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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Drone destroyed Russian Pieces of occupier scatter after direct hit by Ukrainian kamikaze drone. VIDEO On the Pokrovsk front, an FPV drone operator from the 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated a Russian occupier. 3 417 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

UAV attack on Belgorod In Belgorod, "Luch" TPP damaged after shelling: part of city left without power On the evening of 14 December, explosions rocked the Russian city of Belgorod, causing serious damage to energy infrastructure facilities. 2 611 8 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russia

Special forces of the Special Operations Forces hit targets in the temporarily occupied Crimea and Donetsk Special forces’ FP-2 drones hit train carrying fuel in Crimea and FPV training centre in Donetsk region. VIDEO On the night of 14 December, units of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces struck targets of the Russian occupiers in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk region and Crimea using FP-2 strike drones. 5 853 23 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Attacks on Crimea Explosions in Crimea

DeepState: Russia occupied Tolstoy and advanced near Yampil and Siversk Russia occupied Tolstoy in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops captured Tolstoy in the Volnovakha district and advanced on other sections of the front. 5 546 10 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one dead and four wounded, houses damaged. PHOTO Over the past day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties and injuries. 437 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

map Enemy has advanced in Donetsk region near Rivne, Vyimka and Vasiukivka, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing in the Donetsk region. 3 779 11 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Sіversk direction

Special forces of the DIU carried out combat operations to destroy the enemy in November in the Pokrovsk direction. Special forces of Defence Intelligence carried out assault operations in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Fighters from the 6th Special Operations Unit of the Defence Intelligence demonstrated assault operations in the Pokrovsk direction. 8 373 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

siversk Siversk in Donetsk region is almost completely lost. Armed Forces of Ukraine need reserves to repel attack, - media The city of Siversk in the Donetsk region, where Russian troops began actively advancing under thick fog at the end of October, has been almost completely lost. Ukrainian defenders need reinforcements to regain control of the city. 9 303 93 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Battles for Pokrovsk Defence forces control north of Pokrovsk. Here, enemy has lost momentum, - 7th Airborne Corps The enemy is unable to break through Ukrainian defences in the north of Pokrovsk and is using tube artillery. 1 733 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Soldiers of the 214th Assault Brigade destroyed an enemy platoon in a field with strike drones. Defense forces rout occupiers’ column with equipment in Oleksandrivka direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 214th Separate Assault Brigade inflicted fire damage on the enemy in the Oleksandrivka direction. 7 131 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

Donetsk region after the shelling Day in Donetsk region: 5 settlements under attack, casualties and destruction. PHOTOS Shelling in the Donetsk region claimed the lives of three people, with seven more injured. On 12 December, the police recorded 1,790 Russian strikes along the front line and in residential areas. 629 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Fighters of the Third Army Corps eliminated 50 occupiers in the Lyman region Pilots of Third Army Corps eliminated about 50 occupiers in Lyman district. VIDEO Soldiers of the Third Army Corps struck the occupying forces in the Lyman direction. 2 963 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

Battles for Pokrovsk Defense forces control northern part of Pokrovsk, situation in Myrnohrad and Siversk is difficult, - OTF "East" Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the OTF "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 78 Russian assaults over the past day. 1 084 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

SOF strike in Donetsk region Two enemy personnel gathering points and warehouses in the Pokrovsk direction were hit, - Special Operations Forces. VIDEO On the night of 12 December, Special Operations Forces units destroyed enemy targets in the Donetsk region using FP-2 strike UAVs. 3 015 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Trump Trump declined to comment on what "free economic zone" in Donbas might look like US President Donald Trump believes that the peace agreement for Ukraine promoted by the US could work. According to him, many people want this. 5 977 47 Previously in trend: US peace plan Peace negotiations

Kostiantynivka ruins Two people killed and seven wounded in Russian strikes on Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka Today, 12 December, Russian troops struck Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 623 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

What Kostiantynivka, ravaged by the enemy, looks like now Destroyed houses, kindergartens and ruined church: what Kostiantynivka looks like after being ravaged by the enemy. PHOTOS Twenty kilometres from Kramatorsk, the Russian army is methodically wiping another Ukrainian city off the map. Kostiantynivka, where more than 78,000 people lived before the full-scale invasion, has now been turned into a zone of complete destruction. 2 015 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Kostiantynivka ruins Heavy fighting continues in the Kostiantynivka direction: the enemy is trying to infiltrate in small groups, - 24th SMB Fierce fighting is going on in the Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynivka areas. Weather conditions are limiting drone operations, but artillery fire is getting heavier on both sides. 809 0 Previously in trend: Kostiantynivka direction

Two dead and three wounded in Donetsk region in 24 hours In Donetsk region, 2 people were killed and 3 wounded, 24 civilian objects were destroyed. PHOTOS On 11 December, Russia launched 2,136 strikes on the front line and residential areas of the Donetsk region. 559 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Three regions without power due to Russian attacks Due to night attacks by Russian Federation, consumers in Odesa, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions were left without electricity - Ukrenergo As of the morning of 12 December, consumers in the Odesa, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions remain without electricity due to Russian attacks. 897 3 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Close-range firefight in the Lyman direction Ukrainian assault troops eliminated seven occupiers in Lyman direction. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders destroyed a group of Russian infantrymen in close combat on the Lyman front. The video of the combat operation was released by soldiers of the 1st Mechanised Battalion of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade. 6 236 10 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat

The enemy has advanced in several settlements in Donetsk Oblast Enemy has advanced in several settlements in Donetsk region. Line of contact at Kapitalna mine has been updated - DeepState. MAP The enemy has advanced in the Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk districts of the Donetsk region. The front line has been clarified at the Kapitalna mine. 2 802 3 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Andrii Buda died Plast member Andrii Buda died defending Ukraine. PHOTO Andrii Buda, a member of "Plast" and a soldier in the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was killed on the front line. 6 105 14 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Enemy advance in Donetsk region Enemy has advanced near Serednie, Derylove, and Kolodiazi, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing near three settlements in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region. 3 335 5 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Shot from a tank gun Leopard 2A4 strikes Russian infantry positions in Pokrovsk area. VIDEO A Ukrainian Leopard 2A4 tank fired on Russian infantry positions in the Pokrovsk area of the Donetsk region. 7 681 11 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Five people were injured due to enemy shelling in Donetsk region Five people were injured due to enemy shelling in Donetsk region: seven settlements were under fire. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the Kramatorsk district of the Donetsk region. 352 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Pokrovsk Fall Pokrovsk could weaken Ukraine’s position amid US-Russia talks - Reuters The capture of Pokrovsk by Russian troops appears to be a matter of time rather than probability. Although the fall of the city would not cause the collapse of Ukrainian defenses, it could weaken Kyiv at a time when the US is actively negotiating an end to the war. 1 879 14 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Prepared groups and new tactics: Russian assaults on the Pokrovsk direction Russia is increasing assault groups in Pokrovsk direction - "Rubizh" NGU Brigade Russian troops in the Pokrovsk direction began to use more trained assault groups of 5–7 people, drawing on marine reserves. 1 019 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Destruction of Russian army convoy in Pokrovsk Ukrainian artillery destroyed column of Russian equipment and infantry in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian artillerymen destroyed a column of enemy equipment with infantrymen. 11 588 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

destruction of Russian equipment Drones from "Dovbush’s Hornets" thwarted Russian armoured breakthrough in fog near Pokrovsk. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian units are attempting to use thick fog to conceal the movement of heavy armoured vehicles and gain a tactical advantage in the area. It was under these conditions that the enemy attempted a mechanised advance using armoured vehicles. 5 508 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Adjacent units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled an assault by the occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. Defence forces destroyed column of Russian troops and repelled assault in Hryshyne near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Russian troops attempted to storm the village of Hryshyne near Pokrovsk, but without success. 9 152 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Repelling assault

Occupier committed suicide by shooting himself in the head in Donetsk region Ruscist took his own life with rifle shot to head in Donetsk oblast. VIDEO Footage has been published online showing a Russian soldier filming his dead fellow soldier. 8 225 25 Previously in trend: Suicidal occupiers Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield

Soldiers of the 54th Brigade eliminated the occupier with a strike from a drone in the Siverskyi direction. Ukrainian drone operators from 54th Mechanised Brigade fried occupier in Siverskyi direction. VIDEO In the Siverskyi direction, fighters from the 54th Separate Mechanised Brigade showed footage of the occupiers being struck by a strike drone. 2 877 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting on the Siversk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers Fighting in the Sіversk direction

map Russians advance in Siversk, Myrnohrad and near Pokrovsk – DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces have gained ground in the Donetsk region. 5 517 6 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Day in Donetsk region: one wounded in Kostiantynivka Day in Donetsk region: one wounded in Kostiantynivka, cars, houses and warehouses damaged Over the past day, Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk and Bakhmut districts in Donetsk oblast. 310 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Defender of Mariupol Valerii Yeremeiev Occupiers sentenced Mariupol defender Valerii Yeremeiev to 22 years in prison. PHOTO A "court" in Russia has handed down a sentence for a fictitious crime to a defender of Mariupol. Azov defender Valerii Yeremeiev has been "sentenced" to imprisonment for allegedly "shooting a civilian". 1 683 3 Previously in trend: trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia Sentences for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation

Battles for Pokrovsk Situation in Siversk is tense, it is difficult in Myrnohrad. Defense of Pokrovsk continues - "East" Grouping of Troops Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the "East "Grouping of Troops are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 84 Russian assaults over the past day. 1 314 4 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Sіversk direction

combat operations in Donetsk region Operators of 8th SOF Regiment of Ukraine eliminated five Russian occupiers in Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO A unit of the 8th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine detected and eliminated a group of Russian soldiers while carrying out a mission in a forest area in Donetsk Oblast. 2 539 0

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi At one point there were no Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk. Now 13 km² has been retaken – Syrskyi At a certain stage in the defence of Pokrovsk, there were no Ukrainian troops in the city, but since 15 November, the Defence Forces have managed to bring about 13 square kilometres of territory within the city limits back under control. 7 146 41 Previously in trend: Situation at front Syrskyi on the Donetsk region

Soldiers of the Spartan special forces regiment eliminated 5 occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Spartan National Guard special forces eliminate 5 occupiers with drones in Pokrovsk sector. VIDEO Special forces from the Spartan 3rd Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan have eliminated five Russian occupiers. 4 239 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 82nd Assault Brigade repelled the attack of the occupiers and eliminated them in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. Paratroopers and drone operators of 82nd SAAB repel enemy assault in Pokrovsk. VIDEO Drone operators of the 82nd Separate Air Assault Bukovyna Brigade (SAAB) of the 8th Corps of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine came to the aid of their infantry comrades in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 5 505 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Direct hit by an artillery shell on a Russian soldier Artillerymen of 63rd Brigade hit Russian soldier with shell from distance of 12 km in Lyman direction. VIDEO In the Lyman direction, the artillery unit of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade demonstrated exceptional accuracy. A shell fired from a 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer flew 12 kilometres and hit a Russian soldier moving along a tree line. 4 247 4

The Armed Forces of Ukraine still control part of Pokrovsk: what is known? Soldiers refute Putin’s lies about "capture" of Pokrovsk by raising Ukrainian flag, - BBC Ukrainian defense forces continue to hold the northern part of Pokrovsk, despite statements by the Kremlin dictator that Russian occupation forces have complete control over the city. 3 367 13 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

A day in Donetsk region: 3 dead, 16 wounded Three people killed and 16 more injured as result of Russian strikes in Donetsk region. PHOTOS On 8 December, Russian troops carried out 1,893 strikes along the front line and in residential areas of Donetsk Oblast. 540 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Destruction of enemy warehouse UAV warehouse of 9th SMRB in Donetsk and enemy fuel tanks in Luhansk Oblast destroyed, - SOF. VIDEO On the night of 8 December, Special Operations Forces units successfully struck enemy targets in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions with strike UAVs. 2 439 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Siversk Situation in Siversk area complicated, half of city under enemy control, - DeepState Russian occupation forces continue to drag their infantry into the city of Siversk in Donetsk Oblast. Half of the settlement has been captured by enemy troops. 3 532 20 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Sіversk direction

Myrnohrad Ukrainian Armed Forces pull back to more advantageous lines near Myrnohrad to preserve soldiers’ lives – 7th Corps of Air Assault Forces By decision of the command, Defense Forces units carried out an organised manoeuvre in the area of the villages of Lysivka and Sukhyi Yar near Myrnohrad, in the Pokrovsk direction. 9 839 71 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

map Ruscists occupy five settlements in Donetsk region and gain ground in Siversk, Myrnohrad and near Pokrovsk – DeepState. MAP Russian invaders have occupied five settlements in the Pokrovsk direction in the Donetsk region. 11 861 92 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction