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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Margus Tsahkna Tsahkna on Russia’s strike on Yarova: "Striking at civilians waiting for pensions is shocking manifestation of Putin’s inhumanity" Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna was outraged by the Russian strike on the village of Yarova in the Donetsk region during the distribution of pensions, which led to the death of more than 20 civilians. 2 117 41 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

fuel shortage Resident of occupied Donetsk surprised by queue at petrol station: "Wow, so many cars at petrol station, f#ck! Why is that? Some kind of artificial hype". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a queue at one of the petrol stations in occupied Donetsk. 7 176 22 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

Yarova shelling National Police on Russian strike on Yarova: victims include local pensioners and Ukrposhta crew, 8 km from line of contact. PHOTO Today, on 9 September, Russia dropped a bomb on people receiving their pensions in Yarova, Donetsk region. At least 21 people were killed. 3 752 13 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

strike on Yarova Sybiha on Russian strike on Yarova: We call on world to act immediately. PHOTOS The world and Ukraine's partners must respond to the brutal attack by Russian troops on Yarova in Donetsk region at the time of pension payment. 2 887 11 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

Yarova shelling Smilianskyi on attack on Yarova at time of pension payments: Coordinates may have been leaked. Agreement reached to change payment procedure in frontline zone Today, 9 September 2025, the state -murderer, the RF, brutally dropped a KAB on people receiving pensions in Yarova, Donetsk Oblast, killing more than 20 people. 3 925 40 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

Russian prisoners from the Dobropillia direction Ukrainian defenders captured 17 Russian invaders in Dobropillia, Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Russian invaders were captured in the area of responsibility of the 1st "Azov" National Guard Corps. The enemy command sent the invaders on the offensive to the hottest spot in Donetsk region - Dobropillia. 12 221 21 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Kramatorsk, Novodonetsk, and Kostiantynivka under attack. Six people killed, ten wounded. PHOTOS Yesterday, 8 September 2025, Russian troops intensively shelled the territory of Donetsk region. 1 067 0

Donetsk, Makiivka and Yenakiieve were massively attacked by drones and missiles on 8 September. Mass drone-and-missile strike on occupied Donetsk, Makiivka, Yenakiieve, suspected hit on Russian HQ. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the evening of September 8, the temporarily occupied cities of Donetsk, Makiivka and Yenakiieve came under attack from drones and cruise missiles. 10 544 30 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Explosions in Donetsk

Pokrovsk Ruscists increase pressure on Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration, enemy have concentrated about 100,000 troops in this sector – Dnipro OSGT Russian invaders are intensifying pressure on the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration. In this sector of the frontline, the occupiers have concentrated around 100,000 troops. 2 655 5 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian military detected and eliminated Russian troop positions along with manpower Occupiers flee into thickets — ’Steel Lions’ strike drones chase them down and eliminate them. VIDEO Russian soldiers tried to conceal themselves in dense thickets near Toretsk and Zarichne but were detected and eliminated by strike drones of the 63rd Mechanized Brigade "Steel Lions." 3 097 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Sloviansk Russia seeks to establish fire control over Sloviansk’s northern outskirts – Dnipro OSGT Russian occupying troops are continuing attempts to establish fire control over the northern outskirts of the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk region and the access routes leading to it. 1 727 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Russia strikes Kramatorsk with guided bombs, two civilians injured Russia hits Kramatorsk with KABs: two injured Russian occupiers carried out an airstrike on Kramatorsk with guided bombs (KABs) on Monday morning. 704 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Drones of the 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of AFU kill occupiers in Donetsk Oblast About 10 occupiers hiding in trenches and tree line eliminated by drones of 82nd SAAB. VIDEO Operators of strike drones from the 82nd Separate Air Assault  Bukovyna Brigade (SAAB) of Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminated around ten Russian soldiers on the Donetsk front. 7 204 2

Deputy-occupier from Donetsk Skorokhodov Representative of occupiers in Donetsk called for punishment of people who ask for water: "Apply the most severe measures. These are calls for rebellion and destabilisation in favour of Ukraine and London". VIDEO A representative of the occupation authorities in Donetsk has called on the 'law enforcement' agencies to deal with the city's residents who are demanding water supplies. 9 149 81 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Consequences of enemy strikes in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: 4 dead and 10 wounded, enemy shelled region 25 times. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked the settlements of Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 609 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Novodonetske after the shelling Ruscists struck house in Novodonetske with drone: 2 people killed, there are wounded. PHOTO On the night of 8 September 2025, the occupation forces attacked the village of Novodonetske, Kramatorsk district, Donetsk region, with a "Geran-2" Shahed-type strike UAV. 709 0 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Donetsk region

Zarichne has been liberated Soldiers of the 425th Assault Regiment "Skelia" have taken full control of village of Zarichne in Donetsk Oblast, - General Staff. VIDEO The soldiers of the 425th separate assault regiment "Skelia" have completely taken control of the village of Zarichne in Donetsk region. 6 593 11 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

Defence forces repelled positions in the Pokrovsk direction Defence forces cleared Volodymyrivka and repelled enemy near three settlements in Donetsk Oblast, - DeepState. MAP Defence forces drove back the enemy near Razine, Zolotyi Kolodiaz and Novotoretske. 8 295 13 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

FPV drones attacked Mykolaiv region Ruscists hit minibus with fpv drone in Sloviansk: one person killed, 5 injured On the morning of September 7, 2025, at around 7:20 a.m., Russian troops launched an attack on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region. 1 052 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Ternove map Russian troops have advanced in Zvirove in Donetsk region and near Ternove, Sichneve, Sosnivka and Vorone in Dnipropetrovsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing near Zvirove, Donetsk region, and in the Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk region. 23 720 20 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

shelling of Kramatorsk Kramatorsk community was shelled four times by enemy in 24 hours: residential buildings were damaged. PHOTO In the Donetsk region, the Kramatorsk community was subjected to the fourth enemy shelling in a day, on 6 September. 820 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

AAF: Russians are preparing for a decisive breakthrough in Donetsk region Ruscists deployed forces near Pokrovsk for "decisive breakthrough" in Donetsk region - AAF Russian troops are preparing for a so-called "decisive breakthrough" in the Donetsk region. The occupiers' key objective remains unchanged: to capture the Pokrovsk–Kramatorsk–Slovyansk agglomeration. 5 677 42 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Fighting in the Dobropillia area Assault troops of 1st Separate Assault Regiment stop Russian forces near Dobropillia. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, the enemy made a breakthrough in the area of Dobropillia, trying to reach important logistical routes. The Ukrainian military decided to stop the offensive and began clearing the settlements of Nikanorivka, Dorozhne, Rubizhne, Shakhove and Nove Shakhove. 5 179 9 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Kramatorsk after the shelling Russian troops shell Kramatorsk: man wounded, damage reported. PHOTO Today, 6 September 2025, the Kramatorsk community is under Russian shelling. 1 168 0

Shelling of the Donetsk region Consequences of enemy strikes in Donetsk region: four dead and one wounded, 47 civilian objects damaged. PHOTOS On 5 September, 2,091 hostile attacks were registered along the frontline and in the residential sector. 18 settlements in Donetsk region came under Russian fire, resulting in deaths and injuries. 956 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

enemy shelling Occupiers have begun actively shelling Sloviansk-Izium highway with FPV drones, - DeepState. PHOTO In recent days, high activity of Russian drone crews has been recorded along the Sloviansk-Izium road. The enemy hit about 10 vehicles there per day. 5 710 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: five dead and two wounded, enemy attacked region 40 times. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked the settlements of Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 630 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

DeepState Russian forces gain ground in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions – DeepState. MAPS Russian forces have gained ground in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. 12 763 46 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Kostiantynivka 4.09.2025 Russians drop 6 aerial bombs on hospital in Kostiantynivka and on Illinivka: two killed On Thursday, September 4, Russian occupation forces dropped three aerial bombs on the hospital in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, and another three on Illinivka, killing two people. 1 136 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region on 3 September Day in Donetsk Oblast: Russians killed 11 people and wounded 16, two districts of region were under fire. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked settlements in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 727 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy on territorial concessions: Ukraine will not make gifts to Russia President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine will not give away its territories to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. 6 212 61 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions

Shelling of Kostiantynivka on 3 September Nine killed and seven wounded in enemy strikes on Kostiantynivka. PHOTO On September 3, Russian forces attacked Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region with artillery and FPV drones, leaving dead and wounded. 1 547 3 Previously in trend: Strikes on Kostiantynivka

DeepState: Defense Forces push back Russian troops near Tovste Defense Forces push back enemy near Tovste in Donetsk region – DeepState Ukrainian defenders have managed to push back Russian forces near Tovste (Tolstoy) in the Donetsk region. 1 654 1 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

deepstate Enemy has advanced in Dnipropetrovsk region, - DeepState. MAP The Defence Forces drove the enemy back near Tovste, but the enemy advanced in Perebudova, near Maliivka and Sichneve. 13 648 47 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

The son of the suspect in the murder of Parubiy served in the 93rd Mechanised Brigade and died near Bakhmut. Son of suspect in murder of Parubii served in 93rd Mechanised Brigade and died near Bakhmut, - media. PHOTO The son of the suspect in the murder of former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Andrii Parubii fought in the 93rd separate mechanised brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" and died at the front in May 23. He is considered missing. 17 528 127 Previously in trend: Murder of Andrii Parubii

Udachne is liberated Defence forces cleared Udachne in Donetsk Oblast and raised Ukrainian flag in village. VIDEO Defence forces have cleared the village of Udachne in Donetsk region from the enemy. 2 887 9 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

Consequences of shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka and Lyman under attack, one person killed, others wounded. PHOTOS One person was killed and seven others were injured as a result of Russian shelling in Donetsk region. 568 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russians have occupied Voskresenka in Donetsk region. What is known? Ruscists have occupied Voskresenka in Donetsk region and advancing in Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, - DeepState Russian invaders have occupied Voskresenka in Donetsk region. 9 096 9 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

An employee of the Armed Forces repair base corrected the strikes of the Russian Federation Russian agent detained at one of Armed Forces’ repair bases in Donetsk region, - SSU In Donetsk Oblast, a factory worker who coordinated strikes against the Defence Forces in the Kramatorsk area was detained. 3 185 2 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Soldiers of the 5th separate assault brigade eliminated enemy infantry Ukrainian fighters eliminate enemy infantry along with their shelters in Kramatorsk direction. VIDEO In the Kramatorsk sector, soldiers of the 5th Separate Assault Brigade eliminated enemy infantry along with their cover positions. As Censor.NET reports, the occupiers were hiding in ruined buildings, among trees and tall grass, but were detected and taken out. Video of the operation was posted... 2 320 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The Defence Forces liberated Novoekonomichne in Donetsk region Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated village of Novoekonomichne in Donetsk region and raised Ukrainian flag there, - General Staff. VIDEO On 31 August 2025, the Ukrainian military liberated the village of Novoekonomichne near the city of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region. 4 868 27 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

Evacuation from Kostiantynivka National Police showed footage of evacuation of citizens with limited mobility from Kostiantynivka. VIDEO The National Police showed footage of the evacuation of Ukrainians with limited mobility from Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. According to Censor.NET, the operation was carried out by patrol officers of the Kramatorsk and Sloviansk battalions together with colleagues from the Donetsk police. 1 389 3 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region

Ukrainian forces foil Russian breakthrough attempt toward Myrnohrad in Donetsk region Defense Forces foil enemy breakthrough attempt toward Myrnohrad in Donetsk region – DeepState Over the weekend, Ukrainian troops repelled an attempt by Russian forces to break through toward Myrnohrad via Novoekonomichne in Donetsk region. 1 680 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front Situation in the Donetsk region

war 12 days in encirclement: Four soldiers of 92nd SAB heroically held defense in Razine, Donetsk region. VIDEO Four soldiers from the 3rd Assault Battalion of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade (SAB) held the defense for 12 days in complete encirclement in the village of Razine, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region. From this area, Russian forces attempted to push their offensive toward the... 4 856 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front

elimination of invaders on the front line Marines attacked Russian infantrymen, enemy shelters and equipment in Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynskyi eliminated Russian invaders in Donetsk region, attacked enemy shelters and equipment. 2 326 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russians are loading ships with stolen grain at the port of Mariupol Russians load ships with stolen grain and coal in port of Mariupol. PHOTOS In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, Russian troops are loading ships with stolen Ukrainian grain and coal. 4 060 20 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol

Destruction of drones Our interceptor drones destroyed 142 enemy drones in sky over Donetsk Oblast in month. VIDEO The interceptor drones of the "Phoenix" border guard unit are successfully clearing the skies of Donetsk region of enemy presence. In August, our pilots destroyed 142 enemy "wings": reconnaissance and attack drones. 1 755 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russia has occupied Komyshuvakha in Donetsk region. What is known? Ruscists have occupied Komyshuvakha in Donetsk Oblast and are advancing near Maliivka and Novoukrainka, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The invaders have also occupied Komyshuvakha in Donetsk region. 4 905 16