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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Porkovsk No blockade of Defense Forces in Pokrovsk – "East" Group of Forces There is no "blockade" of the Defense Forces in Pokrovsk. Claims made by Russian propaganda are false and do not correspond to reality. 4 944 26 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

What is happening in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad? Ruscists are not establishing foothold in Pokrovsk, but are only moving around periodically, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops Ukrainian defenders continue to destroy Russian occupiers who managed to infiltrate and accumulate in Pokrovsk. 2 568 12 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Syrskyi reported on the situation in the Pokrovsk direction Situation is difficult, but there is no blockade of Defence Forces in Pokrovsk and Kupiansk, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with commanders who are holding back the occupiers in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration. 4 122 51 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction

Shelling of Sloviansk on 30 October. Three people were killed Ruscists struck Sloviansk with MLRS. Three people killed. VIDEO+PHOTO Russian occupiers attacked Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast with MLRS, resulting in deaths. 3 237 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Shelling of Donetsk region: 20 attacks, hundreds evacuated, including children Day in Donetsk region: two people killed and seven wounded. PHOTOS On 29 October, Russians shelled Donetsk region 20 times, targeting 10 settlements. 274 people were evacuated, including 24 children. 23 civilian objects were destroyed. 593 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Pokrovsk direction. Where is the Russian Federation advancing? Russia has advanced near Pokrovsk and in Zaporizhzhia region. Enemy was repelled near Nove Shakhove, - DeepState. MAP Ukrainian defenders have repelled Russian invaders in the Pokrovsk direction. At the same time, the occupiers are advancing. 8 281 16 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Situation is most difficult now in Pokrovsk direction, occupiers trying to gain foothold by all means. VIDEO The situation on the front line is currently most difficult in the Pokrovsk direction. As in previous weeks, this direction has seen a large concentration of Russian forces and the most intense fighting. 2 125 27 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Drone operators from the 53rd SIGNUM Brigade destroyed a dugout along with the occupiers inside it near Lyman. "Cleared dugout of occupiers": SIGNUM drones destroyed enemy shelters and 4 invaders. VIDEO Soldiers of the 53rd Mechanised Brigade "SIGNUM" destroyed an enemy dugout in the Lyman direction. 3 195 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Kostiantynivka 5,200 people remain in Kostiantynivka, enemy control all access routes – Regional Military Administration In the city of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, 5,200 civilians remain. 1 963 10 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Kostiantynivka

The situation in Pokrovsk. Evacuation is nearly impossible. Evacuation from Pokrovsk is almost impossible, with more than 1,200 people remaining there, - RMA There are currently 1,256 people in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 1 770 6 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Pokrovsk Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian BTR at the entrance to Myrnohrad is being destroyed by Ukrainian drones Marines’ drones from 38th Brigade destroyed occupiers in armoured vehicles as they attempted to break through to Myrnohrad. VIDEO Drone operators from the 38th Separate Marine Infantry Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi dealt a devastating blow to enemy armoured vehicles that were attempting to break through to residential areas in the eastern part of Myrnohrad. 4 759 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

The Russians hung the Russian flag at the entrance to Pokrovsk. It was destroyed. Ruscists had installed tricolour flag on stella at entrance of Pokrovsk: AFU destroyed it. VIDEO The occupiers hung a tricolour flag on the "Pokrovsk" Stella at entrance of the city. 6 454 24 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Battles for Pokrovsk Russia has deployed 11,000 troops and wants to surround Pokrovsk agglomeration, - 7th Airborne Assault Troops The enemy deployed about 11,000 personnel to implement the plan to encircle the Pokrovsk agglomeration. Enemy groups that managed to infiltrate the city aim to advance northwest and north of Pokrovsk. 2 960 38 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Fighting for Myrnohrad There is no enemy in Myrnohrad, spokesman misspoke, referring to Pokrovsk, - "East" grouping of troops Currently, Russian troops are not in Myrnohrad in Donetsk region. The situation on the outskirts of the city is under control. 5 702 39 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Situation in Pokrovsk: occupiers are advancing Russians have advanced in Pokrovsk, near Krasnyi Lyman and Pryvillia, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers have advanced in the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions. 10 007 27 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Battles for Pokrovsk Enemy is infiltrating deep into Pokrovsk and has disrupted logistics in direction of Myrnohrad, - DeepState The enemy is continuing to infiltrate Pokrovsk, gradually taking it over with their numbers. 11 992 31 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction "Threat of encirclement of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk direction

Russians break through to the outskirts of Mirnograd Ruscists break through on Myrnohrad outskirts, street fighting underway – "East" grouping of troops Russian forces have breached Ukrainian defenses on the outskirts of the city of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region, with intense street fighting now underway. 16 839 55 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

In Kostiantynivka, a soldier shot down a Russian FPV drone that was targeting a film crew Press officer of 24th Brigade saves foreign journalist from drone attack in Kostiantynivka. VIDEO A press officer of the 24th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after King Danylo managed to shoot down a Russian FPV drone that tried to attack foreign journalists in Kostiantynivka. 7 191 14 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

Drone operators from the 63rd separate assault brigade eliminated 16 occupiers in the Lyman direction Bull’s-eye hit: drone hits Russian soldier between buttocks. VIDEO Soldiers of the Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Third Army Corps eliminated the occupiers in the Lyman direction. 5 437 10 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone operators destroyed an occupier and equipment in the Lyman direction UAZ "Hunter", "Loaf" and occupier in blue boots: SIGNUM drones eliminated enemy near Lyman. VIDEO The pilots of the SIGNUM battalion are destroying the equipment and personnel of the occupiers in the Lyman direction. 3 402 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone attacks Russian armoured vehicles Enemy BTR-82A and six soldiers taken out: 33rd SMB repels assault near Volodymyrivka. VIDEO Ukrainian troops have stopped a Russian attempt to break through near Volodymyrivka in Donetsk region. 3 093 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Battles in Pokrovsk Russian troops continue to infiltrate Pokrovsk and want to gain foothold on logistics routes, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops Russian occupiers are currently continuing their infiltration into Pokrovsk, attempting to reach logistics routes from the north of the Pokrovsk agglomeration. 2 379 4

traitor from Druzhkivka Resident of Druzhkivka was waiting for arrival of Russian Federation and spying in homes of Ukrainian soldiers. She was detained, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service detained another Russian agent in Donetsk region. She turned out to be a 54-year-old resident of frontline Druzhkivka, recruited by the occupiers, who was waiting for the city to be captured. 6 180 6 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

The Russians were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction. The occupiers are advancing in other directions Ruscists were repelled in Pokrovsk direction. Russian Federation is advancing in two areas, - DeepState The Ukrainian defence forces have driven back the Russian invaders in the Pokrovsk direction. At the same time, the enemy is advancing in the Kupiansk district. 9 304 36

captivity Zelenskyy: Since beginning of year, AFU have captured more than 2,000 Russians in Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions Russian troops are suffering significant losses in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia areas, and Ukrainian defenders have captured more than 2,000 occupiers since the beginning of the year. 1 269 5 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction captured occupiers Situation in Dobropillia direction

Donetsk region after shelling Day in Donetsk region: three districts under attack, one person killed in Kostiantynivka. PHOTOS Yesterday, 27 October 2025, Russian troops intensively shelled the territory of Donetsk region. 451 0

Pokrovsk Fighting on front line is under control: Ukrainian soldiers are eliminating Russian units near Pokrovsk and Kupiansk, - Zelenskyy Ukrainian forces are successfully repelling enemy attacks on several frontlines, destroying Russian units and controlling the situation near Pokrovsk and Kupiansk. 4 096 15 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

DIU attack in Donbas DIU’s "Prymary" destroyed two radar stations and S-300V launcher belonging to occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Over the past two weeks, the DIU's special unit "Prymary" has been systematically destroying Russian air defence assets in Donbas. 2 834 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Massive mechanised attack by occupiers near Dobropillia repelled: enemy lost 15 pieces of equipment. VIDEO On 27 October, the enemy attempted another mechanised attack in the area of Dobropillia (Ocheretyne direction), trying to capture Shakhove and Volodymyrivka. The enemy threw 29 armoured vehicles into the attack, making this one of the largest offensives in recent times. A notable feature of the... 8 274 13 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk Russia has intensified its offensive in east, situation around Pokrovsk has significantly deteriorated, - FT Russia has intensified its offensive in eastern Ukraine amid the failure of peace efforts under the auspices of the United States, and some Russian troops have entered the stronghold of Pokrovsk. 3 553 10 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Soldiers of the Skelia regiment killed nine enemy assault troopers in Pokrovsk Skelia Regiment drone operators eliminate nine enemy assault troops in Donetsk region. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" are eliminating the occupiers in the area of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 2 140 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone operators hit two enemy vehicles with a cannon and ammunition Ukrainian drone operators destroyed two trucks with gun and ammunition inside. VIDEO Fighters of the Ivan Franko Group struck enemy equipment near Yelyzavetivka in the Dobropillia sector. 2 397 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Zelensky’s address Pokrovsk remains main enemy target, fighting continues inside city – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1342nd day of the war with Russia. 2 777 19 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s address

SIGNUM pilots destroyed six enemy vehicles in the Lyman direction SIGNUM battalion destroyed occupiers’ logistics in Lyman sector: six enemy vehicles were hit. VIDEO Pilots of the SIGNUM battalion continue destroying enemy logistics in the Lyman sector. 2 364 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Drone operators from the Phoenix unit repelled an assault by the occupiers in Donetsk Oblast Border guards repel enemy assault in Donetsk region: 14 vehicles and 50 Russian troops taken out. VIDEO The Phoenix Border Guard unit repelled the occupiers` assault and destroyed their equipment in the Donetsk region. 3 378 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Repelling assault

Ukrainian drones over the battlefield Ukrainian drones control battlefield in one of frontline areas near Pokrovsk. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing Ukrainian drones flying over a small area of the battlefield near Pokrovsk. 5 919 25 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Shelling of Rodynske Rodynske is under control of Defence Forces. Information about "capture" of city is fake, says 14th NGU Brigade. VIDEO Rodynske, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region, is under the control of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 1 851 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

vacancies,office,work Only 30% of population have jobs in TOT of Donetsk and Luhansk regions - National Resistance Center According to the DIU, more than three thousand enterprises have completely ceased operations in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 685 4 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

SRG fighter shoots occupier Fighter from AFU’s sabotage and reconnaissance group shoots occupier walking along road at point-blank range. VIDEO In Donetsk region, a fighter of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's sabotage and reconnaissance group eliminated an occupier who was walking on the road. 12 667 26 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The man directed Russian Lancets at Kostiantynivka. He was detained He directed "Lancets" at Kostiantynivka: SSU detained Russian agent who fled to Lviv region. PHOTO A Russian informant who was adjusting "Lancet" drone strikes on residential areas in Kostiantynivka has been detained in the Donetsk region. 3 111 7 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Pokrovsk Fighting continues in Pokrovsk with groups of Russians who have infiltrated and gathered in various parts of city, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops Ukrainian paratroopers are engaged in urban combat in Pokrovsk. The enemy is trying to break through the defences, but suffers losses: about 40 occupiers and several pieces of equipment were eliminated. 6 719 13 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: 2 dead and 3 wounded, civilian infrastructure under attack. PHOTOS During the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 458 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Soldiers capture occupiers near the village of Vilne in Donetsk Oblast Three Ukrainian soldiers captured seven Russian occupiers near village of Vilne in Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO During the clearing of dachas near the village of Vilne, Donetsk region, three Ukrainian stormtroopers from the 25th separate assault battalion "Lynx" captured seven Russian soldiers at once. 7 991 23 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

pokrovsk Russians have concentrated their main strike force against Pokrovsk, fierce fighting continues in city, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Russian troops have concentrated their main strike group against the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 7 212 33 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Drone operators eliminated occupying forces in Donetsk region, in Chasiv Yar Ukrainian drone operators eliminated six occupiers: invaders are burning near Chasiv Yar. VIDEO Soldiers of the TALION unmanned systems battalion of the 101st Separate Security Brigade of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shared footage of the elimination of enemy manpower in Chasiv Yar. 4 563 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone operators from the 42nd Brigade eliminated eight occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Drone hit tore occupier’s face to pieces: combat work of 42nd Mechanised Brigade. VIDEO Drone operators of the 42nd Separate Mechanised Brigade are eliminating the occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 5 910 18 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russia is returning elite units to the Zaporizhzhia direction Russia is returning marines and Crimean units to Zaporizhzhia direction - Andriushchenko. VIDEO The redeployment of marines and Crimean units (marked with two triangles) back to the Zaporizhzhia direction is being recorded. 3 952 28

Pokrovsk Two hundred Russian troops have infiltrated Pokrovsk, and small arms fire is ongoing. Kucheriv Yar and Sukhetske are under our control - General Staff The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration and on the Ocheretyne section of the Pokrovsk direction remains difficult. 9 548 59 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction "Threat of encirclement of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk direction