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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карта ато Russian proxies attacked ATO forces 70 times yesterday, employed mortars and SP-guns near Mariupol, - Staff The armed conflict in eastern Ukraine continues escalating. With the support of the aggressor country, the illegal armed groups committed 70 assaults on the ATO forces over the past day using various types of weapons. 11 190 52 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта ато Enemy steps up activity along entire contact line, 52 attacks recorded over past day, - Staff The situation in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine remains strained but nevertheless controlled. 17 553 52 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

нацгвардія Units of National Guard and AFU entered Sviatohirsk, Donetsk region. VIDEO The National Guard of Ukraine confirmed the liberation of the city of Sviatohirsk, Donetsk region. 24 308 52 Previously in trend: War

Government approves SBU General Kuts for post of Donetsk region governor, – Zhebrivskyi Government approves SBU General Kuts for post of Donetsk region governor, – Zhebrivskyi On Wednesday, June 20, the Cabinet of Ministers approved nomination of Ukraine's Security Service General Oleksandr Kuts to the post of the chairman of the Donetsk regional military and civilian administration. 16 132 51

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Pokrovsk is top priority; we continue to eliminate occupier. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1,346th day of the war with Russia. 2 808 51 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s address Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

окупант Direct hit on occupier with RPG-7. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers eliminated a Russian occupier near Klishchiivka in Donetsk region with a direct hit from an RPG-7 grenade launcher. 25 444 51 Previously in trend: War

ринок,загиблі,константинівка Rescuers carry bodies of those killed by enemy strike through market in Kostiantynivka. Debris analysis is ongoing. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russia shells a market in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. The attack killed 16 people and injured 28. 12 090 51

Residential areas of Pokrovsk destroyed by Russian shellings Ukrainian soldier films destroyed Pokrovsk: "Mr President, build nuclear bomb. Until we do, they will keep pounding us like this". VIDEO A video recording of a Ukrainian soldier filming Pokrovsk, destroyed by Russian shelling, was posted online. 11 385 51 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The situation around Neskuchne Russians have captured northern outskirts of Neskuchne and are putting pressure on Velyka Novosilka After a brief pause and a regrouping of forces, the enemy is actively continuing to apply pressure toward Velyka Novosilka. Their attention is currently focused on the stretch between the settlements of Neskuchne and Vremivka. 5 907 51

вибух,донеччина,тос Spectacular detonation of ammunition of enemy TOS 1-A "Solntsepek" after attack of Ukrainian drone. VIDEO Soldiers of the 59th Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Yakov Handziuk with the help of a kamikaze drone destroyed the enemy flamethrower system TOS 1-A "Solntsepek" in the Donetsk region 34 374 51 Previously in trend: War

Two Kramatorsk residents who earlier collaborated with militants agreed to cooperate with National Police Criminal proceedings have been opened under article 260 (part 2 - creation of an illegal armed formation or participation in its activities) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. 7 701 51 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Syrskyi reported on the situation in the Pokrovsk direction Situation is difficult, but there is no blockade of Defence Forces in Pokrovsk and Kupiansk, - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with commanders who are holding back the occupiers in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration. 4 121 51 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction

Assault by occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction What the General Staff is saying General Staff on fighting in Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions: Reserve units have already detected and are eliminating enemy Effective measures are being taken to stop the advance of the Russian occupiers in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions. 10 152 50 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 9 588 50 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Turchynov Appointed Acting Chairman of Krasnyy Liman District State Administration Acting President Alexander Turchynov appointed Kostiantyn Mateychenko Acting Chairman of Krasnyy Liman District State Administration in Donetsk region. 20 651 50

війна,зсу Ruscists make "powerful breakthrough" at Chasiv Yar, which is key to offensive on Kostiantynivka - Yevlash The Russian army is amassing reserves and making a "powerful push" towards Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region. The occupiers see this settlement as a key one for continuing their offensive on Kostiantynivka and the Kramatorsk-Sloviansk agglomeration. 16 165 50 Previously in trend: War

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

Russians are infiltrating Pokrovsk and setting up mortars Russian forces are infiltrating Pokrovsk with equipment and setting up mortars - media. VIDEO Russian invaders have been infiltrating Pokrovsk since at least 6 November. 8 601 50 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

яр,часів Russians have advanced near Chasiv Yar - DeepState. MAP The Russians advanced near the town of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region, as well as Klishchiivka and Krasnohorivka in the Donetsk region. 22 111 50

Occupier under a bush Occupier hides from drones under bush and complains about life: "No food, no water... F#cking Khokhols. My leg’s blown up. Lots of corpses. So many!". VIDEO A wounded Russian soldier in the Donetsk region recorded a video complaining about the lack of food, water and communications, as well as heavy losses. 14 114 50 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

зеленський Extremely fierce hostilities continue in Donetsk region, - Zelensky President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the situation at the front. 9 607 50 Previously in trend: War

псевдореферендум Occupiers announced "results" of their pseudo-referendums The puppets of the Kremlin in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Luhansk regions have already announced the results of their pseudo-referendums for joining the Russian Federation. 19 766 50 Previously in trend: War

OSCE observers inspecting village of Sartana shelled by militants, report to be presented tomorrow The observers of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) are inspecting the recently shelled village of Sartana in the suburbs of Mariupol. 9 799 50

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. 7 028 50 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

water Occupiers supply water once every three days in Donetsk region - National Resistance Center There is a critical situation with water supply in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk region, in particular in Donetsk and Makiivka. 2 111 50 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

грады Terrorists shelled hospital in Svitlodarsk city from Grads: casualties among patients and personnel Militants of illegal armed groups committed another terrorist attack in the city of Svitlodarsk, the Donetsk region at about 3 p.m. today - they shelled the city hospital from multiple Grad rocket launchers. 53 425 50 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Why did the Russians reach Mariupol so quickly? Svyatoslav Palamar’s answer Russians quickly reached Mariupol because they did not meet proper resistance - Deputy Commander of Azov Palamar The Russian occupation forces did not meet with adequate resistance, so they were able to quickly reach Mariupol at the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. 4 998 49 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Zelenskyy on front: Syrskyi commands Pokrovsk’s defense, Kupiansk is being cleared of enemy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened a Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief meeting to hear a briefing on the frontline situation. He said Russian forces are currently concentrating their main efforts on Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. 8 895 49 Previously in trend: Situation at front Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Mass infiltration of Russian SRG into Pokrovsk: the situation is critical Situation in Pokrovsk is critical. Large number of Russian SRGs are infiltrating city, - 68th SJB Russian sabotage groups are actively infiltrating Pokrovsk, disrupting the logistics and combat order of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 11 534 49 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk 7th Corps spokesman Polevyi: "I hope infantry are clinging to Pokrovsk because of the command’s strategy" Head of communications for the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces, Colonel Volodymyr Polevyi, spoke about the defence of Pokrovsk, where infantry are "clinging to positions". 9 474 49 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

марьинка Two attacks on Marinka repelled. 10 soldiers wounded, - Kryvbas battalion advisor Kolisnyk Terrorists attacked positions of Ukrainian soldiers near Marinka, the Donetsk region, two times overnight. 25 935 49

торецк Aftermath of terrorist shelling of Toretsk. PHOTOS Last night, between 00:10 and 00:30 a.m., militants opened fire on Toretsk residential area, presumably using 152-mm self-propelled artillery. The police were alerted to assist residents and clean the rubble. No casualties have been reported. 37 987 49

Self-proclaimed republics of Donbas announce failure of weapons withdrawal The "DPR" and "LPR" announced that withdrawal of forces and armaments near Petrovske (the Donetsk region) and Stanytsia Luhanska (the Luhansk region) was disrupted. 32 074 49

арчер,archer Swedish Archer self-propelled artillery system are firing on occupiers in Donetsk region. PHOTOS Artillerymen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed Russian troops with Archer self-propelled howitzer system in January 2024 in the Donetsk region. 10 525 49 Previously in trend: War

Large-scale terrorist attack averted in M sector, - Mariupol Defense Staff It was calm in the M sector yesterday. No attacks, provocative actions, and drone flights have been reported. 28 294 49

авдіївка Russians are trying to find new ways to assault industrial zone of Avdiivka, they advanced in several places - ISW The occupants advanced west of the railway and north of Stepove. It is 3 km northwest of Avdiivka. 9 610 49

Russians have occupied Sukha Balka Russians have occupied Sukha Balka, - DeepState Russians have occupied Sukha Balka near New York and advanced near three other settlements in Donetsk region. 15 498 49 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

UN Report: At Least 3,171 Killed in Eastern Ukraine since Fighting Started in mid-April At least 3,171 killed (including at least 27 children) and 8,061 wounded (including at least 56 children) in eastern Ukraine as of 11 September. 7 060 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

лиман Russian troops hit Lyman with anti-aircraft missiles, at least six people were killed and 5 wounded, - RMA. PHOTOS At least 6 people were killed and 5 wounded as a result of shelling by Russian terrorist forces of Lyman in the Donetsk region. 6 614 48 Previously in trend: War

Pokrovsk direction What the Armed Forces say Information about ruscists’ breakthrough in Pokrovsk direction is unreliable, - StratCom of AFU The Armed Forces of Ukraine have commented on the information circulating online about the breakthrough of Russian troops in one of the frontline areas in eastern Ukraine. 10 016 48 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Rubio on the war in Ukraine Ukraine and Russia are literally fighting for 20% of Donetsk region, - Rubio The main dispute in Russia's war against Ukraine boils down to territory. Essentially, it is a struggle for approximately 20% of the Donetsk region, which the Russians have not yet been able to capture. 4 672 48 Previously in trend: US peace plan

"Russian aggression major threat to security of all of OSCE area," - US Ambassador to OSCE Baer US Ambassador to OSCE Daniel Baer says Russia's aggression against Ukraine poses major threat to security of all countries within the OSCE area. 8 567 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine must withdraw its troops from Donbas to end the war, - Peskov Ukraine must withdraw its troops from Donbas to end war, - Peskov Ukraine must withdraw its troops from Donbas to stop the war. 6 099 48 Previously in trend: Putin’s demands regarding war in Ukraine

Shemet Mi-24 helicopter crash: Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Shemet, who made last air breakthrough to Azovstal, killed. PHOTO The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter crew, which crashed while performing a combat mission on 17 December, was Oleksandr Shemet, a native of Chernihiv region and Hero of Ukraine. It was he who made the last air breakthrough to "Azovstal" in April 2022. 17 219 48 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine AFU aviation

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

javelin,джавелин Ukrainian soldiers destroy enemy BMP with Javelin. VIDEO A Russian BMP-3 was destroyed in Donetsk region, in the area of responsibility of the 231st Dnipro Territorial Defense battalion. 22 479 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 5 071 112 Previously in trend: Ending the war

Желанне Enemy occupied Zhelanne and Orlivka in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders occupied the settlements of Zhelanne and Orlivka in Donetsk region. 14 905 48 Previously in trend: War