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Donetsk region, Ukraine

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The Donetsk region remains a focal point in the ongoing conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Recent reports highlight significant military operations, including the use of drones by Ukrainian forces to strike Russian vehicles, as well as multiple shellings by Russian troops in areas such as Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, resulting in civilian casualties and significant structural damage. Water collection points and residential areas have faced repeated attacks, affecting hundreds of lives. Furthermore, strategic movements by both sides continue, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces actively engaging enemy positions to regain control and protect key areas from occupation advances.

How has the conflict affected civilians in the Donetsk region?

In the Donetsk region, civilians have faced significant hardships due to ongoing military actions. There have been multiple reports of injuries and fatalities from shelling and drone strikes. Many residential structures have been damaged or destroyed, leaving families without homes. Critical infrastructure, such as water collection points, has also been targeted, further impacting the daily lives of residents.

What strategic moves have Ukrainian forces made in the Donetsk region?

Ukrainian forces have employed both offensive and defensive strategies to counter Russian advances in the Donetsk region. Operations include targeted drone strikes and meticulously executed ground maneuvers. These efforts aim to disrupt enemy supply lines, reclaim strategically significant locations, and protect populated areas from attacks, thereby mitigating the overall impact on civilians.

What are the implications of the curfew in Donetsk region?

The introduction of a 19-hour curfew across much of the Donetsk region underscores the heightened security concerns due to active hostilities. This measure is primarily aimed at safeguarding residents by reducing civilian movement during anticipated surges in military activity. It also aids military operations by minimizing unintended civilian presence in conflict zones.

How have drone technologies influenced the conflict in Donetsk?

Drone technology has significantly influenced the conflict dynamics in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian forces have leveraged drones for reconnaissance and precision strikes, effectively targeting enemy positions and hindrances to strategic advances. The use of drones provides real-time intelligence and minimizes risks to personnel, enhancing operational efficiency in contested territories.

What is the current status of control over key areas in Donetsk region?

The situation in the Donetsk region remains fluid, with both Ukrainian and Russian forces vying for control over key territories. Recent engagements have seen shifts in frontline positions, but Ukrainian forces are reportedly maintaining defensive postures and mounting counterattacks to reclaim areas under Russian influence. The struggle for territorial control continues with strategic maneuvers from both sides.

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1,200 civilians evacuated in year. Incredible story of Anna from Germany and her international team 1,200 civilians evacuated in year. Incredible story of Anna from Germany and her international team ...Looking at them, you would think they were ordinary young women from Germany who had somehow ended up in Ukraine in the fifth year of the war. There are plenty of foreigners like that in Kyiv; once back home, they will excitedly tell their friends about the city of air-raid sirens and its residents, who for some reason do not go to shelters. Within a week or two, their experiences in Ukraine will be forgotten, replaced by new impressions of life at peace. 3 410 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Assault on "Godzilla" height near Soledar. Last battle of Defence Intelligence officer Oleksandr Busko Assault on "Godzilla" height near Soledar. Last battle of Defence Intelligence officer Oleksandr Busko This is the story of a man whom they tried to make the scapegoat for the failed assault on Snake Island in May 2022 — even though he was the one who had warned the leadership of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence about the senseless risk of the operation. He was removed from his post, transferred to the infantry, and branded a coward. A few months later, however, he volunteered for one of the most difficult assault missions in an attempt to save Soledar and paid for it with his life. 10 845 19 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Loss of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk will lead to new attempt to force Ukraine to surrender Loss of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk will lead to new attempt to force Ukraine to surrender At this point, only Andrii Biletsky, commander of the 3rd Corps, can take responsibility for this battle. 13 377 51 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Sloviansk direction

Drapatyi must act immediately: Butusov on critical situation in Donbas Drapatyi must act immediately: Butusov on critical situation in Donbas During the livestream, Yurii Butusov, commander of a UAV company in the 23rd Assault Regiment of the Khartiia 2nd Corps of the National Guard, discussed problems in the work of the new leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the challenges now facing the new Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi, and the situation on the front line. 22 490 43 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Sloviansk direction

First victory in war. Twelve years ago, Azov, leading Ukrainian forces, liberated Mariupol First victory in war. Twelve years ago, Azov, leading Ukrainian forces, liberated Mariupol On June 13, 2014, Ukraine gained its first major victory in the war with Russia. Mariupol was liberated by forces from the newly formed "Azov" Battalion, two companies of the "Dnipro-1" Battalion, special forces from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the 79th Separate Airborne Brigade. 5 646 26 Previously in trend: Liberation of Ukrainian territories

Call sign Kometa: "We realized that flight to Mariupol with landing force was one-way ticket" Call sign Kometa: "We realized that flight to Mariupol with landing force was one-way ticket" He dreamed of teaching history, but the war forced him to become a direct participant in it. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Brigade Artillery Group of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov", call sign Kometa, went from being an "indoor guy" who did not know how to open canned food, to an officer who is responsible not only for himself, but also for his people. 5 780 2 Previously in trend: Mariupol defense

How soldiers of 28th SMB defend sky in eastern Ukraine from Russian drones How soldiers of 28th SMB defend sky in eastern Ukraine from Russian drones Drones have changed warfare forever. Ukrainians realized this as early as 2022. The world, given the events in the Middle East, is only beginning to grasp this truth. Relatively inexpensive and easily replicated drones sometimes pose a greater threat than ballistic or cruise missiles. 125 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Enemy is facing shortage of personnel in Pokrovsk direction: occupiers who signed contract at end of January this year are being taken prisoner Enemy is facing shortage of personnel in Pokrovsk direction: occupiers who signed contract at end of January this year are being taken prisoner Pokrovsk – a small part of it – remains under the control of the Ukrainian army, but investigations have already been opened into the commanders of some units for the loss of the city. Someone has to be blamed. As far as I know, the documents have even been handed over to the SBI. And the front line itself is once again shaking the feeling that any commander can be arrested at any moment. 8 691 38 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Vadym, 155th Brigade Unmanned Systems Pilot, call sign Hurman: "We went into Pokrovsk for 16 days, but stayed there for 80 – most of that time encircled." Vadym, 155th Brigade Unmanned Systems Pilot, call sign Hurman: "We went into Pokrovsk for 16 days, but stayed there for 80 – most of that time encircled." A 44-year-old pharmaceutical company representative joined the Territorial Defense Forces in 2022 and has been continuously defending Ukraine ever since. He took part in the 2023 counteroffensive in the Zaporizhzhia direction and has been deployed in the Pokrovsk sector since late 2024. 8 631 4 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s counter-offensive in 2023 Drone operators Unmanned technologies

Command post in Huliaipole: 17 of our fighters against three Russians Command post in Huliaipole: 17 of our fighters against three Russians Censor.NET warned back in early December that the city was under threat. And, unfortunately, it was right. As of now, the enemy has already entered Lyman. Soon, there could be so many enemy troops there that it would be difficult to dislodge them. 33 651 35 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole direction False reports on the frontline situation Capture of Ukrainian cities

93rd Brigade soldier Anton Samarin: "Railway station workers in Okhtyrka refused to unload our equipment on morning of February 24 because they were… changing shifts. And cars carrying FSB officers in civilian clothes and column of Russian military vehicles were already moving through city." 93rd Brigade soldier Anton Samarin: "Railway station workers in Okhtyrka refused to unload our equipment on morning of February 24 because they were… changing shifts. And cars carrying FSB officers in civilian clothes and column of Russian military vehicles were already moving through city." At the start of the full-scale invasion, this officer was a company commander and was the first to engage the enemy in Okhtyrka, in the Sumy region. He was also the first to enter the liberated town of Trostianets. Now he serves as a battalion commander in his home 9th Brigade, which is fighting in the Donbas. 24 152 26 Previously in trend: Fight for Bakhmut Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

Yurii Butusov on current events at front: Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Zaporizhzhia Yurii Butusov on current events at front: Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Zaporizhzhia The situation in Kupiansk, the enemy’s advance on Lyman and Siversk. 7 840 6 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus

Same is happening in Myrnohrad as in Pokrovsk month ago Same is happening in Myrnohrad as in Pokrovsk month ago Another town where the same developments are unfolding and should have been dealt with a month ago is Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region 14 596 60

Pokrovsk: guys are fighting, but first enemy tank has already rolled into city Pokrovsk: guys are fighting, but first enemy tank has already rolled into city "The war won’t reach here, will it?" a young woman asks in a Pavlohrad café as she makes coffee for soldiers of the 68th Brigade. Her anxiety is easy to understand: in 2022 she was forced to leave her home in Mariinka; a little over a year ago she realized Pokrovsk was becoming increasingly dangerous and moved to Pavlohrad. Now Shahed drones buzz overhead here every night — just two months ago, this city was not seeing anything like this volume of attacks. 12 111 15 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

"Enemy has begun to infiltrate Pokrovsk because our units are short of manpower and we cannot maintain tight defensive line." "Enemy has begun to infiltrate Pokrovsk because our units are short of manpower and we cannot maintain tight defensive line." Colonel Serhii Tretiak, commander of the 68th Brigade, holds this view; his infantry are positioned not in the city but to its south. To enable pilots to drop water and ammunition onto the positions, they are provided security, as over the past month the brigade’s pilots have repeatedly been drawn into small-arms firefights, and the signals troops captured a prisoner in recent days. 10 688 40

Mykola Melnyk: "It is fact that we will lose Pokrovsk, as follows from balance of forces and assets" Mykola Melnyk: "It is fact that we will lose Pokrovsk, as follows from balance of forces and assets" Today, Pokrovsk is not just a point on the battle map but a true "nerve" of the frontline. Recently, it has become one of the main flashpoints in the confrontation between the Ukrainian army and Russian occupiers. 18 653 77

"Millionaires" from "Contract 18–24" and their comrades-in-arms held line for 12 days while fully encircled "Millionaires" from "Contract 18–24" and their comrades-in-arms held line for 12 days while fully encircled Four soldiers of the 3rd Assault Battalion of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade held the line for 12 days under complete encirclement in the village of Razine, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region. It was from here that Russian forces sought to press the offensive toward the Dobropillia–Kramatorsk highway. 8 907 14 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Helicopter pilot Viacheslav Voronyi did not hesitate to help downed board behind front line. No one else did that anymore Helicopter pilot Viacheslav Voronyi did not hesitate to help downed board behind front line. No one else did that anymore The army aviation officer was among the few helicopter crews that broke through to "Azovstal" in Mariupol and delivered the necessary supplies there, taking away the seriously wounded. Most of the helicopter pilots who carried out this mission were awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. Viacheslav Voronyi is still not honoured posthumously ... 19 041 10 Previously in trend: Russia’s attack at Mariupol

Infantry retreats Infantry retreats The infantry is retreating. 3,280 metres from the first position in Zalizne to the final position in Toretsk in 232 days. My company. 14 metres per day, less than a step per hour. 12 945 22 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region AFU retreating

Captured occupiers told how they went to Pokrovsk Captured occupiers told how they went to Pokrovsk Three servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces - Artem Smirnov, Sergey Morgunov and Eldar Zakiyev - moved towards Pokrovsk as part of different small assault groups. The outcome for them was the same, and far from being the worst compared to their comrades - captivity. 19 343 15

35 days in Toretsk. "Liut" (Rage) brigade 35 days in Toretsk. "Liut" (Rage) brigade Unique documentary footage of a clash inside a building in Toretsk with an enemy group from the Russian Armed Forces’ 132nd Motorized Rifle Brigade during a 35-day combat mission at minus 18 degrees Celsius. 10 175 12

Eight days alone at position with two POWs Eight days alone at position with two POWs In March 2025, a scout from the 155th Brigade, call sign Timon, was defending the approaches to Pokrovsk from positions in the village of Shevchenko. During this sortie, four of his comrades were killed, leaving him alone but he continued carrying out the combat task. He held the position and encountered two enemy scouts, managing to capture them on his own and spent eight days with them. 6 646 6

"94 days of fighting without rotation" — feat of fighters from NGU battalion "Donbas" near Chasiv Yar "94 days of fighting without rotation" — feat of fighters from NGU battalion "Donbas" near Chasiv Yar The feat of the soldiers from the "Donbas" Special Purpose Battalion of the 18th Sloviansk Brigade of the NGU in the area of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region. For almost three months, Ukrainian soldiers have been holding the line of defence under constant enemy fire without rotation, rest or pauses 5 935 13 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus Situation in the Donetsk region

People’s Hero of Ukraine Oleh Davydenko, call sign Chub: "People pay to leave army. And I want to go back!" People’s Hero of Ukraine Oleh Davydenko, call sign Chub: "People pay to leave army. And I want to go back!" It feels as if this man had been restoring his severely injured arm, wounded back in 2014, specifically for the full-scale invasion, just to face the enemy in battle once again. During the fighting for Bakhmut and Kreminna in 2022, the volunteer fighter-paratrooper was wounded again. Although he has been officially deemed unfit for military service, he now works as an instructor and is determined to return to the army. 5 641 8 Previously in trend: Interview with Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers

Feat of Frost platoon near Andriivka in August 2023 Feat of Frost platoon near Andriivka in August 2023 In March this year, stunning footage surfaced online, filmed by a soldier from the Third Assault Brigade’s "Frost" platoon, call sign Piro, using a GoPro helmet camera. A group of soldiers is engaged in combat for a tree line that has been razed to the ground by artillery fire. The enemy continues shelling the area with mortars and drones; there are no secure shelters. An YPR-765 armored personnel carrier rushes into the tree line, deploying a fresh group for rotation, while Piro’s group boards the APC. However, the vehicle breaks down, the evacuation is disrupted, and the group is forced to abandon it. The enemy opened targeted fire on the position, severely wounding one soldier and later the drone operator himself. 10 697 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

VUHLEDAR: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF LOSS VUHLEDAR: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF LOSS We attempted to reconstruct the sequence of events and found servicemen who were among the last to break out of the encircled city with fighting and losses, some of them withdrawing without ever waiting for an order to withdraw. 7 503 7

Last days of Vuhledar’s defence: "Wounded were jumping in on move" Last days of Vuhledar’s defence: "Wounded were jumping in on move" During her 28 years in law enforcement, she rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel and, from the position of a SBI investigator, came to the military enlistment office, hid her rank and place of work and asked to join a combat brigade as a medic. As a member of the 72nd SMB named after Black Zaporozhians, Liubov Zalyvadna has been evacuating and rescuing the wounded in Vuhledar for more than two years. 6 540 8 Previously in trend: War Tactical medicine

"Academik (Academician) on line". Last Battle of Hero of Ukraine Pavlo Sbytov. Film by Iryna Sampan "Academik (Academician) on line". Last Battle of Hero of Ukraine Pavlo Sbytov. Film by Iryna Sampan I dedicate this film to my friend, a loyal commander, Hero of Ukraine (posthumously), Pavlo Sbytov. On March 9, 2022, mechanized columns of Russian troops comprising five battalion tactical groups (up to 2,000 personnel) launched an offensive against Zachativka, near Volnovakha in the Donetsk region. At that time, these settlements were defended only by the 503rd Separate Marine Battalion and a company of the 140th SRB (Separate Reconnaissance Battalion). Under the command of battalion commander Pavlo Sbytov, the marines engaged in an uneven battle, suffering their first casualties. 6 849 2

Ukrainian soldiers strengthen defence on southern flank of Pokrovsk Ukrainian soldiers strengthen defence on southern flank of Pokrovsk The Russian Ministry of Defence has loudly announced the capture of several important villages near Pokrovsk - Pishchane, Kotlyne, Udachne - which allows the enemy to surround Pokrovsk. But in reality, since early February, Ukrainian troops have not allowed the enemy to advance a single step in this direction, and even more so, they have conducted a number of successful counterattacks that have strengthened the defence. 9 248 6

Pishchane has been liberated – overview of situation near Pokrovsk Pishchane has been liberated – overview of situation near Pokrovsk The village of Pishchane, located 5 km south of Pokrovsk, was liberated from the enemy as a result of fighting between February 2 and 6, during which more than 80 Russian occupiers from the 74th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces were eliminated. We also suffered losses, but they are significantly lower than those of the Russians. 11 212 12

Serhii Tretiak, Commander of 68th Brigade: "For as long as I have been in Pokrovsk direction, there hasn’t been single day without assaults. Five or six per day—never less." Serhii Tretiak, Commander of 68th Brigade: "For as long as I have been in Pokrovsk direction, there hasn’t been single day without assaults. Five or six per day—never less." In 2014, Serhii served as a platoon commander in the 24th Brigade and lost his battalion commander in his very first battle, personally evacuating him. At the time of the full-scale invasion, he was no longer in the Armed Forces, but he rejoined the army despite having a disability. 14 284 9

Situation in Donetsk OTG area of responsibility Situation in Donetsk OTG area of responsibility The broadcast was devoted to the situation in the area of responsibility of the Donetsk OTG (Operational-Tactical Group). 9 879 2

Why we are losing Pokrovsk and Velyka Novosilka Why we are losing Pokrovsk and Velyka Novosilka Yurii Butusov, Editor-in-Chief of Censor.NET, talks about the situation in the hottest spots of the frontline: Pokrovsk, Velyka Novosilka and Kurakhove. He also talks about the threat to Pavlohrad and Dnipropetrovsk region in general. 27 965 34

Command has lost control over situation in Pokrovsk and Velyka Novosilka Command has lost control over situation in Pokrovsk and Velyka Novosilka The situation in Pokrovsk and Velyka Novosilka has slipped out of control of the Ukrainian command. The leadership of OTG (Operational-Tactical Group) "Donetsk" (Tarnavskyi) and OSGT (Operational Strategic Group of Troops) "Khortytsia" (Hnatov) lost control, and the enemy is advancing almost daily. 44 833 91 Previously in trend: War

Situation in Pokrovsk, Velyka Novosilka, Kurakhove, Lyman directions. Oskil front Situation in Pokrovsk, Velyka Novosilka, Kurakhove, Lyman directions. Oskil front Current operational situation at the front. The enemy is concentrating its efforts in four main directions. 12 034 9

Battle for Vyshneve near Selydove: 29-year-old Mykhailo Nikitin killed over 40 occupiers Battle for Vyshneve near Selydove: 29-year-old Mykhailo Nikitin killed over 40 occupiers On the evening of October 29, a subgroup of the Burevii Brigade of the NGU, led by 29-year-old Mykhailo Nikitin, was deployed on a mission to the village of Vyshneve near Selydove to maintain their positions. The enemy had already seized control of a significant part of the village. 11 478 11

Situation regarding conflict with DeepState and reports about encirclement in Makarivka Situation regarding conflict with DeepState and reports about encirclement in Makarivka Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yurii Butusov analyzes the conflict that arose between the OSGT (Operational and Strategic Group of Troops) Khortytsia and DeepState over the report of an encirclement in Makarivka, Donetsk region. 23 031 62

Filatov, Commander of 1st Da Vinci SAB: We will be able to hold Pokrovsk if we are provided with drones and appropriate solutions Filatov, Commander of 1st Da Vinci SAB: We will be able to hold Pokrovsk if we are provided with drones and appropriate solutions Dmytro Filatov, Commander of the 1st Separate Assault Battalion "Da Vinci", on the situation around Pokrovsk and the lack of minimum state supply of drones. 8 719 18

On enemy’s war strategy for 2025 On enemy’s war strategy for 2025 Yurii Butusov’s stream . Putin’s plans for the near future 13 135 12

Critical situation that requires immediate decisions: Butusov on fighting near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove Critical situation that requires immediate decisions: Butusov on fighting near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove The stream of Censor.NET editor-in-chief Yurii Butusov is dedicated to the situation at the frontline in the area of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. 13 072 19

Rotation of incompetents. How many times do we have to do this?! Rotation of incompetents. How many times do we have to do this?! Yesterday, long-awaited news leaked to the media. Brigadier General Lutsenko has been removed from the command of the OTG "Donetsk". This untalented general had been in command of the most problematic area of our front for about a year. 24 900 78

Threat of operational encirclement of Pokrovsk Threat of operational encirclement of Pokrovsk The stream is fully dedicated to the situation near Pokrovsk 14 692 19 Previously in trend: War

Forced mobilization in occupied parts of Ukraine as example of genocide - conclusions of study Forced mobilization in occupied parts of Ukraine as example of genocide - conclusions of study The occupation administrations of the Russian Federation in the occupied territories of Luhansk and Donetsk regions systematically prepared forced mobilization long before the full-scale invasion. 8 827 66

Russia’s Offensive: Overview of front’s hot areas Russia’s Offensive: Overview of front’s hot areas The livestream is dedicated to the situation on the frontlines. The Russian offensive continues almost along the entire front. The width of our active combat front is more than 800 km. Everywhere the enemy is trying to attack and bind our forces. 11 637 21 Previously in trend: War

Taras Horpyniak, artilleryman with the 10th mountain assault brigade "Edelweiss": "The Russians were complaining: "One tank and 15 ’Ukrops’ killed two and half of our battalions" Taras Horpyniak, artilleryman with the 10th mountain assault brigade "Edelweiss": "The Russians were complaining: "One tank and 15 ’Ukrops’ killed two and half of our battalions" Taras served in the 109th Battalion of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade for almost four years. He went through the most terrible and difficult battles near Kyiv, Yakovlivka and on the outskirts of Bakhmut with this unit. 9 859 4 Previously in trend: War

Svitlodarsk: Scenario of the Future War Svitlodarsk: Scenario of the Future War The clashes at Svitlodarsk reminded the society that the war goes on, and only a thin line of strongpoints divides us from the bigger fighting. 154 249 106 Previously in trend: Svitlodarsk fighting