Over the past 24 hours, the situation on the front line remained tense and dynamic

Chas Pravdy - 18 May 2025 22:11

According to information published by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 10:00 PM, Ukrainian defenders engaged in 130 combat encounters across various sectors during this period, with the greatest pressure and activity recorded specifically in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian occupiers on this section of the front line carried out 44 attacks, of which Ukrainian units successfully repelled 40 assaults. Four battles are still ongoing, indicating enemy efforts to break through the defenses. According to preliminary reports, on Sunday, defenders neutralized 151 enemy troops, with 84 confirmed dead. In the Novopavlivka direction, the situation remains challenging: Ukrainian soldiers repelled 22 enemy attacks, and three combat engagements are still ongoing. In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian forces repelled 19 enemy assaults on their positions, with two more battles continuing. Battles have also intensified in the Kursk direction, where 14 combat clashes with pro-Russian forces were recorded, one of which is still ongoing. Overall, Russian forces employed various types of weapons: they conducted 18 air strikes, dropped 32 guided bombs, and carried out 196 artillery shellings. This demonstrates the scale and intensity of their efforts across different sections of the front line. Additionally, on the Siversk and Toretsk directions, Ukrainian defenders repelled six attacks each, reaffirming ongoing pro-Russian pressure. On the Kramatorsk direction, six enemy attacks were successfully repelled. The Kharkiv direction remained under Ukrainian control, with four attacks repelled, while in the Kupiansk direction, the enemy attempted to break through near Nova Krougliivka but was repelled. Furthermore, Russians conducted one unsuccessful assault each in the Orihiv and Prydniprovske directions, which were also successfully repelled. Overall, the situation on the front line remains tense, with continuous activity from occupying forces. At the same time, Ukrainian defenders demonstrate resilience and the ability to effectively resist the enemy in several key sectors, maintaining control over defensive positions and inflicting losses on the adversary.

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