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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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Russian fakes about Lyman Herasymov’s statements about Russians’ "breakthrough" in Lyman are fake, - Third Army Corps The so-called "breakthrough" by Russian forces in Lyman is a lie spread by the Russian army's high command. 1 931 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Number of clashes in November In November, record number of clashes took place at front - almost 6 thousand - Ministry of Defense In November, the number of combat clashes recorded on the front line exceeded the average monthly figures for this year. 269 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

What is happening in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad: statement from the military Additional logistical routes to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad are being organized - GT "East" Ukrainian defenders are organizing additional logistics routes to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad to ensure an uninterrupted supply of units. 1 655 13 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

SOF kills the enemy SOF eliminated enemy group in Donetsk direction: position regained, trophies and documents captured. VIDEO Special Operations Forces operators eliminated an enemy group in the Donetsk direction. 6 002 3 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

NATO: Myrnohrad almost encircled, Russia controls over 95% of Pokrovsk AFU control of Pokrovsk is almost lost, Myrnohrad "virtually completely" encircled – NATO NATO has assessed the situation on the front in Ukraine and stated that Ukrainian defenders in Myrnohrad are "virtually encircled", while more than 95% of Pokrovsk is controlled by Russian forces. 13 444 106 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction "Threat of encirclement of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk direction

Syrskyi Armed Forces of Ukraine have significantly improved their tactical position in Kupiansk, and mopping-up operations are continuing, - Syrskyi Ukrainian units managed to significantly improve their tactical position directly in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. 1 933 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

The situation near Kupiansk Most of Kupiansk is under control of Ukrainian troops, with occupiers holding northern areas, - Joint Forces Operation Currently, the situation in the Kupiansk direction remains stable. 885 4 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Lasar’s Group results: how much equipment has been destroyed? Lasar’s Group fighters destroyed more than 55,000 pieces of Russian equipment worth $12.5 billion, - Yelizarov. VIDEO Colonel Pavlo Yelizarov (Lazar), commander of Lasar's Group, said that his unit's fighters destroyed enemy equipment worth US$12.5 billion. 2 424 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian ambushes near Pokrovsk threaten logistics to Myrnohrad Enemy continues to disperse across Pokrovsk and its outskirts. Logistics to Myrnohrad complicated – DeepState Ukraine’s Defence Forces are trying to clear certain areas of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Russian occupiers are setting up fire "ambushes" near the city, complicating logistics to Myrnohrad. 2 139 6 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Donetsk region Russian claims of "capture" of Klynove in Donetsk region are false – 11th Army Corps Ukraine’s Defence Forces have debunked a fake claim by Russia’s Defence Ministry about the alleged "capture" of the village of Klynove in Donetsk region by Russian troops. 622 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Russian forces intensify activity on Kupiansk front but gains remain doubtful Trehubov: Russia keeps up offensive in Kharkiv region - battles for Kupiansk continue On the Kupiansk front, Russian forces remain highly active. The enemy is using small assault groups and UAVs, but their gains are doubtful. 784 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Russians are advancing in three regions: what is known? Ruscists are advancing in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions. 6 469 21 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

There is not a single surviving house in Vovchansk. Heavy fog helps enemy infiltrate Vovchansk, - Trehubov Russian units are attempting to advance in Vovchansk and its surroundings, taking advantage of favorable weather conditions. 1 873 35 Previously in trend: Battles in Vovchansk Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Ivanivka Ukrainian defenders cleared Ivanivka in Dnipropetrovsk region, eliminating 53 occupiers and capturing another 19 - DeepState. VIDEO Soldiers from the 37th Separate Marine Brigade cleared the village of Ivanivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region and its southern outskirts. 7 156 27 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

Donetsk region Ukrainian units are holding defensive lines in Myrnohrad and eliminating enemy on approaches to city, - GT "East" In Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, Ukrainian units are holding defensive lines and eliminating the enemy on the approaches to the city. 1 126 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Battles for Pokrovsk Defensive operation in Pokrovsk complicated by weather conditions, - 7th Airborne Corps. VIDEO Defence forces continue to hold back Russian troops along the entire line of combat engagement in the area of responsibility of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces. 3 143 13 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia is storming Pokrovsk around the clock, but is suffering dozens of casualties every day Russians concentrated in southern part of Pokrovsk, small enemy groups operating throughout agglomeration, - Airborne Assault Troops The occupiers are concentrated in the southern part of Pokrovsk, with small groups operating throughout the agglomeration. Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance and search-and-strike groups destroy the enemy on the spot. 815 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The Huliaipole front has been stabilised: the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled the enemy Near Huliaipole, AFU held back enemy’s offensive, front line has been stabilised, - Southern Defence Forces. VIDEO The 33rd separate assault regiment and adjacent units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces held back the offensive and stabilised the situation in the Huliaipole direction. 5 351 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Russia has changed its tactics in Donetsk Oblast Russia has deployed its largest group and is conducting new types of attacks in Pokrovsk direction - National Guard’s Rubizh brigade. Russia has deployed record forces to the Pokrovsk direction and switched to infiltration attacks without armoured vehicles. 5 141 9 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Rubizh Brigade

Defence Forces deny fall of Vysoke, say fierce fighting continues Too early to say Vysoke is lost: fierce fighting continues – Southern Defence Forces The Defence Forces of the South have denied reports that Russian forces have occupied the settlement of Vysoke in Zaporizhzhia region. 1 533 8 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

fighting in Pokrovsk Fighting continues in Pokrovsk. Defense Forces are not surrounded, logistics are complicated but are being provided, - Eastern Group of Forces In Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, search and strike operations are continuing to locate and kill Russian invaders. 2 464 10 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

huliapole Situation in Huliaipole direction is difficult, but there is no encirclement. Communications and logistics remain intact, - Southern Defence Forces The Southern Defence Forces warn against spreading panic narratives about the situation in the Huliaipole direction, emphasising that the enemy is actively conducting information and psychological operations, exaggerating its "successes" and manipulating facts about combat operations. 1 145 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Occupiers in Pokrovsk Russian troops being spotted in area of railway station in Pokrovsk, - DeepState. PHOTO Russian military personnel have been spotted near the railway station in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast. 5 911 39 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Training under fire Resident of Pokrovsk trains on treadmill despite fighting and shelling. VIDEO The operator of a Ukrainian drone filmed a resident of Pokrovsk who, taking advantage of a brief pause between Russian shelling and street fighting, continues to train on a treadmill right in the courtyard of one of the buildings. 9 937 38 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Shelling of Pokrovsk

Driscoll says the Ukrainian Armed Forces are in a critical situation at the front Driscoll to Ukrainian officials: AFU face imminent defeat. Better to negotiate now - NBC News US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told Ukrainian officials that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are in an extremely difficult situation on the front lines and could be defeated in their confrontation with Russian troops. 19 486 147 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan

SOF killed Russian SRG in Pokrovsk: video SOF eliminated Russian SRG in Pokrovsk: 4 Russian soldiers eliminated. VIDEO Special Operations Forces soldiers killed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group in Pokrovsk. 8 467 14 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Operators of 3rd Special Operation Forces Regiment carried out a successful raid on the enemy. SOF raid on enemy: occupiers eliminated, Ukrainian position unblocked, wounded troops evacuated. VIDEO Operators of the 3rd Special Operations Forces (SOF) Regiment carried out a successful raid on enemy positions, eliminating and capturing the foe and evacuating wounded servicemen from a neighboring unit. 9 262 2 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

DeepState: Russians push into central Pokrovsk and entrench positions Central Pokrovsk gradually coming under Russian control: enemy entrenches and sets up positions – DeepState Russian troops are continuing to advance in central Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, with the fighting shifting into a full-scale battle for the city. 6 445 23 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Heavy fighting in Huliaipole sector: command denies encirclement claims Reports of Ukrainian units being encircled and barrier detachments in Huliaipole direction are false, Southern Defence Forces say The situation in the Huliaipole direction remains tense. The enemy continues heavy fire on Ukrainian positions, with 10 engagements recorded over the past day near the villages of Yablukove and Rivnopillia. 2 556 21 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Siversk remains under control of Ukraine’s Defence Forces No Russian troops in Siversk, city remains under Defence Forces’ control – CMA A total of 283 people currently remain in the city of Siversk in the Donetsk region, and there are no Russian troops in the city, it remains under the control of Ukraine’s Defence Forces. 1 410 6 Previously in trend: Situation in Siversk, Donetsk region

American volunteer fighter captures Russian occupiers Volunteer fighter from United States and his comrades capture occupiers in Luhansk region: "On your knees, please". VIDEO Bruce, an American volunteer fighter from the 63rd Mechanised Brigade assault group, captured Russian occupiers together with his comrades during the clearing of the Serebryanskyi Forest in the Luhansk region. 14 120 64 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Röpke said that Ukraine is moving towards defeat in the war Ukraine is heading towards strategic defeat in war – Bild If Ukraine and its Western partners do not immediately launch strategic changes, Russia will win this war. 35 403 98 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff report as of 18 November Defense Forces repel 40 assaults in Pokrovsk direction, enemy attacks in south – General Staff. MAPS In total, 151 combat clashes were recorded on the front line over the past day, 17 November. 494 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Not a single building remains standing in Vovchansk Situation in Vovchansk direction is one of most difficult, with enemy attempting to advance, - Trehubov The situation in the Vovchansk direction remains difficult: Russian troops continue to try to advance, particularly near the village of Synelnykove. 1 033 2 Previously in trend: Battles in Vovchansk

Novopavlivka Defence Forces eliminate Russian assault force that broke through to Novopavlivka – 59th SAB. VIDEO Ukrainian troops have stopped an attempt by the Russian army to break through to Novopavlivka in Dnipropetrovsk region. 6 777 4 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Russian offensive in Dnipropetrovsk region

General Staff headquarters General Staff reported on situation in Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia directions: Armed Forces of Ukraine continue their defensive operation Defense forces continue their defensive operation, conducting search and strike operations in the Pokrovsk direction and in the Zaporizhzhia region. 2 185 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Kupiansk Defense forces control most of Kupiansk, Russians cut off from supplies in northern parts of city, - Joint Forces Operation Most of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region is under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Groups of Russians in the northern parts of the city are cut off from ground supplies. 1 773 9 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Antonivsky bridge Russian troops tried to advance near Antonivskyi Bridge in Kherson region - Southern Defense Forces Russian troops attempted to advance near the Antonivsky railway bridge in the Kherson region in an attempt to dislodge Ukrainian defenders. 2 342 5 Previously in trend: fightings in Kherson region Antonivskyi bridge

The situation on the front line Our defence is falling apart. If there are no changes, it will only be matter of time before Russian tanks reach Zaporizhzhia or Dnipro - Sternenko The situation on the front line is close to catastrophic. This could lead to the loss of statehood. 36 714 266 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Escalation in the South Enemy tried to infiltrate Varvarivka and Rivnopillia - Defense Forces of the South In southern Ukraine, the enemy continues its active assault operations, intensively shelling the positions of our troops and continuing its drone terror against the local population in settlements adjacent to the front line. 1 405 8 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Fighting in the south: 40 attacks per day and massive drone strikes Russian assaults continue in south, enemy has lost almost 300 soldiers - Defense Forces Ukrainian defenders repelled a series of massive assaults in the Oleksandrivka, Huliaypole, and Orikhiv directions. The enemy used thousands of munitions, kamikaze drones, and aerial bombs, striking civilian areas as well. 744 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Syrskyi’s meeting with commanders Syrskyi: In Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions, Ukrainian troops continue inflicting heavy losses on enemy. PHOTO In the Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions, Ukrainian defenders continue inflicting heavy losses on Russian forces in manpower and equipment, restricting their movements. 2 539 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Syrsky reported on the situation near Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 189 km² of territory in Ocheretyne direction. SRGs are being eliminated in Zaporizhzhia region – Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the combat situation in the Pokrovsk direction and in the Zaporizhzhia region as of 13 November. 5 606 13 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Zelenskyy commented on the situation in Pokrovsk Situation in Pokrovsk is difficult, but nobody is pushing soldiers to die for sake of ruins, - Zelenskyy Ukraine is facing a very difficult situation in Pokrovsk. 5 213 38 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Syrskyi on the situation in the Pokrovsk area on November 12 Enemy does not control Pokrovsk and has not surrounded Ukrainian units, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the Pokrovsk direction and stated that there is currently no question of the occupiers controlling the city of Pokrovsk or the operational encirclement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 2 132 31 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

The Armed Forces of Ukraine withdrew from Rivnopilla to Zaporizhzhia. What is known? Armed Forces of Ukraine withdrew from Rivnopillia region to more favorable lines, Russian advance has been stopped - Southern Defense Forces Ukrainian defenders withdrew from their positions in the Rivnopillia area in Zaporizhzhia in order to save the lives of their personnel. 2 810 17 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

The situation at the front as of 12 November 76 enemy attacks repelled in Pokrovsk direction, over 20 assaults per day in Oleksandrivka direction, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past day, 11 November 2025, 217 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 503 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russians are infiltrating Pokrovsk and setting up mortars Russian forces are infiltrating Pokrovsk with equipment and setting up mortars - media. VIDEO Russian invaders have been infiltrating Pokrovsk since at least 6 November. 8 354 50 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction