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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Russians shelled Donetsk region 18 times: civilians wounded and evacuated 18 shellings in Donetsk region in 24 hours: damage to houses and wounded civilians. PHOTOS As a result of 18 attacks on the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts, dozens of houses and communications were damaged. Hundreds of civilians, including children, were evacuated. 834 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

A day in Donetsk region: 20 houses damaged as a result of enemy shelling Day in Donetsk region: 20 houses damaged as result of enemy shelling. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 289 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

A day in Donetsk region: two people wounded Day in Donetsk region: two people wounded, dozens of houses and cars damaged. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 408 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Correspondent Tetiana Demukh walked 7 km from Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka to Kostiantynivka 14 km on foot under drones and KABs: what "road of life" to Kostiantynivka looks like. PHOTOS Ukrainian Witness correspondent Tetiana Demukh walked the 7-kilometre route there and back along the so-called "road of life". This is the section of the route from Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka to Kostiantynivka. 2 442 2 Previously in trend: Kostiantynivka direction

Three police officers from Bukovyna died in battles in the Donetsk region Three police officers from Bukovyna were killed while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO On 14 February, while performing a combat mission in the Donetsk region, three police officers from Bukovyna – Volodymyr Voitsekhovskyi, Mykhailo Heshko and Anatolii Yurchak – were killed by Russian artillery fire. They were fighters in a special police rifle battalion. 8 028 54 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Russian strike on Bilbasivka in Woman and her 15-year-old son were injured as result of Russian strike on Sloviansk district. PHOTOS Yesterday evening, 14 February, at around 10 p.m., the community of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region came under enemy fire, resulting in injuries. 621 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Sloviansk

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Three brothers killed: details of the shelling of Kramatorsk Three brothers and man killed, there are wounded: ruscists strike Kramatorsk. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked a residential area in Kramatorsk, killing three brothers. Two women were wounded. 5 317 26 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Occupiers killed three people in Donetsk region, another 18 civilians wounded Occupiers killed three people in Donetsk region, another 18 civilians wounded. PHOTOS On 10 February, the police recorded 1,264 shellings along the front line and in the residential sector of the Donetsk region. 607 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russian agent hiding in Kyiv region exposed Russian agent uncovered, who was hiding in Kyiv region after adjusting attacks in Pokrovsk direction. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit has detained another Russian agent in the Kyiv region. The perpetrator was hiding in the capital region after directing enemy fire in the Donetsk region. 2 086 6 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters

Russia occupied the village of Bondarne in Donetsk region Ruscists occupy village of Bondarne in Donetsk region – DeepState. MAPS Russian troops have occupied the village of Bondarne and advanced in Nykyforivka in the Donetsk region. 3 521 8 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

The SSU detained an employee of Ukrzaliznytsia for cooperating with the Russian Federation SSU detained employee of Ukrzaliznytsia who "leaked" locations of Defence Forces equipment in Sloviansk. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another Russian informant in Donetsk Oblast. He turned out to be a 33-year-old employee of the regional branch of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia". 2 706 4 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Shelling of Sloviansk Enemy dropped aerial bombs on Sloviansk: 11-year-old girl and her mother killed, seven more wounded, including child. PHOTO Two people were killed and seven wounded as a result of today's air strikes on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region. 2 680 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Two dead and eight wounded in Donetsk region due to shelling Russians killed two residents of Donetsk Oblast and wounded eight others as result of enemy shelling. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have been hitting cities in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast, causing deaths and injuries. 587 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Enemy advances in Donetsk region Enemy has advanced near three settlements in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 4 305 23 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: three dead and five wounded, five settlements attacked. PHOTOS On 7 February, 1,139 enemy shellings were recorded along the front line and in the residential sector of the Donetsk region. The enemy attacks resulted in casualties and injuries. 562 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Kramatorsk after shelling Enemy launched air strike on residential area of Kramatorsk: one person was killed and others were wounded. PHOTOS At dawn, the enemy launched an air strike on a residential area of the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. 1 384 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: two people killed and three wounded, two districts attacked. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops fired 22 times on settlements in the Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 416 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russia is transferring troops to the north of Donetsk Oblast Russia is deploying troops to north of Donetsk region – Andriushchenko. PHOTOS Russian troops are moving en masse from the Berdiansk direction via Novoazovsk and Russia’s Rostov region to the north of the Donetsk region. 3 346 5 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

Russians killed 8 residents of Donetsk region, 20 more were wounded Russians killed 8 residents of Donetsk region, 20 more were wounded as result of enemy shelling. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, killing one person. 630 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russians killed one resident of Donetsk region in Dobropillia Russians killed one resident of Donetsk region in Dobropillia; in total, enemy shelled region 15 times. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, killing one person. 495 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

The occupiers struck a building in Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka Russians dropped aerial bomb on a house in Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka: father and son killed, mother and two children wounded. PHOTO On the night of 2 February, Russians dropped an aerial bomb on a residential building in Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region, where a family of five—a married couple and their three children—was staying. 4 665 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russian strike on Sloviansk Russians struck Sloviansk with three FAB-250 bombs: one woman was killed and another wounded, 14 high-rise buildings were damaged. PHOTOS Today, 1 February, Russian troops attacked Sloviansk in the Donetsk region with FABs, resulting in one fatality and one injury. 2 932 20 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

One person was killed and one was wounded as a result of shelling in Donetsk region One person was killed and one was wounded as result of Russian shelling of Donetsk region. PHOTOS Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties and injuries. 361 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Four dead and five wounded in Donetsk region in 24 hours Four dead and five wounded in Donetsk region in one day: occupiers shelled three districts. PHOTO Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties and injuries. 482 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

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. 455 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. 568 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

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. 2 144 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. 683 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. 523 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. 2 308 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

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. 361 0 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. 475 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. 431 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. 7 019 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. 325 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

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. 328 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

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. 351 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. 404 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

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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. 536 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

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. 7 965 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. 454 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

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. 17 298 69 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

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. 923 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. 1 606 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Russian advance

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Sloviansk, Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka under attack, three dead, several wounded. PHOTO Yesterday, 30 December, Russian troops shelled two districts of Donetsk Oblast. 843 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Lyman and Druzhkivka under attack, one person killed, others wounded. PHOTOS Yesterday, 29 December, Russian troops shelled two districts in the Donetsk region. 558 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region