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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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Situation in Kharkiv region on January 4 Russian troops tried to storm Vovchansk area twice, their losses per day amounted to 72 people and 67 units of weapons and equipment - 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. 595 0

Russians occupy 3 villages in Pokrovsk district Russian troops occupy villages of Dachenske, Novyi Trud and Vovkove in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops have occupied three villages in the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region and advanced to about 5 settlements. 4 071 18 Previously in trend: War

Situation in Pokrovsk direction Pokrovsk direction remains one of most intense, enemy is trying to cover this area from flanks - OSGT "Khortytsia" The Pokrovsk direction has been one of the most intense in recent weeks, the enemy has not approached Pokrovsk itself, instead it is trying to cover this direction from the flanks. 817 3

Butusov about understaffed brigades Combat-capable brigades were completely left without replenishment, in particular in Lyman direction - Butusov Experienced brigades at the front have been left without replenishment, while thousands of new recruits are being sent to the newly formed brigades. 10 607 102 Previously in trend: War

SOF raid in Kursk region "10 marines of 810th Brigade of Russian Federation surrendered, 20- 200" - raid of SOF of AFU in Kursk region. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces conducted a raid in the Kursk region of Russia. 36 271 37 Previously in trend: War

Report of General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine on 3 January 2025 Russia is actively attacking at Pokrovsk, Kurakhove and Vremivka directions. Ukraine’s General Staff: 138 combat engagements over last day Over the past 24 hours, 138 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 669 0 Previously in trend: War

Enemy SRGs in northern direction Decrease in activity of enemy’s SRG is recorded in north - OSGT "Siversk" The presence of enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups is constantly recorded in the northern direction, but it has recently decreased. 461 0

Hostilities in east Enemy in east is trying to control logistics channels, cut off supplies to our forces, - Head of Communications Department of 48th separate artillery brigade Petrenko In the Vremivka direction, the main task of the occupying Russian troops is to disrupt the logistics routes of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 474 2

War, AFU Enemy is conducting continuous assaults in Donbas and Kharkiv region, accumulating forces for new waves - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, Russian troops continued active assault operations in the Donbas and Kharkiv regions. In some areas, the enemy destroyed Ukrainian positions. 685 3

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. 3 264 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. 1 335 1 Previously in trend: War

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. 1 904 3

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. 442 0

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. 1 120 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, 402 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. 558 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. 7 606 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. 7 313 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. 1 439 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. 871 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. 1 530 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. 2 531 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. 547 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. 5 180 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. 2 879 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. 8 662 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. 486 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. 16 067 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. 1 439 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. 6 077 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. 604 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. 1 249 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. 511 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. 410 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. 508 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. 736 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. 1 189 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. 491 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. 2 436 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. 1 333 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. 1 267 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." 8 569 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. 506 2

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. 1 768 7

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. 2 323 3 Previously in trend: War

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. 2 686 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. 1 217 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. 2 000 4 Previously in trend: War