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132 Combat Clashes Recorded on the Frontline Since Morning – General Staff

Since the beginning of Wednesday, October 25, a total of 132 combat clashes have been reported on the frontline, with the most intense activity occurring in the Pokrovsk and Hulyaipole directions, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Since the start of Wednesday, October 25, a total of 132 combat clashes have been reported on the frontline, with the highest concentration occurring in the Pokrovsk and Hulyaipole directions. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released this information, emphasizing that the situation remains tense.

In its report, the General Staff stated: "Overall, since the beginning of the day, there have been 132 combat clashes. The enemy has conducted 36 airstrikes, dropping 130 guided aerial bombs. Additionally, they have deployed 5,933 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,783 shelling attacks on populated areas and our military positions." These figures indicate an escalation in hostilities and the enemy's use of various means of destruction.

In the northern Slobozhansky and Kursk directions, two combat clashes occurred, during which the enemy launched two airstrikes, dropping eight guided bombs. Furthermore, 73 shelling attacks were directed at Ukrainian military positions and populated areas, including three shelling attacks using multiple launch rocket systems. This suggests that the enemy is attempting to intensify its actions in these areas.

In the southern Slobozhansky direction, the enemy launched two assaults on Ukrainian units' positions in the areas of the settlements of Starytsia and Krasne Pershe. This indicates the enemy's attempts to consolidate their positions and expand their territorial gains.

In the Kupiansk direction, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled nine enemy assaults in the areas of the settlements of Kurylivka, Pishchane, Kivsharivka, Novoplatonivka, and Novoosynove. Two combat clashes are ongoing, indicating that the situation in this region remains critical and requires constant attention from Ukrainian military forces.

In the Lyman direction, the enemy attempted to advance six times towards the settlement of Lyman. One combat clash is ongoing, and defense forces continue to hold their positions in the Luhansk region, despite the enemy's active attempts to establish themselves in this area.

In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian forces repelled three assaults by the occupiers in the areas of Rai-Oleksandrivka, Riznykivka, and Yampol, with another combat clash still ongoing. This indicates that the enemy continues to try to expand its positions despite the active resistance from Ukrainian forces.

Defense forces successfully repelled 16 enemy assaults in the Kostiantynivka direction, near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiyivka, Ivanopillia, Stepanivka, Yablunivka, and Sofiivka. This reflects a high level of training and resilience among Ukrainian troops in these regions.

In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy launched 28 attacks, attempting to advance in the areas of the settlements of Bilytske, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, Novomykolaivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novopidhorodne, Hryshyne, and Filia. Four combat clashes are ongoing. Preliminary estimates indicate that today in this direction, 90 occupiers have been eliminated and 50 wounded; two units of automotive and seven units of special enemy equipment have been destroyed, and one unit of automotive equipment has been damaged. Additionally, 124 drones of various types have been destroyed or suppressed, demonstrating the effectiveness of Ukrainian military actions against enemy drones.

In the Oleksandrivka direction, the occupiers attempted to improve their position five times, attacking in the areas of the settlements of Oleksandrihrad, Nova Zaporizhzhia, Berezove, and Novohryhorivka. Currently, one combat clash is ongoing, indicating the enemy's activity in this region.

In the Hulyaipole direction, 18 attacks by the occupiers occurred in the areas of Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Hulyaipole, Tsvitkove, Hirke, Sviatopetrivka, Olenokostyantynivka, and Myrne. The enemy also carried out airstrikes in the areas of Vozdvizhenske, Verkhniy Ters and Hulyaipole, indicating an escalation of combat activities. Three combat clashes are still ongoing.

In the Orikhiv direction, the enemy conducted airstrikes on the areas of the settlements of Mykil'ske and Tavriyske, indicating a continuation of attempts by the enemy to inflict damage on Ukrainian positions.

In the Dnipro direction, the enemy conducted two unsuccessful assault actions towards the Antonivsky Bridge and near the Bilohrudyi Island. This suggests that the enemy is trying to find weak points in the defense of Ukrainian forces, but so far, without success.