In recent developments within the Donetsk region, a "Nova Poshta" branch in Sloviansk was damaged by a Russian drone strike. The National Guard's "Azov" Brigade eliminated over 1,800 Russian forces in May, maintaining defensive operations in Dobropillia. An M113 armoured carrier withstood multiple drone hits to rescue wounded soldiers near Kostiantynivka. Russian attacks in the area resulted in civilian casualties, with ongoing evacuations and damage to infrastructure reported. Ukrainian strikes targeted Russian military positions, disrupting key logistics and command centers, significantly impacting the enemy's operational capabilities.

What recent damage was caused by drone strikes in Sloviansk?

Overnight, a drone strike by Russian forces inflicted damage on a "Nova Poshta" branch in Sloviansk, part of the Donetsk region. Infrastructure damage was reported, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by aerial assaults in the region.

What are the reported achievements of the "Azov" Brigade in May?

The "Azov" Brigade, part of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine, has claimed significant success in May by eliminating over 1,800 Russian troops and destroying hundreds of enemy equipment, focusing operations in the Dobropillia sector to thwart Russian assaults.

How have Ukrainian forces responded to Russian advances near Kostiantynivka?

In response to Russian advances near Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian forces employed an M113 armoured personnel carrier to evacuate wounded soldiers amid heavy drone attacks, exemplifying resilience and tactical adaptation in adverse combat conditions.

What has been the impact of Russian shelling in Donetsk region over the recent period?

Intensive Russian shelling in the Donetsk region has resulted in numerous civilian injuries and fatalities, significant infrastructure damage, and an increase in displacement of residents. These events underscore the continued crisis impacting the civilian population.

How are Ukrainian forces disrupting Russian logistical operations in occupied territories?

Ukrainian forces have launched targeted strikes on Russian military logistics and command centers in occupied territories, including Luhansk and Donetsk, effectively dismantling key supply routes and communication nodes crucial for the opponent's operational sustainability.

What evacuation measures have been taken in the Donetsk region?

Evacuation efforts in Donetsk Oblast have been ramped up with over 13,000 individuals relocated. This includes strategic evacuations of vulnerable populations such as children, aiming to safeguard civilians amid ongoing military activities and risks in the region.

What specific targets were hit by Ukrainian forces in the recent attacks?

Ukrainian strikes have successfully hit various Russian military targets such as the Nebo-SV radar, Buk-M2 air defense systems, and artillery units. These precise operations aim to weaken the enemy's defensive capacities and control over occupied territories.

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разрушение 13 schools closed due to constant attacks of militants in border areas of Donetsk region; 49 children killed since war started. PHOTOS 49 children were killed and 138 wounded in the Donetsk region since the beginning of the Russian terrorist aggression. 5 065 17

захарченко "We are ready to cooperate with Ukraine but only as an independent state" – ‘DPR’ leader Zakharchenko The ‘DPR’ terrorist organization is ready for economic cooperation with Ukraine on the basis of equal partnership. 85 637 770 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

dpr ‘DPR’ terrorists sentenced Azov soldier Chudnetsov to 30 years in prison Ukrainian prisoner in the Donbas, Azov regiment soldier Yevhen Chudnetsov has been sentenced to 30 years in a penal colony (plus two more years of imprisonment) by the ‘DPR’ terrorists. 41 884 147 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

взрыв Five soldiers tripped bomb in Donetsk region, one of them died, - National Police On Tuesday, Feb. 2, five soldiers encountered a tripwire. One of them died and four others were taken to a military hospital in Svatove (the Luhansk region). 33 630 52

Luhanske and Zaitseve under militants’ mortar strikes, - sector D press officer Pro-Russian militants are shelling Luhanske and Zaitseve villages with mortars. 3 414 21

боевики наемники разборки троя Zakharchenko's thugs eliminate Troya unit as 92 militants gone missing Troya militants, unlucky to sustain massive losses in a conflict with the infamous "DPR" leader, claim 92 unit fighters are gone missing after Zakharchenko's people attacked their base in Ozerianivka. The captives are said to have been packed in black bags, loaded onto trucks, and taken away in an unknown direction. 56 526 149 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Marinka and Maiorsk checkpoints could be closed due to risk of a repetition of Volnovakha tragedy – Zhebrivskyi If the terrorists do not cease shelling Marinka and Maiorsk checkpoints in the ATO zone, they might be closed. 22 642 32

Terrorists hide about 40 tanks and other equipment in Kominternove, - OSCE The observers of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission have recorded about 40 tanks and other equipment in the village of Kominternove captured by the militants in the Donetsk region. 22 758 55

захарченко Terrorist leader Zakharchenko confessed he burned down houses in Kozhevnia village "Donetsk People's Republic" terrorists were burning down residential houses in Kozhevnia, the Donetsk region. 47 327 96 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants’ leader Zakharchenko to hold elections under ‘DPR’ law, without Ukrainian parties Elections in the occupied part of the Donetsk region should be held in conformity with the ‘DPR’ law and without participation of the Ukrainian parties. 47 420 295 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

300 people died of flu in occupied Donetsk region, – Ministry of Defense Intelligence About 300 residents of the Donetsk region have died from flu and acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI). 31 975 248

dpr Russia ready to replace Zakharchenko and Plotnitskiy in exchange for recognition of elections in Donbas, – Dzerkalo Tyzhnia Russia is ready to discuss the issue it had previously ignored – the replacement of the ‘DPR’ and ‘LPR’ leaders (Zakharchenko and Plotnitskiy) in exchange for the recognition of elections in the occupied territories of the Donbas by Ukrainian government. 114 033 487 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers shelled by enemy in Pisky and near Butivka mine, - B sector press officer Romanov Last night, pro-Russian militants were shelling the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces' positions near Pisky village and Butivka mine. 1 854 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Situation became tense in Donetsk sector of ATO area, – ATO speaker The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area, in the vicinity of Svitlodarsk salient, got tense. 13 104 62 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

osce Chief Monitor of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine condemned militants' attack The Chief Monitor of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) Ertugrul Apakan condemned yesterday’s incident in which the militants' fire disrupted the work of the Mission’s monitors near Marinka 4 510 90

Grad MRLS spotted near Mykolaivka – Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense A 122 mm Grad multiple rocket system, banned by the Minsk agreements, has been spotted near Mykolaivka in the Donetsk region. 7 021 29 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists shelled their own positions to blame Ukrainian troops – press officer of the M sector Terrorists fire at their own positions, and then accuse the Ukrainian military. 7 902 87

Five-months-old killed under rubble in Ukrainsk Rescuers have recovered the body of a five-months-old child in Ukrainsk's ruined residential building. 16 353 0

украинск Explosion rocks residential building in Ukrainsk, burying four people under rubble, killing child. PHOTO An explosion has rocked a residential building in town of Ukrainsk, Selydove area, the Donetsk region. 29 242 84

красногоровка "They commit daily attacks from sheer habit," - life in front-line Krasnohorivka under militant’s fire. VIDEO The Russian-terrorist troops are trying to break through in the town of Krasnohorivka from Donetsk. 7 203 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

A cache of weapons and explosives found in Kramatorsk Kramatorsk border guard unit together with the National Police have found a cache of weapons and ammunition in the Donetsk region. 5 664 22

ато высота Ukrainian fighters seized dominant height in Donetsk region. VIDEO The Ukrainian military seized a strategic height in the vicinity of Novotroitske village. 145 610 390

мародерство в коминтерново Kominternove residents complain about looting by Russian-terrorist troops, - ATO HQ Residents of the occupied Kominternove village near Mariupol, the Donetsk region, complain about looting conducted by pro-Russian militants. 26 387 145 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

коминтерново kominternove Terrorists entrench positions in Kominternove, - M sector speaker The terrorists consolidate gained positions in Kominternove village near Mariupol. 31 793 123 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists committed six attacks on Ukrainian positions today Russia-supported terrorists fired at the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area six times today, Dec. 28. 2 648 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

боевик Girkin's ally apprehended in Sloviansk The Security Service of Ukraine has apprehended one of the terrorists leaders in Sloviansk, the Donetsk region, who was among those who seized the city in 2014. 46 372 89 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта Kominternove still held by terrorists, - ATO press center Terrorists continue holding Kominternove village (the Donetsk region), where the OSCE observers have been fired at. 16 120 65 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

смерть свеча Civilian woman killed by militants in Zaitseve mortaring A female local resident was killed by pro-Russian terrorists as a result of mortaring of the village of Zaitseve (the Donetsk region). 16 673 125 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Anti-terrorist operation HQ to solve issue in Kominternove with diplomacy A group of pro-Russian terrorists driving armored vehicles of the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" has invaded the village of Kominternove, the Donetsk region, which belongs to the 'gray' area along the demarcation line. 51 750 320

карта map Terrorists invade Kominternove near Mariupol in neutral zone on armored vehicles Pro-Russian militants on armored vehicles entered the territory of the Kominternove village in the Donetsk region Dec. 22 in the morning. 98 292 285 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

сбу 100 persons apprehended in special operation in Avdiivka, most of them released, - SBU Head Adviser Tandit About 100 persons were apprehended by servicemen of the Interior Ministry, the Defense Ministry, and the Security Service of Ukraine in a special operation in the Donetsk region. 46 430 146

снаряд Shells of the Second World War found in private minivan at Marinka checkpoint. PHOTOS ‘Gazelle’ minivan was stopped by police officers for inspection at Marinka checkpoint. 14 692 39

Militants fired at Ukrainian soldiers near Horlivka The terrorists continue to provoke the ATO forces in the Donetsk sector. 5 717 36

Terrorists shelled Marinka checkpoint The situation in the area of the anti-terrorist operation remains tense. 5 214 17

Militants fired at ATO forces' positions from tanks near Novotroitske village The terrorists fired from tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, mortars, and heavy machine guns at the positions of the antiterrorist operation near Novotroitske in the Donetsk region. 7 632 44

One civilian killed yesterday near checkpoint Maiorsk, - Donetsk regional administration One civilian was killed in the anti-terrorists operation (ATO) area yesterday. 4 468 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

информатор "DPR" informer apprehended in Donetsk region The Security Service has captured another "DPR" informer in the village of Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region. 8 205 21

"DPR" militant surrendered to law enforcers in Donetsk region A militant who fought on the side of "DPR" terrorists surrendered to law enforcers in the Donetsk region. 12 443 26

20-year-old policeman's body found in Mariupol, - prosecutor's office A body of a 20-year-old police junior sergeant with a temple bullet wound has been found in Mariupol, the Donetsk region, at a "Holubaia Volna" resort house, where "Lviv" special purpose patrol battalion is deployed. 44 778 65

ATO headquarters admits closing of Zaitseve checkpoint in Donetsk region The headquarters of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the Donbas admits closing of the Zaitseve checkpoint between Artemivsk and Horlivka in the Donetsk region if it keeps being assaulted. 8 120 95 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Ukrainian soldiers started withdrawing mortars at Artemivsk direction, - General Staff Ukrainian soldiers have started withdrawing mortars under 100 mm in the Donetsk region. 3 599 40

мариуполь пушки мт-12 Ukrainian military started withdrawing artillery at Mariupol direction, - General Staff Ukrainian soldiers started withdrawing artillery from the demarcation line at Mariupol direction in the Donetsk region. 3 259 24

жебривский Donetsk Governor Zhebrivskyy elaborated on disrupted elections in Krasnoarmiisk Elections in Krasnoarmiisk and Mariupol could be held in one. 37 683 69 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

выборы Elections in Krasnoarmiisk disrupted through invalid ballots The Donetsk regional administrative court has ruled to cancel the decision of the Krasnoarmiisk city election commission to order the printing of ballots from an individual entrepreneur. 20 231 146 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

ATO forces completed tanks withdrawal in Donetsk sector Ukraine has finished the first phase of the withdrawal of artillery (of less than 100mm caliber) from the demarcation line in the Donetsk region. 4 136 86

Weapons under 100-mm to start withdrawing tomorrow, - Ukrainian Army General Staff Ukraine will launch next stage of the Donbas war deescalation -- withdrawal of weapons under 100 mm in the Donbas region -- tomorrow, Oct. 20. 2 453 16 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

оружие Cache of weapons and explosives found in Donbas. PHOTOS Four anti-tank grenade launchers, F-1, RGD-5 grenades with fuses, 270 rounds of 5.45-mm caliber were seized by militia near the village of Serhiivka in the Donetsk region. 8 999 62

Terrorists to begin weapon withdrawal in Donbas three days later The self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic will start to withdraw weapons in the Donetsk region on Oct. 21. 7 451 54