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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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Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Situation is most difficult now in Pokrovsk direction, occupiers trying to gain foothold by all means. VIDEO The situation on the front line is currently most difficult in the Pokrovsk direction. As in previous weeks, this direction has seen a large concentration of Russian forces and the most intense fighting. 2 094 27 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Russian BTR at the entrance to Myrnohrad is being destroyed by Ukrainian drones Marines’ drones from 38th Brigade destroyed occupiers in armoured vehicles as they attempted to break through to Myrnohrad. VIDEO Drone operators from the 38th Separate Marine Infantry Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi dealt a devastating blow to enemy armoured vehicles that were attempting to break through to residential areas in the eastern part of Myrnohrad. 4 718 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

The Russians hung the Russian flag at the entrance to Pokrovsk. It was destroyed. Ruscists had installed tricolour flag on stella at entrance of Pokrovsk: AFU destroyed it. VIDEO The occupiers hung a tricolour flag on the "Pokrovsk" Stella at entrance of the city. 6 430 24 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Yehorivka Soldiers of "Skelia" regiment cleared Yehorivka in Dnipropetrovsk region of Russians: dozens of occupiers destroyed. VIDEO Soldiers of the 425th separate assault regiment "Skelia" cleared the village of Yehorivka in the Oleksandrivka sector from Russian invaders. Dozens of invaders were killed. The Ukrainian flag is now flying again in the village. 7 627 19 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

pokrovsk Russians have concentrated their main strike force against Pokrovsk, fierce fighting continues in city, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Russian troops have concentrated their main strike group against the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 7 159 33 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The Armed Forces of Ukraine cleared Torske. How did it happen? "Skelia" Regiment fighters clears Torske in Donetsk region: up to 100 ruscists eliminated, several captured. VIDEO The soldiers of the 425th separate assault regiment "Skelia" have cleared Torske in the Donetsk region from Russian occupiers. 13 348 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in the area of Torske

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. 3 780 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

SOF behind enemy lines Special forces penetrated enemy’s rear in North Slobozhanskyi direction and set up ambush: 13 occupiers killed. VIDEO Group "A "of the 1st detachment of the 144th Special Operations Forces Centre conducted special operations in the North Slobozhanskyi direction. 7 652 14 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

The third assault killed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group in the Lyman direction. 3rd SAB eliminates enemy SRG in Lyman direction: "Russians won’t surrender? Fine then.". VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Assault Brigade of the 3rd Army Corps showed how they eliminated a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) in the Lyman direction. 9 404 11 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

SOF operated behind enemy lines SOF group entered enemy’s rear in North Slobozhanskyi direction, destroyed occupiers at close range and seized their documents. VIDEO Operators of a unit of the Special Operations Forces conducted a successful reconnaissance in the North Slobozhanskyi direction. 12 487 6 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

The military showed the repulsion of the Russian Federation’s offensive near Dobropillia Defense Forces repel Russian assault near Dobropillia: equipment destroyed, occupiers eliminated. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders thwarted another Russian offensive in the Dobropillia sector. The enemy suffered significant losses. 3 727 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Situation in Dobropillia direction

What is happening in Dnipropetrovsk region? The military reported on the Russian Federation’s assaults Russians’ goal is not administrative borders of Donetsk Oblast; they plan to advance further into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, - 37th SMIB. VIDEO The fighting has reached Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukrainian defenders are already defending the region, in particular in the Mezhivska and Novopavlivska communities. 2 485 6 Previously in trend: Russian offensive in Dnipropetrovsk region

SOF clears the building from occupiers SOF thwarted enemy’s attempt to advance in Kupiansk region: three occupiers eliminated, rest retreated. VIDEO The operators of the 8th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces disrupted the enemy's advance. 3 803 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Butusov War in October | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO On Sunday, 5 October, at 10:00 p.m., the platoon commander of the 13th "Khartiia" Brigade, which is fighting enemy UAV operators, Yurii Butusov, will hold a live broadcast to comment on the course of hostilities at the front. 5 515 5

Zelenskyy Since start of Dobropillia counteroffensive, Ukrainian forces have liberated over 174 sq km – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Since the start of the Dobropillia counter-offensive, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have managed to liberate more than 174 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory. 1 597 10 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

SOF behind enemy lines SOF soldiers again carried out successful operations behind enemy lines: three Russian servicemen and their transport destroyed, and documents and weapons of those eliminated seized. VIDEO The soldiers of the 73rd Marine Centre of the SOF together with the DIU soldiers once again conducted special operations behind enemy lines on their own territory. 5 771 4 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

SOF carried out a successful ambush on Russian territory SOF carried out successful operations behind Russian lines, ambushing Russian occupiers’ transport. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces conducted special operations in the rear of the Russian Federation. 8 198 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

demolition Azov Brigade thwarted attempt by occupiers to storm Kostiantynivka direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine, together with adjacent units, prevented the Russian occupiers from storming the village of Yablunivka in the Kostiantynivka direction. 5 314 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Report by the General Staff Over 1,300 combat engagements on frontline in past week – General Staff. VIDEO In the past seven days alone, there have been more than 1,300 combat engagements on the frontline, nearly a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. 960 0

Belgorod buffer zone Russian woman from Belgorod region: "Buffer zone is creeping closer to us, not there". AUDIO Intelligence officers from the DIU of MoD intercepted a telephone conversation of a Russian woman from Belgorod region who was talking about the approaching frontline. 5 794 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

Dnipropetrovsk region Soldiers of "Skelia" regiment cleared village of Filiia in Dnipropetrovsk region of occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers of the Skelia regiment liberated the village of Filiia on the administrative border of the Dnipropetrovsk region from Russian saboteurs. 5 493 15 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Enemy advance to Dnipropetrovsk region

Ukrainian military repels assault in the Sumy direction Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers repel assault by occupiers in Sumy direction. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers are holding the line on the border front in Sumy region, engaging Russian occupiers in close-quarters fighting. 6 041 2 Previously in trend: Repelling assault

Udachne is liberated Defence forces cleared Udachne in Donetsk Oblast and raised Ukrainian flag in village. VIDEO Defence forces have cleared the village of Udachne in Donetsk region from the enemy. 2 853 9 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

Most of Tolstoy in the Donetsk region has been deoccupied Most of village of Tolstoy in Donetsk region has been brought back under control of AFU, - OSGT "Dnipro". VIDEO Soldiers of the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade have brought most of the village of Tovste (Tolstoy), Donetsk region, back under the control of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 2 775 3 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

SOF eliminated the occupiers Video of the successful operation SOF soldiers cleared enemy positions: several Russian special forces soldiers were taken prisoner. VIDEO The soldiers of the 3rd Regiment of the SOF successfully cleared an area where, according to intelligence, there were more than a dozen Russian occupiers. 12 547 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Pokrovsk Defence forces have cleared Pokrovsk of Russian SRG. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders have cleared the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region from Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups. 6 412 26 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 4 338 65 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

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. 11 104 28 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

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. 4 005 4 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

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. 1 474 33 Previously in trend: Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff meeting Drone industry

Russian assault group Russian assault group of five occupiers before and after attack on Ukrainian positions. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers eliminated a Russian assault group of five occupiers in the Sumy region. 12 877 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

destruction of the occupiers Russians are actively storming Novokhatske in Donetsk region, enemy infantry is reaching western outskirts of settlement - DeepState. VIDEO Russian invaders are actively storming the village of Novokhatske, Volnovakha district, Donetsk region. 2 241 2

SOF eliminated four occupiers near the border and captured another one SOF carried out raid on group of Russian soldiers near border, one was captured: "We are brotherly peoples". VIDEO A unit of the Special Operations Forces raided a Russian position near the border with the aggressor country. 11 832 21 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russian reconnaissance group destroyed on the border with Russia. One captured SOF destroyed Russian reconnaissance group near border: one Russian soldier was captured. VIDEO The 6th Regiment of the Ranger Special Forces conducted special operations near the state border with Russia, destroying an enemy group of Russian occupiers 5 796 5 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

A soldier’s diary. A soldier from the 100th Mechanised Brigade on the fighting in Toretsk He held position in Toretsk for 49 consecutive days: video diary of 100th SMB infantryman. VIDEO A soldier of the 100th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yurii, along with two comrades, held a position in Toretsk for 49 consecutive days. 3 341 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Toretsk direction

Two Russian soldiers were captured by the State Border Guard Service in the Kupiansk direction. Posing as Ukrainian troops: Two ruscists captured on Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Soldiers from the "Pomsta" Brigade captured two servicemen from the Russian military unit "Storm-Z" on the Kupiansk direction. 7 248 19 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Destruction of group of Russian assault troops by SOF soldiers SOF destroyed group of Russian assault troops in enemy’s rear: "F#ck, there’s meat everywhere.". VIDEO Special operations forces destroyed an assault group of Russian occupiers in the enemy's rear. 20 076 42 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

SOF captured six occupiers. Video of operation SOF soldiers captured six occupiers behind enemy lines: "If you don’t get out you’re f#cked up, you’re surrounded". VIDEO During special operations behind enemy lines, the SOF soldiers forced six Russian soldiers to surrender. 14 782 34 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Russians hide heavy armoured vehicles in Pokrovsk sector in rear Enemy does not use armoured vehicles for assaults in Pokrovsk sector, - 38th Separate Marine Brigade. VIDEO The enemy in the Pokrovsk sector is trying to bring its personnel and ammunition to a safe distance and hide. They also hide armoured vehicles and do not use them for assaults. 4 210 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

SOF killed 25 Koreans in rear SOF soldiers on armoured Humvee drove into rear of Russians in Kursk region and eliminated 25 North Koreans in close combat. VIDEO Soldiers of the 6th "Ranger" Regiment of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted special operations against North Korean regular troops in the Kursk region of Russia. During the rapid contact, the Special Forces operators killed 25 North Koreans. 22 121 40 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region Close-quarters combat

72nd SMB repelled assault of Russian troops. What are occupiers’ losses? Failed assault on 72nd SMB position by Russian troops: enemy lost 2 tanks, 4 APCs and about 20 infantrymen. VIDEO The soldiers of the 72nd separate mechanised brigade repelled the assault of the Russian occupiers. 4 491 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

What Toretsk looks like on 14 April 2025 Ruscists turned Toretsk into ghost town. VIDEO The Russian occupation forces turned Toretsk into a ghost city, having destroyed it with shellings. 4 581 8 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk Situation in the Toretsk direction

situation in Dachne near Toretsk. Evacuation of wounded soldiers Evacuation at "zero line": how wounded soldiers are being transported from Dachne near Toretsk. VIDEO The journalists showed how the evacuation from the village of Dachne near Toretsk, which is held by the Defence Forces, is taking place. 3 400 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Toretsk sector Situation in the Donetsk region

Attack by Molniya UAV on Armed Forces vehicle in Kharkiv region Russian Federation is increasingly using "Molniya" UAVs in rear: moment of drone attack in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Russian "Molniya" drones are increasingly flying into the rear. A "Hyacinth-B" vehicle was attacked in the Kharkiv region. 9 161 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Hostilities in Kharkiv region

war Ukrainian defence forces destroyed enemy infantry and fortifications in Kramatorsk direction - Khortytsia OSGT. VIDEO In the Kramatorsk direction, FPV drones are destroying enemy firing positions and hiding places. 2 560 3 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Russians assault Uspenivka Enemy continues assault on Uspenivka, some forces eliminated on approaches – DeepState. VIDEO Russian troops are actively assaulting Uspenivka, near Pokrovsk. 2 523 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

occupier’s ammunition exploded Occupier flashed brightly on battlefield due to detonation of his own RPG. VIDEO A video was posted online showing the occupier exploding brightly as he crawled between the bushes. 9 055 20 Previously in trend: War Destruction of the occupiers

Soldiers throw hives with bees into occupiers’ cellar Soldiers throw two beehives into cellar with occupiers. VIDEO A video showing the first use of Ukrainian "combat" bees on the battlefield has been published online. 16 340 78 Previously in trend: War