Ukrainian forces fought off 174 combat clashes along the front line on April 26, 2025, , with significant fighting in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions. In particular, the Pokrovsk area saw the enemy launch 68 assaults, while intense engagements also unfolded in the Lyman and Toretsk regions. The Ukrainian military has continued to hold firm, particularly in the Kursk direction, despite ongoing Russian pressure. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a morning update on April 27, 2025.
The enemy forces, in an effort to break Ukrainian lines, launched one missile strike, involving three missiles and 114 air strikes, dropping a total of 202 guided aerial bombs. Additionally, Russian forces conducted almost 5,000 artillery shellings, including 124 from multiple launch rocket systems, and deployed 2,494 kamikaze drones. The General Staff highlighted attacks on various Ukrainian settlements, including Novodmytrivka, Mykhailivka, and Prokhody in the Sumy region, as well as Pokrovsk and other towns in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.
Despite these repeated assaults, Ukrainian aviation, missile troops, and artillery struck back, targeting four areas where enemy personnel were concentrated, as well as a UAV control point and two artillery pieces.
The fighting continued on multiple fronts. In the Kupyansk direction, Ukrainian forces repelled four Russian attacks near Nova Kruglyakivka and Zahryzove. The enemy also launched 22 attacks in the Lyman area and was stopped in its tracks near the settlements of Nadiya, Hrekivka, and Novomykhailivka. In the Pokrovsk area, 68 Russian assault attempts were thwarted near settlements such as Sukha Balka, Yelyzavetivka, and Novotoretske.
On the battlefield, Ukrainian forces remained resilient, inflicting significant losses on Russian troops. Over the course of the day, Ukrainian forces eliminated at least 1,030 Russian soldiers and destroyed 8 tanks, 42 artillery systems, and one multiple launch rocket system (MLRS).
Combat Engagement Summary (April 26, 2025)
| Direction | Number of Attacks | Key Areas of Conflict | Ukrainian Actions/Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokrovsk | 68 | Sukha Balka, Yelyzavetivka, Novotoretske, Promin, Lysivka, Udachne, Uspenivka, Preobrazhenka, Kotlyarivka, Andriivka | 68 enemy assault attempts stopped |
| Lyman | 22 | Nadiya, Hrekivka, Nove, Novomykhailivka, Serebryanka | Ukrainian forces repelled all assaults |
| Toretsk | 29 | Druzhba, Leonidivka, Krymske, Toretsk | Enemy attacks stopped at key locations |
| Kupiansk | 4 | Nova Kruglyakivka, Zahryzove | Four attacks repelled in the region |
| Kramatorsk | 13 | Chasovoy Yar, Kurdyumivka, Stupochky, Predtechyne, Bila Hora | 13 enemy attacks repelled |
| Siversk | 3 | Bilohorivka, Verkhnyokamyanske | Three enemy attacks stopped |
| Orikhiv | 4 | Stepove, Mala Tokmachka, Mali Shcherbaki | 4 enemy assaults stopped |
| Pridniprovsk | 1 | – | One enemy attack stopped |
| Kursk | 15 | – | Enemy assault actions stopped |
| Volyn & Polissya | 0 | – | No offensive actions detected |
| Other Regions | – | Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson | Multiple air strikes and artillery bombardments in various settlements |
Russian Attacks and Strikes on April 26, 2025
| Type of Attack | Details |
|---|---|
| Missile Strikes | 1 missile strike with 3 missiles launched at Ukrainian positions and settlements |
| Air Strikes | 114 air strikes, 202 guided aerial bombs dropped |
| Artillery Shellings | Almost 5,000 shellings, 124 from multiple launch rocket systems |
| Kamikaze Drones | 2,494 kamikaze drones used by Russian forces for destruction |
| Targeted Locations | Novodmytrivka, Mykhailivka, Ryasne, Prokhody, Myropilske (Sumy region); Kupyansk (Kharkiv region); Novopavlivka (Dnipropetrovsk region); Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Oleksiivka, Bahatyr, Yablunivka, Novopil (Donetsk region); Huliaipole, Novoandriivka (Zaporizhzhia region); Vesele (Kherson region) |
Ukrainian Counterstrikes
| Area of Attack | Ukrainian Action | Targets Struck |
|---|---|---|
| Enemy Concentration Areas | Strikes by aviation, missile troops, and artillery | Four areas of personnel concentration |
| UAV Control Point | Targeted by Ukrainian forces | UAV control point destroyed |
| Enemy Artillery | Artillery strikes against enemy artillery systems | Two enemy artillery systems destroyed |
Russian Losses on April 26, 2025
| Type of Loss | Details |
|---|---|
| Russian Personnel | At least 1,030 Russian soldiers eliminated |
| Tanks | 8 tanks destroyed |
| Artillery Systems | 42 artillery systems destroyed |
| MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems) | 1 MLRS system destroyed |
