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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Defence forces destroyed equipment and eliminated the invaders during their assault "Black Raven" repelled Russian assault in Pokrovsk direction: equipment and occupiers taken out. VIDEO Fighters of the "Black Raven" unmanned systems battalion of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" are eliminating enemy personnel and equipment on the Pokrovsk direction. 3 020 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

SIGNUM fighters destroyed shelters, cases with Mavics, batteries and drones, and 10 fibre optic complexes. Fleeing on motorcycle - but didn’t make it: Ukrainian drone belonging to SIGNUM fighters eliminated occupier along with his equipment. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance by SIGNUM operators revealed the enemy's position in the Lyman sector, from which they controlled drones via fibre-optic communication. 3 356 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector

Air strike on the occupiers’ command post in Bakhmut Ukrainian Su-27 destroys occupiers’ command post in Bakhmut with high-precision GBU-62 bomb. VIDEO A Ukrainian Su-27 pilot destroyed the occupiers' command post in Bakhmut with a GBU-62 precision bomb. 7 392 3 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

MiG-29 of the Ukrainian Air Force delivers an air strike MiG-29 strikes enemy drone operators’ positions in Donetsk region. VIDEO A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet carried out an air strike on the position of enemy drone operators in Nova Poltavka in the Myrnohrad direction. 3 574 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Lasar’s Group destroyed a column of armoured vehicles near Maksymilianivka in Donetsk Oblast Lasar’s Group fighters destroyed Russian equipment and eliminated personnel in Kurakhove direction. VIDEO A special UAV unit of the 27th Pechersk Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, Lasar's Group, filmed and published footage of the destruction of Russian equipment and the liquidation of occupation personnel near Maksymilianivka in the Kurakhove sector. 6 644 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

A drone hit an occupier, and he decided not to "wait" but to voluntarily self-destruct Russian soldier shoots himself in head after encounter with Ukrainian drone. VIDEO 18+ In the Pokrovsk direction, a Russian infantryman was about to launch an assault, but came across a "Spartan" drone of the 3rd Operational Brigade named after the Colonel Petro Bolbochan of the National Guard of Ukraine. 6 592 17 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Operators of the Rubizh brigade’s drones eliminated a Russian attack aircraft Ukrainian FPV drone eliminates Russian soldier who decided to "sunbathe". VIDEO Drone operators from the Rubizh Brigade eliminated a Russian assault trooper who decided to "sunbathe" in the Pokrovsk direction. 4 080 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

FATUM fighters eliminated at least ten occupiers 60th SMB eliminates enemy in Donetsk region - minus ten occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers of the FATUM battalion of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade (SMB) continue to eliminate Russian occupiers in the Donetsk sector. 2 406 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Bodies of eliminated occupiers Forty bodies of eliminated occupiers lie along path on outskirts of Novotoretske. VIDEO 18+ A video has been published online showing the bodies of at least four dozen occupiers killed on the outskirts of Novotoretske village, Donetsk region. 7 500 14 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

fibre optic drone Russians attacked Kramatorsk with fibre-optic drone for first time. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the evening of Sunday, 5 October, the city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, was attacked by an enemy fibre-optic drone for the first time. 7 371 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk Russian fiber-optic drone

Ukrainian drone records dozens of dead occupiers in Donetsk region Ukrainian drone recorded dozens of dead occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a Ukrainian drone recording dozens of dead occupiers on the outskirts of the village of Novotoretske in the Donetsk region. The grass is burning and the bodies of Russian soldiers are scattered in the open. 7 017 25 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in the Toretsk direction

Strike on the centre of Sloviansk Enemy struck centre of Sloviansk: eight people were wounded and at least 26 houses were damaged. VIDEO+PHOTOS Yesterday evening, at around 10:40 p.m., Russian troops shelled the city of Sloviansk once again. 2 211 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Sloviansk

Border guards from "Phoenix" destroyed a TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" in the Pokrovsk direction Minus "Solntsepok", dozen occupiers and equipment: combat work of "Phoenix" unit. VIDEO Ukrainian border guards of the Phoenix unit are destroying enemy equipment and manpower in different directions. 4 739 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

The SIGNUM group carried out a series of targeted strikes in the Lyman direction SIGNUM eliminated 10 occupiers: motorcyclist, Niva and group in forest were destroyed by precision strikes. VIDEO The SIGNUM Task Force conducted a series of precision strikes against the occupiers in the Liman sector. 3 584 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Russian man lying in the bushes Wounded Russian takes his own life on battlefield. VIDEO 18+ A wounded Russian soldier took his own life by detonating a grenade during fighting in the Pokrovsk sector. 6 504 10 Previously in trend: Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield

31-year-old Tuvan surrendered to Ukrainian border guards Tuva-born occupier surrenders to Ukrainian border guards in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, servicemen of the rapid response commandant’s office of the Chernihiv Border Detachment captured a 31-year-old Russian citizen from the Republic of Tuva, with the call sign "Taiga." 4 657 30 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Drone catches up with Russian Occupier throws down his weapon and tries in vain to escape from kamikaze drone. VIDEO The operator of a Ukrainian drone from the "SIGNUM" battalion eliminated the occupier, who threw away his assault rifle on the move and tried to flee to avoid a drone attack. 4 430 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Signum battalion fighters destroyed the occupiers’ equipment Fighters from Signum battalion destroyed occupiers and armoured transporter-tractor. VIDEO Soldiers of the Signum battalion, together with adjacent units, stopped a night attack by the occupiers and destroyed an enemy armoured transporter-tractor. The operation was conducted in the Siverskyi sector. 1 494 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukrainian fighters destroyed the occupiers within the boundaries of Yampil in Donetsk Oblast They did not saved in basement: occupiers eliminated in Yampil, Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Company of the 3rd Battalion of the 81st Airmobile Brigade eliminated two occupiers who were trying to advance into the village of Yampil in Donetsk region. 2 922 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Fighters of the 12th Azov Brigade destroy enemy drones Azov destroys enemy drones with "FPV shotgun". VIDEO Fighters of the anti-aircraft missile and artillery battalion of the 12th Azov Brigade are taking down enemy drones with an "FPV shotgun" in the Toretsk sector. 5 339 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Battle near Spirne Rubizh brigade infantrywoman Vyrva on battle near Spirne: "They told me to surrender, I replied: ’Let me die here’". VIDEO On March 2, a Russian assault group attacked a position near Spirne, defended by fighter Vyrva, soldier Shustryi and Colombian fighter Pino of the 4th Rapid Response Brigade "Rubizh" of Ukraine’s National Guard. 6 923 14 Previously in trend: Fight for Bakhmut

Drone hits Russian all-terrain vehicle Drone hits enemy light all-terrain vehicle near Pokrovsk. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the moment a Ukrainian drone hit an enemy light all-terrain vehicle near Pokrovsk. 4 990 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Zelenskyy Since start of Dobropillia counteroffensive, Ukrainian forces have liberated over 174 sq km – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Since the start of the Dobropillia counter-offensive, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have managed to liberate more than 174 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory. 1 626 10 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

Spartan drone operators eliminated occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Spartan fighters eliminated 10 occupiers who were hiding in field, forest and destroyed building. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Spartan" 3rd Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan, eliminated at least a dozen occupiers in the Pokrovsk sector. 2 476 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

A Ukrainian drone from the 107th Territorial Defence Brigade recorded the bodies of the occupiers. Ukrainian drone filmed 19 eliminated occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Drone operators of the strike UAV company "Favorit" of the 107th Territorial Defence Forces Brigade "counted" the number of eliminated occupiers during one of their sorties. 4 279 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

destroyed enemy equipment Fifty destroyed Russian armoured vehicles and military vehicles stand on side of road near Pokrovsk. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the destruction of Russian military equipment near Pokrovsk. 6 439 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Occupiers’ equipment destroyed in the Mirnograd area In Donetsk region, Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed column of Russian equipment - more than 20 vehicles were destroyed. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, near Myrnohrad, Ukrainian forces struck a powerful blow at the occupiers' equipment. 11 460 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Soldiers of the 63rd Mechanised Brigade destroyed 10 occupiers in camouflage cloaks near Lyman in Donetsk Oblast. Soldiers of 63rd SMB destroyed dozen occupiers in camouflage cloaks near Lyman in Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade "Steel Lions" struck at the occupiers near the town of Lyman in the Donetsk region. 7 010 15 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

SOF SOF fighters take control of tree line in Donetsk region. VIDEO SOF special operations soldiers were tasked to locate, enter, destroy, consolidate, and hand over recently seized enemy positions in a tree line in Donetsk region. 2 855 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian soldier eliminated in Chasiv Yar Bodies of three dozen occupiers eliminated by National Guard soldiers of "Donbas" battalion in Chasiv Yar. VIDEO 18+ National Guardsmen from the "Donbas" battalion killed several assault groups totalling about 30 occupiers in Chasiv Yar. 11 637 20 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

A dump of Russian military equipment Dump of destroyed Russian military equipment on side of road in Donetsk region. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the occupier filming destroyed Russian military equipment on the side of the road in Donetsk region. 10 237 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Anti-drone nets over roads Government working to protect main roads in frontline areas with anti-drone nets – Svyrydenko. VIDEO The government is working on key tasks to support frontline areas, including protecting main roads with anti-drone nets. 982 4 Previously in trend: Anti-drone protection

Drone operators from the 55th Brigade "Zaporizhzhia Sich" destroyed two enemy drones. Ukrainian drones destroyed Russian drones worth at least $230,000. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian drones have successfully targeted enemy UAVs. 2 964 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russians shot a family of civilians and took a child hostage Russian forces killed civilians and kidnapped child during an assault in Donetsk region - 3rd Army Corps. VIDEO Russian occupants in Donetsk region shot civilians and captured a minor girl. 17 602 65 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Elimination of occupiers in Donetsk Oblast in Novotoretske Two Skelia assault troops eliminate eight Russian occupiers in Novotoretske, Donetsk region. VIDEO In Novotoretske, Donetsk region, two soldiers from the 425th separate assault regiment "Skelia" killed an enemy assault group of eight Russian soldiers. 7 174 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Border guards captured a 61-year-old Russian man in the Pokrovsk area Ukrainian border guards capture 61-year-old Russian serviceman in Pokrovsk – SBGS. VIDEO Fighters from the Rapid Response Border Commandant’s Office of the 105th Border Detachment captured a 61-year-old Russian Army serviceman in the Pokrovsk area. 5 501 29 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

war DIU special operators destroy Russian air-defense assets, logistics lines and shelters in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. VIDEO Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine shared a video with the results of their work in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. 2 009 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Ukrainian drones flew to the positions of Russian drone operators Ukrainian drones flew to positions of Russian drone operators. VIDEO In Donetsk region, soldiers of the 8th separate regiment of Special Forces named after Prince Iziaslav Mstislavich killed two operators of enemy drones. 3 782 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Destruction of enemy equipment by a Ukrainian drone in the Donetsk direction Occupiers try to fend off Ukrainian drone and lose equipment. VIDEO A Ukrainian drone has struck Russian troops on the Donetsk front. 4 187 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Destruction of 18 Russian attack aircraft by "Madiar’s Birds" Burned near Pokrovsk: "Madyar’s Birds" eliminated 18 Russian assault troopers. VIDEO 21+ The drone operators of the 414th Brigade, the Madyar's Birds, have staged another hellish air show for the occupiers. 12 902 59 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Pokrovsk direction. The Airborne Forces reported on what is happening Russians trying to block logistics routes in Pokrovsk direction, - 7th Corps of Airborne Forces. VIDEO The Russian invaders have intensified their assault operations in the area of responsibility of the 7th Airborne Forces Corps and are trying to block logistics routes. 3 373 2 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

demolition Azov Brigade thwarted attempt by occupiers to storm Kostiantynivka direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine, together with adjacent units, prevented the Russian occupiers from storming the village of Yablunivka in the Kostiantynivka direction. 5 352 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Zelenskyy spoke about the counteroffensive operation in Donetsk Oblast Defense forces conduct counteroffensive operation near Pokrovsk and Dobropillia – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian troops are currently carrying out one of their counteroffensive operations in the Donetsk sector. 6 440 37 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction

On the anniversary of the liberation of Klishchiivka, exclusive footage of the battle was shown. Second anniversary of Klishchiivka’s liberation in Donetsk region: rare footage of final assault released. VIDEO To mark the second anniversary of the liberation of Klishchiivka, near occupied Bakhmut, troops of the Tsunami Assault Regiment released rare footage of the final assault, during which, despite fierce enemy resistance, Russian forces were killed and dislodged from fortified positions. 2 994 3

Battle in Chasiv Yar 24th Brigade Elimination of enemy assault group of six occupiers in Chasiv Yar. VIDEO 18+ Drone operators from the 24th King Danylo Mechanised Brigade eliminated a group of six Russian assault troopers. 8 350 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Destruction of Russian motorcyclists "HIMARS" MLRS crew hits group of enemy motorcyclists with cluster munition. VIDEO "HIMARS" MLRS crew successfully attacked a cluster of Russian motorised assault troops with cluster munitions. 15 554 23

A column of smoke over occupied Donetsk Explosions in temporarily occupied Donetsk: "Another bang. On Taimyrka side. There’s lot of smoke". VIDEO Explosions were heard in occupied Donetsk, and a column of smoke rose over the city. 4 248 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Paratroopers of the 46th Airborne Brigade rescued civilians in Donetsk Oblast Paratroopers of 46th SAB rescue civilians in Donetsk region under FPV drone strikes. VIDEO Servicemen of the 46th Separate Airmobile Podillia Brigade (SAB) have released footage of the evacuation of civilians from the settlement of Oleksiivka in Donetsk region. 1 655 0 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region