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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Russian tries to kick away a drone with his foot Russian assault soldier tried to kick away Ukrainian FPV drone and was killed. VIDEO A curious but fatal incident for a Russian assault aircraft was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction in the Donetsk region. 5 030 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Serednie map Enemy has advanced near Serednie, Maiske, Kotlyne, and Krasnohirske, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers have advanced into two regions of Ukraine. 7 436 7 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

The capture of Pokrovsk could open the way for Russia to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk Enemy wants to gain foothold in Pokrovsk’s high-rise buildings. Most intense fighting is in industrial zone, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops The 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is holding a defensive line within the Pokrovsk- Myrnohrad agglomeration. 1 978 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk direction: Russia intensifies attacks with drone-"mothers" and infantry — AFU Russia is storming positions in Pokrovsk direction with small groups and "mothership" drones - 117th SHMB The Armed Forces of Ukraine are recording chaotic assaults by the Russian Federation in pairs and trios, on motorcycles and armoured vehicles. The occupiers are actively using FPV, loitering UAVs and "mothership" drones. Up to 20 KABs per day. 1 729 6 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

What is happening in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad? There is no operational encirclement of Myrnohrad by Russian troops, - General Staff of AFU The defence of the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration is currently ongoing. The situation remains complex and dynamic. 1 269 3 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

A clumsy Russian operator tried to hit the Ukrainian flag in a park in Kramatorsk with a drone Clumsy occupier lost drone while trying to hit Ukrainian flag in Kramatorsk. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a clumsy Russian operator attempting to attack a flagpole with a Ukrainian flag using a drone. 6 592 17

SIGNUM battalion crews destroyed 11 enemy Molniya drones in the Lyman direction SIGNUM battalion destroyed 11 enemy Molniya drones. VIDEO Crews from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade carried out a special air operation to destroy enemy Molniya drones. 1 422 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

Donetsk region after shelling Day in Donetsk region: Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka under attack, 3 people killed, others wounded. PHOTOS Russian shelling killed three residents of the Donetsk region and wounded six people. 1 228 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russia attacked a minibus in Donetsk region Occupiers strike minibus in Donetsk region: three civilians wounded. PHOTO Three people were injured in the Kramatorsk district of the Donetsk region when an enemy drone struck a minibus. 1 180 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Drone operators from the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed five pieces of equipment and occupiers in the Lyman direction. SIGNUM drones destroyed five pieces of equipment in Lyman direction. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade destroyed five pieces of equipment and personnel belonging to the occupiers in the Lyman direction. 1 828 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Enemy attempts to occupy Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad Enemy infiltration into Pokrovsk continues, Myrnohrad is under threat of rapid encirclement, - DeepState Currently, Pokrovsk is not surrounded, but the enemy is infiltrating it and operating directly in the city. At the same time, Myrnohrad is under threat of being surrounded. 4 461 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Donetsk region

The enemy has advanced near three settlements Enemy has advanced in three directions in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops continue their offensive in Donetsk region. The occupiers have advanced in several populated areas. 7 493 13 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Dobropillia, Lyman and Kostiantynivka under attack, two dead, three wounded. PHOTO Over the past day, 7 November 2025, Russian troops intensively shelled the territory of the Donetsk regon. 641 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Andrii Hnatov Enemy has partially infiltrated urban areas of Pokrovsk – Hnatov Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Andrii Hnatov, said during a briefing that the situation in the Pokrovsk direction remains extremely tense. According to him, Russian forces continue attempts to capture Pokrovsk and create conditions to encircle the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad... 7 616 36 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk Enemy’s top objective is to capture Pokrovsk as soon as possible – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Russia seeks to capture Pokrovsk as quickly as possible to promote the narrative that it can seize the entire Donbas. 3 085 23 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Zelenskyy on the situation at the front

The capture of Pokrovsk could open the way for Russia to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk Defence forces are conducting search and strike operations in Pokrovsk: enemy has reduced its activity but is trying to set up logistics Defence forces in the area of responsibility of the 7th Corps of Assault Regiment of the Airborne Assault Troops continue search and strike operations to detect and eliminate Russian soldiers in Pokrovsk. 2 835 6 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The fields near Pokrovsk are covered with fibre optic cables Fields near Pokrovsk densely covered with fibre optic cables from drones. VIDEO The fields near Pokrovsk now resemble a huge fibre optic network – hundreds of hectares of Ukrainian land are criss-crossed with thin cables through which operators control drones. 12 902 11 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian soldier hiding from a drone behind a bush Lucky occupier: Russian managed to escape after four UAV strikes nearby and one direct hit. VIDEO In the Toretsk direction, Ukrainian drone pilots attacked a Russian stormtrooper using five FPV drones. 7 765 20 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Toretsk direction

Will Pokrovsk be a turning point in the war? Pokrovsk has become new symbol of confrontation between Ukraine and Russia, - Bloomberg The battle for Pokrovsk, after Avdiivka and Bakhmut, has become a new stage in the war. Russian generals repeatedly choose a medium-sized Ukrainian city as the next key target of their invasion, expending enormous human resources and equipment to capture it. The question now is not whether... 3 593 10 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Destruction of a Russian UAV by an anti-aircraft drone In Pokrovsk direction, soldiers from 5th SAB shot down latest Zala KUB 10E strike drone. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian soldiers from the 5th Separate Assault Brigade destroyed the latest Russian strike drone, Zala KUB 10E. 4 394 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

9 shellings in Donetsk region in 24 hours: 3 people wounded Russians shelled Donetsk region: three people wounded, more than 10 buildings damaged. PHOTOS Over the past day, the occupiers have launched a series of strikes on Donetsk Oblast. 470 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Advance of the Russian Federation in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions Russian troops have advanced in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions - DeepState Russian troops have advanced near Prylypka in the Kharkiv region and Volodymyrivka in the Donetsk region. 7 577 33 Previously in trend: Russian advance

The SSU prevented a militant from fleeing to the European Union SSU detained "DPR" militant who had been fighting for "Somalia" and tried to flee to EU. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence prevented the escape from Ukraine of a militant from Russian armed groups who had been fighting in Donetsk Oblast. 4 655 16 Previously in trend: High treason

Kremlin propagandist Kalashnikov Z-propagandist Kalashnikov: Russia could lose as much near Pokrovsk as Wehrmacht did in Poland. VIDEO Z-propagandist and Igor Girkin's associate Maxim Kalashnikov acknowledged that the Russian army is suffering catastrophic losses near Pokrovsk. 16 219 45 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Kramatorsk Russian drone attacks Kramatorsk for second time in day, damaging three residential houses. PHOTO In the afternoon, Kramatorsk came under renewed attack. A Molniya-2 attack drone struck near a residential building in a private neighborhood. Three houses were damaged, but there were no casualties or injuries. 1 096 0

war Special Operations Forces drones eliminate enemy infantry near Pokrovsk. VIDEO FPV and heavy bomber drone operators from the 144th Center of the Special Operations Forces continue to eliminate enemy infantry on the outskirts of Pokrovsk. 3 090 2 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

SBU Over past year, SSU "A" Special Operations Center fighters have eliminated 9,500 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Special forces from the Special Operations Center "Alpha" of the Security Service of Ukraine are systematically eliminating Russian troops in Pokrovsk and its surroundings. 3 849 6 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian strike on a passenger bus in Kramatorsk Russian drone hits passenger bus in Kramatorsk, injuring two people. PHOTOS In Kramatorsk, Russian troops attacked a passenger bus using an FPV drone. Two people, a man and a woman, were injured in the strike. 1 641 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk Russian forces shell minibus

3rd Rapid Response Battalion "Svoboda" eliminated five Russians in the Pokrovsk direction. In the Pokrovsk direction, soldiers of 3rd Rapid Response Battalion "Svoboda" eliminated five more occupiers. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian fighters of the 3rd Rapid Response Battalion "Svoboda" delivered another devastating strike on enemy forces, killing five Russian soldiers. 2 599 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia have occupied Pavlivka in Zaporizhzhia region Russians have occupied Pavlivka in Zaporizhzhia region. Advances in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 7 035 16 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Attack on a warehouse of shaheds in Donetsk. Exclusive footage SOF drone attack on "shahed" warehouse in occupied Donetsk: over 90% of UAVs reached their target. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed how they had attacked a warehouse of "shaheds" in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. 8 734 15 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

Pokrovsk Enemy has intensified its assault operations in Pokrovsk direction, - AAF. VIDEO On the front line, in the area of responsibility of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces, Russian assault operations have intensified. Ukrainian troops repelled the attacks and destroyed enemy armoured vehicles. 3 186 6 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Operational situation in Donetsk region: there are wounded and destruction Enemy shelled Donetsk region 25 times: 10 people wounded and 36 civilian objects damaged. PHOTO Over the past day, the occupiers have launched a series of strikes on Donetsk Oblast. 461 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shahed storage base hit in occupied Donetsk Shahed storage base hit in occupied Donetsk - Madyar. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers attacked a base for storing, assembling, and launching "Shahed" in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. 10 062 35 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Explosions in Donetsk

Explosions were heard in Donetsk on 5 November Explosions rock occupied Donetsk: ammunition depot reportedly on fire. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the evening of 5 November, loud explosions were heard in temporarily occupied Donetsk. Preliminary reports indicate an ammunition depot is on fire following a strike. 6 106 13 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

Footage of GUR fighters clearing enemy positions in the Lyman direction DIU special unit "Artan" conducted clearance operation against occupiers in Lyman direction. VIDEO A video shared online shows the DIU special forces unit "Artan" storming and clearing enemy positions in the Lyman direction. 4 225 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces captured occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Zelenskyy’s address We continue to eliminate occupiers in Pokrovsk – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1,351st day of the war with Russia. 3 667 38 Previously in trend: Situation at front Zelenskyy’s address

Soldiers of the "Skelia" regiment returned the Ukrainian flag to the city council building in Pokrovsk Assault troops of 425th "Skelia" Regiment plant Ukrainian flag over Pokrovsk City Council. VIDEO Fighters of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia returned the Ukrainian flag to the city council building in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 10 254 53 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

SIGNUM battalion fighters destroyed enemy equipment and eliminated occupiers in the Lyman direction SIGNUM night operation: drones destroyed 6 enemy vehicles and 4 invaders. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade conducted a night operation to destroy enemy equipment and occupiers in the Lyman direction. 1 607 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

Ukrainian drone operators from the 12th Brigade eliminated an occupier in the Toretsk direction Drone from 12th Azov Brigade eliminated occupier: he tried to fight back and lost his limbs. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators from the 6th Special Purpose Battalion of the 12th Azov Brigade struck an occupier who tried to fend off the drone in the Toretsk direction. 6 548 13 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Toretsk sector

Drone operators of the 157th Brigade eliminated four occupiers with strike drones Ukrainian drone operators from 157th Brigade eliminated four occupiers in Kramatorsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers from the 157th Separate Mechanised Brigade shared footage of the elimination of enemy forces in the area of the village of Pleshchiivka in the Donetsk region. 1 848 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Russian forces hit coal enterprises in Donetsk region Ruscists hit coal enterprises in Donetsk region with KABs: they are no longer operational Russian forces have shelled coal industry enterprises in the Donetsk region. 892 1 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

defense of Pokrovsk General Staff on defense of Pokrovsk: Measures are continuing to block enemy, who is trying to gain foothold in city; there is no encirclement Ukrainian defense forces continue to hold the defense of the Pokrovsk-Myrnorad agglomeration. 5 259 16 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Occupiers flee down a street in Rodynske Two occupiers run towards their deaths: paratroopers of 95th Brigade clear Rodynske of remnants of Russian SRG. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, Ukrainian paratroopers from the 95th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade cleared Rodynske of Russian sabotage and assault groups. 8 675 5 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction

In Donetsk region, the SBU detained another FSB agent SSU detained another FSB agent who adjusted Russian strikes on Kramatorsk. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another Russian agent in the Donetsk region. On behalf of the FSB, he adjusted Russian air and artillery strikes on Kramatorsk. 1 819 8 Previously in trend: High treason

Bolohivka map Defence forces repelled enemy near Shakhove. Occupiers advanced in three regions - DeepState. MAP Defence forces repelled the enemy near Shakhove in the Donetsk region. The occupiers also made territorial gains. 15 289 1 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Drone attacks occupiers in the back of an all-terrain vehicle In Pokrovsk direction, kamikaze drone struck Russian Desertcross all-terrain vehicle with infantry. VIDEO On the Pokrovsk front, a UAV operator from the SSU's "A" Special Operations Center delivered a precision strike with a kamikaze drone on enemy equipment. 7 069 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Kramatorsk strike on rescuers Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk: rescue unit hit, two women wounded. PHOTOS On the morning of 5 November at 09:10 a.m., Russian troops launched three strikes on Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. 949 0