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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The Zuivska Thermal Power Station is on fire Drones attacked Zuivska Thermal Power Station in occupied Donetsk region: there is power cut. Railways in Luhansk region and oil depot in Crimea have been hit, - media. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of Saturday, 6 June 2026, drones struck several targets in the territories of Ukraine temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation. The targets included a thermal power station, railway infrastructure in the Donbas, and a fuel depot in Crimea. 4 339 9 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

Police officer Vitaliy Pletin killed Vitalii Pletin, police officer with rifle battalion, was killed whilst carrying out combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO Vitaliy Pletin, a police officer with the Poltava Rifle Battalion, was killed in Donetsk Oblast whilst carrying out a combat mission. 2 613 13 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Russia attacked Donetsk region: over 1,200 strikes in 24 hours, casualties reported Day in Donetsk region: 6 dead and 19 wounded due to shelling by Russian Federation. PHOTOS Twelve settlements in the Donetsk region have come under fire. Residential areas have been damaged, and there are reports of civilian casualties. 441 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

shelling of the Donetsk region Four people killed, seven injured in enemy strikes on Druzhkivka and Mykolaivka in Donetsk region. PHOTOS On Friday, 5 June, Russian invaders attacked Druzhkivka and Mykolaivka in the Donetsk region. Four people were killed, and seven others were injured. 939 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Five people have been killed and a further 10 wounded in Donetsk Oblast Day in Donetsk region: 5 people killed and 10 wounded in shelling by occupiers. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out strikes in the Donetsk region. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure have been damaged in several towns across the region. 388 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

One person killed and another injured in Donetsk Oblast due to shelling Russians shelled 10 settlements in Donetsk region – one person killed and another injured. PHOTOS On 2 June, the police recorded 1,277 enemy attacks along the front line and in residential areas of the Donetsk region. 379 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Strike on a civilian service: an FPV drone injured a man in Kramatorsk Russian FPV drone attacked civil defence vehicle in Kramatorsk: one person injured. PHOTO Russian forces launched an attack using an FPV drone on an official vehicle belonging to the Civil Protection Department of Kramatorsk City Council. A man born in 1966 was injured in the attack. 567 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Shelling in Donetsk region: one person killed, nine wounded in 24 hours Over past 24 hours, Russians have shelled the Donetsk region 23 times: one person has been killed and nine wounded. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have launched attacks on two districts in the Donetsk region. 314 0

Strike on Nova Poshta in Sloviansk "Nova Poshta" branch in Sloviansk was damaged as result of drone strike. PHOTOS Overnight, Russian forces carried out a drone strike on Nova Poshta branch No. 1 in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, causing damage. 1 389 23 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

One person has been killed and others injured as a result of Russian attacks in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: dozens of houses damaged, one dead and several injured. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out hundreds of strikes on the Donetsk region. One person has been killed, six others wounded, and residential buildings damaged. 710 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region: houses destroyed and damaged in two districts Shelling of Donetsk region: 7 high-rise buildings and 3 administrative buildings destroyed and damaged. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have been heavily shelling the Donetsk region. 591 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

One dead and three wounded in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk Oblast: Kramatorsk district under attack by the Russian Federation; one person killed and three wounded. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have been heavily shelling the Donetsk region. 352 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: 3 districts under attack by Russian Federation; 5 people killed and 2 wounded in Mykolaivka. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, on 26 May 2026, Russian forces have been heavily shelling the Donetsk region. 971 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

A Russian agent who was extracting information from her son, who serves in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, has been detained in Donetsk region Russian agent who spied through her own son, soldier, has been detained in Donetsk region, - SSU. PHOTO In the Donetsk region, law enforcement officers have detained a woman suspected of collaborating with the Russian FSB and gathering information on Ukrainian military personnel. 1 975 5 Previously in trend: High treason Sentences for high treason

Donetsk region under fire: 2 dead, 21 wounded and widespread destruction Day in Donetsk Oblast: over 850 attacks, 2 dead and 21 wounded. PHOTOS In the Donetsk region, two people were killed, and 21 were injured as a result of Russian attacks over the past 24 hours. Nearly 100 civilian facilities have been damaged. 322 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russia attacked Kramatorsk with FABs: what is known about the consequences? Ruscists attack Kramatorsk and Yasnohirka in Donetsk region: 2 killed and 3 injured (updated). PHOTOS In the morning, Russian occupiers attacked Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, leaving people injured. 2 462 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Kramatorsk

Shelling of the Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: two dead and six wounded, two districts attacked. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupiers have launched attacks on settlements in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties. 682 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russian strikes on Donetsk Oblast: civilians injured, houses destroyed Day in Donetsk region: seven residents were injured in shelling, including a child. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, more than 1,300 attacks have been recorded in the Donetsk region, resulting in seven residents being injured and 40 infrastructure facilities being damaged. 386 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Donetsk region under fire: Russia attacked 12 settlements, casualties reported Day in Donetsk region: four dead and 11 wounded. PHOTOS On 21 May, 12 settlements in the Donetsk region came under fire. Four people were killed, a further 11 were injured, and 88 civilian facilities were damaged. 465 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russia attacked Druzhkivka: 4 dead Ruscists strike Druzhkivka with FAB bombs and FPV drone: 4 killed, 5 injured. PHOTO Russian occupiers attacked Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region with three FAB-250 aerial bombs fitted with UMPK guidance kits. 2 191 1

Russia has shelled Donetsk region 1,340 times: one dead and several injured Day in Donetsk region: one person killed, 11 injured. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out 1,340 attacks on the Donetsk region. One person was killed, 11 others were injured, and dozens of residential and civilian buildings were damaged. 389 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

11 wounded in Donetsk region: details of the attack 11 wounded in Donetsk region: police documented consequences of enemy shelling. PHOTOS On 19 May, Russian forces carried out 1,281 strikes along the front line and in residential areas of the Donetsk region. 368 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russia attacked Kramatorsk: buildings damaged, casualties reported Occupiers launch massive attack on Kramatorsk: 6 injured, houses damaged. PHOTOS Russian troops launched a massive attack on the districts of Kramatorsk, injuring six people. 1 193 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Kramatorsk

Shelling of the Donetsk region Enemy shells two districts of Donetsk Oblast: casualties and destruction reported. PHOTO Over the past day, May 18, 2026, Russian troops intensively attacked two districts of Donetsk Oblast. 425 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Druzhkivka on 18 May: one person killed Russian forces attacked Druzhkivka in Donetsk region: one person killed. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian occupiers have carried out an air strike on Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region. 912 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Donetsk region under fire from the Russian Federation: police document war crimes Day in Donetsk region: Russia shelled 9 settlements, four wounded. PHOTOS Due to massive shelling of the Donetsk region, people were wounded, and civilian infrastructure was destroyed in Dobropillia, Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, and other settlements. 390 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one fatality, three districts of region attacked. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out strikes on settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in one fatality. 542 0

Donetsk region under heavy Russian fire — over 1,100 strikes in 24 hours Day in Donetsk region: one person killed, four injured. PHOTOS Over 1,100 enemy strikes were recorded in the Donetsk region over the past 24 hours. One person was killed, four were injured, and residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged. 485 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russian airstrike on Druzhkivka Two people killed and one injured in Russian airstrike on Druzhkivka. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russian troops carried out an airstrike on Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region, killing two people and injuring one. 882 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Two people were killed in Donetsk Oblast, and two more were wounded Day in Donetsk region: two districts under attack, two people killed, two more wounded. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have been heavily shelling two districts in the Donetsk region. 361 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk Oblast: 2 districts under attack, one person killed, others wounded. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, on 12 May 2026, Russian forces shelled two districts in the Donetsk region. 406 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Over the past 24 hours, Russian invaders shelled three districts of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk Oblast: 3 dead, 6 wounded, occupiers shelled region 15 times. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian invaders have shelled three districts in the Donetsk region. 360 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Zakitne map Enemy has advanced near Zakitne in Donetsk Oblast, - DeepState. MAP Russian forces have advanced near Zakitne in the Donetsk region. 1 958 2 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Attack on the Bryansk Chemical Plant

The enemy attacked 10 settlements in Donetsk region: over 1,200 strikes in 24 hours Day in Donetsk region: Four people killed, three wounded. PHOTOS On 7 May, 1,221 enemy strikes were recorded along the front line and in civilian areas of the Donetsk region. Eighteen buildings were damaged, including six residential properties. 357 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russian bombs hit residential district in Kramatorsk Occupiers dropped three aerial bombs on Kramatorsk: one killed and woman injured. PHOTOS On the evening of 7 May, Russian troops dropped three aerial bombs on a residential district of the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. One person was killed, and another was injured. 1 741 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Donetsk region under heavy fire: dozens of buildings destroyed and civilians killed Day in Donetsk Oblast: Three people killed, six more wounded. PHOTOS Sixteen settlements in the Donetsk region came under enemy fire. Dozens of civilian buildings, including residential properties, were damaged. 542 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

A combat medic rescues the injured in Kramatorsk Combat medic of 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade who was at epicenter of Russian FAB explosion saved victims in Kramatorsk. PHOTOS 18+ A combat medic of the "AlterEgo" UGV battalion of the 93rd "Kholodnyi Yar" Separate Mechanized Brigade, who found herself in the epicenter of the Russian FAB strike on Kramatorsk, rushed to save the victims. 11 603 16 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Six dead and 14 wounded; two districts in the Donetsk region have been attacked Day in Donetsk Oblast: 6 killed and 14 injured, 2 districts attacked. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian forces struck populated areas in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast, leaving people dead and injured. 442 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Rodyne map Enemy advances near Pishchane and in Rodynske – DeepState. MAPS Russian occupation forces have advanced in Kharkiv Oblast and in Pokrovsk district, Donetsk Oblast. 3 387 9 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Strike on Kramatorsk on 5 May 2026 Ruscists strike central Kramatorsk with FABs: 5 killed and 12 injured, fire raging. PHOTOS On the evening of Tuesday, 5 May, Russia dropped three high-explosive bombs on the centre of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. There are reports of deaths and injuries. 5 976 24 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Strike on the Phoenix group Russian FPV drone attacked State Emergency Service’s "Phoenix" evacuation team in Donetsk region. PHOTO A Russian FPV drone attacked the "Phoenix" group during an evacuation in the Donetsk region. 1 055 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Berestok map Enemy has advanced near Berestok and Ivanopillia in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian forces are advancing in the Kramatorsk district of the Donetsk region. 2 640 3 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: two dead and eight wounded, three districts of region attacked. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out strikes on settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties. 457 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Donetsk region under Russian shelling: one person wounded Day in Donetsk region: over 1,100 strikes by Russian Federation, one person wounded. PHOTOS Over 1,100 strikes were recorded in the Donetsk region over the past 24 hours. Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, and other towns and villages came under attack. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure have been damaged. 290 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Riznykivka map Russian troops have advanced near Riznykivka in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian forces are advancing in the Bakhmut district of the Donetsk region. 1 783 2 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Consequences of the shelling of Donetsk region on 1 May As result of shelling in Donetsk region, 26 civilian facilities were damaged, including 19 residential buildings. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have been heavily shelling two districts in the Donetsk region. 293 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

More than half of Ukrainians oppose the withdrawal of the AFU from Donetsk Oblast 57% of Ukrainians oppose withdrawal of AFU from Donetsk Oblast even in exchange for security guarantees – KIIS poll. INFOGRAPHICS The majority of Ukrainians are firmly opposed to the idea of withdrawing troops from the Donetsk region in exchange for security guarantees from the US and Europe. 5 069 112 Previously in trend: Ending the war

Russia has attacked Donetsk Oblast 1,437 times: homes and businesses destroyed Day in Donetsk region: one person killed, three injured. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, on 29 April, 1,437 attacks were recorded along the front line and in residential areas of the region. The enemy attacked the towns of Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk and Mykolaivka, the settlement of Sviatohorivka, and the villages of Kindrativka, Ocheretine and Tetyanivka. 380 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region