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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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Russia is trying to advance on the southern flanks of Pokrovsk National Guard: Ruscists are trying to advance on Pokrovsk’s southern flanks and expand "gray zone" Russian troops are trying to advance along the southern flanks of Pokrovsk to take control of logistics routes. 608 1 Previously in trend: War

Situation at the front Since beginning of day, 64 combat engagements took place, 29 of them in Pokrovsk direction, enemy is actively attacking near Toretsk - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, the total number of combat engagements along the entire front line is 64. 319 0

Ruins of Vovchansk Russian troops tried to break through our defensive lines near Vovchansk, - OTG "Kharkiv" The operational situation in the Kharkiv sector has not changed significantly and remains difficult. The Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to hold back the onslaught of the Russian occupation forces. 1 025 0

afu, fortifications Since beginning of day, 125 combat engagements took place in frontline, 62 of them - near Pokrovsk, - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 125 combat engagements have taken place in the frontline. Our defenders are stopping the enemy, holding the line and destroying the plans of the Russians. 691 2

Situation in South on January 19 Enemy stormed Zaporizhzhia direction and island zone at mouth of Dnipro River in Kherson region three times, losing 58 people in day - Defense Forces of South 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. 630 0

Battles for Toretsk Significant part of Toretsk is under fire from Defense Forces - OTG "Luhansk" Russian occupants are actively using assault tactics in Toretsk, and a large area of the city is currently under fire from the Defense Forces. 2 004 14

Situation in Velyka Novosilka Exhausting defensive battles on outskirts of Velyka Novosilka - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, 19 January 2025, the enemy conducted offensive actions in Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector and in the areas of Petropavlivka, Pishchane, Zelenyi Hai and Lozova in the Kupyansk sector. The enemy attacks were repelled. 2 293 4

Situation at the front on January 18 Since beginning of day, 89 combat engagements took place in frontline, fighting continues in five sectors - General Staff The situation on the contact line remains difficult. A total of 89 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. Most of the fighting was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction. 409 0

Velyka Novosilka, map Occupiers are trying to surround Velyka Novosilka - DeepState Russian invaders are trying to surround Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region. The enemy is trying to cut the road from Zelene Pole and capture the village without fighting in the built-up areas. 3 643 8

SOF killed and captured Russians who executed two TDF fighters SOF killed and captured ruscists who executed two TDF fighters. VIDEO Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the AFU destroyed and captured Russian soldiers who shot two members of the Territorial Defense Forces (TDF). 22 779 52 Previously in trend: War

Situation in south on January 17 Invaders carried out seven assaults in south, their losses per day amount to 86 people - Southern 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. Over the last day, 86 occupants were killed. 377 0

Armed Forces of Ukraine hit Russian radar in Belgorod region Armed Forces of Ukraine hit 92N6 radar in Belgorod region - General Staff Ukrainian defenders destroyed the radar equipment of the Russian occupiers. 5 588 5

Summary of General Staff on January 17, 2025 Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 53 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk direction, 20 assaults were carried out by Ruscists in Kursk region - General Staff On January 16, 2025, 141 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders took place at the front. 695 2 Previously in trend: War

Artillerymen of 44th SAB destroyed Three guns and field ammunition depot: artillerymen of 44th SAB continue to destroy Russian equipment in Zaporizhzhia. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 44th separate artillery brigade continue to destroy Russian invaders' equipment in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 2 328 2 Previously in trend: War

Situation in Toretsk direction Enemy is storming in small groups under cover of mortars and FPV drones in Toretsk direction - OTG "Luhansk" In the Toretsk sector, the enemy's tactics remain unchanged, the enemy is attacking in small groups under the cover of artillery and FPV drones. 656 2

Filimonov about newly created brigades Battalion Commander Filimonov: Cause of disaster in Pokrovsk direction is higher command Brigades unprepared for combat are sent to defend areas of great responsibility, and as a result, they lose ground. 61 087 150

Summary of General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine on January 16, 2025 Russian Federation is attacking Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Kursk directions most - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine As of January 15, 2025, 124 combat clashes between Ukrainian soldiers and Russian invaders were recorded at the front. 773 2 Previously in trend: War

Why Russian army is so eager to capture Pokrovsk Russia seeks to capture Pokrovsk to intensify campaign to occupy Chasiv Yar - Reuters Russian invaders are approaching the strategically important city of Pokrovsk after capturing a number of villages south of it. 1 650 19 Previously in trend: War

Chasiv Yar destroyed by the Russians There were combat engagements in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, some of our positions were destroyed. Enemy is concentrating efforts in Pokrovsk direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, January 13, 2025, Russian troops focused their main attack efforts on the Pokrovsk direction. 918 2

Ruins of Vovchansk Occupiers assaulted positions of Ukrainian troops in Vovchansk and Kozacha Lopan - OTG "Kharkiv" The operational situation in the Kharkiv direction has not changed significantly and remains difficult. The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the onslaught of the Russian occupation forces. 775 1

Report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on January 13, 2025 Ukraine repelled 58 Russian assaults in Pokrovsk direction. 17 in Kursk region - AFU General Staff On January 12, 140 combat engagements between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 572 0 Previously in trend: War

There is decrease in number of Russian attacks in Kharkiv direction Decrease in number of enemy attacks in Kharkiv direction is being recorded - OTG "Kharkiv" There is a decrease in the number of Russian attacks in the Kharkiv direction, which is probably due to the concentration of the occupiers on other sections of the front. 725 1

Situation in Kharkiv direction on January 12 Russians unsuccessfully stormed Ukrainian positions in direction of Kozacha Lopan, their losses per day amounted to 55 people and 53 units of equipment - OTG "Kharkiv" The operational situation in the Kharkiv direction has not undergone significant changes and remains difficult. The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to restrain the onslaught of the Russian occupation troops. 931 0

Yurii Butusov Critical sections of front | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, editor-in-chief of Censor.NET, talks live about the crisis battles in January 2025. 3 682 12

About situation around Pokrovsk Near Pokrovsk, occupiers are not trying to enter city, but want to bypass it - OSGT "Khortytsia" The enemy is trying to bypass Pokrovsk, clinging to suburban buildings. Fighting is going on for small villages near the city. 1 160 3

OSGT "Khortytsia": Some positions of AFU on three front lines have been destroyed Some positions of Defense Forces were destroyed as result of enemy assaults in Kupiansk, Kramatorsk, and Toretsk directions - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the Kupiansk, Kramatorsk, and Toretsk sectors, some of our defenders' positions were destroyed as a result of Russian assault and fire. 4 731 14

Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy Russian equipment 213 combat clashes on front in day. 72 in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff Russian invaders attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders at the Kharkiv, Kupiansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka directions. 442 2

Situation in Kupiansk on January 10 There are still 867 people left on left bank of Kupiansk region, situation is critical. There is no infrastructure whatsoever - head of CMA Besedin There is no electricity, gas, or water supply on the left bank of Kupiansk. In addition, hospitals, pharmacies, and shops are closed. The only thing that is being done on the left bank is evacuation measures. 843 5

Destruction of Russian equipment Two enemy attacks were repelled in Starytsia and Vovchansk areas, occupiers lost 104 people and 90 pieces of equipment per day - 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, 104 occupants were killed over the day. 581 0

Summary of General Staff on January 10, 2025 There were 161 combat clashes on front last day. Most of them were in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions, - General Staff On January 9, 2025, 161 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 462 2

Situation in South on January 9 Enemy tried to storm the island zone at mouth of Dnipro River three times, but was unsuccessful - Southern Defense Forces Over the past day, more than 300 attacks from various types of artillery were recorded, the enemy launched more than 400 attacks with FPV drones of various modifications and dropped 226 fragmentation munitions with damaging properties. 644 0

Situation in Kharkiv region on January 9 Invaders stormed Vovchansk area four times, their losses per day amount to 79 people - 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 offensive of the Russian occupation forces. In particular, 79 occupants and 67 units of enemy equipment were destroyed over the past day. 405 0

Enemy does not increase pace of the offensive in Zaporizhzhia direction Enemy in Zaporizhzhia direction is conducting limited assaults with small groups of infantry and light equipment, and is constantly conducting aerial reconnaissance - NGU spokesman Muzychuk. Over the past two months, the enemy has not significantly increased the pace of hostilities in the areas where our units have been performing tasks in the south, in particular in the Zaporizhzhia sector 506 0

Situation in Kupiansk direction on morning of January 9 Only 2 kilometers remain from front line to Kupiansk - Head of CMA Besedin The situation near Kupyansk is very difficult. The enemy is constantly trying to carry out assault operations. 2 158 4

Summary of General Staff on January 9, 2025 Russian Federation is attacking Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions most, and clashes in Kursk region continue - General Staff On January 8, 2025, 192 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 868 9

Battles for Vovchansk Occupiers tried to advance in area of ​​Vovchansk and Tykhe - 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. 726 1

Fighting in Kurakhove Heavy fighting in Kurakhove, some of our positions in Kramatorsk and Toretsk directions have been destroyed - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, January 7, 2025, the largest number of firefights took place in the Pokrovske direction. 2 910 14

Situation on front as of January 8, 2025 41 assaults were stopped in Pokrovsk direction, enemy attacked many times near Kurakhove and in Kursk region - General Staff In total, 176 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline over the past day, January 7, 2025. 704 1

a strike on the Russian command post in Kursk region High-precision strike on command post of 810th Marine Brigade of RF Armed Forces in Kursk region - General Staff On January 7, 2025, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a precision strike on the command post of the 810th Separate Marine Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces near the village of Belaya (Kursk region, Russia). 10 170 17

DPRK soldiers destroyed in Kursk region SOF destroyed group of DPRK soldiers in Kursk region. PHOTOS The operators of the 8th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine killed 13 North Korean servicemen in Kursk region. 28 943 115

General Staff report on 7 January Ukrainian Armed Forces repel 94 Russian attacks in Kursk region over 24 hours - General Staff A total of 218 combat engagements were registered over the last day. Most of them took place in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions and in the Kursk region. 1 207 5 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian pilot dodges anti-aircraft missile Ukrainian pilot manoeuvres in air and diverts aircraft from Russian missile strike. VIDEO A video with a fragment of a Ukrainian Air Force pilot's combat work was posted online. 18 421 21 Previously in trend: War

Situation at front as of 6 January 2024 Over 50 hostile attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector, 47 attacks in Kursk region over 24 hours - General Staff In total, 184 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline over the past day, 5 January 2025. 654 1

Ukrainian defence forces control Kurakhove industrial zone Enemy storms Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in east with armoured vehicles, combat actions continue in Kurakhove urban area - OSGT "Khortytsia" The Russian invaders unsuccessfully stormed the positions of the defenders in the Kharkiv, Kupiansk, Lyman and Siverskyi directions. They used armoured vehicles in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. 995 1

Fighting in Kursk region: what is known Russian military sources claim that AFU have launched offensive in Kursk. Yermak announced good news from there On the morning of January 5, 2025, Russian military commanders reported that Ukrainian soldiers had launched an attack in the Kursk direction. 20 763 110

Combat operations on morning of January 5 There have been almost 180 combat clashes on frontline in day. Hottest areas remain Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. Enemy stormed positions of Ukrainian defenders in Kursk region 33 times - General Staff There were 179 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. Ukrainian forces repelled numerous enemy attacks. Most of them are in the Pokrovsk and Kursk directions. 748 1

Fighting in East Enemy is trying to develop offensive in Pokrovsk direction. Defense forces are taking measures to prevent deterioration of tactical situation - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the last day, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions in the Kharkiv, Lyman, Kramatorsk, Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Vremivske directions. 2 574 4 Previously in trend: War

Enemy advance in Donetsk region Enemy has advanced to Toretsk, near Kurakhove and Novosilka - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have advanced near Kurakhove, Novosilka, and Toretsk in the Donetsk region. 3 670 10