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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Situation on the front line - DeepState maps Occupiers have advanced in Polohy and Kramatorsk districts - DeepState. MAPS The enemy advanced near Verbove and Novoivanivka (Zaporizhzhia), as well as near Bila Hora and Shandryholove (Donetsk region). 8 203 8 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Putin lied to Trump, claiming he would seize eastern Ukraine in two months. Ukraine’s Armed Forces are dismantling these narratives – Zelenskyy Russian dictator Vladimir Putin lied to U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming that the Russian army would occupy Ukraine’s Pokrovsk in Donetsk within a month and, two months later, virtually the entire east of the country. 3 571 33 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

31-year-old Tuvan surrendered to Ukrainian border guards Tuva-born occupier surrenders to Ukrainian border guards in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, servicemen of the rapid response commandant’s office of the Chernihiv Border Detachment captured a 31-year-old Russian citizen from the Republic of Tuva, with the call sign "Taiga." 4 657 30 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Drone catches up with Russian Occupier throws down his weapon and tries in vain to escape from kamikaze drone. VIDEO The operator of a Ukrainian drone from the "SIGNUM" battalion eliminated the occupier, who threw away his assault rifle on the move and tried to flee to avoid a drone attack. 4 431 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Signum battalion fighters destroyed the occupiers’ equipment Fighters from Signum battalion destroyed occupiers and armoured transporter-tractor. VIDEO Soldiers of the Signum battalion, together with adjacent units, stopped a night attack by the occupiers and destroyed an enemy armoured transporter-tractor. The operation was conducted in the Siverskyi sector. 1 494 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukrainian fighters destroyed the occupiers within the boundaries of Yampil in Donetsk Oblast They did not saved in basement: occupiers eliminated in Yampil, Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Company of the 3rd Battalion of the 81st Airmobile Brigade eliminated two occupiers who were trying to advance into the village of Yampil in Donetsk region. 2 922 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

map Defence Forces cleared Nove Shakhove and repelled enemy near Nykanorivka and Zolotyi Kolodiaz. Occupiers advanced in Zaporizhzhia region, - DeepState. MAPS Ukrainian defence forces have cleared Nove Shakhove and pushed back the enemy near Nykanorivka and Zolotyi Kolodiaz in Donetsk region. The enemy is advancing in Zaporizhzhia region. 7 906 1 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Syrsky travelled to the Dobropillia direction Defense Forces cut enemy "Dobropillia salient". Control over another 2.2 km² of territory has been regained – Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi made another visit to the Dobropillia direction, where Ukraine’s counteroffensive operation is ongoing. 10 774 19 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction

1 person killed, 6 wounded, 32 houses damaged in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one person killed, 6 wounded, occupiers damaged 32 houses. PHOTOS Yesterday, the occupation forces intensively shelled 3 districts of Donetsk region. 487 0

The SSU detained agents of Russian military intelligence SSU detained two more agents of Russian GRU who helped enemy shell Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. PHOTOS The SSU CI detained two more Russian military intelligence agents who were adjusting the occupiers' combined attacks in the Donetsk region. 2 035 6 Previously in trend: High treason

Ukrainians in the TOT celebrate Defenders of Ukraine Day Patriots unfurled Ukrainian flag near "Donbas Arena" in honour of Defenders’ Day. PHOTOS The Ukrainian flag was unfurled in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. Patriots held a bold action near the "Donbas Arena" stadium. 7 444 21

Fighters of the 12th Azov Brigade destroy enemy drones Azov destroys enemy drones with "FPV shotgun". VIDEO Fighters of the anti-aircraft missile and artillery battalion of the 12th Azov Brigade are taking down enemy drones with an "FPV shotgun" in the Toretsk sector. 5 339 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Battle near Spirne Rubizh brigade infantrywoman Vyrva on battle near Spirne: "They told me to surrender, I replied: ’Let me die here’". VIDEO On March 2, a Russian assault group attacked a position near Spirne, defended by fighter Vyrva, soldier Shustryi and Colombian fighter Pino of the 4th Rapid Response Brigade "Rubizh" of Ukraine’s National Guard. 6 923 14 Previously in trend: Fight for Bakhmut

Drone hits Russian all-terrain vehicle Drone hits enemy light all-terrain vehicle near Pokrovsk. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the moment a Ukrainian drone hit an enemy light all-terrain vehicle near Pokrovsk. 4 990 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

map Enemy has occupied Poltavka in Donetsk Oblast and advanced in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Serebrianskyi Forestry, - DeepState. MAPS Russian invaders occupied and advanced near Poltavka in Donetsk region. The enemy is also advancing in Zaporizhzhia region and in Serebriankyi forestry. 8 033 20 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Zelenskyy Since start of Dobropillia counteroffensive, Ukrainian forces have liberated over 174 sq km – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Since the start of the Dobropillia counter-offensive, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have managed to liberate more than 174 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory. 1 626 10 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

Spartan drone operators eliminated occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Spartan fighters eliminated 10 occupiers who were hiding in field, forest and destroyed building. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Spartan" 3rd Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan, eliminated at least a dozen occupiers in the Pokrovsk sector. 2 476 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

A Ukrainian drone from the 107th Territorial Defence Brigade recorded the bodies of the occupiers. Ukrainian drone filmed 19 eliminated occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Drone operators of the strike UAV company "Favorit" of the 107th Territorial Defence Forces Brigade "counted" the number of eliminated occupiers during one of their sorties. 4 279 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Shahed Number of Shaheds shot down over Pokrovsk up 50% In September, the number of Russian Shahed kamikaze drones shot down over the Pokrovsk agglomeration increased by 50%. In August, 10 Shaheds were destroyed, while since the beginning of September, 16 have already been taken out. 1 566 3 Previously in trend: Interceptor drones

Police officer killed on the front line Police officer Ivan Fesenko was killed while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO Ivan Fesenko, a soldier of a rifle battalion from Donetsk region, was killed on the frontline. 2 305 10 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

The enemy is attacking the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine more intensively than in the summer Defence forces: Russians have transferred unit of war criminals to Kramatorsk direction In the Kramatorsk direction, in the area of responsibility of the 93rd separate mechanised brigade "Kholodnyi Yar", the situation is stable. The enemy is attacking more intensively than in the summer, as the Russians are rushing to reach certain lines by specific dates. 2 756 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

destroyed enemy equipment Fifty destroyed Russian armoured vehicles and military vehicles stand on side of road near Pokrovsk. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the destruction of Russian military equipment near Pokrovsk. 6 439 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Donetsk region under Russian attack: 10 people wounded Day in Donetsk region: Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka under Russian attack, 10 people wounded. PHOTOS Yesterday, the occupation forces intensively shelled 3 districts of Donetsk region. 650 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Situation in the Donetsk region

Novoivanivka map Russian troops advanced in Zvirove, Verbove, near Novoivanivka and Berezove, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions. 4 288 11 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Syrskyi and commanders in the Dobropillia direction Defence forces liberated 175 square kilometres in Dobropillia direction, with some enemy units surrounded, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited units operating on the main fronts, in particular in the Dobropillia direction. 6 409 43 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

Yampil Settlement of Yampil under control of Defence Forces, - OC "East" The settlement of Yampil in Donetsk Oblast is under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. All enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups attempting to infiltrate the area are detected in a timely manner and neutralized by Ukrainian defenders. 2 418 4 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Novoivanivka map Russian troops advanced near Novoivanivka, Kalynivske, and Udachne - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk regions. 5 886 26 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Occupiers’ equipment destroyed in the Mirnograd area In Donetsk region, Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed column of Russian equipment - more than 20 vehicles were destroyed. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, near Myrnohrad, Ukrainian forces struck a powerful blow at the occupiers' equipment. 11 460 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Zarichne in the Donetsk region Russian troops do not control Zarichne in Donetsk region - 63rd SMB Although the Russians are physically in Zarichne, Donetsk region, in the Lyman direction, they do not control it. 1 949 6

Donetsk region shelling Day in Donetsk region: Sloviansk, Druzhkivka, and Kostiantynivka under attack, one person killed, nine wounded. PHOTOS Yesterday, on 26 September 2025, Russian troops intensively shelled 3 districts of the Donetsk region, a person was killed, and civilians were wounded. 920 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Soldiers of the 63rd Mechanised Brigade destroyed 10 occupiers in camouflage cloaks near Lyman in Donetsk Oblast. Soldiers of 63rd SMB destroyed dozen occupiers in camouflage cloaks near Lyman in Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade "Steel Lions" struck at the occupiers near the town of Lyman in the Donetsk region. 7 010 15 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

SOF SOF fighters take control of tree line in Donetsk region. VIDEO SOF special operations soldiers were tasked to locate, enter, destroy, consolidate, and hand over recently seized enemy positions in a tree line in Donetsk region. 2 855 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian soldier eliminated in Chasiv Yar Bodies of three dozen occupiers eliminated by National Guard soldiers of "Donbas" battalion in Chasiv Yar. VIDEO 18+ National Guardsmen from the "Donbas" battalion killed several assault groups totalling about 30 occupiers in Chasiv Yar. 11 637 20 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

A dump of Russian military equipment Dump of destroyed Russian military equipment on side of road in Donetsk region. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the occupier filming destroyed Russian military equipment on the side of the road in Donetsk region. 10 237 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

The enemy has advanced in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions Enemy has advanced in three settlements in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have advanced near Novoivanivka, Olhivske, Berezove in Zaporizhzhia region and Shandryholove in Donetsk region. 2 911 9 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

A high-rise building was destroyed, shops, houses and a pharmacy were damaged. Day in Donetsk region: high-rise building destroyed, shops, houses and pharmacy damaged. PHOTO Yesterday, Russian troops shelled three districts of the Donetsk region. There were no reports of casualties during the day. 731 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Manukyan has returned to Ukraine "Authoritative businessman" Manukyan returns to Ukraine. PHOTO In mid-September 2025, 42-year-old businessman Volodymyr Manukyan, a native of Yenakiieve known for his close ties to criminal circles, arrived in Ukraine after a long absence. 7 796 66

Anti-drone nets over roads Government working to protect main roads in frontline areas with anti-drone nets – Svyrydenko. VIDEO The government is working on key tasks to support frontline areas, including protecting main roads with anti-drone nets. 983 4 Previously in trend: Anti-drone protection

General Staff Enemy avoids frontal attacks and tries to maneuver in Siversk direction - 11th Army Corps Russian troops are using tactics of detours and infiltrations in the direction of Siversk, avoiding direct confrontation. The latest massive attack using armored vehicles was aimed at gaining a foothold on the outskirts of the city and creating a bridgehead for further actions. 449 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Sіversk direction

A day in Donetsk region: 5 people killed in enemy strikes Day in Donetsk region: 5 people killed and 17 wounded in enemy strikes, houses and administrative buildings damaged. PHOTOS Yesterday, Russian troops fired on two districts of the Donetsk region. 547 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Drone operators from the 55th Brigade "Zaporizhzhia Sich" destroyed two enemy drones. Ukrainian drones destroyed Russian drones worth at least $230,000. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian drones have successfully targeted enemy UAVs. 2 964 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

war Lubinets informs UN and ICRC of Russian shooting of family in Donetsk region and child abduction Ukraine’s Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, informed the UN and the ICRC that in Donetsk region Russian forces shot a family and used a child as a human shield. 3 820 3 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

The occupiers killed two men aged 42 and 69 Occupiers dropped three aerial bombs on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region: two people killed and eight wounded. PHOTO This morning, the occupiers dropped three aerial bombs on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. 853 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Marchenko Maksym Officers from Pokrovsk direction complained about organisation of defence. Head of "Pokrovsk" TG, Marchenko, demanded that people be brought to lost positions, - media The highest-ranking officers of the unit operating in the Pokrovsk direction complain about the organisation of defence on one of the sections of the front. 16 563 43 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

Russians shot a family of civilians and took a child hostage Russian forces killed civilians and kidnapped child during an assault in Donetsk region - 3rd Army Corps. VIDEO Russian occupants in Donetsk region shot civilians and captured a minor girl. 17 602 65 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Three people were killed in Donetsk Oblast as a result of Russian strikes. Day in Donetsk region: 3 people killed and 8 wounded in Russian strikes, houses and cars damaged. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops shelled three districts of the Donetsk region. 504 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

A police officer was killed on the front line Yevhen Kramarenko, police officer from Cherkasy, died while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO A police officer from Cherkasy region, Yevhen Kramarenko, was killed while performing a combat mission. 3 050 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Elimination of occupiers in Donetsk Oblast in Novotoretske Two Skelia assault troops eliminate eight Russian occupiers in Novotoretske, Donetsk region. VIDEO In Novotoretske, Donetsk region, two soldiers from the 425th separate assault regiment "Skelia" killed an enemy assault group of eight Russian soldiers. 7 174 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces