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With the increasing intensity in military actions by Russian forces, Ukraine witnesses ongoing challenges on its front lines. Notably, areas like Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka have become epicenters of combat, recording significant numbers of engagements. As of now, 207 encounters have been reported, making it clear that the Sloviansk direction is under heightened threat. Reports from the General Staff state changes in offensive tactics, such as infiltration by small groups, which have intensified the situation. Given the continuous pressure from Russian forces, especially in clusters like Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka, and Sloviansk, the Ukrainian Defense Forces remain resolute, demonstrating resilience amidst unprecedented military challenges.
What are the main sectors of intense fighting in Ukraine's conflict?
The main sectors witnessing intense fighting include Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk, and Druzhkivka. These areas record frequent engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, indicating strategic significance in ongoing military operations.
How have Russian military tactics evolved in the current conflict?
Recent reports indicate Russian forces have shifted tactics to include infiltration by small groups, attempting to bypass detection and exploit gaps in Ukrainian defenses. This approach is complemented by extensive use of drones and guided aerial bombs, adding complexity to frontline engagements.
What challenges do Ukrainian Defense Forces face in high-combat areas?
Ukrainian Defense Forces face numerous challenges, including continuous assaults by Russian troops in critical areas like Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka. The evolution in enemy tactics, along with constant pressure and the occupation attempts by Russian troops, present significant hurdles in maintaining territorial integrity.
How has the situation in Kostiantynivka affected the broader conflict dynamics?
The situation in Kostiantynivka is critical, with Russian forces advancing and establishing footholds. This has implications for the broader conflict, as control over such sectors can influence military operations and strategic initiatives, highlighting vulnerabilities and determining future engagements.
What role do drones play in the military actions between Russia and Ukraine?
Drones have become instrumental on the battlefield, used extensively by Russian forces for reconnaissance, striking positions, and supporting infiltration tactics. Their deployment disrupts traditional defense strategies, requiring dynamic countermeasures from Ukrainian forces.
How does the General Staff assess the overall military situation in Ukraine?
According to the General Staff, the situation across several sectors remains critical. The Russian military's persistent advances underscore ongoing threats to Ukraine's defensive lines, with prominent actions in areas such as Sloviansk, which reflect strategic priorities and military intensification.
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No chance of enemy offensive: how Middle strikes are expanding kill zone in the Sloviansk sector. PHOTOS Over the past four months, the number of targets hit by middle strikes at an operational depth of over 20 km has increased on average by approximately 13 times, whilst the number of targets hit at a distance of over 40 km has increased by 44 times. 3 620 3 Previously in trend: Drone industry
Russia carried out an air strike on Kramatorsk district: one person killed, 15 others injured. PHOTO On the evening of 13 August, Russian invaders carried out air strikes on Kramatorsk and the village of Bilenke in the Donetsk region. Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed and 15 were injured. 949 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk
There were 235 engagements on front line over past 24 hours: Pokrovsk, Sloviansk and Lyman sectors remain hottest, - General Staff. MAP Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has been most actively attacking Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the Sloviansk, Lyman, Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors. A total of 235 combat engagements were recorded. 1 087 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector Fighting in the Sloviansk direction
Over June, Russian troops occupied 84 sq. km of Ukrainian territory – DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS In June 2026, Russian occupation forces captured 84 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory. At the same time, if the territories liberated by Ukraine's Defence Forces are taken into account, the overall balance for the enemy has remained negative for the second month in a row. 2 583 35 Previously in trend: Russian advance deoccupation of the territory
223 combat engagements in past 24 hours: Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors remain hottest, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past 24 hours, on 6 June 2026, 223 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. 509 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
242 combat engagements recorded on frontline over past day: Russia attacks most heavily in three directions – General Staff. MAPS A total of 242 combat engagements were recorded on the frontline over the past day, May 17, 2026. 767 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
234 combat engagements on front line over past 24 hours: highest number of enemy attacks were in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors, – General Staff. MAP In total, over the past 24 hours, on 16 May 2026, 234 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. 467 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
NATO and EU coordinate support for Ukraine: focus on air defence and logistics – Syrskyi. PHOTOS Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with the chairs of the NATO and European Union military committees, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone and General Seán Clancy. 1 348 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front Cooperation between Ukraine and NATO
Over 10,000 violations of Easter truce by enemy have been recorded, with 107 clashes on front line over past 24 hours, – General Staff. MAP In total, over the past 24 hours, on 12 April 2026, 107 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. 650 7 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Syrskyi visited Southern Operational Zone: Enemy is reinforcing its forces and seeks to turn tide of fighting. PHOTO During his latest working visit to the Southern Operational Zone, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with the command staff of military command structures, military units, and subunits involved in carrying out combat missions to repel the armed... 2 617 14 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south
Over past 24 hours, there were 144 combat engagements on front line: largest number of enemy attacks were repelled in Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past 24 hours, on 14 March 2026, 144 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. 672 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Three police officers from Bukovyna were killed while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO On 14 February, while performing a combat mission in the Donetsk region, three police officers from Bukovyna – Volodymyr Voitsekhovskyi, Mykhailo Heshko and Anatolii Yurchak – were killed by Russian artillery fire. They were fighters in a special police rifle battalion. 8 091 54 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Ruscists occupy village of Bondarne in Donetsk region – DeepState. MAPS Russian troops have occupied the village of Bondarne and advanced in Nykyforivka in the Donetsk region. 3 590 8 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map
136 combat engagements per day on front: most intense fighting in Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Huliaypole directions, - General Staff. MAP In total, 136 combat clashes were recorded on the front line over the past day, 23 January. 649 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
133 clashes in 24 hours: Pokrovsk and Huliaypole directions remain hottest, - General Staff. MAP In total, 133 combat clashes were recorded on the front line over the past day, 17 January. 568 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Over past day, there were 173 combat engagements on front line, and 47 enemy assaults were stopped in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past day, 10 January 2026, 173 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 447 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
In December, enemy has occupied 445 km² of Ukrainian territory, most of it in Pokrovsk direction, - DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS In December, Russian invaders occupied 445km2 of Ukrainian territory — 12% less than in November. 1 663 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Russian advance
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. 1 221 9
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. 3 942 15 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Elimination of Russian occupiers
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... 5 650 84 Previously in trend: Syrskyi briefing
Russian troops being spotted in area of railway station in Pokrovsk, - DeepState. PHOTO Russian military personnel have been spotted near the railway station in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast. 6 093 39 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Defense Forces repel 40 assaults in Pokrovsk direction, enemy attacks in south – General Staff. MAPS In total, 151 combat clashes were recorded on the front line over the past day, 17 November. 640 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Syrskyi: In Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions, Ukrainian troops continue inflicting heavy losses on enemy. PHOTO In the Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions, Ukrainian defenders continue inflicting heavy losses on Russian forces in manpower and equipment, restricting their movements. 2 673 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Over 50 enemy assaults repelled in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff. MAP In total, over the past day, 4 November 2025, 154 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 1 334 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
DIU soldiers continue their operation in designated area of responsibility in Pokrovsk: fierce battles with the occupiers are ongoing. VIDEO+PHOTO The "Special Forces Unit Tymur" of the DIU of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine continues its operation in one of the areas of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, which is important from the point of view of front-line logistics. Fierce battles with Russian occupiers are ongoing. 10 575 44 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Over past day, there were 143 combat engagements on front line, and 50 enemy assaults were repelled in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff In total, over the past day, 1 November 2025, 143 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 1 069 17 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Pokrovsk - we are holding. Myrnohrad - we are holding. There is no encirclement or blockade of cities, - Syrskyi. PHOTO Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the front line again. 9 863 67 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
SRG in Kupiansk and threat of encirclement: How 15th Brigade of NGU is holding strategic hub against Russian assaults. VIDEO+PHOTOS Ukrainian Witness journalists visited Kharkiv region where they talked to the commander and soldiers of the 15th "Kara-Dag" Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine about the situation in the Kupiansk sector. 3 870 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
Defence forces stopped enemy assault operations in Kupiansk area and repelled more than 50 attacks in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff. MAP In total, 155 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline yesterday, 30 September 2025. 907 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Over past day, there have been more than 130 combat engagements on front line, with 53 enemy assaults repelled in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff. MAP In total, 136 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline yesterday, 28 September 2025. 664 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Zelenskyy: 168.8 sq km liberated during Dobropillia counteroffensive operation. PHOTO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military. 2 817 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
There were 156 combat engagements on front line during the day. Most of attacks were repelled in Pokrovsk and Lyman directions, - General Staff. MAP In total, 156 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline yesterday, 21 September 2025. 638 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
He pulled him out from under fire and carried on his shoulders for hour: police officer with call sign Karabin saved life of seriously wounded comrade in Donetsk region. PHOTOS A Kyiv police officer with the call sign Karabin saved the life of a seriously wounded comrade in the Donetsk region. 4 687 73 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Russian assaults on Kupiansk are being commanded by traitor from Crimea Storozhenko - BBC Ukraine. PHOTOS Russian troops are attempting to storm the Ukrainian city of Kupyansk, advancing through an underground gas pipeline under the Oskil River, similar to tactics previously used near Avdiivka and Sudzha. The operation to attack the city is being led by a former Ukrainian officer who betrayed his... 4 803 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
Defense Forces clear Pankivka, Russians occupy Hryhorivka – DeepState. MAPS The Defense Forces have cleared Pankivka in Donetsk region of Russian troops. 5 532 6 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map
184 clashes on front in 24 hours, most attacks were repelled in Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions - General Staff. MAP In total, 184 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline yesterday, 13 September 2025. 520 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Defence forces repelled 51 enemy assaults in Novopavlivka direction and more than 60 attacks in Pokrovsk direction in 24 hours, - General Staff In total, 195 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline yesterday, 8 September 2025. 1 068 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Defence forces cleared Volodymyrivka and repelled enemy near three settlements in Donetsk Oblast, - DeepState. MAP Defence forces drove back the enemy near Razine, Zolotyi Kolodiaz and Novotoretske. 8 326 13 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map
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. 1 292 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
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. 1 024 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Enemy is not reducing pressure in Pokrovsk direction. There were 47 clashes there in past 24 hours - General Staff Over the last day, 177 combat engagements were registered. Pokrovsk, Lyman, North Slobozhanskyi, and Kursk directions remain the hottest. 646 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Sixty-seven enemy attacks were repelled in Pokrovsk direction, and fighting continues in Kursk region - General Staff. In total, 183 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline over the past day, 8 July 2025. 538 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
31st SMB fighters withdraw from ’pocket’ north of Rivnopil in Donetsk region – DeepState. MAP Soldiers of the 1st Mechanized Battalion of the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) have successfully withdrawn from a tactical encirclement north of Rivnopil, Donetsk region. 4 248 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
Russian forces advanced in Kamianske, Zaporizhzhia region and settlements in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions – DeepState. MAPS Russian occupiers have made advances in several settlements across Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions. 6 916 8 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map Russian advance
Over past day, there have been more than 200 combat clashes on front line, most of them in Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions and in Kursk region, - General Staff. MAP In total, 203 combat engagements took place on the frontline yesterday, 14 June 2025. 774 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Over 50 enemy attacks repelled in Pokrovsk direction, occupiers exert pressure in Kharkiv region – General Staff. MAPS A total of 166 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 31 May 2025. 885 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
There were 191 combat engagements on front line during day. Largest number of enemy attacks took place in Pokrovsk and Kursk directions - General Staff. MAPS A total of 191 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 30 May 2025. 586 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine
Nurse from 128th TDF Brigade eliminated group of occupiers with grenade launcher and saved unit from encirclement. PHOTO Svitlana, a nurse with the 128th Separate Brigade of the TDF, eliminated a group of occupiers with a well-aimed shot from a grenade launcher, saving her unit from encirclement. 23 690 58 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
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