133 combat clashes occur on Russia-Ukraine frontline, most in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove areas

This was stated in the Ukrainian General Staff’s update at 8:00 a.m. on November 17.

Frontline developments

A total of 133 combat clashes occurred over the past 24 hours.

Kharkiv direction: Backed by aviation, Russian forces attacked six times near Vovchansk and Strilecha.

Kupyansk direction: Russia launched 10 assaults in the past day. Ukrainian forces pushed back attacks near Pishchane, Kolisnykivka, Kruhlyakivka, and Zahryzove, where Russian aviation was heavily used.

Lyman direction: Russian troops attempted 10 assaults, aiming to break through Ukrainian defenses near Hrekivka, Makiivka, Cherneshchyna, Tverdokhlibove, and Terny.

Toretsk direction: Seven attacks were carried out near Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.

Pokrovsk direction: Ukrainian forces repelled 32 offensive actions near Myrolyubivka, Lysivka, Promin, Krutyi Yar, Petrivka, Novooleksiivka, and Pustynka. Most Russian attacks targeted Promin.

Kurakhove direction: Ukrainian defenders stopped 25 assaults. Russian troops concentrated their efforts near Nova Illinka, Berestky, Novoselydivka, Voznesenka, Sontsivka, Novodmytrivka, Zorya, Kurakhove, Dalne, Katerynivka, and Antonivka.

Vremivka direction: Russia launched 14 assaults near Romanivka, Sukhi Yaly, Novodarivka, Trudove, Yantarne, and Rivnopil.

Kherson direction: Four Russian attacks were successfully repelled by Ukrainian forces.

Meanwhile, along the Belarus border, there are no signs of Russian offensive groups forming.

On the borders of Chernihiv and Sumy regions, Russian troops stationed on their side of the border continued using artillery and aviation to strike nearby Ukrainian settlements. 

The operation in the Kursk region is ongoing.

“Our soldiers are dealing significant losses to the enemy in both manpower and equipment while undermining their offensive potential in the rear,” the General Staff emphasized.

Russian attacks

Updated reports show that Russian forces conducted two missile strikes, 75 airstrikes, and dropped 112 guided bombs on Ukrainian positions and civilian settlements in the past day. Additionally, they fired over 4,500 artillery rounds, including 88 attacks with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).

Russian airstrikes targeted 29 settlements across Ukraine.

In response, Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck seven concentrations of Russian troops, weapons, and military equipment, along with a critical military facility.

• On November 15, 170 combat clashes were recorded across the Russian-Ukrainian front.