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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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Assault by occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction What the General Staff is saying General Staff on fighting in Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions: Reserve units have already detected and are eliminating enemy Effective measures are being taken to stop the advance of the Russian occupiers in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions. 9 961 50 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk direction What the General Staff says Additional forces have been allocated to destroy saboteurs in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has ordered to allocate additional forces to eliminate Russian subversive reconnaissance groups in the Pokrovsk sector. 3 831 35 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk direction What the Armed Forces say Information about ruscists’ breakthrough in Pokrovsk direction is unreliable, - StratCom of AFU The Armed Forces of Ukraine have commented on the information circulating online about the breakthrough of Russian troops in one of the frontline areas in eastern Ukraine. 9 830 48 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Shyrshyn submitted a report for dismissal While we "continue to advance" in Sumy direction, we have difficult situation in Pokrovsk, - Shyrshyn The commander of the battalion of the 47th separate mechanised brigade "Magura", Oleksandr Shyrshyn, called for "right decisions" to be made to stabilise the frontline in the Pokrovsk sector. 16 392 71 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Control over Pokrovsk- Kostiantynivka road Situation in the Pokrovsk direction "Threat of encirclement of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk direction

Bohdan, Krotevych Situation on Pokrovsk-Kostiantynivka line is, without exaggeration, complete sh**, - Krotevych Former Chief of Staff of the 12th "Azov" Special Forces Brigade Bohdan Krotevych commented on the combat situation in the Pokrovsk sector. 37 245 184 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff Enemy in south has increased number of assaults and strikes with kamikaze drones - Defense Forces In the south, over the past day, the enemy has intensified its assault operations and increased its use of kamikaze drones. It also continues to actively use aviation. 481 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Sumy region Occupiers attempt to advance within Yunakivka and Khotin communities in Sumy region, but their efforts have failed – SBGS Russian occupiers are attempting to advance within the Yunakivka and Khotin communities of Sumy region using infantry groups. However, these attempts have yielded no results. 519 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

What’s happening in Pokrovsk: updates from the RMA It’s almost impossible to drive into Pokrovsk – RMA About 1,370 residents still remain in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 3 782 10 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Pokrovsk Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Shelling of Pokrovsk

The situation in the Kherson direction Enemy significantly increased number of assaults in Kherson direction - Southern Defense Forces Over the past few days, Russian forces have significantly increased the number of assaults in the Kherson direction. 434 0 Previously in trend: fightings in Kherson region

Year of the Kursk Operation Zelenskyy makes statement Kursk operation was special. World’s intelligence services did not foresee it, and Russia did not expect it - Zelenskyy. VIDEO For more than a year now, Ukraine has been conducting active operations on Russian territory - in the Kursk and Belgorod regions. 4 288 65 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

What’s happening at the front on August 6, 2025 Pokrovsk and Lyman directions remain hottest - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine. MAP Over the past day, Ukrainian defense forces engaged in 143 combat clashes with Russian occupiers. 781 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector Fighting in the Toretsk direction

Fighters have been holding their positions in the Lyman direction for over six months Group of soldiers has held position in Lyman direction for over six months and people should have been withdrawn long ago – Butusov A group of soldiers from one of the mechanized brigades has held a position in the Lyman direction for over six months. No order to withdraw has been given yet. 10 989 111 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Fighting in the eastern direction Pokrovsk and Lyman directions remain hottest sectors of front: 73 clashes in 24 hours – General Staff. MAPS Ukrainian defenders steadfastly repel enemy advances, inflicting significant losses. In total, 151 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. 457 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

The beginning of the Kursk operation Exclusive footage How Kursk operation began: exclusive SOF footage. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed exclusive footage of the beginning of the Kursk operation. 10 989 28 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

AFU Russian forces attempted to advance in Lyman direction and close in on defenders’ fortifications in Prydniprovske direction – General Staff. MAPS A total of 183 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. The enemy focused most attacks on the Lyman, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka directions. 847 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

SRG Enemy is no longer conducting "meat" assaults in Southern direction, but is bringing in experienced assault groups. It gets very intense at times - Southern Defense Forces Russian forces have now abandoned their tactic of using "meat" attacks in the southern direction, instead actively deploying experienced assault groups. 3 162 11 Previously in trend: fightings in Kherson region

Summary from the General Staff Enemy attempted to break through our defences near Karpivka, Hryhorivka, and Serebrianka, and assaults in area of Antonivskyi Bridge were repelled - General Staff. MAP A total of 138 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline yesterday, 3 August 2025. 1 083 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka remain hottest frontline areas - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. In total, 160 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. 526 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Scandal with the commander of the 34th SCDB What is known Brigade is being wiped out: Military personnel are urged to pay attention to situation in 34th SCDB The military called attention to the situation involving the new commander of the 34th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade (SCDB), which is fighting in the Kherson region. 33 462 163

Fighting in the southern direction Russia is trying to break through Ukraine’s defenses. Defense forces repel enemy attacks in 11 directions - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. In total, 193 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. 1 336 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Battles in the east of Ukraine

Night report from the General Staff on July 30 Russians launched nearly 50 attacks on Defense Forces positions in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the start of the day, 159 combat engagements have taken place. Today the occupiers carried out 50 air‑strikes, dropping 77 guided bombs. In addition, Russian forces launched 1,292 kamikaze drones and conducted 4,162 attacks on our positions and populated areas. 635 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

SOF raid on enemy positions SOF soldiers carried out raid on enemy in North Slobozhanskyi direction: seven occupiers were killed and positions were captured. VIDEO Special operations forces conducted a successful operation in the North Slobozhanskyi sector. It resulted in seven killed enemies and captured positions. 3 934 4 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

General Staff report Heavy fighting continues in Novopavlivka sector, enemy concentrates efforts near Zelenyi Hai, Oleksandrohrad and Voskresenka - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the South Slobozhanskyi sector, on 29 July 2025, the enemy attacked our positions near Vovchansk, and in the Kupiansk sector - near Zakhidne, Kamianka and Pishchane. They were unsuccessful. 507 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Summary of the General Staff Enemy attempted to break through our defences near Torske and Karpivka. More than 60 assaults were repelled in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff The enemy, using its superiority in manpower, attacks our positions. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. 792 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

The situation in Vovchansk Russians are trying to bypass Vovchansk from western and eastern flanks, - "Kharkiv" OTG The city of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region remains an important, but not a strategic target for the Russians, they are trying to flank it from the west and east. 660 3 Previously in trend: Battles in Vovchansk

Pokrovsk. 27 July 2025 / Photo from X @jana_skhidna Situation near Pokrovsk has changed dramatically: despite heavy losses, Russian army breaks into city - Reuters For a long time, the Russian occupiers have been trying to advance into Pokrovsk, but until recently, Ukraine's defenders have been well in repelling the enemy's attacks. In recent weeks, Russian troops have broken through the defences of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 7 580 25 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff report Enemy keeps trying to break into Ukrainian defence in Lyman sector, 57 Russian attacks stopped in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' onslaught, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. A total of 172 firefights were recorded over the past day. 599 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

Nightly report from the General Staff Defense Forces neutralize 149 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the start of the day, there have been 131 combat engagements. The enemy launched five missile and 70 air strikes on our troops’ positions and settlements, fired eight rockets, dropped 107 guided aerial bombs, carried out 1,376 kamikaze drone attacks, and conducted 4,015 shelling attacks. 471 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Russian SRG Enemy subversive reconnaissance group that wanted to enter Stepnohirsk was eliminated. Mop-up operations have been carried out, - Southern Defense Forces Last week, an enemy subversive group tried to enter the southern district of Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region. 2 246 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Stepnohirsk Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Fighting in the South Enemy is trying to push our soldiers out of Kamianske and Plavni in Orikhiv direction, - Defense Forces At present, Russian troops are actively conducting assaults towards the settlements of Plavni and Kamianske in the Orikhiv direction and are trying to push our military out of there. 1 093 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

The enemy wants to take Pokrovsk in a semi-encirclement Enemy continues assaults in Pokrovsk sector, tries to cut off Pokrovsk from logistics - 59th SAB Currently, the Russians are trying to bypass Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, cut it off from logistics and encircle it in order to capture the city with small forces. 718 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Fighting in the Kupiansk area Russians are trying to enter Kupiansk from north-west, - DeepState The enemy is trying to enter Kupiansk in Kharkiv region from the northwest. 5 457 10 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk region Attempts of enemy to cross administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk region are unsuccessful, - "Khortytsia" OSGT Despite numerous statements by the Russian Federation, the enemy is not able to cross the administrative border between the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. 1 437 9 Previously in trend: Enemy advance to Dnipropetrovsk region

Our soldiers are successful in the Zaporizhia region What is it about? Soldiers of 210th Separate Assault Regimen knocked enemy out of their positions and advanced to Zaporizhzhia - regiment’s press center As a result of carefully planned assault operations, the 1st assault battalion of the 210th separate assault regiment advanced in the Zaporizhzhia region. 7 144 15 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

General Staff Heavy fighting continues in Novopavlivka direction, occupiers, regardless of losses, are trying to press offensive - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the South-Slobozhanskyi direction, over the past day, July 26, 2025, the occupiers attacked our positions near Starytsia and Vovchansk. The enemy's assault was unsuccessful. 859 4 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

General Staff Enemy is trying to press offensive in Novopavlivka direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" Russian invaders are preparing an offensive on the border of the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 819 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction

Sumy region We managed to thwart Russian plan regarding Sumy region, we are blocking enemy’s advance, and we are replenishing exchange fund - Zelenskyy Today, on July 26, 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. It was about the frontline and our active and long-range actions on Russian territory. 2 374 30 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy holds Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s HQ meeting: frontline situation, partner aid, and interceptor production discussed. VIDEO On Friday, July 25, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Headquarters. 1 409 33 Previously in trend: Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff meeting Drone industry

The enemy is gathering forces near Chasiv Yar Enemy is not so actively storming Chasiv Yar direction, so control over city is periodically strengthened - OTG "Luhansk" It is quite difficult to make advances in Chasiv Yar, and Ukrainian defenders manage to strengthen their control over the city from time to time. 793 1 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar

General Staff’s report Enemy constantly attacks in small groups and massively uses strike drones to destroy targets in Lyman direction - 60th SMB Hostilities continue to intensify in the Lyman sector, with the enemy conducting assaults in small groups and using a large number of attack drones. 436 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Zelenskyy commented on the situation at the front Zelenskyy on situation at front: There are no serious breakthroughs President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Russian troops are currently unable to advance at the front, but pressure in all directions remains. 1 894 33 Previously in trend: Situation at front

General Staff Enemy tried to break through defense in Pokrovsk direction, press offensive in Novopavlivka direction - OSGT "Khortytsia" The enemy attacked in eight directions in the east yesterday. It continues to accumulate forces for further attacks in the Pokrovske direction. 472 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction

Fighting in the South 174 clashes on front in day. 57 enemy assaults stopped in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. 174 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. 403 1

report of the General Staff of the AFU Situation in Lyman sector is extremely tense, enemy is making efforts to break through defence and enter rear, - NGU Brigade "Rubizh" The enemy is using absolutely the entire range of weapons at its disposal in the Lyman sector - from aviation to remote mining of logistics routes. 1 116 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Syrskyi called for providing Ukraine with air defense and missiles We have highly motivated soldiers who can move forward, but more air defense is needed - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasized the importance of urgently transferring more air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine. 2 138 32 Previously in trend: Military aid to Ukraine

Fighting for Kamianske OC "South" on situation in Kamianske, Zaporizhzhia region: Defense forces withdraw to flanks and maintain fire control Currently, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are conducting a maneuvering defense operation near the village of Kamianske in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 1 547 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Fighting in the southern direction There were 176 combat engagements in frontline over last day. Almost third of them - in Pokrovsk sector, - General Staff. MAP The enemy continues to be most active in the Pokrovsk sector. Over the past day, 57 enemy assaults took place there, involving 176 combat engagements along the entire frontline. 333 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Nightly report of the General Staff Since start of day, 139 clashes on front, Russians are most actively assaulting in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, 139 combat clashes have occurred. The enemy launched one massive missile strike with twenty-four missiles and carried out forty-five air strikes, dropping sixty-one guided aerial bombs. They also used 1,251 kamikaze drones for attacks and conducted 3,145 shellings of populated areas and our troops’ positions. 426 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report