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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Zelenskyy’s address We continue to eliminate occupiers in Pokrovsk – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1,351st day of the war with Russia. 3 667 38 Previously in trend: Situation at front Zelenskyy’s address

Soldiers of the "Skelia" regiment returned the Ukrainian flag to the city council building in Pokrovsk Assault troops of 425th "Skelia" Regiment plant Ukrainian flag over Pokrovsk City Council. VIDEO Fighters of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia returned the Ukrainian flag to the city council building in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 10 254 53 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

SIGNUM battalion fighters destroyed enemy equipment and eliminated occupiers in the Lyman direction SIGNUM night operation: drones destroyed 6 enemy vehicles and 4 invaders. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade conducted a night operation to destroy enemy equipment and occupiers in the Lyman direction. 1 607 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

Ukrainian drone operators from the 12th Brigade eliminated an occupier in the Toretsk direction Drone from 12th Azov Brigade eliminated occupier: he tried to fight back and lost his limbs. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators from the 6th Special Purpose Battalion of the 12th Azov Brigade struck an occupier who tried to fend off the drone in the Toretsk direction. 6 548 13 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Toretsk sector

Drone operators of the 157th Brigade eliminated four occupiers with strike drones Ukrainian drone operators from 157th Brigade eliminated four occupiers in Kramatorsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers from the 157th Separate Mechanised Brigade shared footage of the elimination of enemy forces in the area of the village of Pleshchiivka in the Donetsk region. 1 848 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Occupiers flee down a street in Rodynske Two occupiers run towards their deaths: paratroopers of 95th Brigade clear Rodynske of remnants of Russian SRG. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, Ukrainian paratroopers from the 95th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade cleared Rodynske of Russian sabotage and assault groups. 8 675 5 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction

Drone attacks occupiers in the back of an all-terrain vehicle In Pokrovsk direction, kamikaze drone struck Russian Desertcross all-terrain vehicle with infantry. VIDEO On the Pokrovsk front, a UAV operator from the SSU's "A" Special Operations Center delivered a precision strike with a kamikaze drone on enemy equipment. 7 069 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

A soldier of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated an occupier with control shots to the head in Pokrovsk Fatal shot to occupier’s head: SOF fighter shows battle in Pokrovsk. VIDEO A video has surfaced online showing Special Operations Forces (SOF) troops engaged in urban warfare with occupiers in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 16 712 31 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Zelenskyy’s address I ordered to increase funding for corps in key fronts – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1,350th day of the war with Russia. 1 643 18 Previously in trend: Situation at front Zelenskyy’s address Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction

Zelenskyy met with soldiers of the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade of Sicheslav Situation near Pokrovsk and its outskirts: Zelenskyy meets soldiers of 25th Sicheslav Air Assault Brigade. VIDEO+PHOTOS Today, 4 November, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with soldiers of the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade in their area of responsibility and awarded them state honours. 4 954 27 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The SBU Alpha unit is operating in the Pokrovsk direction. Results of the operation Soldiers of SSU’s Special Operations Centre "A" eliminated more than 1,500 occupiers in Pokrovsk within month. VIDEO Over the past month, operators of the SSU’s Alpha Special Operations Center eliminated more than 1,500 Russian occupiers in Pokrovsk and its outskirts. Every day, the unit takes out more than 20 pieces of enemy equipment. 4 164 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction SSU special operation

Air strike on Dobropillia Russia launch airstrike on Dobropillia: man rescued from rubble of five-storey building. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Dobropillia, Donetsk region, a man was rescued from the rubble of a residential building after another Russian air strike. 1 409 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Dobropillia

DIU destroyed the headquarters of the Russian Rubicon in Avdiivka Russian "Rubicon" headquarters hit in occupied Avdiivka: officers and UAV operators eliminated, - DIU. VIDEO Ukrainian intelligence officers discovered the headquarters of Russian occupiers from the "Rubicon" centre in a semi-destroyed building in occupied Avdiivka. 5 310 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone attacks occupier Drone operators from "Hostri Kartuzy" unit attack occupiers and restrain movement of enemy assault groups near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Every day, drone operators from the "Hostri Kartuzy" unit of the 2nd separate detachment of the National Guard's "Omega" Special Operation Centre inflict damage on the occupiers right on the approaches to Pokrovsk. 3 271 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Destruction of occupiers with a TM-62 mine Two fighters in Pokrovsk throw TM-62 mine into house where three occupiers are holed up. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 79th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade "Tavria" carried out a successful operation in the Pokrovsk direction, destroying the position of Russian occupiers who had entrenched themselves in a residential building. 8 629 19 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Budanov and DIU soldiers in Pokrovsk DIU soldiers continue their operation in designated area of responsibility in Pokrovsk: fierce battles with the occupiers are ongoing. VIDEO+PHOTO The "Special Forces Unit Tymur" of the DIU of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine continues its operation in one of the areas of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, which is important from the point of view of front-line logistics. Fierce battles with Russian occupiers are ongoing. 10 535 44 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian soldier eliminated three invaders in close combat with rifle fire in Pokrovsk Ukrainian soldier eliminated three invaders in Pokrovsk with shots to head. VIDEO Footage has been published online showing a Ukrainian soldier destroying occupiers with small arms fire in close combat in Pokrovsk. 21 511 25 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 1st Corps of the National Guard Azov showed the destruction of equipment and occupiers in October in Dobropillia. 1,127 pieces of equipment destroyed in October: combat work of Azov regiment. VIDEO National Guard service members are steadfastly holding their sectors of the front, destroying enemy equipment and manpower daily and degrading Russian forces. 1 982 1 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 Azov Brigade

Aerial reconnaissance of the 225th regiment showed destroyed Russian infantry in the Pokrovsk direction Scattered bodies of Russian assault troops in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO A group of Russian assault troops was utterly defeated by Ukrainian forces on the approaches to the village of Pankivka in the Pokrovsk direction. 8 673 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Special operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate in Pokrovsk Defence Intelligence of Ukraine fighters likely launched counteroffensive near Pokrovsk – The Economist. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine are likely conducting counteroffensive actions near the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region to restore key logistics routes. 23 678 110 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Pokrovsk is top priority; we continue to eliminate occupier. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1,346th day of the war with Russia. 2 808 51 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s address Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Police evacuated wounded soldiers in Kostiantynivka Khyzhak brigade police pull comrades from stricken armored vehicle and evacuate them: "Am I going to die?" — "No, brother, you’ll live.". VIDEO In Kostiantynivka, soldiers from the mobile fire group of the "Khyzhak" brigade rescued five Ukrainian servicemen after a Roshel armored vehicle was hit. 9 890 12

Zelenskyy on the situation in Pokrovsk Situation in Pokrovsk is difficult. Russia has concentrated 170,000 troops there, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the situation in the Pokrovsk direction. 4 639 46 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Vampire drone destroys Russian stormtroopers "Vampire" drone destroys four occupiers at night with two drops of 82-mm mortar mines. VIDEO In the Donetsk region , a Ukrainian "Vampire" strike drone dropped two 82-mm mortar mines, destroying at least four Russian stormtroopers. 3 649 3 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Zelenskyy Russian bomb strike hits Sloviansk TPP, killing two – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1,345th day of the war with Russia. 2 456 29 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Zelenskyy’s address

Shelling of Sloviansk on 30 October. Three people were killed Ruscists struck Sloviansk with MLRS. Three people killed. VIDEO+PHOTO Russian occupiers attacked Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast with MLRS, resulting in deaths. 3 237 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Situation is most difficult now in Pokrovsk direction, occupiers trying to gain foothold by all means. VIDEO The situation on the front line is currently most difficult in the Pokrovsk direction. As in previous weeks, this direction has seen a large concentration of Russian forces and the most intense fighting. 2 125 27 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Drone operators from the 53rd SIGNUM Brigade destroyed a dugout along with the occupiers inside it near Lyman. "Cleared dugout of occupiers": SIGNUM drones destroyed enemy shelters and 4 invaders. VIDEO Soldiers of the 53rd Mechanised Brigade "SIGNUM" destroyed an enemy dugout in the Lyman direction. 3 195 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russian BTR at the entrance to Myrnohrad is being destroyed by Ukrainian drones Marines’ drones from 38th Brigade destroyed occupiers in armoured vehicles as they attempted to break through to Myrnohrad. VIDEO Drone operators from the 38th Separate Marine Infantry Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi dealt a devastating blow to enemy armoured vehicles that were attempting to break through to residential areas in the eastern part of Myrnohrad. 4 759 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

The Russians hung the Russian flag at the entrance to Pokrovsk. It was destroyed. Ruscists had installed tricolour flag on stella at entrance of Pokrovsk: AFU destroyed it. VIDEO The occupiers hung a tricolour flag on the "Pokrovsk" Stella at entrance of the city. 6 453 24 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

In Kostiantynivka, a soldier shot down a Russian FPV drone that was targeting a film crew Press officer of 24th Brigade saves foreign journalist from drone attack in Kostiantynivka. VIDEO A press officer of the 24th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after King Danylo managed to shoot down a Russian FPV drone that tried to attack foreign journalists in Kostiantynivka. 7 191 14 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

Drone operators from the 63rd separate assault brigade eliminated 16 occupiers in the Lyman direction Bull’s-eye hit: drone hits Russian soldier between buttocks. VIDEO Soldiers of the Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Third Army Corps eliminated the occupiers in the Lyman direction. 5 437 10 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone operators destroyed an occupier and equipment in the Lyman direction UAZ "Hunter", "Loaf" and occupier in blue boots: SIGNUM drones eliminated enemy near Lyman. VIDEO The pilots of the SIGNUM battalion are destroying the equipment and personnel of the occupiers in the Lyman direction. 3 402 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone attacks Russian armoured vehicles Enemy BTR-82A and six soldiers taken out: 33rd SMB repels assault near Volodymyrivka. VIDEO Ukrainian troops have stopped a Russian attempt to break through near Volodymyrivka in Donetsk region. 3 093 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

DIU attack in Donbas DIU’s "Prymary" destroyed two radar stations and S-300V launcher belonging to occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Over the past two weeks, the DIU's special unit "Prymary" has been systematically destroying Russian air defence assets in Donbas. 2 834 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Massive mechanised attack by occupiers near Dobropillia repelled: enemy lost 15 pieces of equipment. VIDEO On 27 October, the enemy attempted another mechanised attack in the area of Dobropillia (Ocheretyne direction), trying to capture Shakhove and Volodymyrivka. The enemy threw 29 armoured vehicles into the attack, making this one of the largest offensives in recent times. A notable feature of the... 8 273 13 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Soldiers of the Skelia regiment killed nine enemy assault troopers in Pokrovsk Skelia Regiment drone operators eliminate nine enemy assault troops in Donetsk region. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" are eliminating the occupiers in the area of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 2 139 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone operators hit two enemy vehicles with a cannon and ammunition Ukrainian drone operators destroyed two trucks with gun and ammunition inside. VIDEO Fighters of the Ivan Franko Group struck enemy equipment near Yelyzavetivka in the Dobropillia sector. 2 397 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

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SIGNUM pilots destroyed six enemy vehicles in the Lyman direction SIGNUM battalion destroyed occupiers’ logistics in Lyman sector: six enemy vehicles were hit. VIDEO Pilots of the SIGNUM battalion continue destroying enemy logistics in the Lyman sector. 2 364 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Drone operators from the Phoenix unit repelled an assault by the occupiers in Donetsk Oblast Border guards repel enemy assault in Donetsk region: 14 vehicles and 50 Russian troops taken out. VIDEO The Phoenix Border Guard unit repelled the occupiers` assault and destroyed their equipment in the Donetsk region. 3 378 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Repelling assault

Shelling of Rodynske Rodynske is under control of Defence Forces. Information about "capture" of city is fake, says 14th NGU Brigade. VIDEO Rodynske, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region, is under the control of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 1 851 1 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Ukrainian drones over the battlefield Ukrainian drones control battlefield in one of frontline areas near Pokrovsk. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing Ukrainian drones flying over a small area of the battlefield near Pokrovsk. 5 919 25 Previously in trend: Drone industry

SRG fighter shoots occupier Fighter from AFU’s sabotage and reconnaissance group shoots occupier walking along road at point-blank range. VIDEO In Donetsk region, a fighter of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's sabotage and reconnaissance group eliminated an occupier who was walking on the road. 12 667 26 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers capture occupiers near the village of Vilne in Donetsk Oblast Three Ukrainian soldiers captured seven Russian occupiers near village of Vilne in Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO During the clearing of dachas near the village of Vilne, Donetsk region, three Ukrainian stormtroopers from the 25th separate assault battalion "Lynx" captured seven Russian soldiers at once. 7 991 23 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

pokrovsk Russians have concentrated their main strike force against Pokrovsk, fierce fighting continues in city, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Russian troops have concentrated their main strike group against the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 7 211 33 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Drone operators eliminated occupying forces in Donetsk region, in Chasiv Yar Ukrainian drone operators eliminated six occupiers: invaders are burning near Chasiv Yar. VIDEO Soldiers of the TALION unmanned systems battalion of the 101st Separate Security Brigade of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shared footage of the elimination of enemy manpower in Chasiv Yar. 4 561 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

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