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The Donetsk region, Ukraine, is currently experiencing ongoing military conflict and remains a hotspot for clashes. Recent reports highlight significant activities such as Russian drone attacks on Kramatorsk, resulting in injuries and casualties. The Ukrainian defense forces continually engage in efforts to repel these attacks, with the situation in Pokrovsk being particularly intense. Russian forces attempt to advance by deploying long-range artillery and drones, adding pressure on Ukrainian defenders. With strategic areas under severe threat, the region is seeing mass movement of military equipment and constant shelling leading to civilian safety concerns. The Donetsk region's dynamics highlight the evolving nature of the conflict.

What recent attacks occurred in the Donetsk region?

Recent attacks in the Donetsk region include Russian forces using "Geran-2" drones to assault Kramatorsk, causing injuries and damage. Additionally, artillery and drone units have targeted Pokrovsk, intensifying military confrontations.

How are Ukrainian forces responding to Russian advances?

Ukrainian forces are actively engaged in defensive operations throughout the Donetsk region. They are fortifying anti-drone protections and increasing the deployment of defense units to counteract the intensifying Russian offensive.

How has civilian life been affected in the Donetsk region?

Civilian life in the Donetsk region has been severely impacted, with numerous casualties and injuries reported due to ongoing shelling and drone attacks. Destruction of infrastructures like residential buildings compounds the humanitarian crisis.

What are the strategic objectives of Russian forces in Donetsk?

The primary strategic objective of Russian forces in Donetsk is to capture key urban areas, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk regions. They aim to enhance their tactical positions while overcoming Ukrainian defenses

What military strategies are being employed in the Donetsk conflict?

Military strategies in the Donetsk conflict involve the deployment of drones and long-range artillery by Russian forces. Ukrainian forces, in response, are utilizing anti-drone technology and fortifying strategic routes to mitigate these threats.

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Enemy advances in Sumy and Donetsk regions DeepState: Russians occupy Novomykolaivka in Sumy region, advance near Molodetske in Donetsk region. MAP Russian troops have captured the village of Novomykolaivka in the Sumy region. The enemy has also gained ground near three settlements in the Sumy and Donetsk regions. 4 002 24 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Sumy region

The situation in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad at the end of the year Myrnohrad becoming similar to Pokrovsk, enemy beginning to engulf it, - DeepState The next month will be extremely difficult, as Russian occupiers are seeking to occupy Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk, sending additional resources there. 3 305 4 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Defence forces in the east repelled 57 Russian attacks Where heavy fighting took place Measures being taken to expand logistics corridors to Myrnohrad, - "East" Group of Forces Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the "East" Group of Forces are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 57 Russian assaults over the past day. 2 032 5

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Sloviansk, Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka under attack, three dead, several wounded. PHOTO Yesterday, 30 December, Russian troops shelled two districts of Donetsk Oblast.  771 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Ukrainian flag in Rodynske Rodynske under control of Defence Forces. Occupiers who infiltrated city being eliminated, - "Azov". VIDEO Rodynske in Donetsk Oblast is under the control of the Defence Forces. 3 437 8 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Soldiers of the 24th Brigade destroy equipment and Russian infantry in Chasiv Yar Situation in Chasiv Yar: Russians attack under cover of snowfall, using assault groups. VIDEO In the city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, the enemy is attacking under cover of snowfall, using assault groups, army aviation and rocket artillery. 3 053 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Battles for Chasiv Yar

SIGNUM battalion fighters eliminated 7 occupiers in the Lyman direction. SIGNUM drones eliminate seven ruscists in forest belt in Lyman region. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion struck enemy equipment and personnel in the Lyman direction. 3 408 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Azov’s 12th brigade takes up defensive sector in Dobropillia direction Azov’s 12th brigade takes up defensive sector in Dobropillia direction. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 12th Azov Brigade said they have taken up a defensive sector in the Dobropillia direction. 6 685 20 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in Dobropillia direction

Footage of the evacuation of a Russian infantryman in the Pokrovsk direction, who is lying with his bare backside in a car. Ruscists evacuate wounded fellow soldier lying in vehicle outdoors with his buttocks exposed. VIDEO Footage of the evacuation of a Russian infantryman from the 1441st Motor Rifle Regiment has been posted on social media from the Pokrovsk direction in the Donetsk region. 7 130 21 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Special forces of the 14th Brigade eliminated 8 occupiers in the Donetsk direction Chervona Kalyna brigade drones eliminate frightened occupier in garage in Donetsk region. VIDEO Troops of the Ivan Bohun 14th Operational Assignment Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine’s Chervona Kalyna used strike UAVs against Russian infantry in the Donetsk region. 5 448 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Pereizne Enemy has occupied Pazeno, Pereizne and Kuzmynivka in Donetsk Oblast and is advancing near Andriivka and in Myrnohrad, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers have seized three settlements in Donetsk Oblast and have territorial gains in Sumy Oblast and Myrnohrad. 6 803 30 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

A destroyed house in Kostiantynivka Border guard recognizes destroyed building in Kostiantynivka: "I rented apartment in this building on 9th floor". VIDEO In Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region, border guards carrying out combat missions walked past a high-rise apartment block destroyed by shelling. At that moment, one of the servicemen recognized the building where he once rented an apartment and lived a peaceful life. 3 695 0

Airborne Assault Forces. Russians try to cross Siverskyi Donets daily: situation near Dronivka under Ukrainian control – Air Assault Forces. VIDEO Russian forces continue attempts to cross the Siverskyi Donets River and carry out raids toward Dronivka, but the situation in the area of responsibility of the 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade remains under control. 2 651 1

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Lyman and Druzhkivka under attack, one person killed, others wounded. PHOTOS Yesterday, 29 December, Russian troops shelled two districts in the Donetsk region. 499 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russian guided bombs hit Sloviansk: civilian woman injured, damage reported KABs hit Sloviansk: civilian woman injured In Sloviansk, Donetsk region, Russian air strikes caused damage to civilian infrastructure and injured a civilian woman. 590 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Soldiers of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces eliminated an occupier who pretended to be dead in the forest near Pokrovsk. Ruscist played dead in forest but was eliminated by 7th Air Assault Corps drones. VIDEO A Russian infantryman was eliminated in the snow-covered forest of Pokrovsk by soldiers of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces. 6 024 8 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Siversk AFU withdrew from Siversk to dominant high ground for resilient defense – Syrskyi Ukrainian defenders, under pressure from Russian forces, had to withdraw from the city of Siversk in the Donetsk region to dominant high ground, where fortifications had been built in advance. 3 720 45 Previously in trend: Situation in Siversk, Donetsk region Fighting in the Sіversk direction

Soldiers of the 93rd Brigade eliminated an occupier in a firefight in the Kostyantynivka direction. 93rd Brigade scouts eliminate ruscist who mistook Ukrainian fighters for his own. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance troops from the CHAMELEON TEAM company of the 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" eliminated the occupier in a small-arms firefight. 6 720 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers

Azov denies Russian claims of control over Rodynske in Donetsk region Russian propaganda claims capture of Rodynske in Donetsk region; Azov says fighting for city is ongoing Russian propagandists claimed alleged control over the city of Rodynske in the Donetsk region. The 1st National Guard Corps "Azov" denied the fake information. 2 000 5 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Drones from the 33rd Brigade destroyed a column of occupiers on quad bikes who were trying to drive to Volodymyrivka. 33rd Brigade drones strike occupiers’ quad bike column on road to Volodymyrivka. VIDEO Drone operators of the "Legion" unmanned systems battalion of the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade struck a column of quad bikes as occupiers tried to break through along the road to Volodymyrivka. 4 652 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Zelenskyy: 85-87% want peace, but 85% oppose troop withdrawal from Donbas 87% of Ukrainians support peace, while 85% oppose withdrawal from Donbas, Zelenskyy says 85-87% of Ukrainians want peace, but 85% of our citizens are also against withdrawing troops from the Donbas. 2 378 89 Previously in trend: Peace agreement on ceasefire

Ukraine drone video: SIGNUM battalion destroys four guns near Lyman SIGNUM fiber-optic drones eliminate six occupiers and destroy four enemy guns near Lyman. VIDEO Pilots of the SIGNUM Battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade continue to demonstrate high effectiveness in using attack UAVs in the Lyman direction of the frontline in the Donetsk region. 1 939 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

Ruscists shot civilians in Pokrovsk: what is known? Ruscists shot seven civilians in Pokrovsk, - "I want to live" Russian invaders in Pokrovsk committed another war crime by shooting seven civilians. 12 762 62 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Ukraine must withdraw its troops from Donbas to end the war, - Peskov Ukraine must withdraw its troops from Donbas to end war, - Peskov Ukraine must withdraw its troops from Donbas to stop the war. 6 049 48 Previously in trend: Putin’s demands regarding war in Ukraine

Russian forces are advancing in three regions: what is known? Russia has advanced in Myrnohrad, as well as near Krasnyi Lyman, Filiia and Huliaipole, - DeepState Russian occupiers have advanced in the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. 5 555 13 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Execution of prisoners Occupiers shot two captured Ukrainian soldiers in the village of Shakhove in Donetsk region: investigation launched. PHOTO An investigation has been launched into the shooting of captured Ukrainian defenders by representatives of the Russian Armed Forces in the Pokrovsk district. 6 775 68 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs

The situation in the Pokrovsk direction as of 28 December Defence forces are holding their positions in Pokrovsk agglomeration and strengthening their forces in key directions. VIDEO Active combat operations continue in the Pokrovsk agglomeration, but the Ukrainian Defence Forces are confidently holding their positions and building up their forces to counter enemy pressure. 2 253 1 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Huliaypole map Enemy has advanced in Huliaypole, Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are having success near Huliaypole, Myrnohrad, and Pokrovsk. 9 076 25 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

A resident of Pokrovsk In Pokrovsk, occupiers brutally dealt with family that stayed in city: man killed, woman raped. VIDEO In the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, Russian occupiers brutally dealt with a family that had stayed in the city while waiting for the Russian army. The Russians tortured and then killed the man, and raped his wife. 41 034 230 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

General Staff: Defense Forces hit targets in occupied Donetsk region Number of enemy logistics facilities and special forces hit – General Staff. PHOTO Units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, on the night of December 26, 2025, struck enemy targets in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region, a concentration of personnel from the 14th Special Purpose Brigade in the settlement of Berdyanske, and a warehouse of materiel and technical supplies of the 228th Motor Rifle Regiment in the Starobesheve area. 3 778 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Drone attacks Russian soldier SOF drone operators eliminate four Russian troops in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO On the Pokrovsk front, drone systems operators from the POPRYVSE group of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces 3rd Regiment successfully eliminated four Russian servicemen. 2 280 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Russian troops occupied Dronivka in Donetsk Oblast: what is known? Ruscists occupy Dronivka in Donetsk region – DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces have occupied the village of Dronivka in the Donetsk region. 5 669 16 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

supermarket shooting in Donetsk In occupied Donetsk, man started shooting with automatic weapon in supermarket. VIDEO An armed incident occurred in a public place in the temporarily occupied city of Donetsk. 11 262 25 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Over the past day, 1,592 enemy strikes were recorded in Donetsk region, according to police Day in Donetsk region: one person killed, three more wounded. PHOTOS On 25 December, 1,592 enemy strikes were recorded on eight settlements in the Donetsk region. Fourteen civilian objects, including residential buildings, were destroyed. 477 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

DeepState Russians are making numerous attempts to gain foothold in Dronivka, - DeepState. VIDEO Drone operators with the 17th Special Purpose Center have released footage showing strikes on Russian occupiers in the village of Dronivka in the Donetsk region, near Siversk, Serebrianka and the Siverskyi Donets River. 2 894 2 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Strikes on Kostiantynivka: Russia attacks civilians and evacuations with drones Occupiers hunt civilians with drones in Kostiantynivka, - CMA Russian troops are using drones to attack civilians in the Kostyantynivka community, striking even during evacuation missions. 630 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russians destroyed Bilytske Ruins instead of life: war-torn city of Bilytske near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Footage has been published online showing the city of Bilytske in the Pokrovsk district, which suffered extensive damage as a result of the actions of Russian occupation forces. 3 492 4 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian troops shelled eight settlements in the Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: two wounded, 1,768 Russian shellings recorded. PHOTOS Russian troops shelled eight settlements in Donetsk Oblast. Two people were wounded and 23 civilian objects, including residential buildings, were damaged. 449 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Attack on Russia on December 25: General Staff reveals details Maykop airfield, Temryuk port, and ruscists’ repair unit were struck by Defense Forces, - General Staff Ukrainian defense forces struck the Temryuk seaport, the Maykop airfield, and a Russian repair unit. 1 853 4 Previously in trend: Striking Russia

Russia strikes evacuation mission in Kostiantynivka: one person killed Ruscists attacked evacuation mission in Kostiantynivka: one person killed, two wounded Russian occupiers attacked an evacuation mission in Kostiantynivka with a drone, killing one person and injuring two others. 890 1 Previously in trend: Strikes on Kostiantynivka

Shchedryk and Pokrovsk: how Russians are destroying Ukraine’s cultural heritage Russia is trying to destroy Pokrovsk, known as hometown of "Shchedryk," this Christmas, - Politico For Ukrainians, the destroyed city of Pokrovsk, where fierce fighting with Russian occupiers continues this Christmas, is associated with one of their country's oldest cultural traditions: the carol "Carol of the Bells." 3 350 5 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

drone warfare battle road Drone warfare in field of view of Ukrainian Armed Forces ground robotic complex camera in Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Unique footage of drone warfare has appeared online, captured by a Ukrainian ground robotic complex moving towards combat positions in the Kostiantynivka direction in the Donetsk region. 9 062 14 Previously in trend: Drone industry

The enemy has advanced near Kindrativka, Vovchansk, and Myrnohrad Russians have advanced near Kindrativka in Sumy region and Myrnohrad in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions. 5 928 12 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Pokrovsk Defense Forces control northern Pokrovsk, enemy has concentrated about 10 units near Myrnohrad, Operational Task Force "East" says Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to control the northern part of Pokrovsk. In Myrnohrad, Ukrainian units are holding defensive lines and eliminating the enemy on the approaches to the city. 1 317 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Donetsk region: 794 children remain in 11 settlements under forced evacuation order 794 children remain in forced evacuation area in Donetsk region, RMA says In 11 settlements of the Donetsk region where a forced evacuation of families with children has been announced, 794 children still remain. 362 2

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy for first time considered possibility of withdrawing troops from Donbas if Russia does same – WP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented a new version of a peace plan that signals the country’s readiness to withdraw troops from the Donbas to create a "demilitarized zone," provided that Russia agrees to do the same. 7 579 161 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions Peace plan

The Main Intelligence Directorate showed exclusive footage of the fighting in the Pokrovsk direction in November. Special operation of Main Intelligence Directorate in November: exclusive footage of battles in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) has released footage of a special operation carried out in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 794 4 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

myrnohrad Russian troops have increased pressure on Myrnohrad due to failures near Pokrovsk, - Airborne Assault Brigade. VIDEO Russian occupation forces intensified their offensive operations in the Myrnohrad direction after failing to establish control over Pokrovsk.  1 403 2 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction