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In the Donetsk region, the conflict continues to escalate. Recently, Russians launched an air strike on Sloviansk, wounding six, including a child. Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka are also facing relentless shelling, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage. Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops are staying resolute in the Kostiantynivka sector, maintaining control and preventing any surrounding by Russian forces. Significant efforts by the Ukrainian military, like the rescue of a 90-year-old woman in Dobropillia, highlight the ongoing humanitarian challenges. Additionally, tactical successes are observed as Ukrainian forces disrupt Russian logistics around occupied Donetsk, demonstrating resilience amidst adversity.

What are the recent developments in the Donetsk region conflict?

Recent developments in the Donetsk region include increased Russian military operations, particularly airstrikes on Sloviansk and shelling across various settlements, causing multiple casualties. Ukrainian forces, however, continue to maintain defensive positions and disrupt Russian logistics, showcasing the ongoing complex military dynamics and humanitarian efforts in the region.

How have recent airstrikes impacted the Sloviansk area?

The recent airstrikes in the Sloviansk area inflicted significant damage, resulting in injuries to six individuals, including a child. Such attacks contribute to the humanitarian and infrastructural strain on the region, illustrating the severe impact of ongoing military actions in the Donetsk region.

What measures are Ukrainian forces taking in Kostiantynivka?

Ukrainian forces are actively repelling Russian advancements in the Kostiantynivka sector. The 19th Army Corps reported maintaining control over their positions, effectively preventing encirclement and ensuring defensive stability amidst ongoing Russian military efforts in the area.

What is the humanitarian situation in Dobropillia?

The humanitarian situation in Dobropillia remains critical as evidenced by the recent rescue operation where soldiers saved a 90-year-old woman from the rubble of a residential building following a Russian aerial bomb strike. These efforts reflect the broader humanitarian challenges faced amidst the conflict in the Donetsk region.

How are Ukrainian forces addressing Russian logistics in Donetsk?

Ukrainian forces, particularly operators from the 41st Battalion of Special Forces "Pilum," are actively targeting and disrupting Russian logistics in occupied Donetsk and its surrounding areas. These strategic operations aim to impair Russian operational capabilities, contributing to the ongoing resistance efforts in the conflict.

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Ukrainian drones strike vessel in occupied Mariupol port Spartan Brigade drone operators strike vessel in occupied Mariupol port and occupiers’ logistics in Donetsk region. VIDEO Operators of the Black Sky Battalion of the Spartan Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out a series of strikes on Russian occupation forces’ logistics targets, including a vessel in the port of temporarily occupied Mariupol. 2 495 1 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet Strikes on Russian logistics

Ukrainian drones hit Russian energy and air defence assets Operation "Crimean Switch": Unmanned Systems Forces disable Kuban–Crimea energy bridge and destroy S-400, Pantsir and Tor systems. VIDEO Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces carried out the large-scale "Crimean Switch" operation, striking energy infrastructure and air defence systems belonging to the Russian occupation forces in Crimea and the temporarily occupied territories. 4 517 14 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

Ukrainian Su-27 jets strike Russian troops near Kostiantynivka Su-27 fighter pilots hit buildings housing occupiers’ assault groups with aerial bombs near Kostiantynivka. VIDEO Ukrainian Air Force pilots carried out a series of precision air strikes on concentrations of Russian assault groups in the Kostiantynivka sector. 3 788 9 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Kostiantynivka direction Air operations of AFU

K-2 drones target Russian logistics near Yenakiieve K-2 Brigade operators strike at least 30 pieces of Russian logistics equipment near Yenakiieve. VIDEO Operators of the 20th Separate K-2 Unmanned Systems Brigade carried out a series of strikes on Russian logistics in the sector of temporarily occupied Yenakiieve. 1 737 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Strikes on Russian logistics

The situation in Pokrovsk Russia has intensified its assaults in Hryshyne and is attempting to infiltrate Vasylivka and Novooleksandrivka, – DeepState. MAP The Hryshyne sector remains a priority for the enemy, where Russian forces are carrying out assault operations using infantry and motorcycles. 3 024 3

Yaroslavl Oil Refinery SSU has identified targets of strikes during first week of 40-day operation: oil refineries, oil depots, and Russian military facilities have been hit Over the course of the week, the SSU struck a "shadow fleet" tanker, oil refineries, oil depots, terminals, military airfields, and ammunition depots in Russia and the occupied territories. 1 017 5

A drone captured three occupiers Ukrainian drone equipped with loudspeaker forced three occupiers to surrender: "What’s the matter, you idiot? Don’t you want to live?". VIDEO Unique footage and accounts of a successful psychological and assault operation carried out by Ukrainian defenders in the Pokrovsk sector have been published online. Using a drone fitted with a loudspeaker, Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers managed to take three Russian invaders prisoner without... 3 892 5 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction captured occupiers

In Sloviansk, Donetsk region, a Russian FPV drone struck a lorry during the day In Sloviansk, Russian FPV drone attacked lorry carrying fuel at petrol station. PHOTOS In Sloviansk, Donetsk region, a Russian FPV drone struck a lorry carrying flammable liquids at a petrol station during the day. 3 107 5 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Donetsk region Drone attacks on gas stations

Shelling of the Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: two districts under attack by Russian Federation; one dead and several injured. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, on 11 July 2026, Russian forces shelled two districts in the Donetsk region. 365 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Strike on the occupiers’ base Enemy’s secret petroleum products base in Novoamvrosiivskyi struck – "Azov". VIDEO UAV operators from the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine’s "Azov" unit struck a secret petroleum products base belonging to the Russian occupiers in the village of Novoamvrosiivske in the occupied Donetsk region using Hornet drones. 4 390 7 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics

map Enemy has advanced near Zatyshko in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing in the Donetsk region. 3 191 1 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Russian advance

strike on a Russian military training ground "Kalmiuske" combined-arms training ground and area where Russian troops are concentrated in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions have been hit, - General Staff On 10 July and during the night of 11 July, as part of efforts to reduce the Russian aggressor’s offensive capabilities, units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces struck a number of key enemy military targets. 2 553 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The Air Force and the 156th Mechanised Brigade struck the occupiers in Kostiantynivka Air Force struck building housing occupiers in Kostiantynivka, whilst FPV drone from 156th Mechanised Brigade eliminated last Russian soldier. VIDEO The Ukrainian military carried out a joint operation involving aircraft and attack drones, striking a gathering of Russian troops in Kostiantynivka. 5 011 9 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Kostiantynivka direction

Air Force Su-27s struck Russian assault groups in Rodynske Crews of Air Force Su-27 fighter jets destroyed concentration of occupiers’ assault groups in Rodynske. VIDEO Crews of Su-27 fighter jets from the Ukrainian Air Force carried out a precision air strike on a concentration of Russian assault units in Rodynske. 4 240 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Air operations of AFU

Shelling of Donetsk Oblast Russia launched massive attack on Kramatorsk district: 7 dead, over 20 wounded. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, on 10 July 2026, Russian forces launched intensive attacks on the Kramatorsk district of the Donetsk region. 2 556 6

Russian strike on Kramatorsk Four people killed, including 14-year-old boy, and 13 wounded in Russian attacks on Kramatorsk community. PHOTOS (updated) Today, 10 July, Russian forces struck the Kramatorsk community with aerial bombs, killing and wounding civilians. 1 015 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

launch of Ukrainian combat missiles Fire Point system strikes: 7th Air Assault Corps destroys occupiers’ drone production and logistics hub on outskirts of Donetsk. VIDEO Troops of the 237th Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces conducted a successful anti-logistics operation in the enemy’s near rear in the Donetsk region. They carried out a series of successful strikes using the latest Fire Point (FP-2)... 2 337 1

Overnight, Russian forces dropped three FAB-250 aerial bombs from a UMPK onto the residential area of Kramatorsk Russia dropped three FAB-250 bombs on Kramatorsk: two civilians killed. PHOTOS A man and a woman were killed as a result of a nighttime air strike on a residential area of Kramatorsk. Twenty-two houses and six cars were also damaged. 997 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have shelled the Donetsk region 1,293 times. Day in Donetsk region: occupiers carried out 1,293 strikes, one dead and 10 wounded. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, 11 settlements in the Donetsk region came under fire from the Russian Federation. A total of 52 civilian structures were damaged, including 17 residential buildings. 243 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

DeepState reported on the advance of Russian troops near Kostiantynivka and Zatyshok Russian army has advanced in areas around Kostiantynivka and Zatyshok in Donetsk region, – DeepState. MAP Russian occupying forces have advanced near two settlements in the Donetsk region 6 710 16 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Russian drone hits Ukrposhta branch in Donetsk region Near Komyshuvakha, Russian drone struck mobile "Ukrposhta" branch Russian forces attacked a mobile "Ukrposhta" branch near Komyshuvakha in the Donetsk region with a drone. 573 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russia struck at rescue workers in Donetsk Oblast Occupiers strike rescuers in Donetsk region: armored medical vehicle damaged. PHOTOS Today, July 9, Russian troops once again struck rescuers in the Donetsk region. 371 0 Previously in trend: Attack on rescuers

putin Putin has rejected calls for peace and is aiming to escalate war, - Reuters Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has no intention of halting his war of aggression against Ukraine. Despite strong public statements and peace efforts by the Donald Trump administration, the Kremlin leader has rejected proposals from his own inner circle to freeze the conflict and is preparing a... 7 130 48

Russian troops shelled 10 settlements in the Donetsk region, carrying out 1,226 strikes. Day in Donetsk region: Russia carried out over 1,220 strikes in past day, leaving four dead and seven wounded. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out 1,226 strikes on the Donetsk region. Four people were killed, and a further seven were injured. Forty-one civilian targets were damaged, including 23 residential buildings. 257 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Druzhkivka: three killed in a Russian attack Russia dropped FAB on house in Druzhkivka: three people were killed and two were injured In Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast, three people were killed and two others were injured as a result of an airstrike by Russian forces on a private home. 771 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Ukrainian forces liberate Novokhatske in Donetsk region Armed Forces of Ukraine liberate Novokhatske settlement in Donetsk region, which had been occupied since 2025 The settlement of Novokhatske in the Volnovakha district of the Donetsk region is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 905 8 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction De-occupation of settlements deoccupation of the territory

Attack on a petrol station in Kramatorsk Occupiers hit gas station in Kramatorsk with drone. PHOTOS Russian troops launched another attack on the Donetsk region during the day on July 8 and hit a civilian infrastructure facility. 1 322 2 Previously in trend: Drone attacks on gas stations

A Russian court has sentenced a teenager from occupied Donetsk to nine years in prison Russian court has sentenced 17-year-old teenager from occupied Donetsk to nine years in prison, - Russian media A Russian court has sentenced a 17-year-old resident of the temporarily occupied Donetsk to nine years in a juvenile detention centre. The teenager was found guilty of treason, preparing a terrorist attack, membership of a terrorist organisation and the unlawful handling of explosives. 1 331 1 Previously in trend: Ukrainians convicted in the Russian Federation

Soldiers dropped a sausage for a dog in Kostiantynivka Soldiers dropped piece of sausage from drone to dog abandoned in Kostiantynivka. VIDEO A video has been shared on social media showing Ukrainian soldiers dropping a piece of sausage from a drone to a dog abandoned on a private property in Kostiantynivka. 9 736 21 Previously in trend: Animals in combat zone

Series of explosions in Crimea: Several settlements left without power SSU carried out strikes against Crimea and Russian logistics: "Dzhankoi" airbase, warehouses, and port were hit Units of the SSU,’s "Alpha" division, which operate in the middle strike zone, conducted a comprehensive attack on priority enemy targets in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine last week. 2 168 2 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

Chervona Kalyna drones hit Russian logistics in Donetsk region Chervona Kalyna drone operators smash occupiers’ logistics in rear in Donetsk region: 15 vehicles destroyed along with infantry. VIDEO Drone operators of the 14th Chervona Kalyna Brigade of the Azov 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed Russian occupiers' logistics vehicles and manpower in the rear in the temporarily occupied part of Donetsk region. 3 788 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in the Donetsk region Strikes on Russian logistics

Donetsk Region Russia will not be able to capture rest of Donbas by end of 2027; it lacks forces to do so, - NATO Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s ambitious plans to fully occupy the Donetsk and Luhansk regions by the end of next year remain unrealistic. 1 636 29 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions

A city council official has been detained in Kramatorsk on suspicion of possessing child pornography Official from Kramatorsk City Council is suspected of possessing child pornography and weapons, - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO A city council official has been arrested in Kramatorsk on suspicion of possessing child pornography, as well as illegally possessing weapons and ammunition. 1 560 6 Previously in trend: Distribution of pornography

Ukrainian military evacuated a woman using a robot from under shelling Soldiers used ground robot to evacuate resident of Mykolaivka from under shelling. VIDEO The Ukrainian military carried out an unusual rescue operation in the Sloviansk area. A civilian woman was successfully evacuated from the frontline village of Mykolaivka using a ground-based robotic system, as she was unable to leave on her own due to constant Russian shelling and drone attacks. 1 249 2 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops carried out 1,253 attacks in the Donetsk region. Day in Donetsk Oblast: 19 people injured, Russia has attacked region more than 1,250 times. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have carried out 1,253 attacks in the Donetsk region. Nineteen people were injured and 35 civilian sites were damaged, including 14 residential buildings. 243 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russian strike damages houses in Sloviansk Russians strike Sloviansk with "Smerch" MLRS: 5 houses damaged During the day on July 6, Russian troops shelled a private residential area of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region using a Smerch multiple launch rocket system. 664 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

The 7th Airborne Corps is disrupting Russian logistics using Fire Point drones Paratroopers of 7th Air Assault Forces Corps begin destroying occupiers’ logistics near Pokrovsk with Fire Point drones. VIDEO Paratroopers of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Air Assault Forces have launched a series of strikes using the latest Fire Point kamikaze strike systems against the logistics of Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 397 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Strikes on Russian logistics

Destruction of a gathering of occupiers near Rodynske Ukrainian aviation destroys concentration site of occupiers and ammunition near Rodynske. VIDEO Fighter crews of the Ukrainian Air Force carried out an air strike on a site where Russian occupiers' manpower and ammunition were concentrated. 3 304 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Air operations of AFU

In Donetsk, the occupying authorities are declaring large numbers of homes unfit for habitation and evicting residents Occupying forces have launched new wave of housing seizures in Donetsk – people are being evicted en masse to halls of residence, - NRC The occupying administration of Donetsk has launched a new campaign to inspect residential buildings, following which residents are being forced en masse to leave their own flats. According to the National Resistance Centre, even minor damage is being used as grounds for declaring a property... 2 995 13 Previously in trend: Appropriation of property by Russians in TOT

The Russian army carried out 1,100 strikes on the Donetsk region over the past 24 hours. Day in Donetsk Oblast: eight people wounded, including two children. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked eight settlements in the Donetsk region. Eight people have been injured, including two children. Sixty-two civilian structures have been damaged, including 44 residential buildings. 289 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Kostiantynivka Strike and reconnaissance operations carried out by Ukrainian UAV pilots are preventing enemy from gaining foothold and capturing Kostiantynivka, - DeepState Heavy fighting is currently taking place in Kostiantynivka as the town is under attack. The strike and reconnaissance operations carried out by Ukrainian UAV pilots are preventing the enemy from gaining a foothold and capturing the town. 3 374 0 Previously in trend: Kostiantynivka direction

The USF struck 16 energy facilities in the temporarily occupied territories within 48 hours USF pilots struck 16 energy facilities in occupied territories within 48 hours. VIDEO Pilots from Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a series of strikes over a 48-hour period against the Russian occupiers’ energy infrastructure in the temporarily occupied territories. 2 524 12 Previously in trend: Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations Strikes on Russian energy system

Russia is redeploying forces via Mariupol to the north of Donetsk Oblast Russia is moving forces through Mariupol in small groups, disguising convoys as civilian vehicles, - Andriushchenko. VIDEO The Russians are redeploying forces to the north of the Donetsk region – in small groups and under the cover of civilian transport. 3 673 14 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

Shelling of the Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Sloviansk, Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka under attack by Russian Federation; one person killed, six injured. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, on 4 July 2026, Russian forces carried out intensive shelling of the Kramatorsk district in the Donetsk region. 783 2

Strike on Pokrovsk Defence forces carried out air strike on base for Russian UAV operators in Pokrovsk: personnel, communications hub and ammunition stocks were destroyed, – 7th Airborne Corps. VIDEO Defence forces have carried out an air strike on the Pokrovsk neighbourhood, where ‘Rubicon’ instructors are known to be operating. 6 329 11 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Kostiantynivka Russia is proposing temporary ceasefire in Kostiantynivka to Ukraine, allegedly to hand over bodies of soldiers, - Russian media The Russian Ministry of Defence has stated that it is prepared to carry out a "humanitarian operation" to hand over the bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers in Kostiantynivka. 14 514 100 Previously in trend: Returning bodies of fallen defenders Kostiantynivka direction

Peskov replied to Zelenskyy Kremlin has responded to Zelenskyy regarding meeting in Kostiantynivka: Putin is ready to receive him in Moscow The spokesperson for the Russian dictator, Dmitry Peskov, commented on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal to meet with Vladimir Putin in Kostiantynivka, in the Donetsk region, stating that Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation. 8 194 124 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy–Putin meeting

Strike on Kramatorsk Five people, including child, have been injured as result of Russian attack on supermarket in Kramatorsk (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS Today, 4 July, Russian troops carried out strikes on Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties. 1 714 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

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