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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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Tank fires at occupiers in Torske Tank withstands Russian UAV attack from 50 metres away and destroys occupiers’ position in Torske, Donetsk region, with three shots. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the combat work of a Ukrainian tank crew. 9 556 16 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Queue for water in occupied Donetsk Resident of occupied Donetsk outraged by lack of water and queue for water truck: "What f#cking sh#t is it?, Bastards, b#tch, are not helping f#cking bit". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a queue for water in occupied Donetsk. 11 720 73 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

elimination of occupiers near Pokrovsk Minus 14 occupiers: artillerymen and drone operators of National Guard’s Spartan Brigade eliminated enemy assault group near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Artillerymen and drone operators of the Spartan Brigade of the National Guard eliminated an enemy assault group of 14 occupiers near Pokrovsk. 4 735 7 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The ruins of Kostiantynivka "In fact, entire city is under Russian fire control," - report by Ukrainian Witness from frontline city of Kostiantynivka. VIDEO+PHOTOS Ukrainian Witness correspondent Victoria Pinchuk has visited Kostiantynivka, a frontline city in Donetsk region that is under threat of being surrounded by Russian troops. 5 515 16

Russia shelled Bilozerske on 11 August. There are wounded. Ruscists strike Bilozerske in Donetsk region: three wounded. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian troops attacked a residential area in the city of Bilozerske in Donetsk region. 738 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

The enemy attacked Sloviansk Enemy drones attacked Sloviansk again at night: houses and warehouses damaged. PHOTOS Russian attack drones attacked Sloviansk in the Donetsk region again on the night of 9 August. 900 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

war Assault by 25 occupiers on motorcycles repelled near Torske. VIDEO Twenty-five Russian occupiers on motorcycles attempted to break through the defences of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Torske, Donetsk region, but were eliminated. 3 805 7

war Russian invader climbing onto building ruins in Donetsk region was eliminated by headshot. VIDEO A Russian invader climbed onto the ruins of a building to hang either an antenna or a flag. However, a soldier from the 501st Separate Marine Battalion ended this mission with a precise headshot, eliminating the Russian in the Kostiantynivka direction in the Donetsk region. 12 808 37 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Ukrainian paratroopers defend Pokrovsk against Russian SRGs and eliminate occupiers. VIDEO For over a month, the enemy has persistently attempted to infiltrate Pokrovsk using sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRG). Their main objective is to amass manpower for further operations. 11 902 13 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian drone attacks civilians in Pokrovsk Russian kamikaze drone hovers over Pokrovsk and attacks woman dressed in white. VIDEO A video of a Russian kamikaze drone attacking a civilian woman in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, has been published online. 9 313 13 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Drone attacks occupiers’ equipment Ivan Franko Group unit fighters destroy dozen and half vehicles in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO A video has been published online showing fragments of the combat work of drone operators from the Ivan Franko Group in the Pokrovsk direction. 2 775 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Occupier shoots civilian in Udaчне, Donetsk region Occupier shoots civilian attempting to evacuate from Udachne village in Donetsk region. VIDEO 18+ A video has been published online documenting a war crime committed by a Russian serviceman in the Ukrainian village of Udachne in Donetsk region. 16 351 30 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Russian female assault trooper Russians send women assault fighters to attack Pokrovsk. VIDEO 18+ A Ukrainian drone operator in the Pokrovsk direction eliminated a Russian assault fighter, who turned out to be a woman. 21 557 76

Druzhkivka after the shelling Russian troops launched massive drone attack on Druzhkivka: at least five people were wounded. Houses, market, and shop were damaged. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the morning of 2 August 2025, Russian troops attacked Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, with drones. 2 384 1

Shelling of Sloviansk on 2 August Russian forces strike hotel and residential buildings in Sloviansk with drones. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of Saturday, 2 August, Russian invaders shelled Sloviansk, Donetsk region, once again. 1 205 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Russian drone kills civilian man Russian ’waiting’ drone kills civilian near Siversk who picked it up and placed it in his moped. VIDEO 18+ Near Siversk in Donetsk region, an operator of a Russian "waiting" drone killed a civilian man who picked up the UAV and placed it in the trunk of his moped. 11 623 27 Previously in trend: Civilian casualties in Ukraine Detonation of explosive devices

Volodymyr Zelenskyy False claims about Chasiv Yar are Russian disinformation. VIDEO In a video message, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that Russian "false claims" about the capture of Chasiv Yar is disinformation. 3 178 20 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s address

war Defense forces destroy enemy UAV command post, strike infantry, drones, truck, and armored vehicles. VIDEO "Phoenix" border guards destroyed an enemy UAV command post and struck infantry, drones, a truck, Russian armored vehicles, and a UAZ "loaf" near Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region. 2 312 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Donetsk Donetsk attacked by drones, over 150,000 customers left without power. VIDEO In the evening of 28 July, drones attacked Donetsk, temporarily occupied by Russia. 5 440 46 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Donetsk

war Counterattack for Bakhmut road: 57th Brigade warriors drove Wagner fighters out in Donetsk region. VIDEO On March 17, 2023, Ukrainian forces successfully launched a counterattack on the positions of Wagner PMC mercenaries near Bakhmut, liberating a critically important section connecting Chasiv Yar to the city itself — the so-called "road of life." 7 047 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Destruction of occupiers in armoured vehicles Artillerymen and drone operators of 155th SMB destroyed column of enemy armoured vehicles in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Artillerymen and drone operators of the 155th SMB named after Anna Kyivska repelled a mechanised assault by the occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 6 541 7 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The aftermath of the strike on Druzhkivka on 25 July Consequences of hostile strike on Druzhkivka: one wounded, 43 houses damaged. VIDEO+PHOTOS As a result of a Russian strike on Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region on 25 July, a person was wounded and there was destruction. 1 549 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Russian attack on Druzhkivka

war 63rd SMB soldiers eliminated 23 occupiers attempting to enter Torske with drone payload drops. VIDEO Soldiers of the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) of the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 23 occupiers attempting to enter Torske using drone-bomber payload drops. 2 577 6 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Arrivals in occupied Donetsk Eight strikes in occupied Donetsk: "Powerful hit in area of Zasiadko mine". VIDEO Explosions and a fire broke out in occupied Donetsk. 7 721 12 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

Consequences of the attack on Sloviansk Enemy attacked the Sloviansk district at night: cultural centre was destroyed. VIDEO On the night of 24 July, the Sloviansk community came under hostile fire again. 1 124 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

rainwater collection Resident of occupied Donetsk showed city’s balcony "water supply system": "Thank you, Russia!". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a resident of a high-rise building in occupied Donetsk collecting rainwater on his balcony. 16 220 45 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

destruction of occupiers Ukrainian drone drops thermite munitions on occupiers in shelter. VIDEO A video was published online showing the dropping of a thermite munition from a Ukrainian drone. 7 182 10 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

war Ukrainian defenders strike Russian artillery and enemy infantry in Donetsk region. VIDEO The drone systems battalion "Vartovi" of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynskyi struck Russian artillery and infantry in Donetsk region. 1 535 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Occupiers shot a cyclist Occupiers shot civilian on bicycle in village of Torske in Donetsk region. VIDEO from drone The occupiers shot a man who was riding a bicycle on the street of the village of Torske in Donetsk region. 8 502 25 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Destruction of a Russian assault group Russian assault troops scatter in all directions after drops by Ukrainian UAV. VIDEO A Ukrainian drone operator destroyed a Russian assault group of three occupiers near Pokrovsk in Donetsk region with drops. 4 749 18 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

war Ukrainian defenders entered enemy dugout and planted anti-tank mine to destroy it. VIDEO On the outskirts of Toretsk, the infantrymen of the Khyzhak Brigade conducted a daring operation, entering an enemy dugout and planting an anti-tank mine to destroy it. 7 703 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Attack by Ukrainian Air Force pilots on Russian positions AASM-250 "Hammer" aerial bombs strike occupiers’ positions in Donetsk direction. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a successful attack by Ukrainian pilots on an occupier's position in Donetsk region. 10 862 16 Previously in trend: France produces aerial bombs for Ukraine AFU aviation

The enemy struck at Nova Poshta in Sloviansk At night, Russians attacked Sloviansk with "Shahed" drones: hits on "Nova Poshta". VIDEO On the night of 18 July, Russian invaders attacked Sloviansk, Donetsk region, with four "shaheds". 1 735 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Destruction of Russian occupiers "BLACK SKY" USF fighters destroy Russian drones attacking in the Novoserhiivka area. VIDEO The BLACK SKY 3 battalion of unmanned systems of the 3rd operational purpose "Spartan" brigade is destroying Russian occupiers who keep storming the positions of the defence forces near Novoserhiivka. 3 775 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Strike on Sloviansk on 13 July Two people, including 13-year-old boy, were injured as result of Russian attack on Sloviansk. VIDEO Today, on 13 July, Russian troops shelled the city of Sloviansk once again, causing casualties, including a 13-year-old boy. 1 108 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Sloviansk after shelling Enemy struck Sloviansk: hospital, kindergarten and multi-storey buildings were damaged. VIDEO The night in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, was loud again. 1 956 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

destruction of the occupiers Russians are actively storming Novokhatske in Donetsk region, enemy infantry is reaching western outskirts of settlement - DeepState. VIDEO Russian invaders are actively storming the village of Novokhatske, Volnovakha district, Donetsk region. 2 167 2

yar,ifv,destruction,chasiv About dozen Russian assault troops in IFV drive into Chasiv Yar and killed at first intersection by drone strikes. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators have destroyed an enemy assault group in an IFV in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region. 11 897 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

drone approaches target Soldiers attack occupiers with drones: "Schweiger, enemy is at crossing!" "I’m flying, flying, f#ck!". VIDEO Drone operators from the "SIGNUM" battalion of the 53rd Prince Volodymyr Monomakh Mechanised Brigade successfully attacked a group of occupiers and enemy equipment near a river in the Lyman sector. 7 450 7 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

captured traitor from Dobropillia Simonov Miner from Dobropillia is fighting in Russian 83rd Airborne Brigade, which committed atrocities in Bucha. VIDEO Simonov Volodymyr Volodymyrovych, born 12.03.1981, was born, grew up and worked in the city of Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. In 2014, after the outbreak of Russian aggression, he gathered his family and fled to Russia, settling in Tula. 10 years later, in March 2025, Simonov finally chose his side: he signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defence and returned to Ukraine as part of the occupier's army. 9 467 26 Previously in trend: High treason

Eight people were killed in Donetsk Oblast as a result of shelling on 9 July 2025. 8 dead and 3 wounded: Russia attacked Donetsk region with drones and aircraft. VIDEO Russian troops attacked the Donetsk region, killing 8 people and injuring 3. 3 179 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russia is transferring manpower from the Zaporizhzhia direction Russia is transferring manpower from Zaporizhzhia direction to Taganrog or Rostov, - Andriushchenko. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russia is moving a large number of trucks with manpower from the Zaporizhzhia direction through Mariupol to Taganrog or Rostov (Russia). 23 425 31 Previously in trend: Military equipment

Russian strike on Kramatorsk on 4 July Russians strike Kramatorsk with rocket artillery: two wounded in serious condition. VIDEO&PHOTOS Today, on 4 July, Russians attacked Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region with rocket artillery, resulting in injuries. 1 372 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Ammunition depots hit near Khartsyzk Russian ammunition depots hit by drones near occupied Khartsyzk - SSU Security Service drones hit ammunition depots of Russian troops in the village of Velyke Orikhove near the occupied Khartsyzk in Donetsk region. 3 746 10 Previously in trend: Explosions in Khartsyzsk

Drone hits occupier Spectacular death of occupier after Ukrainian drone attack. VIDEO A Ukrainian drone operator eliminated an occupier who was walking through a weedy field in the Toretsk sector. 7 275 14 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Explosions in Khartsyzk Explosions are heard in occupied Khartsyzk. VIDEO Explosions are heard in the occupied city of Khartsyzk in Donetsk region. Local residents report the sounds of detonation. 4 758 21 Previously in trend: Explosions in Khartsyzsk

Skala regiment fighters captured occupiers Nine captured Russian soldiers. Failed attack by occupiers on Dnipropetrovsk region. VIDEO The "Skala" regiment's assault fighters captured nine Russian Armed Forces soldiers in two days of fighting. The Russian military tried to gain a foothold beyond the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions, but thanks to decisive actions and good planning, the "Skala" fighters managed to defeat the enemy. 6 701 13 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Butusov Plus

In Pokrovsk, a Russian drone attacked a car During evacuation, car was attacked by drones in Pokrovsk: civilian killed, police officer wounded. VIDEO In Pokrovsk, a car came under a targeted attack by Russian drones while evacuating seriously wounded civilians. One of the wounded men died in hospital, and a policeman sustained a shrapnel wound. 1 574 1 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Pokrovsk Shelling of Pokrovsk