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The Lyman sector has become a focal point of intense hostilities, with Ukrainian Defence Forces facing increased drone warfare and multiple enemy assaults. Russian forces have been using high-tech drones such as "Molniya", "Kub", and "Lancet" alongside small assault groups on motorcycles, aiming to penetrate Ukrainian positions. Ukrainian forces are actively countering by targeting the enemy's drone operators, gaining strategic advantages. 63rd and 60th Separate Mechanized Brigades play pivotal roles in repelling assaults. Moreover, SIGNUM drone operators from the 53rd Brigade have efficiently destroyed enemy equipment, significantly impacting Russian offensive capabilities. Ground robotic complexes are also being used by Russians, showcasing the high-tech nature of this conflict.

What is the current situation in the Lyman sector?

As of 2025, the Lyman sector is facing intense hostilities with a significant increase in enemy drone usage and assaults. Ukrainian forces are actively engaging enemy operators and repelling attacks. High-tech drone warfare has become a surefire component of the conflict, showing both sides' reliance on advanced technology. SIGNUM and other mechanized brigades are pivotal in maintaining defense lines.

Which types of drones are the enemy using in Lyman?

The enemy is deploying advanced drones like the "Molniya", "Kub", and "Lancet" in the Lyman sector. These drones are used for reconnaissance, targeting Ukrainian positions, and conducting strikes. This high-tech approach has escalated tensions, giving Ukrainian forces the challenge of intercepting and neutralizing these aerial threats.

How are Ukrainian forces responding to increased drone attacks?

Ukrainian forces are actively targeting enemy drone operators to disrupt their operations in the Lyman sector. By focusing on eliminating key enemy assets and operators, Ukrainian military units such as the SIGNUM and 66th SMB have managed to maintain significant control over the battlefield, despite increased drone activity.

What recent operations have been highlighted in the Lyman direction?

Recent operations in the Lyman direction include a decisive night operation by SIGNUM drone operators, who managed to destroy six enemy vehicles and eliminate four occupiers. These operations illustrate the effectiveness of Ukrainian tactics in employing drone technology against enemy advances. Such strategic strikes have been crucial in hindering Russian military movements.

What is the scale of hostilities in the Lyman sector?

The Lyman sector has witnessed an escalation in hostilities, with over 120 combat clashes reported, particularly in strategic directions like Pokrovsk and Sloviansk. These numbers reflect the intense nature of combat, with both sides committing significant resources and manpower to gain dominance. Continuous engagements and high-tech warfare underscore the volatile situation.

Why is the Lyman sector strategically important?

The Lyman sector holds strategic importance due to its location near the administrative borders of the Luhansk region. Control of this area impacts broader operational capabilities and movements within the Ukrainian defense layout. The sector's challenging geography and infrastructure make it a pivotal battleground in the ongoing conflict.

How has Ukrainian Defence handled the frequent enemy assaults?

Ukrainian Defence Forces have demonstrated resilience in handling frequent enemy assaults by maintaining robust defense lines in the Lyman sector. Brigades like the 60th SMB have been pivotal in repelling enemy advances, employing strategic counterattacks and leveraging drone technology to counter the Russian offensive while inflicting significant losses.

What technologies are being used in the Lyman conflict?

The conflict in the Lyman area showcases the use of high-tech military advancements, including superior drone technologies from both sides. Ukrainian forces employ UAVs for reconnaissance and precise targeting, while Russians use advanced drones and robotic complexes to enhance their combat strategies, illustrating a technologically fuelled battlefield.

What challenges do Ukrainian forces face in the Lyman sector?

Ukrainian forces face numerous challenges in the Lyman sector, including a consistent onslaught from Russian drones and infantry units, as well as an increased number of assaults aimed at penetrating defenses. The need for effective countermeasures against advanced drones and maintaining fortified positions amid relentless attacks poses ongoing operational difficulties.

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SIGNUM battalion fighters destroyed 13 enemy drones in the Lyman direction SIGNUM fighters destroyed 13 enemy drones in Lyman direction. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion destroyed at least a dozen enemy drones in the sky over the Lyman direction. 615 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

SIGNUM battalion fighters eliminated an occupier in the Liman region who was trying to play dead in the forest Occupier pretended to be dead in forest and was left "to rest" there forever: SIGNUM fighters. VIDEO Drone operators of the SIGNUM battalion, part of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, eliminated the occupier during a drone flyover in a wooded area on the Lyman front. 3 484 7 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

Pilots of the SIGNUM battalion destroyed enemy equipment and personnel of the occupiers in the Lyman direction. FPV drone strike: SIGNUM battalion burned Russian equipment caches in forest belt. VIDEO Pilots from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade carried out an operation in the Lyman direction, destroying caches of Russian equipment and fuel. 2 251 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

SIGNUM battalion crews destroyed 11 enemy Molniya drones in the Lyman direction SIGNUM battalion destroyed 11 enemy Molniya drones. VIDEO Crews from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade carried out a special air operation to destroy enemy Molniya drones. 1 259 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

Lyman direction: active use of drones and assault tactics by the Russian Federation Enemy is actively using drones and has intensified assaults in Lyman direction, - 60th SMB In the Lyman direction, the enemy is using "Molniya", "Kub", and "Lancet" drones, as well as small assault groups on motorcycles and electric scooters. Ukrainian defence forces are actively hunting down enemy drone operators. 361 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

SIGNUM battalion fighters destroyed enemy equipment and eliminated occupiers in the Lyman direction SIGNUM night operation: drones destroyed 6 enemy vehicles and 4 invaders. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade conducted a night operation to destroy enemy equipment and occupiers in the Lyman direction. 1 461 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

What is happening on the front line on 24 October? Where are the battles taking place? 120 clashes took place on front line. Most of them - in Pokrovsk, Sloviansk and Oleksandrivka directions. MAP On 23 October, there were 120 combat clashes between the Defence Forces and Russian occupation troops. 417 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

What is happening on the front line? General Staff report 126 combat clashes took place on front line over past day. 50 - in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff. MAP Over the past day, there have been 126 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defence Forces and Russian invaders. 309 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff report Occupiers continue to accumulate large numbers of troops in Lyman direction, - 60th SMB Russian troops in the Lyman direction continue to attack Ukrainian positions with small assault groups. They are also using sabotage and reconnaissance groups. 794 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

yampil Occupiers are building fortifications in Serebrianskyi forest and preparing to storm Yampil - 11th Army Corps In the Serebrianskyi Forest area on the administrative border between the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Russian invaders are amassing infantry and building fortifications. The enemy is preparing to storm the village of Yampil in the Lyman community. 2 666 9 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

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. 9 159 11 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

The Izium-Sloviansk route is terrorised by enemy drones lying in ambush Intense drone war raging in Lyman direction: numerous enemy ambushes have been recorded on Izium-Sloviansk highway, - 66th SMB In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian UAVs are destroying enemy equipment in the rear, while the Russians are increasingly using ground robotic complexes. 1 298 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Soldiers from the SIGNUM battalion destroyed equipment and eliminated occupiers in the Lyman direction. "Armored" "loaf" destroyed and occupiers eliminated - combat performance by SIGNUM drone operators. VIDEO In the Lyman sector, SIGNUM attack drones operators attacked the occupiers' positions, destroying enemy equipment and manpower. 2 463 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

SIGNUM fighters destroyed shelters, cases with Mavics, batteries and drones, and 10 fibre optic complexes. Fleeing on motorcycle - but didn’t make it: Ukrainian drone belonging to SIGNUM fighters eliminated occupier along with his equipment. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance by SIGNUM operators revealed the enemy's position in the Lyman sector, from which they controlled drones via fibre-optic communication. 3 246 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff report Defence forces halt massive enemy assaults in Lyman direction, - 63rd SMB In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian soldiers continue to hold their positions in Torske and Zarichne, despite continuous assaults by Russian infantry and foreign mercenaries. 1 024 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff In Lyman direction, enemy attacks with infantry instead of equipment - 3rd Army Corps The enemy in the Lyman direction has abandoned the use of equipment due to significant losses and is now throwing poorly trained infantry groups into battle, which are controlled remotely. 517 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff report Enemy attacks Defence Forces positions from different sides in Lyman direction, - 60th SMB In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions despite constant infantry assaults, intense drone attacks, and raids by enemy motorcycle units. 443 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff 191 clashes in 11 directions in day. Enemy increased number of assaults in Lyman direction - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Over the past day, 191 combat engagements were recorded. 469 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff Enemy attempted to penetrate defenses in Lyman direction. 38 assaults of aggressor were halted in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Over the past 24 hours, there have been 143 combat engagements on the front line. 654 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

Tank fires point-blank at occupiers Ukrainian tank takes up combat position and destroys enemy SRG with five occupiers at close range. VIDEO The crew of a Ukrainian tank from the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade in the Lyman sector destroyed a Russian subversive reconnaissance group with point-blank fire. 16 037 21 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Tank fires at occupiers in Torske Tank withstands Russian UAV attack from 50 metres away and destroys occupiers’ position in Torske, Donetsk region, with three shots. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the combat work of a Ukrainian tank crew. 9 643 16 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

What’s happening at the front on August 6, 2025 Pokrovsk and Lyman directions remain hottest - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine. MAP Over the past day, Ukrainian defense forces engaged in 143 combat clashes with Russian occupiers. 755 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector Fighting in the Toretsk direction

Fighters have been holding their positions in the Lyman direction for over six months Group of soldiers has held position in Lyman direction for over six months and people should have been withdrawn long ago – Butusov A group of soldiers from one of the mechanized brigades has held a position in the Lyman direction for over six months. No order to withdraw has been given yet. 10 955 111 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Fighting in the eastern direction Pokrovsk and Lyman directions remain hottest sectors of front: 73 clashes in 24 hours – General Staff. MAPS Ukrainian defenders steadfastly repel enemy advances, inflicting significant losses. In total, 151 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. 414 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

AFU Russian forces attempted to advance in Lyman direction and close in on defenders’ fortifications in Prydniprovske direction – General Staff. MAPS A total of 183 combat engagements were recorded over the past day. The enemy focused most attacks on the Lyman, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka directions. 800 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff report Enemy keeps trying to break into Ukrainian defence in Lyman sector, 57 Russian attacks stopped in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' onslaught, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. A total of 172 firefights were recorded over the past day. 574 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff’s report Enemy constantly attacks in small groups and massively uses strike drones to destroy targets in Lyman direction - 60th SMB Hostilities continue to intensify in the Lyman sector, with the enemy conducting assaults in small groups and using a large number of attack drones. 413 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

report of the General Staff of the AFU Situation in Lyman sector is extremely tense, enemy is making efforts to break through defence and enter rear, - NGU Brigade "Rubizh" The enemy is using absolutely the entire range of weapons at its disposal in the Lyman sector - from aviation to remote mining of logistics routes. 1 061 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff report Since start of day, 63 combat engagements occurred on front, mostly in Pokrovsk and Lyman directions – General Staff Since the start of the day on Wednesday, July 16, 63 combat engagements have occurred on the front. 251 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff Since beginning of day, there have been 56 clashes on front. Most of them are in Pokrovsk and Lyman directions - General Staff Since the beginning of the day on Sunday, June 29, the total number of combat engagements along the entire front line is 56. 466 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

Russian Grad multiple rocket launcher detonation of ammunition after attack by kamikaze drone Kamikaze drone destroys enemy BM-21 "Grad" MLRS in Lyman direction. VIDEO A kamikaze drone operator of the "SIGNUM" battalion destroyed a Russian BM-21 "Grad" MLRS in the Lyman sector. 4 623 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

Enemy intensifies pressure on one of frontlines Large enemy movement and huge accumulation of forces in Lyman-Kupiansk sector spotted, - NGU "Rubizh" brigade Russian occupiers continue to develop attempts to storm the positions of the Ukrainian military in the Lyman-Kupiansk direction. 13 197 26 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector Rubizh Brigade

Fighting in the eastern direction Russians tried in vain to improve tactical position in Serebrianskyi Forestry and break through defenses in area of ​​Kostiantynopil, Bahatyr and Vesele - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, the enemy resumed its offensive on Starytsia in the Kharkiv sector. It did not achieve any success. He also unsuccessfully attacked the positions of Ukrainian units in Vovchansk. 484 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

Situation in Lyman-Kupiansk sector Russians are building up offensive capabilities in Lyman-Kupiansk direction, - NGU "Rubizh" The Lyman-Kupiansk direction is one of the hottest on the frontline, and Russians are currently building up their offensive capabilities there. 394 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Destruction of occupiers in Lyman direction Soldiers of 66th SMB repel enemy in Lyman direction: "Number of Russians is extremely high. Every day we record up to 250 occupiers". VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 66th SMB named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave have posted a video showing fragments of the combat work of the brigade's drone operators in the Lyman sector. 4 742 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

AFU Enemy is not giving up on attempts to capture Lyman. However, it seems that it no longer has enough forces - 63rd SMB In the Liman direction, Russians are storming the positions of Ukrainian defenders without heavy equipment. Recently, they have been using mostly small groups. 619 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff report Enemy keeps trying to improve its tactical position in Serebrianskyi forestry - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy unsuccessfully conducted assault operations in Vovchansk over the past day. 510 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Russians are making final assault Five occupiers in full growth walking across open field to storm Ukrainian positions. VIDEO The artillery and drone operators of the 63rd SMB destroyed a Russian assault group in the Lyman area. 11 587 29 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

OSGT Khortytsia report Enemy attacked defensive fortifications in Vovchansk. Enemy unsuccessfully tried to improve its tactical position in Serebrianskyi forestry - "Khortytsia" OSGT Yesterday, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions in the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. 563 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

General Staff building Enemy has increased intensity of fighting in Lyman direction, is trying to close exit to administrative borders of Luhansk region - OSGT "Khortytsia" The Lyman direction is characterized by a large number of light and improvised equipment. The intensity of fighting there has increased. 398 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Russian military Situation in Lyman sector is deteriorating. There are 10 Russian infantrymen for every one of ours - 66th SMB Over the past month, the situation in the Lyman sector has deteriorated. The occupiers are sending large numbers of infantry into the battle. 2 574 44 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector