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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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The situation on the front as of 11 January 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. 321 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Dynamics of the occupation of territory in December 2025 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. 1 414 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Russian advance

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. 1 066 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. 3 748 15 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Elimination of Russian occupiers

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. 5 420 84 Previously in trend: Syrskyi briefing

Occupiers in Pokrovsk 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. 5 911 39 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff report as of 18 November 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. 494 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Syrskyi’s meeting with commanders 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. 2 539 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

The situation on the front as of 5 November 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. 1 104 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Budanov and DIU soldiers in Pokrovsk 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. 10 405 44 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation on the front as of 2 November 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. 825 17 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Syrskyi in Pokrovsk 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. 9 643 67 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

our military in Kupiansk 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. 3 635 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

General Staff report 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. 747 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Report of the General Staff 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. 463 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military. What did they talk about? Zelenskyy: 168.8 sq km liberated during Dobropillia counteroffensive operation. PHOTO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military. 2 487 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Report of the General Staff 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. 404 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Police officer rescues wounded man 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. 4 461 73 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Serhiy Storozhenko 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 oath and defected to Russia - Serhiy Storozhenko. 4 599 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

The Russians occupied Hryhorivka Defense Forces clear Pankivka, Russians occupy Hryhorivka – DeepState. MAPS The Defense Forces have cleared Pankivka in Donetsk region of Russian troops. 5 342 6 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

General Staff report 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. 447 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Report of the General Staff 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. 851 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Defence forces repelled positions in the Pokrovsk direction 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. 8 114 13 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

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

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

Summary from the General Staff of the Armed Forces 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. 489 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Summary from the General Staff 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. 457 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers broke out of encirclement near Rivnopil in Donetsk region 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. 4 084 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

The enemy is advancing in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions 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. 6 763 8 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map Russian advance

Summary of the General Staff 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. 679 2 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

AFU 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. 767 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

General Staff report 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. 460 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

128 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. 23 435 58 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Awarding of military personnel Defence forces have stabilised situation in Pokrovsk direction and in some places have seized tactical initiative, - Syrskyi. PHOTO The Pokrovsk direction is one of the most difficult sections of the Russian-Ukrainian war front. 3 304 13 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Syrskyi awarded military personnel Operation in Kursk has achieved most of its objectives. Buffer zone remains relevant today, - Syrskyi. PHOTOS During the working visit, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi awarded our soldiers who distinguished themselves during the Kursk operation. 4 377 41 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

Toretsk Occupiers advanced near Tarasivka, Nelipivka and Toretsk - DeepState. MAPS Russian invaders are advancing in the Donetsk region. 7 507 1

Syrsky in the Sumy sector Enemy is trying to push us out of Kursk region and seize border areas of Sumy region – Syrskyi. PHOTO Intense fighting is currently taking place in Sumy region in areas near the state border and in the Russian Federation. 2 486 8 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

border of Sumy region, map Russians claim to have captured Basivka in Sumy region: SBGS denies it. MAP Russians are spreading lies about the seizure of the village of Basivka in the Sumy region. The spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Andrii Demchenko, said that the village is not under the control of the occupiers. 6 699 13 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

Situation at front as of 19 March Russian troops continue their assaults near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. Over 20 attacks repelled in Kursk region, - General Staff. MAP In total, 140 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 18 March 2025. 724 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Kursk region Battles for Chasiv Yar Battles for Toretsk

Command withdraws Ukrainian Armed Forces from Kurakhove pocket in Donetsk region Defence forces withdrew from Kurakhove ’pocket’ in Donetsk region – media. MAP In mid-February 2025, the military leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine decided to withdraw from the Kurakhove "pocket". This helped to save the lives of soldiers and improve defence in the Donetsk region. 10 552 16 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrew from Kurakhove pocket

General Staff map General Staff map confirms withdrawal of Defence Forces from Sudzha. PHOTO A map of the fighting in the Kursk region published in the morning report of the General Staff shows that the Defence Forces are currently outside of Sudzha. 15 237 133 Previously in trend: Russian Offensive in Kursk Region Threat of encirclement of the AFU in Kursk Withdrawal of Defence Forces from Kursk Oblast

Novosilka map Ukrainian defence forces push back enemy near Novosilka, Russian troops advance in Kursk region - DeepState. MAP Defence forces have driven back the enemy near Novosilka in Donetsk, and Russian troops are advancing in Kursk region. 9 703 29 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps UAF operation in the Kursk region Russian Offensive in Kursk Region Threat of encirclement of the AFU in Kursk

Lebedivka map Enemy occupied Lebedivka and advanced in Cherkaske Porichne in Kursk region - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in the Kursk region. 8 782 22 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps UAF operation in the Kursk region Threat of encirclement of the AFU in Kursk

Situation at front as of 5 March 2025 Russian troops tried to advance in Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. 30 attacks were repelled in Kursk region - General Staff. MAP In total, 108 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 4 March 2025. 792 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Kursk region Hostilities in south Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Nikolayevo-Darino Enemy advances near Nikolayevo-Darino in Kursk region - DeepState. MAP Russian troops advance near  Nikolayevo-Darino in the Kursk region of Russia. 4 205 10 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region Updated DeepState maps

General Staff report Russian troops tried to advance near Kostiantynopil, Novoocheretuvate, and Burlatske - General Staff. MAP In total, 98 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 25 February 2025. 1 047 2

Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff report Enemy attacked in Pokrovsk sector most, 10 attacks were repelled in Kursk region - General Staff. MAP Over the last day, 18 February 2025, 156 combat engagements took place in the frontline. 510 1

Situation at front as of 16 February Ukrainian Armed Forces record 261 combat engagements in frontline over last day, most enemy attacks repelled in ’Pokrovsk sector - General Staff. MAP In total, 261 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 15 February 2025. 902 2

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