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The ongoing situation at the front in Ukraine sees intense combat activity with key developments in regions like Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Siversk. The General Staff has reported numerous combat engagements, estimating over 115 clashes along various sections of the frontline. Recent reports highlight significant kills and the expansion of kill zones up to 30 kilometers due to advanced drone usage. President Zelenskyy remains actively involved, reviewing reports and coordinating with military heads to strengthen frontline positions. In-depth analysis reveals the advancing enemy in locations such as Huliaipole, while Ukrainian forces continue reclaiming space, ensuring that critical areas like Pokrovsk remain under control. Ukrainian Defense continues to bolster its tactical approach, ensuring a responsive and proactive defense along critical sectors.

What is the current situation on the Ukrainian front line?

The Ukrainian frontline is currently witnessing intense combat engagements, with numerous clashes reported daily. Significant efforts by the Ukrainian Defense Forces have resulted in territorial gains, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, while also facing incursions and advances by Russian forces in areas such as Huliaipole and Serebrianka. Continuous strategic adjustments are made to reinforce defense positions and ensure effective resistance to enemy advances.

How is the Ukrainian government responding to frontline challenges?

The Ukrainian government, led by President Zelenskyy, is taking a proactive approach in addressing frontline challenges. This includes receiving and assessing strategic reports from military officials and implementing measures to strengthen defense capabilities and support combat units. Coordination between high-level officials and on-ground commanders ensures that military strategies remain adaptive to evolving combat scenarios.

What are the main areas of conflict along the Ukrainian front?

The main areas of conflict along the Ukrainian front include the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions, Siversk, and the Huliaipole sector. These regions are experiencing high levels of combat engagement, with Ukrainian forces vigorously defending against Russian advances. Significant military engagements are reported, with efforts focused on maintaining control and repelling enemy movements.

How effective is Ukraine's current defense strategy on the front line?

Ukraine's defense strategy focuses on adaptability, with the military continuously refining approaches to respond to changing dynamics on the front line. Through efficient use of resources, monitoring of enemy maneuvers, and advancements in military technology, Ukrainian forces effectively maintain robust defense operations, achieving crucial territorial control and inflicting losses on enemy forces.

What role do drones play in current Ukrainian military operations?

Drones are playing a pivotal role in the current military operations in Ukraine. They enhance reconnaissance and strike capabilities, allowing Ukrainian forces to expand kill zones and conduct precise operations deep within enemy lines. The use of drones provides strategic advantages, enabling effective surveillance and targeting that supports both defensive and offensive operations.

How is the situation in Pokrovsk impacting overall front line dynamics?

In Pokrovsk, strategic operations continue to play a significant role in the broader context of frontline dynamics. Ukrainian forces have reclaimed substantial territory, ensuring the city remains fortified. This success enhances morale and strategic positioning, impacting the enemy's operational strength and applying pressure on their advancement capabilities.

What challenges do Ukrainian forces face on the front line?

Ukrainian forces face various challenges on the front line, including ongoing attacks by Russian military units in multiple directions, maintaining efficient coordination amid strategic offensives, and managing logistics for sustained operations. However, through strategic acumen, technological leverage, and international support, Ukraine continues to counter these challenges decisively.

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Russia-Ukraine war latest: Frontline update as of January 13 72 combat engagements recorded on frontline since start of day: Pokrovsk direction remains most intense – General Staff Since the start of the day, 72 combat engagements have been recorded on the frontline. Our defenders are stopping the enemy, holding the lines and thwarting Russia’s plans. 199 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Summary of the General Staff on 11 January 86 combat engagements were recorded on front line, with hottest spots being in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff At present, the total number of combat clashes on the front line is 86. 312 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

General Staff reports 140 clashes, heavy fighting on Pokrovsk front 140 clashes recorded on frontline, 52 in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the start of the day, 140 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. The heaviest fighting is on the Pokrovsk direction, where the Defense Forces have already repelled 44 attacks, while six engagements are still ongoing. 233 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

General Staff: 115 clashes on front, 26 in Pokrovsk direction Pokrovsk direction sees 26 attacks, 48 occupiers killed. 115 clashes on front overall – General Staff Since the start of the day, 115 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline, including 26 in the Pokrovsk direction. 475 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Zelenskyy hears Palisa report on steps to strengthen frontline positions and the army Zelenskyy hears Palisa report: Frontline positions and combat units to be strengthened President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the Office of the President, on the decisions needed to strengthen Ukraine’s frontline positions and the army. 1 970 16 Previously in trend: Situation at front

National Guard on Kill Zones Kill zones at front can reach up to 30 km, - National Guard Kill zones on the front line have expanded due to the use of drones and can now reach 30 kilometres. 799 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front Fighting in the east Hostilities in Kharkiv region

General Staff’s report General Staff: 52 clashes reported on frontline, most in Kostiantynivka direction Since the start of the day, as of 4:00 p.m., 52 combat clashes have taken place along the front. 307 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

map update on 18 December Enemy has advanced in Huliaipole and near Dronivka, Nykonorivka, and Pankivka, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 4 969 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Siversk Enemy has occupied Serebrianka and is advancing in Siversk area, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have occupied Serebrianka and are advancing on six more settlements in the Donetsk region near Siversk. 6 137 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front Updated DeepState maps

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi At one point there were no Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk. Now 13 km² has been retaken – Syrskyi At a certain stage in the defence of Pokrovsk, there were no Ukrainian troops in the city, but since 15 November, the Defence Forces have managed to bring about 13 square kilometres of territory within the city limits back under control. 6 926 41 Previously in trend: Situation at front Syrskyi on the Donetsk region

update from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 87 combat engagements recorded on front line, most in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions – General Staff As of 4 p.m. on 8 December, a total of 87 combat engagements have taken place along the front line. 218 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Frontline sees 106 combat engagements, most in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, as of 4:00 p.m., 106 combat engagements have taken place along the front line. 284 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Commander of the Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valentyn Manko Only 102nd Territorial Defence Forces Brigade was holding Huliaipole sector – Manko Commander of the Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valentyn Manko has commented on the situation in the Huliaipole sector. 8 251 28 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Number of clashes in November In November, record number of clashes took place at front - almost 6 thousand - Ministry of Defense In November, the number of combat clashes recorded on the front line exceeded the average monthly figures for this year. 270 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. General Staff: 202 combat clashes on front line, 49 in Pokrovsk direction Since the beginning of the day, as of 10:00 p.m., 202 combat clashes have taken place on the front line. 437 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

AFU, fortifications Front line sees 138 combat engagements, 43 in Pokrovsk sector – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, as of 4:00 p.m., the total number of combat engagements along the entire front line stands at 138. 225 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

DeepState maps Enemy has advanced in Vovchansk, near Serebrianka, Dachne and Rivnopillia, - DeepState. MAP The enemy is advancing near four settlements in the Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. 5 504 11 Previously in trend: Situation at front

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report. 231 combat engagements recorded on front line, most of them in Pokrovsk, Lyman and Kostiantynivka directions – General Staff Since the start of the day, as of 10:00 p.m., a total of 231 combat engagements have taken place along the front. 502 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

General Staff’s report 112 combat engagements recorded on front line, most in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, as of 4:00 p.m., a total of 112 combat engagements have been recorded along the front line. 321 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

General Staff’s report 216 combat engagements on front, 43 of them in Lyman sector – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, as of 10:00 p.m., 216 combat engagements have taken place along the front line. 431 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

war 44th Brigade artillerymen destroy three enemy guns and ammunition depot. VIDEO During a fire mission, troops of the 44th Separate Artillery Brigade named after Hetman Danylo Apostol detected and destroyed two enemy D-20 guns, one D-30, and an ammunition depot. 1 200 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

The situation near Kupiansk General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine on Gerasimov’s statements: Kupiansk and Yampil are under control of Ukrainian Defence Forces The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine refutes the statement made by the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Gerasimov, in his report to Putin about the capture of the settlements of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region and Yampil in the Donetsk region. 5 248 14 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Stepova Novoselivka Enemy has occupied Stepova Novoselivka in Kharkiv region, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have occupied the village of Stepova Novoselivka in the Kupianskyi district of Kharkiv region. 7 027 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi Situation worsens significantly in Oleksandrivka and Huliaipole directions – Syrskyi Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to operate under the principle of active defense. Despite a superior enemy, our units are repelling attacks on most fronts and carrying out search-and-strike actions in designated sectors, particularly in the Kupiansk and Siversk areas. 9 271 65 Previously in trend: Situation at front Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation on the front line on November 6 93 combat engagements on frontline. 26 enemy attacks repelled in Pokrovsk direction, six battles ongoing – General Staff Since the start of the day, 93 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. Ukraine’s Defense Forces are taking measures to prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory. 374 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Zelenskyy’s address We continue to eliminate occupiers in Pokrovsk – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1,351st day of the war with Russia. 3 551 38 Previously in trend: Situation at front Zelenskyy’s address

Zelenskyy’s address I ordered to increase funding for corps in key fronts – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1,350th day of the war with Russia. 1 546 18 Previously in trend: Situation at front Zelenskyy’s address Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Commander must not conceal loss of positions at front. If you kept your personnel safe — good job President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained who should be held responsible for false information in reports for the Commander-in-Chief regarding the frontline situation. 6 185 41 Previously in trend: Situation at front

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Zelenskyy on front: Syrskyi commands Pokrovsk’s defense, Kupiansk is being cleared of enemy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened a Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief meeting to hear a briefing on the frontline situation. He said Russian forces are currently concentrating their main efforts on Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. 8 750 49 Previously in trend: Situation at front Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

The front line in October 2025: hundreds of combat engagements every day and thousands of shellings Over 5,400 combat engagements and 140,000 shellings were recorded on front line in October, - Ministry of Defense The intensity of hostilities remained high in October: over five thousand combat engagements, nearly 140,000 artillery strikes, and increased enemy air activity. 237 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Situation in the Kursk sector remains stable Some units continue to hold positions on Russian territory – "Kursk" Group of Forces Some Ukrainian units continue to hold positions inside the territory of the Russian Federation. 3 156 18 Previously in trend: Situation at front The situation in northern Ukraine

DIU attack in Donbas DIU’s "Prymary" destroyed two radar stations and S-300V launcher belonging to occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Over the past two weeks, the DIU's special unit "Prymary" has been systematically destroying Russian air defence assets in Donbas. 2 687 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

General Staff report 103 combat engagements recorded along front, one-third in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the start of the day, as of 10:00 p.m., 103 combat engagements took place along the front line. 440 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Our soldiers eliminated the enemy’s position and took a prisoner "Enei" fighters destroy enemy positions in Toretsk and capture occupier: "What are you, cop?". VIDEO A unit of the "Enei" Special Operations Battalion of the National Police’s "Liut" Brigade successfully completed a combat mission in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 6 753 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Report of the General Staff 113 combat engagements recorded on frontline, 47 of them in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff As of 4:00 p.m. on 14 October, the enemy had attacked Defense Forces positions 113 times. 257 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Border guards destroy Russian armoured vehicles in Donetsk region Border guards thwarted another assault by occupiers and destroyed Russian heavy equipment. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, border guards of the "Phoenix" unit together with their comrades thwarted another assault by Russian troops. 2 605 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russians complain of injuries and refuse to fight Russian soldiers refuse to take up positions due to injuries – DIU interception. AUDIO In a radio interception obtained by Ukrainian intelligence, a group of Russian soldiers refuse to take up combat positions due to injuries and inadequate medical support. 2 489 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

MiG-29 of the Ukrainian Air Force delivers an air strike MiG-29 strikes enemy drone operators’ positions in Donetsk region. VIDEO A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet carried out an air strike on the position of enemy drone operators in Nova Poltavka in the Myrnohrad direction. 3 473 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Ukrainian Armed Forces seize initiative at the front Ukrainian Armed Forces are adapting to seize initiative at frontline as much as possible - Land Forces Despite all the pressure from the enemy, Ukrainian defenders are adapting both their tactics and strategy in order to seize the initiative on the front line as much as possible. 1 362 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front Situation in Dobropillia direction

In the Kharkiv region, fighters detained two Russian occupiers Border guards from "Hart" brigade captured two Russian soldiers in Kharkiv region. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Kharkiv region, border guards of the "Hart" brigade captured two Russian soldiers who were building fortifications on Ukrainian territory. 2 153 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Defence forces showed footage of the liberation of Sichneve in Dnipropetrovsk region Defence forces eliminated 50 occupiers and captured another 8 in village of Sichneve in Dnipropetrovsk region. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces have released footage of successful assault operations by the 141st Separate Mechanised Brigade in the village of Sichneve in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The operation resulted in significant enemy losses. Soldiers of the "Shkval" assault unit eliminated 50 Russian invaders, and eight more were taken prisoner. 5 672 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

DIU Special forces eliminated Russian infantry and equipment DIU Special forces showed destruction of Russian infantry and equipment in Zaporizhzhia and Lyman directions. VIDEO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has released a video of the effective combat work of its units. 5 463 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

The AFU refuted the capture of Verbove: the village is under the control of the 110th SMB Ukrainian defenders destroyed Russian SRG that had infiltrated village of Verbove to film video with Russian flag. VIDEO Soldiers of the 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade destroyed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group that had infiltrated the village of Verbove to film a video with the Russian flag. 9 040 14 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Destruction of a Russian drone in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fighter from "Freedom of Russia" Legion stopped enemy drone flying directly at his car with accurate shot. VIDEO A fighter of the "Freedom of Russia" Legion destroyed a Russian FPV drone at a critical moment in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 7 485 14 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Border guards destroyed enemy fortifications Border guards destroy cannon, IFV, communications equipment, 2 UAV launch sites and ekiminate 6 occupiers. VIDEO Drone operators and artillery of the "Hart" border guard brigade smashed enemy fortifications near Vovchansk. 1 155 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

The enemy is attacking the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine more intensively than in the summer Defence forces: Russians have transferred unit of war criminals to Kramatorsk direction In the Kramatorsk direction, in the area of responsibility of the 93rd separate mechanised brigade "Kholodnyi Yar", the situation is stable. The enemy is attacking more intensively than in the summer, as the Russians are rushing to reach certain lines by specific dates. 2 573 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

SOF SOF fighters take control of tree line in Donetsk region. VIDEO SOF special operations soldiers were tasked to locate, enter, destroy, consolidate, and hand over recently seized enemy positions in a tree line in Donetsk region. 2 761 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Border guards destroy the enemy near Vovchansk Enemy UAV launch site, communications equipment, and truck with personnel were hit, and seven Russians were eliminated. VIDEO During operations by the Hart Border Guard Brigade’s artillery and UAV operators near Vovchansk, the following targets were hit: an enemy UAV launch site, enemy communications equipment, and a truck carrying personnel and ammunition. Seven occupiers were eliminated. 4 448 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front