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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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Two Russian informants who helped bomb Kramatorsk convicted Based on materials provided by Security Service of Ukraine, two more Russian informants who helped enemy bomb Kramatorsk have been convicted Based on evidence gathered by counterintelligence and Security Service investigators, two more enemy spotters operating in the Donetsk region received actual prison sentences. 492 1 Previously in trend: Conviction of adjusters

One person was killed and five were wounded in Donetsk region. Day in Donetsk region: 1 person killed, 5 wounded due to enemy shelling. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 333 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Pokrovsk Defence forces struck enemy UAV operator bases in Siversk and Pokrovsk, - "East" Grouping of Troops Ukrainian Defence Forces units in the area of responsibility of the "East" Grouping of Troops are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 52 Russian assaults over the past day. 931 0 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction

deepstate,siversk Hrabovske in Sumy Oblast and Siversk in Donetsk Oblast have come under control of Russian army, - DeepState Russian troops control the village of Hrabovske in Sumy Oblast. The city of Siversk in Donetsk Oblast is also completely occupied. 10 002 75 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

The occupiers are trying to force the Siverskyi Donets River in the Bakhmut direction 81st Brigade strikes occupiers with drones as they attempt to force Siverskyi Donets River. VIDEO The 81st Separate Airborne Brigade of the Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine notes that recently there have been increased attempts by Russians to cross the Siverskyi Donets River by boats in order to capture Serebrianka and Dronivka. 5 207 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

A Ukrainian soldier shot down an enemy kamikaze drone in the Donetsk direction with one accurate shot. Ukrainian soldier downs Russian kamikaze drone with single shot. VIDEO A video has surfaced online showing combat action by one of Ukraine’s defenders against a Russian UAV in the Donetsk direction. 5 145 20 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

Soldiers of the 28th Brigade repelled the occupiers’ assault near Ivanopil in the Kostyantynivka direction. Troops from 28th SMB repelled enemy assault and destroyed tanks in Kostiantynivka direction. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB), named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign, together with adjacent units, repelled a Russian mechanized assault. 6 091 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Repelling assault Kostiantynivka direction

Ukraine war latest: General Staff: forces withdrew from Siversk today. Ukrainian forces withdraw from Siversk in Donetsk region – General Staff To preserve soldiers’ lives and maintain unit combat effectiveness, Ukrainian defenders withdrew from the town of Siversk in the Donetsk region. 12 550 113 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Vampire drops ammunition on an armoured personnel carrier Ukrainian Vampire strike drone hit a Russian BTR-82A with troops near Dobropillia. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces have dealt another effective blow to Russian armoured vehicles in the Donetsk region. 5 729 0

Russians are advancing in Sumy and Donetsk regions: what is known? Russian troops have advanced near Yunakivka in Sumy region and Sviato-Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing in the Sumy and Donetsk regions. 4 811 11 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Shemet Mi-24 helicopter crash: Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Shemet, who made last air breakthrough to Azovstal, killed. PHOTO The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter crew, which crashed while performing a combat mission on 17 December, was Oleksandr Shemet, a native of Chernihiv region and Hero of Ukraine. It was he who made the last air breakthrough to "Azovstal" in April 2022. 17 159 48 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine AFU aviation

Soldiers from the SIGNUM battalion hit an occupier on a motorbike who was travelling through a wooded area in the Lyman direction Occupier’s unsuccessful "stunt" on motorcycle blew him up on a drone: fighters of SIGNUM battalion. VIDEO Pilots from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade destroyed a Russian occupier who was travelling along the road on a motorcycle. 6 574 10 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

Defence forces repelled the occupiers’ assault in the Dobropillia direction Defense Forces repel assault, destroy Russian armored columns in Dobropillia direction. VIDEO In the Dobropillia direction, Russian naval infantry attempted an assault in order to break through Ukraine’s defensive line. 3 308 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Repelling assault Situation in Dobropillia direction

Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy says Pokrovsk unchanged, Ukraine holds Kupiansk Zelenskyy on frontline: situation is under control of Ukrainian defenders The situation on the frontline is controlled by Ukrainian troops. There are no changes on the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. 1 421 29 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy on the situation at the front

Fighters of the 14th Special Forces Brigade filmed footage of an occupier’s unsuccessful attempt to cross barbed wire. Occupier gets tangled in barbed wire, falls and leaves his weapon in grass. VIDEO Fighters of the 14th Operational Assignment Brigade named after Ivan Bohun of the National Guard of Ukraine, "Chervona Kalyna," filmed with a drone how a Russian occupier got tangled in barbed wire. 3 768 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

Ukraine drone video shows BM-21 Grad hit with full rocket load near Myrnohrad 79th Brigade drones destroy occupiers’ Grad MLRS with full ammunition load in Donetsk region. VIDEO Strike drone operators of the combat unmanned system of the 79th Separate Air Assault Tavriia Brigade of the 7th Rapid Response Corps hit a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system with a full load of missiles. 4 619 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Infantrymen held a position for 130 days in the Kostiantynivka direction 93rd Brigade infantry held position in Kostiantynivka direction for over 130 days. PHOTO Fighters of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar", Denys "Bars" and Dmytro "K2," held a position in the Kostiantynivka direction for more than 130 days. 3 139 23 Previously in trend: Kostiantynivka direction

Ukraine FPV drones down six Russian Mavic UAVs in Pokrovsk area Ukrainian FPV drones fitted with stick and rope loop catch Russian UAVs in mid-air. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian military personnel continue to demonstrate high effectiveness in countering enemy UAVs, using non-standard but effective technical solutions. 10 030 18 Previously in trend: Unmanned technologies

Battles for Pokrovsk: Russian army stuck in the city Russia is stuck in urban combat in Pokrovsk: enemy has already lost 6,500 troops, - 7th Airborne Corps Pokrovsk remains one of the most intense areas of the front line, where Ukrainian forces have managed to halt the advance of Russian troops. 2 632 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian military technology Two Russian cavalry assaultmen attacked by drone operators from 92nd Brigade near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Operators of unmanned systems of the 5th Battalion of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade attacked two Russian assaultmen near Pokrovsk. 8 421 20 Previously in trend: Animals in combat zone

Vance shared details about the negotiations and what is delaying them Territorial concession is significant hold-up in negotiations, - Vance During negotiations on a peace agreement, territorial concessions, control over the ZNPP, and reconstruction are being discussed. 6 355 45 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Territorial concessions

Russia is trying to capture Serebrianka and Dronivka — the Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding their ground Extremely difficult situation near Siversk: fighting for Serebrianka continues, - 7th Corps of AAF. VIDEO Russian troops are attempting to transport personnel across the Siverskyi Donets River. Units of the 81st Brigade are successfully destroying boats along with the occupiers. 2 604 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Fighting in the Serebrianskyi Forest

DeepState - updated maps Enemy has occupied Zvanivka in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders have advanced in the Bakhmut district of Donetsk Oblast. 4 512 11 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Fighters of the 7th Airborne Corps eliminated an occupier with a strike drone in the Donetsk direction. FPV drone "stuck" to occupier and blew him up: combat work of 7th Airborne Corps. VIDEO Pilots from the 7th Airborne Assault Corps showed footage of the elimination of an occupier with an FPV drone in the Donetsk direction. 5 980 13 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

The Russians used about 20 drones against Ukrainian paratroopers in the Pokrovsk direction. 25th Airborne Brigade withstood attack of Russians: swarm of 20 drones in 2 minutes in Pokrovsk. VIDEO Russian troops continue their intense assault on Ukrainian defences in Pokrovsk. 7 581 14 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The crew of a tank from the 24th Brigade showed footage of their work against the occupiers in a high-rise building in Chasiv Yar. T-72 tank of 24th Brigade destroyed a high-rise building with occupiers in Chasiv Yar. VIDEO Soldiers of the 24th Separate Mechanised Brigade showed episodes of their combat work as the crew of a T-72 tank against the occupiers in the Donetsk direction. 9 520 18 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Battles for Chasiv Yar Elimination of Russian occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one person killed and four wounded, 18 civilian objects damaged. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Donetsk region, leaving people hurt. 434 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Map Occupiers have advanced in Donetsk region and near Huliaypole in Zaporizhzhia region, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in two directions in the Donetsk region and near Huliaypole in the Zaporizhzhia region. 4 395 7 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipillia direction

Chervona Kalyna fighters showed the destruction of occupiers near Pokrovsk Fighters of "Chervona Kalyna" brigade repelled 50 assault actions by occupiers in Pokrovsk direction in 24 hours. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defence Forces stopped 50 enemy assaults over the past day. 6 125 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

A video from a drone over the city of Toretsk, which was destroyed as a result of Russian aggression, has been published online. Chilling footage of destroyed Toretsk: consequences of "liberation" by Russian occupiers. VIDEO Disturbing footage from the city of Toretsk has been published online. The video shows what remains of the once 35,000-strong city in the Donetsk region. 5 919 20 Previously in trend: Russian agression

Soldiers hit a cluster of occupiers’ equipment near Pokrovsk Defence forces destroyed Russian equipment near Pokrovsk: air defence systems, tanks and armoured vehicles were destroyed. VIDEO The Lazar special unit of the Ukrainian National Guard demonstrated high efficiency during a strike on a concentration of enemy armoured vehicles in Donetsk Oblast. 6 439 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian shelling in Donetsk region: 1 dead, 2 wounded Day in Donetsk region: one person killed, two more wounded. PHOTOS As a result of strikes by the Geran-2 and Lancet UAVs and aerial bombs in the Donetsk region, one civilian was killed, two were injured, and residential buildings and vehicles were damaged. 363 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Battles for Pokrovsk Defense of Pokrovsk continues, our soldiers are blocking enemy’s advance near Siversk, - Operation Task Force "East" Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 71 Russian assaults over the past day. 853 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

MAP Occupiers have advanced in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are advancing in the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. 6 107 6 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Ukraine war video: Lyman village blanketed in fiber-optic drone cables Lyman in Donetsk region blanketed in drone fiber-optic cables like spiderwebs. VIDEO The village of Lyman in Donetsk region is blanketed in fiber-optic cables left behind by drones. 7 391 62 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Situation in Pokrovsk: fighting in the city and heavy enemy losses In Pokrovsk, urban battles continue in southern areas, - Operation Task Force "East" Urban fighting continues in the southern districts of Pokrovsk. Ukrainian defenders have repelled dozens of assaults and inflicted significant losses on Russian troops. 1 136 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

A day in Donetsk region: one person wounded, over 40 houses damaged Day in Donetsk region: one person wounded, over 40 houses damaged, as well as administrative buildings and cars. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast, resulting in injuries. 327 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russians looting in Pokrovsk Three occupiers-looters run along apath and hide from Ukrainian drones: "Wait, Valia, there will be gifts. We have filled our backpacks in Pokrovsk.". VIDEO A video has been published online showing three occupiers-looters running away with looted goods in the grey zone on the outskirts of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 11 354 27 Previously in trend: Looting in Russian army

map update on 18 December Enemy has advanced in Huliaipole and near Dronivka, Nykonorivka, and Pankivka, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 5 067 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front

DeepState: the enemy has advanced in Donetsk Oblast near Pokrovsk and Bakhmut Enemy has advanced in two districts of Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP It has become known about the advance of Russian forces in the Pokrovsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast. 3 789 5 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Soldiers of the SIGNUM battalion hit enemy equipment in the Liman region SIGNUM drone operators hit occupiers’ MT-LB with thrown track on road in Lyman direction. VIDEO UAV pilots from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade struck enemy equipment in the Lyman direction. 2 518 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

Occupiers in the Sloviansk direction 1,500 Russian occupiers arrived in Sloviansk area to reinforce assaults, - Defence Forces The situation in the Sloviansk area remains difficult but is under the control of the Defense Forces. 1 258 6 Previously in trend: War

Destruction of a Russian sniper pair In Siversk direction, FPV drones destroyed two Russian snipers. VIDEO In the Siversk direction, Ukrainian troops destroyed a pair of Russian snipers who were attempting to set up an ambush near the positions of the Defence Forces. 6 777 6

Fighting in the Siversk direction Enemy is trying to bypass Siversk, - Operation Task Force "East" Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 115 Russian assaults over the past day. 1 308 4 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed back the enemy near Kupiansk Russia has increased its grouping to 710,000 occupiers for offensive on front, - Syrskyi The current situation on the front line remains difficult. 3 006 30 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Battles in the east of Ukraine Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one dead and four wounded, two districts of region attacked. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, leaving one person dead and others injured. 294 0

Strike on rescuers in Donetsk region Russian troops strike rescuers in Druzhkivka: four wounded. PHOTOS In Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, Russian troops attacked rescuers with an FPV drone as they were responding to a fire call. 667 2

destruction of Russian occupiers FPV drones of "Khyzhak" brigade destroyed group of Russian assault troops in Kostiantynivka direction. VIDEO In the Kostiantynivka direction, Ukrainian servicemen continue to inflict losses on Russian infantry units with the help of strike drones. 4 308 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers