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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Russia is returning elite units to the Zaporizhzhia direction Russia is returning marines and Crimean units to Zaporizhzhia direction - Andriushchenko. VIDEO The redeployment of marines and Crimean units (marked with two triangles) back to the Zaporizhzhia direction is being recorded. 3 949 28

Soldiers of the 82nd Brigade eliminated the occupiers and de-occupied the village of Sukhetske in Donetsk Oblast. Under Ukrainian flag again: 82nd Airborne Assault Brigade liberated Sukhetske in Donetsk region and defeated more than 60 occupiers. VIDEO Units of the 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Brigade  of the Bukovyna Airborne Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated the village of Sukhetske in the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region. 8 094 16 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers De-occupation of settlements deoccupation of the territory

Bodies of eliminated occupiers near Pokrovsk Bodies of eliminated occupiers in one of combat zones near Pokrovsk. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian paratroopers eliminated a significant number of Russian troops who were trying to gain a foothold in a small section of the frontline. 11 822 19

The Armed Forces of Ukraine cleared Torske. How did it happen? "Skelia" Regiment fighters clears Torske in Donetsk region: up to 100 ruscists eliminated, several captured. VIDEO The soldiers of the 425th separate assault regiment "Skelia" have cleared Torske in the Donetsk region from Russian occupiers. 13 382 12 Previously in trend: Fighting in the area of Torske

Russians killed five civilians in Donetsk region Ruscists killed five civilians in Donetsk Oblast: family did not want to provide information about AFU. VIDEO On 20 October 2025, the Russian occupiers committed another war crime. In the village of Zvanivka, Bakhmut district, Donetsk region, the invaders killed five civilians. 8 439 15 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

"Freedom" TV journalist Olena Hubanova and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin. Journalist Olena Hubanova and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin killed in Kramatorsk as result of "Lancet" strike. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS A journalist of the "Freedom" TV channel Olena Hubanova and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin were killed in Kramatorsk as a result of a strike by an enemy "Lancet" UAV. 13 321 14 Previously in trend: Death of journalists

Drone operators destroy occupiers’ equipment in the Donetsk direction Ivan Franko Group drone operators destroyed 11 pieces of equipment in Donetsk direction. VIDEO Drone operators of the Ivan Franko Group are destroying enemy logistics and personnel in the Donetsk sector. 2 199 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian paratroopers liberated Kuchero Yar in Donetsk Oblast Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Kucheriv Yar in Donetsk region: Ukrainian flag was raised there. VIDEO Units of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, including the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion, liberated the village of Kucheriv Yar in the Dobropillia sector. 6 855 47 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements Situation in Dobropillia direction

Russian blew himself up with a grenade on the battlefield Suicidal occupier thrown into air and hit to ground by grenade planted under his bulletproof vest. VIDEO A seriously wounded Russian man blew himself up with a grenade on the battlefield in Donetsk region. 7 961 14 Previously in trend: Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield

Border guards destroyed six pieces of equipment and eliminated 30 occupiers in Donetsk Oblast. Border guards from "Phoenix" unit destroy tank, "Shtora" EW system, and over 30 occupiers near Kostiantynivka. VIDEO Border guards of the Phoenix unit destroyed the occupiers' equipment in the direction of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. 2 377 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Two occupiers blew themselves up with grenades in the Pokrovsk direction after a battle with Spartan fighters Occupiers blew themselves up with grenades after attack by drones from 3rd Spartan Brigade. VIDEO 18+ Soldiers of the 3rd Operational Brigade of the Colonel Petro Bolbochan National Guard of Ukraine "Spartan" recorded footage of the self-destruction of two Russian soldiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 8 820 20 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Suicidal occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield

Destruction of a Russian armoured vehicle Drone operators destroyed enemy armoured vehicle during unsuccessful attempt by occupiers to attack near Horikhove. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders demonstrated rare footage of the use of enemy equipment by mechanised assault groups. 1 916 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Our soldiers eliminated the enemy’s position and took a prisoner "Enei" fighters destroy enemy positions in Toretsk and capture occupier: "What are you, cop?". VIDEO A unit of the "Enei" Special Operations Battalion of the National Police’s "Liut" Brigade successfully completed a combat mission in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 6 954 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front

abduction of Ukrainian children Russian Ombudsman Lvova-Belova publicly admitted that she had kidnapped and "re-educated" Ukrainian child from Mariupol. VIDEO Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova, who is wanted by a court in The Hague for illegal deportation of children, gave an interview in which she described how she had actually kidnapped and adopted a Ukrainian child from Mariupol after the city had been... 9 185 39 Previously in trend: Abduction of children by Russia

Drone operators from the 214th battalion eliminated nine occupiers in the Novopavlivka direction Strike drones of 214th SAB eliminated nine Russian assault troopers - no one escaped. VIDEO Drone operators of the 214th separate assault battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to effectively destroy enemy manpower in the Novopavlivka sector, near the settlements of Stepova and Oleksiivka. 4 721 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled the assault and eliminated the occupiers "Crashed into their own equipment": Defense Forces used smoke screen to repel occupiers’ assault. VIDEO Defense Forces have released footage showing occupiers crashing into their own destroyed equipment during an assault on Ukrainian positions in Donetsk region. 4 959 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupiers

Birds of Magyar eliminate occupier with FPV drone strike in Pokrovsk direction "Without pants and with legs torn off": drone of 414th Brigade rips occupier apart. VIDEO 18+ Operators of the Unmanned Systems Unit of the 414th "Birds of Magyar" Brigade struck a Russian soldier in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk region. 8 924 27 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have released a video of dead invaders in the Dobropillia direction. Dozens of occupiers’ bodies rot in Dobropillia direction: no one searches or counts them. VIDEO Servicemen of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces have filmed footage showing a "cemetery of occupiers" in the Dobropillia direction. 7 514 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukrainian drone operators eliminated an occupier who was heading in the direction of Pokrovsk Ukrainian drone sets backpack on fire - occupier burned alive. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators caught up with a Russian soldier moving toward Pokrovsk and struck him with a fiber-optic-guided FPV drone. 7 140 21 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

destruction of the Russians in Pokrovsk Enemy SRG infiltrated centre of Pokrovsk and killed civilians. Some of occupiers eliminated, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces. VIDEO Recently, an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group managed to penetrate the centre of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 8 530 13 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Soldiers from the Omega Wing showed footage of how all the fields and roads around Pokrovsk are covered with fibre optic cable. Pokrovsk direction is covered with fibre optic web: kilometres of danger. VIDEO Special forces of the separate detachment "Wings of Omega" documented footage from the suburbs of Pokrovsk with a drone. 8 976 58 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian border guards destroy the equipment and personnel of the occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Car, three trucks and motorcycle: Phoenix drones destroy occupiers’ logistics. VIDEO Border guards of the Phoenix unit continue to attack enemy logistics and destroy Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 464 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian drone operators hit a heavy flamethrower system in the Liman direction Strike on "Solntsepyok": drone hits rocket motor, triggers detonation. VIDEO Operators of SIGNUM attack drones hit a heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A "Soncepyok" in the Lyman direction. 18 929 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Explosions in Donetsk Explosions rock occupied Donetsk: probable strike on military facility. VIDEO On the night of 17 October, a series of explosions occurred in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. A fire broke out. 4 435 5 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

occupiers SSU special forces’ fiber-optic drone catches vehicle with occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO A Ukrainian fiber-optic "sleeper" drone detected a vehicle packed with Russian infantry in Donetsk region. 7 581 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Fiber-optic drones

Destruction of a Russian army column Destruction of armored column of Russian army near Shakhove, Donetsk region: "How many did you count?" - "Ten. Correction - eleven". VIDEO Footage has surfaced online showing Ukrainian forces repelling a massive assault by a Russian armored column near the settlement of Shakhove in the Donetsk region. 12 583 9 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The third assault killed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group in the Lyman direction. 3rd SAB eliminates enemy SRG in Lyman direction: "Russians won’t surrender? Fine then.". VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Assault Brigade of the 3rd Army Corps showed how they eliminated a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) in the Lyman direction. 9 505 11 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Ukrainian fighters have released footage of eliminated occupiers in an open area of the Donetsk region. Scattered bodies of dead invaders: Ukrainian fighters eliminated 30 occupiers in Dobropillia direction. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to kill enemy personnel in the Dobropillia direction of the Donetsk region. 5 570 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Situation in Dobropillia direction

A ground drone with a machine gun eliminated an occupier near Konstantinovka in Donetsk Oblast Ground drone with machine gun eliminated occupier-assault soldier in Donetsk region. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a Ukrainian ground drone with a machine gun eliminating an occupier near Konstiantynivka in the Donetsk region. 9 072 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Spartan Brigade fighters destroy occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Bodies of occupiers lie scattered in ditches and treelines: Spartan Brigade in action. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Operational Brigade of the Colonel Petro Bolbochan National Guard of Ukraine "Spartan" continue to eliminate the occupiers in Donetsk region. 5 159 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russians lying in the woods Seven eliminated invaders lie in bushes on side of road near Pokrovsk. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the bodies of the liquidated occupiers in a forest on the roadside near Pokrovsk. 7 982 13 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

advancement of our assault troops in Pokrovsk district Assault units advanced up to 1.6 km in certain areas in Pokrovsk district, - Syrskyi. VIDEO Despite the enemy's unsuccessful attempts to advance in some areas, our soldiers searched for and destroyed the enemy on the territory of 3.4 square kilometres of Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region, over the past day. 5 070 5

Russian burned to death at work Occupier, engulfed in flames, lies in midst of steppe. VIDEO 18+ A video has been published online showing a Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacking an occupier carrying a fuel canister across the steppe. 8 966 20 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Defence forces struck and eliminated the occupier with a drone in the Pokrovsk direction Occupier tried to fend off drone with stick and was killed. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators accurately hit and eliminated the occupier in the Pokrovsk sector. 4 496 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The military showed the repulsion of the Russian Federation’s offensive near Dobropillia Defense Forces repel Russian assault near Dobropillia: equipment destroyed, occupiers eliminated. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders thwarted another Russian offensive in the Dobropillia sector. The enemy suffered significant losses. 3 793 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Situation in Dobropillia direction

Soldiers from the SIGNUM battalion destroyed equipment and eliminated occupiers in the Lyman direction. "Armored" "loaf" destroyed and occupiers eliminated - combat performance by SIGNUM drone operators. VIDEO In the Lyman sector, SIGNUM attack drones operators attacked the occupiers' positions, destroying enemy equipment and manpower. 2 633 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector

Chasiv Yar: destruction of the occupiers Eliminated occupiers without legs lie in ruins of Chasiv Yar. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Security Battalion of the 101st Separate Security Brigade of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to destroy the occupiers in the area of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region. 9 170 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukrainian drone operators destroy equipment and eliminate occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Ivan Franko Group drones strike invaders: 6 vehicles, 8 motorcycles and two dozen occupiers. VIDEO Drone operators of the Ivan Franko Group continue to persistently eliminate the Russian occupiers in the Dobropillia area of the Donetsk region. 4 109 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Fighters of the 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Brigade repelled an enemy assault in Donetsk Oblast Unsuccessful assault by occupiers near Dobropillia: Defence forces destroyed enemy equipment and about 100 Russian soldiers. VIDEO On 9 October, units of the 82nd Separate Air Assault Bukovyna Brigade together with the Azov National Guard stopped an enemy attack in the Dobropillia area of the Donetsk region, where Russia sent three brigades and a regiment of marines into battle. 6 204 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukrainian soldiers destroyed 13 occupiers on motorcycles Scattered in different directions: 13 occupiers on motorcycles eliminated in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Assault troops of the 33rd separate regiment, together with adjacent units, killed a group of Russian soldiers in the Pokrovske direction. 5 909 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Border guards in the Pokrovsk direction captured the occupier "Guys, don’t come here. This is not your war": captured occupier gives "advice" to invaders. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, border guards captured another occupier who tried to "earn money for repairs". 4 221 9 Previously in trend: interview with captured occupier captured occupiers

Fighters of the Third Assault Unit destroyed a tank from the inside, other equipment and occupiers Into tank barrel and truck cab: Third Assault Brigade drones destroy Russian equipment. VIDEO The operators of the unmanned systems battalion of the Third Separate Assault Brigade showed footage of the destruction of enemy equipment and manpower in the Donetsk region. 4 071 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

An SSU special operation destroyed equipment and occupiers with powerful drones carrying 105 kg warheads. SSU special operation: drones with 105 kg of explosives destroy hangars and occupiers. VIDEO Operators of the SSU 's Special Operations Centre "A" have carried out precision strikes with FP-2 kamikaze drones on enemy positions in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region. 9 629 20 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Phoenix fighters repelled an unsuccessful Russian assault in the direction of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast Border guards of Phoenix unit repelled assault by Russian forces in Donetsk region. VIDEO On 9 October, border guards of the Phoenix unit, together with their colleagues from neighbouring units, repelled another Russian attack in the direction of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region. 3 633 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Russian SRG destroyed in Yampil: video of the SOF operation SOF soldiers destroyed Russian SRG in Yampil, Donetsk region. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces destroyed a Russian SRG in Yampil, Donetsk region. 10 082 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Attack on Kostyantynivka on 9 October Russians attacked Kostiantynivka: one person killed, four wounded, Holy Assumption Church damaged. VIDEO On October 9, Russian forces once again struck Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, killing one person and injuring several others. 1 166 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Strikes on Kostiantynivka

Fighters from the 5th Separate Assault Brigade destroyed the occupiers’ shelters and dugouts in the Kramatorsk direction. Minus 7 shelters: drones of 5th Assault Brigade in action in Kramatorsk direction. VIDEO The 5th Separate Kyiv Assault Brigade has released footage showing the destruction of Russian shelters and personnel. 1 234 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Drone operators from the 425th Regiment Skelia eliminated the occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction One caught fire, another lost leg: drone operators from 425th Skelia Regiment strike occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" eliminated a group of Russian troops in Novotoretske, in the Pokrovsk direction. 5 881 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction