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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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Battles for Pokrovsk: Russian army stuck in the city Russia is stuck in urban combat in Pokrovsk: enemy has already lost 6,500 troops, - 7th Airborne Corps Pokrovsk remains one of the most intense areas of the front line, where Ukrainian forces have managed to halt the advance of Russian troops. 2 624 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

AFU, equipment AFU repelled assault in Sotnytskyi Kozachok area in Kharkiv region, enemy retreated with losses, - Joint Forces Group Russian occupiers attempted an assault in the Sotnytskyi Kozachok area of Kharkiv Oblast. Defence forces repelled the enemy attack, inflicting losses on the invaders.  1 747 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

The enemy has been blocked in Kupiansk Occupiers in Kupiansk are under heavy siege, - Trehubov Within the boundaries of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, small infantry groups of the Russian army are effectively blocked in a tight encirclement, with fighting continuing near the city. 5 050 25 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Breakthrough in Hrabivske Fighting continues in Hrabovske, there are no occupiers in Riasne, - Joint Forces Operation Fighting is currently ongoing in the village of Hrabovske in the Sumy region. 4 967 22 Previously in trend: Russia evacuated 50 civilians

syrskyi Russia is demonstrating its unwillingness to stop war and is deliberately continuing its offensive actions, - Syrskyi. PHOTO Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi met with a French military delegation led by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of France General Fabien Mandon. 1 133 9

Syrskyi at a meeting with the British Armed Forces of Ukraine are successfully counterattacking and inflicting significant losses on Russian troops, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a working meeting with a British delegation led by Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton. 3 846 15 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Elimination of Russian occupiers

Battles for Pokrovsk Defense of Pokrovsk continues, our soldiers are blocking enemy’s advance near Siversk, - Operation Task Force "East" Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 71 Russian assaults over the past day. 841 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Situation in Pokrovsk: fighting in the city and heavy enemy losses In Pokrovsk, urban battles continue in southern areas, - Operation Task Force "East" Urban fighting continues in the southern districts of Pokrovsk. Ukrainian defenders have repelled dozens of assaults and inflicted significant losses on Russian troops. 1 126 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled enemy attacks on four fronts Enemy continues to exert pressure on the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Over the past 24 hours, 193 combat engagements have been recorded on the front line. 638 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Kostiantynivka direction

What is happening on the front line on 18 December? Summary from the General Staff Russian regiment eliminated in Lyman direction. VIDEO The Third Army Corps and the DIU of the Ministry of Defence conducted a joint assault in the Lyman direction, eliminating a regiment of the Russian Federation army and improving the tactical position of Ukrainian forces. 13 053 53 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Occupiers in the Sloviansk direction 1,500 Russian occupiers arrived in Sloviansk area to reinforce assaults, - Defence Forces The situation in the Sloviansk area remains difficult but is under the control of the Defense Forces. 1 236 6 Previously in trend: War

General Staff briefing 87 combat engagements since start of day: Pokrovsk direction remains most intense Since the start of the day, as of now, 87 combat engagements have taken place along the front line. 304 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Fighting in the Siversk direction Enemy is trying to bypass Siversk, - Operation Task Force "East" Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 115 Russian assaults over the past day. 1 294 4 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia threatens to attack Chernihiv: what does the General Staff say? Russian Federation does not have capacity to launch large-scale offensive on Chernihiv region, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine As of December 2025, Russia does not have the capacity to launch a large-scale offensive on the Chernihiv region. 1 474 11 Previously in trend: Russian troops are preparing new offensive Russian offensive on the Chernihiv region

Drone operators Madiar’s Birds eliminated an occupier who decided to take a break under a tree Occupiers who attempted to storm Vovchanski Khutory have been eliminated - 16th Corps of Armed Forces of Ukraine Over the past few days, Russian occupation forces have repeatedly attempted to storm the village of Vovchanski Khutory, but all these attempts have failed. 1 197 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Operation in Kupiansk: Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to clear the city Russians unsuccessfully attempt to break through land corridor in Kupiansk, - 13th Brigade of NGU "Khartiia" Defence forces have completed the encirclement of the enemy in Kupiansk and have moved on to stabilisation measures and clearing the city. The Russians are unsuccessfully attempting to break through the land corridor. 6 798 11 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Pokrovsk Defence of Pokrovsk continues, defence forces destroy enemy in urban areas, - "East" Group of Forces Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the "East" Group of Forces are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 68 Russian assaults over the past day. 844 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ruscist did not occupy Varvarivka in the Zaporizhzhia region Varvarivka in Zaporizhzhia region has not been occupied by enemy, fighting continues, - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops have not occupied Varvarivka in the Huliaipole district of the Zaporizhzhia region. Fighting continues in the surrounding areas. 569 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

The situation near Kupiansk Up to 200 Russian soldiers blocked in Kupiansk, gradual driving out is taking place, - Trehubov The operation to liberate Kupiansk is being carried out in a measured and phased manner in order to avoid casualties among the civilian population and reduce losses among Ukrainian defenders. 3 065 18 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

cover Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Zaporizhzhia | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, platoon commander of the 13th Brigade of the NGU "Khartiia," analyses the situation on the front line live on air and gives a detailed account of the successful counterattack by Ukrainian defenders in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region.  5 696 0 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Syrskyi’s meeting Russian Federation cannot increase its forces, and Armed Forces of Ukraine are eliminating up to thousand occupiers every day, - Syrskyi. PHOTOS During a meeting to review the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the previous month, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the operational situation remains difficult. The enemy is conducting offensive operations along virtually the entire line of contact. 5 561 84 Previously in trend: Syrskyi briefing

siversk Siversk in Donetsk region is almost completely lost. Armed Forces of Ukraine need reserves to repel attack, - media The city of Siversk in the Donetsk region, where Russian troops began actively advancing under thick fog at the end of October, has been almost completely lost. Ukrainian defenders need reinforcements to regain control of the city. 9 238 93 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

afu 53 combat engagements on front line per day, including 12 attacks in Kostiantynivka direction and 19 in Pokrovsk direction Since the beginning of the day, there have been 53 combat clashes on the front line. Our defenders are stopping the enemy, holding their positions, and disrupting Russian plans. 498 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Who is behind the operation in Kupiansk? Commander of Khartiia Obolenskyi on Armed Forces operation in Kupiansk: "Collective work of Defence Forces" Commander of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard "Khartia" Ihor Obolenskyi said that the successful liberation of territories in Kupiansk is the result of "the collective work of the Armed Forces of Ukraine." Prior to this, it was reported online that General Mykhailo Drapatiy was behind the operation. 3 452 27 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Battles for Pokrovsk Defence forces control north of Pokrovsk. Here, enemy has lost momentum, - 7th Airborne Corps The enemy is unable to break through Ukrainian defences in the north of Pokrovsk and is using tube artillery. 1 684 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Battles for Pokrovsk Defense forces control northern part of Pokrovsk, situation in Myrnohrad and Siversk is difficult, - OTF "East" Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the OTF "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 78 Russian assaults over the past day. 1 049 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Huliaipole under attack: the enemy is storming the city and shelling it with KABs Russians are increasing pressure near Huliaipole, city is under KABs every day, - 5th SAB In the Huliaipole direction, Russian occupiers are intensifying their "offensive efforts," attempting to put pressure directly on Huliaipole itself. 730 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Kostiantynivka ruins Heavy fighting continues in the Kostiantynivka direction: the enemy is trying to infiltrate in small groups, - 24th SMB Fierce fighting is going on in the Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynivka areas. Weather conditions are limiting drone operations, but artillery fire is getting heavier on both sides. 772 0 Previously in trend: Kostiantynivka direction

Russian forces blocked in Kupiansk: the outskirts of the city have been cleared Occupiers blocked in Kupiansk: entire north-western outskirts of city have been cleared, - DeepState Defence Forces soldiers blocked Russian occupiers in Kupiansk and cleared the entire north-western outskirts of the city. 14 742 65 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Prepared groups and new tactics: Russian assaults on the Pokrovsk direction Russia is increasing assault groups in Pokrovsk direction - "Rubizh" NGU Brigade Russian troops in the Pokrovsk direction began to use more trained assault groups of 5–7 people, drawing on marine reserves. 969 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Syrskyi on preserving the lives of soldiers We are not fighting for ruins. When defence truly loses all meaning, I give order and we withdraw units, - Syrskyi The price of our soldiers' lives is infinitely higher than a few hundred metres of land — this is the key difference between Ukraine and Russia. 2 331 30 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Battles for Pokrovsk Situation in Siversk is tense, it is difficult in Myrnohrad. Defense of Pokrovsk continues - "East" Grouping of Troops Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the "East "Grouping of Troops are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 84 Russian assaults over the past day. 1 259 4 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Sіversk direction

Russia advances only 1.5–4.5 km per month with significant losses Worthless result with significant losses - Syrskyi on enemy’s advance on front The Russian army is advancing slowly on the front lines, while suffering heavy losses. 2 701 81 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Battles in the east of Ukraine Russian advance

The Armed Forces of Ukraine still control part of Pokrovsk: what is known? Soldiers refute Putin’s lies about "capture" of Pokrovsk by raising Ukrainian flag, - BBC Ukrainian defense forces continue to hold the northern part of Pokrovsk, despite statements by the Kremlin dictator that Russian occupation forces have complete control over the city. 3 307 13 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation in Vovchansk Fighting continues in several areas of Vovchansk, destruction of city is critical, - Trehubov Ukrainian units are holding their positions in three areas of Vovchansk, while Russian troops are attempting to break through from the north and center. 1 185 5 Previously in trend: Battles in Vovchansk

The Russians are pushing towards Orikhiv to get artillery fire on Zaporizhzhia Russians are moving in columns to shell Zaporizhzhia with artillery: how front-line Orikhiv lives. VIDEO The town of Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region is located 7–10 km from the combat zone. It is via this area that Russian occupation forces want to move closer to Zaporizhzhia. 4 263 7 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

Siversk Situation in Siversk area complicated, half of city under enemy control, - DeepState Russian occupation forces continue to drag their infantry into the city of Siversk in Donetsk Oblast. Half of the settlement has been captured by enemy troops. 3 494 20 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Sіversk direction

Fighting in the Pokrovsk direction: Ukrainian Armed Forces seek to avoid encirclement Defence forces carried out manoeuvre in Pokrovsk direction to prevent encirclement, - media Ukrainian soldiers carried out a manoeuvre in the Pokrovsk direction to prevent potential encirclement and straighten the front line. 3 891 16 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Enemy tactics, destruction of logistics and drones: the situation on the front line In Dnipropetrovsk region, Russians are pushing where they can. They try to bypass areas where they are being repelled, - 59th SAB Russian troops are trying to exert pressure only on those sections of the front where they can achieve success, avoiding strong resistance. 651 7 Previously in trend: Russian offensive in Dnipropetrovsk region

Pokrovsk Enemy is trying to infiltrate northern part of Pokrovsk, taking advantage of fog, - "East" Grouping of Troops Ukrainian Defence Forces units in the area of responsibility of the "East" Grouping of Troops are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 77 Russian assaults over the past day. 976 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk Search and assault operations in Pokrovsk. Defense forces eliminate enemy on approaches to Myrnohrad - GF "East" Ukrainian Defense Forces units in the area of responsibility of the Group of Forces "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 82 Russian assaults over the past day. 2 068 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk Defence forces control northern part of Pokrovsk and block advance of occupiers in city centre, - "East" Group of Forces Defense forces control the northern part of Pokrovsk and are blocking the advance of Russian invaders in the city center. 1 828 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Defense forces inflict significant losses on Russians in Sumy region Situation in north of Sumy region is stable, Defense Forces are inflicting losses on enemy - Syrskyi The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding their positions in the North Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, inflicting significant losses on the Russians in terms of manpower and equipment. 1 158 11 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

Dobropillia under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Reports of Russians seizing Dobropillia in Zaporizhzhia region are false – General Staff. VIDEO The information spread by Russia claiming control of Dobropillia near Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region is fake. 2 655 6 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Ukraine’s defence forces secure key areas of Vovchansk Southern part and eastern and western outskirts of Vovchansk are under control of Defence Forces – 16th Army Corps Ukraine’s Defence Forces control the eastern, western and southern parts of Vovchansk, as well as the settlements of Lyman, Vilcha and Synelnykove in the Kharkiv sector. 868 0 Previously in trend: Battles in Vovchansk

Part of Pokrovsk under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: statement by Syrskyi Units of Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold northern part of Pokrovsk, - Syrskyi Ukrainian soldiers continue to hold the northern part of Pokrovsk. Currently, attempts by the Russian Federation to assemble assault infantry groups are being blocked. 1 829 11 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia has not fully occupied Pokrovsk: statement by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Armed Forces of Ukraine hold northern part of Pokrovsk, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine The information published by the German newspaper Bild about the alleged occupation of Pokrovsk is not true. 2 467 8 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Number of clashes in November In November, record number of clashes took place at front - almost 6 thousand - Ministry of Defense In November, the number of combat clashes recorded on the front line exceeded the average monthly figures for this year. 321 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front