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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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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. 29 347 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. 7 505 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. 41 548 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. 20 832 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. 4 580 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. 79 851 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. 43 059 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. 10 382 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. 27 637 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! 199 969 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. 5 878 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). 20 738 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. 1 941 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. 24 306 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. 142 052 164 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. 55 342 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта ато Terrorists opened fire upon Ukrainian Army positions 44 times yesterday, clash occured in Avdiivka, - ATO press center Over the past 24-hour period, Russian occupation troops opened fire upon positions of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) units 44 times. 14 149 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта ато Ukrainian soldiers repulsed three militants’ attacks yesterday, enemy suffered heavy losses, - Staff The Russian occupation troops assaulted the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces 61 times over the past 24 hours. 43 868 62 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

буряченко Two soldiers of Russia's 2nd Army Corps destroyed in Donbas, - ATO Staff On July 23, several militants were destroyed in the battle outside Novozvanivka, the Luhansk region, including two fighters of the 15th Rifle Battalion, the 6th Separate Motorized Rifle Regiment, the 2nd Army Corps of Russia's Armed Forces (the Southern Military District). 99 542 83 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта ато 66 attacks registered over day. Enemy subversive group repulsed in Marinka, - Staff Russian occupation forces continue delivering fire on anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces' positions, including with Minsk-banned weapons. The enemy committed 66 on Ukrainian troops over the last 24 hours. 17 813 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

окопы "Trenches dug just like in textbooks. They are certainly not miners," - Ukrainian scouts in Shyrokyne. VIDEO Russian terrorists continue shelling the village of Shyrokyne, destroying its infrastructure even after residents left the settlement. 68 717 81 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

обстрел Ukrainian troops in Pavlopil hit with 152-mm artillery, - ATO press center Russian occupation forces continue attacks on anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces. 11 578 42 Ukrainian Politics

обстрел Russian mercenaries in Donbas committed 65 attacks on Ukrainian soldiers, two subversive group assaults repelled near Mariupol, - Staff Russian occupation forces continue attacking the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) troops’ positions, including with weapons banned by the Minsk agreements. The enemy assaulted the Armed Forces of Ukraine positions 65 times over the past 24 hours. 12 795 23 Incidents

карта ато Russian terrorists committed 64 attacks on Ukrainian soldiers over past day, used heavy artillery and grenade launchers, - Staff The Russian occupation forces assaulted servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 64 times in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area over the past 24 hours. 6 357 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта ато Russian terrorists committed 72 attacks yesterday, used 152-mm guns, 120-mm mortars, AA-guns, - Staff The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone keeps deteriorating. 10 059 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

турчинов Russian General Staff prepares offensive in Donbas, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov has traveled to the forward defense line of Ukraine's Armed Forces due to escalation in the Donbas. 146 960 229 Ukrainian Politics

Three soldiers of Russian army killed, eight wounded in Donbas yesterday, - Intelligence Three Russian Army servicemen were killed, eight received injuries in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in the east of Ukraine yesterday. 10 117 0 Ukrainian Politics

армия рф One Russian subversive killed, two detained as Ukrainian soldiers repulsed attack near Troitske last night. PHOTOS Up to 20-men-strong enemy subversive and reconnaissance group made an attempt to penetrate into the Ukrainian troops’ rear near the village of Troitske in the Donetsk region last night. 155 146 25 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Terrorists fired 60 mortar shells in 20 minutes last night, - ATO press center Pro-Russian terrorists shelled the positions of Ukrainian troops in the Mariupol sector 22 times over the past 24 hours. 11 cases of shelling have been reported this morning. 5 162 17 Ukrainian Politics

Civilian casualties in Donbas reached highest number in June since August 2015, - UN June has been characterized by intense fighting in the conflict area in eastern Ukraine, resulting in the highest number of civilian casualties in a month since August 2015. 9 885 51 Incidents

ромвпа "It's not for money. If hostilities reach our homes, no weapon will help," - demobilized ATO fighters return to front line. VIDEO Many demobilized fighters return to the Donbas and take up arms to further resist Russian terrorists. 47 420 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Five Russian military killed in Donbas yesterday, 15 wounded, - Intelligence Over the past day, confirmed losses of the enemy constituted five people killed and 15 wounded soldiers of units and detachments of the 1st army corps (Donetsk) of the Russian Federation Armed Forces. 15 063 12 Ukrainian Politics

боец "This countercharge has been planned long time ago, it's not that we freaked out and attacked," - Ukrainian Army soldiers tell about seizure of militant's position and death of Paris opera singer Wassyl Slipak. VIDEO Military of the 1st battalion of the 54th mechanized brigade told about their successful assault of a "DPR" militants' position called 'Murashnyk.' 100 858 52 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

бойцы "Militants' positions were seized after countercharge. No chances to hold them - they are not defense-ready," - Ukrainian soldiers tell about yesterday's engagement at Svitlodarsk salient. VIDEO Yesterday's engagement at the Svitlodarsk salient started at 5 a.m. and lasted until evening. 125 798 213 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

свеча Ukrainian troops engage in fierce battle with enemy near Pavlopil, suffer losses, - ATO Staff speaker Pro-Russian militants covered their sabotage and reconnaissance group with heavy artillery and mortar strikes upon the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the vicinity of the village of Pavlopil as subversives were trying to penetrate into the territory controlled by the Ukrainian servicemen to carry out terrorist activities. 96 255 3 Incidents

танк ато No losses in Ukrainian army yesterday, four soldiers injured, - ATO spokeperson Four Ukrainian soldiers received injuries in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on June 9. 5 071 11 Incidents

бойцы зайцево "There was heavy attack. After retaliation, militants have sat quietly for two days now," - Ukrainian soldiers deny rumors of retreat in Zaitseve. VIDEO Ukrainian fighters in Zaitseve categorically refute any information about retreating to new positions in this village. 57 181 90 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian militants employed banned mortars and artillery against Ukrainian troops today, - Staff The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone remains tense. Militants of the illegal armed groups backed by the Russian Federation attacked the Ukrainian detachments 11 times today. 4 472 5 Incidents

карта ато Russian terrorists committed 21 attacks on Ukrainian troops over past day, - Staff The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone remains tense. The enemy opened fire on Ukrainian defenders’ strongholds 21 times over the past 24 hours. 36 374 71 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

10,000 Ukrainians killed, more than 20,000 injured during ATO, - NSDC Over the past two years, Russian-terrorist groups have killed 10,000 and injured more than 20,000 Ukrainians. Some 1.8 million people have been forced to leave their homes. 26 520 107 Ukrainian Politics

стрельба армия артиллерия ATO Commander Bessarab bans retaliation artillery strikes, - volunteer Deineha Newly appointed Commander of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) Lieutenant General Serhii Bessarab has prohibited Ukrainian servicemen to use artillery in response to militants’ shell attacks in the ATO zone. 134 193 253 Incidents

Enemy IFV destroyed in one-hour battle near Novotroitske. No casualties reported, - M sector press officer No casualties were reported in a clash that occurred after militants tried to break through Ukrainian army defenses near Novotroitske. 25 908 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

кладбище донецк боевики Number of killed militants’ graves skyrockets at cemetery of occupied Donetsk. VIDEO The number of graves with pictures of men in military uniform rapidly increases at the cemetery of the "DPR", which is located in the Kirov neighborhood of Donetsk, occupied by the Russian-terrorist forces. 59 089 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

память жертвы ато One soldier killed over past day, three injured, - ATO spokesperson Over the past day, one Ukrainian soldier died and three others received injuries in combat in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 7 864 18 Ukrainian Politics

донецк "We can see anything from here. Trains unload in Yasynuvata, we can hear tanks and IFVs moving out," - Ukrainian soldiers near Donetsk. VIDEO Ukrainian army fighters call 10 enemy attacks per day a relative silence in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO). Militants only three times fired a recoilless anti-tank gun at one of the strong holds near Donetsk. 25 078 16 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта ато Situation in Donbas deteriorated drastically: Russian mercenaries carried out 36 attacks May 16, skirmish took place near Opytne, - Staff The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone has deteriorated significantly. The militants of the illegal pro-Russian armed groups assaulted the ATO forces along the entire demarcation line in flagrant violation of the armistice. 25 699 50 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

боец "They employ tank guns daily. Militants’ assault force recently landed from eight IFVs, but we hold ground," – Ukrainian soldiers near Luhanske village. VIDEO The Russian terrorists attack the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine deployed near Luhanske village from four firing points. The nearest one is just over 500 meters away. 99 115 161 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

военнослужащие ато широкино военне No one killed, one Ukrainian soldier wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker One Ukrainian soldier was wounded over the past day in combat activities in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 4 974 14 Ukrainian Politics