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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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The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding Donetsk Oblast: key settlements under control AFU control Fedorivka, Kleban-Byk and Pleshchiivka, – "East" Operational Command Ukrainian defence forces are holding a number of settlements in the Donetsk region and have repelled Russian troops near Berezove. 2 979 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

Syrskyi announced Russia’s plans to continue aggression This year, Russia plans to recruit over 400,000 military personnel, activity at front is increasing, - Syrskyi As weather conditions improve at the front, the activity of the Russian occupiers is increasing. 3 129 52 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

More than 100 combat engagements reported on front More than 100 combat engagements on frontline, half of them in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions – General Staff Since the start of the day, the number of enemy attacks on the front has reached 101. The aggressor’s attempts to push deeper into Ukrainian territory are ongoing. In some sectors of the front, the occupiers are conducting assault operations. 417 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Kostiantynivka direction

invaders, occupiers, ruscists, the Russian Federation Russian forces have launched spring-summer offensive along 100-kilometer front. USF have eliminated more than 900 occupiers in day and half, - Madyar Russian forces have effectively launched their spring-summer offensive in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. In just a day and a half, the Unmanned Systems Forces have eliminated 900 Russians. 10 582 47 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

General Staff 268 combat engagements on front since start of day, enemy launches 70 attacks in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff A total of 268 combat engagements have taken place on the front since the start of the day. 655 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

General Staff Since start of day, aggressor has attacked 217 times, including 57 in Pokrovsk direction and 36 in Kostiantynivka direction – General Staff The aggressor continues attempts to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory. In some sectors of the front, the occupiers are conducting assault operations. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy, inflicting heavy losses on them and disrupting attempts to improve their positions. 514 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy AFU thwarted Russian strategic offensive that enemy planned for this March – Zelenskyy The Defence Forces of Ukraine have thwarted an enemy offensive operation that Russia intended to launch in March. 2 629 20 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy on the situation at the front Russian troops are preparing new offensive

Enemy launched 67 attacks by 16:00, most in Kostiantynivka direction 67 enemy attacks since beginning of day: 21 of them in Kostiantynivka direction, General Staff says Since the beginning of the day, the number of enemy attacks has already reached 67. 403 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Defense forces hit Russian radar and S-400 in Crimea Enemy radars "Protyvnik", "Parol" and launcher of S-400 "Triumph" air defense system were hit, - General Staff On the night of March 15, 2026, units of the Defense Forces struck the 59N6-E "Protivnik" and 73E6 "Parol" radar stations in the Libknekhtivka area of the temporarily occupied Ukrainian Crimea. 3 023 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

General Staff: 129 engagements took place over the past 24 hours Over past 24 hours, there were 144 combat engagements on front line: largest number of enemy attacks were repelled in Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past 24 hours, on 14 March 2026, 144 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. 617 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

129 combat engagements recorded on frontline on 13 March 129 combat engagements recorded on frontline: enemy used 6,700 kamikaze drones – General Staff Since the beginning of the day on 13 March, 129 combat engagements have taken place on the frontline. The Defence Forces continue to stop the enemy, kill personnel and degrade the combat potential of the occupiers by delivering systematic fire strikes. 917 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Pokrovsk 7th Corps spokesman Polevyi: "I hope infantry are clinging to Pokrovsk because of the command’s strategy" Head of communications for the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces, Colonel Volodymyr Polevyi, spoke about the defence of Pokrovsk, where infantry are "clinging to positions". 9 371 49 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Voloshyn: Russia moves two marine groupings south Russia is redeploying two marine infantry groupings to south: they may be involved in assaults in April – Voloshyn Russian forces are redeploying two marine infantry groupings to the southern direction. They may be involved in assault operations as early as April. 1 660 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff: 66 combat clashes on front, heaviest in Kostiantynivka Enemy is showing greatest activity in Kostiantynivka direction. 66 combat clashes recorded on frontline overall – General Staff The number of attacks by the aggressor on the front has already reached 66 since the beginning of the day. Russian troops are most active in the Kostiantynivka direction. 563 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

AFU 122 combat engagements on frontline since start of day: enemy most active in Huliaipole direction – General Staff A total of 122 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. 695 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

The enemy has advanced near Fedorivka Druha Enemy gains ground in Berestok and near Fedorivka Druha in Donetsk region – DeepState Russian forces have gained ground in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 3 154 16 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

45 clashes reported on front line, most in Huliaipole direction 45 clashes recorded on frontline, most in Huliaipole direction – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, the number of enemy attacks on the front has reached 45. In particular, 18 attacks occurred in the Huliaipole direction. 457 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

A group of Russian military personnel is blocked in Kupiansk About 20 Russian soldiers remain surrounded in Kupiansk, - Trehubov In Kupiansk, about two dozen Russian soldiers have been effectively surrounded for almost three months. They can only be supplied by air. 2 385 18 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Enemy active in three directions as 113 clashes hit front 113 combat engagements take place on front: enemy is active in three directions, General Staff says A total of 113 combat engagements have taken place on the front since the beginning of Wednesday, 11 March. The Defence Forces continue to hold back the enemy, eliminate its personnel and wear down its combat potential through systematic fire strikes. 660 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

65 engagements on front, heaviest fighting in three directions Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions remain most intense. 65 engagements reported on front line in total – General Staff Since the start of the day, the number of aggressor attacks on the front has reached 65. The enemy is attacking most heavily in the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole directions. 428 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Sumy region Occupiers are trying to break into Popivka in Sumy region – Trehubov Russian invaders are trying to break into the village of Popivka in the Sumy region. However, they have had no success and cannot establish a foothold there. 1 135 5 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

120 clashes recorded on the frontline in a day Fierce battles are underway for Novohryhorivka and Berezove, Defense Forces are trying to knock out enemy, - Voloshyn Intense fighting continues in the Oleksandrivka direction for settlements located on the administrative border between Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 3 952 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

AFU 120 combat engagements recorded on front, most in Kostiantynivka and Huliaipole directions, General Staff says A total of 120 combat engagements have taken place since the start of the day. 704 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Anti-drone nets Engineering units strengthen anti-drone protection of AFU logistics routes. VIDEO Engineering units of the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to expand the installation of anti-drone engineering structures along troop movement and logistics supply routes. 2 609 4 Previously in trend: Logistics route protection

Spokesperson for the Southern Defence Forces Vladyslav Voloshyn Armed Forces of Ukraine are counterattacking in Huliaipole direction and seizing initiative, — Southern Defence Forces Ukrainian defense forces are conducting active counterattacks in the Huliaipole direction and on the administrative border between Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Ukrainian troops are regaining control over populated areas and conducting mop-up operations, eliminating Russian forces. 2 293 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Enemy attacks 48 times since start of day, most heavily near Huliaipole Since beginning of day, enemy has attacked 48 times, most heavily in Huliaipole direction – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, the number of enemy attacks has already reached 48. 627 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Russia is building up reserves for an offensive in the Pokrovsk direction Russia is preparing to intensify its offensive near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, - "East" Operational-Strategic Command In the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration area, there are reports of Russian troops preparing to intensify their offensive. The enemy is building up reserves and stepping up air strikes. The enemy is preparing for new attacks near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. 832 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Kostiantynivka direction

Russians want to create a buffer zone: what is known? Russia wants to create 20-km "buffer zone" along border in Sumy and Kharkiv regions, - Drapatyi Russian troops are unlikely to plan an offensive on Sumy or Kharkiv this spring and summer. Their task is to create a 20-kilometre "buffer" zone along the border in both regions. 6 870 43 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region Fighting in Sumy region

Syrskyi in Donetsk Oblast Syrskyi made decision to strengthen resilience of Defence Forces in Donetsk Oblast: Occupiers are suffering critical losses in some areas Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi worked in units and subdivisions of the Defence Forces in Donetsk Oblast. 1 984 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Dnipropetrovsk region deoccupied Almost entire territory of Dnipropetrovsk region has been liberated from enemy, with only three settlements remaining to be completed, - Komarenko, head of the General Staff’s department During the offensive in the Oleksandrivka direction, the Defense Forces managed to liberate practically the entire territory of Dnipropetrovsk region, which had been captured by Russian troops. 4 644 22 Previously in trend: Russian offensive in Dnipropetrovsk region

122 combat engagements recorded on Ukraine front line 122 combat engagements recorded on front line: most in Huliaipole direction – General Staff Since the beginning of Monday, March 9, there have been 122 combat engagements on the front line. 390 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

DeepState reports enemy activity near three Zaporizhzhia villages Enemy is active near Zaliznychne, Staroukrainka and Sviatopetrivka in Zaporizhzhia region – DeepState The Defense Forces continue clearing operations at the junction of the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 814 0

Fierce fighting continues in Stepnohirsk, says Voloshyn Fierce fighting recorded in Stepnohirsk, enemy trying to dislodge AFU, Voloshyn says Russian forces are trying to push Ukrainian units out of Stepnohirsk in the Orikhiv direction. At the same time, the Defense Forces are carrying out counterattacks and preventing the occupiers from entrenching themselves. 1 436 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

General Staff reports 47 combat engagements on frontline 47 combat engagements took place on front. Enemy most active in three directions – General Staff The number of attacks by the Russian aggressor on the front since the beginning of the day has reached 47. The Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions remain the most intense. 326 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Syrskyi spoke about the counteroffensive operation: what is known? Due to active actions of AFU, occupiers are forced to postpone dates of their planned operations, - Syrskyi The counteroffensive operation in the Oleksandrivka direction is ongoing. Over the course of a month, the Airborne Assault Forces regained control over 285.6 square kilometers. 1 192 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

Ukrainian soldier Infantrymen of "Pomsta" held defence in Lyman direction for 140 days. Soldiers Lapa and Malyi spoke about their survival tactics. VIDEO Infantrymen from the "Silver Trio" unit of the "Pomsta" Brigade had been holding their defence in the Lyman direction for 140 days. During this time, they endured shelling, FPV drone strikes and fought battles with the enemy. 3 865 6 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

The strategic role of information silence in liberating settlements in the south Information silence became key factor in success of Defense Forces in Zaporizhzhia direction, - Commander of Airborne Assault Forces Apostol Maintaining information silence was a key factor in the success of the Airborne Assault Forces in liberating settlements in southern Ukraine. 3 112 17 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Defence Forces regained control of up to 435 kilometres of territory in south, — Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that in the south, the Defence Forces managed to regain control of the territory between 400 and 435 km, thus thwarting the enemy's plans for a spring offensive in this direction. 3 282 40 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Enemy SRG activity Activity of enemy SRGs on border has significantly decreased, - State Border Guard Service of Ukraine For a long time now, there has been a noticeable decrease in the activity of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups. 630 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region Attacks by SRG on the border of Sumy region

DeepState: Оборона Мирнограда добігає кінця Enemy is increasing number of airstrikes and preparing to intensify offensive in Pokrovsk direction, - Operational Command "East" The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration remains difficult. There are signs that the enemy is preparing to intensify offensive operations using accumulated reserves. 752 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

DIU offensive in Zaporizhzhia DIU units, in cooperation with Defence Forces, stopped enemy’s advance on Zaporizhzhia. VIDEO The Defence Intelligence, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, stopped the enemy's advance on Zaporizhzhia in its area of responsibility 2 900 11 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russian troops resume motorcycle assaults, South forces say Russians resume using motorcycles at front: preparing group of 50 people – Southern Defense Forces With weather conditions improving, Russian troops are resuming the use of motorcycles in the Oleksandrivka direction. A separate group is being prepared for this purpose. 1 018 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

56 combat engagements recorded at front, General Staff says 56 combat engagements recorded at frontline, most in Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions, General Staff says Since the beginning of the day, the number of attacks by the Russian aggressor has reached 56. 338 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Zelenskyy visited Donetsk region Zelenskyy arrives in Donetsk region: Russians are not giving up on war and are preparing offensive for spring. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Donetsk region on Friday, 6 March, and thanked Ukrainian defenders for protecting it. 5 080 58 Previously in trend: Situation at front Fighting in the east

The occupiers have advanced in Sumy region: what is known? Russian forces advanced near Pokrovka in Sumy region, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing in the Sumy region. 5 200 9 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

General Staff reports 117 frontline engagements on 5 March 117 engagements on front since start of day: enemy presses in Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions – General Staff A total of 117 combat engagements have taken place on the front line since the beginning of the day on 5 March. Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to stop the enemy, kill personnel, and wear down its combat potential by delivering systematic fire strikes. 467 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

AFU 56 enemy attacks since start of day: 16 in Huliaipole direction, 14 each in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, the number of attacks by the Russian aggressor has reached 56. 356 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces 106 combat engagements since start of day: enemy actively assaulted in Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Huliaipole directions – General Staff A total of 106 combat engagements have occurred since the beginning of the day. 385 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

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