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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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DeepState reports Russian advance in Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Donetsk region Enemy advances in Orikhovo-Vasylivka, numerous Russian infantry sightings recorded, DeepState says Russian troops are advancing in Orikhovo-Vasylivka in the Donetsk region. Numerous sightings of Russian infantry have been recorded in the settlement and its outskirts. 2 333 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Russian advance

Two people were killed and three more were injured in Donetsk region Two people killed and three more were wounded as a result of Russian strikes in Donetsk region. PHOTOS Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast, resulting in casualties and injuries. 433 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Two women were killed and four more people were injured in Donetsk region Two women killed and four more people injured as result of enemy shelling in Donetsk region. PHOTOS Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast, resulting in deaths and injuries. 540 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Orikhovo-Vasylivka map Enemy has advanced near Orikhovo-Vasylivka and in settlement, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in the Bakhmut district of Donetsk Oblast. 3 521 8 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

trilateral talks in the UAE During negotiations in UAE, possible American peacekeeping mission in Donetsk Oblast was discussed, - NYT During two days of negotiations in Abu Dhabi, representatives of Ukraine and the United States discussed the deployment of US peacekeeping forces in the Donetsk region or the creation of a demilitarised zone. 2 322 18 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations foreign peacekeepers Territorial concessions

Russia attacked Druzhkivka Occupiers struck Druzhkivka with Smerch multiple launch rocket system: one dead and three wounded. PHOTO Today, 25 January 2026, Russian occupiers shelled Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. 2 074 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Russia shelled three districts of Donetsk region: two wounded in Kramatorsk. PHOTO Yesterday, 24 January, Russian troops shelled three districts of the Donetsk region. 629 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Enemy shelled two districts of Donetsk region: one person was wounded and there was damage. PHOTO Yesterday, 23 January 2026, Russian troops attacked two districts in the Donetsk region. 503 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russian strike on Cherkaske in Donetsk region Occupiers attacked Cherkaske in Donetsk region: four dead, including 5-year-old boy, and five wounded. PHOTOS On 22 January 2026, at 10:50 p.m., Russian troops shelled the village of Cherkaske in the Cherkaske territorial community of the Kramatorsk district. The private sector was targeted by enemy "Geran-2" UAVs. 2 261 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Advance of the Russian Federation Occupiers have advanced near Fedorivka in Donetsk region and Synelnykove in Kharkiv region, - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are advancing in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. 4 474 13 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

A day in Donetsk region: 2 people killed, 3 more wounded Day in Donetsk region: 2 people killed, 3 wounded, occupiers shelled 3 districts. PHOTOS Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties and injuries. 342 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Almost all infrastructure in Ukraine-controlled Donetsk region damaged – Filashkin Almost all infrastructure in Ukraine-controlled part of Donetsk region destroyed – RMA Almost all infrastructure in the Ukraine-controlled part of the Donetsk region has been damaged. 2 134 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: two wounded, three districts of region attacked. PHOTOS Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties. 447 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: two dead and two wounded, three districts of region attacked. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, causing deaths and injuries. 415 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Soldier selling weapons: over 500 drones found in his possession 549 drones found at home: A soldier selling weapons exposed in Donetsk region. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Donetsk Oblast, a soldier was detained for illegally selling weapons, including MANPADS and machine guns. During a search, more than 500 drones, explosives, and electric detonators were found in his possession. 6 962 50 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one wounded, enemy attacked three districts of the region. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, causing injuries and damage. 290 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Drone drops ammunition on target Two strikes by "Hostri Kartuzy" drones thwarted occupiers’ assault in Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Drone operators from the "Hostri Kartuzy" unit destroyed an assault group of Russian occupiers with two accurate drops during suburban battles in Donetsk Oblast. 4 776 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

drone attacks grad In Donetsk region, NGU fighters destroyed BM-21 "Grad" MLRS with strike drones. VIDEO Operators of the Lasar's Group strike drone unit of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed a Russian BM-21 "Grad" multiple launch rocket system in Donetsk Oblast. 1 684 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Five people were wounded in Donetsk region as a result of enemy shelling Day in Donetsk region: 5 people wounded and houses destroyed as a result of enemy shelling. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 299 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Nemesis Brigade strikes six Russian air defense systems and radars Unmanned Systems Forces of 412th Nemesis Brigade struck six enemy air defense systems in occupied territories in 48 hours. VIDEO The Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the 412th Nemesis Brigade struck six enemy air defense systems and radars in the temporarily occupied territories. 2 084 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

The situation in Pokrovsk The enemy has intensified attempts to infiltrate the northern part of Pokrovsk, but the Defence Forces are stopping them, - Operation Task Force "East" Russian troops have resumed attempts to infiltrate the northern part of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region with assault groups, but Ukrainian defenders are stopping them. 543 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

USF fighters of the 414th Brigade Ptakhy Madyara repelled the occupiers’ assault in Donetsk Oblast. "Madyar’s Birds" repelled the assault and destroyed enemy armoured vehicles in Donetsk region. VIDEO Unmanned systems forces thwarted an enemy offensive with tanks and armoured vehicles in the Donetsk region. 5 672 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Repelling assault

One person was killed and five others were wounded in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: 1 person killed, 5 more wounded. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 329 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Two people killed, three wounded in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: 2 people killed, 3 wounded, houses destroyed. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops have been hitting settlements in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast. 376 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Details of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ missile strike on Taganrog: what was hit? Ukrainian-made missiles hit UAV manufacturing plant in Taganrog, - General Staff Ukrainian defence forces have struck a UAV manufacturing facility in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation. 5 053 31 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

SOF fighters cleared the area of occupiers in the Donetsk direction. 8th Special Operations Forces regiment carried out raid in snow-covered forest and captured three occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Operators from the 8th Special Operations Forces Regiment carried out successful special operations in one of the areas in the Donetsk region. 6 255 15 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: four dead and 10 wounded, Russia attacked three districts of the region. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, causing deaths and injuries. 515 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Kyiv has restored power supply Power supply in Kyiv has been restored, and capital is returning to its scheduled power cuts, - Ministry of Energy Electricity supply has been restored to all consumers in Kyiv. The capital is gradually returning to its scheduled power cuts. 2 756 19 Previously in trend: Power outages

SOF drone operators destroyed fuel facilities in Crimea and Donetsk region SOF destroyed enemy warehouses and fuel trains in Crimea and Donetsk region. VIDEO Special operations forces carried out strikes on enemy logistics facilities in temporarily occupied territories. 5 486 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

field ammo depot Defense Forces hit occupiers’ fuel train in Crimea and repair unit in Donetsk region, General Staff says Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out fire strikes on logistics facilities of the Russian occupiers in temporarily occupied Crimea and the Donetsk region. The strikes were carried out to weaken the enemy troops’ supply and reduce their combat capabilities. 1 980 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of enemy equipment in Crimea

Ukraine SOF raid in Donetsk region captures two Russian troops Soldiers of 8th SOF Regiment capture two ruscists and take control of enemy position in Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 8th Special Operations Forces (SOF) Regiment carried out a raid on an enemy position in the Donetsk region. 2 446 6 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat captured occupiers

A resident of Dobropillia was killed as a result of enemy shelling in Donetsk Oblast Resident of Dobropillia killed as result of enemy shelling in Donetsk Oblast. PHOTO Over the past day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk,Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk region, killing one person. 504 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Belarusian volunteer sniper eliminated Russian soldiers in Donetsk region Belarusian volunteer snipers eliminate five occupiers in treeline. VIDEO Footage has surfaced online showing Belarusian volunteer snipers engaging the occupiers in a tree line. 5 647 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

New mass graves in Mariupol New mass graves are being recorded in Mariupol, - Andriushchenko. PHOTOS Dozens of new trenches for mass burials have appeared in Russian-occupied Mariupol. 7 910 17 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one dead and one wounded, houses and cars damaged. PHOTO Over the past day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk region, killing one person. 415 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

1 person killed, 2 others injured in Russian shelling Day in Donetsk region: 1 person killed, 2 others injured as result of Russian shelling Over the past day, Russian forces have struck areas in the Donetsk region. 322 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Myrnohrad Ukrainian forces fully control northern and central parts of Myrnohrad, 7th Corps says Ukraine’s Defense Forces fully control the northern and central parts of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region. 3 632 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Destruction of the occupiers’ command post in the Donetsk region by SOF fighters SOF fighters destroyed enemy’s command post and warehouses in Donetsk region. VIDEO On the night of 1 January, units of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces carried out a series of successful strikes on enemy military targets in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk Oblast. 2 980 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The situation in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad as of the end of the year Logistics near Myrnohrad remains complicated, - Operation Task Force "East" Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 67 Russian assaults over the past day. 751 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

traitor from Makiivka Traitor, who worked for Russians in occupied Makiivka and implemented Russian "educational standards" there, was detained in Kyiv - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service detained a collaborator in Kyiv who had been working for the Russian occupation administration in the temporarily occupied part of Donetsk Oblast since 2014. 17 228 69 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

SIGNUM battalion fighters shot down 9 enemy UAVs in the Lyman direction SIGNUM fighters destroyed 9 enemy drones in Lyman direction. VIDEO During combat missions, drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion neutralised and destroyed nine enemy drones. 737 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

Donetsk region after shelling Day in Donetsk region: Sloviansk, Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka under attack, one person killed. PHOTO Yesterday, 31 December 2025, Russian troops struck two areas of Donetsk Oblast. 873 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Dynamics of the occupation of territory in December 2025 In December, enemy has occupied 445 km² of Ukrainian territory, most of it in Pokrovsk direction, - DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS In December, Russian invaders occupied 445km2 of Ukrainian territory — 12% less than in November. 1 563 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Russian advance

Soldiers of the 60th Brigade reported the destruction of equipment and occupiers in 2025 in the Lyman direction. In 2025, fighters of 60th Mechanised Brigade take out more than 8,200 occupiers, dozens of tanks and 13,500 UAVs. VIDEO The painstaking work of artillerymen, infantrymen and drone operators of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade has yielded significant results in the fight against the enemy in the Lyman direction. 1 946 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

The enemy has advanced in Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia Russians have advanced in Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia region, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing in the Zaporizhzhia region and in Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. 8 359 32 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Omega-West fighters hit a boiler pipe in Rodynske, where the occupiers were hiding. Omega-West drones hit occupiers hiding in a boiler house pipe in Rodynske. VIDEO Fighters of "Riddick’s Group" of the Omega-West special unit carried out a combat mission and killed enemy personnel in the settlement of Rodynske. 6 581 14 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Special operations forces struck the Tamanneftegaz terminal on Russian territory. SOF strike "Tamanneftegaz" terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. VIDEO On the night of December 31, Deep Strike units of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) successfully hit the "Tamanneftegaz" terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. 6 140 5 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Soldiers of the 55th Brigade destroyed a column of occupiers’ equipment in the Pokrovsk direction. 55th Brigade artillery destroys column of Russian buggies in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO A column of Russian assault vehicles on buggies was destroyed by Ukrainian artillery in the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk region. 5 821 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction