During the past 24 hours, the situation at the front remained tense and more intense than ever before
According to the official report from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the enemy’s greatest pressure is concentrated on the Pokrovske, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy forces, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses, carried out assault operations that continued throughout the day, leading to a further level of active combat activity in this part of the front. From morning till evening, Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks by the occupiers on several key sectors. Specifically, on the Pokrovske direction, the Russians made 44 assault attempts in areas such as Stara Mykolaivka, Yablunivka, Vozdvyzhenka, Nova Poltavka, Myrolubiivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Novoserhiivka, Troitske, and Andriivka. Ukrainian forces managed to repel 38 of these attacks, while six clashes are still ongoing, continuing in a mode of intense fighting. According to the report, on Saturday, Ukrainian troops eliminated approximately 372 occupiers in this sector, including 228 with irrecoverable losses. Additionally, Ukrainian command reports the destruction of one self-propelled artillery system, seven vehicles, 27 motorcycles, a mortar, and 15 unmanned aerial vehicles, with one military armored vehicle also damaged. On the Lyman direction, the situation remains tense — Ukrainian forces repelled 19 enemy attacks in areas such as Novoyegorivka, Lozova, Ridkodub, Hrekivka, Katerynivka, Yampolivka, and Zelenina Dolyna. Three clashes are still ongoing, and the situation remains complex. In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled 19 attacks by Russian forces in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Bahatyri, Vylne Polye, Rвоннопolye, Novopol, and Zelene Polye. The enemy has intensified efforts here as well, employing various types of weaponry, including aviation and artillery. Over the past day, the Russians launched 12 air strikes, dropping 16 guided bombs, and conducted more than 200 artillery shellings from rocket systems, causing additional destruction and losses. In the Kursk direction, the situation became more complicated due to clashes — 14 incidents have been recorded, three of which remain active. The enemy is using aviation and artillery to strike Ukrainian positions. Over the past day, Russian troops conducted 12 air strikes and 211 artillery shellings, including three using rocket systems. These actions damaged Kostiantynivka — a city with significant industrial and strategic importance. On the Toretsk sector, the enemy tried to breakthrough Ukrainian defenses, engaging in 14 clashes in areas such as Toretsk, Ozeryanivka, Diliyivka, and Droyzhba. The activity of Russian forces remains high here, but Ukrainian soldiers are gradually holding the line, preventing the enemy from advancing. In the Siversk direction, the enemy suffered defeat in 10 attacks near Bilohorivka and Verkhnokamianske. Hostilities continue, with two clashes still ongoing, and Ukrainian defenders hold their positions, consolidating in strategic points and preventing further enemy advancement. The Kramatorsk direction remains dynamic — the enemy attacked near Chasiv Yar, Kurdiumivka, as well as in the Prechystino, Stupochki, and Biala Hora areas. Ukrainian units managed to repel six attacks, with two clashes still ongoing. As a result of Russian shelling, infrastructure and residential buildings in Kostiantynivka have been damaged. On the Orekhiv sector, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled five attacks in the areas of Shcherbakiv, Stepoe, and Malye Shcherbakiv, with one additional clash still underway. The enemy actively applies a tactic of successive assaults, aiming to break through Ukrainian defenses and secure strategic points in the region. On the Kharkiv front, enemy activity was limited to three attacks near Vovchansk and Stroyivka. The situation remains tense here, but Ukrainian troops have succeeded in preventing any breakthroughs and often strike back. On the Dnipro direction, two enemy attempts to push Ukrainian units from their positions were repelled — these attacks resulted in casualties and demonstrate the high resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Another attempt by the Russians to break through near Zahrizove has been recorded, but Ukrainian soldiers successfully stopped it. Overall, the situation remains critical and tense. Ukrainian defenders have sufficient strength and determination to hold the line despite numerous enemy attacks and destruction. At the same time, Russian troops continue to employ all available means to break through our positions, which again underscores the high complexity and dynamic nature of the front situation—an aspect of crucial importance for Ukraine’s security and future.