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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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Attacks on Dobropillia and Sloviansk Occupiers strike Dobropillia and Sloviansk: one injured, houses, vehicles, and mine facility damaged. VIDEO&PHOTOS Today, 30 April, Russian troops attacked Dobropillia and Sloviansk in the Donetsk region, causing casualties and destruction. 773 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

war Azov fighters attacked ATVs, motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks, APCs and IFVs, as well as tanks. VIDEO In the Toretsk direction, FPV drones of the unmanned systems battalion of the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade are eliminating the occupiers. 3 337 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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. 11 208 51 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

In occupied Mariupol, there is die-off of dolphins Mass die-off of dolphins and birds reported in occupied Mariupol – Andriushchenko. VIDEO More than 20 dead birds and dolphin bodies were found in the Left Bank district of occupied Mariupol. 3 395 12 Previously in trend: death of dolphins

accident in occupied makiivka Occupier in truck hit pedestrian on pedestrian crossing in occupied Makiivka. VIDEO An occupier in a truck hit a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing in occupied Makiivka, Donetsk region. 7 210 20 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

war Phoenix drones targeted field depots, armored vehicles, and enemy infantry in Donetsk region. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, operators of the Phoenix strike UAV unit destroyed field depots, armoured vehicles and supply vehicles used by the enemy to transport ammunition and personnel to frontline positions. 3 116 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

18-year-old girl escapes from occupation "I was crying when I saw Armed Forces of Ukraine": story of 18-year-old girl who fled from occupied Donetsk region. VIDEO An 18-year-old girl who lived in Makiivka in the occupied Donetsk region before the start of the full-scale war spoke publicly for the first time about her life under occupation and her escape to the government-controlled territory. 6 696 24 Previously in trend: 18-year-old girl escapes from occupation

defense of ukraine. Combat medics Last days of defense of Vuhledar: "Wounded were jumping in on move ". VIDEO After 28 years in law enforcement, she had risen to the rank of lieutenant colonel. Leaving her position as an SBI investigator, she went to the military enlistment office, concealed her rank and job title, and volunteered for a combat brigade — as a medic. For over two years, Lyubov Zalivadna served with the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Black Zaporizhians, evacuating and saving the wounded in Vuhledar. 11 302 9 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

detonation of the rf army’s grad munition Ammunition detonation of Russian 122mm Grad MLRS after Ukrainian drone strike. VIDEO Footage shared online shows the detonation of ammunition belonging to a Russian 122mm BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system, following a strike by a Ukrainian FPV drone in Donetsk region. 3 993 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment

Elimination of the occupier at close range Ukrainian soldier fills Russian invader full of lead at point-blank range. VIDEO A fighter from the police rifle battalion of the Donetsk region eliminated a Russian occupier with an assault rifle on the Toretsk direction. 15 164 29 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat

war One against six: National Guard soldier single-handedly captured group of Russian stormtroopers near Siversk. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance man Denys Melnychuk (call sign "Mel") performed a real feat near Siversk. A warrior of the "Power of Freedom" battalion of the 4th "Rubizh" National Guard Brigade single-handedly attacked the enemy position and captured six Russian stormtroopers. 11 261 16 Previously in trend: Situation at front

An occupier is driving a car on the beach of Mariupol "Liberator" from Russia’s Yaroslavl region driving car along beach among vacationers in occupied Mariupol. VIDEO Footage published online shows the "liberator" cruising along the sandy beach in occupied Mariupol. 86 754 13 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Occupation of Mariupol

Consequences of the attack on Kostiantynivka Rescuers remove bodies of two dead from rubble of house after airstrike on Kostiantynivka. VIDEO Rescuers recovered the bodies of those killed in a Russian air strike on Kostiantynivka on 19 April. 2 330 3 Previously in trend: Strikes on Kostiantynivka

war Elimination of 14 Russian occupiers in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Pokrovsk direction. Every day, the enemy attempts to break through via the tree line, showing complete disregard for the bodies of their own dead. Aerial reconnaissance by the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "SKALA" responds effectively — FPV drones and other means of destruction relentlessly stop the occupiers. 3 574 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

explosion of an anti-tank mine Vehicle carrying occupiers is blown into air after hitting anti-tank mine. VIDEO A vehicle carrying Russian occupiers was blown into the air after hitting an anti-tank mine during an attempted assault on Ukrainian positions. 4 028 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Ukrainian soldier destroying occupiers Ukrainian soldier single-handedly destroying three occupiers in close firefight. VIDEO A Ukrainian soldier killed three Russian stormtroopers in close combat in the village of Pishchane, Donetsk region. 17 947 23 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat

war "Chervona Kalyna" Brigade repelled assault on Pokrovsk direction: 240 occupiers, 21 armored vehicles and 96 motorcycles neutralized. VIDEO Today, fighters of the 14th "Chervona Kalyna" (Red Viburnum) Brigade of the National Guard repelled a large-scale mechanized assault by Russian occupiers on the Pokrovsk direction. 7 907 12 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

war Tank crewmen of 1st Separate Tank Brigade engaged enemy positions at close range in Donetsk region. VIDEO A tank of the 1st Separate Tank Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fired at an occupier's position in Donetsk region. 6 865 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Wounded occupiers are sent to assault on crutches Ruscists on crutches: Russian Federation throws wounded occupiers into assaults at Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Spartan" Brigade's aerial reconnaissance unit spotted an occupier on crutches, who was sent to assault. 6 288 21 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian assault on Novosilka Soldiers of 31st SMB repelled Russian assault on Novosilka in Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 31st SMB repelled a Russian assault by a mechanized column in Novosilka. 4 215 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

destruction of russian military equipment in donetsk region IFV vehicle with Russian assault troops explodes on anti-tank mine. VIDEO A video showing an explosion on an anti-tank mine of a Russian infantry fighting vehicle with assault troops was posted online. 8 694 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

What Toretsk looks like on 14 April 2025 Ruscists turned Toretsk into ghost town. VIDEO The Russian occupation forces turned Toretsk into a ghost city, having destroyed it with shellings. 4 447 8 Previously in trend: Battles for Toretsk Situation in the Toretsk direction

war Defence forces repel large-scale enemy attack near Klishchiivka, Donetsk region. VIDEO Together with the soldiers of the 93rd separate mechanised brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" and the 5th separate assault brigade of Kyiv, the Phoenix pilots repelled a massive enemy mechanised attack in the Donetsk region on the morning of 12 April. 3 848 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian stormtroopers before battle Soldiers of 155th SMB destroy enemy assault group during street battle in Pokrovsk sector. VIDEO Soldiers of the 155th SMB named after Anna Kyivska destroyed a Russian assault group during a close firefight in the Pokrovsk area. 12 287 5 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

situation in Dachne near Toretsk. Evacuation of wounded soldiers Evacuation at "zero line": how wounded soldiers are being transported from Dachne near Toretsk. VIDEO The journalists showed how the evacuation from the village of Dachne near Toretsk, which is held by the Defence Forces, is taking place. 3 329 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Toretsk sector Situation in the Donetsk region

fighting for village of Shevchenko in Donetsk region Minus 1100 occupiers killed and wounded: "Skala" regiment’s operation to liberate Shevchenko village near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Skala" regiment conducted a successful counter-offensive operation near Pokrovsk and established control over the village of Shevchenko. 5 467 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

sniper destroys occupier Sniper shoots at occupier during battle in Chasiv Yar. VIDEO A sniper eliminated an occupier during a battle in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region. 10 811 8 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar

machine gunner is shooting occupiers at close range Machine gunner shoots enemy "loaf" at close range and kills at least five occupiers. VIDEO The Ukrainian machine gunner destroyed an enemy assault group that had approached his position on a "loaf" and started to land. 13 798 41 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

paratrooper fighting in Avdiivka Paratrooper Vladyslav Molodykh spent 41 days single-handedly repelling occupiers’ attacks on his position in Avdiivka. VIDEO The extraordinary story of endurance and strength of paratrooper Vladyslav Molodykh. After training in the UK, his brigade was almost immediately sent to the Avdiivka area. 15 000 72 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

Ukrainian Armed Forces captured two Chinese nationals in Donetsk region Two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia taken prisoner in Donetsk region – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders captured two Chinese nationals in the Donetsk region. They fought as part of the Russian army. 15 821 93 Previously in trend: Captured Chinese nationals

occupiers Russian military shoots dead their accomplice, suspecting him of explosion at their own positions. VIDEO Information about an incident of internal violence in a unit of the Russian military in the Donetsk region was posted online. 18 213 42 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Fighting near Chasiv Yar Enemy tried to cross Oskil River and break through our defences near Kostiantynopil and Rozlyv - OSGT "Khortytsia". VIDEO Over the past day, 4 April 2025, in the Kharkiv sector, the aggressor's army advanced in Vovchansk. Ukrainian defenders did not lose any positions. 2 594 0

Russian anti-drone technology Drone operators destroying enemy "super turtle tank" and chasing its crew through weeds. VIDEO Drone operators destroyed a tank that had "state-of-the-art" Russian anti-drone defences and killed its crew in the Donetsk sector. 10 298 21 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

woman with Ukrainian flag in occupied Mariupol Woman with Ukrainian flag took to street of occupied Mariupol. VIDEO&PHOTOS In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, a woman went out into the street wrapped in a Ukrainian flag. 102 419 60 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

destruction of enemy vehicles and stormtroopers Minus tank, two IFVs, three "golf carts" and 42 stormtroopers: artillery and drones destroyed occupiers’ column near Andriivka, Donetsk region. VIDEO Ukrainian artillery and drone operators destroyed a Russian convoy that was moving to assault the village of Andriivka, Donetsk region. 7 354 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

war Defence Forces eliminate Russians hiding in treelines and ruins, trying to gain foothold in Chasiv Yar. VIDEO Russian troops continue massive attacks on Chasiv Yar, throwing new units into the battle, despite significant losses. The occupiers are hiding in tree lines, ruins of houses and other hideouts, trying to gain a foothold in the city. 5 107 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

drone attacking Russian stormtroopers Drone operators destroying occupiers and enemy equipment on "road of death" Selydove-Vyshneve-Hryhorivka. VIDEO Drone operators of Ivan Franko Group's unit monitor the Selydove-Vyshneve-Hryhorivka road from the air and destroy the occupiers and enemy equipment. 8 675 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

war Ukrainian defence forces destroyed enemy infantry and fortifications in Kramatorsk direction - Khortytsia OSGT. VIDEO In the Kramatorsk direction, FPV drones are destroying enemy firing positions and hiding places. 2 487 3 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Russians assault Uspenivka Enemy continues assault on Uspenivka, some forces eliminated on approaches – DeepState. VIDEO Russian troops are actively assaulting Uspenivka, near Pokrovsk. 2 451 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

war Drone operators equipped with thermal imagers eliminated Russian assault groups near Chasiv Yar. VIDEO The active elimination of enemy infantry using drones continues in the Donetsk region. Drone operators of the "Rarog" UAV battalion of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade eliminated Russian assault groups near Chasiv Yar. 9 051 23 Previously in trend: Situation at front

destruction of russian equipment in the krovsky sector Russian MTLB with ammunition explodes and shatters after Ukrainian drone arrives. VIDEO A Ukrainian kamikaze drone operator destroyed an enemy armored vehicle with ammunition in the Pokrovsk sector. 7 146 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

destruction of Russian Ukrainian troops eliminate assault group of five occupiers on outskirts of Toretsk. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers eliminated five Russian attack aircraft that were trying to enter a new position and gain a foothold. 7 009 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Battles for Toretsk

war Border guards destroyed cannon, Msta-B howitzer, nine trucks, two pieces of camouflaged armored equipment. VIDEO Over the past week, border guards of the Phoenix strike UAV unit of the Pomsta (Revenge) Brigade have hit and destroyed a number of important occupiers' targets in the Kramatorsk direction. The soldiers attacked a R-330 Zhytel electronic warfare system, a cannon, a 152mm Msta-B howitzer, 9 military trucks, 2 units of camouflaged armoured vehicles and 2 enemy vehicles with kamikaze drones in the Donetsk region. 1 462 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russians hit a mine on a UAZ of bread Occupiers hit mine on UAZ in Donetsk region. VIDEO The occupiers hit a mine on the road while travelling to Donetsk region. 11 403 23 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

close firefight with occupiers Desperate warrior threw his own helmet at two occupiers, forcing them to retreat, and killed Russians with burst of fire. VIDEO A Ukrainian soldier single-handedly eliminated two occupiers in close combat in the Kupyansk sector. 24 909 44 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat

Strike on enemy in Toretsk Enemy’s concentration area in Toretsk was hit, place of deployment of enemy forces was completely destroyed - General Staff. VIDEO On 21 March 2025, the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully hit the area where the Russian 1st Separate Guards Motorised Rifle Brigade of the 103rd Motorised Rifle Regiment was concentrated in a shelter and basement in the city of Toretsk, Donetsk region. 8 599 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Zelenskyy in the Donetsk region Zelenskyy arrives in Donetsk region and hears report on defense of Pokrovsk direction (updated). VIDEO Today, on 22 March 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Donetsk region on a working visit. 13 696 97 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy at the frontline

Occupiers carrying crutches lying on the road Eight eliminated occupiers, crutches and stretchers lie along road. VIDEO A video was posted online showing eight bodies of the eliminated occupiers lying along the road. 11 152 26 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers