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The Donetska region of Ukraine remains a hotspot of conflict as Russian forces have made significant advances, notably near Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk. Recent reports indicate increasing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage due to intensified shelling in this area. The Donetsk region has witnessed a harrowing spate of violence, including the shelling of Kostiantynivka, causing civilian injuries and deaths. Moreover, Ukrainian defense forces continue their courageous efforts to repel invasions, as seen in the liberation efforts near Novomykhailivka and the defensive fronts in areas like Sloviansk. The relentless conflict has not only brought tragic loss of lives but has also resulted in dire humanitarian consequences, with major disruptions in essential services such as water supply. It's a critical time for the Donetska region as it grapples with constant threats while Ukrainian troops steadfastly defend against the occupiers in key strategic locations.

What regions in Ukraine are experiencing the most conflict currently?

The Donetska region, particularly areas around Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Sloviansk, is currently facing severe conflict. It is among the most affected by Russian military advances and frequent shelling, leading to a high number of civilian casualties and widespread disruption of daily life. Additionally, other regions such as Zaporizhzhia also face similar threats as Russian forces increase their aggressive postures and take control of strategic locations.

How are Ukrainian forces responding to the Russian advances in Donetsk?

Ukrainian defense forces have shown remarkable resilience and strategic acumen in the face of Russian advances in the Donetsk region. They have successfully liberated areas such as Novomykhailivka and continue to mount defensive operations to reclaim territories lost to the occupying forces. The use of advanced technology and unwavering commitment is evident as they counter attacks and protect civilian populations from sustained military threats.

What impact has the conflict had on civilians in Donetsk?

Civilians in the Donetsk region suffer greatly due to ongoing military conflicts. There's an increasing toll of casualties, both in terms of physical injuries and fatalities. Moreover, the continuous shelling and airstrikes have damaged infrastructure, disrupted basic services like water supply and electricity, and led to significant displacement of families seeking safety from the violence.

What role does international diplomacy play in addressing the conflict in Donetsk?

International diplomacy continues to be a critical factor in resolving the conflict in the Donetsk region. It involves dialogue and negotiations led by global leaders and organizations aimed at establishing ceasefires, humanitarian corridors, and eventually, a long-term peace agreement. However, despite ongoing efforts, a resolution remains complex and challenging due to differing geopolitical interests and realities on the ground.

How are local Ukrainian communities coping with the conflict in Donetsk?

Local communities in Donetsk are demonstrating remarkable resilience and solidarity in coping with the ongoing conflict. Many are organizing grassroots efforts to support affected families, provide shelter, and ensure that those displaced receive necessary aid. Community solidarity, along with support from broader Ukrainian society and international humanitarian organizations, plays a vital role in helping civilians withstand the severe impacts of the violence.

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Shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: at least 3 dead and 29 wounded. PHOTOS In just 24 hours, Russians fired 30 times at localities in the Donetsk region. 264 people were evacuated from the front line, including 17 children. 394 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

DeepState map update Enemy has occupied Shevchenko in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are making advances in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. 8 444 21 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Russians strike the centre of Dobropillia in Donetsk region on 16 July Russians dropped GAB on Dobropillia center in Donetsk region: 2 dead, 28 injured. People trapped under rubble (updated). PHOTOS On the evening of July 16, Russian forces dropped a guided aerial bomb on the center of Dobropillia in Donetsk region. The strike hit the area near the "Avrora" store. There are casualties and injured as a result of the attack. 5 882 18 Previously in trend: Shelling of Dobropillia

Russians attacked Dobropillia on July 16 Zelenskyy on Russian strike in Dobropillia: Horrific Russian terror The Russian airstrike on Dobropillia in Donetsk region is a horrific, senseless act of Russian terror. 2 586 33 Previously in trend: Shelling of Dobropillia

occupiers, prisoners 24th Brigade soldiers capture paratroopers of Russia’s 98th Division in Chasiv Yar. PHOTOS Soldiers of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after King Danylo captured paratroopers of the Russian Federation’s 98th Division in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region. 8 902 10 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Strike on Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region on 16 July Russians strike Druzhkivka in Donetsk region: fire and rescue unit damaged. PHOTOS As a result of another Russian attack on the town of Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region, a fire and rescue unit was damaged by an explosive wave. 548 0 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Druzhkivka

Consequences of the Russian attack on Dobropillia Access to Kramatorsk-Dobropillia highway closed for civilian transport - RMA Due to the constant shelling of the Kramatorsk-Dobropillia highway, it was decided to temporarily close it to civilian traffic. 896 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

The SSU detained three FSB agents who were spying on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donetsk region Three FSB agents detained for spying on Armed Forces positions in Donetsk region - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine neutralised another FSB agent network in the Donetsk region. 1 253 3 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents

shelling of Kramatorsk Enemy struck Kramatorsk with drones: high-rise buildings and kindergarten were damaged. PHOTO On the night of 16 July, Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, was attacked by drones. 1 018 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Russian advance in the Kharkiv region Enemy has advanced near Ambarne in Kharkiv region and three settlements in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have advanced near four settlements in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. 6 528 19 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Consequences of shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: three districts hit by enemy strikes, casualties and destruction reported. PHOTOS On July 14, 2025, during the past 24 hours, Russian forces intensively shelled three districts in the Donetsk region. 562 0

Kramatorsk after the shelling Ruscists attacked Kramatorsk: there are victims Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. 785 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Shelling of Rodynske on 15 July At night, enemy attacked Rodynske in Donetsk Oblast with "Smerch" MLRS, wounding four civilians. PHOTOS On 15 July 2025, at 00:30 a.m., the Russian army shelled Rodynske with "Smerch" MLRS. The attack hit a residential area, where four civilians were injured in their homes. 424 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

DeepState map update Enemy has occupied Bahatyr in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are advancing in two districts of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 6 830 26 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Strike on Kostiantynivka One person killed in Russian artillery shelling of Kostiantynivka On July 14, 2025, at 09:25 a.m., Russian forces carried out another shelling of the city of Kostyantynivka using tube artillery. 339 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russian air strikes on Kostiantynivka on 14 July Enemy launches three airstrikes on Kostiantynivka: apartment buildings, private houses, and educational facility damaged. PHOTOS Today, on 14 July 2025, at 05:10 am, Russian troops conducted another air strike on the town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region. 465 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Strikes on Kostiantynivka

Russian prisoners of war escape in Kramatorsk Four prisoners of war escaped from convoy in Kramatorsk, - Andriushchenko. PHOTO Russian prisoners of war escaped from a convoy in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. They have been put on the wanted list. 9 983 37 Previously in trend: Escape of russian pows

Consequences of shelling in Donetsk region Ruscists fired on three districts of Donetsk region: two people killed, there are wounded and damage. PHOTOS Yesterday, 13 July 2025, Russian troops intensively shelled 3 districts of Donetsk region. 650 0

Destruction of Russian occupiers "BLACK SKY" USF fighters destroy Russian drones attacking in the Novoserhiivka area. VIDEO The BLACK SKY 3 battalion of unmanned systems of the 3rd operational purpose "Spartan" brigade is destroying Russian occupiers who keep storming the positions of the defence forces near Novoserhiivka. 3 766 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Russian advance in Donetsk region Russians have advanced near Novomykhailivka, Romanivka and 5 other settlements, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops managed to advance near seven settlements in Donetsk region. 6 933 17 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Strike on Sloviansk on 13 July Two people, including 13-year-old boy, were injured as result of Russian attack on Sloviansk. VIDEO Today, on 13 July, Russian troops shelled the city of Sloviansk once again, causing casualties, including a 13-year-old boy. 1 107 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

DeepState maps Enemy has occupied Razine in Donetsk region and is advancing in region and in Kharkiv region, - DeepState Russian troops have occupied Razine in the Donetsk region and advanced near four other settlements in the region and Kharkiv region. 4 376 12 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

The day in Donetsk Oblast on 12 July Day in Donetsk region: dead and wounded, 95 civilian objects damaged. PHOTOS Over the past day, 15 settlements in Donetsk region came under enemy fire: the cities of Bilozerske, Kostiantynivka, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Sloviansk; the urban-type settlement of Oleksandrivka; the villages of Andriivka, Virivka, Donetske, Kucheriv Yar, Lozove, Novopryhozhe, Ozerne, Raiske, and Yakovlivka. 531 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Street fighting continues in Toretsk Heavy fighting continues in Pokrovsk direction, occupiers are trying to advance near Udachne, Molodetske, and Oleksiivka - OSGT "Khortytsia" Yesterday, on July 12, 2025, in the South Slobozhanskyi sector, the enemy attacked our positions near Vovchansk, Zelene, and Ambarne. There were no losses of our positions. 626 0 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Sloviansk after shelling Enemy struck Sloviansk: hospital, kindergarten and multi-storey buildings were damaged. VIDEO The night in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, was loud again. 1 956 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

destruction of the occupiers Russians are actively storming Novokhatske in Donetsk region, enemy infantry is reaching western outskirts of settlement - DeepState. VIDEO Russian invaders are actively storming the village of Novokhatske, Volnovakha district, Donetsk region. 2 163 2

Shelling of Donetsk region on 12 July At least four people were killed and five wounded as result of enemy shelling in Donetsk region. PHOTOS Today, on 12 July, Russian troops attacked Pokrovsk and Sloviansk in the Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 650 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

DeepState map update Enemy has occupied Zirka in Donetsk region and Bilohorivka in Luhansk region, - DeepState Russian invaders occupied Zirka in the Donetsk region and Bilohorivka in Luhansk region. The enemy is also advancing in the Kharkiv region. 10 377 15 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Consequences of strikes on the Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: four people killed, 10 wounded. In morning, enemy killed man in Sloviansk. PHOTOS Over the past day, 18 settlements were under hostile fire: the cities of Bilozerske, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Lyman, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, the villages of Novohryhorivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Raiske, Yampil, the villages of Andriivka, Zakitne, Zapovedne, Kamianka, Novoandriivka, Ocheretyne, Platonivka, Stepanivka. 634 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

yar,ifv,destruction,chasiv About dozen Russian assault troops in IFV drive into Chasiv Yar and killed at first intersection by drone strikes. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators have destroyed an enemy assault group in an IFV in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region. 11 893 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Consequences of shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: seven dead and nine wounded. 22 settlements were under fire. PHOTOS Russian invaders attacked the cities of Bilytske, Bilozerske, Dobropillia, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Kramatorsk, Lyman, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Rodynske, Siversk, Sloviansk, the village of Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, the villages of Vesela Hora, Viroliubivka, Zatyshok, Myrne, Zapovidne, Novoandriivka, Novovodiane, Novotroitske, and Sviatohorivka yesterday. 581 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

DeepState map update Enemy has occupied Yalta in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders have occupied Yalta in Donetsk region and advanced near a number of settlements in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 7 536 35 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Consequences of the Russian strike on Dobropillia In less than two days, Russians launched over 100 fpv drones over Dobropillia, Donetsk region - DeepState According to updated data for the day of July 9 and the night of July 10, the enemy launched more than 100 FPV drones at Dobropillia. 915 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

drone approaches target Soldiers attack occupiers with drones: "Schweiger, enemy is at crossing!" "I’m flying, flying, f#ck!". VIDEO Drone operators from the "SIGNUM" battalion of the 53rd Prince Volodymyr Monomakh Mechanised Brigade successfully attacked a group of occupiers and enemy equipment near a river in the Lyman sector. 7 445 7 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Shelling of Donetsk region on 9 July Day in Donetsk region: nine people killed, 10 wounded. PHOTOS Russian invaders do not stop shelling Donetsk region. Three districts came under enemy fire. 707 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russians advancing on the front line on 10 July 2025 Enemy is advancing in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions - DeepState. PHOTOS Russian occupiers are making progress in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. 29 160 23 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

map "Occupiers crawl through fields and tree lines": DeepState on enemy advance near Zelena Dolyna in Donetsk region The Russian occupiers’ advance near Zelena Dolyna in Donetsk region did not come suddenly and did not happen all at once. 2 734 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

drone Ruscists attacked Dobropillia in Donetsk with FPV drones: five people injured Throughout the day on Wednesday, July 9, Russian invaders attacked Dobropillia in Donetsk region. Five people were injured. 593 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Evacuation of children 24,000 civilians remain in Donetsk combat zone About 24,000 people remain in the active combat zone in the Donetsk region. 318 1 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region

Pokrovsk About 1700 people remain in Pokrovsk - RMA About 1700 people remain under Russian shelling in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 591 5 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Pokrovsk

captured traitor from Dobropillia Simonov Miner from Dobropillia is fighting in Russian 83rd Airborne Brigade, which committed atrocities in Bucha. VIDEO Simonov Volodymyr Volodymyrovych, born 12.03.1981, was born, grew up and worked in the city of Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. In 2014, after the outbreak of Russian aggression, he gathered his family and fled to Russia, settling in Tula. 10 years later, in March 2025, Simonov finally chose his side: he signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defence and returned to Ukraine as part of the occupier's army. 9 461 26 Previously in trend: High treason

Eight people were killed in Donetsk Oblast as a result of shelling on 9 July 2025. 8 dead and 3 wounded: Russia attacked Donetsk region with drones and aircraft. VIDEO Russian troops attacked the Donetsk region, killing 8 people and injuring 3. 3 178 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russians advance in Donetsk region Ruscists advance near Yablunivka, Kolodiazi, Zelena Dolyna and Seredne, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region. 6 963 11 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Military personnel were shown Volchansk a year after the Russian offensive Russian troops tried to break through our defenses in Vovchansk area. Urban fighting in Toretsk - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past 24 hours, on July 8, 2025, in the South Slobozhanskyi sector, enemy assault groups tried to break through our defenses near Vovchansk and towards Hryhorivka. The enemy was not successful. 790 1

Ukrainian soldiers broke out of encirclement near Rivnopil in Donetsk region 31st SMB fighters withdraw from ’pocket’ north of Rivnopil in Donetsk region – DeepState. MAP Soldiers of the 1st Mechanized Battalion of the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) have successfully withdrawn from a tactical encirclement north of Rivnopil, Donetsk region. 4 027 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Attacks on Kostiantynivka on 8 July Russians attacked Kostiantynivka at night and in morning: Educational institution destroyed, houses and gas supply line damaged. PHOTOS Last night and in the morning of 8 July, Russians attacked Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast with a FAB-250 and an FPV drone, causing destruction. 465 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Strikes on Kostiantynivka

Consequences of shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Pokrovsk, Lyman and Kostiantynivka under attack, with deaths and injuries. PHOTOS Yesterday, 7 July 2025, Russian troops intensively shelled 3 districts of Donetsk region. 528 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russians advance in Zaporizhzhia region Russians have advanced in five settlements in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops managed to advance near 5 settlements in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. 9 930 27 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map