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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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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. 41 601 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. 20 860 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. 4 612 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. 79 899 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. 43 080 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. 10 411 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. 27 668 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! 200 032 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. 5 905 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). 20 781 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. 1 963 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. 24 361 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. 142 072 164 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. 55 375 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. 14 182 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. 43 907 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). 99 611 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. 17 843 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. 68 746 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. 11 605 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. 12 832 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. 6 380 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. 10 118 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. 147 056 229 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. 10 161 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. 155 182 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. 5 192 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. 9 916 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. 47 479 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. 15 090 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.' 100 886 52 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. 96 288 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. 5 111 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. 57 226 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. 4 487 5 Incidents

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. 26 576 107 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. 134 236 253 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. 25 947 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. 59 116 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). 7 898 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. 25 113 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. 25 742 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. 99 307 161 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. 5 019 14 Ukrainian Politics

Militants shelled Ukrainian positions in Mariupol sector for five times over past 24 hours Five cases of shelling of Ukrainian troops' positions in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area by the militants were reported yesterday. 2 922 16 Ukrainian Politics

семеновка Semenivka battle fighters awarded at National Guard training center. PHOTOS+VIDEO Yesterday, May 5, a festive ceremony took place at National Guard's “Stare” training center on the occasion of the second anniversary of the Semenivka battle in which Ukrainian soldiers defeated the enemy, showing exceptional combat skills and bravery. 16 407 17 Ukrainian Politics

скрин Mortar detachment of Russian militants eliminated near Kalynivka village. PHOTOS Despite the Minsk agreements, the intelligence unit of the Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the 59th Brigade has spotted two trucks and unidentified armed men near the village of Kalynivka (Popasna district) on April 14. According to the report, these trucks were transporting 120-mm mortars, banned by the Minsk agreements. 297 770 422 Ukrainian Politics

взрыв Ukrainian troops eliminated mortar detachment of terrorists in Donbas. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers have destroyed a mortar detachment of Russian terrorists with the help of a guided missile. 332 143 790 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine