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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shelling of Kramatorsk Russians strike Kramatorsk, injuring family with two children. PHOTO On Monday, 8 December, Russian invaders struck Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. At least four people have been reported injured. 974 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Soldiers of the Third Army Corps destroyed the occupiers’ equipment and personnel in the Lyman region. Pilots of 3rd Army Corps destroy vehicle with Russian infantry in single drone strike. VIDEO Drone operators from the Third Army Corps of the FATUM unit of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade hit an enemy vehicle while it was moving, with Russian infantry inside. 5 456 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

Fighting in the Pokrovsk direction: Ukrainian Armed Forces seek to avoid encirclement Defence forces carried out manoeuvre in Pokrovsk direction to prevent encirclement, - media Ukrainian soldiers carried out a manoeuvre in the Pokrovsk direction to prevent potential encirclement and straighten the front line. 3 933 16 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Occupiers strike civilian population of Kostyantynivka with attack drone, man injured In Kostiantynivka, Russian forces attacked man with drone who was returning home from his brother’s funeral. VIDEO In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, Russian forces struck a man with a drone as he was returning home from the funeral of his brother, who had been killed by a Russian drone. 3 186 6 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Donetsk region

Mariupol base RF Russians have set up new military-police base in Mariupol, - Andriushchenko. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian occupiers have set up a new military-police base in the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol. 2 461 5 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol

A family riding bicycles to fetch water was caught in the blast zone. FPV drone attacked family on bicycles in Kostiantynivka: parents and two children injured As a result of the attack by the occupiers on Kostiantynivka on the morning of 8 December, four civilians were wounded, including two minors. 873 5 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Donetsk region

energy facilities Most difficult energy situation after night strikes in Chernihiv and Donetsk regions, - "Ukrenergo" Following massive night-time strikes by the Russian Federation on energy infrastructure, the most challenging situation has been reported in the Chernihiv and Donetsk regions. 1 864 3 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

During the day, the police recorded 1,904 enemy shellings. Four people killed and three more wounded as result of Russian strikes on Donetsk Oblast. PHOTOS On 7 December, the police recorded 1,904 enemy shellings along the front line and in the residential sector of Donetsk Oblast. 583 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Pokrovsk Enemy is trying to infiltrate northern part of Pokrovsk, taking advantage of fog, - "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 77 Russian assaults over the past day. 1 026 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Battles for Pokrovsk Russia throwing its reserves into capturing Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, - Airborne Assaut Troops Russia has mobilised its operational reserves in an attempt to capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast. 2 151 4 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

map Russians have advanced near Katerynivka and in Myrnohrad, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing in Donetsk Oblast. 6 536 20 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Yampil Russian troops have advanced near Yampil and Solodke, - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are advancing in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 3 301 1 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Ukrainian defender shot down a Russian drone with a single shot from an assault rifle Defence Forces soldier shot down kamikaze drone over Kostiantynivka with a single shot from assault rifle. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Ukrainian soldier shooting down a Russian kamikaze drone. 7 522 19 Previously in trend: Kostiantynivka direction

Pokrovsk Search and assault operations in Pokrovsk. Defense forces eliminate enemy on approaches to Myrnohrad - GF "East" Ukrainian Defense Forces units in the area of responsibility of the Group of Forces "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 82 Russian assaults over the past day. 2 119 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Kellogg on ending the war Control over Donetsk region and ZNPP are key issues that need to be resolved to end war in Ukraine - Kellogg Negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine are in the "final 10 meters," with issues such as control over the Donetsk region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant remaining unresolved. 6 441 98 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Territorial concessions Russia’s occupation of ZNPP

Russian strike on Sloviansk on 6 December Six people injured as result of Russian strike on Sloviansk. PHOTOS Today, 6 December, Russian troops dropped an aerial bomb on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region, resulting in injuries and damage. 1 571 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Sloviansk

Pokrovsk Defence forces control northern part of Pokrovsk and block advance of occupiers in city centre, - "East" Group of Forces Defense forces control the northern part of Pokrovsk and are blocking the advance of Russian invaders in the city center. 1 896 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Map Occupiers have advanced near Siversk, Fedorivka and Myrnohrad, - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are advancing in the Donetsk region. 5 981 5 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Russia’s Advance in Donetsk Region: DeepState Updated Maps Russian troops advance near Yampil, Siversk, and Vyimka - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are advancing in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 3 518 26 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Russian troops attacked 11 settlements in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: seven casualties, civilian objects destroyed. PHOTOS Russia shelled the Donetsk region, damaging 65 civilian objects. Among the victims were civilians from Kostiantynivka, Lyman, Sloviansk, and Rai-Oleksandrivka. 644 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

attack on an enemy reconnaissance drone Five Russian reconnaissance drones were destroyed by SIGNUM pilots in Lyman direction. VIDEO Pilots from the SIGNUM battalion have once again successfully carried out Russian aerial reconnaissance in the Lyman direction. 2 447 2 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

Russians shot Ukrainian prisoner of war near Siversk Occupiers shot Ukrainian prisoner of war in Sviato-Pokrovske, Donetsk region - DeepState In Sviato-Pokrovske, southwest of Siversk (Donetsk region), the enemy shot a Ukrainian soldier after taking him prisoner. 3 470 2 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Special Operations Forces African among those eliminated: Special Operations Forces eliminate enemy group in Donetsk region. VIDEO Operators from the 8th regiment of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces eliminate an enemy group in the village of Yarova in the Donetsk region, killing three Russian servicemen, including a fighter from Africa with the callsign Malik. 8 663 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Vovchansk Enemy advanced in Vovchansk and near several settlements in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions, and line of contact was clarified in Balahan - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. 5 191 17 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

The SSU exposed a woman who adjusted enemy strikes on Kramatorsk SSU exposed Russian agent who adjusted enemy strikes on Kramatorsk in Donetsk region. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence detained another Russian agent in the Donetsk region– a 35-year-old saleswoman at a military store in Kramatorsk who adjusted enemy attacks on the city. 3 251 9 Previously in trend: High treason

Part of Pokrovsk under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: statement by Syrskyi Units of Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold northern part of Pokrovsk, - Syrskyi Ukrainian soldiers continue to hold the northern part of Pokrovsk. Currently, attempts by the Russian Federation to assemble assault infantry groups are being blocked. 1 895 11 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

2 people killed, 13 injured in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: 2 people killed, 13 more injured, Russians shelled region 22 times Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 378 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Molniya-2 kamikaze drone explodes during launch from apartment Occupier hurls obscenities after failed Molniya-2 kamikaze drone launch. VIDEO A video has emerged online showing Russian troops launching a Molniya-2 kamikaze drone from an apartment in a high-rise building in the Donetsk sector. 9 041 28

Special Operations Forces soldiers eliminated a Russian soldier in the forests of the Donetsk region Ruscist plants grenades under himself: Special Operations Forces fighter eliminates him and escapes blast. VIDEO Special Operations Forces operators carried out a successful clearance operation in the forests of the Donetsk region. 5 656 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces interview with captured occupier

Sloviansk Occupiers strike apartment block in Sloviansk, injuring at least 8 including 2 children Today, 3 December, Russian forces attacked Sloviansk in the Donetsk region, leaving several people injured. 1 066 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Soldiers of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces destroyed Russian equipment near Myrnohrad, which was stuck in anti-tank ditches. Paratroopers from 7th Air Assault Corps destroy Russian "turtle tanks" stuck in ditches near Myrnohrad. VIDEO Paratroopers from the 7th Corps of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces finished off Russian "turtle tanks" near Myrnohrad using strike UAVs. 7 453 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia has not fully occupied Pokrovsk: statement by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Armed Forces of Ukraine hold northern part of Pokrovsk, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine The information published by the German newspaper Bild about the alleged occupation of Pokrovsk is not true. 2 531 8 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Balahan map Enemy occupied Balahan, Solodke and Zatyshshia, advanced in Pokrovsk, near Novoekonomichne and Huliaipole, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers have made territorial gains in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 7 438 27 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Ukrainian drones on the roof of a farm Russian aerial reconnaissance officer stunned by number of Ukrainian sleeper drones on rooftop: "Holy f#ck, there are so many of them hanging there! F#cking hell!". VIDEO A video posted online shows a Russian aerial reconnaissance operator filming Ukrainian "sleeper drones" on the roof of a building. 23 645 12 Previously in trend: Production of drones Use of drones by Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russian fakes about Lyman Herasymov’s statements about Russians’ "breakthrough" in Lyman are fake, - Third Army Corps The so-called "breakthrough" by Russian forces in Lyman is a lie spread by the Russian army's high command. 2 215 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

A day in Donetsk region: 2 dead, 5 wounded Enemy shelling claims lives of two residents of Donetsk region, with five more injured. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast. 381 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Destruction of two Russian motorcycle stormtroopers Kamikaze drones destroyed two occupiers on motorcycles who got tangled up in spent fibre optic cable. VIDEO Ukrainian kamikaze drone operators eliminated two occupiers whose motorcycles got tangled up in the remains of spent fibre optic cable. 7 584 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Rubio on the war in Ukraine Ukraine and Russia are literally fighting for 20% of Donetsk region, - Rubio The main dispute in Russia's war against Ukraine boils down to territory. Essentially, it is a struggle for approximately 20% of the Donetsk region, which the Russians have not yet been able to capture. 4 672 48 Previously in trend: US peace plan

SOF kills the enemy SOF eliminated enemy group in Donetsk direction: position regained, trophies and documents captured. VIDEO Special Operations Forces operators eliminated an enemy group in the Donetsk direction. 6 242 3 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

Azov Brigade fighters destroyed a column of Russian equipment near Dobropillia Ukrainian Azov Corps troops rout Russian armoured columns near Dobropillia. VIDEO Footage showing Azov Corps fighters routing Russian armoured columns near Dobropillia has been posted online. 9 726 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Azov Brigade

DeepState accuses 425th Assault Regiment of AI-generated fake video from Pokrovsk 425th Assault Brigade "Skelia" shares AI-generated video from Pokrovsk on social media: Assault Forces launch review The DeepState analytical project has accused the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia of posting a fake video from Pokrovsk, generated using artificial intelligence, on its social media page. An internal review is under way at the Assault Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 12 877 20 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

NATO: Myrnohrad almost encircled, Russia controls over 95% of Pokrovsk AFU control of Pokrovsk is almost lost, Myrnohrad "virtually completely" encircled – NATO NATO has assessed the situation on the front in Ukraine and stated that Ukrainian defenders in Myrnohrad are "virtually encircled", while more than 95% of Pokrovsk is controlled by Russian forces. 13 636 106 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction "Threat of encirclement of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk direction

SIGNUM battalion fighters eliminated seven occupiers who were hiding in corners and pretending to be dead. One hid under poncho, another played dead: SIGNUM battalion drone pilots eliminate occupiers. VIDEO Drone pilots from the SIGNUM battalion have eliminated seven occupiers in the Lyman direction. 3 612 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

pecial Operations Forces clear industrial site in Pokrovsk sector Tactical group of 3rd Special Operations Forces Regiment clears industrial facility in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, a tactical group of the 3rd Special Operations Forces (SOF) Regiment conducted combat operations at an industrial facility. 4 107 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Occupiers wounded a civilian woman in Donetsk region Russians attacked civilian woman in Kostiantynivka with FPV drone. PHOTOS Russian invaders attacked a civilian woman in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, with an FPV drone. 1 295 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Occupiers in Pokrovsk were hit. Enemy stockpiles in Pokrovsk, ammunition depot in Biloiarivka, and fuel depot in Luhansk region were hit, - Special Operations Forces. VIDEO On the night of 1 December 2025, Special Operations Forces units successfully struck enemy targets in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions with strike UAVs. 2 447 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

Destruction of Russian stormtroopers near Chasiv Yar In Chasiv Yar, fighters of the 24th Brigade destroyed Russian assault group of 38 occupiers. VIDEO Intense fighting continues in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast, to hold the city. Units of the 24th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after King Danylo have released footage of the results of another successful operation against Russian assault units. 6 762 5 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar

Kramatorsk after shelling Russian strike on Kramatorsk: death toll rises to two The death toll from yesterday's Russian strike on Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast has risen to two. 918 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk