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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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память жертвы ато One Ukrainian soldier killed in Kruta Balka battle yesterday, - Defense Ministry Yesterday at around 3 p.m., a skirmish between an anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces unit and militants of the Russian terrorist troops took place near Kruta Balka, the Donetsk region, claiming life of a Ukrainian fighter. 20 442 21 Ukrainian Politics

память Ukrainian troops sustained losses in battle at Kruta Balka, - ATO speaker The Armed Forces of Ukraine suffered losses in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area over the past day. 110 219 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта ато 28 декабря Fifty attacks recorded in ATO zone yesterday, militants stormed Ukrainian troops’ positions near Kruta Balka, - Staff The Russian invaders continue assaulting the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces’ positions in all directions. The truce was breached 50 times over the past 24-hour period. 20 330 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

бой авдеевка Russian militants committed 37 attacks yesterday, used tanks, IFVs, 122 mm cannons, - Staff The Russian occupation forces attacked the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) troops’ positions 37 times over the past 24-hour period. 5 396 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

рубанчиков Kyiv to say last goodbye to Serhii Rubanchykov, fighter of 54th brigade killed in Svitlodarsk area, on Dec. 27 The last respects to Ukrainian war hero, fighter of the 54th Mechanized Brigade Serhii Rubanchykov, who was killed on Dec. 22 in Svitlodarsk fighting, will be paid at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 27, at 2 Ryzka St. in Kyiv. 20 399 17 Previously in trend: Svitlodarsk fighting

память 211 Ukrainian soldiers killed in action, 256 died of noncombat causes in 2016 211 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in action in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in 2016. 31 603 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

полторак Defense Ministry sends commission to examine medical support at Svitlodarsk salient, - Poltorak A special commission of the Ministry of Defense is inspecting the provision of medical support for the military during the hostilities in the Svitlodarsk salient. 18 063 63 Ukrainian Politics

Militants continue provocations at Svitlodarsk bulge, - MoD No casualties among the Ukrainian military have been reported. 15 750 22 Previously in trend: Svitlodarsk fighting

боец "Fighting is constant. Artillery operating nonstop. There are wounded," - Ukrainian soldiers at Svitlodarsk salient. VIDEO Ukrainian military have seized more positions in the Svitlodarsk salient. They have been fighting Russian militants there for the fourth day in a row. 94 826 115 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Svitlodarsk fighting War

Most of cease-fire violations occurred in Svitlodarsk, Debaltseve, Horlivka area, - OSCE The majority of cease-fire violations, including the use of multiple-launch rocket systems, artillery and mortar, were concentrated in the Svitlodarsk-Debaltseve-Horlivka area. 3 176 4 Previously in trend: Svitlodarsk fighting

Escalation of hostilities in Svitlodarsk salient was triggered by enemy flank attack, - journalist The main reason behind the aggravation of the situation in the Svitlodarsk salient was an attempt by an enemy reconnaissance group to outflank the forefront of the 1st Battalion of the 54th Mechanized Infantry Brigade. 39 730 58 Previously in trend: Svitlodarsk fighting

светлодарск "Militants unleashed artillery barrage, moved up hardware and reserves," - wounded soldiers speak of Svitlodarsk salient fighting. VIDEO After the shelling, terrorists were going to attack Ukrainian positions in the Svitlodarsk salient, which provoked a counterattack by Ukrainian units. 100 718 95 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Svitlodarsk fighting

бой авдеевка Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in enemy grenade launcher attack near Novotoshkivske, - Luhansk regional administration Two Ukrainian military injured in enemy attack near Novotoshkivske village of Popasna district were taken to hospital. 6 175 15 Incidents

пушка "Screw them! IFV closed and shot them from 30 mm cannon," - 93rd brigade's fighters destroyed Russian militants' position in Luhansk region. VIDEO Fighters of Ukraine's 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade have destroyed a position of Russian militants in the Luhansk region. A terrorist firing point was neutralized in several minutes. 155 167 134 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukrainian soldiers repulsed enemy saboteurs' attack near Novotoshkivske, lost one fighter, - Luhansk regional state administration A sabotage and recon group of pro-Russian militants attempted to break through the defenses near Novotoshkivske village covered by 120 mm mortars. A Ukrainian soldier was killed in the skirmish. 20 612 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Six Ukrainian soldiers injured over past day, - ATO spokesperson No Ukrainian military were killed in combat over the past 24-hour period, six fighters received injuries. 7 843 37 Ukrainian Politics

Skirmish between Ukrainian troops and Russian mercenaries occurred in Slavne-Olenivka area in Donbas, - ATO spokesperson A skirmish between Ukrainian military and militants of Russian terrorist troops took place in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. 37 436 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

бойцы авдеевка "Militants got quieter. We are prepared to winter. Morale is high. Defending our positions," - Ukrainian military in Avdiivka industrial area. VIDEO The intensity of fire by pro-Russian militants upon the Ukrainian Army positions has decreased significantly, but the shots are heard all the time. 21 415 28 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

боец "Make way! Urgent evacuation! He can walk, wound not grave," - Russian militants injured soldier of 72nd brigade in Avdiivka area. VIDEO Russian occupants continue their attempts to kick Ukrainian units out of the Avdiivka industrial area to secure passage of loads and militants via the strategically important Yasynuvata conjunction. 50 969 29 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

дмитрий "Artillery operates professionally. Pieces are new, fire control is good. Small arms is nothing, thank God, just harassing fire," - Ukrainian fighters near Donetsk. VIDEO Russian terrorists shell Ukrainian positions near Donetsk from artillery and conduct harassing fire from small arms. 46 946 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский No one killed or wounded in ATO zone yesterday, - Motuzianyk There are no casualties among Ukrainian soldiers in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone over the past 24 hours reported. 4 660 20 Ukrainian Politics

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский 47 militants’ attacks at Ukranian positions reported yesterday. Terrorsts used banned mortars and artillery, - ATO press service It was reported about 47 militants’ attacks at Ukrainian soldiers in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area over the past 24 hours. 6 032 6 Ukrainian Politics

боец "Militants know our positions and hit accurately," - Ukrainian Army soldiers in Debaltseve direction. VIDEO Russian militants regularly shell the Ukrainian Army positions and neighborhoods in Debaltseve direction in attempts to bring as much destruction as possible to their infrastructure. 17 095 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

майдан память теракт One Ukrainian soldier killed, six wounded yesterday, - ATO spokesperson One Ukrainian soldier died, six received injuries in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Oct. 27. 6 130 12 Ukrainian Politics

крымское "They are firing from Sokilnyky. A tank is firing, a machine gun. Grads are there, but they don't use them upon us," - Ukrainian fighters near Krymske. VIDEO Russian militants have been conducting artillery training for a week now on a shooting range near occupied Slovianoserbsk, the Luhansk region. 22 262 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

попасная "I woke up. My face ached, body was numb. All covered in dust," - Russian militants shelled Popasna. VIDEO Militants shelled peaceful neighborhoods in Popasna, the Luhansk region, using 122 mm and 152 mm self-propelled artillery. 14 723 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

град Ukrainian soldiers shelled with Grads near Troitske, - Luhansk civil–military administration (CMA) 12 cases of violation of the cease-fire were recorded in the Luhansk sector yesterday. 22 444 62 Incidents

бой Mariupol area became hottest spot in ATO, – Butusov “Intensification of fighting near Mariupol (the Donetsk region) reported in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 51 730 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

боец Ukrainian fighters near Horlivka come under fire from several separatist positions. VIDEO Horlivka pro-Russian militants regularly shell positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Zaitseve using various types of weapons, including cannon artillery and large-caliber mortars. 59 018 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

авдеевка Militants fire whatever they want; when they press too hard, we use small arms against their firing points, - Ukrainian fighters in Avdiivka area. VIDEO Russian militants continuously fire upon the Avdiivka industrial area, where positions of Ukrainian military are located. 9 427 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

авдеевка "They are afraid to approach. We have a machine gun here and will throw grenades at them, and that's it," - Ukrainian Army soldier at Avdiivka. VIDEO Front line positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Avdiivka are covered with shells and grenade rings - despite the 'truce,' the military need to restrain the enemy all the time. 23 916 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Patience with Russia's continued abandonment of its commitments not unlimited, - joint statement of US and its European allies Foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the United States and the European Union's top diplomat Federica Mogherini published a joint statement on Syria expressing harsh criticism of Russia. 175 947 531 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

бой авдеевка Russian saboteurs attacked Ukrainian Army positions near Novozvanivka. Two-day lull was only preparation for provocation, - Luhansk Regional State Administration The Ukrainian soldiers repulsed the attack of the militants’ subversive and reconnaissance group trying to storm the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces’ position between two villages in the Popasna district of the Luhansk region. 29 340 35 Incidents

бой Militants opened fire 22 times upon Ukrainian positions yesterday, skirmish occurred near Novozvanivka, - Staff Over the past 24-hour period, Russian occupation troops opened fire upon positions of Ukrainian defenders 22 times. Despite provocations, the Armed Forces of Ukraine unswervingly abide by the Minsk accords. 7 500 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

мечникова "Cease-fire" in Donbas: Dnipropetrovsk regional hospital full of wounded soldiers Mechnikov Dnipropetrovsk regional hospital is over-occupied with wounded anti-terrorist operation (ATO) soldiers. 41 544 73 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

бойцы "Two days ago, this building stood intact, now it is destroyed," - militants use heavy weapons against Ukrainian positions outside Avdiivka. VIDEO The whistle of bullets on the outskirts of Avdiivka follows almost every step of Ukrainian military, while each new day sees fresh ruins and destruction. 20 819 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

артиллерия Enemy opened fire upon Ukrainian positions 35 times yesterday, used 122, 82 mm artillery and armored vehicles, - Staff Russian occupation troops conducted fire upon Ukrainian defenders' positions 35 times over the past 24-hour period. 4 575 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

бой авдеевка "They attacked and retreated to that house. It's burning now," - paratroopers fight separatists near Avdiivka. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers rebuff repeated attacks by Russian terrorists on the outskirts of Avdiivka. 79 846 28 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

боец луганское змей "It's quiet. We can see militants well but cannot not reach them with machine guns," - Ukrainian soldiers near Luhanske village. VIDEO Pro-Russian militants have increased their activities near Luhanske village, the Donetsk region, over the past two days. 43 049 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

автомат "Attacks are non-stop, we retaliate only if enemy is clearly seen," - Ukrainian soldiers near Marinka. VIDEO Ukrainian fighters in Marinka are under almost around-the-clock attacks by Russian hybrid troops, involving small arms, machine guns, grenade launchers and mortars. 10 376 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

свеча Three soldiers killed, six wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed, six received injuries in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Aug. 17. 27 633 18 Incidents

смерть боевики Two members of Russian occupation troops’ attack team eliminated in clash near Popasna, - journalist. PHOTOS FOR ADULT AUDIENCE The defensive actions of the Ukrainian soldiers were successful due to the skilled leadership of platoon commander with call sign Sherman and company commander with call sign Professor. The meritorious soldiers were put forward for decoration. ATTENTION: pictures below are meant for adult audience! 199 952 12 Incidents

обстрел Russian-backed militants committed two mortar strikes on Krasnohorivka: six houses damaged, several shells exploded near hospital. PHOTOS Several mortar shells fired by the “DPR” militants at Krasnohorivka exploded near the city hospital. 5 866 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia might launch offensive in Svitlodarsk salient area between Aug. 4-8 , - Ukraine's Intelligence Ukrainian intelligence has recorded signs of the enemy's preparation to combat activities at Donetsk and Sloviansk directions (Svitlodarsk salient area). 20 736 44 Ukrainian Politics

Russian militants fired at Ukrainian troops 11 times today, employed banned 120-mm and 82-mm mortars, - Staff Russian occupation forces continue violating the Minsk agreements. 11 attacks on the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ positions in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area were committed today. 1 934 13 Incidents

порошенко 415 Ukrainian paratroopers died in fighting with Russian aggressor, - Poroshenko 415 Ukrainian paratroopers have been killed in hostilities in Ukraine's east. 24 293 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

бой марьинка "Take this bastard! He came out toward us in greenery," - Ukrainian military fight with militants near Marinka. VIDEO On July 30 at around 7 p.m., Ukrainian servicemen were attacked by a terrorist subversive group that tried to break through Ukrainian positions in Marinka, in the vicinity of Donetsk. 142 047 164 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта ато Ukrainian soldiers repulse attack of subversive group trying to capture strong points in Marinka, - Staff The Russian occupation troops assaulted the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces’ detachments 56 times over the past 24-hour period. 55 340 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine