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The Donetska region of Ukraine remains a hotspot of conflict as Russian forces have made significant advances, notably near Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk. Recent reports indicate increasing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage due to intensified shelling in this area. The Donetsk region has witnessed a harrowing spate of violence, including the shelling of Kostiantynivka, causing civilian injuries and deaths. Moreover, Ukrainian defense forces continue their courageous efforts to repel invasions, as seen in the liberation efforts near Novomykhailivka and the defensive fronts in areas like Sloviansk. The relentless conflict has not only brought tragic loss of lives but has also resulted in dire humanitarian consequences, with major disruptions in essential services such as water supply. It's a critical time for the Donetska region as it grapples with constant threats while Ukrainian troops steadfastly defend against the occupiers in key strategic locations.

What regions in Ukraine are experiencing the most conflict currently?

The Donetska region, particularly areas around Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Sloviansk, is currently facing severe conflict. It is among the most affected by Russian military advances and frequent shelling, leading to a high number of civilian casualties and widespread disruption of daily life. Additionally, other regions such as Zaporizhzhia also face similar threats as Russian forces increase their aggressive postures and take control of strategic locations.

How are Ukrainian forces responding to the Russian advances in Donetsk?

Ukrainian defense forces have shown remarkable resilience and strategic acumen in the face of Russian advances in the Donetsk region. They have successfully liberated areas such as Novomykhailivka and continue to mount defensive operations to reclaim territories lost to the occupying forces. The use of advanced technology and unwavering commitment is evident as they counter attacks and protect civilian populations from sustained military threats.

What impact has the conflict had on civilians in Donetsk?

Civilians in the Donetsk region suffer greatly due to ongoing military conflicts. There's an increasing toll of casualties, both in terms of physical injuries and fatalities. Moreover, the continuous shelling and airstrikes have damaged infrastructure, disrupted basic services like water supply and electricity, and led to significant displacement of families seeking safety from the violence.

What role does international diplomacy play in addressing the conflict in Donetsk?

International diplomacy continues to be a critical factor in resolving the conflict in the Donetsk region. It involves dialogue and negotiations led by global leaders and organizations aimed at establishing ceasefires, humanitarian corridors, and eventually, a long-term peace agreement. However, despite ongoing efforts, a resolution remains complex and challenging due to differing geopolitical interests and realities on the ground.

How are local Ukrainian communities coping with the conflict in Donetsk?

Local communities in Donetsk are demonstrating remarkable resilience and solidarity in coping with the ongoing conflict. Many are organizing grassroots efforts to support affected families, provide shelter, and ensure that those displaced receive necessary aid. Community solidarity, along with support from broader Ukrainian society and international humanitarian organizations, plays a vital role in helping civilians withstand the severe impacts of the violence.

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Militants’ leader Zakharchenko to hold elections under ‘DPR’ law, without Ukrainian parties Elections in the occupied part of the Donetsk region should be held in conformity with the ‘DPR’ law and without participation of the Ukrainian parties. 47 325 295 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

путін Putin - Kyiv: Residents of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia become citizens of Russian Federation. Forever Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, in a speech in the St. George’s Hall of the Kremlin before signing the agreement on the "inclusion" of the occupied Ukrainian territories into Russia, appealed to the Ukrainian authorities. 61 980 287 Previously in trend: War

песков Russia’s Peskov on terrorist Givi elimination: “We unequivocally reject allegations of Russia’s possible involvement” The Russian authorities have nothing to do with the elimination of Somalia chieftain Mikhail Tolstykh aka Givi in occupied Donetsk. 153 077 286 Previously in trend: Terrorist Givi elimination

Terrorists are Increasing the Number of Heavy Weapons in Snizhne and Burning Houses in Sloviansk – the Ministry of Defense The ATO forces provide protection and defense of a certain part of the state border of Ukraine, continue to tighten the encirclement around villages and areas of the militants’ deployment, as well as ensure safe movement of people from villages under the control of the militants. 59 988 286 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта map Terrorists invade Kominternove near Mariupol in neutral zone on armored vehicles Pro-Russian militants on armored vehicles entered the territory of the Kominternove village in the Donetsk region Dec. 22 in the morning. 98 185 285 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

террористы камаз 50 Terrorists Killed and more than 150 Injured in Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka areas by ATO Forces, Seleznev More than 50 militants were killed and about 150 were injured in June 14 as a result of the ATO air strike on the militant’s positions in the areas of Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka. 93 366 274 Ukrainian Politics

финансирование террористов Old man from Poltava tried to deliver 1.7 million rubles to terrorists. PHOTOS Officers of the State Border Service in cooperation with law enforcement officers prevented an attempt of illegal movement of money through the line of the collision in the Donetsk region. 87 910 269 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

терроризм донбасс развалины Terrorists Fulfilled a Promise to Arrange Stalingrad in Donbas. Semenivka after the War. PHOTOS The village of Semenivka near Sloviansk looks much destroyed after several months of battles. Particularly, multi-storey buildings suffered. Private houses appeared to be less damaged. Narrow curved streets bear almost no signs of destructions, just a lot of traces of shrapnel on the walls. 150 646 266 Incidents

разведка reconnaissance Aerial reconnaissance of Dnipro-1 Regiment filmed another proof of Russian army presence in Ukraine and its preparations for onslaught. VIDEO The Dnipro-1 Regiment has once again showed proof of the presence of the Russian army in the territory of the Donbas having provided the footage of the aerial reconnaissance and its analysis. 122 665 264 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

террористы Russian Terrorists Seized Several Villages in the Donetsk Region To the north of Novoazovsk the Russian military and terrorists seized the following villages: Markyne, Kovske, Shcherbak, Klymkine, Sedovo-Vasylivka, Kuznetsi, Rozy Luksemburg. 132 260 257 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Battle for Donetsk

Head of District Party of Regions Chapter in Donetsk Oblast Dies in Suspicious Circumstances Head of District Party of Regions Chapter in Donetsk Oblast Dies in Suspicious Circumstances Head of Yasynuvata district Party of Regions organization Ivan Kosse died while fishing, supposedly having stepped on an electric cable, reports Segodnya citing its sources in law enforcement 38 579 254 Ukrainian Politics

Militants left Shyrokyne - OSCE The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine confirms that the pro-Russian militants left Shyrokyne village in the Donetsk region. 28 804 251 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

'DPR' terrorists to start issuing 'passports' to residents of Donetsk region The 'DPR' terrorist organization will start issuing 'passports' to the residents of the occupied territories of the Donetsk region by the end of February. 37 279 250 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

300 people died of flu in occupied Donetsk region, – Ministry of Defense Intelligence About 300 residents of the Donetsk region have died from flu and acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI). 31 923 248 Society

бахмут Ukraine sends reinforcements to Bakhmut, but it is not clear why - New York Times Ukraine is sending reinforcements to the ruined Bakhmut, thereby adding new forces to the bloody crucible that has already consumed large numbers of troops on both sides. In the same direction, Russia gradually strengthened its grip. 48 565 242 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Terrorists Want Control Over Entire Luhansk and Donetsk Regions "Prime Minister" of the terrorist organization Donetsk People's Republic Alexander Zakharchenko said that the DPR claims the entire territory of the Donetsk region and will not agree to a special status for its third, which it controls. 58 656 237 Ukrainian Politics

безугла We are surrendering Donetsk region, and there are no fortifications behind it, - Bezuhla, deputy head of Defence Committee, "servant of people" The deputy head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defence, and Intelligence, "servant of the people" Mariana Bezuhla, believes that the command of the Armed Forces will withdraw units from the Donetsk region, which will lead to the rapid occupation of the region. 31 323 237 Previously in trend: War

SBU officer shot dead in Volnovakha. Shooters have been identified SBU officer was shot dead from an automatic weapon in the town Volnovakha (Donetsk region). 74 681 236 Incidents

аэроразведка Russian terrorists constructed field camp in Donetsk region. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance of Dnipro-1 regiment revealed a military field camp of pro-Russian mercenaries two kilometers from the demarcation line. 91 438 232 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия военные солдаты военнослужащие ато Terrorists Left Karlivka Fleeing from the Ukrainian Army The terrorists left the village of Karlivka in the Donetsk region and retreated in the direction of Donetsk, running away from the offensive of the ATO forces. 117 161 231 Incidents

переговоры The Security Service of Ukraine Published Record of Militants’ Telephone Conversation About Shooting of Vans with Children of Refugees From Horlivka. AUDIO The Security Service of Ukraine released recording of the intercepted telephone conversations between the terrorists talking about the fusillade of the cars with Horlivka refugees’ children who tried to flee the ATO area. It is clear from the records that the car was fired at by the DPR insurgents. 137 494 229 Incidents

Amvrosiivka Downtown is Partially Destroyed by Terrorist Attacks The center of the Amvrosiivka city in the Donetsk region was partially destroyed by rocket attack. 58 795 228 Incidents

Enemy drones dropped phosphorus grenades at ammunition depot of 93rd Mechanized Brigade, - General Staff The General Staff said that the enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) committed attack on the military ammunition depot in Hrodivka village (the Donetsk region) using phosphorus grenades on the night of Feb. 19. 62 479 228 Incidents

"DPR" leaders demand law on amnesty of all militants from Ukraine The Ukrainian authorities should adopt a law on amnesty of militants who took part in the armed conflict in the Donbas. 48 467 227 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

сбу Five trucks with goods for terrorists detained in Donetsk region. PHOTOS One more convoy of trucks was detained by the State Border Service and the SBU in the Donetsk region. 35 146 225 Ukrainian Politics

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. 39 911 223 Incidents

оленівка Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation announced alleged attack by AFU on colony with prisoners of war in Olenivka: occupiers report 40 dead Ukrainian prisoners. VIDEO The Russian occupiers said that the AFU allegedly struck the colony and as a result 40 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed. 64 065 223 Previously in trend: War

окупація,світлодарськ Russian invaders entered Svitlodarsk, in Bakhmut area, - local MA. PHOTO On May 24, 2022, the Russian occupiers entered Svitlodarsk (Donetsk region) and set the Russian flag on the city council building. 47 820 222 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

сбу в законе воры "106 crime bosses apprehended at code-bound criminal's funeral in Donetsk region," - SBU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police detained 106 people outside Sviatohirsk town in the country's east, who arrived to attend the funeral of code-bound criminal Liokha Krasnodonskyi and are reported to come from the criminal milieu. 168 254 221 Incidents

Terrorists Shot Out a Car Near Shakhtyorsk and Killed a 19 -Year-Old Girl – Eye-Witnesses Во вторник между 8 и 9 вечера на трассе Ростов - Донецк в районе Шахтерска террористы из так называемой "Донецкой народной республики" расстреляли автомобиль. 125 275 212 Ukrainian Politics

faulty mortar shells AFU unit in Vremivka direction received substandard mines: "It simply does not fit". VIDEO Substandard mines continue to arrive at the frontline. This time, substandard munitions were delivered to the Vremivka direction, in the area of Velyka Novosilka. 27 603 210 Previously in trend: War

мвд министры днр Abroskin unveiled 11 'DPR ministers' who are wanted. PHOTOS Despite constant 'reshuffles' and 'arrests in the young republic', the police have time to document criminal activity of the 'ministers' and other traitors. 80 035 209 Ukrainian Politics

"DPR" militants killed State Fiscal Service employee and captured two traffic policemen - Head of Donetsk region police On June 15, 2015 two traffic police officers of the Donetsk region - Lieutenant Colonel Vitalii Balbekov and Major Oleksii Shevchenko sis not show up at work. On the same day, their wives came to the police stating that their husbands left home and did not return. 85 387 205 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обстрел разруха руины тошковка Terrorists shelled Dzerzhynsk with artillery at night, people wounded; 216 miners blocked underground, - Donetsk Interior Ministry This night pro-Russian terrorists shelled Dzerzhynsk using artillery. 23 011 204 Ukrainian Politics

данілов "We are not keeping anyone. World is big," - Danilov about residents of ORDLO after liberation of territories Residents of the occupied part of Donetsk and Luhansk regions should find a common language with other Ukrainians after deoccupation, not the other way around. 34 009 202 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War

луганщина ато Ukrainian Forces Cleared Yampil Village from Terrorists in Donbas - the Ministry of Defense. MAP Ukrainian military and the National Guard freed Yampil and Kirovsk villages (the Donetsk region) from terrorists. 100 858 201 Incidents

11 People Killed in the Snizhne Building Collapsed after an Explosion Eleven bodies were recovered in the rubble of a residential house destroyed by a bomb in Snizhne. 27 858 197 Incidents

'dpr' Russian State Duma sees Donbas as "postindustrial reservation area" From May 17, Russian State Duma is to host an exhibition titled "Industrial heritage of Donbas." Its organizers will propose to create "a postindustrial landscape recreation area" on the territory occupied by Russian militants. 87 187 195 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

блокада Donbas blockade participants provoked law enforcers near Kharkiv and Sloviansk, - police deputy chief. VIDEO Activists blocking trade with the occupied Donbas have triggered conflicts with the police near Kharkiv and at a checkpoint near Sloviansk (the Donetsk region). 46 550 195 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"

пески No undamaged buildings left in Pisky, soldiers firmly holding positions - journalist. PHOTOS There are no unscathed houses left in Pisky village in the Donetsk region, but Ukrainian soldiers are firmly holding positions. 81 706 193 Incidents

славянск телевышка карачун. TV tower to be restored near Sloviansk. PHOTOS Reconstruction of the TV tower has begun on Karachun Mountain near Sloviansk in the Donetsk region. 46 959 190 Society

війна Russia is using shed-like tank in war, it is equipped with electronic warfare complex. VIDEO At the frontline near Krasnohorivka in the Donetsk region, another Russian use of a cover from FPV drones for a tank, the design of which resembles a "shed", was spotted. 29 568 189 Previously in trend: War

Three convoys of military equipment and manpower entered Donbas from Russia - ATO HQ Three large convoys of military equipment arrived to the occupied territory of Donbas from Russia from April 3 to April 6. 48 204 189 Incidents

обстрел волноваха Interior Ministry published names of people killed and injured near Volnovakha. LIST The Interior Ministry published a list of 12 Ukrainians killed by the terrorists’ shelling of the bus near Volnovakha in the Donetsk region. 62 939 188 Incidents

Росіяни окуповують Донеччину, поки Україна має успіхи на Курщині While Kyiv is making gains in Kursk region, Russians are gradually occupying Donetsk region - Politico Since the start of the operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, the situation in certain parts of the frontline in Ukraine has deteriorated. 21 904 187 Previously in trend: War

Explosion occurred at railway in Donetsk region An explosion occurred at the railway somewhere between South Donbas and Olenivka stations at 8.35 p.m. on April 10. 50 949 184 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine

мариуполь освобождение годовщина Mariupol celebrates second anniversary of liberation. PHOTOS The city of Mariupol, the Donetsk region, has celebrated the second anniversary of its liberation from pro-Russian militants. 43 725 183 Society

Putin's Spokesman: Kremlin Sees No Reason Not to Recognize "Elections" of DPR and LPR Terrorist Organizations Russia sees no reason not to recognize the "elections" of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics. 24 306 183 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine