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In recent events, Dobropillya in the Donetsk region of Ukraine has been at the forefront of conflict due to Russian military actions. The area has seen numerous shellings leading to civilian casualties and significant destruction to residential and administrative buildings. Recent reports indicate that 126 people, including 20 children, were evacuated from affected zones. Ukrainian defense forces have been actively engaging in the region, conducting counteroffensive operations to repel Russian advances, and have successfully destroyed a considerable amount of enemy equipment and personnel. Despite these challenging circumstances, local forces continue to resist, highlighting the resilience and strategic responses of the Ukrainian army. Tensions remain high, with ongoing harassment leading to frequent updates about the conditions on the ground in Donetsk and surrounding areas.

What is the current situation in Dobropillya, Donetsk region?

The situation in Dobropillya, Donetsk region remains tense with ongoing military conflicts. Russian forces have shelled several settlements, causing casualties and destruction. Ukrainian defense forces are actively fighting to repel these attacks and secure the region.

How have civilians in Donetsk region been affected by the conflict?

Civilians in the Donetsk region have suffered significantly due to the conflict. Many have experienced loss of life, injuries, and destruction of property. Thousands have been evacuated, highlighting the severe humanitarian impact of the ongoing military engagements.

What are the main targets of Russian shelling in Dobropillya?

Russian shelling in Dobropillya has heavily targeted residential areas, administrative buildings, and critical infrastructure. These attacks aim to destabilize the region and create dire living conditions for the civilian population.

How is the Ukrainian defense responding to the situation in Dobropillya?

The Ukrainian defense forces have been actively countering Russian advances in Dobropillya. They have conducted successful operations to destroy enemy equipment and encircle Russian troops, showing strategic resilience and determination to reclaim control over affected areas.

What has been the impact of the conflict on infrastructure in Donetsk?

The conflict has severely damaged the infrastructure in Donetsk region, including homes, schools, and vital public services like fire and rescue units. Restoration efforts are underway but are continuously challenged by ongoing hostilities.

Are there any successful evacuations in the Donetsk region?

Yes, there have been several successful evacuations in the Donetsk region, with efforts mainly focusing on safeguarding vulnerable populations, particularly children, from the immediate dangers of active conflict zones.

How extensive is the military engagement in Dobropillya?

The military engagement in Dobropillya is extensive, involving significant strategic operations by both Russian forces and Ukrainian defenses. The intensity of the conflict reflects the region's strategic importance and the high stakes involved.

How is international aid helping the Ukrainian civilians in Dobropillya?

International aid has been vital in supporting Ukrainian civilians affected by the conflict in Dobropillya. Aid organizations are providing food, shelter, and medical assistance to those displaced by the ongoing violence.

What role do drones play in the current conflict in Dobropillya?

Drones have played a critical role in the conflict in Dobropillya, being used extensively for reconnaissance and targeted strikes. Their capabilities have enhanced the effectiveness of Ukrainian military operations in the region.

What are the challenges faced by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Dobropillya?

The Ukrainian Armed Forces face multiple challenges in Dobropillya, including logistical constraints, continuous shelling, and the strategic movements of the Russian military. Despite these issues, they remain committed to defending their positions.

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Azov Brigade fighters destroyed a column of Russian equipment near Dobropillia Ukrainian Azov Corps troops rout Russian armoured columns near Dobropillia. VIDEO Footage showing Azov Corps fighters routing Russian armoured columns near Dobropillia has been posted online. 8 992 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Azov Brigade

The situation in Donetsk region — shelling, wounded and evacuated Day in Donetsk region: dead, wounded and destruction of residential and administrative buildings. PHOTO As of the morning of 27 November, Russians had shelled settlements in Donetsk Oblast 23 times. There are dead and wounded, houses and administrative buildings have been damaged, and 126 people, including 20 children, have been evacuated. 493 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

The enemy attacked Donetsk region with FPV drones and aircraft: three people wounded Day in Donetsk region: three civilians wounded, 21 objects damaged. PHOTOS On 13 November, Russian troops launched more than 2,200 strikes on Donetsk Oblast, attacking nine settlements. Three civilians were wounded, and residential buildings, shops and infrastructure were damaged. 354 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

The Azov Corps, together with neighbouring brigades, eliminated the occupiers in the Dobropillia direction. Azov drones caught up with and eliminated 24 occupiers: one was hit by drone where there was no armour. VIDEO Soldiers of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov", together with drone operators from the Unmanned Systems Forces and Airborne Assault Forces, are conducting a special operation to destroy Russian occupiers' personnel and equipment in the Dobropillia direction. 3 869 7 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers Azov Brigade

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Dobropillia, Lyman and Kostiantynivka under attack, two dead, three wounded. PHOTO Over the past day, 7 November 2025, Russian troops intensively shelled the territory of the Donetsk regon. 514 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Air strike on Dobropillia Russia launch airstrike on Dobropillia: man rescued from rubble of five-storey building. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Dobropillia, Donetsk region, a man was rescued from the rubble of a residential building after another Russian air strike. 1 268 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Dobropillia

Soldiers of the 1st Corps of the National Guard Azov showed the destruction of equipment and occupiers in October in Dobropillia. 1,127 pieces of equipment destroyed in October: combat work of Azov regiment. VIDEO National Guard service members are steadfastly holding their sectors of the front, destroying enemy equipment and manpower daily and degrading Russian forces. 1 807 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers Azov Brigade

30 October in Donetsk region: consequences of massive shelling Day in Donetsk region: eight dead and 19 wounded. PHOTOS Russian strikes hit nine settlements in Donetsk Oblast, damaging residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, causing deaths and injuries. 1 022 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

war Massive mechanised attack by occupiers near Dobropillia repelled: enemy lost 15 pieces of equipment. VIDEO On 27 October, the enemy attempted another mechanised attack in the area of Dobropillia (Ocheretyne direction), trying to capture Shakhove and Volodymyrivka. The enemy threw 29 armoured vehicles into the attack, making this one of the largest offensives in recent times. A notable feature of the attack was the increase in the number of tanks. 8 034 13 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Donetsk region after the shelling on 22 October Day in Donetsk region: Dobropillia, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka and Lyman under attack. Two dead, several wounded. PHOTOS Two people were killed and two were injured as a result of Russian shelling in Donetsk region. 593 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have released a video of dead invaders in the Dobropillia direction. Dozens of occupiers’ bodies rot in Dobropillia direction: no one searches or counts them. VIDEO Servicemen of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces have filmed footage showing a "cemetery of occupiers" in the Dobropillia direction. 7 244 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Russia has begun transferring equipment to Belarus Situation in eastern Ukraine has changed - AFU are holding back Russia, - Economist The situation in eastern Ukraine has changed significantly in recent months: Russian troops have advanced closer and intensified the destruction of civilian infrastructure. At the same time, the city of Kostiantynivka is not currently under any real threat of capture. 5 320 0 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

The enemy attacked Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Russian troops attacked Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts, causing extensive damage and casualties. PHOTOS During the day, Russian troops attacked the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts. One civilian was killed, several were wounded, and houses and infrastructure were damaged as a result of UAV strikes and bombs. 500 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Ukrainian fighters have released footage of eliminated occupiers in an open area of the Donetsk region. Scattered bodies of dead invaders: Ukrainian fighters eliminated 30 occupiers in Dobropillia direction. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to kill enemy personnel in the Dobropillia direction of the Donetsk region. 5 295 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Situation in Dobropillia direction

Russian attack on Dobropillia Russian attack on Dobropillia: man’s body recovered from rubble of destroyed house. PHOTOS Russian troops carried out an air strike on Dobropillia in Donetsk region, resulting in one death. 516 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Dobropillia

In Dobropillia, a Russian air strike damaged a fire and rescue unit building Russian air strike damaged building of fire and rescue unit in Dobropillia. PHOTOS The building of the fire and rescue unit was damaged in Dobropillia, Donetsk region, as a result of a Russian air strike. 753 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

advancement of our assault troops in Pokrovsk district Assault units advanced up to 1.6 km in certain areas in Pokrovsk district, - Syrskyi. VIDEO Despite the enemy's unsuccessful attempts to advance in some areas, our soldiers searched for and destroyed the enemy on the territory of 3.4 square kilometres of Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region, over the past day. 4 792 5

The military showed the repulsion of the Russian Federation’s offensive near Dobropillia Defense Forces repel Russian assault near Dobropillia: equipment destroyed, occupiers eliminated. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders thwarted another Russian offensive in the Dobropillia sector. The enemy suffered significant losses. 3 464 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Situation in Dobropillia direction

General Staff report Defense forces conduct counteroffensive actions near Dobropillia and in Zaporizhzhia direction, advance by more than 3 kilometers - Zelenskyy Ukrainian defense forces are conducting successful counteroffensive operations in the Dobropillia area in the Donetsk region and in the Zaporizhzhia direction, near Orikhiv. Ukrainian troops have advanced more than 3 kilometers. 2 151 15 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Situation in Dobropillia direction

Ukrainian drone operators destroy equipment and eliminate occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Ivan Franko Group drones strike invaders: 6 vehicles, 8 motorcycles and two dozen occupiers. VIDEO Drone operators of the Ivan Franko Group continue to persistently eliminate the Russian occupiers in the Dobropillia area of the Donetsk region. 3 838 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

AFU Russian army losses near Dobropillia total about 13,000. Enemy has retreated – Zelenskyy Russian command attempted to unblock its troops near Dobropillia in the Donetsk region but failed. Clearing operations continue near Volodymyrivka. 2 149 10 Previously in trend: Enemy losses Situation in Dobropillia direction

Dobropillia Russia is urgently trying to capture Pokrovsk due to losses in Dobropillia - Zelenskyy Due to heavy losses in the Dobropillia area, Russia has set a task to take Pokrovsk at any cost. Intense fighting continues in the Novopavlivka and Lyman directions. 2 086 10 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Attacks on Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: occupiers attacked settlements 20 times, leaving people wounded and homes damaged. PHOTO Over the past day, the occupiers attacked Donetsk region 20 times, damaging buildings and infrastructure, 3 people were wounded, and 363 people were evacuated. 536 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one dead and 13 wounded, under attack - Sloviansk, Druzhkivka, Dobropillia, Kostiantynivka. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops fired 37 times at settlements in the Donetsk region, killing one person and wounding others. 522 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Syrsky travelled to the Dobropillia direction Defense Forces cut enemy "Dobropillia salient". Control over another 2.2 km² of territory has been regained – Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi made another visit to the Dobropillia direction, where Ukraine’s counteroffensive operation is ongoing. 10 573 19 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction

Zelenskyy Since start of Dobropillia counteroffensive, Ukrainian forces have liberated over 174 sq km – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Since the start of the Dobropillia counter-offensive, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have managed to liberate more than 174 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory. 1 512 10 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

Syrskyi and commanders in the Dobropillia direction Defence forces liberated 175 square kilometres in Dobropillia direction, with some enemy units surrounded, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited units operating on the main fronts, in particular in the Dobropillia direction. 6 201 43 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

Marchenko Maksym Officers from Pokrovsk direction complained about organisation of defence. Head of "Pokrovsk" TG, Marchenko, demanded that people be brought to lost positions, - media The highest-ranking officers of the unit operating in the Pokrovsk direction complain about the organisation of defence on one of the sections of the front. 16 164 43 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

Donetsk region after shelling Day in Donetsk region: 4 people killed in Russian strikes in Kostiantynivka, enterprise damaged in Dobropillia. PHOTO Yesterday, 21 September 2025, Russian troops fired on three districts of Donetsk region. 536 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Syrskyi: Ukrainian forces advance on Dobropillia axis Armed Forces of Ukraine advance up to 7 km into enemy defenses on Dobropillia axis – Syrskyi Ukrainian defenders have advanced up to seven kilometers on the Dobropillia axis in Donetsk region. 5 381 33 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Situation in Dobropillia direction

Zelenskyy reports on situation in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions Russians fail to launch full-scale offensive near Pokrovsk and Dobropillia – Zelenskyy Russian forces have failed to launch a full-scale offensive near Pokrovsk and Dobropillia in Donetsk region due to resistance from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 1 456 15 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction

Donetsk region after shelling Day in Donetsk region: Myrnohrad, Kramatorsk, Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka under attack, 2 people killed, 20 wounded. PHOTOS Yesterday, 14 September 2025, Russian troops shelled three districts of Donetsk Oblast. 846 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russian prisoners from the Dobropillia direction Ukrainian defenders captured 17 Russian invaders in Dobropillia, Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Russian invaders were captured in the area of responsibility of the 1st "Azov" National Guard Corps. The enemy command sent the invaders on the offensive to the hottest spot in Donetsk region - Dobropillia. 12 040 21 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Fighting in the Dobropillia area Assault troops of 1st Separate Assault Regiment stop Russian forces near Dobropillia. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, the enemy made a breakthrough in the area of Dobropillia, trying to reach important logistical routes. The Ukrainian military decided to stop the offensive and began clearing the settlements of Nikanorivka, Dorozhne, Rubizhne, Shakhove and Nove Shakhove. 4 994 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Consequences of shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one dead and six wounded, including child. PHOTOS 16 settlements were under fire: the towns of Bilozerske, Dobropillia, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Kramatorsk, Lyman, Sloviansk, the villages of Droysheve, Komyshuvakha, Novodonetske, Vesela Hora, Zolotyi Kolodyaz, Kamyanka, Novostepanivka, Serhiivka, Starorayske. 578 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: over 2,000 enemy strikes, seven people wounded. PHOTOS Thirteen settlements in the Donetsk region were under fire: the towns of Dobropillia, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Kramatorsk, Lyman, and Pokrovsk. Sloviansk, the village of Novoiavlenka, the villages of Ivanopillia, Iverske, Illinivka, Petrivka Druha, Stepanivka. 345 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: massive strikes on Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, and Bakhmut districts. Three civilians killed, three more wounded. PHOTOS Yesterday, Russian occupants attacked the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. As a result of the attacks, three civilians were killed, three others were injured, and residential buildings, administrative buildings, and infrastructure were damaged. 677 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Consequences of shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: ruscists attacked three districts. One person killed and six others wounded. PHOTOS Yesterday, 7 settlements were under hostile fire: the cities of Dobropillia, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk, the villages of Sviatohorivka, Yampil, and Iverske. 336 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Azov soldiers describe what is happening in the Pokrovsk direction Reconnaissance troops of 1st Corps of NGU "Azov" captured ruscists who killed Ukrainian soldier: situation in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Reconnaissance men of the 14th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Chervona Kalyna" captured a group of Russian occupiers. 16 883 14 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction captured occupiers

Fire and rescue unit damaged in Dobropillia Russian strike damages fire and rescue unit in Dobropillia. PHOTOS In Dobropillia, Donetsk region, a building of the State Emergency Service was damaged as a result of shelling on the evening of 22 August. 1 003 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi Ukraine’s Armed Forces clear six settlements of occupiers in Pokrovsk direction – Syrskyi Despite the enemy’s numerical superiority in the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine’s Defense Forces cleared six settlements of Russian troops, killing hundreds of occupiers. 5 841 18 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation in Donetsk region Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault near Dobropillia and launch counterattack, closing in on occupiers. PHOTO Ukrainian forces have repelled a Russian advance near Dobropillia in Donetsk region and launched a counterattack, putting thousands of occupying troops at risk of encirclement. 15 095 36 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one dead and 10 wounded, three districts of region attacked. PHOTOS During the day, the Russian military attacked the settlements of Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, causing deaths, injuries, and destruction. 391 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

The aftermath of the Russian strike on Dobropillia on 19 August 2025 Russia strikes buildings in Dobropillia: one dead and another injured. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian occupiers struck a residential area in Dobropillia, Donetsk region, killing one person, another was reported to have been wounded. 1 584 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Zelenskyy, Syrskyi For second day in row, we have been successful in Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions. We expect increased Russian pressure on front line - Zelenskyy said after hearing report from Syrskyi Today, on August 16, 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a report from Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. 4 601 43 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Russia shelled 13 settlements, one person wounded. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops fired 36 times at localities in the Donetsk region. 2,497 people were evacuated, including 168 children. 542 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

azov 6 villages in Dobropillia sector cleared of occupiers, - 1st "Azov" NGU corps Over the past three days, the forces and means of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" together with adjacent and subordinate units have stopped the enemy's advance in the defence zone in the Pokrovsk direction. 5 959 34 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region on 14 August Day in Donetsk region: enemy attacked three districts. Two people were killed and seven more were wounded, including child. PHOTOS On 14 August, Russians fired 49 times at settlements in the Donetsk region, using aerial bombs, kamikaze drones, and artillery. Almost a hundred civilian objects were damaged, including residential buildings, educational institutions, shops and infrastructure. 494 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

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