The General Staff of Ukraine published recent data regarding the situation at the front as of the evening of May 13, summarizing a busy combat day
According to the report, 125 combat engagements took place during the day, including 42 individual episodes of active hostilities on the Pokrovsk direction. These figures indicate that Russian forces continue targeted attacks across various sectors of the front, aiming to break through Ukrainian defenses and capture strategic positions. Official information reports that throughout the day, the enemy launched a significant number of strikes on Ukrainian military and civilian targets. Russia conducted over 60 airstrikes, employing more than 100 guided bombs of various types and calibers. This signifies an escalation in Russian air activity. In addition to air operations, Russian occupiers actively used kamikaze attack drones — over one thousand fifty-two drones were employed in front-line terror attacks. Artillery shelling also caused considerable damage: more than 3,500 enemy attacks were recorded against Ukrainian positions and settlements, highlighting the scale and intensity of Russian aggressive actions. Examining the situation on specific sectors, particular tension is noted in the Kharkiv region. The enemy attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses near Vovchansk — making one attempt to advance. Additionally, twice the enemy tried to recapture positions in the Kupiansk direction — in the areas of Pishane and Zahrizove. On the Lyman sector, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled 17 attacks by the occupiers in the areas of Novomykhailivka, Novoserhiivka, Kolodiazі, Hryhorivka, Ridkodub, Lypove, Zelenaya Dolina, and Olhivka. This demonstrates the high combat readiness of our troops and their ability to hold the enemy back where possible. On the Siversk front, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled three Russian attacks attempting to advance near Hryhorivka. Meanwhile, fighting continues around Kramatorsk — eight enemy attacks were recorded in the areas of Chasiv Yar and around Bila Hora. In the Toretsk sector, Ukrainian soldiers also defend their positions, repelling six attacks in the regions of Toretsk and Dilyiivka. The situation remains particularly tense on the Pokrovsk direction. There, the occupiers conducted 42 large-scale attacks in a day, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses in settlements such as Malynivka, Yelizavetivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Novoserhiivka, Udaichne, Novooleksiiivka, Novooleksandrivka, as well as towards Zaporzhia, Andriivka, and other significant strategic sites. Fire was also directed at several other settlements, including Staromykolayivka, Muravka, Oleksiyivka, Novopoltavka, Yablunivka, Myrolyubivka, Zorya, and Promin — all of which are currently under continuous enemy fire, creating serious threats to local residents. Another key episode occurred in the Novopavlivka direction, where Ukrainian defenders in response repelled over 20 enemy attacks near the settlements of Kostyantynopil, Skuddne, Rivnopil, Privilne, Vilne Polye, Shevchenko, Bagatyar, and areas adjacent to Zelene Polye. Meanwhile, in the Huliaipole sector, the Russians suffered air strikes in Vysoke, Malynivka, and Huliaipole — a further demonstration of the Ukrainian military's ability to inflict effective strikes on enemy logistics and rear positions. Overall, on the Orihiv front, defenders successfully repelled two Russian attacks in the areas of Novodanylivka and Malaya Tokmachka. In the Prydniprovske sector, the invaders made five more unsuccessful attempts to advance near Sakhove, once again confirming that Ukrainian troops are holding their defense, preventing the enemy from consolidating their positions. Concurrently, operations continue on the Kursk direction, where Ukrainian units demonstrated high combat discipline, successfully repelling eight enemy attacks during the day. In general, the situation remains difficult and tense, but Ukrainian defenders continue to show determination and combat skill, halting the enemy and preventing breakthroughs. The fact that the war has lasted over a year only intensifies the tension and confirms that the Ukrainian front holds, and the efforts of the Ukrainian armed forces are becoming a decisive factor in this war for independence and territorial integrity of the country.