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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1,670 strikes on Donetsk region in 24 hours: large-scale destruction of civilian infrastructure Day in Donetsk region: Russia launched 1,670 strikes, two residents were injured. PHOTOS On 19 November, 1,670 enemy strikes were recorded in the Donetsk region. Six settlements came under fire, and 39 civilian objects were damaged, including 29 residential buildings. 361 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

SBU detains informant directing Russian strikes on Lyman SSU detains Russian GRU informant who adjusted Russian bombings of Lyman. PHOTO The counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained another informant for Russia’s military intelligence in Donetsk region. 3 567 4 Previously in trend: Dissemination of information about the AFU

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One person was killed and another wounded as a result of enemy shelling Day in Donetsk region: 1 person killed, another wounded as result of enemy shelling. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops have been intensively shelling the Donetsk region. 383 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shahove map Defence forces repelled enemy near Shakhove. Russian troops advanced in Volodymyrivka and near Sofiivka, - DeepState. MAP Defence forces repelled the enemy near Shakhove. Russian troops are also seeing success in Donetsk Oblast. 6 313 4 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one dead and five wounded, six civilian objects destroyed. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Donetsk region, killing one person and injuring five. 530 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Novopavlivka map Enemy stormed Novopavlivka: transported equipment and dispersed troops - DeepState. MAP Yesterday, 14 November, the enemy launched an assault on Novopavlivka. 5 006 9 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Donetsk region under fire: two people wounded, eight settlements shelled Day in Donetsk region: two people wounded, nearly 2,000 enemy strikes. PHOTO On 14 November, Russian troops carried out 1,988 strikes on the Donetsk region, targeting eight settlements, including Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, and Druzhkivka. Two civilians were wounded. 481 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Syrskyi’s meeting with commanders Syrskyi: In Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions, Ukrainian troops continue inflicting heavy losses on enemy. PHOTO In the Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions, Ukrainian defenders continue inflicting heavy losses on Russian forces in manpower and equipment, restricting their movements. 2 648 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

The enemy attacked Donetsk region with FPV drones and aircraft: three people wounded Day in Donetsk region: three civilians wounded, 21 objects damaged. PHOTOS On 13 November, Russian troops launched more than 2,200 strikes on Donetsk Oblast, attacking nine settlements. Three civilians were wounded, and residential buildings, shops and infrastructure were damaged. 547 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Temporarily occupied Donetsk is under massive drone attack Drones attacking occupied Donetsk en masse: explosions heard, power outages occur. VIDEO+PHOTO On the evening of 13 November, the temporarily occupied city of Donetsk came under attack from Ukrainian drones. 6 659 23 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk UAV attack on Donetsk

One person wounded, houses and cars damaged in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: one person wounded as result of enemy shelling, houses and cars damaged. PHOTO Over the past day, Russian troops have been intensively shelling the Donetsk region. 322 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

On 10 November, Russian troops launched 2,371 strikes on Donetsk region. Day in Donetsk region: over two thousand shellings, two people killed. PHOTOS On 10 November, Russian troops shelled seven settlements in Donetsk Oblast. Two people were killed and 12 civilian objects were damaged, including four residential buildings. 788 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

SOF in Pokrovsk Special Operations Forces carry out their tasks in Pokrovsk: City is under constant shelling and small arms fire. PHOTOS Special operations forces are working in Pokrovsk. Operators from the 3rd regiment are working with a cool head, carrying out tasks to weaken the enemy and destroy their forces as much as possible. 5 721 28 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Donetsk region after shelling Day in Donetsk region: Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka under attack, 3 people killed, others wounded. PHOTOS Russian shelling killed three residents of the Donetsk region and wounded six people. 1 228 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russia attacked a minibus in Donetsk region Occupiers strike minibus in Donetsk region: three civilians wounded. PHOTO Three people were injured in the Kramatorsk district of the Donetsk region when an enemy drone struck a minibus. 1 180 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Dobropillia, Lyman and Kostiantynivka under attack, two dead, three wounded. PHOTO Over the past day, 7 November 2025, Russian troops intensively shelled the territory of the Donetsk regon. 641 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

9 shellings in Donetsk region in 24 hours: 3 people wounded Russians shelled Donetsk region: three people wounded, more than 10 buildings damaged. PHOTOS Over the past day, the occupiers have launched a series of strikes on Donetsk Oblast. 469 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

The SSU prevented a militant from fleeing to the European Union SSU detained "DPR" militant who had been fighting for "Somalia" and tried to flee to EU. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence prevented the escape from Ukraine of a militant from Russian armed groups who had been fighting in Donetsk Oblast. 4 653 16 Previously in trend: High treason

Kramatorsk Russian drone attacks Kramatorsk for second time in day, damaging three residential houses. PHOTO In the afternoon, Kramatorsk came under renewed attack. A Molniya-2 attack drone struck near a residential building in a private neighborhood. Three houses were damaged, but there were no casualties or injuries. 1 096 0

Russian strike on a passenger bus in Kramatorsk Russian drone hits passenger bus in Kramatorsk, injuring two people. PHOTOS In Kramatorsk, Russian troops attacked a passenger bus using an FPV drone. Two people, a man and a woman, were injured in the strike. 1 641 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk Russian forces shell minibus

Operational situation in Donetsk region: there are wounded and destruction Enemy shelled Donetsk region 25 times: 10 people wounded and 36 civilian objects damaged. PHOTO Over the past day, the occupiers have launched a series of strikes on Donetsk Oblast. 461 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Explosions were heard in Donetsk on 5 November Explosions rock occupied Donetsk: ammunition depot reportedly on fire. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the evening of 5 November, loud explosions were heard in temporarily occupied Donetsk. Preliminary reports indicate an ammunition depot is on fire following a strike. 6 106 13 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

In Donetsk region, the SBU detained another FSB agent SSU detained another FSB agent who adjusted Russian strikes on Kramatorsk. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another Russian agent in the Donetsk region. On behalf of the FSB, he adjusted Russian air and artillery strikes on Kramatorsk. 1 819 8 Previously in trend: High treason

Kramatorsk strike on rescuers Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk: rescue unit hit, two women wounded. PHOTOS On the morning of 5 November at 09:10 a.m., Russian troops launched three strikes on Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. 949 0

Shelling of Donetsk region - there are wounded, dead and destroyed homes Russians shelled Donetsk region 20 times: one dead, six wounded, more than 20 facilities damaged. PHOTOS Over the past day, the occupiers have launched a series of strikes on the Donetsk region. 478 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

DeepState on the situation in Pokrovsk on 4 November Occupiers continue to mass in Pokrovsk. Myrnohrad is under threat – DeepState. MAP Russian forces continue to build up manpower in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, and are organizing logistics for further infiltration deeper into the city. 9 587 50 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Zelenskyy met with soldiers of the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade of Sicheslav Situation near Pokrovsk and its outskirts: Zelenskyy meets soldiers of 25th Sicheslav Air Assault Brigade. VIDEO+PHOTOS Today, 4 November, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with soldiers of the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade in their area of responsibility and awarded them state honours. 4 954 27 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Zelenskyy visited the command post of the 4th Brigade of the National Guard’s Rubizh operational unit Zelenskyy visits command post of National Guard’s Rubizh Brigade in Dobropillia direction. PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with soldiers from the 4th Brigade of the National Guard's Rubizh Special Operations Forces, who, together with neighbouring units, are defending the Dobropillia area. The soldiers were awarded state honours. 2 426 8 Previously in trend: Awarding awards to military Rubizh Brigade Situation in Dobropillia direction

Air strike on Dobropillia Russia launch airstrike on Dobropillia: man rescued from rubble of five-storey building. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Dobropillia, Donetsk region, a man was rescued from the rubble of a residential building after another Russian air strike. 1 409 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Dobropillia

Budanov and DIU soldiers in Pokrovsk DIU soldiers continue their operation in designated area of responsibility in Pokrovsk: fierce battles with the occupiers are ongoing. VIDEO+PHOTO The "Special Forces Unit Tymur" of the DIU of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine continues its operation in one of the areas of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, which is important from the point of view of front-line logistics. Fierce battles with Russian occupiers are ongoing. 10 534 44 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

DeepState map Enemy has advanced near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast and Pryvilne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, - DeepState. MAPS Russian invaders are advancing near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast and Pryvilne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. 12 351 45 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Syrskyi in Pokrovsk Pokrovsk - we are holding. Myrnohrad - we are holding. There is no encirclement or blockade of cities, - Syrskyi. PHOTO Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the front line again. 9 822 67 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Over the past day, Russian troops attacked seven settlements in Donetsk region. Day in Donetsk region: two wounded, homes destroyed. PHOTOS On 31 October, 1,924 strikes were recorded on the front line and residential areas of the Donetsk region. Kramatorsk, Sloviansk and other settlements came under fire. 560 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Special operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate in Pokrovsk Defence Intelligence of Ukraine fighters likely launched counteroffensive near Pokrovsk – The Economist. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine are likely conducting counteroffensive actions near the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region to restore key logistics routes. 23 678 110 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

30 October in Donetsk region: consequences of massive shelling Day in Donetsk region: eight dead and 19 wounded. PHOTOS Russian strikes hit nine settlements in Donetsk Oblast, damaging residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, causing deaths and injuries. 1 165 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Sloviansk on 30 October. Three people were killed Ruscists struck Sloviansk with MLRS. Three people killed. VIDEO+PHOTO Russian occupiers attacked Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast with MLRS, resulting in deaths. 3 236 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Shelling of Donetsk region: 20 attacks, hundreds evacuated, including children Day in Donetsk region: two people killed and seven wounded. PHOTOS On 29 October, Russians shelled Donetsk region 20 times, targeting 10 settlements. 274 people were evacuated, including 24 children. 23 civilian objects were destroyed. 593 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

traitor from Druzhkivka Resident of Druzhkivka was waiting for arrival of Russian Federation and spying in homes of Ukrainian soldiers. She was detained, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service detained another Russian agent in Donetsk region. She turned out to be a 54-year-old resident of frontline Druzhkivka, recruited by the occupiers, who was waiting for the city to be captured. 6 180 6 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

Donetsk region after shelling Day in Donetsk region: three districts under attack, one person killed in Kostiantynivka. PHOTOS Yesterday, 27 October 2025, Russian troops intensively shelled the territory of Donetsk region. 451 0

The man directed Russian Lancets at Kostiantynivka. He was detained He directed "Lancets" at Kostiantynivka: SSU detained Russian agent who fled to Lviv region. PHOTO A Russian informant who was adjusting "Lancet" drone strikes on residential areas in Kostiantynivka has been detained in the Donetsk region. 3 110 7 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: 2 dead and 3 wounded, civilian infrastructure under attack. PHOTOS During the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 458 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Kucheriv Yar map Defence forces liberated Kucheriv Yar, Sukhetske and Zatyshok and repelled enemy in Pokrovsk district. Occupiers advanced in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions - DeepState. MAP Defence forces have liberated Kucheriv Yar, Sukhetske, and Zatyshok in the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region and are making advances in the Donetsk region. The enemy also has territorial gains. 9 098 7 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: four dead and one wounded, civilian infrastructure under attack. PHOTO During the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 623 1

Syrskyi Syrskyi visited Pokrovsk direction: set tasks to strengthen defences and awarded soldiers. PHOTOS Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with commanders of army corps, brigades, and military units performing combat missions in the Pokrovsk sector and directly in the area of the city of Pokrovsk. 19 895 60 Previously in trend: Syrskyi on the Donetsk region

Russia attacked the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts with guided drones and aerial bombs Day in Donetsk region: one person killed, five more wounded. PHOTOS In Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts, Russia used FPV drones and unmanned aerial vehicles: destruction of houses, damage to vehicles and critical facilities, civilians injured. 708 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region