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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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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

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. 9 542 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. 475 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. 25 882 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. 1 108 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. 1 097 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. 256 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. 432 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. 8 128 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. 1 014 5 Previously in trend: War

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. 940 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. 6 309 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. 654 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. 5 911 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. 1 823 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. 10 108 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. 2 687 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. 792 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. 2 221 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. 7 766 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. 762 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. 1 000 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. 737 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. 1 207 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. 390 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. 1 313 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. 474 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. 112 556 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. 12 122 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. 7 087 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. 602 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. 289 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. 252 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. 1 389 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. 442 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. 861 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. 436 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. 2 406 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. 688 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. 2 576 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. 692 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. 1 051 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. 503 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. 280 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. 276 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. 1 439 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. 432 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. 1 058 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War