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The Donetska region in Ukraine remains a focal point of ongoing military engagements, with Ukrainian defence forces actively countering Russian advances. Recent operations have seen Ukrainian troops successfully clear the village of Ivanivka of Russian occupiers, while simultaneously addressing enemy movements near Myrnohrad. The East Operational-Tactical Group has established additional logistical routes to reinforce Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad amid the intensified hostilities. Over the past day, Ukrainian forces repelled an alarming number of 126 Russian assaults within their area of responsibility, highlighting the region's strategic significance. Fighting persists in major cities like Lyman, Kramatorsk, and Kostiantynivka, causing civilian casualties and extensive damage to infrastructure. The situation remains fluid, with defensive operations facing challenges such as adverse weather conditions, while Ukrainian Special Operations Forces continue targeted strikes to eliminate threats posed by Russian troops. The regional security landscape demands vigilant monitoring as developments unfold.

What are the recent developments in Donetska region's conflict?

Recent developments in the Donetska region include successful clearance of Ivanivka from occupiers and advances near Myrnohrad. Ukrainian forces have been repelling numerous assaults and conducting operations to stabilize areas like Pokrovsk and Dobropillia, where logistics remain a challenge due to ongoing hostilities and adverse weather.

How have the Ukrainian Defence Forces responded to advances near Myrnohrad?

Ukrainian Defence Forces have reinforced defensive positions in Myrnohrad, successfully repelling enemy advances. Additional logistical routes have been organized to support these efforts, while Special Operations Forces actively conduct targeted strikes on enemy positions to prevent further encroachments.

What challenges do Ukrainian forces face in the Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad directions?

Challenges include maintaining logistical support amidst intense combat operations, managing weather-induced disruptions, and continuously counteracting infiltration attempts by Russian forces. Despite these obstacles, Ukrainian troops remain steadfast in repelling assaults and securing pivotal positions in these directions.

What is the current humanitarian situation in Donetska region?

The humanitarian situation is dire, with ongoing hostilities leading to civilian casualties, extensive infrastructure damage, and displacement. Emergency efforts focus on evacuations, providing relief to affected civilians, and repairing critical infrastructure to stabilize the region amidst continued conflict.

Are there any steps towards peaceful resolution in the Donetska conflict?

Current efforts focus primarily on military engagements, with limited indications of diplomatic solutions. The situation demands international attention, urging negotiations for conflict de-escalation and long-term peace. Ongoing dialogues are vital to potentially pave ways toward peaceful conflict resolution in the future.

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Vovchansk Enemy advanced in Vovchansk and near several settlements in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions, and line of contact was clarified in Balahan - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. 962 4 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

The SSU exposed a woman who coordinated enemy strikes on Kramatorsk SSU exposed Russian agent who coordinated enemy strikes on Kramatorsk in Donetsk region. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence detained another Russian agent in the Donetsk region– a 35-year-old saleswoman at a military store in Kramatorsk who coordinated enemy attacks on the city. 1 318 5 Previously in trend: High treason

Part of Pokrovsk under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: statement by Syrskyi Units of Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold northern part of Pokrovsk, - Syrskyi Ukrainian soldiers continue to hold the northern part of Pokrovsk. Currently, attempts by the Russian Federation to assemble assault infantry groups are being blocked. 1 061 9 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

2 people killed, 13 injured in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: 2 people killed, 13 more injured, Russians shelled region 22 times Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region. 207 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Special Operations Forces soldiers eliminated a Russian soldier in the forests of the Donetsk region Ruscist plants grenades under himself: Special Operations Forces fighter eliminates him and escapes blast. VIDEO Special Operations Forces operators carried out a successful clearance operation in the forests of the Donetsk region. 4 735 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers interview with captured occupier

Sloviansk Occupiers strike apartment block in Sloviansk, injuring at least 8 including 2 children Today, 3 December, Russian forces attacked Sloviansk in the Donetsk region, leaving several people injured. 904 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Soldiers of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces destroyed Russian equipment near Myrnohrad, which was stuck in anti-tank ditches. Paratroopers from 7th Air Assault Corps destroy Russian "turtle tanks" stuck in ditches near Myrnohrad. VIDEO Paratroopers from the 7th Corps of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces finished off Russian "turtle tanks" near Myrnohrad using strike UAVs. 6 644 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian drones on the roof of a farm Russian aerial reconnaissance officer stunned by number of Ukrainian sleeper drones on rooftop: "Holy f#ck, there are so many of them hanging there! F#cking hell!". VIDEO A video posted online shows a Russian aerial reconnaissance operator filming Ukrainian "sleeper drones" on the roof of a building. 15 313 12 Previously in trend: Production of drones Use of drones by Armed Forces of Ukraine

Balahan map Enemy occupied Balahan, Solodke and Zatyshshia, advanced in Pokrovsk, near Novoekonomichne and Huliaipole, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers have made territorial gains in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 7 060 27 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Russia has not fully occupied Pokrovsk: statement by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Armed Forces of Ukraine hold northern part of Pokrovsk, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine The information published by the German newspaper Bild about the alleged occupation of Pokrovsk is not true. 2 345 8 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian fakes about Lyman Herasymov’s statements about Russians’ "breakthrough" in Lyman are fake, - Third Army Corps The so-called "breakthrough" by Russian forces in Lyman is a lie spread by the Russian army's high command. 1 868 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

A day in Donetsk region: 2 dead, 5 wounded Enemy shelling claims lives of two residents of Donetsk region, with five more injured. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast. 277 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Destruction of two Russian motorcycle stormtroopers Kamikaze drones destroyed two occupiers on motorcycles who got tangled up in spent fibre optic cable. VIDEO Ukrainian kamikaze drone operators eliminated two occupiers whose motorcycles got tangled up in the remains of spent fibre optic cable. 5 909 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Rubio on the war in Ukraine Ukraine and Russia are literally fighting for 20% of Donetsk region, - Rubio The main dispute in Russia's war against Ukraine boils down to territory. Essentially, it is a struggle for approximately 20% of the Donetsk region, which the Russians have not yet been able to capture. 4 527 48 Previously in trend: US peace plan

SOF destroys the enemy SOF destroyed enemy group in Donetsk direction: position regained, trophies and documents captured. VIDEO Special Operations Forces operators destroyed an enemy group in the Donetsk direction. 5 598 3 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

Azov Brigade fighters destroyed a column of Russian equipment near Dobropillia Ukrainian Azov Corps troops rout Russian armoured columns near Dobropillia. VIDEO Footage showing Azov Corps fighters routing Russian armoured columns near Dobropillia has been posted online. 9 099 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Azov Brigade

DeepState accuses 425th Assault Regiment of AI-generated fake video from Pokrovsk 425th Assault Brigade "Skelia" shares AI-generated video from Pokrovsk on social media: Assault Forces launch review The DeepState analytical project has accused the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia of posting a fake video from Pokrovsk, generated using artificial intelligence, on its social media page. An internal review is under way at the Assault Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 11 797 20 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

NATO: Myrnohrad almost encircled, Russia controls over 95% of Pokrovsk AFU control of Pokrovsk is almost lost, Myrnohrad "virtually completely" encircled – NATO NATO has assessed the situation on the front in Ukraine and stated that Ukrainian defenders in Myrnohrad are "virtually encircled", while more than 95% of Pokrovsk is controlled by Russian forces. 13 240 96 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction "Threat of encirclement of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk direction

SIGNUM battalion fighters eliminated seven occupiers who were hiding in corners and pretending to be dead. One hid under poncho, another played dead: SIGNUM battalion drone pilots eliminate occupiers. VIDEO Drone pilots from the SIGNUM battalion have eliminated seven occupiers in the Lyman direction. 2 966 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

pecial Operations Forces clear industrial site in Pokrovsk sector Tactical group of 3rd Special Operations Forces Regiment clears industrial facility in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, a tactical group of the 3rd Special Operations Forces (SOF) Regiment conducted combat operations at an industrial facility. 3 638 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Occupiers wounded a civilian woman in Donetsk region Russians attacked civilian woman in Kostiantynivka with FPV drone. PHOTOS Russian invaders attacked a civilian woman in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, with an FPV drone. 1 140 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Destruction of Russian stormtroopers near Chasiv Yar In Chasiv Yar, fighters of the 24th Brigade destroyed Russian assault group of 38 occupiers. VIDEO Intense fighting continues in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast, to hold the city. Units of the 24th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after King Danylo have released footage of the results of another successful operation against Russian assault units. 5 308 5 Previously in trend: Battles for Chasiv Yar

Kramatorsk after shelling Russian strike on Kramatorsk: death toll rises to two The death toll from yesterday's Russian strike on Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast has risen to two. 773 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Occupiers in Pokrovsk were hit. Enemy stockpiles in Pokrovsk, ammunition depot in Biloiarivka, and fuel depot in Luhansk region were hit, - Special Operations Forces. VIDEO On the night of 1 December 2025, Special Operations Forces units successfully struck enemy targets in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions with strike UAVs. 2 243 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

Kozatske map Enemy has occupied Kozatske, advanced in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, as well as in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have occupied the village of Kozatske in Pokrovsk district and are advancing in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 8 210 15 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Three dead, six wounded in enemy attacks in Donetsk region Consequences of enemy attacks in Donetsk region: 3 dead, 6 wounded, 57 houses damaged. VIDEO+PHOTOS Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk region. 678 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Elimination of 7 occupiers by fighters of the 425th separate assault regiment in Pokrovsk Soldiers of 425th Skelia Regiment eliminate 7 Russian infantrymen in Pokrovsk. VIDEO Soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia have eliminated seven occupiers in Pokrovsk. 3 877 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russian ambushes near Pokrovsk threaten logistics to Myrnohrad Enemy continues to disperse across Pokrovsk and its outskirts. Logistics to Myrnohrad complicated – DeepState Ukraine’s Defence Forces are trying to clear certain areas of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Russian occupiers are setting up fire "ambushes" near the city, complicating logistics to Myrnohrad. 2 109 6 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Donetsk region Russian claims of "capture" of Klynove in Donetsk region are false – 11th Army Corps Ukraine’s Defence Forces have debunked a fake claim by Russia’s Defence Ministry about the alleged "capture" of the village of Klynove in Donetsk region by Russian troops. 604 0 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

Destruction in Donetsk Oblast Over 73,000 infrastructure facilities destroyed in Donetsk region since start of invasion – prosecutor’s office In the Donetsk region, since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russian forces have destroyed or damaged more than 73,000 infrastructure sites. 226 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russians are advancing in three areas: what is known? In November, enemy occupied 505 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory. Greatest advances were made near Huliaipole, - DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS In November, the enemy occupied 505 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory, which is almost twice as much as in September. 1 511 7 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Battles in the east of Ukraine

Kramatorsk after shelling Enemy struck residential area in Kramatorsk: 4 people wounded. PHOTO On the afternoon of 1 December 2025, Russian troops shelled residential buildings in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast. 870 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Battles for Pokrovsk There have been reports of enemy appearances near logistics corridors in Pokrovsk direction, - 7th Corps of Airborne Forces. VIDEO Despite the difficult situation, the Defence Forces continue to hold back the enemy's advance. Our soldiers are preparing to carry out tasks during the winter period. We are strengthening and properly equipping our positions. 2 319 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction "Threat of encirclement of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pokrovsk direction

Russians are advancing in three regions: what is known? Ruscists are advancing in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupiers are advancing in the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions. 6 411 21 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Zhorin on the situation at the front Situation on front line is very difficult; we need to change our approach to using forces and resources we have, - Zhorin The situation on the front line is indeed very difficult. But it can be remedied. 5 995 63 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Battles in the east of Ukraine

Stavky and Novoselivka have not been occupied: Statement by the Third Army Corps Russia has not occupied Stavy and Novoselivka in Donetsk Oblast, - 3rd AC. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Army Corps denied information from the Russian Ministry of Defence about the alleged capture of Stavky and Novoselivka in Donetsk Oblast. 1 780 2

A day in Donetsk region: one person wounded due to Russian shelling Day in Donetsk region: one person wounded, houses and cars damaged, industrial zone shelled. PHOTO Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast, resulting in one person being wounded. 268 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russia intensifies drone attacks in Donetsk region Russia improving its "drone battle" tactics. This was Ukraine’s key advantage, - WSJ Russia is actively using cheap and compact drones in the battles for Pokrovsk, increasing the effectiveness of its tactical warfare against Ukraine. 5 940 23 Previously in trend: Use of Russian drones

Fighters of the 12th Azov Brigade eliminated an occupier who was trying to hide in a building from a UAV at night. Azov’s night-time drone hunt: elimination of an occupier who tried to hide. VIDEO Drone operators from the 6th Battalion of the 12th Azov Brigade showed footage of the destruction of an occupier in the Kostiantynivka direction. 2 154 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Battles for Pokrovsk Additional logistical routes to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad are being organized - OTF "East" Over the past day, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the East Operational-Tactical Group repelled 126 Russian assaults. 1 142 4 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Shelling of Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: Lyman, Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka under enemy attack. Two people killed, others wounded. PHOTOS Yesterday, 29 November, Russian troops shelled two areas of the Donetsk region. 547 0

Donetsk region Ukrainian units are holding defensive lines in Myrnohrad and eliminating enemy on approaches to city, - OC "East" In Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, Ukrainian units are holding defensive lines and eliminating the enemy on the approaches to the city. 1 106 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Battles for Pokrovsk Defensive operation in Pokrovsk complicated by weather conditions, - 7th Airborne Corps. VIDEO Defence forces continue to hold back Russian troops along the entire line of combat engagement in the area of responsibility of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces. 3 123 13 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Fighters of the Third Army Corps conducted a raid to eliminate Russian soldiers in the Novoselivka area. Rapid response team of Third Army Corps conducted sweep of Novoselivka area. VIDEO A video was posted online showing how fighters from the Third Assault Brigade, part of the rapid response unit, arrived to reinforce the mopping-up operation in the Novoselivka area. 7 689 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have stabilized the situation near Pokrovsk. Defense forces completed operation in Dobropillia direction and stabilized situation, - AAF The operation in the Dobropillia direction has been completed, which has made it possible to thwart Russia's plans to break through to Barvinkove and stabilize the situation around Pokrovsk. Fighting continues, but the city is being held. 2 063 2 Previously in trend: Situation in Dobropillia direction

Russian strikes on Donetsk region: Sloviansk under KAB-250, wounded in Oleksandrivka and Bilbasivka Day in Donetsk region: Russian troops carried out 1,393 enemy strikes, four wounded. PHOTOS As a result of Russian strikes on the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts, residential buildings, administrative buildings, and cars were damaged. Three people were injured in Oleksandrivka, one in Bilbasivka. In Sloviansk, many objects were damaged after five air strikes. 346 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russia is storming Pokrovsk around the clock, but is suffering dozens of casualties every day Russians concentrated in southern part of Pokrovsk, small enemy groups operating throughout agglomeration, - Airborne Assault Troops The occupiers are concentrated in the southern part of Pokrovsk, with small groups operating throughout the agglomeration. Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance and search-and-strike groups destroy the enemy on the spot. 797 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russians executed a captured Ukrainian soldier in the Pokrovsk direction Ruscists shot captured AFU soldier in Pokrovsk direction, - prosecutor’s office Russian occupiers executed a captured Ukrainian soldier in the Pokrovsk direction. 5 185 14 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Execution of Ukrainian POWs