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The Air Assault Troops of Ukraine are at the forefront of the conflict, increasing the intensity of their operations against invading forces. In March 2026, the Airborne Assault Forces have significantly escalated their strikes, resulting in over 3,000 Russian casualties. Notably, the 7th Airborne Corps plays a pivotal role in Pokrovsk, where their efforts have thwarted numerous enemy attacks and led to important territorial gains. The Sloviansk direction remains another key area of engagement, where infiltrations are met with firm resistance. High-tech innovations like exoskeletons are being tested at the frontline, further enhancing the troops' capabilities.

What recent actions have the Air Assault Troops taken against Russian forces?

In March 2026, the Air Assault Troops intensified their operations, resulting in significant Russian casualties. They were particularly active in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions, thwarting enemy attacks and capturing strategic locations.

How have the Air Assault Troops impacted the situation in Pokrovsk?

The troops played a significant role in defending Pokrovsk by carrying out effective strikes against Russian forces, including drone operations that destroyed enemy equipment and depots. Their active defense was crucial in repelling enemy offensives.

Why is the Sloviansk direction significant in the ongoing conflict?

The Sloviansk direction is strategically important as it is a focal point of enemy infiltration attempts. Air Assault Troops, notably from the 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade, have successfully resisted these advances, maintaining crucial defensive positions.

What innovations are the Air Assault Troops using in combat?

The Air Assault Troops are testing advanced technologies such as exoskeletons in combat scenarios. These innovations aim to enhance soldiers' endurance and efficiency, particularly in logistics and direct frontline operations, markedly improving their combat effectiveness.

Who are the primary adversaries of the Air Assault Troops in Ukraine?

The primary adversaries of the Air Assault Troops are the Russian military forces, which are attempting to advance and establish strategic control over key regions in Ukraine, such as Pokrovsk and Sloviansk. The Ukrainian troops are actively engaging and repelling these forces.

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What is happening in Pokrovsk? The Airborne Assault Troops told More than 300 Russians are in Pokrovsk, trying to reach northern outskirts of city, - Airborne Assault Troops Over the past few days, Russian occupiers have intensified their efforts to penetrate Pokrovsk using light vehicles via the southern outskirts. 2 642 24 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian paratroopers Ukrainian paratroopers capture 27 Russian soldiers in Kursk region. VIDEO Airborne assault troops, together with adjacent units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, captured 27 Russian servicemen in the Kursk region. 10 815 24

Fighting in the Sumy region Enemy is trying to create foothold for attack on Khotyn, which poses threat to Sumy, - 78th Brigade In the North Slobozhanskyi direction, in the area of responsibility of the 78th separate airborne assault brigade of the 7th Airborne Brigade of the Airborne Forces, the enemy is trying to create a foothold for further offensive actions in the direction of the village of Khotyn. 3 378 24 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

війна Soldiers of 81st AABr destroyed 4 occupant's armored vehicles. VIDEO Soldiers of the 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed four units of armored vehicles of the Russian occupiers. 13 572 22 Previously in trend: War

дшв Three prisoners shot by Russians were soldiers of 82nd Air Assault Brigade, - Air Assault Forces The Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners of war killed by Russians in Zaporizhzhia served in the 82nd Separate Air Assault Brigade. 12 376 21 Previously in trend: War

Paratroopers threw explosives into a dugout with Russians Ukrainian paratrooper scouts moved in to point-blank range of occupier-held fortification and blew it up with demolition charge. VIDEO In the Oleksandrivka direction,  Air Assault Forces troops continue burning the enemy out of well-fortified positions. As Censor.NET reports, unique close-quarters combat footage has appeared online, showing two fighters from the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion (SRB) and the 7th Assault Reserve Commandant’s Office of the Air Assault Forces demonstrating the highest level of tactical skill. 8 402 20 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

Budanov awarded paratroopers with weapons Budanov awarded paratroopers with weapons. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov awarded the servicemen of the 80th separate air assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with award pistols. 11 418 20 Previously in trend: Award weapon for paratroopers

війна Two paratroopers, who were under occupation for year and half, were returned to Ukraine. VIDEO Recently, two paratroopers who had been hiding in the occupied territory of one of Ukraine’s regions since the beginning of the full-scale war have been returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine. All this time, the soldiers were in an illegal situation and successfully hid thanks to local residents. 13 886 20 Previously in trend: War

дшв,техніка,знищення Paratroopers destroyed two tanks and IFV of Russian occupants along with their crews. VIDEO Soldiers of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to successfully perform combat missions, inflicting daily losses on the Russian occupiers. 18 377 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

орлан,безпілотник Radio-electronic warfare unit of Airborne Forces disabled Russian "Orlan-10" drone. PHOTOS Today, August 19, in one of the mission areas, the Russian Orlan-10 reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle was disabled by the radio-electronic warfare unit of one of the military units of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 5 330 20 Previously in trend: War

paratroopers captured Russians. Nine pieces Fighters laid nine captured Russians in courtyard of private farm and began their initial interrogation. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers captured nine Russian soldiers. 18 159 19

Bodies of eliminated occupiers near Pokrovsk Bodies of eliminated occupiers in one of combat zones near Pokrovsk. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian paratroopers eliminated a significant number of Russian troops who were trying to gain a foothold in a small section of the frontline. 11 773 19

afu Goal of AFU is to keep enemy under constant tension and prevent its advance, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with commanders of Airborne Assault Forces and assault regiments regarding the operational situation in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions. 1 461 18 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Occupants prepare for an offensive Russia is accumulating forces for spring offensive in Pokrovsk direction, - 7th Corps of AAF In the area of responsibility of the 7th Rapid Response Corps AAF, signs of the enemy preparing to intensify combat operations have been observed. According to available information, the enemy plans to strengthen its offensive in early spring. 3 169 18 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

The strategic role of information silence in liberating settlements in the south Information silence became key factor in success of Defense Forces in Zaporizhzhia direction, - Commander of Airborne Assault Forces Apostol Maintaining information silence was a key factor in the success of the Airborne Assault Forces in liberating settlements in southern Ukraine. 3 109 17 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

берет,дшв Paratroopers destroyed SRG of Russians in Bakhmut area. VIDEO Fighters of the 71st separate hunting brigade of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine defeated a sabotage and reconnaissance group of invaders in the Bakhmut district of the Donetsk region. 35 745 17 War in Ukraine

Ukrainian paratroopers take control of Kotlyne in Pokrovsk sector Ukrainian paratroopers take control of Kotlyne in Pokrovsk direction Sicheslavsk paratroopers have taken control of Kotlyne in the Pokrovsk sector. 8 641 17 Previously in trend: War

Command visited the front line: course set on holding the line and exhausting the enemy AFU strengthen active defense: Syrskyi meets with leadership of Azov and 7th Air Assault Corps. PHOTOS The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted work at forward positions within the areas of responsibility of the Azov Corps and the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces. 3 632 14 Previously in trend: Defense Situation at front

курськ Beginning of Kursk operation: demining, breaching border, destroying enemy’s defensive lines. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers published a video showing fragments of the beginning of the Kursk operation on 6 August 2024. 9 633 14 Previously in trend: War

Yevhen Lasiichuk became commander of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces Colonel Lasiichuk heads 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces Hero of Ukraine Colonel Yevhen Lasiichuk has been appointed commander of the 7th Air Assault Corps. 6 145 14 Previously in trend: Appointment of officers

The Russians used about 20 drones against Ukrainian paratroopers in the Pokrovsk direction. 25th Airborne Brigade withstood attack of Russians: swarm of 20 drones in 2 minutes in Pokrovsk. VIDEO Russian troops continue their intense assault on Ukrainian defences in Pokrovsk. 7 558 14 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

десантник Today Ukraine celebrates Day of Airborne Assault Forces. VIDEO Today, November 21, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 066 14 War in Ukraine

десант,дшв Ukrainian Armed Forces have skillfully destroyed Rashist rocket artillery firing position. VIDEO The occupier's MLRS attempted to launch fire strikes on peaceful populated areas of our country. However, the defenders of Ukraine disrupted their plans. 24 525 14 Previously in trend: War

богородичне Soldiers of AAF about liberated Bohorodychne in Donetsk region: "Ghost village. Invaders’ belongings are scattered everywhere". VIDEO Soldiers of the AFU liberated the village of Bohorodychne in the Donetsk region and showed what the settlement looks like now after the occupation by the Rashists. 12 903 14 Previously in trend: War

war Ukrainian paratroopers defend Pokrovsk against Russian SRGs and eliminate occupiers. VIDEO For over a month, the enemy has persistently attempted to infiltrate Pokrovsk using sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRG). Their main objective is to amass manpower for further operations. 12 173 13 Previously in trend: Situation at front

су-25 Sicheslav paratroopers shot down Russian Su-25 "Hrach" armored attack aircraft The troops of the air defense unit 25 separate airborne Sicheslav Brigade of the Airborne Assault Troops "landed" the Russian Su-25 "Hrach" armored attack aircraft. 14 703 13 War in Ukraine

техніка Soldiers of 79th Separate Assault Brigade repulsed enemy's attack and destroyed 2 tanks, 5 armored personnel carriers, and 2 infantry fighting vehicles. One infantry fighting vehicle is captured - Butusov. PHOTO Yesterday, May 2, Russian troops carried out another attack on Donbas. 14 572 13 Previously in trend: War

Battles for Pokrovsk Defensive operation in Pokrovsk complicated by weather conditions, - 7th Airborne Corps. VIDEO Defence forces continue to hold back Russian troops along the entire line of combat engagement in the area of responsibility of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces. 3 226 13 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

залужний Zaluzhny congratulated Ukrainian soldiers on Day of Airborne Assault Troops: "You are always first! You are where it is most difficult". VIDEO The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny congratulated the Ukrainian soldiers on the Day of Airborne Assault Troops. 8 945 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Fighters of the 7th Airborne Corps eliminated an occupier with a strike drone in the Donetsk direction. FPV drone "stuck" to occupier and blew him up: combat work of 7th Airborne Corps. VIDEO Pilots from the 7th Airborne Assault Corps showed footage of the elimination of an occupier with an FPV drone in the Donetsk direction. 5 966 13 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction FPV drones of Armed Forces of Ukraine saved Ukrainian soldiers from captivity near Pokrovsk: enemy group destroyed. VIDEO Near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, drones saved Ukrainian soldiers from captivity. 9 876 13 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction

зевс Soldier of AAF Dmytro (Zeus) on defense of Hostomel airport: They transmitted coordinates of Russian equipment and they were immediately "covered". VIDEO Military serviceman Dzhov Dmytro, call sign "Zeus", together with three subordinates was an artillery gunner at the Hostomel airport during the first two weeks of the war. 10 297 13 Previously in trend: War

What is happening in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad? Ruscists are not establishing foothold in Pokrovsk, but are only moving around periodically, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops Ukrainian defenders continue to destroy Russian occupiers who managed to infiltrate and accumulate in Pokrovsk. 2 516 12 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation near Dronivka is becoming increasingly tense. What is known? Situation in Dronivka area is worsening daily. Enemy is deploying deployment points in Serebrianskyi forestry, - 81st Brigade The situation in the Dronivka area in the Sloviansk direction is escalating daily. 2 903 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Fighting in the Sloviansk direction

Destruction of the occupiers in Hryshyne Leopard tank eliminates remnants of enemy infantry on eastern outskirts of Hryshyne. VIDEO Leopard 155th SMB destroyed the remnants of enemy infantry on the eastern outskirts of Hryshyne. 5 641 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Assault troops cleared 20 occupiers during their special operation. "Minus 20. You shot them all": elimination of occupiers by fighters of 132nd Battalion of Armed Forces of Ukraine. VIDEO The combat operation of the CG132 group of the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the Airborne Forces of Ukraine ended with the elimination of the occupiers in a firefight in the area of responsibility. 8 780 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Myrnohrad is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Myrnohrad under control of Armed Forces of Ukraine: fighters of 38th Marine Brigade destroyed Russian flag with drone. VIDEO On 13 November, Russian occupiers hung their tricolour flag on the territory of the "Myrnohradvuhillia" mine. Ukrainian soldiers from the 38th Marine Brigade destroyed the enemy flag and prevented Russian forces from gaining a foothold in the city. 2 591 11 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Вручення нагород до Дня ДШВ Zelenskyy honors Air Assault Forces soldiers with state awards. PHOTOS On the occasion of the Day of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the military and relatives of the fallen Heroes of Ukraine and presented state awards. 2 835 11 Previously in trend: War

assault Soldiers of artillery brigade recorded last moments of occupier’s life near burning armored vehicles. VIDEO 18+ In the Donetsk region, soldiers of the 148th Separate Artillery Zhytomyr Brigade of the Airborne Division of the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled a Russian mechanized attack using FPV drones to strike at enemy vehicles and infantry. 10 636 11 Previously in trend: War

Pokrovsk Enemy is trying pincer movement to encircle Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces The enemy has intensified its efforts to encircle Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad using a so-called pincer movement. 3 564 11 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Air Assault Forces report on Russian assault on Pokrovsk Russian occupiers’ assault on Pokrovsk using light vehicles had partial success – 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops The enemy’s mass assault on Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region using light vehicles, which took place recently along the Selydove–Pokrovsk highway, had "partial success." Some of the Russian vehicles were destroyed on the approaches to the city, and others inside Pokrovsk. 5 056 11 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

знищення,десантиники Ukrainian paratrooper about battles in Luhansk region and Donetsk region: "We destroyed one and half thousand manpower and more than hundred combat vehicles of occupiers". VIDEO A scout named Mykola from one of the military units of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine told about the combat operations in the areas of Bilohorivka, in Luhansk Region, and Bohorodichne, in Donetsk Region. 11 220 11 Previously in trend: War

paratroopers who had been holding their position from March to December Faces of true heroes: story of paratroopers who had been holding their position for 255 days. VIDEO What does a person who has spent eight and a half months continuously on the front line look like? What does a hero who held an observation post in the "reddest" zone from March to December look like? The answers to these questions can be found in a striking video about the combat work of the fighters of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 953 11 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

дшв,нагородження Zelenskyy presents state awards on occasion of Day of Airborne Assault Forces. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the occasion of the Day of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards, battle flags, ribbons of the honorary award of the President of Ukraine "For Courage and Bravery" and awarded honorary titles to brigades. 5 214 10 Previously in trend: War

Sudzha Our paratroopers launched rocket and artillery attacks on occupiers on outskirts of Sudzha, Kursk region. VIDEO In the Kursk region, combined enemy sabotage and assault groups wanted to move along a gas pipeline branch. The occupiers tried to gain a foothold on the outskirts of the town of Sudzha. 7 916 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front Destruction of the occupiers

Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction Reconnaissance groups of 132nd Battalion broke through Russian Federation’s line of defence in Oleksandrivka direction, - 7th Corps of AAF. VIDEO Reconnaissance groups "CG132" of the 132nd separate reconnaissance battalion of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine broke through the enemy's defence line in the Oleksandrivka direction. 15 732 40 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

evacuation Driver of 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Brigade evacuated more than dozen soldiers from their position under fire and saved comrades. VIDEO The driver of an evacuation vehicle of the 82nd separate airborne assault brigade became a real hero while saving his comrades. The occupiers' FPV drone hit the vehicle on the way to its destination, but this did not stop the driver, as he realised that the lives of our soldiers depended on him. 6 330 9 Previously in trend: War

Soldiers of the 79th Brigade of the Airborne Forces shot down an enemy UAV in the Pokrovsk direction. FPV drone of 79th Brigade of Air Assault Forces caught up with and shot down occupiers’ "Molniya" in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Ukrainian FPV drone chasing a Russian Molniya in the Pokrovsk direction. 2 827 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction