Defence forces have regained control over number of settlements on administrative border between Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, - Voloshyn At the end of January 2026, the Defense Forces launched an operation in the Huliaipole direction, carrying out counterattacks and assaults. 2 814 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Zelenskyy confirms counterattacks in south for first time: AFU have liberated 300 sq km as of today President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that, against the backdrop of the Kremlin’s demands at the talks, Ukrainian troops are making gains in liberating territory on the southern sectors of the front. 5 414 25 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Defense Forces reduce "grey zone" near Vyshneve, Verbove and Ternove – Voloshyn The Defense Forces have pushed back Russian consolidation groups and reduced the "grey zone" near the settlements of Vyshneve, Verbove and Ternove in the Zaporizhzhia region. 536 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction
102 combat engagements on front: enemy most active in Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions – General Staff Since the beginning of Wednesday, February 18, the number of enemy attacks on the front has reached 102. The occupiers continue attempts to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory in certain sectors of the front, most actively in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy and inflicting significant losses on it. 296 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Enemy continues attempts to break through defensive lines of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Huliaipole and Oleksandrivka directions, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held working meetings with the commander of the Airborne Forces, commanders of airborne assault and assault units performing tasks in the Oleksandrivka and Huliaipole directions. 3 073 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction
Situation in south is tense: most difficult situation is near Huliaipole, - Defence Forces Defence forces are holding back Russian attacks in the south. Most of the clashes are happening near Huliaipole, and a record number of air strikes have been recorded. 771 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
There were 113 combat engagements on front line: enemy is most active in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff Since the beginning of the day on Wednesday, 11 February, there have been 113 combat clashes on the front line. The defence forces are focusing their efforts on disrupting the Russian invaders' plans for an offensive and exhausting their combat potential. 646 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Russian forces step up drone and artillery strikes in Huliaipole direction, Voloshyn says Russian forces are stepping up drone and artillery strikes in the Huliaipole direction. 382 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
AFU confirms "certain successes" in Huliaipole direction: enemy’s information is true The commander of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment named after Dmytro Kotsiubailo, Dmytro Filatov, confirmed "certain successes" by Ukrainian troops in the Huliaipole direction. 8 403 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Enemy is not easing pressure on Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff The defence forces are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy in various areas of the front. In total, 168 combat clashes were recorded over the past day. 757 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Enemy attacked most intensively in Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. In total, 152 combat clashes were recorded over the past day. 440 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Kostiantynivka direction
Staroukrainka remains under control of Armed Forces of Ukraine, - Southern Defence Forces The enemy attempted to infiltrate Staroukrainka in Zaporizhzhia, but Ukrainian troops repelled the attack and destroyed the sabotage group. The village remains under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 716 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
AFU repelled enemy attacks in 11 directions, most of them in Pokrovsk, - General Staff Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. In total, 133 combat clashes were recorded over the past day. 369 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Heavy "Vampir" drone helps rescue two Ukrainian assault troops from captivity near Huliaipole. VIDEO Defense Forces drone pilots, using the heavy UAV "Vampir," rescued two Ukrainian assault troops of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment named after Dmytro Kotsiubailo from captivity. 9 209 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Rescuing soldiers from captivity
Drones from "Asgard" battalion of 412th brigade struck column of Russian equipment near Huliaipole. VIDEO Drone operators from the "Asgard" battalion of the 412th "Nemesis" brigade carried out a series of strikes on a column of occupiers' equipment moving near Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region. 5 259 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
74 combat engagements reported on frontline, most in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff Since the start of Wednesday, January 21, 74 combat engagements have taken place on the front. 309 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
DeepState: Russian infantry assaults Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region. AFU fighters leave some positions Russian troops continue assaulting the city of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region in small infantry groups. Fighting continues in the western part of the city. 4 630 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Enemy MT-LB blown to pieces after being hit by Ukrainian kamikaze drone. VIDEO In the Huliaipole district of Zaporizhzhia region, a Ukrainian FPV drone destroyed a Russian MT-LB. 6 845 8 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Pilot of 225th Separate Assault Regiment "Black Swan" decapitates ruscist with FPV drone. VIDEO 18+ A prone occupier in open terrain in the Huliaipole direction was struck in the head by an FPV strike drone. 9 976 13 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
146 combat engagements recorded along frontline, enemy applies most pressure in Huliaipole direction – General Staff Since the start of Monday, January 12, 146 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy’s attempts to advance deeper into our territory, inflicting fire damage on them. 457 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
78 combat engagements reported since start of day, Huliaipole direction most intense – General Staff Since the start of Monday, 12 January, the total number of combat engagements on the frontline has reached 78. Ukraine’s Defense Forces are holding off the offensive by Russian occupiers. 327 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Fighting continues in Huliaypole, enemy cannot bring in reinforcement groups - Southern Defense Forces Currently, Huliaypole in Zaporizhzhia is effectively in a "gray zone": fighting continues in the city, and Russian troops are unable to send in units to secure it. 1 543 15 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
This is large grey zone: Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on fighting for Huliaypole Fierce battles are being fought for every block in Huliaypole, Russian assault groups are reaching the outskirts, but they are being destroyed and are unable to gain a foothold. 3 980 8 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Numerous shellings, assaults and air strikes recorded across entire front line, - General Staff In total, 191 combat clashes were recorded over the past day. Ukrainian defenders stopped numerous enemy attacks in the Lyman, Huliaipole, Pokrovsk and other directions, repelling dozens of assaults and air strikes. 736 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Kostiantynivka direction
Enemy pressure is heaviest in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff Since the start of Monday, January 5, 80 combat clashes have taken place along the frontline. The invaders continue assaulting the positions of Ukrainian defenders. 494 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Fierce street fighting continues in Huliaipole, - Southern Defence Forces Intense fighting continues in Huliaipole and surrounding villages. Russian troops are trying to dislodge Ukrainian defenders. 1 909 15 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Enemy does not fully control Huliaipole, Russian assault groups being eliminated, - Southern Defence Forces. VIDEO The enemy does not fully control Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region. 6 486 4 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
DeepState: defense of Huliaipole is complicated by terrain, city is effectively in gray zone Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to hold positions in most of Huliaipole, but further defense of the city is becoming extremely difficult due to the terrain. 2 482 27 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Part of Huliaipole is under the control of Russian troops, - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops have captured part of the city of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region. The situation in the city is very difficult. 5 451 29 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
UAVs give Armed Forces of Ukraine tactical advantage in Zaporizhzhia, key issue is quality of command, - Butusov, Khartiia Unmanned Systems Platoon Commander The Zaporizhzhia direction has the best conditions for the use of drones across the entire front, giving Ukraine a significant tactical advantage. However, the key problem in certain areas, particularly in the Huliaipole region, remains not a lack of resources, but management and the quality of command. 3 657 16 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Occupiers have advanced in Donetsk region and near Huliaypole in Zaporizhzhia region, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in two directions in the Donetsk region and near Huliaypole in the Zaporizhzhia region. 4 366 7 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Enemy continues to exert pressure on the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff. MAP Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the occupiers' advance, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Over the past 24 hours, 193 combat engagements have been recorded on the front line. 615 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction Kostiantynivka direction
Ukrainian military destroyed the launch site of Russian drones with HIMARS rocket. VIDEO During aerial reconnaissance, the crew of the 108th Dnipro Territorial Defence Brigade discovered a hidden launch site for Russian drones, as well as the hideout of the occupiers who were hiding nearby and controlling the UAVs. 6 690 17 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Varvarivka in Zaporizhzhia region has not been occupied by enemy, fighting continues, - Southern Defence Forces Russian troops have not occupied Varvarivka in the Huliaipole district of the Zaporizhzhia region. Fighting continues in the surrounding areas. 554 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Russians are increasing pressure near Huliaipole, city is under KABs every day, - 5th SAB In the Huliaipole direction, Russian occupiers are intensifying their "offensive efforts," attempting to put pressure directly on Huliaipole itself. 694 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Defence forces have blocked enemy on approaches to Huliaipole; there are no occupiers in city, - Voloshyn Russian forces continue to attack, but they have not managed to enter Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region — defenders stopped the enemy on the outskirts of the city. 3 940 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Enemy has advanced near Rivnopillia and Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in the Zaporizhzhia region. 7 380 11 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
33rd SAR "hands out tickets to Kobzon concert" to three occupiers’ assault groups near Huliaipole. VIDEO Soldiers of the 33rd Separate Assault Regiment (SAR) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated three Russian assault groups that tried to break through near Huliaipole. Southern Defence Forces report that the enemy’s advance has been halted and control over the situation restored. 5 659 4 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Near Huliaipole, AFU held back enemy’s offensive, front line has been stabilised, - Southern Defence Forces. VIDEO The 33rd separate assault regiment and adjacent units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces held back the offensive and stabilised the situation in the Huliaipole direction. 5 448 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Troops say Russian occupiers are already being spotted on outskirts of Huliaipole. Southern Defence Forces deny it Ukrainian servicemen say they have spotted Russian occupiers on the outskirts of the town of Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region. Officially, the Southern Defence Forces say they have received no information about any deterioration in the situation. 4 125 32 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
AFU unit withdrew from positions near Huliaipole without coordination. Enemy outflanked them – Southern Defence Forces In the Zaporizhzhia region near Huliaipole, one of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) units pulled back from its positions without coordination. Russian troops took advantage of this and moved into the flank of the Defence Forces. Following the fighting, several of our soldiers are considered missing in action. 27 526 138 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Too early to say Vysoke is lost: fierce fighting continues – Southern Defence Forces The Defence Forces of the South have denied reports that Russian forces have occupied the settlement of Vysoke in Zaporizhzhia region. 1 617 8 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Situation in Huliaipole direction is difficult, but there is no encirclement. Communications and logistics remain intact, - Southern Defence Forces The Southern Defence Forces warn against spreading panic narratives about the situation in the Huliaipole direction, emphasising that the enemy is actively conducting information and psychological operations, exaggerating its "successes" and manipulating facts about combat operations. 1 215 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Reports of Ukrainian units being encircled and barrier detachments in Huliaipole direction are false, Southern Defence Forces say The situation in the Huliaipole direction remains tense. The enemy continues heavy fire on Ukrainian positions, with 10 engagements recorded over the past day near the villages of Yablukove and Rivnopillia. 2 586 21 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Russia has cut off important logistics route to Huliaipole: evacuation in jeopardy. VIDEO Russian forces have cut one of the key logistical routes leading to the town of Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region. 9 133 19 Previously in trend: Shelling of Huliaipole Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Fewer than 500 people remain in Huliaipole community: situation grows increasingly dangerous Fewer than 500 residents currently remain in the Huliaipole community in the Zaporizhzhia region, and the situation is worsening daily due to a sharp increase in Russian drone attacks. The enemy has effectively established full control over logistical routes using drones. 959 3 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Zaporizhzhia region Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
Occupiers lack infantry in Huliaipole direction: "There are no people, f#ck, cooks are already going into battle". AUDIO Russian troops are suffering significant losses in the Huliaipole direction, and the mobilisation campaign is not working. 9 636 29 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction
OC "South" on situation in Kamianske, Zaporizhzhia region: Defense forces withdraw to flanks and maintain fire control Currently, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are conducting a maneuvering defense operation near the village of Kamianske in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 1 566 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipillia direction