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As the war in Ukraine continues, the situation at the front remains intense with significant combat engagements and strategic drone operations. The Ukrainian Defence Forces are actively repelling Russian incursions, employing precision strikes and aerial bombardments to thwart enemy advances. Notably, Ukrainian units, such as the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, have effectively utilized unmanned aerial vehicles to destroy enemy tanks, armoured personnel carriers, and reconnaissance equipment. The SSU Special Forces' recent operations have led to the elimination of Russian artillery and communication systems. Meanwhile, in the Kharkiv region, border guards have successfully dismantled Russian logistics routes, further impeding enemy efforts. The persistent resistance by Ukrainian soldiers is crucial in maintaining defensive positions and forestalling Russian offensives.

What is the current combat situation in Ukraine?

The combat situation in Ukraine remains complex, with ongoing skirmishes and strategic operations across various fronts. Ukrainian forces are actively engaging Russian troops, utilizing advanced technology and tactical maneuvers to defend their territory and disrupt enemy advances.

How are drones being used in the Ukrainian conflict?

Drones play a pivotal role in the Ukrainian conflict, enabling precise strikes against Russian military assets. Ukrainian military units utilize both kamikaze and FPV drones to target enemy personnel, equipment, and logistical routes efficiently, contributing significantly to defensive efforts.

How effective are Ukrainian defence strategies against Russian attacks?

Ukrainian defence strategies have proven effective in repelling Russian attacks by integrating ground forces with advanced aerial and drone capabilities. Coordinated efforts have resulted in the destruction of key enemy assets and have obstructed the momentum of Russian offensives, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in their operations.

What tactics do Ukrainian forces employ to counter Russian advances?

Ukrainian forces rely on a mix of conventional and modern warfare tactics, including ambushes, precision airstrikes, and electronic warfare. The use of drones for intelligence and offensive operations, combined with disciplined ground troop maneuvers, enhances their capacity to counteract Russian advances effectively.

Where are the most intense combat engagements taking place?

The most intense combat engagements are occurring in regions such as Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and across the Kursk sector. These areas have witnessed frequent and severe clashes due to strategic importance and are targets for Russian advances, resulting in heightened military activity and response from Ukrainian forces.

How has the Ukrainian air defence performed recently?

Ukrainian air defence has demonstrated resilience and capability, managing to intercept and destroy a significant number of enemy air assets, including drones and aircraft. This defensive strength has been crucial in protecting critical infrastructure and supporting ground operations against Russian military actions.

What impact have Ukrainian Special Forces had on the conflict?

Ukrainian Special Forces have had a profound impact on the conflict, executing targeted operations to dismantle key Russian military capabilities. Their effectiveness in conducting sabotage and reconnaissance missions has disrupted enemy strategies, degraded their operational potential, and provided invaluable support to front-line units.

How are border guards contributing to Ukraine's defenses?

Ukrainian border guards contribute significantly to national defense by monitoring and securing border regions, intercepting enemy reconnaissance, and engaging in direct combat. They enhance the protection of territorial integrity through surveillance and targeted strikes against enemy assets attempting to breach defensive lines.

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war Border guards destroyed enemy artillery, shelters, dugouts, mortar positions, and enemy transport. VIDEO Operators of combat drones of the 5th Border Guard Detachment from the Company of strike unmanned aerial vehicles "Prime" unit destroyed enemy artillery, shelters, dugouts, mortar positions, vehicles and personnel in the Sumy sector. 1 354 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Reconnaissance troops from 92nd SAB discovered Russian logistics base and adjusted missile strike on it.. VIDEO Reconnaissance men of the 92nd separate assault brigade used a Shark UAV to locate an enemy logistics base in one of the frontline areas. 5 232 14 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Marines hit Russian Uragan MLRS and Msta-B howitzer in Pokrovsk direction.. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, fighters of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade hit a Russian BM-27 Uragan multiple rocket launcher system in a shelter. 2 623 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war BM-21 Grad systems were used against occupiers’ personnel and equipment in Donetsk region.. VIDEO Soldiers of the 155th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Anna Kyivska in the Donetsk region have been firing on occupiers' manpower and equipment with BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launchers. 3 267 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

War Sniper hits occupier from distance of 2,070 metres. VIDEO In one of the frontline areas, a sniper of the "Ghost" group of the Separate Presidential Brigade eliminated an enemy soldier at a distance of 2070 metres. 6 471 11 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Ukrainian defenders attacked Russian IFV, tank, antenna, several mortars, truck and UAZ. VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, soldiers of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade destroyed a Russian infantry fighting vehicle and tank, an antenna, several mortars, a truck and UAZ. 1 882 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

War Defence forces repelled massive assault and eliminated 18 occupiers, with another 5 wounded. VIDEO Our soldiers repelled a massive assault by the Russian invaders. Thanks to the vigilance of the soldiers of the 4th Battalion of the "Power of Freedom" Task Force of the "Rubizh" Brigade, the direction of the enemy attack was known in advance. 4 080 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

War National Guard troops destroyed Russian reconnaissance UAVs in sky over Toretsk: Lancet, Zala, and Supercam. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Separate Special Forces Brigade of the Azov National Guard destroyed Russian reconnaissance UAVs of the Lancet, Zala and Supercam types in the Toretsk sector. 1 774 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Soldiers of 5th SAB destroyed ATGM, long-range surveillance camera, antennas and hideout with Russian personnel. VIDEO Fighters of the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade (SAB) destroyed a Kornet anti-tank guided missile system, a long-range surveillance camera, a Credo-M1 portable ground surveillance radar (PSNR), antennas and communication systems, as well as a shelter containing Russian personnel in Chasiv Yar. 1 153 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Soldiers of 28th SMB detected and struck Russian MT-12 cannon at night. VIDEO Soldiers of the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade (SMB) discovered a Russian 100mm MT-12 Rapier anti-tank gun at night. Subsequently, they launched a spectacular strike, causing the enemy to suffer losses. 972 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Border guards eliminate ten occupiers and destroy communication antenna near Vovchansk. VIDEO Border guards of the Gart Brigade conducted precision strikes on enemy positions: ten occupiers were eliminated and a communication antenna near Vovchansk was destroyed. 2 418 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

War FPV drone pilots and Stugna ATGM operators destroyed Russian MTLB along with 8 stormtroopers. VIDEO FPV drone pilots and Stugna ATGM operators of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi destroyed the Russians' MTLBs along with 8 stormtroopers in the Novopavlivka sector. 3 698 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Ukrainian defence forces shot down enemy "Merlin-VR" and Supercam reconnaissance UAVs in sky in Lyman sector. VIDEO Anti-aircraft gunners from the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade have destroyed Russia's most expensive reconnaissance UAV, "Merlin-VR", for the second time. This is an experimental reconnaissance drone that costs over $300,000. The drone is capable of climbing 5 kilometres into the sky and staying in the air for 10 hours, flying 600 kilometres. 1 485 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Explosion of enemy infantry fighting vehicle with Russian soldiers on anti-tank mine. VIDEO During another unsuccessful attempt to storm Ukrainian positions, the enemy suffered significant losses. 6 355 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Russian infantryman dying in field in Kharkiv region as result of attack by fighters of 3rd SAB. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd separate assault brigade of the "Mosquitos" unit eliminated a group of Russian infantry in Kharkiv region. 7 734 14 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Police officers attacked occupiers in dugouts and shelters in Toretsk sector with kamikaze drones. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Khyzhak" brigade of the Patrol Police Department in the Toretsk sector attacked the occupiers in dugouts and shelters with kamikaze drones. 3 836 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guardsmen captured Russian invaders in Kupyansk sector. VIDEO Soldiers of the 15th "Kara-Dag" Brigade of the 1st "Azov" Corps of the National Guard captured the occupiers in the Kupyansk direction. The infantrymen conducted a "reception" of enemy personnel. The occupiers surrendered without firing a shot. 3 556 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war One against six: National Guard soldier single-handedly captured group of Russian stormtroopers near Siversk. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance man Denys Melnychuk (call sign "Mel") performed a real feat near Siversk. A warrior of the "Power of Freedom" battalion of the 4th "Rubizh" National Guard Brigade single-handedly attacked the enemy position and captured six Russian stormtroopers. 10 740 16 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Soldiers of 31st SMB destroyed 16 enemy motorcycles and eliminated several groups of Russian infantry. VIDEO The soldiers of the 31st separate mechanised brigade together with adjacent units, including the fighters of the 15th separate mountain assault battalion, repelled 8 enemy assault waves. 4 161 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defence forces destroyed VT-55A repair and evacuation tractor, trucks, guns, fuel and ammunition depots. VIDEO In the Kramatorsk sector, border guards of the "Phoenix" unit continue to destroy enemy equipment and weapons. 4 870 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Soldiers of 225th SAB attack Russian invader with accurate ammunition drop, and his legs are torn apart. VIDEO The fighters of the "Black Swan" strike group of the 225th assault battalion continue to destroy the Russian invaders. The warriors eliminated the occupier with an accurate ammunition drop. 6 421 23 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Ukrainian defenders repelled occupiers’ assault in Zaporizhzhia sector and destroyed 15 vehicles. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia sector, shortly before the Easter holidays, the enemy attempted a massive assault on the positions of the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine, in particular in the area of responsibility of the DIU's "Artan" active operations unit. 5 881 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Our fighters destroyed launch site for enemy UAVs, operator shelters, communication equipment, and command post. VIDEO In the Kramatorsk direction, fighters from the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade delivered a precise strike on a key enemy location. 4 044 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Russian paratrooper complains about conditions in dugout "There are four corpses here. Stench is terrible, but there is nothing to do". VIDEO In the village of Basivka in Sumy region, the situation for the Russian military is becoming increasingly critical. A paratrooper of the 104th Regiment from Pskov recorded an emotional message from the front line, in which he described the losses and conditions of the occupiers. 5 958 11 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Soldiers of 53rd SMB attacked enemy tank and low-bed trailer in Lyman sector. VIDEO In the Lyman sector, pilots of the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade continue to destroy Russian equipment. 2 826 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Drone operators destroy occupiers and enemy equipment on Pisky - Karlivka "death road" in Donetsk region. VIDEO Drone operators of Ivan Franko Group's unit monitor the Pisky - Karlivka logistics route from the air and destroy occupiers and enemy equipment in Donetsk Oblast. 3 890 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war "Azov" fighters attack enemy infantry with kamikaze drones, preventing them from amassing manpower for assaults. VIDEO In the Toretsk sector, operators of FPV drones of the unmanned systems battalion of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" are conducting round-the-clock precision strikes against Russian forces. 5 768 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war "Magyars’ birds" hit Russian reconnaissance and strike UAV "Forpost", which is carrier of KAB-20. VIDEO During yesterday's "truce", operators of anti-aircraft FPV drones of the 414th "Magyars' birds", separate brigade of strike unmanned aerial systems, were able to hit a Russian reconnaissance and strike UAV "Forpost", which carries the KAB-20. 9 064 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Ukrainian aviation destroyed 10 Russian personnel, 8 shelters, 2 Superkam UAVs and 1 Lancet. VIDEO During the week, the Defence Forces' air defence destroyed 699 air targets. 1 875 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defence forces thwart Russian invaders’ assault near Guevo and Oleshnya in Kursk region. VIDEO Ukrainian defence forces continue to hold their positions near the settlements of Guevo and Oleshnya in the Kursk region of Russia. 3 974 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Situation at the front on April 19 Ukrainian Armed Forces record 59 combat engagements in frontline since beginning of the day, 13 battles are still ongoing - General Staff As of now, the total number of combat clashes at the front is 59. 272 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

war Soldiers of 3rd SAB attacked TOS and destroyed enemy LAVs, HAVs, and tanks of Russian invaders. VIDEO Soldiers of the "FATUM" unit of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade's Anti-Tank Battalion targeted enemy infantry and destroyed heavy equipment, including tanks, light and heavy armored vehicles (LAVs, HAVs) and even a Russian TOS heavy flamethrower system. 4 323 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Ukrainian troops strike with precision aerial bomb at place of Russian concentration in occupied Kherson region. VIDEO In the Kherson region, in the temporarily occupied Oleshky, a precision strike was carried out on a place of concentration of Russian troops. 11 713 19 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war SSU Special Forces destroy 53 tanks, 78 armoured personnel carriers, 101 artillery systems and MLRS of occupiers in 2 weeks. VIDEO SSU soldiers stop Russian mechanised assaults. In just two weeks, they destroyed and damaged: 53 tanks, 78 armoured personnel carriers, 101 artillery systems and MLRS, 13 air defence systems, 5 electronic warfare systems, 810 vehicles, 40 UAVs and 225 communication antennas, 610 enemy positions and fortifications, 15 ammunition depots and 1 fuel and lubrication depot. 3 021 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

War Border guards discovered and destroyed hidden enemy equipment and occupiers’ hideouts in Kharkiv region. VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, our border guards discovered and destroyed hidden enemy equipment. The soldiers attacked MLRSs and occupiers` hideouts. 2 081 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Situation at front as of morning of 18 April 2025 Over half of combat engagements with Russian troops took place in Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors yesterday, - General Staff. MAP On 17 April 2025, the Defence Forces fought 143 combat engagements with the Russian occupiers. 497 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

What is happening at the front on 17 April 2025 Russian Federation attacks most at Pokrovsk, Lyman and Novopavlivka directions - General Staff. MAP On 16 April 2025, the Ukrainian Defence Forces fought 125 combat clashes with the Russian occupation forces. 487 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

war Drones destroyed enemy ground-based UAV that was moving toward Ukrainian positions in Donetsk region. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, drones operated by UAV operators of the Phoenix unit destroyed an enemy ground-based UAV that was moving toward Ukrainian positions, and also eliminated a group of Russian occupiers. 3 651 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Soldiers of 3rd Separate Assault Brigade struck BMP-3, artillery, shelter, antenna, generator, and Russian infantry in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Soldiers of the Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade hit and disabled the enemy: BMP-3, Ural, artillery, occupiers' hideouts, antenna, generator and eliminated enemy infantry in areas of Kharkiv region. 1 533 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

occupiers Russian infantrymen try to shoot down Ukrainian drone one after another. VIDEO Kamikaze drones eliminated Russian infantrymen on one of the frontline areas. The occupiers tried to fight back and even shoot the drones, but to no avail. 7 923 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defence forces repelled enemy attack in 5 waves and destroyed 13 armoured vehicles. VIDEO In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled a massive enemy offensive in five waves - four in the morning and one in the evening. The enemy tried to break through the defences with armoured vehicles and large numbers of infantry, but was met with a fierce and accurate response. 4 686 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

vehicle Border guards destroyed trucks and "loaves" of Russians in Kharkiv direction. VIDEO In the Kharkiv sector, the operators of the "Phoenix" unit demonstrate impressive accuracy, destroying the occupiers' logistics routes. Enemy trucks, "loaves" and other vehicles that were supposed to deliver ammunition and personnel to the front line came under fire from the border guards' FPV drones. 4 727 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Summary of General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine Russians are attacking most in Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Kursk directions - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine. MAP On April 15, 2025, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted 111 combat clashes with the Russian occupation forces. 480 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

war Kamikaze drone delivers precise strike on open-bed truck carrying 10 Russian troops. VIDEO A pilot from the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade’s Unmanned Systems Battalion delivered a precise strike on an open-bed truck carrying a Russian infantry squad. 15 966 34 Previously in trend: Situation at front

occupiers Corpses of eliminated Russian invaders floating in mud. VIDEO Guardsmen from the Kharkiv-based unit Hostri Kartuzy (Peaky Blinders) eliminated Russian soldiers with precise aerial munition drops. 13 543 35 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defence forces inflicted $100,000 worth of damage on enemy by destroying video surveillance systems and antenna equipment. VIDEO In the South, border guards "blinded" the enemy, causing them $100,000 in damage. UAV operators detected and, using FPV drones, destroyed two "Murom-M" video surveillance systems and enemy antenna equipment. 1 834 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Border guards thwart enemy breakthrough attempt in Sumy region and eliminate Russian invaders. VIDEO Border guards thwarted an enemy breakthrough attempt into Sumy region. Enemy assault groups, equipment and communications equipment were destroyed. 5 806 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Snipers of "Spartan" Brigade eliminated Russian invaders in Pokrovsk sector. VIDEO The snipers of the 3rd Brigade of the Operational Task Force named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan of the NGU "Spartan" demonstrated footage of their skilful work to destroy the Russian invaders in the Pokrovsk direction. 5 155 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front