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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волноваха Five civilians killed and 22 injured as a result of Russian shelling in Donetsk region today - Kyrylenko. INFOGRAPHICS Russian troops continue to launch massive strikes on the territory of Donbas. 2 621 3 Previously in trend: War

Two servicemen killed in Donbas, blown up by explosive device – JFO HQ. PHOTO Two servicemen killed in Donbas, blown up by explosive device – JFO HQ. PHOTO Two Ukrainian servicemen sustained fatal injuries after being blown up by an unknown explosive device in the area of the Joint Force Operation (JFO) in eastern Ukraine on Monday. 6 330 21 Previously in trend: War

SBU counterintelligence nabs ex-"DPR" militant. PHOTOS SBU counterintelligence nabs ex-"DPR" militant. PHOTOS Counterintelligence operatives with the Security Service of Ukraine have exposed and detained a citizen of Ukraine, who is reasonably believed to have been an active member of an illegal armed group. 5 209 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

JFO report: Shyrokyne completely mined by Russian invaders. PHOTOS JFO report: Shyrokyne completely mined by Russian invaders. PHOTOS Russian occupants have the village of Shyrokyne mined completely. The press office of the Joint Forces Operation HQ reported that on August 5. 18 899 75

Photos released of Ukrainian medical vehicle hit by enemy in Donbas. PHOTOS Photos released of Ukrainian medical vehicle hit by enemy in Donbas. PHOTOS Russian occupation forces opened fire at the Joint Forces 36th Brigade's medical evacuation Humvee truck near Vodiane. 45 403 133 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko visits monument to fallen defenders of 10th checkpoint in Donbas. PHOTOS Poroshenko visits monument to fallen defenders of 10th checkpoint in Donbas. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has honoured the memory of seven Ukrainian servicemen, who died near Novoselivka village in Donetsk region in 2014. 10 838 65 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Governor Zhebrivskyi: "I asked Poroshenko to accept my resignation and he did". PHOTO Governor Zhebrivskyi: "I asked Poroshenko to accept my resignation and he did". PHOTO Pavlo Zhebrivskyi announced his resignation from the post of head of the Donetsk regional military and civilian administration. 40 062 223

Member of 57th motorized brigade Maksym Cherkun fell in action in Donbas April 16. PHOTO Member of 57th motorized brigade Maksym Cherkun fell in action in Donbas April 16. PHOTO A serviceman of the 34th separate motorized infantry battalion in the 57th separate motorized brigade Maksym Cherkun was killed in action in the Donetsk region on Monday, April 16. 1 474 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Police show aftermath of bombardment that impacted Novotroitske village on Feb. 22. PHOTOS Police show aftermath of bombardment that impacted Novotroitske village on Feb. 22. PHOTOS Two houses were damaged in the Russian mercenaries’ mortar strike on Novotroitske village (the Donetsk region) at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22. 7 440 5

Up-to-date hub school opened in frontline Ocheretyne village, - Governor Zhebrivskyi. PHOTOS Up-to-date hub school opened in frontline Ocheretyne village, - Governor Zhebrivskyi. PHOTOS A hub school was opened in Ocheretyne village after being completely refurbished. 10 560 18

Males over 16 living in occupied Donbas start being forcibly drafted into militants’ gangs. PHOTOS Males over 16 living in occupied Donbas start being forcibly drafted into militants’ gangs. PHOTOS The Russian mercenaries declared "general mobilization" of males from 16 to 55 years of age in occupied Donetsk region. 19 444 82 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Rescuers, police, army cope with consequences of recent missile strike on Novoluhanske, - Governor Zhebrivskyi. PHOTOS Rescuers, police, army cope with consequences of recent missile strike on Novoluhanske, - Governor Zhebrivskyi. PHOTOS Chairman of the Donetsk regional civil and military council Pavlo Zhebrivskyi held a meeting of the Action center dealing with consequences of yesterday's bombardment of Novoluhanske village. 4 584 9

Eight civilians injured in massive missile strike on Novoluhanske village, extensive damage caused to residential neighborhood. PHOTOS Eight civilians injured in massive missile strike on Novoluhanske village, extensive damage caused to residential neighborhood. PHOTOS The missiles launched by the Russian-occupation troops against Novoluhanske village with multiple rocket launchers damaged 37 single- and two-storey houses and 10 five-storey residential blocks. 14 483 43

Donbas resident killed by blast while trying to cut through unexploded ordnance. PHOTOS Donbas resident killed by blast while trying to cut through unexploded ordnance. PHOTOS A resident of Cherkasske village in Sloviansk larger area, born in 1983, was killed in projectile explosion. 4 621 3

Mayor of town in Donetsk region survives armed attack, gunman apprehended - National Police. PHOTO Mayor of town in Donetsk region survives armed attack, gunman apprehended - National Police. PHOTO The law enforcers establish details of the armed attack on Mayor of Bilozerske Serhii Makieiev. 5 010 14 Previously in trend: Police workdays

аброськин One law enforcer killed, two injured as police cruiser trips mine in ATO zone, National Police deputy chief says. PHOTOS The National Police squad car triggered a mine planted by the Russian saboteurs in the vicinity of Hnutove village in the Donetsk region. One officer was killed and two others were injured in explosion. 49 423 62

обстрел Terrorists fiercely shelled Marinka residential neighborhoods, - Governor Zhebrivskyi. PHOTOS The Russian militants heavily shelled Marinka residential neighborhoods with mortars late Monday, Nov. 13. 14 820 22

карачун Heavenly Hundred and volunteer fighters monument unveiled on Karachun mountain in Donetsk region. PHOTOS+VIDEO The monument to Heavenly Hundred heroes and volunteer fighters who defended territorial integrity of Ukraine in 2014 has been unveiled at Karachun mountain in Sloviansk vicinity, the Donetsk region. 14 963 30

авдеевка French senators visit Avdiivka to see aftermath of Russian aggression, - Klimkin. PHOTOS Minister Pavlo Klimkin published a photo of a delegation of French senators in the front line city of Avdiivka, the Donetsk region. 37 680 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обмен заключенные лутковская освобождение 19 prisoners transferred from terrorist-held areas to serve their sentences in government-controlled territory, - Ombudsman Lutkovska. PHOTOS A total number of people that have been transferred from penitentiary institutions in occupied areas of the Donbas has reached 166 prisoners, plus 12 people from Russia-occupied Crimea. 14 524 20 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

газопровод Construction of new gas pipeline to Avdiivka started, - Donetsk governor Zhebrivskyi. PHOTOS+VIDEO Preparatory works for the construction of Ocheretyne-Aviivka gas pipeline began in the Donetsk region. 13 751 29

зайцево Zaitseve village shelled by pro-Russian militants. PHOTOS Three houses burned down after "Donetsk People's Republic" terrorists shelled residential area of Zaitseve, the Donetsk region. 28 690 26

учения Donetsk region residents trained for territorial defense. PHOTOS Personnel of self-defense units in the Donetsk region of Ukraine underwent military training. 52 736 63

обстрелсмерть Maksym Kernychnyi, warrant officer of 72nd Brigade, killed in skirmish at Kamianka. PHOTOS On June 29, 2017, fighter of the 12th Battalion of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade Maksym Kerchynyi, born in 1978, was killed in fighting at Kamianka, Yasynuvata district, the Donetsk region. 38 377 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обстрел Pro-Russian militants shelled two villages in Donbas, destroyed dozen houses and power sub-station, - National Police. PHOTOS Militants shelled residential areas of Olhynka and Hrafske villages of Volnovakha districts of the Donetsk region. 10 493 4

бахмут Bakhmut police detained gang terrorizing local residents. PHOTO The criminals were demanding valuables from locals and threatening them. 41 265 29

турчинов марьинка Turchynov in Marinka: Ukrainian soldiers act relevant to threats and are ready to repulse any provocations by enemy. PHOTOS Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov arrived in Marinka and Krasnohorivka, the Donetsk region, due to the escalation of combat activities in the anti-terrorist operation area (ATO) and casualties among civilians caused by heavy shelling by the enemy. 39 613 50 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обстрел красногоровка Shelling of Krasnohorivka: 29 buildings damaged, including hospital and school, - Abroskin. PHOTOS 29 buildings were damaged as the town of Krasnohorivka in the Donetsk region was shelled by pro-Russian militants this morning. 21 914 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обстрел красногоровка Aftermath of militants' shelling of Krasnohorivka. PHOTOS The police took the damaged school and the hospital under protection. 56 053 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

шмель Security Service found Russian ammunition fragments in ATO area. PHOTOS Employees of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) have found fragments of Russian-made ammunition in the anti-terrorist operation area (ATO). 17 946 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

пожар обстрел Aftermath of Shyrokyne and Berdianske shelling by Russian troops. PHOTOS+VIDEO The shelling has provoked massive fires. 32 382 24

боеприпасы Two militant accomplices apprehended in Donetsk region, - Abroskin. PHOTOS One of the men possessed an arsenal of weapons. 18 110 35

солдат боец ато военнослужащий "IFV comes out and fires, machine guns or AA guns follow," - ATO fighter describes attacks on Ukrainian positions outside Marinka. PHOTOS Russian terrorist troops near Marinka (the Donetsk region) employ the tactics of raids. 22 958 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обстрел Dozen houses damaged in enemy shelling of Marinka and Krasnohorivka, - National Police. PHOTOS Last night, front line towns in the Donbas again came under the enemy fire. Investigators from the Marinka police precinct are operating on the scene. 4 594 4 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

пожар Local resident's car burnt as militants shelled Yasynuvata. PHOTO The militants continue to fire at the villages of Yasynuvata area. 13 816 68

авдеевка Militants mortared Avdiivka, hit residential area, - Abroskin. PHOTOS Today, militants continued to shell Avdiivka. 9 552 23 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

красногоровка “Russian militants cynically shelled Krasnohorivka all night," - head of Krasnohorivka CMA. PHOTOS The pro-Russian militants shelled the town of Krasnohorivka in the Donetsk region with Grads and mortars all night long. 23 867 95 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

грек балакай Militant Khodakovsky confirms death of ''Vostok'' battalion commander near Avdiivka. PHOTO The leader of the "Vostok" terrorist battalion Aleksandr Khodakovskiy confirmed the elimination of the militant commander during today's battle at Avdiivka in the Donetsk region. 345 591 419 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обстрел Residential house damaged as militants shelled Zalizne. PHOTOS Russian hybrid forces shelled Zalizne town near the frontline city of Toretsk (Donetsk region). A house was damaged in the attack. 5 073 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

сонько Volunteer revealed information about three soldiers killed near Mariupol. PHOTOS Volunteer Tetiana Barvinska revealed details about three Ukrainian servicemen whose bodies were transported to Ukraine. 127 176 147 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обсе Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, OSCE’s Kurz travel to Donetsk region. PHOTOS Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of Austria Sebastian Kurz left for Mariupol. 17 185 24

полиция "People need to be sure they have someone to protect them," - new police precinct opened in Novoluhanske, Donetsk region. PHOTOS A police precinct was opened in the village council building of Novoluhanske, the Donetsk region, on Jan. 2. 21 249 95

оружие боеприпасы Two grenade launchers, 10 grenades, ammos, and plastic explosive found in caches along front line. PHOTOS The SBU have found five caches with a large number of weapons and ammunition in the the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone. 5 775 12

дтп Eight passengers wounded as minivan rammed into passenger car in Donetsk region. PHOTOS Criminal proceedings have been opened. 10 711 13

обстрел разрушения Terrorists shelled Novobakhmutivka, damaged agricultural complex. PHOTOS Russian-hybrid troops have delivered an artillery strike on the village of Novobahmutivka in the Donetsk region. No casualties have been reported. 8 934 31 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

террорист боевик днр 'DPR' militant who fought in Debaltseve and Savur-Mohyla apprehended in Druzhkivka. PHOTOS A militant of the terrorist organization "DPR" has been apprehended in the Donetsk region. 56 717 100 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обстрел виноградное Aftermath of Russian militants’ strike on Vynohradne village near Mariupol. PHOTOS by ATO Staff The artillery strike on Vynohradne village in the vicinity of Mariupol committed by the Russian terrorists Thursday night damaged windows, doors, and walls of seven houses. The interiors of many buildings also sustained damage. 26 768 18

ничега Azov Battalion fighter Nicheha killed near Mariupol. PHOTO Azov Battalion special reconnaissance fighter Mykola Nicheha has died in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 91 416 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine