEO Russian troops are trying to surround Pokrovsk rather than attack it head-on. 12 057 32 Previously in trend: War

There are three ways to end war Israeli, German, and Korean scenarios are being considered to end war in Ukraine - Rzeczpospolita There are three options for providing Ukraine with security guarantees in the event of a war freeze - German, Korean, and Israeli. 7 019 61 Previously in trend: War

Combat operations on morning of December 12, 2024 Over 200 combat clashes on front. Most in Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions - General Staff The situation at the front remains difficult. The enemy, using its superiority in manpower and equipment, continues to attack our positions. Ukrainian defenders steadily restrain the onslaught of the occupiers and inflict significant losses on the enemy. In total, 203 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. 546 0

Situation at front on 11 December Since beginning of day, 140 combat engagements took place in frontline, fighting is ongoing in eight sectors - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 140 combat engagements have taken place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, Kurakhove and Vremivsk directions, and fighting is ongoing in eight directions. 261 0 Previously in trend: War

Situation at the front on December 10 Since beginning of day, 99 combat engagements took place in frontline, fighting continues in seven directions - General Staff Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. A total of 99 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. 222 0 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers attack in Southern direction Enemy tries to enter southern island of Zabych and prepares for assault in Orikhiv direction - Ukrainian Defense Forces Russian troops are active at the Zaporizhzhia and Vremivka directions and are preparing for assault operations at the Orikhiv direction. 1 350 0 Previously in trend: War

In frontline, there were 175 combat engagements over last day Pokrovsk and Kurakhove areas remain hottest spots on frontline, - General Staff Over the last day, 175 combat engagements took place. Over 90 enemy attacks took place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. Also, twenty-seven enemy attacks were stopped by the Defence Forces in the Vremivsk sector. 403 1 Previously in trend: War

Enemy attacks slow down slightly in Kharkiv region In Kharkiv sector, Russians from two armies keep trying to push Ukrainian Defence Forces beyond Oskil River - 3rd SAB In Kharkiv region, the enemy is creating a bridgehead and is likely to use mechanised attack tactics as soon as the ground freezes. However, the intensity of the attacks has now decreased somewhat. 819 2 Previously in trend: War

AFU Situation in frontline remains complicated, 191 combat engagements registered over last day - General Staff The enemy, using its superiority in manpower and equipment, continuously attacks our positions. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. In total, 191 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. 401 3

The Pope Pope calls for ceasefire on all fronts, including in Ukraine, before Christmas On Sunday, December 8, Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all fronts in the world, including in Ukraine, before Christmas. 2 345 45

Situation at front as of December 8, 2024 Fierce fighting continues in Kurakhove direction, 36 enemy attacks repelled in Pokrovsk - General Staff The situation on the frontline is characterized by the enemy's particular activity in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions. The enemy is using all available forces and means to achieve its goals. The defense forces are acting professionally and effectively, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. 642 1

Remains of Chasiv Yar Ukrainian Armed Forces clear one block in Chasiv Yar: occupiers try to outflank our troops from rear - 24th Brigade The situation in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, is constantly changing: fighting continues for every house and street. 2 541 0

Combat operations on morning of December 8 There were almost 200 combat clashes on front in day. Enemy was most active in Pokrovske, Kurakhove, Lyman, and Vremivka directions - General Staff Over the past day, 182 combat engagements were registered. The enemy launched a missile attack on the positions of Ukrainian units and settlements, also attacked with kamikaze drones, and carried out artillery shelling. 653 1 Previously in trend: War

Khortytsia OSGT Enemy concentrates reserves at Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Kupiansk and Vremivka directions - Khortytsia OSGT The Kurakhov direction is important for the Russian occupiers to level the front line, as it will allow them to regroup and withdraw some units for reconstruction. 986 3 Previously in trend: War

Situation in South on December 7 Russian troops stormed Novodarivka area in Zaporizhzhia direction 8 times, their losses per day amounted to 89 occupiers - Southern Defense Forces Over the past day, Russian troops carried out 13 attacks in the operational zone of the Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine, 8 of which were in the Zaporizhzhia direction near Novodarivka. 461 0 Previously in trend: War

Situation in South on December 6 Invaders stormed Novodarivka and Novopil areas in Zaporizhzhia direction 14 times, their losses in south amount to 139 people - Southern Defense Forces Counter-battery combat and repulsion of enemy assaults continue in the operational area of the Southern Ukrainian Defense Forces. Ukrainian defenders continue to inflict fire on the enemy's locations, rear, and firing positions. 246 0 Previously in trend: War

Бойові дії на Харківщині Enemy losses over past 24 hours in Kharkiv direction amount to 82 people - OTG "Kharkiv" There were no significant changes in the Kharkiv sector yesterday, and the situation remains difficult. 214 0

War, AFU Situation near Kupiansk is extremely dynamic. Defense forces are holding back enemy - Commander of "Achilles" Battalion of the 92nd SAB Fedorenko In the Kharkiv region, the enemy is advancing at the cost of incredible losses. The situation near Kupyansk is indeed extremely dynamic. The enemy is losing a huge amount of personnel and equipment during its attacks. 1 405 2

Situation at front: enemy is active on three fronts Over last day, 188 combat engagements were registered in frontline. Half of them took place in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors, - General Staff 90 enemy attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions yesterday. The ruscists also increased the number of assaults in the Vremivsk direction. 408 1 Previously in trend: War

Nightly report of the General Staff on December 5 Russians intensify attacks in Vremivka direction - 35 attacks repelled, - General Staff So far, 170 combat engagements have taken place in the frontline. The enemy is most actively attacking at the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove and Vremivka directions. 1 017 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully counter-assault in Toretsk direction Ukrainian troops successfully counter-assault in Nelipivka in Toretsk direction – OSGT Luhansk In the village of Nelipivka in the Toretsk direction, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a successful counter-assault, and Ukrainian soldiers have been preventing the enemy from breaking through for a long time. 2 063 2 Previously in trend: War

Бойові дії на Харківщині In Kharkiv region, enemy used bomber aircraft, attacking in areas of Vovchansk, Vysoka Yaruha, and Hlyboke - OTG "Kharkiv" Over the past day, seven hostile attacks took place in the areas of Vovchansk, Vysoka Yaruha, and Hlyboke, and the enemy actively used bombers. 405 1 Previously in trend: War

Military on situation in Toretsk Situation in Toretsk is extremely difficult: urban fighting is underway. Enemy is throwing "meat" at Ukrainian Armed Forces, - OTG "Luhansk" Russians in Toretsk are making continuous attempts to break through Ukrainian defences. 1 850 8

AFU destroying enemy 168 combat clashes were recorded in past 24 hours, most of them in Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions - General Staff The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 41 attacks in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions yesterday. A total of 168 combat engagements were recorded at the front. 396 2 Previously in trend: War

Russia is attracting strategic reserves: what is known about the situation in Donetsk region AFU: Russia is forced to throw strategic reserves for assaults at Kurakhove and Pokrovsk directions The offensives on the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk fronts have come at a high cost to the Russians in terms of manpower and equipment. 2 280 6 Previously in trend: War

Destruction of Russian equipment 141 occupiers and almost 40 units of enemy equipment eliminated in South over last day - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops continue assault operations in southern Ukraine, trying to break through the defence line on several fronts, and suffer losses in manpower and equipment. 364 0 Previously in trend: War

Nightly report of the General Staff Occupiers are actively attacking at Vremivka and Kupiansk directions today – General Staff The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the offensive of the occupation forces. The situation in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions remains tense, as the enemy is concentrating its main offensive efforts there. Moreover, the occupants are actively attacking in the Vremivska and Kupiansk directions. So far, 180 combat engagements have taken place. 608 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Novomlynsk map Defence forces liberate Novomlynsk in Kupyansk region - DeepState. MAP Defence forces made progress in Kupiansk district, near the village of Novomlynsk. 11 118 14

Fighting in Kursk region: what is known Ukrainian Armed Forces should hold territory in Kursk region until Trump’s inauguration - BBC The Ukrainian military has to hold the territory in the Kursk region until 20 January 2025, the date when Donald Trump becomes president of the United States. The Russians, on the other hand, want to push the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of there - and they also want to do it by 20 January. 3 881 16 Previously in trend: War

Situation in the East as of December 2 Currently, there are 13 combat engagements in Kurakhove direction and 6 in Pokrovsk direction. Enemy launched air strikes on Neskuchne and Kozacha Lopan – General Staff Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. In return, the Ukrainian Defense Forces inflict significant losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy. 430 0