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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Destruction of Russian invaders and equipment Soldiers of 5th SAB hit quad bike with occupier on move, two vehicles, antenna and enemy personnel. VIDEO Soldiers of the 5th separate Kyiv assault brigade continue to destroy the occupiers and their equipment. Thus, in the Kramatorsk sector, our operators destroyed an ATV with an occupier  just on the move, two enemy vehicles, one of them in motion, an enemy antenna and enemy manpower. 2 258 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

DeepState analysts have updated their maps of combat operations Defence forces have liberated Novomykhailivka and pushed back enemy near Zelenyi Hai, - DeepState. MAP The defence forces have liberated Novomykhailivka and are holding Zelenyi Hai, while the enemy has advanced in Udachne and near Sobolivka. 9 759 16 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

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The enemy attacked Sloviansk on 25 August Russian "Geran-2" UAVs attacked Sloviansk at night: administrative buildings hit. PHOTO On the night of 25 August, the Russian military attacked Sloviansk in Donetsk region with strike drones. 1 444 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Donetsk region DIU and Third Corps liberated Novomykhailivka in Donetsk region: enemy lost about company of personnel. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders have liberated Novomykhailivka, Donetsk region. 13 056 33 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Syrskyi Syrskyi visited Pokrovsk direction: awarded soldiers and discussed issues of additional supplies. PHOTOS I work in the combat areas. The Pokrovsk direction is where it is most difficult. Where the defence of Ukrainian Independence and the Ukrainian Flag are not just lofty words, but a daily risk and a daily feat. 2 213 6 Previously in trend: Syrskyi on the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region on 23 August Day in Donetsk region: one person killed, 23 civilian objects damaged. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops continued to attack settlements in the Donetsk region, causing deaths and destruction. 510 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Map Defence forces repelled Russians near Andriivka in Sumy region. Enemy advanced near Vilne Pole, Kamianske and Plavni - DeepState. MAP Ukrainian defence forces have pushed back Russian occupiers near Andriivka in the Sumy region. The enemy is advancing in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 8 136 5 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Phoenix Phoenix border guard pilots eliminated five occupiers on motorcycles in Donetsk region. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, Ukrainian operators of unmanned systems from the Phoenix brigade eliminated 4 motorcycles, a self-propelled howitzer Msta-S and eliminated a dozen occupiers. 3 277 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

DeepState map update Enemy continues to advance in Serebriankyi Forestry - DeepState Russians have advanced in the area of Serebriankyi forestry and in the Kramatorsk district of the Donetsk region. 9 058 14 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Fire and rescue unit damaged in Dobropillia Russian strike damages fire and rescue unit in Dobropillia. PHOTOS In Dobropillia, Donetsk region, a building of the State Emergency Service was damaged as a result of shelling on the evening of 22 August. 1 108 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: two dead and seven wounded, 2,086 strikes on front line and residential areas recorded. PHOTOS As a result of Russian terror in the Donetsk region, there have been deaths and injuries over the past day, and police have recorded 2,086 enemy attacks on the front line and residential areas. 636 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Soldiers of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after King Danylo eliminated eight occupiers in the town of Chasiv Yar. Chasiv Yar: eight occupiers got their tickets punched by 24th SMB drone operators. VIDEO Fierce fighting continues in the city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region. Soldiers of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) named after King Danylo eliminated eight occupiers who had treacherously come to Ukrainian soil to kill civilians. 3 493 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Bratstvo unit of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence eliminates over 90 occupiers in Donetsk region Joint DIU and RVC operation: FPV drones and assault troops eliminate over 90 occupiers. VIDEO The "Bratstvo" unit of the "Timur Special Detachment" of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (DIU), together with the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), carried out a successful operation in the Donetsk region. During the assault, more than 90 occupiers were killed and another five taken prisoner,... 5 133 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

shelling of Kramatorsk Occupiers hit private sector of Kramatorsk, three people wounded. PHOTO On Friday, 22 August, Russian occupiers attacked the private sector in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. Three people were injured as a result of the hostile attacks. 908 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

"Devil’s Team Officer" destroys Russian military personnel Omega on frontline: mopping-up operation, evacuation and greetings from front. VIDEO Fighters of the Devil’s Team Officer unit of the National Guard of Ukraine’s Omega Special Purpose Center are conducting clearing operations on the Toretsk front, Censor.NET reports. Ukrainian defenders are operating in difficult conditions, among urban buildings and wooded areas, while... 3 947 2

destruction of a UAV control centre Missile and artillery forces destroy UAV command post of Russia’s elite Rubikon unit in Donetsk region. VIDEO Missile and artillery forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have struck the command post of the Russian elite Rubikon drone unit in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, and also destroyed a large enemy ammunition depot. 4 860 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

The city before and after the war Two realities: Pokrovsk before war and city today. VIDEO Soldiers of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces have released a video showing well-known landmarks in Pokrovsk before Russia’s full-scale invasion and their current state. 5 501 7

Shelling of Kostiantynivka on 22 August What are the consequences? Massive strike on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region: number of houses and a gas pipeline damaged. PHOTOS Russian occupiers attacked Kostiantynivka. Residential buildings and infrastructure came under attack. 2 243 2 Previously in trend: Strikes on Kostiantynivka

Shelling of Kostiantynivka Gas supply cut off in the city Gas supply stopped in Kostiantynivka due to damage to gas distribution station Gas distribution has been suspended in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. The gas distribution station was damaged as a result of the shelling of the city. 566 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Strikes on Kostiantynivka

Russians shelled 10 settlements in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: 2,450 enemy strikes along front line and in residential areas. Two people were wounded. PHOTOS Over the past day, 10 settlements were under fire: the towns of Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Lyman, Mykolaivka, the villages of Droysheve, Oleksiyevo-Druzhkivka, Yarova, Bokove, Zolotyi Kolodiaz, and Mykhailivka. 432 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

DeepState map update Russian troops were able to advance in Serebriankyi forestry, but Defence Forces pushed them back from Tolstoy area - DeepState. MAP Russian troops intensified their offensive near Serebrianka and Olhivske, but Ukrainian defenders drove the enemy back from the Tolstoy area. 7 024 5 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Defenders destroyed Russian Grad multiple rocket launcher Russian Grad blown to pieces by Ukrainian FPV drones. VIDEO Defenders of the 14th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Chervona Kalyna," together with neighboring units, hunted down a Russian BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher on the Pokrovsk front. 4 947 13

Reuters learned the details of Putin’s demands for Ukraine regarding peace. Putin wants Ukraine to give up all of Donbas region, drop its NATO bid and remain neutral – Reuters Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is demanding that Ukraine give up all of the eastern Donbas region, renounce ambitions to join NATO, remain neutral and keep Western troops out of its territory. 13 285 133 Previously in trend: Putin’s demands regarding war in Ukraine Russia’s demands to end war

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi Ukraine’s Armed Forces clear six settlements of occupiers in Pokrovsk direction – Syrskyi Despite the enemy’s numerical superiority in the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine’s Defense Forces cleared six settlements of Russian troops, killing hundreds of occupiers. 6 044 18 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Fighters of the Donbas battalion destroy enemies Donbas Battalion fighters destroy Russian positions near Chasiv Yar: "Surrender if you want to live". VIDEO Fighters of the Donbas Battalion from the 18th Sloviansk Brigade released footage showing Russian forces being driven out of positions near Chasiv Yar, where battles have been ongoing for more than two years. 4 268 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Strike on the Novoshakhtinsky Oil Refinery Novoshakhtinsky oil refinery and number of important occupiers’ facilities have been hit, - General Staff Ukrainian defence forces struck important targets belonging to the Russian occupiers, including an oil refinery in the Rostov region, a UAV warehouse and logistics hub in occupied Donetsk, and a fuel and lubricants base in the Voronezh region. 2 371 4 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

The occupiers control only part of the Chasiv Yar Russians control only west of Chasiv Yar - OSGT "Dnipro" Russian troops hold only the western part of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region, but the city has not been completely captured, and Ukrainian positions remain. Russia is using the situation for information manipulation. 1 570 11 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar

Most of Tolstoy in the Donetsk region has been deoccupied Most of village of Tolstoy in Donetsk region has been brought back under control of AFU, - OSGT "Dnipro". VIDEO Soldiers of the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade have brought most of the village of Tovste (Tolstoy), Donetsk region, back under the control of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 2 849 3 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: three dead, six wounded, 92 civilian objects destroyed. PHOTO Donetsk region came under Russian shelling during the day, resulting in deaths and injuries. 601 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Situation in the Donetsk region

Kramatorsk attacked with FAB on 21 August 2025 Ruscists strike Kramatorsk with FAB: man wounded. PHOTO On the night of 21 August, Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk in Donetsk region. 1 194 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Russian advance in Donetsk region Russians have advanced near Torske and four other settlements in Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing near 5 settlements in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. 15 233 35 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

The situation in Donetsk region Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault near Dobropillia and launch counterattack, closing in on occupiers. PHOTO Ukrainian forces have repelled a Russian advance near Dobropillia in Donetsk region and launched a counterattack, putting thousands of occupying troops at risk of encirclement. 15 304 36 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

Elimination of enemies near Pokrovsk Hot spot near Pokrovsk: Freedom Force drone operators share footage of occupiers being eliminated. VIDEO Drone operators from the 4th Battalion of the Freedom Force of the National Guard’s "Rubizh" Brigade have shared footage of a lively rout of Russian occupiers, complete with dramatic special effects. 5 038 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Elimination of a SRG fighter near Pokrovsk Russian SRG fighter on motorcycle takes his final ride in Pokrovsk, where Ukrainian FPV drones were waiting for him. VIDEO In Pokrovsk, which is currently under relentless shelling, a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) fighter attempted to infiltrate the city. Ukrainian troops spotted the occupier’s accomplice riding a motorcycle. 8 049 19 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Elimination of an occupier in the Prokrovsky direction Occupier with his hands on his hips, examining remains of comrade just blown apart by kamikaze drone. VIDEO A Ukrainian kamikaze drone operator has eliminated one of two Russian soldiers walking along a road. 12 408 27 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Consequences of the shelling of Kostiantynivka Three dead Russia strikes market and residential area in Kostiantynivka: three dead and four wounded. PHOTOS Russian occupiers attacked Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region with Smerch multiple rocket launchers. 3 161 22 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Strikes on Kostiantynivka

Syrskyi We are defending and liberating Ukrainian territory. Units in Donetsk region receive assistance and reinforcement, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi dedicated the day to a working visit to units performing combat missions in the Donetsk region. 2 141 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Syrskyi on the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one dead and 10 wounded, three districts of region attacked. PHOTOS During the day, the Russian military attacked the settlements of Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, causing deaths, injuries, and destruction. 521 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

SSU detains spotters in two regions What is known "Leaked" positions of Sloviansk defenders and spied on Armed Forces of Ukraine convoys: SSU detains two Russian agents. PHOTO Two Russian informants were detained in the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions who were collecting coordinates to prepare Russian strikes on the Defence Forces. 4 583 19 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

destruction of occupiers Soldiers of "Spartan" National Guard brigade destroying Russian assault troops in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, soldiers of the "Spartan" Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine are using attack drones to identify and destroy the positions of Russian stormtroopers. 3 456 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The aftermath of the Russian strike on Dobropillia on 19 August 2025 Russia strikes buildings in Dobropillia: one dead and another injured. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian occupiers struck a residential area in Dobropillia, Donetsk region, killing one person, another was reported to have been wounded. 1 718 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

shelling Day in Donetsk region: five killed and eight wounded, 47 civilian objects destroyed. PHOTOS Donetsk region came under Russian shelling during the day, resulting in deaths and injuries. 630 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Sloviansk on 18 August What is known about the consequences Ruscists struck Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast with two "Iskander-M" missiles: woman injured. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russian occupiers attacked Sloviansk with two "Iskander-M" missiles in the evening. 2 001 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Sloviansk

deepstate Russians have advanced near Temyrivka, Olhivske and Muravka, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 4 378 2 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Kostiantynivka Russians shelled Kostiantynivka - two rescuers wounded, fire station damaged. PHOTOS On 18 August, a fire station in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, was damaged by Russian shelling, and two rescuers were injured. 574 0 Previously in trend: Strikes on Kostiantynivka

What’s happening at the frontline The AFU is making progress in several areas Ukrainian Defence Forces make progress on several fronts, Russians surrender, - Ukrainian General Staff The Ukrainian defence forces have made progress on several fronts. 3 826 5 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

Another blow to Sloviansk At night, ruscists shelled Sloviansk with "Geran-2" missiles: enterprise damaged. PHOTO Last night, Sloviansk suffered another attack: three enemy "Geranium-2" UAVs damaged an industrial enterprise on Literaturna Street. 1 079 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region