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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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What is happening on the front line? Report of the General Staff on 27 January Russians are attacking most intensively in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine Over the past day, there were 103 combat clashes between Defence Forces soldiers and Russian occupiers. 1 465 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

48 combat engagements reported along frontline as of Jan. 26 48 combat engagements reported along frontline, enemy most active in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions – General Staff Since the start of Monday, January 26, 48 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. 394 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

What Kupiansk looks like now: damaged houses Kupiansk after shelling: drone footage captures scale of destruction. VIDEO Drone footage of Kupiansk has appeared online following intense shelling. 1 868 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk

Kherson region Enemy has abandoned its positions on Oleksiivskyi Island in Kherson region, - Voloshyn Russian units withdrew from Oleksiivskyi Island in the Kherson region under pressure from active operations by the Ukrainian Defence Forces, as well as due to the deterioration of the morale and psychological state of their personnel. 1 337 0 Previously in trend: fightings in Kherson region

syrskyi Enemy is concentrating its efforts on Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions, situation is difficult, - Syrskyi The enemy is currently focusing its main efforts on the Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions. The operational situation here is complicated, with around 400 combat clashes taking place last week alone. 1 696 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Clearing Kupiansk of occupiers: details from the Special Operations Forces Occupiers in supermarket in Kupiansk: SOF eliminated two ruscists and captured two more. VIDEO Special Operations Forces soldiers continue their operation to clear Kupiansk of Russian occupiers. 8 249 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

What is the situation on the front line and where are the battles taking place? Summary from the General Staff 136 combat engagements per day on front: most intense fighting in Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Huliaypole directions, - General Staff. MAP In total, 136 combat clashes were recorded on the front line over the past day, 23 January. 526 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Armed Forces of Ukraine 119 combat engagements at front, most in Pokrovsk direction, General Staff says Since the beginning of January 23, 119 combat engagements have taken place at the front. Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy’s attempts to advance deeper into our territory. 480 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia redeploys airborne units to Orikhiv direction to sustain assaults Russia reinforces Orikhiv direction with airborne units, Southern Defense Forces say Russian command is regrouping forces in southern Ukraine, redeploying airborne units from the Prydniprovske and Kherson directions to the Orikhiv direction. The aim is to maintain the tempo and intensity of assault operations despite significant personnel losses. 898 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

Russia-Ukraine war latest: Frontline update as of January 23 59 combat engagements reported so far: enemy most active in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions, General Staff says Ukraine’s Defense Forces are holding off Russian attacks. As of now, the total number of combat engagements stands at 59. 284 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Clearing Kupiansk of occupiers Quarter by quarter: "Khartiia" brigade is clearing Kupiansk of occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian defence forces continue their active operation to drive Russian invaders out of the Kupiansk region. According to Censor.NET, the "Khartiia" search and strike group is conducting an intensive sweep of Kupiansk, methodically eliminating enemy pockets of resistance. 4 048 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Battles fought by soldiers of the Khartiia Brigade in Kupiansk: Russians climb through a pipe "It’s like whack-a-mole": Soldiers of "Khartiia" told about battles with ruscists in Kupiansk, - WP Russian occupiers continue their attempts to infiltrate Kupiansk, in particular through the gas pipeline. There, they are awaited and destroyed. 2 580 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

situation on the front line on 23 January 222 combat engagements recorded on front line, most of them - in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions The 1,430th day of large-scale armed aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine has begun. In total, 222 combat clashes were recorded over the past day. 502 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Situations on the front line on January 22 123 combat clashes recorded since start of day, including 56 in Pokrovsk direction, General Staff says As of now, the total number of combat clashes along the front line is 123. The enemy is conducting the most assaults in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. 255 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

vovchansk Fighting continues in Vovchansk: Russians are trying to bypass city from flanks, - Trehubov Russian troops continue their attempts to advance in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, and nearby settlements. Fighting continues in the city itself, as well as on the flanks, particularly in the Vilcha and Vovchanski Khutory areas. 726 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction Fighting in the Volchansk direction

74 combat engagements recorded on frontline – General Staff 74 combat engagements reported on frontline, most in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff Since the start of Wednesday, January 21, 74 combat engagements have taken place on the front. 309 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Friendly fire from the occupiers: Russians shoot at their own people in the Kharkiv region Occupiers are shooting at their own people due to chaos in interaction between units in Kharkiv region, - 16th Corps of Armed Forces of Ukraine In the Kharkiv region, Russian occupiers are firing on their own troops due to chaos in communications between Russian military units. 1 556 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff: 102 combat engagements recorded since start of day, enemy most active in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions A total of 102 combat engagements have taken place since the start of this day. Ukrainian defenders are decisively repelling enemy attempts to advance deeper into our territory, inflicting fire strikes on them. 340 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

61 combat engagements reported as Russia most active near Pokrovsk 61 combat engagements reported at front, including 24 in Pokrovsk direction; fighting ongoing in five directions, General Staff says Since the start of this day, 61 combat engagements have taken place on the front. The enemy has been most active in the Pokrovsk direction. 296 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Butusov plus episode about Kupiansk Kill zone in Kupiansk: what is happening in the city?. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, commander of the unmanned systems platoon of the National Guard brigade "Khartiia," published a report from the very centre of Kupiansk, demonstrating the new reality of war, where every step is a struggle for survival under the constant watchful eye of the enemy. 7 750 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Kupiansk Several dozen occupiers remain in Kupiansk, enemy attempts to narrow bridgehead on left bank of Oskil River have been unsuccessful, - Trehubov In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, the Russian group has been reduced to a few dozen soldiers concentrated in one neighborhood. The enemy's attempts to narrow its foothold on the left bank of the Oskil River remain unsuccessful. 1 276 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Russia-Ukraine war latest: Frontline update as of Jan 19 Enemy attacks near Huliaipole area, 28 assaults repelled in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the beginning of this day, January 1, 2026, 79 combat engagements have taken place along the front line. 388 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Situation on the front: the General Staff reported on the fighting on 18 January Russians did not advance in the Kramatorsk direction, but are actively storming in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff On 18 January, 144 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line. 831 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

The occupiers tried to break through the defenses in Vovchansk Occupiers tried to break through defenses in Vovchansk thanks to their numerical superiority Ukrainian units are taking measures to prevent the tactical situation from deteriorating. Over the past day, Russian troops attempted to break through defenses in the South Slobozhansky direction. 2 715 16 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Volchansk direction

The enemy is pressing on Pokrovsk and Hulyaypole, with the total number of battles per day increasing to 200. 133 clashes in 24 hours: Pokrovsk and Huliaypole directions remain hottest, - General Staff. MAP In total, 133 combat clashes were recorded on the front line over the past day, 17 January. 471 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Armed Forces of Ukraine 153 combat engagements on front in day: Russians active in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka directions – General Staff In total, 153 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of this day. 462 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

DeepState: Russian troops assault Huliaipole in small infantry groups DeepState: Russian infantry assaults Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region. AFU fighters leave some positions Russian troops continue assaulting the city of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region in small infantry groups. Fighting continues in the western part of the city. 4 631 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Destruction of Russian positions in Dorozhne: details of a unique operation Explosives brought to rear of Russians: unique operation by soldiers of "Rubizh" brigade in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers from the National Guard's "Rubizh" Brigade carried out a unique operation to blow up Russian positions in the village of Dorozhne in the Pokrovsk direction. 8 517 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Rubizh Brigade

Charter soldiers repelled a Russian assault near Kharkiv "Khartiia" repelled attempted assault north of Kharkiv and eliminated 70 occupiers. VIDEO The 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" repelled an attempt by the Russian army to storm the Lyptsi direction and destroyed about 70 Russian occupiers. 6 116 10 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Combat operations as of 15 January: what is known? Russia is trying to break through AFUs’ defences in Lyman direction, - AFU Over the past day, 132 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 1 488 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

The situation in Pokrovsk The enemy has intensified attempts to infiltrate the northern part of Pokrovsk, but the Defence Forces are stopping them, - Operation Task Force "East" Russian troops have resumed attempts to infiltrate the northern part of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region with assault groups, but Ukrainian defenders are stopping them. 516 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia-Ukraine war latest: Frontline update as of January 13 72 combat engagements recorded on frontline since start of day: Pokrovsk direction remains most intense – General Staff Since the start of the day, 72 combat engagements have been recorded on the frontline. Our defenders are stopping the enemy, holding the lines and thwarting Russia’s plans. 278 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Syrskyi on Russia’s intentions Russia planned to advance to Odesa and end war with defeat of Ukraine, - Syrskyi Russia planned to end the war against Ukraine with a crushing defeat and an advance on Odesa, but the Defence Forces thwarted these plans and prevented the enemy from making any strategic breakthroughs. 11 786 53 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Hostilities in south Battles in the east of Ukraine

Russians have advanced in Donetsk region as of 13 January Enemy is advancing near Shandryholove and Sviato-Pokrovske in Donetsk region, - DeepState Russian occupiers are advancing in two districts of the Donetsk region. 2 399 2 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

146 combat engagements recorded along Ukraine frontline on January 12 146 combat engagements recorded along frontline, enemy applies most pressure in Huliaipole direction – General Staff Since the start of Monday, January 12, 146 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy’s attempts to advance deeper into our territory, inflicting fire damage on them. 459 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

military, AFU 78 combat engagements reported since start of day, Huliaipole direction most intense – General Staff Since the start of Monday, 12 January, the total number of combat engagements on the frontline has reached 78. Ukraine’s Defense Forces are holding off the offensive by Russian occupiers. 329 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Enemy is gathering forces near Chasiv Yar Russians intensified pressure on Chasiv Yar, taking advantage of weather conditions, - 24th SMB Russian occupiers have intensified pressure on Chasiv Yar, taking advantage of weather conditions. 976 7 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar

Summary of the General Staff on 11 January 86 combat engagements were recorded on front line, with hottest spots being in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff At present, the total number of combat clashes on the front line is 86. 345 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Fighting in the Sumy region Enemy is trying to create foothold for attack on Khotyn, which poses threat to Sumy, - 78th Brigade In the North Slobozhanskyi direction, in the area of responsibility of the 78th separate airborne assault brigade of the 7th Airborne Brigade of the Airborne Forces, the enemy is trying to create a foothold for further offensive actions in the direction of the village of Khotyn. 3 323 24 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Fighting continues in Huliaypole, the enemy cannot gain a foothold Fighting continues in Huliaypole, enemy cannot bring in reinforcement groups - Southern Defense Forces Currently, Huliaypole in Zaporizhzhia is effectively in a "gray zone": fighting continues in the city, and Russian troops are unable to send in units to secure it. 1 547 15 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The situation on the front as of 11 January Over past day, there were 173 combat engagements on front line, and 47 enemy assaults were stopped in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past day, 10 January 2026, 173 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 364 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Kiviselg: Ukraine’s energy system remains under control, air defence reinforced with Patriot Without breakthrough in negotiations, war will remain difficult for Ukraine, - Estonian intelligence Active combat operations continue across the entire front line, and without a diplomatic breakthrough, the situation will not improve. 2 139 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Fighting in Pokrovsk Defense forces hold north of Pokrovsk and destroy enemy on outskirts of Myrnohrad, - Operation Task Force "East" Ukrainian Defense Forces units in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 65 Russian assaults over the past day. 869 3 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Huliaypole This is large grey zone: Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on fighting for Huliaypole Fierce battles are being fought for every block in Huliaypole, Russian assault groups are reaching the outskirts, but they are being destroyed and are unable to gain a foothold. 3 984 8 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

General Staff reports 140 clashes, heavy fighting on Pokrovsk front 140 clashes recorded on frontline, 52 in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the start of the day, 140 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. The heaviest fighting is on the Pokrovsk direction, where the Defense Forces have already repelled 44 attacks, while six engagements are still ongoing. 262 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

The situation on the front as of 7 January 221 combat engagements on front line in 24 hours: over 40 enemy assaults repelled in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past day, 6 January 2026, 221 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 417 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff: 200 clashes in day as Russia uses aircraft, guided aerial bombs and drones in mass numbers Since the start of the day, 200 combat engagements have taken place. 759 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Armed Forces of Ukraine 99 combat clashes since start of day: most in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions The invaders continue assaulting the positions of Ukrainian defenders. In total, 99 combat engagements have taken place since the start of the day. 301 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report