Ukrainian Defense Forces Successfully Repel Extensive Russian Attacks on Multiple Fronts

Chas Pravdy - 22 August 2025 08:42

The Ukrainian defense forces’ operational report over the past day highlights their unwavering resilience and high combat readiness amidst ongoing intensities of the conflict.

According to officials from the General Staff, Ukrainian troops managed to successfully repulse a total of 78 Russian attacks on the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors, demonstrating fierce resistance and determination in the face of enemy assaults.

These sectors remain some of the hottest points on the front lines, where Russian forces daily attempt to break through Ukrainian defenses but suffer significant losses instead.

Additionally, Ukrainian forces engaged in 157 combat encounters across all key directions of the front.On the North-Slobozhansk and Kursk directions, Ukrainian units held their positions and repelled four enemy assaults.

The enemy also launched nine airstrikes, employing 17 guided bombs, indicating active aerial operations by Russian forces.

Overall, the enemy conducted 252 artillery shellings against Ukrainian positions, including six attacks using multiple launch rocket systems.In the South-Slobozhansk and Kupiansk sectors, Russian troops continued attempts to breach Ukrainian defensive lines.

Attacks in areas such as Synelnykove, Vovchansk, Khatne, Ambarne, Zapadne, and Kolodyazne were countered successfully, with Ukrainian troops repelling all offensive efforts.

Furthermore, in the Kupiansk area, five enemy attacks were thwarted, and Ukrainian defenders engaged in fierce combat near Holubivka and Kupiansk.The situation on the Lyman front remains tense, with 24 clashes recorded.

The enemy tried to advance near Karpivka, Zelenaya Dolina, Kolodiazi, Dibriv, Zarya, Torske, and Yampol, but Ukrainian forces prevented their progress.In the Siversk sector, five enemy attacks were successfully repelled by Ukrainian troops in areas including Serebrianka, Vyimka, Hryhoriivka, Siversk, and Fedorivka.

On the Kramatorsk front, the enemy launched six assaults around Biloha Hill and in the Prechene area, but Ukrainian units responded effectively.Over the past day, Ukrainian forces foiled 43 enemy attacks near settlements such as Nikanorivka, Novoekonomichne, Mykolaivka, Rodinske, Sukhetske, Horikhove, Myrolubivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Promin, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Novopavlivka, Muravka, Novoukrainka, Zatyshok, Kotelne, Udaine, Lysivka, and Dachne.On the Novopavlivka front, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled 35 enemy assaults in areas including Voskresenka, Zaporizke, Temirivka, Zelenoye Pole, Tolstoye, Lisne, as well as in the regions of Komshevaha and Filiya.

Meanwhile, in the Gulyaypyl and Orikhiv sectors, no offensive actions were recorded, indicating a pause or lack of active enemy offensive activity.On the Dnipro direction, Ukrainian units twice prevented enemy advances, halting attempts without significant consequences.

On the Volyn and Polissya sectors, no signs of enemy offensive formations have been observed.Ukrainian forces continue inflicting significant losses on occupying troops in manpower and equipment, actively undermining the enemy’s offensive capabilities in the rear, thereby complicating their logistics and strategic position, and maintaining a persistent and effective resistance across multiple fronts.

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