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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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AFU More than 40 combat engagements on frontline since start of day: Russians attack most actively in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, the number of attacks by the aggressor has already reached 48. 190 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

The invaders wanted to break through in the Kharkiv region Enemy attempted to break through border in direction of Zybyne and Kruhle in Kharkiv region, - Defense Forces Over the past day, in the South Slobozhanskyi direction, the enemy attempted to breach the Ukrainian state border and attack our positions in the direction of Zybyne and Kruhle in the Kharkiv region. 1 119 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Merz and Trump looked at a map of Ukraine during the meeting Merz explained to Trump on map why front line in Ukraine should not move towards West During his meeting with Donald Trump, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz showed the US leader on a map why the front line in Ukraine should not move westward. 8 806 48 Previously in trend: Meeting between Mertz and Trump

Three American F-15s accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti pilot Local pilot accidentally shoots down three US F-15 fighters over Kuwait - Wall Street Journal Three American F-15 fighter jets were accidentally shot down by a local pilot over Kuwait. 16 024 66 Previously in trend: Iran attacked U.S. bases

Armed Forces of Ukraine 123 combat engagements have taken place on front: enemy used nearly 4,000 kamikaze drones, General Staff says A total of 123 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. 477 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Armed Forces of Ukraine More than 40 engagements since start of day: enemy attacks in Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Huliaipole directions – General Staff The aggressor’s attempts to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory continue. In certain sectors of the front, the occupiers are conducting assault operations. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy, inflicting significant losses on it. 395 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Zelenskyy says Russian forces weakened in some areas We feel Russian weakness in certain directions, but we should not relax, Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke of a "feeling" that Russians have weakened in certain directions. 990 8 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Zelenskyy AFU must do everything to ensure buffer zone with Russia in Kharkiv direction is on Russian side – Zelenskyy Ukraine’s military must do everything to ensure that the buffer zone between Russia and Ukraine in the direction of the Kharkiv region lies on the Russian side. 1 748 25 Previously in trend: buffer zone

The situation on the front line as of March 2, 2026 More than 50 combat engagements since beginning of day: 19 attacks repelled in Huliaipole direction, - General Staff Since the beginning of the day on March 2, 2026, 52 combat engagements have already been recorded on the front line. 295 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

The Airborne Assault Forces are liberating the Oleksandrivskyi direction Nine settlements in Oleksandrivka direction have been liberated, decisive pushback of enemy continues, - Airborne Assault Forces. VIDEO Units of the Airborne Assault Forces are relentlessly pressing the enemy in the Oleksandrivka direction, liberating Ukrainian land, eliminating the occupiers and methodically cutting off their logistical arteries. 7 530 8 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Syrskyi says Ukraine regained more land than Russia took In February, Defense Forces regained control of more territory than Russia managed to seize, Syrskyi says Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that in February 2026, the Defense Forces regained control of more territory than the Russian occupiers managed to seize. 3 663 11 Previously in trend: Offensive operations of AFU

Fighting for Huliaipole Defense Forces stabilized situation in Huliaipole direction. There are counter-strike actions – National Guard Combat actions have intensified in the Huliaipole direction; however, the Defense Forces of Ukraine are holding their positions and conducting counter-offensive operations. 1 165 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

AFU Twice less than in January: Russian troops occupied 126 sq. km of Ukrainian territory in February – DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS In February 2026, the Russian army occupied 126 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory. This is twice as low as in January and the lowest figure since July 2024. 3 292 39 Previously in trend: Russian advance

General Staff report on 1 March More than 50 combat engagements have been recorded on front line. Enemy is attacking most intensively in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has carried out 51 attacks, including 14 in the Pokrovsk direction and 13 in the Huliaipole direction. 636 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction Reconnaissance groups of 132nd Battalion broke through Russian Federation’s line of defence in Oleksandrivka direction, - 7th Corps of AAF. VIDEO Reconnaissance groups "CG132" of the 132nd separate reconnaissance battalion of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine broke through the enemy's defence line in the Oleksandrivka direction. 15 740 40 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff Since start of day, enemy attacked 57 times, 20 of them in Huliaipole direction – General Staff The aggressor’s attempts to advance deeper into the territory of Ukraine continue. In certain sectors of the front, the occupiers are conducting assault operations. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy, inflicting significant losses on them. 356 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

The situation on the front line on 26 February Enemy is increasing pressure in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka directions, - General Staff 230 combat clashes were recorded on the front line over the past day. Of these, 109 were in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions. 575 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Kostiantynivka direction

120 combat engagements reported at front as of February 26 120 combat engagements recorded at front: half in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 120 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. The enemy is attacking most intensively in two directions. 334 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

The situation in the south: Voloshyn on the "kill zone" and enemy tactics in the steppe Situation in south: "kill zone" up to 20 km from front line, - Defense Forces In the steppe zone, the "kill zone" can reach 20 km from the line of contact. The situation remains difficult, but without any sudden changes. 1 825 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

AFU Russians are trying to capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Defense forces are increasing aerial reconnaissance and mining enemy advance routes, - Operation Task Force "East" The occupiers have intensified their efforts to encircle Pokrovsk. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are taking countermeasures: aerial reconnaissance, additional mining, and destruction of Russian UAV operators. 871 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

115 clashes on front, heaviest fighting near Pokrovsk 115 combat engagements recorded. Most intense fighting in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, General Staff says Since the beginning of the day, 115 combat engagements have taken place along the front line, including 30 in the Pokrovsk direction and 22 in the Huliaipole direction. 391 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Fighting in the Pokrovsk direction: Ukrainian Armed Forces control settlements Eight settlements north of Pokrovsk are not even in "grey zone". They are controlled by Armed Forces of Ukraine, - "East" Military Group Eight settlements in the Pokrovsk direction remain under the control of the Defense Forces. They are not located in the "gray zone." 845 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The Armed Forces of Ukraine control Maiske and Markove Maiske and Markove in Donetsk region are under control of Armed Forces of Ukraine, - "East" Group of Troops Defence forces in the Donetsk region control the settlements of Maiske and Markove in the Kramatorsk direction, while the occupiers continue their attempts to increase pressure and infiltrate. 706 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

General Staff: 164 combat engagements per day 164 combat engagements per day on front line: most enemy attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past day, February 24, 2026, 164 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 555 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

AFU 143 combat engagements have taken place since beginning of day – General Staff A total of 143 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of this day. The Defense Forces continue to hold off the enemy, eliminate its personnel and exhaust its combat potential, delivering systematic fire strikes. 367 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

AFU Since beginning of day, enemy has attacked 50 times: most actively in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff The occupiers continue attempts to advance in certain sectors of the front. The Defense Forces are restraining the enemy, inflicting significant losses. Since the beginning of the day, the number of attacks by the aggressor has already reached 50. 317 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

afu Battle for Stepnohirsk: Russia has deployed elite units seeking to break through to Zaporizhzhia, - Times. PHOTOS To reach the outskirts of Zaporizhzhia, Russian troops must overcome one of the most difficult obstacles — the village of Stepnohirsk, which is held by Ukrainian Armed Forces units. About 20,000 Russian troops are concentrated in this area, trying to break through to the north towards the regional centre 22 km away. 8 619 48 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

The Pokrovsk direction remains the hottest Since beginning of day, there have been 40 combat engagements on front line: Pokrovsk direction is hottest, - General Staff Since the beginning of Monday, February 23, there have been 40 combat clashes on the front line. 333 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

What is happening in Ternuvate? The Defence Forces have provided an update. Russia’s claims about the occupation of Ternuvate in Zaporizhzhia region are nonsense. It is 10-12 km from line of contact, - Voloshyn Russian claims about the occupation of the village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia region are false. Defense forces have cleared it. 711 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Oleksandrivskyi direction: Syrskyi shared details Since end of January, control over 400 square kilometres of territory has been restored in Oleksandrivka direction, - Syrskyi Ukrainian units in the Oleksandrivka direction are successfully conducting offensive operations. 3 742 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

Ukraine needs at least another 250,000 soldiers Ukraine needs at least 250,000 additional troops to "turn tide" on front lines, - Times To win or at least "turn the tide" on the front lines, Ukraine needs at least another 250,000 soldiers. 7 164 103 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine The problem in the Ukrainian army

Syrskyi: The war has not reached a dead end War has not reached dead end. Russia is losing more soldiers than it can recruit, - Syrskyi In 2025, the Russian army's losses exceeded the number of recruits it managed to mobilise. 5 483 85 Previously in trend: Enemy losses Offensive operations of AFU

The situation in the Huliaipole direction Defence forces have regained control over number of settlements on administrative border between Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, - Voloshyn At the end of January 2026, the Defense Forces launched an operation in the Huliaipole direction, carrying out counterattacks and assaults. 2 911 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The situation on the front line on 21 February 75 combat engagements recorded on front line, with enemy attacking most heavily in Huliaipole direction, - General Staff In total, the occupiers have attacked 75 times since the beginning of the day. Most of the fighting is currently taking place in the Huliaipole direction. 373 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

drones Aerial war involving UAVs continues over front line in Kostiantynivka direction, - 156th Mechanised Brigade Air battles involving reconnaissance and strike UAVs have been reported in the Kostiantynivka area. They are mainly hunting for heavy hexacopter bomber drones. 1 169 1 Previously in trend: Kostiantynivka direction

130 clashes on front as enemy uses 5,000 drones 130 combat engagements on front line: enemy used over 5,000 kamikaze drones – General Staff Since the beginning of the day on 20 February, 130 combat engagements have taken place on the front line. The Defence Forces continue to stop the enemy, eliminate personnel and exhaust the aggressor’s combat potential, delivering constant and effective fire strikes. 564 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Armed Forces of Ukraine Defense Forces denied information about encirclement of Ukrainian troops in Rodynske Information regarding the alleged encirclement of units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the city of Rodynske, Donetsk region, is false. 1 801 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Armed Forces of Ukraine 51 combat engagements on front: occupiers most active in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Ukraine’s Defence Forces are holding back the advance of Russian occupiers. As of now, the total number of combat engagements stands at 51. 348 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

209 combat engagements reported across frontline – General Staff 209 combat engagements in day: Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions among most intense – General Staff The Defense Forces are focusing their efforts on disrupting the Russian invaders’ offensive plans and exhausting their combat potential. Since the beginning of the day, 209 combat engagements have taken place. 672 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Russia-Ukraine war latest: Frontline update as of February 19 Defense Forces hold off Russian pressure in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff of AFU From the beginning of the day, 98 combat engagements have taken place along the front line between Ukrainian defenders and Russian occupiers. 560 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Krynychne in Zaporizhzhia is under control of Ukraine, - Southern Defense Forces Krynychne in Zaporizhzhia region is under control of Ukraine, - Southern Defense Forces The town of Krynychne in the Zaporizhzhia region is under Ukrainian control, and Russian reports are fake. 749 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Four villages in Donetsk region under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Nykyforivka, Nelipivka, Nove Shakhove, and Zatyshok in Donetsk Oblast are under control of Defence Forces, - "East" Grouping of Troops Defence forces control the settlements of Nykyforivka, Nelipivka, Nove Shakhove and Zatyshok in Donetsk Oblast, despite reports of alleged advances by Russian troops. 644 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

A day on the front line: the enemy carried out hundreds of attacks in Donbas Enemy carried out more than 200 attacks in various directions of front during day, - General Staff. MAP The defence forces continue to repel attempts by the occupiers to improve their position and advance deeper into Ukrainian territory, thwarting their plans and inflicting significant losses on the enemy in terms of manpower and equipment in various areas of the front. In total, 237 combat clashes were recorded over the past day. 510 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Situation on the Lyman front Situation in Lyman direction: active fighting continues, but Russians cannot advance - Trehubov Russian troops are attempting to gain control in the Lyman direction, where active fighting continues, but they are unable to advance. 495 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

The situation in Kupiansk Approximately 40 occupiers remain encircled in Kupiansk, Trehubov says In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, up to 40 Russian servicemen remain encircled and are able only to defend themselves. 1 336 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Defense Forces push back Russians near Vyshneve and Verbove Defense Forces reduce "grey zone" near Vyshneve, Verbove and Ternove – Voloshyn The Defense Forces have pushed back Russian consolidation groups and reduced the "grey zone" near the settlements of Vyshneve, Verbove and Ternove in the Zaporizhzhia region. 631 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

102 combat engagements reported on front 102 combat engagements on front: enemy most active in Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions – General Staff Since the beginning of Wednesday, February 18, the number of enemy attacks on the front has reached 102. The occupiers continue attempts to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory in certain sectors of the front, most actively in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy and inflicting significant losses on it. 386 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The Armed Forces of Ukraine control Berezok in the Donetsk region: what is known? Defence forces control Berestok in Donetsk region, enemy attempts to infiltrate, - "East" Grouping of Troops The defense forces are taking appropriate measures to prevent Russian assault groups from infiltrating the town of Berestok in Donetsk Oblast. 392 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

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