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The ongoing hostilities in southern Ukraine continue to escalate, with intense shelling and multiple assaults by Russian forces. The latest reports highlight significant engagements in regions such as Zaporizhzhia and Orikhiv, where the Defense Forces of Ukraine remain resolute in their defense. Despite the intensified Russian strikes using artillery and kamikaze drones, Ukrainian defenders have successfully repelled numerous attacks, particularly around cities like Oleksandrivka and Guliaipole. The strategic battlefront has led to substantial Russian losses, with almost 300 soldiers reported lost in recent clashes. Ukrainian forces have strategically withdrawn from less advantageous positions in Novovasylivske to reinforce more robust defenses, indicating ongoing tactical repositioning to counter Russian advances.

What is the current situation with hostilities in southern Ukraine?

The situation in southern Ukraine is marked by ongoing intense hostilities, with Russian forces persistently launching assaults and using artillery heavily. Key areas like Zaporizhzhia have seen significant military activity, while Ukrainian defenders have managed to repel numerous attacks, demonstrating tactical resilience despite persistent enemy aggression. The escalation underscores a strategic threat to regional stability.

How are Ukrainian Defense Forces responding to Russian assaults in the south?

Ukrainian Defense Forces are actively engaging in strategic defensive maneuvers, repelling numerous Russian assaults across southern regions. They have also employed tactical withdrawals to more secure positions while continuing to defend critical fronts such as Orikhiv and Zaporizhzhia. Their efforts have successfully mitigated several attempted breakthroughs, resulting in significant Russian casualties.

Which regions are most affected by the hostilities in southern Ukraine?

The regions most affected by hostilities include Zaporizhzhia, Orikhiv, and the areas surrounding Oleksandrivka and Guliaipole. These key strategic locations have been focal points of intense military engagements, with both aerial and ground assaults by Russian forces, countered by robust defense operations from Ukrainian troops.

What tactics are Russian forces using in their assaults on southern Ukraine?

Russian forces have intensified their use of artillery and kamikaze drones in their assaults on southern Ukraine. They have also employed electronic warfare and attempted to maneuver small infantry groups to create conditions for more significant offensive operations. These tactics have targeted both military positions and civilian areas.

How have recent developments impacted the strategic landscape in southern Ukraine?

Recent developments have heightened the strategic tensions in the region, with increased Russian aggressiveness reflected in escalated military engagements and intensified bombardments. The Ukrainian response, characterized by tactical defensive actions and strategic repositioning, aims to counter these threats, maintaining essential territorial integrity and attempting to minimize the strategic advantages gained by Russian advances.

What are the implications of Russia's intensified assaults in southern Ukraine for civilian populations?

Civilian populations in southern Ukraine face significant risks due to Russia's intensified assaults and indiscriminate shelling. The ongoing conflict has led to escalating casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, exacerbating the humanitarian situation. Efforts to protect civilians continue, but the protracted conflict presents severe challenges for safety and normalcy in affected regions.

Are there any significant breakthroughs by either side in the conflict in southern Ukraine?

As of the latest updates, there have been no significant breakthroughs by either side in the conflict. Ukrainian Defense Forces have effectively repelled Russian attempts to gain footholds, particularly in areas such as Guliaipole and Orikhiv. The frontlines remain contested with Ukrainians maintains a strategic defense to counteract continuous offensive actions by Russian troops.

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Fighting in the southern direction In southern direction, enemy continues air strikes on positions of Defense Forces of Ukraine and civilian infrastructure - Defense Forces Russian invaders are trying to attack the positions of the Defense Forces on the Orikhiv and Prydniprovske directions 394 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Enemy to intensify assaults on two southern directions Ruscists prepare to resume active assaults in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions – Southern Defense Forces Russian forces are regrouping their troops and equipment to resume active assaults in the Orikhiv, Huliaipole, and Prydniprovske directions. 879 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

AFU Russian Federation increases use of Molniya ammunition by 42% in week - Southern Defense Forces Over the past week, Russian troops in southern Ukraine have significantly increased the intensity of attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces, increasing the number of attacks on settlements, as well as the use of kamikaze drones and air strikes. 1 054 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff report Russian army in south reduces assaults but significantly intensifies shelling – Defense Forces The enemy is regrouping in the south, actively using aviation, and preparing for new assaults. 365 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russians try to land on Buhaz Island to create a bridgehead Ukrainian defenders control most of Dnieper islands in Kherson region - Southern Defense Forces Ukrainian servicemen control most of the island zone in the Dnipro floodplain in the Kherson region and successfully repel attempts by Russian occupiers to land on them. 1 308 14 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Hostilities in the southern direction Enemy tried to advance near Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia - Southern Defense Forces Russian invaders continue to terrorize the south of Ukraine with "shaheds", artillery and MLRS, and the use of KABs (guided aerial bombs) and NARs (free-flight aerial rockets). 709 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

The situation in the south direction Enemy unsuccessfully stormed near Antonivskyi Bridge and in island zone last day - Defense Forces The enemy remains unchanged in its tactics in the southern direction, high intensity of shelling is recorded. Over the past day, the occupiers concentrated their unsuccessful attempts to assault near Antonivsky Bridge and in the island zone. 629 4 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff In southern direction, enemy maintains unchanged tactics and intensity of shelling - Defense Forces In the south, the situation with hostilities remains without significant changes. Nevertheless, the occupiers continue their unsuccessful attempts to storm the city. 291 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

AFU military Russia regrouping in south and preparing for new assaults – Defense Forces In the southern direction, relative calm in combat clashes is observed; however, Russian forces are regrouping and preparing for a new wave of assaults. 1 031 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Fighting in the South Enemy in south continues to carry out airstrikes, maintains a high intensity of use of FPV drones - Defense Forces In the southern sector, along the entire front line, the enemy continues to use artillery and continues to carry out air strikes on the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and nearby settlements. It also maintains a high intensity of FPV drones and terrorizes with night attacks by Shahed UAVs. 441 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russians are rapidly approaching Pokrovsk Russians launched summer offensive in Zaporizhzhia in spring - Southern Defense Forces In Zaporizhzhia, the summer offensive of Russian troops actually started in the spring - the occupiers increased the number of assaults by small groups of infantry, maintaining a high intensity of fighting. 806 4 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Hostilities in the south Significant increase in enemy activity was observed in south - Defence Forces Yesterday, in the southern sector, the enemy increased the number of kamikaze drone strikes and intensified artillery attacks. There was also a significant increase in the use of unguided aerial missiles (NARs). 796 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a locomotive with a convoy of equipment Locomotive carrying column of enemy equipment was hit in south: occupiers suffered significant losses - Defense Forces The Ukrainian military in the south struck a locomotive with a convoy of Russian military equipment. 58 057 28 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in south

Hostilities in the south Enemy attempts to resume assaults toward Chervone on Huliaipole direction – Southern Defense Forces Russian forces have deployed assault group personnel to forward positions on the Huliaipole direction. 461 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

AFU Russia has intensified airstrikes in Huliaipole direction and resumed assaults in Chervone area - Defense Forces Russian troops have significantly increased the number of air strikes with unguided missiles on the settlements of the Huliaipillia direction, in particular on Chervone and Huliaipole. 477 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff Enemy does not abandon attempts to capture island zone of Dnipro River - Defense Forces In the south of Ukraine, the enemy does not reduce the number of assault operations and continues to actively use artillery and aviation, striking at the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the settlements adjacent to the line of contact. 831 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff report Due to significant losses in south, Russian command sends almost all of its troops to attack - Defense Forces Due to heavy losses, the Russian command is reassigning nearly all servicemembers to assault units — including professional artillerymen. 1 837 7 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Fighting in the southern direction on May 16 Enemy is conducting reconnaissance and preparatory measures for further assaults in Huliaipole direction - Southern Defense Forces In the southern direction, the enemy continues to actively use artillery and carry out heavy airstrikes on positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and settlements near the line of contact. 635 6 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff Russia uses small assault group tactics to maintain constant pressure - Southern Defense Forces The tactic of small assault groups has become the main one for Russian troops in the southern direction. 490 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

report of General Staff of AFU Russians are trying to break through administrative border with Dnipropetrovsk region, - Defence Forces The Russian army does not stop attacking in the southern sector: the enemy is actively using artillery, kamikaze drones, air strikes, and conducting assaults, in particular in the Novopavlivka sector. 4 232 38 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

What is happening in south? In south, Ukrainian troops inflict significant losses on enemy in weapons and equipment: 66 units of enemy military equipment destroyed over day, including 2 tanks - Defence Forces Over the past day in the south, the Ukrainian Defence Forces repelled 20 enemy attacks in the Novopavlivka, Orikhivskyi and Prydniprovskyi directions. 432 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Russian losses in the South

Fighting in southern direction Enemy is not reducing number of assaults in south - Defense Forces Fierce fighting continues near Novosilka, Novopil, and Vilne Pole in the Novopavlivka sector, as well as near Stepove outside Orikhiv. 544 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

AFU soldier Despite so-called "ceasefire," occupiers continue assault operations in Zaporizhzhia direction – Southern Defense Forces Russian occupation forces continue assaulting the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in the Zaporizhzhia direction, despite the so-called "ceasefire" declared by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, which was allegedly to last from the start of May 8 until midnight on May 11. 690 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Fighting in South Despite so-called "truce", enemy continues to storm in Southern direction and strikes at civilian objects - Southern Defense Forces In the southern sector, despite the declared "truce," Russian troops continue their assault attempts, actively using FPV drones and shelling the positions of Ukrainian defenders and civilian objects near the front. 686 10 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russian attacks in South Russian forces significantly intensified activity in Novopavlivka and Orikhiv directions - Defense Forces Russian troops have become more active in the south of Ukraine. Intensive assaults continue on the Novopavlivka and Orikhiv directions. 774 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russians try to land on Bugaz Island to create bridgehead Russian forces attempting to land on Buhaz Island on Dnipro to establish foothold – Southern Defense Forces Over the past few days, Russians have made several attempts to land on an island near the village of Kizomys in the Kherson region. 2 098 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

General Staff Enemy does not reduce fire activity, number of artillery shelling and kamikaze drone strikes in south is constantly increasing - Defense Forces Over the past day, April 30, Russian invaders attacked in the southern sector at the Novopavlivka, Orikhiv, and Prydniprovske directions. 349 enemy attacks were recorded using almost more than 1,500 rounds of ammunition. 374 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Bridgehead on islands in Kherson region Enemy does not abandon attempts to seize small bridgehead on islands on Dnipro River - Southern Defense Forces Every day, Russians are trying to take control of a small bridgehead on an island area in the Prydniprovske direction. 605 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Summaty of General Staff On southern front, intensity of shelling and airstrikes has increased by 25% - Defense Forces Russian troops have increased the intensity of shelling and air strikes in southern Ukraine. 406 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Southern Defense Forces: Situation over the week Russians attempted to break through defenses in south twice in week – Southern Defense Forces In the southern sector, Russian invaders attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses using a new tactic involving entire battalions. However, the assault failed — the occupiers failed to seize any positions. 460 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russia has intensified shelling and drone attacks in OTG "Tavria" zone Occupiers have intensified artillery shelling and drone attacks in OTG "Tavria" zone, - Southern Defense Forces In the area of responsibility of the Tavria Operational and Strategic Group of Forces, Russian troops have significantly increased the intensity of artillery shelling and the use of kamikaze drones. 231 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

occupiers Occupiers intensify fire activity in southern sector - Defense Forces The Russian invaders are intensifying their firepower on the southern frontline. The enemy is particularly active in the Huliaipol direction. 406 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

defense, army, forces, south Russia does not reduce intensity of attacks in south but fails to advance – Defense Forces Russian troops continue to actively strike in southern Ukraine, but have not made any territorial advances. 1 094 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

DeepState map update Enemy is advancing in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders have advanced in Piatykhatky and Andriivka. 9 691 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Update of DeepState map Hostilities in south

landslide technique In March, occupiers carried out 368 attacks in south, 250 more than in February - Defense Forces In March, the assault and fire activity of Russian invaders in the south increased. Last month, the occupiers carried out 368 assault operations in the south. This is 250 more than in February. 244 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Russia is preparing for offensive Russia is preparing large-scale offensive that should last from 6 to 9 months, almost entire year of 2025 - Associated Press Russian troops are preparing to launch a new military offensive in the coming weeks to maximize pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin's negotiating position in the ceasefire talks. 21 203 103 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in south

Occupiers Number of enemy attacks in Zaporizhzhia direction increases, Ukrainian Armed Forces repel occupiers’ attacks - Southern Defense Forces The invaders continue to assault Ukrainian positions in the Zaporizhzhia direction, but the Defense Forces repel the attacks. Despite the defensive operation, the situation on this section of the front is escalating. 993 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Russians are trying to seize islands in Kherson region Russians are attempting to seize islands in Kherson region to establish firing positions – Southern Defense Forces Russian troops continue to try to capture at least a small bridgehead on the islands in the Kherson region to establish firing points for shelling, in particular, Kherson. 1 146 3 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

attack of occupiers with missiles Ukrainian helicopter pilot attacks occupiers’ positions with missiles. VIDEO A video record of a helicopter pilot from the 11th Separate Army Aviation Brigade "Kherson" showing his combat work was posted online. 8 574 33 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Piatykhatky-Mali Shcherbaky line Russian troops have been trying to break through Piatykhatki-Mali Shcherbaky line since early March - DeepState In early March, the 108th Russian Airborne Division, after being replenished, began assaulting the positions of the Defense Forces in the area of Mali Shcherbaky. 13 329 9 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Hostilities in south

Russian occupiers intensified their activities in the Southern direction Ruscists have become more active in South and are trying to return to right bank of Dnipro - Defense Forces Russian troops have increased the number of attacks and attempted assaults in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia directions. 3 159 17 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

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. 823 6 Previously in trend: General Staff report Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Kursk region Hostilities in south Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Situation at front as of 5 March 2025 Russian troops tried to advance in Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. 30 attacks were repelled in Kursk region - General Staff. MAP In total, 108 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline yesterday, 4 March 2025. 778 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Combat operations in the Kursk region Hostilities in south Hostilities in Kharkiv region

skibitskyi Russia is preparing for offensive in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Russian troops continue preparations for assault operations in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, not ruling out the possibility of active hostilities in these areas. 9 070 45 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

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