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The Donetska region of Ukraine remains a focal point of intense conflict as Russian forces continue their aggressive actions. This week alone, the Pokrovsk sector recorded 64 enemy offensives, marking a significant escalation. Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka have been particularly targeted, with UAV and artillery strikes causing casualties and infrastructure damage. A court trial sentenced an FSB agent for directing airstrikes on Kostiantynivka, highlighting local collaboration challenges. The Ukrainian Defense Forces are actively responding, repelling advances in several sectors. Meanwhile, top military leaders like Oleksandr Syrskyi are strategizing to counter Russian Marines. The civilian impact is dire, with ongoing evacuations from frontline areas and damage to homes and essential services.

What recent attacks occurred in Pokrovsk, Donetska region of Ukraine?

This week, the Pokrovsk sector experienced a record 64 enemy offensives, escalating the ongoing conflict in the Donetska region. These attacks underscore the persistent threat from Russian forces, resulting in increased military engagement in the area.

How has Kramatorsk been affected by the conflict in Donetska region?

Kramatorsk has suffered significant drone strikes, including an attack on multiple petrol stations resulting in civilian injuries. The persistent drone and artillery assaults have damaged essential infrastructure and posed a continual threat to residents’ safety.

Are there ongoing evacuations in Kostiantynivka, Donetska region?

Yes, evacuations continue in Kostiantynivka due to severe shelling and ongoing military threats. Rescuers are actively removing civilians from frontline areas to ensure their safety amidst repeated attacks, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.

Who was recently sentenced related to airstrikes in Donetska region?

An FSB agent was sentenced to 15 years for coordinating airstrikes on Kostiantynivka. This trial reveals the complex dynamics of espionage and local collaboration, which exacerbate the military challenges in the Donetska region.

What strategic efforts are being made in Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions?

Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi has been focusing on strategizing effective measures to neutralize Russian Marines in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions. These efforts aim to strengthen Ukrainian defense capabilities amidst increased military pressure.

What was the humanitarian impact of the recent strikes in Donetska region?

The conflict has had a severe humanitarian impact, with civilian casualties reported in major areas like Kostiantynivka and Kramatorsk. Contaminated infrastructure, displacements, and the need for emergency humanitarian aid characterize the current crisis.

How are Ukrainian forces responding to the Russian advances in Donetska region?

Ukrainian defense forces actively repel enemy advances, particularly in hotspots such as Volodymyrivka and Shakhove. Strikes by unmanned systems and strategic counter-actions are part of the ongoing efforts to maintain regional security and resistance.

What military technology has been highlighted in recent conflicts in Donetska region?

Recent conflicts have shown the significant use of UAVs like Molniya and FPV drones. These technologies are pivotal in both attack and surveillance missions, emphasizing their importance in modern warfare dynamics in the Donetska region.

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attack on Sloviansk Occupiers attacked Sloviansk with Molniya-2 UAVs: houses damaged. PHOTO On Sunday, 14 September, Russian invaders fired twice at Sloviansk in the Donetsk region. 1 082 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Kramatorsk Russians strike residential area in Kramatorsk, injuring one person. PHOTOS Russian occupants struck at a residential area in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, injuring a person. 978 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Russians made record number of attacks in Pokrovsk sector this week - Dnipro OSGT This week, a record number of enemy offensives were recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 64. 468 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Kramatorsk Russians strike three petrol stations in Kramatorsk with drones: girl wounded. PHOTOS Kramatorsk suffered an enemy UAV attack 2 012 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Shelling of Kostiantynivka Russians have been shelling Kostiantynivka since morning: at least 3 people have been killed and 6 wounded. PHOTO At least 3 people were killed and 6 wounded in today's shelling of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. 617 2 Previously in trend: Strikes on Kostiantynivka

deceased police officers Police officers Andrii Rybachenko and Ruslan Hrytsenko were killed while performing combat mission on front line. PHOTO While performing a combat mission on the frontline, soldiers of the Special Police Battalion (Rifle) of the Donetsk region Police Department, Andrii Rybalchenko and Ruslan Hrytsenko, were fatally wounded. 4 233 29 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Sloviansk Kindergarten and private houses were damaged as result of Russian drone attack in Sloviansk. PHOTOS During the evening and night, Russian forces attacked Sloviansk with one Molniya-2 and seven Geranium-2 UAVs. There is damage 944 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

war Russian Molniya UAV strikes civilian car near Kramatorsk. VIDEO An FPV drone narrowly missed striking a Russian Molniya kamikaze drone and captured evidence of another war crime — a premeditated strike on a civilian car and the deliberate killing of civilians. 2 823 2 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

SBU detains traitor for directing strikes on Kostiantynivka He directed strikes on Kostiantynivka: Traitor sentenced to 15 years in prison – SSU A court has sentenced an FSB agent to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for directing Russian airstrikes on Kostiantynivka and its outskirts. 627 1 Previously in trend: Conviction of adjusters

A bullet to the forehead. Combat work of Ukrainian snipers Pair of snipers eliminated six occupiers in Toretsk direction. VIDEO A video has been published online showing fragments of combat operations by a pair of Ukrainian snipers in the Toretsk direction. 6 610 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Syrskyi visited the hottest spots on the front line Syrskyi visits Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions: Finding effective ways to neutralize Russian marines. PHOTOS Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has paid a working visit to the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions. 2 068 23 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction

Shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: two dead and one wounded, enemy attacked region 30 times. PHOTOS Over the past day, the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region came under fire from Russian troops, resulting in deaths and injuries. 418 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Kostiantynivka on 11 September Russians attacked Kostiantynivka: there are casualties, homes and infrastructure destroyed. PHOTOS On the night of 11 September and in the morning, Russian troops struck Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region using FAB-250s, missiles and FPV drones. 880 0

Rescuers came under repeated Russian fire In Kramatorsk, rescuers came under repeated Russian fire: debris damaged fire ladder. PHOTOS In Kramatorsk, the rescuers came under repeated attack from the Russians. In particular, the enemy massively attacked the city with hostile drones, which resulted in fires. 583 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Defence Forces repelled the occupiers in Donetsk Oblast Defence Forces repelled Russians near Volodymyrivka and Shakhove in Donetsk region. Enemy is also advancing - DeepState. MAP Ukrainian soldiers have pushed back the Russian occupiers in the Donetsk region. At the same time, the enemy is also making progress. 7 846 6 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Rescuers evacuated five more civilians from Kostiantynivka Evacuation from frontline Kostiantynivka continues: rescuers have evacuated another 5 residents. VIDEO Over the past 24 hours, rescuers of the FENIX evacuation group evacuated 5 more civilians from frontline Kostiantynivka. 1 058 1 Previously in trend: Evacuation from Kostiantynivka

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: two dead and ten wounded, three districts of region were under fire. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked the settlements of the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 244 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Kramatorsk on 10 September Kramatorsk hit by 15 Russian attacks today: six wounded, including two teenagers. PHOTOS For the third day in a row, Kramatorsk in Donetsk region has been subjected to massive enemy attacks. 1 005 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Shelling of Kramatorsk

There is no water supply in occupied Donetsk and the electricity is being cut off. Resident of Donetsk gets stuck in elevator and complains about life - without water and electricity. VIDEO A resident of occupied Donetsk recorded a video from inside an elevator, describing her day of household "achievements" — visiting a friend, collecting water and doing laundry. But as she returned home, the power in her building went out, Censor.NET reports. 7 939 35 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Attack on Kostiantynivka on 10 September Russia strikes Kostiantynivka with aircraft and drones: residential buildings, shop damaged. PHOTOS On September 10, the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region once again came under attack by Russian forces. 593 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Strikes on Kostiantynivka

Destruction of occupiers’ positions in the Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions Phoenix in Donetsk region: more than 10 occupiers eliminated, equipment scattered in all directions — fireworks on battlefield. VIDEO In the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions, operators of the State Border Guard Service’s "Phoenix" reconnaissance-strike complex continue carrying out combat missions. 2 829 3 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Explosions rock occupied Mariupol Shelling of Novodonetske: civilian killed As a result of shelling by Russian forces on Novodonetske in the Donetsk region, residential buildings and the local council building were damaged. 340 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

destruction of the enemy assault group "They started using women": our soldiers repelled attack by Russian assault women in Toretsk In the Toretsk direction, in the area of responsibility of the 100th separate mechanised brigade, more than 200 shellings are recorded every day. The lion's share of these are drone and artillery strikes. The enemy is trying to break through Ukrainian defences, and when it fails, it rages and strikes civilians. 6 388 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russia shelled people who came to recieve their pension payments in the village of Yarova New footage from Yarova: destroyed infrastructure and scattered personal belongings. VIDEO New footage has emerged from the village of Yarova in Donetsk region, where Russian troops dropped two KAB-250 guided aerial bombs on 9 September on a place where elderly people had gathered to receive pension payments, Censor.NET reports. 5 504 7 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

Russia strikes Kramatorsk with shahids on 10 September 2025. What is known? Russian forces have been attacking Kramatorsk with "Shaheds" since morning: elderly woman has been wounded. PHOTOS Since the morning, Russian occupiers have been attacking Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region with attack drones. 725 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Russian troops struck settlements in Donetsk region, Day in Donetsk region: 28 dead and 20 wounded, enemy shelled region 42 times. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked settlements in the Donetsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 424 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

An elderly woman talks about the air strike on Yarova in Donetsk Oblast Pensioner from Yarova after Russian air strike: "Some people were torn in half". VIDEO Liubov Lazorenko, a resident of the village of Yarova in Donetsk region, who survived the Russian air strike, told in the hospital about the first minutes after the attack. 7 574 37 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

Russian air strike on Yarova: police have identified the bodies of 20 victims Russian airstrike on Yarova: bodies of 20 victims identified, details of 4 more being verified – police. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have identified 20 civilians killed in the Russian airstrike on the settlement of Yarova, Donetsk region, on September 9. The identities of four more victims are still being confirmed. 2 809 8 Previously in trend: bodies identification Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

Battles for Chasiv Yar Battle for Chasiv Yar: city ruins and occupiers eliminated by strike drones. VIDEO The Unmanned Systems unit of the 101st Separate Security Brigade of the General Staff named after Col. Gen. Hennadii Vorobiov has released footage of effective strikes against Russian forces in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region. 1 722 0 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar

Destruction of enemy equipment in the Pokrovsk direction "Uragan," car and two motorcycles: Ukrainian border guards destroy enemy equipment near Pokrovsk. VIDEO A pilot of the State Border Guard Service’s Phoenix reconnaissance-strike system took out another BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system in the Pokrovsk direction, this is the second destruction in the past four days. 1 573 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Lipavský calls for new sanctions on Russia after strike on Yarova Lipavský on Russian strike on Yarova: "It’s time for tougher sanctions" Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský has called for tougher sanctions against Russia following an airstrike on the village of Yarova in Donetsk region that killed more than 20 civilians. 914 9 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

Volodymyr Zelensky Zelenskyy: For too long there’s been no increase in pressure on Russia to hit RF war machine. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a video address, called for a significant tightening of sanctions pressure on Russia following the occupiers’ strike on Yarova. 1 546 32 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s address

Yarova Russian troops dropped aerial bomb on Yarova in Donetsk Oblast during pension payments: at least 24 dead, 19 wounded (updated). VIDEO 18+ Russian troops have launched a frankly brutal air strike on the village of Yarova in Donetsk region. 32 852 281

Poland allocates funds for demining contaminated territories of Ukraine Polish Foreign Ministry on Russian attack on Yarova: "Criminal and cynical attack" The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland has issued a statement regarding the Russian air strike on the village of Yarova in the Donetsk region, which killed 23 people. 712 3 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

Russia struck Kostiantynivka on 9 September. What is known about the consequences? Russian forces struck Kostiantynivka with FAB, FPV drones and artillery: there are wounded, four people are trapped under rubble. PHOTOS Russian occupants have launched a series of strikes on Kostiantynivka, which resulted in the destruction of civilian infrastructure and civilian casualties. 658 2 Previously in trend: Strikes on Kostiantynivka

Yarova shelling National Police on Russian strike on Yarova: victims include local pensioners and Ukrposhta crew, 8 km from line of contact. PHOTO Today, on 9 September, Russia dropped a bomb on people receiving their pensions in Yarova, Donetsk region. At least 21 people were killed. 3 481 13 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

fuel shortage Resident of occupied Donetsk surprised by queue at petrol station: "Wow, so many cars at petrol station, f#ck! Why is that? Some kind of artificial hype". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a queue at one of the petrol stations in occupied Donetsk. 6 682 22 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

Margus Tsahkna Tsahkna on Russia’s strike on Yarova: "Striking at civilians waiting for pensions is shocking manifestation of Putin’s inhumanity" Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna was outraged by the Russian strike on the village of Yarova in the Donetsk region during the distribution of pensions, which led to the death of more than 20 civilians. 1 951 41 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

strike on Yarova Sybiha on Russian strike on Yarova: We call on world to act immediately. PHOTOS The world and Ukraine's partners must respond to the brutal attack by Russian troops on Yarova in Donetsk region at the time of pension payment. 2 647 11 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

Yarova shelling Smilianskyi on attack on Yarova at time of pension payments: Coordinates may have been leaked. Agreement reached to change payment procedure in frontline zone Today, 9 September 2025, the state -murderer, the RF, brutally dropped a KAB on people receiving pensions in Yarova, Donetsk Oblast, killing more than 20 people. 3 784 40 Previously in trend: Russian strike on Yarova in Donetsk region

Russian prisoners from the Dobropillia direction Ukrainian defenders captured 17 Russian invaders in Dobropillia, Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Russian invaders were captured in the area of responsibility of the 1st "Azov" National Guard Corps. The enemy command sent the invaders on the offensive to the hottest spot in Donetsk region - Dobropillia. 11 845 21 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Kramatorsk, Novodonetsk, and Kostiantynivka under attack. Six people killed, ten wounded. PHOTOS Yesterday, 8 September 2025, Russian troops intensively shelled the territory of Donetsk region. 781 0

Donetsk, Makiivka and Yenakiieve were massively attacked by drones and missiles on 8 September. Mass drone-and-missile strike on occupied Donetsk, Makiivka, Yenakiieve, suspected hit on Russian HQ. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the evening of September 8, the temporarily occupied cities of Donetsk, Makiivka and Yenakiieve came under attack from drones and cruise missiles. 10 225 30 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Explosions in Donetsk

Sloviansk Russia seeks to establish fire control over Sloviansk’s northern outskirts – Dnipro OSGT Russian occupying troops are continuing attempts to establish fire control over the northern outskirts of the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk region and the access routes leading to it. 1 518 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Pokrovsk Ruscists increase pressure on Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration, enemy have concentrated about 100,000 troops in this sector – Dnipro OSGT Russian invaders are intensifying pressure on the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration. In this sector of the frontline, the occupiers have concentrated around 100,000 troops. 2 403 5 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian military detected and eliminated Russian troop positions along with manpower Occupiers flee into thickets — ’Steel Lions’ strike drones chase them down and eliminate them. VIDEO Russian soldiers tried to conceal themselves in dense thickets near Toretsk and Zarichne but were detected and eliminated by strike drones of the 63rd Mechanized Brigade "Steel Lions." 2 711 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Russia strikes Kramatorsk with guided bombs, two civilians injured Russia hits Kramatorsk with KABs: two injured Russian occupiers carried out an airstrike on Kramatorsk with guided bombs (KABs) on Monday morning. 476 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Drones of the 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of AFU kill occupiers in Donetsk Oblast About 10 occupiers hiding in trenches and tree line eliminated by drones of 82nd SAAB. VIDEO Operators of strike drones from the 82nd Separate Air Assault  Bukovyna Brigade (SAAB) of Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminated around ten Russian soldiers on the Donetsk front. 6 722 2