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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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Drone operators Madiar’s Birds eliminated an occupier who decided to take a break under a tree Occupiers who attempted to storm Vovchanski Khutory have been eliminated - 16th Corps of Armed Forces of Ukraine Over the past few days, Russian occupation forces have repeatedly attempted to storm the village of Vovchanski Khutory, but all these attempts have failed. 1 142 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Operation in Kupiansk: Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to clear the city Russians unsuccessfully attempt to break through land corridor in Kupiansk, - 13th Brigade of NGU "Khartiia" Defence forces have completed the encirclement of the enemy in Kupiansk and have moved on to stabilisation measures and clearing the city. The Russians are unsuccessfully attempting to break through the land corridor. 6 754 11 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Pokrovsk Defence of Pokrovsk continues, defence forces destroy enemy in urban areas, - "East" Group of Forces Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the "East" Group of Forces are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 68 Russian assaults over the past day. 827 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ruscist did not occupy Varvarivka in the Zaporizhzhia region Varvarivka in Zaporizhzhia region has not been occupied by enemy, fighting continues, - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops have not occupied Varvarivka in the Huliaipole district of the Zaporizhzhia region. Fighting continues in the surrounding areas. 554 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The situation near Kupiansk Up to 200 Russian soldiers blocked in Kupiansk, gradual driving out is taking place, - Trehubov The operation to liberate Kupiansk is being carried out in a measured and phased manner in order to avoid casualties among the civilian population and reduce losses among Ukrainian defenders. 3 035 18 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

cover Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Zaporizhzhia | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, platoon commander of the 13th Brigade of the NGU "Khartiia," analyses the situation on the front line live on air and gives a detailed account of the successful counterattack by Ukrainian defenders in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region.  5 644 0 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Syrskyi’s meeting Russian Federation cannot increase its forces, and Armed Forces of Ukraine are eliminating up to thousand occupiers every day, - Syrskyi. PHOTOS During a meeting to review the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the previous month, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the operational situation remains difficult. The enemy is conducting offensive operations along virtually the entire line of contact. 5 525 84 Previously in trend: Syrskyi briefing

siversk Siversk in Donetsk region is almost completely lost. Armed Forces of Ukraine need reserves to repel attack, - media The city of Siversk in the Donetsk region, where Russian troops began actively advancing under thick fog at the end of October, has been almost completely lost. Ukrainian defenders need reinforcements to regain control of the city. 9 161 93 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

afu 53 combat engagements on front line per day, including 12 attacks in Kostiantynivka direction and 19 in Pokrovsk direction Since the beginning of the day, there have been 53 combat clashes on the front line. Our defenders are stopping the enemy, holding their positions, and disrupting Russian plans. 476 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Who is behind the operation in Kupiansk? Commander of Khartiia Obolenskyi on Armed Forces operation in Kupiansk: "Collective work of Defence Forces" Commander of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard "Khartia" Ihor Obolenskyi said that the successful liberation of territories in Kupiansk is the result of "the collective work of the Armed Forces of Ukraine." Prior to this, it was reported online that General Mykhailo Drapatiy was behind the operation. 3 432 27 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Battles for Pokrovsk Defence forces control north of Pokrovsk. Here, enemy has lost momentum, - 7th Airborne Corps The enemy is unable to break through Ukrainian defences in the north of Pokrovsk and is using tube artillery. 1 659 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Battles for Pokrovsk Defense forces control northern part of Pokrovsk, situation in Myrnohrad and Siversk is difficult, - OTF "East" Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the OTF "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 78 Russian assaults over the past day. 1 022 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Kostiantynivka ruins Heavy fighting continues in the Kostiantynivka direction: the enemy is trying to infiltrate in small groups, - 24th SMB Fierce fighting is going on in the Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynivka areas. Weather conditions are limiting drone operations, but artillery fire is getting heavier on both sides. 742 0 Previously in trend: Kostiantynivka direction

Huliaipole under attack: the enemy is storming the city and shelling it with KABs Russians are increasing pressure near Huliaipole, city is under KABs every day, - 5th SAB In the Huliaipole direction, Russian occupiers are intensifying their "offensive efforts," attempting to put pressure directly on Huliaipole itself. 694 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Russian forces blocked in Kupiansk: the outskirts of the city have been cleared Occupiers blocked in Kupiansk: entire north-western outskirts of city have been cleared, - DeepState Defence Forces soldiers blocked Russian occupiers in Kupiansk and cleared the entire north-western outskirts of the city. 14 710 65 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Prepared groups and new tactics: Russian assaults on the Pokrovsk direction Russia is increasing assault groups in Pokrovsk direction - "Rubizh" NGU Brigade Russian troops in the Pokrovsk direction began to use more trained assault groups of 5–7 people, drawing on marine reserves. 949 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Syrskyi on preserving the lives of soldiers We are not fighting for ruins. When defence truly loses all meaning, I give order and we withdraw units, - Syrskyi The price of our soldiers' lives is infinitely higher than a few hundred metres of land — this is the key difference between Ukraine and Russia. 2 300 30 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Battles for Pokrovsk Situation in Siversk is tense, it is difficult in Myrnohrad. Defense of Pokrovsk continues - "East" Grouping of Troops Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the "East "Grouping of Troops are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 84 Russian assaults over the past day. 1 235 4 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Sіversk direction

Russia advances only 1.5–4.5 km per month with significant losses Worthless result with significant losses - Syrskyi on enemy’s advance on front The Russian army is advancing slowly on the front lines, while suffering heavy losses. 2 645 81 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Battles in the east of Ukraine Russian advance

The Russians are pushing towards Orikhiv to get artillery fire on Zaporizhzhia Russians are moving in columns to shell Zaporizhzhia with artillery: how front-line Orikhiv lives. VIDEO The town of Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region is located 7–10 km from the combat zone. It is via this area that Russian occupation forces want to move closer to Zaporizhzhia. 4 227 7 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

The Armed Forces of Ukraine still control part of Pokrovsk: what is known? Soldiers refute Putin’s lies about "capture" of Pokrovsk by raising Ukrainian flag, - BBC Ukrainian defense forces continue to hold the northern part of Pokrovsk, despite statements by the Kremlin dictator that Russian occupation forces have complete control over the city. 3 245 13 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation in Vovchansk Fighting continues in several areas of Vovchansk, destruction of city is critical, - Trehubov Ukrainian units are holding their positions in three areas of Vovchansk, while Russian troops are attempting to break through from the north and center. 1 127 5 Previously in trend: Battles in Vovchansk

Siversk Situation in Siversk area complicated, half of city under enemy control, - DeepState Russian occupation forces continue to drag their infantry into the city of Siversk in Donetsk Oblast. Half of the settlement has been captured by enemy troops. 3 462 20 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Sіversk direction

Fighting in the Pokrovsk direction: Ukrainian Armed Forces seek to avoid encirclement Defence forces carried out manoeuvre in Pokrovsk direction to prevent encirclement, - media Ukrainian soldiers carried out a manoeuvre in the Pokrovsk direction to prevent potential encirclement and straighten the front line. 3 869 16 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Enemy tactics, destruction of logistics and drones: the situation on the front line In Dnipropetrovsk region, Russians are pushing where they can. They try to bypass areas where they are being repelled, - 59th SAB Russian troops are trying to exert pressure only on those sections of the front where they can achieve success, avoiding strong resistance. 631 7 Previously in trend: Russian offensive in Dnipropetrovsk region

Pokrovsk Enemy is trying to infiltrate northern part of Pokrovsk, taking advantage of fog, - "East" Grouping of Troops Ukrainian Defence Forces units in the area of responsibility of the "East" Grouping of Troops are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 77 Russian assaults over the past day. 947 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk Search and assault operations in Pokrovsk. Defense forces eliminate enemy on approaches to Myrnohrad - GF "East" Ukrainian Defense Forces units in the area of responsibility of the Group of Forces "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 82 Russian assaults over the past day. 2 043 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk Defence forces control northern part of Pokrovsk and block advance of occupiers in city centre, - "East" Group of Forces Defense forces control the northern part of Pokrovsk and are blocking the advance of Russian invaders in the city center. 1 788 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Defense forces inflict significant losses on Russians in Sumy region Situation in north of Sumy region is stable, Defense Forces are inflicting losses on enemy - Syrskyi The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding their positions in the North Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, inflicting significant losses on the Russians in terms of manpower and equipment. 1 137 11 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

Dobropillia under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Reports of Russians seizing Dobropillia in Zaporizhzhia region are false – General Staff. VIDEO The information spread by Russia claiming control of Dobropillia near Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region is fake. 2 615 6 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Ukraine’s defence forces secure key areas of Vovchansk Southern part and eastern and western outskirts of Vovchansk are under control of Defence Forces – 16th Army Corps Ukraine’s Defence Forces control the eastern, western and southern parts of Vovchansk, as well as the settlements of Lyman, Vilcha and Synelnykove in the Kharkiv sector. 844 0 Previously in trend: Battles in Vovchansk

Part of Pokrovsk under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: statement by Syrskyi Units of Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold northern part of Pokrovsk, - Syrskyi Ukrainian soldiers continue to hold the northern part of Pokrovsk. Currently, attempts by the Russian Federation to assemble assault infantry groups are being blocked. 1 765 11 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia has not fully occupied Pokrovsk: statement by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Armed Forces of Ukraine hold northern part of Pokrovsk, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine The information published by the German newspaper Bild about the alleged occupation of Pokrovsk is not true. 2 435 8 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 2 018 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. 297 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. 1 701 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. 6 091 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. 13 486 106 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. 1 951 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. 899 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. 2 502 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. 2 169 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. 647 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. 843 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. 6 522 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. 1 916 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. 7 226 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. 1 188 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction