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The Donetsk region is witnessing intensified conflict due to Russian military advancements near key locations such as Mykolaivka, Dovha Balka, and Dibrova. Ukrainian Defense Forces are actively responding with strategic strikes on Russian military assets, targeting UAV bases, and communication facilities. The civilian population is severely affected, with recent attacks on Kramatorsk leading to casualties and damage. Efforts to evacuate individuals from frontline areas are ongoing as the situation remains critical. These developments highlight the ongoing strife and the necessity for international awareness and support to address humanitarian needs in this region.
What areas in the Donetsk region are affected by recent advancements?
Recent Russian advancements have affected areas in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. Clashes have been reported near settlements such as Mykolaivka, Dovha Balka, and Dibrova, indicating a strategic push by occupation forces. These advancements have resulted in heightened tension and necessitated a robust response from Ukrainian Defense Forces.
How has the conflict in Donetsk impacted civilian populations?
The conflict in Donetsk has had dire consequences for civilians, with numerous reports of attacks on civilian infrastructure and vehicles, particularly in areas like Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. These attacks have led to fatalities, injuries, and an increasing number of evacuations as residents seek refuge from the ongoing shelling and violence sweeping the region.
What measures are Ukrainian Defense Forces taking in response to Russian advancements?
In response to Russian advancements in the Donetsk region, Ukrainian Defense Forces have conducted strategic strikes targeting Russian UAV bases, communication hubs, and logistical facilities. These operations aim to disrupt enemy supplies and command structures, showcasing Ukraine's commitment to defending its territory and protecting its citizens amidst escalating hostilities.
What international response has there been to the situation in Donetsk?
The international community continues to monitor the situation in Donetsk with concern, as the escalation poses a significant threat to regional stability. Calls for increased humanitarian aid and diplomatic interventions are growing. Efforts are being made to support Ukraine with defense packages and aid to alleviate the impact on affected civilians and infrastructure.
How are evacuations being managed in the Donetsk region?
Evacuations in the Donetsk region are being managed by local authorities in coordination with humanitarian agencies. Despite continuous Russian shelling, efforts to evacuate civilians from frontline areas are intensifying, focusing on ensuring the safety of vulnerable populations, including children and families in heavily affected zones.
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Russian forces are infiltrating Oleksandrivka sector and aim to reach administrative border of Donetsk region, - ’South’ OC In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian troops are carrying out infiltration operations and attempting to reach the administrative border of Donetsk Oblast. 138 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction
Mandatory forced evacuation of children expanded in three Donetsk region communities The area of mandatory forced evacuation of children is being expanded in the Donetsk region. 712 3 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region
Russian strikes on six regions: people killed, dozens injured. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have carried out strikes on towns and villages in the Kherson, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. The attacks have resulted in fatalities, with dozens of people injured. 577 0 Previously in trend: The destruction of a Russian plane
Russia shelled Sloviansk: two people killed, and one wounded In Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, two people were killed as a result of Russian shelling over the past 24 hours. Another woman was injured. 406 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region
Ukrainian drone left occupier with one eye: "Where f#ck is air?! My eye, you b#tch! My eye!!!". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a successful attack by a Ukrainian drone on a vehicle belonging to the Russian occupiers in the Donetsk region. 6 096 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Operation Vivaldi: Third Army Corps liberates 85 sq km in Donetsk region. VIDEO During the first phase of Operation Vivaldi, Ukrainian defenders liberated 85 square kilometres of territory in northern Donetsk Oblast and created a bridgehead for a further counteroffensive. 5 680 22 Previously in trend: Liberation of Ukrainian territories
Russia has carried out massive shelling of regions across Ukraine: there are fatalities and dozens of injured. VIDEO+PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy regions. The shelling has resulted in fatalities and dozens of injuries, with children among the casualties. 1 471 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine
Operation ’Vivaldi’: Biletskyi spoke about Third Corps’ offensive and liberation of Seredne in Donetsk region. VIDEO Andrii Biletskyi, commander of the the 3rd Army Corps, publicly confirmed for the first time that an offensive operation was underway in the north of Donetsk Oblast and revealed details of its first phase. 8 492 26 Previously in trend: Liberation of Ukrainian territories
Village of Seredne in Donetsk Oblast has been liberated; occupiers have been repelled near Shandryholove, – DeepState. MAP The Ukrainian Defence Forces have liberated a village in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk Oblast and driven back the Russian invaders. 4 154 7 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map De-occupation of settlements
Spartan Brigade fighters strike $25 million Tor-M1 SAM system near Vuhledar. VIDEO Footage has been published online showing a precision strike on the occupiers’ expensive air defence equipment deep behind the front line. 1 905 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Phoenix border guards destroy $10 million Osa SAM system and Russian equipment in four sectors. VIDEO Border guards from the Phoenix unit destroyed a Russian Msta-S self-propelled howitzer, an Osa surface-to-air missile system and other enemy equipment in four sectors over the course of a week. 1 333 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
Russia has advanced near Kalenyky and Bilytske, – DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in the Donetsk region, in the Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk districts. 2 954 7 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
Russia attacked four regions: 9 people were killed and dozens wounded. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have continued to attack civilian infrastructure and populated areas in Ukraine. The shelling has resulted in deaths and injuries in the Sumy, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. 3 360 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region Shelling of the Kherson region Shellings of Mykolaiv region
Number of people injured in Kramatorsk after Russian airstrike rises to six. PHOTOS The number of people injured in a Russian airstrike on a residential area of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region has risen to six. Russian forces dropped four aerial bombs on the city during the day on September 13. 1 408 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk
Enemy has advanced near Mykolaivka and Dovha Balka in Donetsk region, – DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces have made further advances in the Donetsk region, specifically in the Kramatorsk district near two settlements. 2 777 6 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
Enemy UAV base in Donetsk, signal repeaters in Crimea, and facilities in the Bryansk region hit – General Staff On September 12 and during the night of September 13, 2026, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of key enemy military targets. 958 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Occupiers struck civilian car in Kramatorsk: two people killed and four injured. PHOTO Today, 13 August, Russian troops deliberately attacked a civilian car travelling through the centre of Kramatorsk. 1 592 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk
Occupying forces attacked fire and rescue station in Kramatorsk: four firefighters injured. PHOTOS The enemy has once again carried out a targeted attack on the fire and rescue station in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, resulting in injuries. 630 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk Attack on rescuers
Russian forces have advanced near Dibrova in Donetsk region, – DeepState. MAP Russian occupying forces are advancing in the Bakhmut district of the Donetsk region. 2 039 4 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
Russians are carrying out mass attacks on civilian vehicles in Kramatorsk: three dead and four injured. PHOTOS On 12 September, Russian troops began carrying out a massive attack on civilian vehicles in Kramatorsk, in the Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 2 371 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk
Russia has attacked number of regions in Ukraine: there are fatalities, injuries and widespread destruction. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked towns and villages in the Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Kherson and Mykolaiv regions. The shelling has resulted in deaths and injuries, as well as damage to residential buildings, businesses, infrastructure and transport. 2 565 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine
Defense forces struck occupiers’ UAV depots and command posts in several directions, - General Staff On September 11 and during the night of September 12, 2026, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of key military targets belonging to the Russian aggressor. 605 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Russian forces have advanced near Novomarkove in Donetsk region, – DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are advancing near the village of Novomarkove in the Donetsk region. 3 195 5 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Fightings in Kramatorsk direction
Two men killed in enemy attack on Kramatorsk. PHOTOS Today, 11 September, Russian forces struck Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, with fatalities reported. 976 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk
Occupiers executed two captured National Guard members near Dobropillia: investigation launched – Prosecutor’s Office A pre-trial investigation has been launched in criminal proceedings into a war crime committed by Russian military personnel – the shooting of captive service members of the National Guard of Ukraine (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 3 942 11 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs
Russian "Lancet" attacked ambulance in Donetsk Oblast: medic was killed, and two other people were injured Russian troops struck an emergency medical vehicle in Yasnohirka, in the Kramatorsk community of Donetsk Oblast, with a "Lancet" drone. As a result of the attack, one ambulance worker was killed and two other people were injured. 898 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region
Russian forces attacked the "Lisnyi" park in Sloviansk: man was killed and woman was injured. PHOTO Russian occupiers have struck the ‘Lisnyi’ park in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast. 967 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Sloviansk
Russian strikes on Donetsk and Kharkiv regions: 2 dead, 31 injured. PHOTOS In the Donetsk region, Russian forces shelled settlements 36 times on 10 September, killing one person and injuring 29. In the Kharkiv region, one man was killed and two others were injured. 478 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Kharkiv region
Bodies of 36 occupiers lie in field following attempted infiltration in area of responsibility of 425th SAR "Skelia". VIDEO 18+ Footage has emerged online showing the aftermath of yet another failed attempt by Russian occupiers to breach Ukrainian defences. 8 825 26 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Zelenskyy after new Russian attacks: World sees what Russia is doing. Decisions on additional support packages for Ukraine will be made today. VIDEO Ukraine is working with its partners to protect people from Russian terror. Decisions are to be made today on, among other things, defence support for Ukraine and air defence. 1 351 17 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine
Enemy strikes Kramatorsk with six FABs: 22 injured, including infant. PHOTO (updated) Today, 10 September, Russian troops carried out further strikes on the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties and damage. 2 394 20 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Kramatorsk
Mariupol district is demanding over $11 million from Russian Federation for destroyed Palace of Culture and nursery school. PHOTO The Mariupol community is demanding that Russia pay compensation of over $11 million for the destruction and damage caused by shelling to the ‘Ukrainian House’ cultural centre and the ‘Dyvosvit’ nursery. The losses resulting from the destruction of the cultural centre alone have been estimated... 1 766 94 Previously in trend: Reparations from Russia
Russians have advanced near Kostiantynivka and Chervone, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have advanced in the Kostiantynivka direction, in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk Oblast. 5 917 7 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
Sloviansk has come under fresh attacks: one man killed, one injured. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have been carrying out strikes on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region, using aerial bombs and drones. One man was killed and another person was injured as a result of the attacks. 1 453 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region
What is happening near Lyman: Have Ukraine’s Armed Forces launched a counteroffensive? / Shyrshyn case: Is it over? / Uncensored. VIDEO Journalist and serviceman Bohdan Butkevych analyses the key events of recent days. 3 580 0
Enemy advances near Stepanivka and Kotlyne in Donetsk region – DeepState. MAPS Russian forces have advanced in the Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk districts of the Donetsk region. 2 231 0 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Situation in the Donetsk region
Occupiers dropped five FAB bombs on Kramatorsk: number of injured rises to 9. PHOTO (updated) Today, 9 September 2026, Russian troops carried out strikes on Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties. 1 859 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk
Due to intensification of Russian shelling of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, number of people wishing to evacuate has increased Following the intensification of Russian shelling of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in the Donetsk region, the number of people wishing to evacuate has risen by approximately 10 per cent. At the same time, despite the intensity of the Russian Federation’s attacks, there has not yet been a massive... 1 411 0 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region
Launch site for attack UAVs, "Mangust" boat, enemy reconnaissance assets, and warehouses were struck, - General Staff On September 8 and during the night of September 9, 2026, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of key enemy targets. 1 176 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
SOF operators launched surprise attack and captured two occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Footage showing the professional work of Ukrainian special forces has been published online. 3 704 4 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
77 occupiers eliminated: combat operations by drone operators from SSU’s Special Operations Centre "A" in Pokrovsk sector. VIDEO A video has been released online showing drone operators from the Security Service of Ukraine’s Special Operations Centre ‘A’ in action on the Pokrovsk sector of the front line in the Donetsk region. 3 160 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Russians advance near three settlements in Donetsk region – DeepState. MAP Russian troops have advanced near three settlements in Donetsk region. 4 320 7 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
Ruscist ripped to pieces and thrown several metres by strike from Omega fighters’ attack drone. VIDEO Fighters from the 1st Separate Detachment of the Omega Special Purpose Centre eliminated a ruscist during combat sorties on the Donetsk axis. 3 324 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
91,000 people remain in Donetsk region: Regional Military Administration has warned of very difficult winter due to Russian attacks Around 91,000 residents, including 4,368 children, remain in the part of the Donetsk region controlled by Ukraine. The authorities are urging people to evacuate and are warning that, due to constant Russian attacks, the coming winter in the region will be very difficult. 947 4 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Donetsk region
Russian Federation’s intense strikes are attempt to demonstrate its ’strength’ ahead of elections; rhetoric will change afterwards, - Zelenskyy In the run-up to the parliamentary elections, the Kremlin is attempting to maintain the illusion of stability within the country and denies any plans for mobilisation. At the same time, the Russian Federation is stepping up the intensity of its air strikes on Ukraine in an effort to demonstrate... 2 093 44 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation
Launch sites for attack UAVs and enemy command posts in occupied territories have been struck, - General Staff On September 7 and during the night of September 8, 2026, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of enemy military targets. 932 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Soldiers from 147th Brigade carried out 131 logistical missions using "Termit" UGV. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors, servicemen of the 147th Separate Artillery Brigade of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces are actively deploying ground-based robotic systems to carry out logistical tasks. 1 365 0 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
Russians attack Sloviansk three times: man injured, homes and boiler house damaged. PHOTOS A man was injured in Russian attacks on Sloviansk, Donetsk region, on 7 September. A business, shops, a private house, apartment blocks and a boiler house were also damaged in the city. 1 227 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk
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