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The Donetsk region, Ukraine, is currently experiencing ongoing military conflict and remains a hotspot for clashes. Recent reports highlight significant activities such as Russian drone attacks on Kramatorsk, resulting in injuries and casualties. The Ukrainian defense forces continually engage in efforts to repel these attacks, with the situation in Pokrovsk being particularly intense. Russian forces attempt to advance by deploying long-range artillery and drones, adding pressure on Ukrainian defenders. With strategic areas under severe threat, the region is seeing mass movement of military equipment and constant shelling leading to civilian safety concerns. The Donetsk region's dynamics highlight the evolving nature of the conflict.

What recent attacks occurred in the Donetsk region?

Recent attacks in the Donetsk region include Russian forces using "Geran-2" drones to assault Kramatorsk, causing injuries and damage. Additionally, artillery and drone units have targeted Pokrovsk, intensifying military confrontations.

How are Ukrainian forces responding to Russian advances?

Ukrainian forces are actively engaged in defensive operations throughout the Donetsk region. They are fortifying anti-drone protections and increasing the deployment of defense units to counteract the intensifying Russian offensive.

How has civilian life been affected in the Donetsk region?

Civilian life in the Donetsk region has been severely impacted, with numerous casualties and injuries reported due to ongoing shelling and drone attacks. Destruction of infrastructures like residential buildings compounds the humanitarian crisis.

What are the strategic objectives of Russian forces in Donetsk?

The primary strategic objective of Russian forces in Donetsk is to capture key urban areas, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk regions. They aim to enhance their tactical positions while overcoming Ukrainian defenses

What military strategies are being employed in the Donetsk conflict?

Military strategies in the Donetsk conflict involve the deployment of drones and long-range artillery by Russian forces. Ukrainian forces, in response, are utilizing anti-drone technology and fortifying strategic routes to mitigate these threats.

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Hryshyne fights The enemy is attempting to take full control of Hryshyne, - Operational Command ’East’ The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad urban area remains difficult. There are signs that the enemy is preparing to intensify its offensive operations by deploying its accumulated reserves. 1 653 4 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction

DeepState: Russian troops have advanced in the Gorikhovy area Russians have advanced near Horikhove in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing near the village of Horikove in the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region. 2 736 1 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Russian military personnel have been killed General Staff reports that Russian troop concentrations, artillery and logistics facilities in occupied territory have been struck On the night of March 13, 2026, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out a series of strikes against military targets belonging to the Russian aggressor. 1 338 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Russia is preparing a new offensive on Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. What is known? Russia is attracting additional reserves to advance in Udachne, - Operation Task Force "East" The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad urban area remains difficult. There are signs that the enemy is preparing to intensify its offensive operations by deploying its accumulated reserves. 1 368 2 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russians shelled Donetsk region: 11 settlements under fire Day in Donetsk region: almost 1,500 enemy strikes, three people injured. PHOTOS As a result of enemy strikes in the Donetsk region, 19 civilian facilities have been damaged, including 9 residential buildings. Eleven settlements came under fire, including the towns of Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka. 680 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Riflemen become paratroopers: the 68th Brigade has changed its chain of command Russia is preparing for offensive in Sloviansk direction, – 81st Airborne Brigade. VIDEO The 81st Airborne Brigade of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces is thwarting the enemy’s plans in the Sloviansk direction. In particular, crossing points, artillery positions and enemy infantry have been destroyed. 2 276 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Sloviansk direction

Pokrovsk 7th Corps spokesman Polevyi: "I hope infantry are clinging to Pokrovsk because of the command’s strategy" Head of communications for the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces, Colonel Volodymyr Polevyi, spoke about the defence of Pokrovsk, where infantry are "clinging to positions". 9 382 49 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia expands drone launch base in Donetsk Russia expands drone launch base in Donetsk: satellite images. PHOTO Russia is expanding its base for launching "Shaheds" near the temporarily occupied Donetsk, adding more launch sites and storage facilities. 3 120 5

Russian strikes on Donetsk region: 2 dead, 6 wounded and 13 damaged objects Day in Donetsk region: two dead, six wounded. Enemy shelled 10 settlements. PHOTOS On 12 March, Russian shelling in Donetsk Oblast hit 10 settlements and damaged 13 civilian objects, including five residential buildings. 574 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

The enemy has advanced near Fedorivka Druha Enemy gains ground in Berestok and near Fedorivka Druha in Donetsk region – DeepState Russian forces have gained ground in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 3 161 16 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

A day in Donetsk region: one person wounded in Kramatorsk as a result of enemy shelling Day in Donetsk region: one person wounded in Kramatorsk as result of enemy shelling. PHOTO Throughout the day, Russian troops carried out strikes on populated areas in the Kramatorsk districtof Donetsk Oblast. 579 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Battle in the trenches near Pokrovsk Close combat between Ukrainian soldier and two occupiers near Pokrovsk. VIDEO An example of extraordinary courage and professionalism on the part of a Ukrainian infantryman was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction. According to Censor.NET, one Defence Forces soldier managed to hold his position under pressure from an assault pair of occupiers in close combat. 15 371 10 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat

SIGNUM battalion drones destroyed 5 cannons and Grad multiple rocket launchers belonging to the occupiers in the Lyman region. Minus Grad MLRS and 5 cannons: drones of SIGNUM battalion crushed occupiers’ artillery. VIDEO Soldiers from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade detected and destroyed Russian occupiers' artillery in the Lyman direction. 1 971 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

Evacuation in Donetsk region Pace of evacuation in Donetsk region has slowed, with about 20,000 civilians now remaining in active combat zone About 20,000 civilians currently remain in the active combat zone in the Donetsk region. 755 2 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region

Russian soldier in a bayonet attack near Udachne Occupier with fixed bayonet enters duel with Ukrainian drone. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, a Russian infantryman decided to challenge modern technology by trying to fend off a Ukrainian FPV drone with a bayonet. As Censor.NET reports, this uneven duel took place near the village of Udachne and ended in an entirely predictable fiasco for the invader. 10 221 26 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched another series of strikes on Russian targets: what is known? Oil depots, warehouses, Buk-M1 air defence systems and command post of Russian forces in temporarily occupied territories have been hit On the night of March 11, the Defense Forces struck a number of Russian military targets in the occupied territories. 1 250 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Enemy advances in Sumy and Donetsk regions Enemy has advanced in Sumy and Donetsk regions, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in the Sumy and Donetsk regions. 5 207 8 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

destruction of Russian warehouses and equipment Enemy S-300 and S-400 systems left without "eyes": radar station in Sevastopol and arsenal in Donetsk region hit. VIDEO Middle-strike units of the Special Operations Forces struck enemy arsenals in occupied Donetsk Oblast, a radar station in occupied Sevastopol, a reconnaissance UAV depot, and an enemy MTZ depot in Zaporizhzhia. 2 912 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Explosions in Crimea

Strike on Selydove Enemy command posts in Selydove destroyed, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops. VIDEO The 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces, together with the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, carried out a successful operation to destroy enemy command posts and deployment sites in Selydove. 2 106 1

A day in Donetsk region: 4 people killed as a result of enemy shelling Day in Donetsk region: 4 people killed and 23 wounded as result of enemy shelling. PHOTOS Throughout the day, Russian troops struck settlements in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast. 456 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

traitor from Donetsk region Former head of strategic enterprise in Donetsk region who adjusted enemy strikes on region detained, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another Russian air strike spotter in the Donetsk region. He turned out to be a former head of a local machine-building plant who had been recruited by the enemy. 3 212 5 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

Shelling of Kramatorsk Russian troops struck Kramatorsk with four FAB-250 bombs: woman was injured, and high-rise buildings and educational institutions were damaged. PHOTO Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region was hit by four air strikes. 1 265 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Border guards destroyed the occupiers’ equipment and personnel in the Pokrovsk direction Minus 33 occupiers and 4 pieces of equipment: fighters of "Pomsta" brigade struck in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Border guards from the "Phoenix" unit of the "Pomsta" brigade struck ruscists and equipment in the Pokrovsk direction. 4 309 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Drone operators

SSO fighters hit a number of military targets in Donetsk region SOF drones destroyed fuel base in Makiivka and EW system in Donetsk. VIDEO Special Operations Forces (SOF) carried out a series of strikes on Russian military facilities in temporarily occupied Makiivka and Donetsk. 2 663 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Piddubne map Enemy advances near Piddubne in Donetsk region – DeepState. MAP Russian forces have made gains in the Donetsk region. 2 055 6 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Russian warehouses hit Fuel depots, EW station, UAV control center, and enemy artillery in occupied territory have been hit, - General Staff On the night of March 10, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out a series of strikes on enemy military targets. 806 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Shelling of Sloviansk Enemy struck densely populated area in Sloviansk: at least four dead and 16 wounded (updated). PHOTOS Enemy troops shelled one of the districts of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast, killing at least two people and injuring 17, including a 14-year-old child. 3 479 8

Drone attacks a truck near Donetsk Ukrainian drones hit two occupiers’ vehicles 50 km from front line near Donetsk. VIDEO The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to demonstrate their ability to hit enemy targets at a considerable distance from the active combat zone. According to Censor.NET, footage of a successful attack by Ukrainian drones on Russian military equipment near occupied Donetsk has been published online. 5 572 11 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Russia is building up reserves for an offensive in the Pokrovsk direction Russia is preparing to intensify its offensive near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, - "East" Operational-Strategic Command In the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration area, there are reports of Russian troops preparing to intensify their offensive. The enemy is building up reserves and stepping up air strikes. The enemy is preparing for new attacks near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. 836 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Kostiantynivka direction

The operational situation in Donetsk Oblast as of the morning of 10 March Day in Donetsk region: Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Mykolaivka and Raihorodok came under enemy fire. PHOTOS On 9 March, Russian troops launched more than 1,600 strikes on Donetsk Oblast. Seven civilian objects were damaged, including residential buildings and infrastructure. The cities of Kramatorsk, Mykolaivka, Sloviansk, and the village of Raihorodok were under fire. 841 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Syrskyi in Donetsk Oblast Syrskyi made decision to strengthen resilience of Defence Forces in Donetsk Oblast: Occupiers are suffering critical losses in some areas Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi worked in units and subdivisions of the Defence Forces in Donetsk Oblast. 1 997 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Udachne map Enemy is focusing its efforts on attempts to advance in Udachne area and is bringing in reserves, - "East" Operational Command The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration remains difficult. There are signs that the enemy is preparing to intensify offensive operations using accumulated reserves. 588 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Ukrainian soldier Infantrymen of "Pomsta" held defence in Lyman direction for 140 days. Soldiers Lapa and Malyi spoke about their survival tactics. VIDEO Infantrymen from the "Silver Trio" unit of the "Pomsta" Brigade had been holding their defence in the Lyman direction for 140 days. During this time, they endured shelling, FPV drone strikes and fought battles with the enemy. 3 891 6 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Russian drone in ambush SSU ground robot destroyed two occupiers and two enemy ambush drones in Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Special forces of the Security Service of Ukraine demonstrated the effectiveness of ground robotic systems (GRS) in real combat. According to Censor.NET, Disney Squad fighters used a remotely controlled platform to eliminate enemy personnel and equipment in one of the areas of the Donetsk direction. 7 630 19 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Shelling of Donetsk region Russian troops shelled two districts of Donetsk region: one person killed, three wounded. PHOTOS Yesterday, 8 March 2026, Russian troops intensively shelled two districts of Donetsk Oblast. 508 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Pokrovsk direction: the enemy has advanced near Udachne Enemy has advanced near Udachne in Pokrovsk direction, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing near Udachne in the Donetsk region. 2 127 9 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Border guards hit the occupiers’ cannon and dugout in the Lyman direction Drone from "Silver Trio" unit hit barrel of enemy gun with precision. VIDEO Drone operators from the "Silver Trio" border unit of the "Pomsta" brigade hit an enemy gun and dugout in the Lyman direction. 4 456 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

The occupiers are trying to restore the Starobeshivska Thermal Power Plant Russia is trying to restore Starobeshivska Thermal Power Plant in occupied Donetsk region, — NRC The so-called management of the Starobeshivska Thermal Power Plant in the occupied Donetsk region has begun mass recruitment of employees. 2 375 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Shelling of Donetsk region Russian troops shelled Donetsk region: one person killed, 10 wounded. There is extensive damage. PHOTOS Yesterday, 7 March 2026, Russian troops intensively shelled three districts of the Donetsk region. 725 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Ukrainian Post in Kramatorsk Russia destroyed Ukrposhta main post office building in Kramatorsk. PHOTO Today, 7 March, the enemy destroyed the building of the Kramatorsk Main Post Office of Ukrposhta. 5 069 14 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Russian troops shelled a dam on a reservoir in Donetsk region Russia bombed dam near Kostiantynivka with FAB-500 aerial bomb On March 6, Russian troops dropped a FAB-500 guided aerial bomb on a dam near Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, causing flooding in part of the area and posing a threat to residential and critical infrastructure. 2 407 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

DeepState: Оборона Мирнограда добігає кінця Enemy is increasing number of airstrikes and preparing to intensify offensive in Pokrovsk direction, - Operational Command "East" The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration remains difficult. There are signs that the enemy is preparing to intensify offensive operations using accumulated reserves. 760 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The enemy has advanced into Hryshyne Significant part of Hryshyne has been destroyed, intense fighting continues, - 7th Corps of Airborne Forces. VIDEO Intense fighting continues in the area of the village of Hryshyne, northwest of Pokrovske. The enemy continues to attempt infiltration in small groups and is trying to advance from the eastern part of the village to the central part. 1 816 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Shelling of Kramatorsk Enemy struck centre of Kramatorsk with KAB: one man killed, six wounded, including children. PHOTO On the night of Saturday, 7 March 2026, Russian troops struck the centre of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region with a KAB-500. 1 430 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

azov,zelenskyy,prokopenko Zelenskyy awards "Azov" fighters and presents brigadier general shoulder marks to Prokopenko (Redis). PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the command post of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Azov in Donetsk region, where he awarded the fighters with orders and presented brigadier general shoulder boards to Denys Prokopenko (Redis). 4 806 28 Previously in trend: Honouring Armed Forces of Ukraine with awards Azov Brigade

Zelenskyy visited Donetsk region Zelenskyy arrives in Donetsk region: Russians are not giving up on war and are preparing offensive for spring. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Donetsk region on Friday, 6 March, and thanked Ukrainian defenders for protecting it. 5 090 58 Previously in trend: Situation at front Fighting in the east

The SSU detained another Russian agent who was directing KABs SSU detained another Russian agent who was directing Russian "KABs" at defenders of Sloviansk. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another Russian agent in Donetsk Oblast. The perpetrator provided the Russians with coordinates for strikes on Sloviansk using guided aerial bombs. 1 886 22 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters

The situation in Donetsk region: shelling, drones and consequences for civilian infrastructure Day in Donetsk region: 1,127 strikes recorded, one person injured. PHOTOS In Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Kostiantynivka districts, high-rise buildings, private houses, and infrastructure were damaged. In Kostiantynivka, an FPV drone injured a civilian, and in Druzhkivka, a boiler room and houses were damaged. 348 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region