156 сlashes in a single day, – Ukrainian General Staff

Source: Ukraine’s General Staff

The situation remains fluid on the battlefield as Ukraine’s General Staff reported 156 combat clashes by 10:00 pm on December 4 with the most intense fighting raging  along the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove fronts.

• Kharkiv Front: Russian forces launched five assaults near Vovchansk and Hlyboke. One battle is ongoing. Veterynarne suffered an airstrike.
• Kupiansk Front: Russian troops made 15 attempts to advance on Ukrainian positions near Kucherivka, Synkivka, Petropavlivka, Pervomaiske, Zelenyi Hai, and Lozova. Ukrainian defenders repelled every attack, while Russian airstrikes hit Dvorichna, Lozova, and Petropavlivka.
• Lyman Front: Thirteen Russian offensives targeted areas around Hrekivka, Druzelubiivka, Makiivka, Terny, and Zarichne. Ukrainian forces stopped 11 of them, with two battles still raging.
• Toretsk Front: Four assaults near Toretsk were launched, with two already thwarted. Kostiantynivka endured airstrikes.
• Pokrovsk Front: Russian troops attempted 39 breakthroughs, targeting communities of Myroliubivka, Promin, and Shevchenko. Ukrainian units held firm, repelling 36 attacks, while three fights continue.
• Kurakhove Front: With 38 assaults in one day, this front remains a flashpoint. Ukrainian forces repelled 31 of these attacks, while seven combat engagements remain unresolved. Airstrikes struck Ulakly.
• Vremivka Front: Ukrainian troops turned back 10 Russian assaults near Zelenyi Pol, Novodarivka, Kostyantynopol, and Sukhyi Yaly. Two battles are ongoing.
• Huliaipole and Orikhiv Fronts: Airstrikes pounded Huliaipole and Novoandriivka.
• Dnipro Front: Russian forces launched two failed offensives.
• Kursk Front: Sixteen attacks were pushed back, while battles persist in six other locations.

Special meniton was given on Wednesday to soldiers of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade, 32nd Separate Mechanized Brigade, and 48th Separate Assault Battalion for their exceptional combat performance. These units inflicted heavy losses on enemy personnel and equipment, displaying courage under relentless fire.