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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Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed $120 million worth of enemy air defence systems Unmanned Systems Forces strike enemy air defense systems worth over $120 million in less than week. VIDEO The Unmanned Systems Forces have struck high-priority targets, enemy air defense systems with an estimated value of over $120 million, in less than a week. 1 341 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Situation in the Donetsk region fightings in Kherson region

A Ukrainian paratrooper from the 7th Airborne Corps eliminated an occupier, who then detonated a grenade. Ukrainian paratrooper eliminated occupier with grenade in his hands with rifle fire. VIDEO A Ukrainian paratrooper eliminates an occupier with rifle fire in the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk region. 6 970 4 Previously in trend: Suicidal occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers hit 13 occupiers, a UAV control point and equipment in the Lyman direction. Drones from Phoenix unit hit occupiers’ "decision-making centre" and caused fireworks. VIDEO In the Lyman direction, pilots from the Phoenix border guard unit took out Russian personnel and equipment. 3 516 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector

Madyar’s Birds eliminated the UAZ crew in Donetsk region Madyar’s Birds drones eliminated crew of four Russian soldiers along with their vehicle, which got tangled in barbed wire. VIDEO On the Pokrovsk front in the Donetsk region, drone operators from the 414th Brigade "Madyar’s Birds" eliminated the crew of a Russian UAZ vehicle. 11 502 14 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

Soldiers of the SIGNUM battalion destroyed a number of occupiers’ vehicles in the Lyman direction. Minus BM "Grad", EW and Russian UAV pilots in Lyman direction: combat work of SIGNUM battalion. VIDEO Soldiers from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade destroyed a number of the occupiers' vehicles in the Lyman direction during combat sorties. 3 645 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector

Destruction of Russian army assault troops Artillery of 147th Brigade of Airborne Assault Forces destroyed Russian assault group on outskirts of Pokrovsk: minus three vehicles, two quad bikes and six occupiers. VIDEO The Russian command continues to demonstrate remarkable stubbornness, sending infantry and equipment to positions that have been targeted in advance by Ukrainian soldiers. According to Censor.NET, on the south-eastern outskirts of Pokrovsk, the enemy once again attempted to gather forces in the... 4 539 5 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

drone attacks enemy Pilots of SIGNUM battalion shot down 12 reconnaissance UAVs of occupiers in Lyman direction. VIDEO While Russian invaders try to conduct aerial reconnaissance under the cover of darkness, Ukrainian masters of the night sky are carrying out a large-scale demilitarisation operation against them. According to Censor.NET, pilots from the SIGNUM battalion have demonstrated impressive results in... 873 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

SIGNUM battalion fighters hit the occupiers’ self-propelled gun in the Lyman direction Drones of "SIGNUM" battalion destroyed occupiers’ self-propelled gun in Lyman direction. VIDEO Drone operators from the "SIGNUM" battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade demonstrated combat operations to destroy the occupiers' self-propelled artillery installation in the Lyman direction. 2 139 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

Operators from the 5th Assault Brigade showed footage of the destroyed village of Ivanivske in Donetsk Oblast. Once-thriving village of Ivanivske is now black wasteland after Russian troops: footage from 5th SAB. VIDEO Drone operators from the 5th Kyiv Separate Assault Brigade showed footage of one of the destroyed villages in Donetsk Oblast. 3 974 8 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Drone operators

Russian soldier takes his own life on the battlefield Occupier commits suicide with grenade after failed assault in Lyman direction. VIDEO Russian soldiers continue to choose death over capture or defeat on the battlefield. According to Censor.NET, a video has appeared online showing the spectacular self-elimination of an invader in the Donetsk region. 4 311 11 Previously in trend: Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield

Soldiers of the 81st Airborne Brigade repel attempts by Russian forces to advance in the village of Zakytne. Enemy infiltrates via frozen Siverskyi Donets in Zakitne: 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade drones conduct sweep. VIDEO In the settlement of Zakitne in the Donetsk region, the enemy, taking advantage of weather conditions, infiltrated via the frozen riverbed of the Siverskyi Donets. 4 476 2 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction Drone operators

Interceptor attacks Russian drone Interceptor drones of 55th Artillery Brigade "landed" 17 enemy UAVs in week. VIDEO Air defence and electronic warfare units continue to demonstrate phenomenal results in combating Russian unmanned aerial vehicles. According to Censor.NET, soldiers of the 55th Separate Artillery Brigade "Zaporizhzhia Sich" reported the mass destruction of the occupiers' reconnaissance and... 1 054 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Operators of the SIGNUM battalion eliminated Russian forces and destroyed equipment in the Lyman region. SIGNUM drones destroyed occupiers’ Ulan-2 logistics platform in Lyman direction. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade struck enemy logistics in the Lyman direction. 2 000 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

Soldiers of the 147th Brigade destroyed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group in the Pokrovsk direction. Artillery of 147th Brigade eliminated Russian SRG north of Pokrovsk with single precise strike. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders of the 147th Separate Artillery Brigade struck a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) north of Pokrovsk. 4 563 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Special forces of the 3rd Brigade of the National Guard repelled the occupiers’ assault in the Pokrovsk direction. Soldiers of Spartan brigade repelled occupiers’ assault in Pokrovsk direction and eliminated company of Russian troops. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Special Forces Brigade "Spartan" of the National Guard of Ukraine, together with adjacent units, killed a company of Russian assault troops in two days during an attempt by the occupiers to break through in the Pokrovsk direction. 2 828 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Repelling assault

The battle for Pokrovsk Situation in Pokrovsk area is deteriorating, city is "about to fall into hands" of enemy, - DeepState. VIDEO The situation in the Pokrovsk area continues to deteriorate. The enemy is pulling its infantry into the northern part of Pokrovsk. 6 932 59

Fighters of the 1st Brigade of the Troops of the Armed Forces destroyed a bridge in the Pokrovsk direction. Drone from 2nd Battalion "Black Swarm" blew up occupiers’ logistics bridge in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk region, pilots of the 2nd battalion of unmanned systems "Black Swarm" of the 1st Separate Brigade of Territorial Defence Forces named after Ivan Bohun blew up a mined bridge. 5 183 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Drone operators

In Pokrovsk, Ukrainian troops destroyed Russian self-propelled artillery Ukrainian soldiers destroyed enemy Nona-S self-propelled artillery unit in Pokrovsk. VIDEO In Pokrovsk, Ukrainian troops destroyed a self-propelled artillery unit belonging to Russian paratroopers. 1 609 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Soldiers of the Phoenix unit struck enemy personnel and equipment in Dobropillia Minus 15 occupiers and 4 cannons in Dobropillia direction: combat work of Phoenix unit. VIDEO Border guards-pilots of the Phoenix Unmanned Systems Forces struck enemy personnel, equipment and shelters in the Dobropillia direction. 2 503 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in Dobropillia direction

SIGNUM battalion fighters hit Russian artillery in the Lyman direction Minus occupiers’ Nona self-propelled guns and Grad multiple rocket launchers: combat operations by fighters of SIGNUM battalion. VIDEO Fighters from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade struck enemy artillery in the Lyman direction with strike drones. 1 392 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

Destruction of the occupiers’ deployment base SOF destroyed warehouses and bases of 29th Army of Russian Federation in occupied territories with FP-2 drones. VIDEO Over the past few days, units of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of Ukraine have conducted a large-scale operation to undermine the enemy's offensive capabilities. Using FP-2 kamikaze drones, special forces carried out precision strikes on strategic targets of the occupiers in the... 2 591 0 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Unmanned Systems Forces thwarted the enemy’s assault attempt USF pilots take out UAV control point and over 1,500 occupiers in month. VIDEO Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) grouping thwarted the enemy’s attempt to advance toward the positions of the Defense Forces in the Donetsk region. 2 348 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in the Donetsk region Repelling assault

Soldier selling weapons: over 500 drones found in his possession 549 drones found at home: A soldier selling weapons exposed in Donetsk region. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Donetsk Oblast, a soldier was detained for illegally selling weapons, including MANPADS and machine guns. During a search, more than 500 drones, explosives, and electric detonators were found in his possession. 7 025 50 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

Drone drops ammunition on target Two strikes by "Hostri Kartuzy" drones thwarted occupiers’ assault in Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Drone operators from the "Hostri Kartuzy" unit destroyed an assault group of Russian occupiers with two accurate drops during suburban battles in Donetsk Oblast. 4 821 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

drone attacks grad In Donetsk region, NGU fighters destroyed BM-21 "Grad" MLRS with strike drones. VIDEO Operators of the Lasar's Group strike drone unit of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed a Russian BM-21 "Grad" multiple launch rocket system in Donetsk Oblast. 1 761 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Nemesis Brigade strikes six Russian air defense systems and radars Unmanned Systems Forces of 412th Nemesis Brigade struck six enemy air defense systems in occupied territories in 48 hours. VIDEO The Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the 412th Nemesis Brigade struck six enemy air defense systems and radars in the temporarily occupied territories. 2 171 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

USF fighters of the 414th Brigade Ptakhy Madyara repelled the occupiers’ assault in Donetsk Oblast. "Madyar’s Birds" repelled the assault and destroyed enemy armoured vehicles in Donetsk region. VIDEO Unmanned systems forces thwarted an enemy offensive with tanks and armoured vehicles in the Donetsk region. 5 725 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Repelling assault

SOF fighters cleared the area of occupiers in the Donetsk direction. 8th Special Operations Forces regiment carried out raid in snow-covered forest and captured three occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Operators from the 8th Special Operations Forces Regiment carried out successful special operations in one of the areas in the Donetsk region. 6 296 15 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat

SOF drone operators destroyed fuel facilities in Crimea and Donetsk region SOF destroyed enemy warehouses and fuel trains in Crimea and Donetsk region. VIDEO Special operations forces carried out strikes on enemy logistics facilities in temporarily occupied territories. 5 531 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukraine SOF raid in Donetsk region captures two Russian troops Soldiers of 8th SOF Regiment capture two ruscists and take control of enemy position in Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 8th Special Operations Forces (SOF) Regiment carried out a raid on an enemy position in the Donetsk region. 2 506 6 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat captured occupiers

Belarusian volunteer sniper eliminated Russian soldiers in Donetsk region Belarusian volunteer snipers eliminate five occupiers in treeline. VIDEO Footage has surfaced online showing Belarusian volunteer snipers engaging the occupiers in a tree line. 5 726 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Destruction of the occupiers’ command post in the Donetsk region by SOF fighters SOF fighters destroyed enemy’s command post and warehouses in Donetsk region. VIDEO On the night of 1 January, units of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces carried out a series of successful strikes on enemy military targets in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk Oblast. 3 021 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

SIGNUM battalion fighters shot down 9 enemy UAVs in the Lyman direction SIGNUM fighters destroyed 9 enemy drones in Lyman direction. VIDEO During combat missions, drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion neutralised and destroyed nine enemy drones. 777 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

Soldiers of the 60th Brigade reported the destruction of equipment and occupiers in 2025 in the Lyman direction. In 2025, fighters of 60th Mechanised Brigade take out more than 8,200 occupiers, dozens of tanks and 13,500 UAVs. VIDEO The painstaking work of artillerymen, infantrymen and drone operators of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade has yielded significant results in the fight against the enemy in the Lyman direction. 1 986 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Omega-West fighters hit a boiler pipe in Rodynske, where the occupiers were hiding. Omega-West drones hit occupiers hiding in a boiler house pipe in Rodynske. VIDEO Fighters of "Riddick’s Group" of the Omega-West special unit carried out a combat mission and killed enemy personnel in the settlement of Rodynske. 6 637 14 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Special operations forces struck the Tamanneftegaz terminal on Russian territory. SOF strike "Tamanneftegaz" terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. VIDEO On the night of December 31, Deep Strike units of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) successfully hit the "Tamanneftegaz" terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. 6 214 5 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Soldiers of the 55th Brigade destroyed a column of occupiers’ equipment in the Pokrovsk direction. 55th Brigade artillery destroys column of Russian buggies in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO A column of Russian assault vehicles on buggies was destroyed by Ukrainian artillery in the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk region. 5 863 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian flag in Rodynske Rodynske under control of Defence Forces. Occupiers who infiltrated city being eliminated, - "Azov". VIDEO Rodynske in Donetsk Oblast is under the control of the Defence Forces. 3 471 8 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Soldiers of the 24th Brigade destroy equipment and Russian infantry in Chasiv Yar Situation in Chasiv Yar: Russians attack under cover of snowfall, using assault groups. VIDEO In the city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, the enemy is attacking under cover of snowfall, using assault groups, army aviation and rocket artillery. 3 091 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Battles for Chasiv Yar

SIGNUM battalion fighters eliminated 7 occupiers in the Lyman direction. SIGNUM drones eliminate seven ruscists in forest belt in Lyman region. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion struck enemy equipment and personnel in the Lyman direction. 3 468 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Azov’s 12th brigade takes up defensive sector in Dobropillia direction Azov’s 12th brigade takes up defensive sector in Dobropillia direction. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 12th Azov Brigade said they have taken up a defensive sector in the Dobropillia direction. 6 727 20 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in Dobropillia direction

Footage of the evacuation of a Russian infantryman in the Pokrovsk direction, who is lying with his bare backside in a car. Ruscists evacuate wounded fellow soldier lying in vehicle outdoors with his buttocks exposed. VIDEO Footage of the evacuation of a Russian infantryman from the 1441st Motor Rifle Regiment has been posted on social media from the Pokrovsk direction in the Donetsk region. 7 171 21 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Special forces of the 14th Brigade eliminated 8 occupiers in the Donetsk direction Chervona Kalyna brigade drones eliminate frightened occupier in garage in Donetsk region. VIDEO Troops of the Ivan Bohun 14th Operational Assignment Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine’s Chervona Kalyna used strike UAVs against Russian infantry in the Donetsk region. 5 505 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

A destroyed house in Kostiantynivka Border guard recognizes destroyed building in Kostiantynivka: "I rented apartment in this building on 9th floor". VIDEO In Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region, border guards carrying out combat missions walked past a high-rise apartment block destroyed by shelling. At that moment, one of the servicemen recognized the building where he once rented an apartment and lived a peaceful life. 3 730 0

Airborne Assault Forces. Russians try to cross Siverskyi Donets daily: situation near Dronivka under Ukrainian control – Air Assault Forces. VIDEO Russian forces continue attempts to cross the Siverskyi Donets River and carry out raids toward Dronivka, but the situation in the area of responsibility of the 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade remains under control. 2 701 1

Soldiers of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces eliminated an occupier who pretended to be dead in the forest near Pokrovsk. Ruscist played dead in forest but was eliminated by 7th Air Assault Corps drones. VIDEO A Russian infantryman was eliminated in the snow-covered forest of Pokrovsk by soldiers of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces. 6 067 8 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 93rd Brigade eliminated an occupier in a firefight in the Kostyantynivka direction. 93rd Brigade scouts eliminate ruscist who mistook Ukrainian fighters for his own. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance troops from the CHAMELEON TEAM company of the 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" eliminated the occupier in a small-arms firefight. 6 838 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drones from the 33rd Brigade destroyed a column of occupiers on quad bikes who were trying to drive to Volodymyrivka. 33rd Brigade drones strike occupiers’ quad bike column on road to Volodymyrivka. VIDEO Drone operators of the "Legion" unmanned systems battalion of the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade struck a column of quad bikes as occupiers tried to break through along the road to Volodymyrivka. 4 716 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers