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Fighting in the east

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The fighting in the east remains intense, with the most significant pressure being applied by Russian forces in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. Recent reports indicate up to 149 combat clashes with the Defence Forces. Despite the high intensity of these battles, Ukrainian troops continue to resist and maintain their defensive lines. In Pokrovsk, Russia's sustained offensive actions have led to numerous clashes, with Ukrainian forces adamantly defending key strategic locations. The situation proves challenging but necessitates strategic adjustments in defense tactics. The dynamics on the eastern front highlight the ongoing resilience of Ukrainian forces under enormous pressure. Russian occupiers have tried to exploit favorable conditions, yet defensive lines in places like Lyman have held firm. The expanded use of drones by occupiers has intensified kill zones, presenting additional challenges for both sides. Ensuring territory control and minimizing occupational advances remains essential as Ukraine aims to halt Russia's progress.

What is the current state of fighting in the east of Ukraine?

The intensity of fighting in eastern Ukraine has surged, especially in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole. The Ukrainian Defence Forces report numerous daily clashes, showcasing resilient defensive operations against Russian attacks. Strategic decisions are crucial for maintaining control and repelling the offensive.

How is the increased use of drones affecting the conflict?

The expanded use of drones has significantly altered combat dynamics, with kill zones extending up to 30 kilometers. This technological advancement presents challenges in gathering intelligence and engaging in combat, requiring adaptations from both Ukrainian and Russian forces.

Are the Ukrainian Defence Forces managing to repel Russian advances?

Despite facing intense pressure, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have successfully repelled numerous advances, particularly in Pokrovsk and other strategic directions. They continue to prevent breakthroughs and maintain defensive capabilities despite the challenging conditions.

What strategic changes are necessary for the Ukrainian Defence Forces?

To counter Russian aggression effectively, the Ukrainian Defence Forces may need to re-evaluate their resource allocation and tactical approaches. This involves bolstering defensive lines, enhancing technological capabilities, and fortifying logistical support systems.

What impact does the fighting have on civilian areas?

Fighting in eastern Ukraine has inevitably affected civilian areas, with some regions experiencing significant infrastructural damage. The ongoing hostilities have led to humanitarian concerns, prompting international calls for strategic intervention to minimize civilian casualties and infrastructure harm.

What is the outlook for the conflict in eastern Ukraine?

The outlook remains complex, with both sides enduring persistent engagements. While Ukrainian forces continue to hold defensive positions successfully, strategic military adjustments and international support are vital to alter the trajectory favorably and achieve long-term peace.

How are the Ukrainian Defence Forces dealing with Russian misinformation?

The Ukrainian Defence Forces actively counter Russian disinformation by providing accurate updates and refuting false claims, such as Russia's purported breakthroughs. This effort emphasizes the importance of transparent communication in sustaining domestic and international support.

What role does international aid play in the current conflict?

International aid is crucial for sustaining Ukraine's defensive efforts, providing necessary resources and diplomatic support. Effective coordination with allies helps bolster Ukraine's resilience against Russian aggression and is pivotal in exerting pressure for diplomatic resolutions.

How does the topography affect military operations in eastern Ukraine?

The varied topography in eastern Ukraine influences military strategy, impacting mobility and defense positioning. Urban areas, open fields, and forested regions each present unique challenges in maneuvering troops and deploying equipment effectively, adding complexity to military planning and execution.

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The situation in the Serebrianskyi Forestry Russian forces push back Defense Forces’ positions in Serebrianskyi forestry – Dnipro OSGT Russian forces have pushed back the Defense Forces’ positions in the Serebrianskyi forestry area. 1 308 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Fighting in the Serebrianskyi Forest

deepstate Combat situation deteriorating along Novopil–Zelene Pole–Novosilka section – DeepState After previous gains south of Novopil and south of Novosilka, the enemy continues to exert active pressure on the positions of the Defense Forces, exploiting weaknesses along the section. In particular, they are deploying large numbers of infantry in various groups—ranging from small units of several soldiers to assault teams of 5–10 troops. 7 643 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Syrskyi on the situation at the front Situation on front line is difficult: there are 160-190 battles every day. Defence forces have had some success recently, - Syrskyi The situation on the front line remains difficult, but the Defence Forces are making some progress and are conducting 15-20 assault operations every day. 494 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Nightly report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on March 12 Enemy focuses main efforts on Pokrovsk and Kursk directions - General Staff Ukraine's defense forces continue to hold back the onslaught of the occupation forces. The situation in the Pokrovsk and Kursk directions remains tense, with the enemy concentrating its main offensive efforts there. So far, 123 combat engagements have taken place. 846 6 Previously in trend: General Staff report Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Kursk region Hostilities in south Hostilities in Kharkiv region

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map "Occupiers crawl through fields and tree lines": DeepState on enemy advance near Zelena Dolyna in Donetsk region The Russian occupiers’ advance near Zelena Dolyna in Donetsk region did not come suddenly and did not happen all at once. 2 841 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

DeepState Situation in Dronivka area is escalating, enemy is accumulating reserves in Siversk area, - 81st Brigade The situation in the Dronivka area in the Sloviansk direction is escalating daily. 2 320 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Situation in the Lyman direction Russians received thrashing from 3rd assault brigade and are trying to recapture partially lost positions in Lyman direction - "Khortytsia" OSGT The Liman direction is not the most intense at the moment, the occupants are using light equipment there more actively than in other areas, but there are no "quiet" areas on the front. 1 277 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Механізована атака РФ на Володимирівку Enemy launches mechanized attack on Volodymyrivka in Donetsk region – DeepState. MAP On October 9, Russian forces launched several assaults on Volodymyrivka in Donetsk region. 2 384 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Situation in the Donetsk region

The situation on the front line as of 28 January: what is known? Russians attacked 54 times in Pokrovsk and Huliaypole directions, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine On 27 January, 105 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defence Forces and Russian occupiers were recorded. 1 036 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

report of General Staff There were 200 combat engagements in frontline over last day. Situation remains most difficult in three sectors - Lyman, Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka - General Staff Over the last day, 200 combat engagements were registered. The situation is the most intense in the Pokrovsk, Lyman and Novopavlivka sectors. The enemy attacked the Kursk region 18 times. 423 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Situation at front as of 19 March Russian troops continue their assaults near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. Over 20 attacks repelled in Kursk region, - General Staff. MAP In total, 140 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 18 March 2025. 731 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Kursk region Battles for Chasiv Yar Battles for Toretsk

Occupiers in East Enemy tried to change crossing over Chornyi Zherebets River. Defense forces prevented it - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, April 8, 2025, in the Kharkiv sector, the enemy unsuccessfully attacked the positions of our troops in Vovchansk. 957 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Combat operations as of 15 January: what is known? Russia is trying to break through AFUs’ defences in Lyman direction, - AFU Over the past day, 132 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. 1 457 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

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situation at front Assault actions of Russian troops in Pokrovsk direction were repulsed, enemy suffered numerous losses - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, April 5, 2025, the enemy did not conduct any assault operations in the Kharkiv sector. The enemy focused its main efforts on maintaining the combat capability of the forward units and their supply. 890 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

What is happening at the front. General Staff report on 10 July Yesterday, Russia attacked in Pokrovsk, Lyman and Novopavlivka sectors most of all, - General Staff. MAP The Ukrainian Defence Forces fought 201 combat engagements with the Russian occupiers on 9 July. 456 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled massive attacks by the Russian Federation on several fronts 200 combat engagements recorded on front line during day: most of them in Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions, - General Staff. MAP Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defence Forces engaged in 200 combat clashes with Russian occupiers. 542 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Russians advance in Shevchenko Enemy is attempting to advance toward outskirts of Shevchenko, near Velyka Novosilka – DeepState In recent days, the enemy has been highly active in the area and is widely deploying military equipment near the village of Shevchenko in Donetsk region. 1 707 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

OTG Luhansk: Enemy intensified activity in part of the Siversk direction Russian army intensifies activity near Bilohorivka in Siversk direction – OTG Luhansk Russian troops have intensified their activities in the Siversk direction near the village of Bilohorivka, Luhansk region. 532 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Situation at the front as of March 4 Enemy attacks near Kostiantynopil, battles in Toretsk and Dachne areas – General Staff In total, since the beginning of the day, March 4, 2024, 59 combat engagements have taken place at the front. 463 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

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. 822 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front Fighting in the east Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian soldiers broke out of encirclement near Rivnopil in Donetsk region 31st SMB fighters withdraw from ’pocket’ north of Rivnopil in Donetsk region – DeepState. MAP Soldiers of the 1st Mechanized Battalion of the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) have successfully withdrawn from a tactical encirclement north of Rivnopil, Donetsk region. 4 121 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

military action Occupiers are slightly pulling back in Kotlynne area, no signs of enemy exhaustion in Toretsk direction - "Khortytsia" OSGT In the vicinity of Kotlyne in the Pokrovsk direction and to the west of it, the Russian invaders are slightly pulling back. At the same time, there are no signs of exhaustion of the Russian army in the Toretsk direction. 995 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

This is what Toretsk looks like now Some of our positions in Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors were destroyed. Heavy fighting is ongoing in Pokrovsk sector, - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, 2 March 2025, in the Kupyansk sector, the enemy attacked our fortifications near Petropavlivka, Nova Kruhliakivka and Zahryzove. It was not successful. 1 442 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Situation on the front: the General Staff reported on the fighting on 18 January Russians did not advance in the Kramatorsk direction, but are actively storming in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff On 18 January, 144 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line. 795 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Enemy is trying to occupy Chasiv Yar Enemy has intensified assaults to capture Chasiv Yar - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past 24 hours, the enemy has been conducting unsuccessful offensive operations in the Vovchansk area in the Kharkiv direction. 695 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in Kharkiv region

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Situation at the front as of April 8 Enemy tried to advance near Toretsk, Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynopil. Ten combat engagements are still ongoing in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. In total, there have been 94 military clashes since the beginning of the day. 522 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Kursk region

What is happening on the front line? Report of the General Staff on 27 January Russians are attacking most intensively in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine Over the past day, there were 103 combat clashes between Defence Forces soldiers and Russian occupiers. 1 440 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Situation on the front line: where are the battles continuing on 13 February? No Russian attacks were recorded on four sections of the front line. A total of 142 combat engagements, - General Staff. MAP Over the past day, 142 combat clashes between the Defence Forces and Russian occupiers were recorded. 728 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

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. 434 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Hostilities in Lyman sector

Fighting on the front line: the General Staff reported on the situation Russia is pressing in Pokrovsk direction, attacking near Kostiantynivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine. MAP Over the past day, 121 combat clashes were recorded on the front line, where the Defence Forces are defending Ukraine from Russian occupiers. 1 334 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

What is happening on the front line on 31 December: General Staff reports Occupiers attacking most intensely in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, - General Staff of AFU. MAP On 30 December, 149 combat clashes between the Defence Forces and Russian occupiers were recorded on the front line. 509 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Fighting in the Lyman direction 204 clashes on frontline in day. More than half of them in Donetsk region - General Staff. MAPS Over the last day, 204 combat engagements were registered. Most enemy attacks were repelled at the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Toretsk, and Lyman directions. 468 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

What is happening at the front? The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine told about the fighting Russia increases number of attacks in Pokrovsk direction. Total of 182 combat engagements on frontline - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff. MAPS On October 14, Ukrainian defense forces engaged in 182 combat clashes with Russian occupiers. 592 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Combat operations in the Serebryansky Forestry. What is known? Ruscists try to push Defense Forces out of Serebriankyi forestry – DeepState Russian occupation forces continue to exert pressure on Ukrainian defensive positions in the Serebriankyi forestry area of Luhansk region. 3 447 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

enemy offensive in the east Intensity of enemy attacks in east has increased by 30%, - "East" grouping of troops In the eastern direction, Russian troops increased the intensity of their attacks by 30%, which is explained by weather conditions. 481 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Russian attacks in June Russians intensified attacks in second decade of June: over 200 assault operations per day, - DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS In June, the enemy is trying to maintain the intensity of assault operations, and in the second decade of the month, attacks intensified. 472 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Kursk region

What is happening in the Pokrovsk direction? Summary from the General Staff 48 Russian attacks stopped in Pokrovsk direction, with total of 132 clashes during day, - General Staff. MAP 132 combat clashes were recorded on the front line during 30 October 2025. 696 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

What’s happening on the front lines? Report on 11 September Defence forces engaged in 205 combat encounters with occupiers. More than third - in Pokrovsk direction. MAP On 10 September, 205 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defence Forces and Russian occupiers were recorded. 859 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Fighting in east on morning of 13 March Enemy is trying to transfer forces to western bank of Oskil River. Occupiers’ advance is not allowed in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk areas - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the Kharkiv sector, the invading army tried to make efforts to advance in the area of Vovchansk, but failed, the enemy was repulsed by our defenders. 863 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Russian army maintains offensive momentum on the front in Ukraine Enemy attempting to exploit success toward Dobropillia in Donetsk region, redeploying significant forces – DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS Russian forces are attempting to maintain offensive momentum along the entire line of contact. Over the past two days, the number of enemy attacks has exceeded 200. 1 791 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front Fighting in the east

Zhitel EW destruction Defence forces hit enemy in Pokrovsk direction: over 30 occupiers and 10 armoured vehicles destroyed - "Khortytsia" OSGT Yesterday, on 31 March 2025, the enemy army attacked our defensive fortifications in Vovchansk, in the Kharkiv sector. 936 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

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