Frontline situation as of May 21, 2025. General Staff report.


Active combat actions on the front
Since the beginning of the day, enemy forces continue active operations against Ukrainian positions. Invaders have carried out 62 airstrikes, dropping 96 precision bombs and using 1218 kamikaze drones. There have also been over 3800 shellings of settlements and positions of the Ukrainian military.
Recent events on the front
On May 21, there were 104 combat clashes. The armed forces of Ukraine are actively resisting Russian invaders, directing efforts to disrupt their plans and exhaust enemy potential.
Hot spots on the front:
- Pokrovsk direction: 67 occupiers eliminated, enemy equipment and hardware destroyed.
- Kharkiv direction: six attacks repelled in the vicinity of several settlements.
- Kupyansk direction: three attacks repelled near the village of Kindrashivka.
Green Valley towards Novosergiyivka, Olhivka, New World, and the Serebryansky forest. Currently, two battles are ongoing.
Situation analysis
The high level of enemy activity on the front indicates a tense situation. Ukrainian troops continue to defend their country from Russian invaders, remaining strong and responsible.
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