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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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. 3 193 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. 662 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. 3 216 16 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

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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. 10 314 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. 1 311 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

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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. 2 187 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. 517 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. 3 250 5 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

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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. 4 391 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. 2 740 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. 2 132 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. 866 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. 3 587 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. 5 951 13 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. 906 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. 876 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. 2 127 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. 658 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. 4 024 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. 7 733 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. 585 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. 2 173 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. 4 520 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. 2 483 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. 796 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. 5 164 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. 2 470 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. 812 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. 1 906 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. 1 482 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). 4 955 28 Previously in trend: Honouring Armed Forces of Ukraine with awards Azov Brigade

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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. 1 954 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. 432 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

The enemy has advanced in Hryshyne Enemy advances in two settlements in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions – DeepState. MAPS Russian occupation forces have gained ground in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 3 792 6 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

elimination of mercenaries Ukrainian drones chased African mercenary of Russian army to death in copse. VIDEO A video showing the successful work of Ukrainian unmanned systems operators against a mercenary of the Russian army has been published online. As reported by Censor.NET, drone footage captured the elimination of an African man who arrived to fight against Ukraine as part of the Russian army. 7 945 25 Previously in trend: African mercenaries of Russian army

SOF special forces disabled the occupiers’ strategic facilities SOF destroyed S-400 air defense systems in Crimea and occupier warehouses in Donetsk region Front-strike SOF units carried out a series of precision strikes on TOT: the S-400 base in Orlivka, three fuel depots, and an enemy repair facility were destroyed. 5 068 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Massive Russian strikes on Donetsk region: dead, wounded and destruction Day in Donetsk region: two people killed, five more civilians wounded. PHOTOS On 4 March, Russian troops attacked settlements in the Donetsk region 17 times. Sloviansk, Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka, and other areas were affected, with damage to homes and cars. 569 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

AFU attacked Russian targets in occupied territories: details Ammunition depot in TOT Donetsk region and UAV control center in occupied Crimea hit, - General Staff Ukrainian defense forces have struck an ammunition depot belonging to Russian invaders in the occupied Donetsk region. 1 428 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

SBU unit destroys Russian EW systems and artillery in Donetsk Operational combat group of SSU Main Directorate destroyed Groza, Silok and Pole-21M EW systems. VIDEO The operational combat group of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Main Directorate in Donetsk and Luhansk regions continues to eliminate enemy forces in eastern Ukraine. 2 310 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators SSU special operation

Over 2,000 civilians remain in Kostiantynivka Over two thousand civilians remain in Kostiantynivka, and it is almost impossible to evacuate them, - RMA More than 2,000 civilians remain in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region. It is almost impossible to evacuate them from the town. 1 495 11 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Kostiantynivka Evacuation from Donetsk region