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The Armed Forces of Ukraine have made significant progress by liberating 189 km² in the Ocheretyne direction, highlighting the effectiveness of their military actions. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi provided critical updates on the evolving situation in Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia, emphasizing the strategic withdrawal and repositioning of Ukrainian troops to maintain advantageous positions and enhance defensive capabilities. Despite ongoing pressures, Ukrainian forces are successfully repelling numerous enemy assaults, with over 76 attacks deflected recently in the Pokrovsk direction alone. President Zelenskyy has reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to safeguarding its territory, while commanders continue to adapt military strategies to respond to Russian advances. The dynamic battlefield remains complex as Ukrainian troops strive to counter enemy infiltration and protect key regions from encroachment.

What recent military actions have been reported in Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia?

Recent military actions in Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia include the liberation of significant territories by Ukrainian forces and strategic withdrawal to safer lines. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully repelled multiple enemy attacks while intensifying defensive measures. Commanders report ongoing challenges but emphasize determined resistance and successful counterattacks to protect critical regions from enemy advances.

How are Ukrainian defenders managing the current situation in critical regions?

Ukrainian defenders are strategically repositioning to enhance their defensive capabilities. They employ tactical withdrawals to more favorable positions, effectively repelling enemy assaults, and maintaining control over essential areas. The commitment to safeguarding strategic locations, despite ongoing pressure, reflects the Ukrainian commanders' adaptive military strategy in light of evolving threats.

What are the challenges faced by Ukrainian troops in Zaporizhzhia?

In Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian troops face challenges including enemy infiltration attempts and pressure on key positions such as Nove and Novouspenivske. The reported expansion of the "gray zone" indicates ongoing struggles with well-coordinated enemy maneuvers. Ukrainian forces are focusing on maintaining strategic control and repelling hostile efforts to fortify their operational footing in the region.

Are there any updates on troop movements and territorial control in Ocheretyne?

Yes, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated 189 km² in the Ocheretyne direction as part of broader military actions to reclaim strategically significant territories. This advancement underscores the proactive and effective strategies employed by Ukrainian commanders to strengthen defensive lines and secure key areas from enemy threat.

What is the strategic significance of the current military strategies employed by Ukraine?

The strategic significance of current military strategies lies in Ukraine's ability to adapt to dynamic front line conditions. Strategic withdrawals, counter-offensives, and defensive enhancements are crucial in maintaining territorial integrity. By effectively managing resources and personnel, Ukraine maximizes its tactical advantages and counters enemy efforts to encircle and capture significant areas.

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UNICEF: 1 million children in Donbas in urgent need of humanitarian aid This is nearly double the number this time last year. 3 024 23 Ukrainian Politics

свеча One Ukrainian soldier killed, four wounded and traumatized, - ATO Staff On Feb. 15, enemy attacks killed one Ukrainian soldier, wounded and traumatized four. 11 292 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

hfpdtlrf "We would lie in the snow for five hours. Now we know how to fight," - Ukrainian scouts near Avdiivka. VIDEO Ukrainian scouts - the eyes and ears of the strong point outside Avdiivka - say they can lie in the snow for hours to get useful reconnaissance data. 97 755 170 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

ато Ukrainian military incurred no losses yesterday, - ATO spokesman Over the past day, no Ukrainian soldier was killed or wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 3 839 11 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian military set to retaliate if militants fail to cease fire after 4:30 p.m. today The Ukrainian armed forces warn that they will be forced to open fire in response if Russian terrorist troops don't halt attacks until 4:30 p.m. 54 202 130 Ukrainian Politics

осколки "They fire from a vehicle in a residential area so that we won't retaliate," - militants mortar Ukrainian positions near Donetsk. VIDEO Russian militants have mortared Ukrainian positions in the vicinity of Donetsk. 16 264 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

бой авдеевка Ukrainian troops under fire around Avdiivka, despite ease in fighting. VIDEO On Feb. 6, a clash took place on the outskirts of Ukraine's eastern town of Avdiivka between government soldiers and "Donetsk People's Republic" militants. 71 308 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Merkel appeals to Putin to use his influence on separatists, - German government spokesman Seibert Speaking on phone, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to use his influence on separatists in eastern Ukraine to stop the violence there. 8 027 58 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

торонто Vigil for fallen in Avdiivka held in Toronto. PHOTOS+VIDEO The vigil in memory of the soldiers and civilians killed in Avdiivka was held in Toronto (Canada) in light of the recent escalation of the Russian aggression in Ukraine. 8 415 6 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

мид германии German Foreign Office blames Russia for escalation of violence in Donbas The aggravation of the situation in the Donbas has been provoked by Russia. 19 911 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Avdiivka fighting

No case for relaxation of Russia sanctions, - British Foreign Secretary Johnson The United Kingdom sees no reason for the easing of sanctions on Russia. 3 498 16 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Avdiivka fighting

хоружая Farewell to Natalia Khoruzha: nurse killed rescuing wounded from battlefield. PHOTO The last respect to the heroic woman will be paid in the village of Prosiana in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 133 154 99 Ukrainian Politics

потери 115 militants’ attacks reported yesterday. Three Ukrainian soldiers killed, - ATO press service The militants' attacks reported in all sectors yesterday. 28 838 95 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

память жертвы ато Two soldiers killed yesterday, 20 traumatized, - ATO spokesperson Over the past 24-hour period, two Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the east of Ukraine, 14 wounded, and six injured in combat. 13 334 40 Ukrainian Politics

память Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, 14 wounded and traumatized yesterday, - ATO Staff Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed, 10 injured and four traumatized in combat on Feb. 1. 9 581 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

PACE calls upon pro-Russian separatists to immediately cease offensive towards Avdiivka The co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for Ukraine, Mr Jordi Xucla (Spain, ALDE) and Mr Axel Fischer (Germany, EPP/CD), expressed their deep concern about the escalation of violence and cease fire violations around the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka which have led to several fatalities on both sides over recent days. 7 331 13 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

авдеевка Residents of Avdiivka experience problems with heat, electricity, and communications due to Russian shelling, - ATO Staff. PHOTOS The situation remains tense in Avdiivka. As a result of shelling by Russian occupation troops using Grad BM-21 MLRSes, residential neighborhoods of the town have been damaged. Casualties among civilians are also reported. 7 033 7 Ukrainian Politics

гройсман Russia launched large-scale military invasion of Ukraine, - Hroisman on Avdiivka shelling The shelling of Avdiivka is a large-scale military invasion of Ukraine's territory by Russia that requires international response. 115 104 252 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

обстрел "Militants keep shelling Avdiivka. Russian side provided no written confirmation of cease-fire," - Zhebrivskyi As of 11:40 a.m. Jan. 31, militants continued hitting Avdiivka with heavy weaponry. 57 187 132 Ukrainian Politics

грады Russian militants fire Grad rockets from Donetsk residential area. VIDEO A video of a Grad rocket system firing from a residential area of Donetsk has been released online. 156 398 253 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

авдеевка Avdiivka fighting underway, several militants destroyed, - Zhebrivskyi Militants continue attacks in the vicinity of Avdiivka. 118 637 182 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

кизило "Company's best commander": killed 23-year-old Andrii Kyzylo grew up in military family. PHOTO Fighter of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade Andrii Kyzylo, killed near Avdiivka on Jan. 29, was an hereditary military officer. 98 229 105 Photo News

память жертвы ато Five killed, 14 wounded and traumatized, - ATO spokesman Over past day, five Ukrainian soldiers were killed, 14 wounded and traumatized in combat in eastern Ukraine. 31 256 76 Incidents

всу Ukrainian soldiers capture "DPR" militant, - 72nd Brigade Ukrainian fighters captured a pro-Russian terrorist during yesterday's Avdiivka fighting. 85 942 66 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

обстрел 72nd Brigade names soldiers killed in Avdiivka battle The enemy delivered artillery fire on Avdiivka, the Donetsk region, and Ukrainian positions throughout last evening and night. Unfortunately, four Ukrainian soldiers of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade died, nine were injured. 101 963 209 Incidents

пулемет авдеевка "Another one wounded! Entry hole in the upper part! His lung may be injured," - battle in Avdiivka's industrial zone. VIDEO A video of the battle in Avdiivka's industrial area has been published online. 106 187 62 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

авдеевка Fighting near Avdiivka underway, Ukrainian soldiers hold lines, - 72nd Brigade The fighting in Avdiivka's industrial zone continues today, Jan. 30. 55 600 27 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

свеча Five Ukrainian soldiers killed, nine wounded, four injured over past 24 hours, - ATO Staff Five Ukrainian soldiers were killed, nine wounded, and four injured in enemy attacks in the Donbas on Jan. 29. 41 085 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

бой Militants used tanks in yesterday's fighting near Avdiivka, Ukrainian soldiers rebuffed attack, - journalist Russian occupation forces, having suffered heavy losses in yesterday's clashes near the Yasynuvata interchange and Avdiivka industrial area, attempted to wrest ground from Ukrainian troops. 534 241 935 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two soldiers wounded in today's attacks by militants, - ATO Staff As at 6 p.m., Jan. 27, Russian hybrid forces carried out 36 attacks on Ukrainian positions, wounded two soldiers. 3 660 15 Incidents

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский No one killed, three Ukrainian soldiers wounded yesterday, - ATO spokesperson Over the past 24-hour period, three Ukrainian military received injuries in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in the east of Ukraine. 2 756 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

память One Ukrainian soldier killed as Russian militants commit 10 attacks today, - Staff One Ukrainian soldier was killed as the Russian terrorist forces committed 10 attacks on Ukrainian troops’ positions using various types of weapons as at 6 p.m. on Jan. 20. 15 927 57 Incidents

Russian occupation forces committed 11 attacks today, shelled Krymske with 120 mm mortars, - Staff The Russian militants attacked Ukrainian troops’ positions 11 times using various types of weapons as at 6 p.m. on Jan. 19. The anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces sustained no casualties. 3 844 11 Incidents

Two Ukrainian soldiers injured in 30 attacks committed by Russian militants today, - Staff Combined Russian-terrorist forces carried out 30 attacks on positions of the Ukrainian troops in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone as at 6 p.m. Jan. 18. Two Ukrainian servicemen were wounded. 2 731 5 Incidents

Russian-backed militants committed attacks all along contact line today, injured one Ukrainian soldier, - Staff The Russian occupying forces continued firing upon the Ukrainian troops’ positions in all directions today. 4 004 5 Incidents

One soldier wounded today in Donbas as attacks continue in all sectors, - ATO Staff Russian occupation forces continue armed provocations against Ukrainian troops along the entire contact line with 17 attacks recorded since midnight. 5 663 41 Ukrainian Politics

60 attacks registered today along entire contact line, - ATO Staff Russian hybrid forces have already carried out 60 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 7 047 34 Ukrainian Politics

One Ukrainian soldier wounded today, Troitske hit by 122 mm artillery, - ATO Staff As at 6 p.m. Jan. 11, militants carried out 23 attacks on Ukrainian positions since morning, using different types of weapons. 3 653 27 Ukrainian Politics

мотузяник Ukraine's Army units took new positions in Svitlodarsk salient, - Motuzianyk Ukrainian detachments deployed in Svitlodarsk area have seized control over important new positions. 114 094 134 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

война донбасс террористы оккупанты Ukrainian troops came under 49 attacks yesterday, repelled militants’ offensive operation near Taramchuk, - Staff The Russian occupation forces do not stop attacking Ukrainian soldiers in all directions of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 10 560 64 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Over 750 terrorist attacks registered in Donbas since latest cease-fire, - General Staff The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine says more than 750 truce violations by Russian-backed separatists have been recorded since the latest cease-fire agreement took effect on Dec. 24, 2016. 3 854 15 Ukrainian Politics

потери One Ukrainian soldier killed, two wounded in today's attacks by militants, - ATO Staff As at 6 p.m. Jan. 10, militants carried out 26 attacks upon Ukrainian positions using different types of weapons. 19 724 50 Ukrainian Politics

ато Escalation in Donbas: six Ukrainian soldiers wounded in 72 militants’ attacks yesterday, - Staff The Russian militants carried out 72 attacks on the Ukrainian troops in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area over the past day. Six Ukrainian soldiers were injured as a result. 13 840 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers repelled militants’ attack near Avdiivka on Christmas Eve, - Defense Ministry A clash between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the pro-Russian troops reported near Avdiivka 30 minutes after midnight. 22 965 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Four military wounded yesterday, no one killed of Ukrainian Army, - ATO spokesperson Four Ukrainian military received injuries in combat in the east of Ukraine yesterday, Jan. 1. No one of the Ukrainian Army was killed. 6 742 11 Ukrainian Politics

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский One Ukrainian soldier wounded, no one killed yesterday, - ATO spokesperson One Ukrainian military was injured in combat in the east of Ukraine on Dec. 31, 2016. No fighters were killed yesterday. 4 717 13 Ukrainian Politics

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Russian militants opened fire upon Ukrainian positions 44 times yesterday, employed banned mortars and artillery Dec. 31, 2016, Russian occupation troops conducted 44 cases of fire upon the Ukrainian Armed Forces' positions in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in the east of Ukraine. 9 475 47 Ukrainian Politics

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский No one killed, one Ukrainian soldier wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker One Ukrainian soldier was wounded in action in eastern Ukraine over the past 24-hour period. 5 244 9 Incidents