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Ukrainian Forces Defend Against Russian Assaults, Inflict Heavy Losses

12/24/2025

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Ukrainian forces repelled Russian assaults near Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast, maintaining control of the northern Pokrovsk area after intense fighting.
The Ukrainian military reports significant Russian losses during failed advances, with 174 Russian soldiers neutralized in recent engagements.
In Sumy Oblast, about 100 Russian troops attacked the village of Hrabovske, and Ukrainian forces are working to dislodge them, with officials viewing the action as a provocation.

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Ukrainian forces repelled Russian assaults near Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast, maintaining control of the northern Pokrovsk area after intense fighting.
The Ukrainian military reports significant Russian losses during failed advances, with 174 Russian soldiers neutralized in recent engagements.
In Sumy Oblast, about 100 Russian troops attacked the village of Hrabovske, and Ukrainian forces are working to dislodge them, with officials viewing the action as a provocation.