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The Donetsk region, an area of significant strategic importance, has been witnessing a surge in drone and missile attacks. Recent reports highlight extensive assaults by Ukrainian forces, targeting key enemy infrastructure, including ammunition depots and command posts. The city, under temporary occupation, faces frequent power outages and water supply challenges, further complicating daily life for its inhabitants. Strikes on facilities such as the Saratov oil refinery and the controversial "Shahed" warehouses demonstrate a concerted effort by Ukraine to diminish the logistical and military capabilities of the occupying forces. Video and photo evidence reveal the effectiveness of these operations, with substantial damage reported in Donetsk and surrounding areas. This ongoing conflict exacerbates the hardships faced by residents, who often find themselves bereft of basic amenities and embroiled in a dire humanitarian situation. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continue to carry out precision attacks, significantly impacting both military and civilian aspects of the region.

What is the current situation in Donetsk amid drone attacks?

Donetsk, under temporary occupation, is experiencing frequent drone and missile attacks targeting military and strategic facilities. The assaults have led to power outages, fires, and significant damage to infrastructure, deeply affecting the daily lives of residents. Ukrainian forces aim to disrupt the military capabilities of the occupying forces, contributing to a challenging humanitarian situation as basic services falter.

How has the Ukrainian military targeted the Donetsk region?

The Ukrainian military has strategically targeted the Donetsk region with drones and missile strikes, focusing on enemy warehouses, oil refineries, and military command posts. These efforts aim to weaken the logistical and operational abilities of the occupying forces, causing significant damage and disruption within the region.

What impact have these attacks had on civilian life in Donetsk?

Civilians in Donetsk are facing severe hardships due to the ongoing attacks. Power outages, water supply interruptions, and damaged infrastructure are common, compounding the already difficult living conditions under occupation. Residents often encounter shortages and face difficulties in accessing basic necessities, intensifying their plight as the conflict persists.

How are Ukrainian forces managing drone operations in occupied territories?

The Ukrainian forces employ advanced drone and missile technology to carry out precise strikes in occupied territories. By targeting key infrastructure and military installations, they aim to disrupt the occupying forces' operations. Special Operations Forces, alongside artillery units, play a significant role in executing these strategic attacks, ensuring a significant impact with each operation.

What are the main targets hit by Ukraine in recent attacks on Donetsk?

Recent attacks by Ukrainian forces have primarily targeted ammunition depots, oil refineries, military command posts, and warehouses in Donetsk. These strikes are part of a broader strategy to diminish the military and economic potential of the occupying forces, with a notable focus on logistical hubs and infrastructure critical to their operations.

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Destruction of enemy warehouse UAV warehouse of 9th SMRB in Donetsk and enemy fuel tanks in Luhansk Oblast destroyed, - SOF. VIDEO On the night of 8 December, Special Operations Forces units successfully struck enemy targets in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions with strike UAVs. 2 262 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

damage Ammunition depots, UAVs and fuel depots destroyed, fire continues in Temryuk: General Staff reports on results of strikes on enemy targets in TOT and Russia As part of efforts to reduce the offensive capabilities of the Russian aggressor, on the night of 8 December, units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces struck a number of enemy targets in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. 1 753 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Temporarily occupied Donetsk is under massive drone attack Drones attacking occupied Donetsk en masse: explosions heard, power outages occur. VIDEO+PHOTO On the evening of 13 November, the temporarily occupied city of Donetsk came under attack from Ukrainian drones. 6 428 23 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk UAV attack on Donetsk

oil refinery in Saratov hit Saratov oil refinery, oil terminal in Feodosia, enemy warehouse and concentration of occupiers in Donetsk Oblast were hit, - General Staff As part of efforts to reduce the military and economic potential of the Russian aggressor, on the night of 11 November, units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces struck the Saratov Oil Refinery in the Saratov region of the Russian Federation. 2 807 7

Attack on a warehouse of shaheds in Donetsk. Exclusive footage SOF drone attack on "shahed" warehouse in occupied Donetsk: over 90% of UAVs reached their target. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed how they had attacked a warehouse of "shaheds" in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. 8 091 15 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

Strikes on Russian facilities. What did the AFU hit on 5 November? Volgograd oil refinery, storage facility for "shaheds" in Donetsk, and three fuel and lubricant facilities in occupied Crimea have been hit, - General Staff The defence forces struck a number of important targets of the Russian invaders, both on the territory of the Russian Federation and in the TOT. 1 974 1 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Explosions in Donetsk Striking Russia

Shahed storage base hit in occupied Donetsk Shahed storage base hit in occupied Donetsk - Madyar. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers attacked a base for storing, assembling, and launching "Shahed" in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. 9 740 35 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Explosions in Donetsk

Explosions were heard in Donetsk on 5 November Explosions rock occupied Donetsk: ammunition depot reportedly on fire. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the evening of 5 November, loud explosions were heard in temporarily occupied Donetsk. Preliminary reports indicate an ammunition depot is on fire following a strike. 5 873 13 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

Explosions in Donetsk Explosions rock occupied Donetsk: probable strike on military facility. VIDEO On the night of 17 October, a series of explosions occurred in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. A fire broke out. 4 263 5 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

Ukrainians in the TOT celebrate Defenders of Ukraine Day Patriots unfurled Ukrainian flag near "Donbas Arena" in honour of Defenders’ Day. PHOTOS The Ukrainian flag was unfurled in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. Patriots held a bold action near the "Donbas Arena" stadium. 7 232 21

A column of smoke over occupied Donetsk Explosions in temporarily occupied Donetsk: "Another bang. On Taimyrka side. There’s lot of smoke". VIDEO Explosions were heard in occupied Donetsk, and a column of smoke rose over the city. 4 160 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

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. 8 348 38 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

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. 6 936 22 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

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. 10 331 30 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Explosions in Donetsk

Deputy-occupier from Donetsk Skorokhodov Representative of occupiers in Donetsk called for punishment of people who ask for water: "Apply the most severe measures. These are calls for rebellion and destabilisation in favour of Ukraine and London". VIDEO A representative of the occupation authorities in Donetsk has called on the 'law enforcement' agencies to deal with the city's residents who are demanding water supplies. 8 905 81 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Strike on the Novoshakhtinsky Oil Refinery Novoshakhtinsky oil refinery and number of important occupiers’ facilities have been hit, - General Staff Ukrainian defence forces struck important targets belonging to the Russian occupiers, including an oil refinery in the Rostov region, a UAV warehouse and logistics hub in occupied Donetsk, and a fuel and lubricants base in the Voronezh region. 2 261 4 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

Queue for water in occupied Donetsk Resident of occupied Donetsk outraged by lack of water and queue for water truck: "What f#cking sh#t is it?, Bastards, b#tch, are not helping f#cking bit". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a queue for water in occupied Donetsk. 12 524 73 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Donetsk Donetsk attacked by drones, over 150,000 customers left without power. VIDEO In the evening of 28 July, drones attacked Donetsk, temporarily occupied by Russia. 5 469 46 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Donetsk

Arrivals in occupied Donetsk Eight strikes in occupied Donetsk: "Powerful hit in area of Zasiadko mine". VIDEO Explosions and a fire broke out in occupied Donetsk. 7 788 12 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

rainwater collection Resident of occupied Donetsk showed city’s balcony "water supply system": "Thank you, Russia!". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a resident of a high-rise building in occupied Donetsk collecting rainwater on his balcony. 16 539 45 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Ukrainian Armed Forces hit Russian command post in Donetsk on June 30 Defense Forces strike Russian army command post in TOT Donetsk, losses being assessed – General Staff On June 30, Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck the command post of the 8th Combined Arms Army of the Russian Armed Forces in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region. Enemy losses are currently being assessed. 2 572 9 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

Donetsk was attacked by missiles on 30 June Powerful explosions rock occupied Donetsk: Russians claim to repel Storm Shadow missiles. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the evening of June 30, loud explosions rocked temporarily occupied Donetsk. A column of smoke rose over the city. Strikes were also reported in occupied Yasynuvata in Donetsk region. 11 653 39 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

Putin will visit occupied Luhansk and Donetsk. What the Kremlin said Putin will later pay visits to Luhansk and Donetsk, - Peskov The spokesman for the Kremlin dictator Dmitry Peskov said that Putin would later visit the occupied Donetsk and Luhansk. 3 057 46 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

prison colony Teenager sentenced to 6.5 years in prison in occupied Donetsk over alleged cooperation with SSU In occupied Donetsk, the so-called "Supreme Court of the DPR" sentenced a 17-year-old resident of Dokuchaievsk to 6 years and 6 months in prison for "high treason." 1 387 11

Russia takes Ukrainian children to study at its universities Russia is organizing transfer of Ukrainian high school students to its universities - NRC The Russian occupation authorities continue the policy of forced integration of Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied territories 1 592 14 Previously in trend: War

"Ministry of State Security of Donetsk People’s Republic" building struck in occupied Donetsk "Ministry of State Security of Donetsk People’s Republic" attacked in occupied Donetsk. VIDEO In the morning, explosions occurred in the temporarily occupied Donetsk in Budionnivskyi and Proletarskyi districts. 7 187 7 Previously in trend: War

SUV of head of colony in Olenivka was blown up SUV blown up in Donetsk, head of Olenivka colony Yevsyukov killed (update). VIDEO&PHOTOS On the morning of 9 December 2024, an explosion occurred in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. 27 307 77

Ліквідували російського генерала Клименка Russian Major General Klimenko, who organised torture chambers for Russian military in Donetsk, killed in Ukraine The eighth Russian general has been killed in Ukraine. He was accused of creating torture chambers for Russian soldiers. The circumstances of his death are still being clarified. 9 548 34

Донецьк і Макіївка залишаться без води Critical situation with water supply in occupied Donetsk and Makiivka - National Resistance Center Starting from 14 October, Russians will stop supplying water to consumers in the temporarily occupied Donetsk and Makiivka. 3 210 37

Роспропаганда збрехала про велику кількість загиблих після нібито удару по супермаркету в Донецьку Debris from downed missile fell on supermarket in occupied Donetsk: Russian propaganda lied about "hit" and "huge number of victims". VIDEO Russian propaganda lied about the allegedly large number of casualties caused by the attack on the Galakatika supermarket in occupied Donetsk. However, it later turned out that there were no casualties at all. 6 777 14 Previously in trend: War

донецьк Residents of occupied Donetsk block one of streets and demand water and better life. VIDEO Residents of occupied Donetsk have blocked one of the city's streets and are demanding water and better living conditions. 12 197 110 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

В Донецьк не подається вода Water supply to occupied Donetsk stopped, water pipeline built by Russians is not working - National Resistance Centre Due to a power outage in the Russian Federation, the supply of water to occupied Donetsk from the Don River has stopped. 5 273 13

Вибухи пролунали в окупованому Донецьку Explosions rang out in occupied Donetsk. VIDEO Explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. 9 870 14 Previously in trend: War

вибух,донецьк Explosions rang out in temporarily occupied Donetsk. VIDEO Explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. 9 114 11 Previously in trend: War

Вибухи у Донецьку 11 травня 2024 року In occupied Donetsk, bomb hit Paradise restaurant, where Russian occupiers were celebrating ’DPR Day’: At least 5 people killed. PHOTOS On Saturday, 11 May, explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. A restaurant where Russian militants were celebrating the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of the so-called "DPR" was hit. 21 533 112 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War

донецьк,кадирівець,поліклініка Kadyrov’s "liberator" swears at Donetsk residents in clinic: "You’ve all gone f**ked up!". VIDEO "A ’liberator’ member of the Kadyrovite movement attacked a woman in the polyclinic of the Donetsk Regional Clinical Territorial Medical Association. 26 315 84 Previously in trend: War

жовта,стрічка Yellow Ribbon Calls to Boycott Russian Presidential "Elections" in Occupied Territories. PHOTO Activists of the Yellow Ribbon Movement call on residents of occupied Donetsk not to attend the so-called "presidential elections" and boycott them. 757 0 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

війна Ukrainian FPV drone flies over Donbas Arena. VIDEO Ukrainian FPV operators showed the legendary Donbas Arena in Donetsk through the lens of a drone. 11 945 55 Previously in trend: War

вибух Destruction of enemy Buk-M1-2 SAM near occupied Donetsk. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers destroyed an enemy Buk-M1-2 anti-aircraft missile system near occupied Donetsk. 10 363 4 Previously in trend: War

окупанти Russians intensify "counter-sabotage measures" in Donetsk, - National Resistance Center The explosion in the Donbas Palace Hotel is used by the occupiers to increase pressure on Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. 2 098 6 Incidents

донецьк,пожежа Fuel and oil tanks are burning in occupied Donetsk: "There is lots of smoke from Budenovka". VIDEO Fuel and oil tanks caught fire in occupied Donetsk. 9 168 19 Previously in trend: War

війна SOF destroyed ammunition depot and Grad rocket launcher in Donetsk. VIDEO During reconnaissance operations in the Donetsk sector, operators of the 73rd Maritime Centre of the Special Forces discovered an enemy ammunition depot and located a BM-21 Grad. The Special Forces crew used an attack UAV to strike the targets. As a result of the strike, the BC and Grad depot was destroyed to the ground 9 612 4 Previously in trend: War

донецьк,вибухи Explosions rang out in occupied Donetsk. VIDEO Explosions were heard in occupied Donetsk. 10 901 16 Previously in trend: War

війна Special forces of SOF destroyed R-934 electronic warfare system of Russian invaders. VIDEO This morning near the city of Donetsk, soldiers of the 3rd Separate Regiment of the SOF "Medoiidy" discovered and destroyed the R-934 electronic warfare complex of the Russian occupiers. 5 721 10 Previously in trend: War

війна Donetsk "Republican centre of unmanned systems of "DPR" was hit. VIDEO In the temporarily occupied Donetsk, the building of the "Republican Centre for Unmanned Systems of the DPR named after Vladimir Zhoga", which trained UAV operators, was hit. This was reported by local public media. The building was heavily damaged. 14 859 36 Previously in trend: War

донецьк Explosions are heard in occupied Donetsk. VIDEO&PHOTOS Explosions are heard in the temporarily occupied Donetsk, and "arrivals" are reported in the city centre. Warning: The video contains profanity. 14 839 46 Previously in trend: War

війна Fuel tanks are on fire in temporarily occupied Donetsk. VIDEO In the temporarily occupied Donetsk, near the Mushketovo station, there were several hits, according to local public pages. Provisionally, warehouses on which the occupiers kept tanks with fuel were burned. 16 426 57 Previously in trend: War

морг,цнс Donetsk morgues are overcrowded with Russian occupiers - National Resistance Centre According to information received from the Ukrainian underground, unsuccessful attempts by Russian occupation forces to assault Ukrainian positions resulted in huge losses for the occupiers. 9 087 29 War in Ukraine