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The Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) continue to demonstrate resilience and tactical acumen amid ongoing conflicts, especially in regions like Kursk and Pokrovsk. In 2025, the UAF has been particularly active, repelling numerous attacks, enhancing their mechanized brigades, and optimizing through vital foreign support and technological advancements. Recent reports highlight the strategic management of resources, including the non-transfer of Air Force engineering specialists and controversial infantry reassignments. Enhanced with new equipment like the D-21 drones and backed by substantial international assistance, the UAF is focused on not just defending the nation but also on strategic offensive measures that pressure adversary positions and command centers. The ongoing developments signal both challenges and robust adaptations by the Ukrainian military forces.
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Syrskyi Syrskyi assured that highly qualified personnel of Air Force will not be transferred to infantry: These are specialists who have no one to replace Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi assured that highly qualified personnel of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not be transferred to the infantry. 4 686 120

90% of servicemen who returned from the AWOL continue to serve Why do military go AWOL and under what conditions are they ready to return - survey results "Volunteer fighters are just as susceptible to AWOL as those forcibly conscripted. One of the key factors contributing to AWOL is the low professional competency of commanders." 13 501 65

Zelenskyy names the number of the Ukrainian army 880 thousand soldiers are now in army. They are defending entire territory of Ukraine - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Ukrainian army currently numbers 880,000 people. The defense forces are facing 600,000 Russian invaders in the country. 4 285 55

Kryvonozhko Specialists of Air Force Engineering and Aviation Service will not be transferred to other units of Armed Forces, - Commander of Air Force Kryvonozhko There will be no transfers of aviation engineering specialists to units of other branches of the Armed Forces. This also applies to other specialties that are in short supply in the Air Force. 3 383 30

Aircraft maintenance technicians are being transferred to infantry Aircraft maintenance technicians are being transferred to infantry: soldiers say there is threat to defense of sky. VIDEO Specialists of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are being transferred to the infantry. Mobile fire groups are also being reduced. 29 463 220 Previously in trend: War

Formation of the 156th Brigade Despite decision of Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s HQ, manning of new 156th Mechanized Brigade continues - Butusov Supreme Commander-in-Chief's HQ decided to suspend the formation of new brigades and send replenishment to already established and experienced brigades. 12 329 27

The General Staff’s nightly report on January 9 Ukrainian defenders repel 25 invaders’ attacks in Kursk direction, one combat engagement is still ongoing - General Staff The defense forces are directing their efforts to thwart the Russian invaders' offensive plans and deplete their combat potential. Since the beginning of the day, 144 combat clashes have taken place. 964 2

Occupier tried to shoot down a Ukrainian drone with a rifle Occupier tries to shoot down drone by shooting it, and moment later lies in field with bloody face. VIDEO  Soldiers of the 107th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade of the Favorit Company attacked the Russian invader with a kamikaze drone. The occupier desperately tried to shoot down the Ukrainian drone with a rifle. 13 753 32

AFU strikes Russian command post in occupied Khartsyzsk AFU strikes at ruscists command post in occupied Khartsyzsk - General Staff The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck at the command post of the Russian invaders in the occupied Khartsyzsk, Donetsk region. 3 311 5

Nightly report of the General Staff Defense Forces eliminate 171 and wound 218 invaders in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff The defense forces are directing their efforts to thwart the Russian invaders' offensive plans and deplete their combat potential. Since the beginning of the day, 159 combat engagements have taken place. 515 3 Previously in trend: War

Draft law on sending AFU abroad: Rada to consider amendments to laws during martial law Verkhovna Rada to consider draft law on sending Armed Forces abroad during martial law The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law that allows sending units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to other countries during martial law. 7 161 29 Previously in trend: War

General Staff report on 7 January Ukrainian Armed Forces repel 94 Russian attacks in Kursk region over 24 hours - General Staff A total of 218 combat engagements were registered over the last day. Most of them took place in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions and in the Kursk region. 1 117 5 Previously in trend: War

AFU in Kursk region New Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region sends signal to Trump and may become important argument in negotiations with Russia - DW The Ukrainian army is advancing in Kursk region, although it is facing increasing pressure from Russia. Experts agree that Kyiv is sending a signal to Donald Trump. 11 863 56

The enemy sends up to a hundred infantrymen to storm Ukrainian positions in Kharkiv region every day Enemy sends up to hundred infantrymen to storm Ukrainian positions in Kharkiv region every day In the Kharkiv region, Russian occupiers are making daily offensives against the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, using up to a hundred infantrymen in each wave. 500 0 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian Armed Forces to receive new logistics robotic system D-21 Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive latest D-21 unmanned aerial complex for logistics and combat missions. PHOTO The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has approved the use of the latest D-21 unmanned logistics system in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 131 4 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine received 1,000 laptops, tablets and equipment for combat systems Armed Forces of Ukraine received technical assistance worth 3.3 million euros from partners from Estonia, Netherlands and Luxembourg - Umerov Ukraine is strengthening the digital capabilities of the Armed Forces with technical assistance worth more than 3.3 million euros from allies from Estonia, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. 423 9 Previously in trend: War

Report of General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine on 3 January 2025 Russia is actively attacking at Pokrovsk, Kurakhove and Vremivka directions. Ukraine’s General Staff: 138 combat engagements over last day Over the past 24 hours, 138 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 583 0 Previously in trend: War

Training of Anna of Kyiv Brigade in France Zelenskyy to hold meeting of Headquarters of Supreme Commander-in-Chief, main topic - investigation into 155th Brigade "Anna of Kyiv" - Butusov Tomorrow, on January 3, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the facts about the circumstances of the formation, training and support of the 155th Mechanized Brigade. 16 711 59

The Main Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defense will analyze the Ground Forces Command of the AFU Ministry of Defense to conduct comprehensive analysis of Ground Forces Command of AFU and optimize management processes - Umierov The Main Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Ground Forces Command of the AFU. After the inspection, the defense ministry plans to implement reforms and optimize management processes. 3 654 46

SBI launches investigation into massive AWOL of 155th Brigade name after Anna of Kyiv in France SBI launches investigation into massive AWOL in 155th "Anna of Kyiv" brigade following media reports The State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the abuse of power and desertion in the 155th mechanized brigade "Anna of Kyiv" following an investigation published in the media. 18 665 116

War Field in Kursk region is littered with bodies of Russian invaders and broken armored vehicles. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers of the 225th separate assault battalion filmed the killed Russian soldiers in the Kursk region. The field is literally littered with the bodies of the occupiers. 18 812 22 Previously in trend: War

Stormtroopers cleared village Our stormtroopers eliminated platoon of occupiers near Pokrovsk, reinforced group there and returned with full strength. VIDEO Not far from Pokrovsk, the stormtroopers of the 425th separate assault battalion of the "Skala" unit carried out an operation, destroying an entire platoon of occupiers. Our warriors eliminated the occupiers in one group who were trying to hide in houses. 7 273 8 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers are looking for relatives of AFU soldiers in TOT Russians are looking for relatives of Ukrainian soldiers in occupied territories - NRC Russians continue filtration measures in the temporarily occupied territories, in particular, they are now looking for relatives of the Armed Forces, there are cases of their forced eviction. 3 178 14

liquidation of Russian troops Since beginning of year, losses of Russian troops have exceeded 421 thousand people. In 2024, enemy paid highest price since beginning of invasion, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting on the results of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2024. 4 860 30

Kursk region AFU may withdraw from Kursk region by spring 2025 - Bloomberg Ukrainian Armed Forces have already lost half of the seized territory in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. By the beginning of spring 2025, the Ukrainian military may withdraw from the Kursk region, as they risk being surrounded. 8 438 42 Previously in trend: War

military personnel Cabinet of Ministers approves list of positions of military personnel who are required to speak English The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a list of positions of military officers, sergeants and non-commissioned officers who are required to speak English. 6 264 24 Previously in trend: Defense

General Staff report on 27 December During 26 December, 171 combat engagements were recorded. Most of them were in Pokrovsk, Lyman and Kurakhove sectors During 26 December 2024, 171 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 417 2 Previously in trend: War

Deputy Commander of the 810th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade of the RF Armed Forces killed as a result of Ukrainian Armed Forces strike on Lgov in Kursk region Deputy Commander of 810th SNIB of RF AF killed in Lgov, Kursk region - StratCom As a result of a strike by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on Wednesday, December 25, on the command post of the 810th Separate Naval Infantry Brigade (SNIB) of the Russian Armed Forces in the city of Lgov, Kursk region, Russian servicemen were eliminated. 6 433 15 Previously in trend: War

Enterprise producing ballistic missile fuel was hit in Rostov region of Russia Enterprise producing ballistic missile fuel is hit in Rostov region of Russia - StratCom of Armed Forces of Ukraine The Armed Forces of Ukraine have struck a Russian military-industrial complex facility in Rostov region that produced fuel for ballistic missiles. 5 566 14 Previously in trend: War

Magyar appealed to Bezuhla to stop working for the enemy "Leave AFU alone!" - Magyar appeals to Bezuhla to stop aiding enemy. VIDEO People`s Deputy Mariana Bezuhla is working for the enemy by slandering the military. 20 447 202

Ukrainian poet Oleksii Bezpaltsev dies at the front Kharkiv poet and prose writer Oleksii Bezpaltsev died at front. PHOTO Poet and prose writer Oleksii Bezpaltsev was killed while performing a combat mission in the Kharkiv region. 3 877 5 Previously in trend: War

AFU strike at Russian Armed Forces command post in Lgov Ukrainian Armed Forces hit Russian military command post in Lgov - StratCom. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces struck at the Russian occupiers' command post in the town of Lgov. 13 888 48 Previously in trend: War

Nightly report of the General Staff on December 24 Since beginning of day, 248 combat engagements took place in frontline, most of them in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff A total of 248 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy's attempts to advance into the depths of our territory, inflicting fire damage on them. 484 4 Previously in trend: War

Venislavskyi on the bill on demobilization Currently, priority is to ensure rotation in AFU. It’s too early to talk about demobilization - "servant of people" Venislavskyi In the short term - within the next six months - it is too early to say that the bill on demobilization will appear in the Verkhovna Rada and be adopted. 3 599 34 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian military How three infantrymen managed to hold our positions for 56 days, destroy enemy and get out unharmed. VIDEO Soldier Anton Samkov, together with two infantrymen, 58-year-old Andrii Chapukhin and 56-year-old Ivan Stasiv, held their position near Robotyn in Zaporizhzhia for 56 days. 11 717 49 Previously in trend: War

first unit of Ukrainian Legion, which is currently being formed in Poland, has already left for Ukraine First volunteers of Ukrainian Legion have arrived in Ukraine - Ambassador Bodnar The first unit of the Ukrainian Legion, which is currently being formed in Poland, has already left for Ukraine. The soldiers will continue their training here. 3 260 8

military, armed forces Servicemen who returned from AWOL will receive payments again after order to enlist in reserve battalion - Military Law Enforcement Service Servicemen who voluntarily returned to their military unit from the AWOL will continue to receive payments and allowances. The resumption of all payments and allowances will take place after the official order to enlist in the reserve battalion. 3 534 9

Sting singing to accompaniment of Ukrainian soldier World-famous musician Sting sang legendary "Shape of my Heart" to bandura of Ukrainian soldier Taras Stoliar. VIDEO The world-famous musician Sting sang the legendary hit "Shape of my Heart" to the accompaniment of Ukrainian soldier Taras Stolyar, who played the bandura. 8 548 23 Previously in trend: War

afu Ambassador Bodnar: More than thousand applications have been submitted to Ukrainian Legion in Poland More than a thousand applications have been submitted to the Ukrainian Legion, which is being formed in Poland. 2 804 11

occupiers shot Ukrainian prisoners Occupiers once again shot Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered after being surrounded. VIDEO Russian invaders have again shot Ukrainian prisoners of war. This was recorded by drone operators of the 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade. 28 379 185 Previously in trend: War

Butusov on Ukrainian Armed Forces’ attack on Rylsk Ukrainian Armed Forces responded to Putin’s "high-tech duel" with strike on headquarters of 155th Marine Brigade of Russian Armed Forces in Rylsk, - Butusov Ukraine's armed forces responded to Putin's "high-tech duel" by launching 10 missiles at the headquarters of Russia's 155th Marine Brigade in Rylsk, Kursk region. 44 600 66

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Tusk says he will discuss equipping Ukrainian army brigades with partners Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that he intends to discuss equipping Ukrainian brigades with other partners. 763 10 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian defence forces destroy Russian "Osa-AKM" air defence system with precision strike Ukrainian defence forces destroy Russian "Osa-AKM" air defence system with precision strike. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Ukrainian Defence Forces conducted a precision strike on a Russian "Osa-AKM" anti-aircraft missile system that was trying to hide in a shelter. 6 702 8

Fighting in Kursk region: what is known Situation in Kursk region has become more difficult for Ukrainian troops - Economist In the Kursk region, the Russian army increased pressure even before the DPRK soldiers entered the battle. 8 926 16

New SOVA 10 strike drone approved for use in AFU New SOVA 10 strike drone authorized for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has authorized the use of a new SOVA 10 attack drone in the Armed Forces. 2 059 1 Previously in trend: War

situation at front, map Ukrainian Armed Forces push back Russians near Kolisnykivka in Kharkiv region, enemy advances in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAPS Ukrainian defence forces pushed back the Russian invaders near the village of Kolisnykivka, Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region. 6 493 2 Previously in trend: War

afu, training New recruits will have one and half times more firearms training - Land Forces From now on, during the 30 days of basic military training, the cadets will practice 31 exercises in rifle shooting. Until recently, recruits practiced 20 such exercises. 3 754 34 Previously in trend: War

afu, military Since beginning of full-scale invasion, three Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers have been killed as result of Russian chemical attacks on frontline - Support Forces Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, three Ukrainian servicemen have died as a result of poisoning by chemicals used by Russians on the battlefield. 1 106 9 Previously in trend: War

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