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Donetsk, a city under occupation, continues to face severe hardships, accentuated by a recent lack of water and power outages affecting over 150,000 residents. Local citizens are increasingly frustrated, leading to public outcries for essential services like water, with one resident's agitation over endless queues for water trucks capturing the collective sentiment. Additionally, the region has been under frequent drone attacks, resulting in significant infrastructural damage and adding to the misery of everyday life. Reports suggest the defense forces have successfully targeted enemy positions in the area, adding another layer of complexity to the already volatile situation in the beleaguered city. These developments highlight the harsh realities and challenges faced by the people in Donetsk amid ongoing tensions and conflict.

What is the current situation with water supply in Donetsk?

Donetsk is experiencing a critical water supply issue. Residents have reported long queues and lack of access to basic water services, leading to public outrage. The crisis is exacerbated by infrastructural damage and ongoing conflict, making water a scarce resource for many civilians.

How has the drone attack impacted Donetsk recently?

Recent drone attacks in Donetsk left significant portions of the city without power, affecting thousands of residents. The attacks have added to the pervasive instability in the area, creating further distress for the local population already dealing with occupation-related challenges.

What reactions are being observed from residents in occupied Donetsk?

Residents of occupied Donetsk have expressed extreme frustration, emerging in public protests demanding basic amenities like water and electricity. Some have resorted to sarcastic expressions of gratitude while others have openly criticized the occupying authorities for the prevailing hardships.

Are there any recent military operations reported in Donetsk?

Yes, recent reports indicate that Ukrainian Defense Forces have carried out successful strikes against key military targets in the occupied territories, including strikes on command posts and equipment. These operations are part of ongoing efforts to destabilize occupation forces in the area.

What are the implications of power outages in Donetsk?

Power outages in Donetsk, resulting from drone attacks, have left extensive areas without electricity, severely disrupting daily life. These outages hinder essential services, affect communication, and contribute to the already dire living conditions in the conflict-torn region.

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News Donetsk, Donetskyy district, Donetska region

боевик Russia Evacuates Injured Militants to its Hospitals. VIDEO A militant with tears in his eyes evacuated to a Russian hospital talks about the results of confrontation with the Ukrainian army and the National Guard. 305 510 649 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

танки ато About 250 Terrorists Killed and Significant Amount of Military Equipment Destroyed The ATO forces continue to hold their positions and cause significant losses to the terrorists despite the intensified enemy’s activity and counterattacks. 179 070 428 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

карта Russian Armored Unit Penetrated Rear of the Main Forces Disposition in Sector B, Leading Battle for Ilovaisk - Journalist The Russian troops committed the raid into the rear of the Ukrainian deployment on the southern front at 05.00 pm August 24. The Russian armored unit of up to a battalion in number with tanks and armored vehicles struck the road between Starobesheve - Kuteinykove from the area of Amvrosiivka. The way has been cut. 460 120 946 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

Terrorists Are Going to Lead Captured Ukrainian Soldiers Through Donetsk on Independence Day of Ukraine Militants drew up damaged military equipment on Donetsk central square and intent to lead captured Ukrainian soldiers tomorrow, on Independence Day. 71 930 392 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

армия ато Platoons of the Regular Russian Army Are Fighting in Ilovaisk: This Is a Real Military Invasion Fighting continues in Ilovaisk. The terrorists are constantly shelling the Ukrainian troops by Grads, mortars and grenade launchers. Russian staff officers and soldiers are fighting not individually, but in platoons. 147 149 331 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Battle for Donetsk

Terrorists Shelled "Donbas Arena" with Heavy Weapons The attacks on Donetsk continue. The militants damaged "the pearl of the capital of the Donbas". 60 066 270 Incidents

армия украинская Dnipro-1 Battalion and Ukrainian Troops Broke Through the Encirclement to Donbas Battalion and 93rd Brigade in Ilovaisk The Donbas battalion and the 93rd Armed Forces Brigade that hold Ilovaisk in the Donetsk region finally received reinforcements. 155 979 216 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

град Ukrainian Soldiers Destroyed 2 Grads, 3 Tanks and 3 Airborne Assault Vehicle of the Terrorists During active operations, the ATO forces destroyed a significant amount of manpower and equipment of the militants. 57 169 209 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

наемник Advisor to the Minister of Interior Published Passport of Slovakian Citizen Detained in ATO Area. PHOTO Advisor to the Ministry of Interior Anton Herashchenko published a photo of the passport of Donbas battalion detainee - citizen of Slovakia of Serbian origin Miroslav Rohac, who fought on the side of the terrorists. 94 703 115 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

оружие армия парад Battle for Ilovaisk Continues: Ukrainian Army Holds Two Thirds of the Town under Control Now there is only the Donbas battalion and the Armed Forces of Ukraine servicemen in the town of Ilovaisk controlling its two thirds. 81 370 444 Incidents

NSDC Confirmed that 5 Russian Mercenaries Captured near Ilovaisk The Ukrainian soldiers captured 5 Russian mercenaries in the battle near Ilovaisk in the Donetsk region. 55 355 218 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

Servicemen Destroyed two Grad Launch Vehicles of Terrorists near Ilovaisk - National Guard Ukrainian soldiers destroyed two multiple launch rocket systems Grad near Ilovaisk in the Donetsk region from which the terrorists shelled the ATO forces and residential quarters of the town. 30 525 93 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

The Terrorists Conduct Shelling from Grads in Direction of Ilovaisk and Zuhres - Eyewitnesses The terrorists are shelling from Grads towards Ilovaisk and Zuhres from the town of Khartsyzk in the Donetsk region. 19 811 63 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

One Third of Donetsk Is under Threat of Flooding: Terrorists Have Totally Destroyed Infrastructure Third of Donetsk is under threat of flooding by groundwater because of the fighting. 20 194 96 Ukrainian Politics

армия ато Donbas Battalion Controls Half of Ilovaisk. Eight More Heroes Die in the Battle for the City While Ukraine was peacefully sleeping the night urban battles continued in Ilovaisk. 45 714 117 World

Street Artist from Donetsk Kidnapped by Terrorists Again - Every Day in Captivity He Was Interrogated and Tortured Donetsk artist from the Murzilka art group Serhii Zakharov, kidnapped by armed terrorists August 5, was released from captivity on Sunday, August 17 but detained again the next day. 15 633 60 Ukrainian Politics

Mospyne Shelled Again: Houses in Ruins, School Completely Destroyed On the night of August 19 the city of Mospyne (Donetsk region) was shelled again. The situation in Donetsk is also very tense because of fighting. 12 766 32 Incidents

ато Ukrainian Soldiers Mopping Up Yasynuvata. There Is Fighting in Ilovaisk The Ukrainian forces were mopping up Yasynuvata. Fighting continues in Ilovaisk. 56 046 135 Ukrainian Politics

углегорск Clashes Continued in ATO Zone Last Night. Terrorists Unsuccessfully Tried to Regain Lost Positions - Tymchuk On the night of August 16, fights continued in the ATO territory. Both Ukrainian troops and terrorists regrouped. 98 665 278 Ukrainian Politics

We Do Not Have "Incendiary Bombs": Russia Is Trying to Intimidate People in Donetsk - ATO Press Center Residents of the Shyrokyi district of Donetsk district saw flashes in the sky yesterday at 10 pm. The Donetsk City Hall reported that, presumably, there were firebombs. 24 480 101 Ukrainian Politics

11 Сivilians Killed, 8 Injured in Donetsk over Past 24 Hours Eleven civilians have been killed and another eight have been injured in Donetsk as a result of strikes over the past 24 hours. There was a fighting in the evening and at night in the Petrovskyi and Leninskyi districts. 4 397 32 Ukrainian Politics

Liberation of Donetsk and Luhansk Is a Matter of Time - Tymchuk Last night was marked by the activities of the ATO forces under very difficult circumstances but they have led to positive results and this is what’s important. 68 743 244 Ukrainian Politics

донецк "DPR Militants Purposefully Shell Residential Areas Destroying our Homes! To Show on Russian TV!" - Residents of Donetsk. VIDEO Donetsk city council states that two shopping centers were damaged in Donetsk due to shelling. It also states that the city center was also shelled. 113 421 355 Ukrainian Politics

74 Civilians Killed over Three Days of Battles in the Donetsk Region 74 residents of Donetsk region were killed another 116 received injuries of varying severity over the past three days of fighting. 6 859 35 Incidents

Military Personnel is Actively Advancing on the Outskirts of Donetsk. Terrorists are Retreating Under pressure from the Armed Forces of Ukraine the terrorists are retreating. 50 313 15 Ukrainian Politics

Night Clashes in the Petrovskyi District of Donetsk: 5 Civilians Injured - City Hall It was extremely tense night of August 12 in Donetsk. Sounds of explosions and salvo fire of heavy guns were heard throughout the city. 10 207 28 Incidents

майдан память теракт Ukrainian Soldiers Fought an Unequal Battle near Donetsk: 12 of Them Killed, 13 Captured Yesreday there was a tragedy in the suburbs of Donetsk, near the village of Mandrykine. A group of Ukrainian soldiers fought an unequal battle with the Russian militants. According to Russian media reports, 12 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 13 were captured and are in a hospital in Donetsk. 295 360 1 083 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists Seized the Building of Metinvest Company that Belongs to Donetsk Oligarch Akhmetov The police received a call, saying that the armed unknown men, wearing camouflage uniforms, seized the building of Metinvest-Ukraine in the Voroshylov district of Donetsk. 29 152 105 Ukrainian Politics

стрельба Volunteer Battalion Dnipro-1 and the 93rd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Fighting on the Outskirts of Donetsk: Shelling Militants Positions from the Tank. VIDEO Volunteer Battalion Dnipro-1 and the 93rd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with combat vehicles engaged in the battle on the outskirts of Donetsk near the village of Pisky conducting heavy shelling from the tank. 84 300 90 Incidents

армия "Offensive on Donetsk is Inevitable" - the Assault of the City Will Become the Largest Operation of the War. VIDEO The servicemen of Dnipro Battalion told about the daily battles with the separatists on the outskirts of Donetsk. 150 159 329 Incidents

Luhansk and Donetsk Liberation from Terrorists Is a Matter of Several Weeks - Azov Battalion Commander Freeing Luhansk and Donetsk from terrorists is a complex operation that may take several weeks. 36 022 125 Society

Residents of Donetsk and Luhansk Are Asked to Leave the Cities: Storming Is on the Way The National Security and Defense Council asks residents of Donetsk and Lugansk, captured by the terrorists, to leave the city through the corridors, organized by the Ukrainian military, as storming is currently being prepared. 82 301 226 Ukrainian Politics

пр янукович Do Not Touch It: Intercepted Talks of the Terrorists Protecting Yanukovych’s Estate in Donetsk. AUDIO The armed terrorists protect Yanukovych’s estate in Donetsk from armed looters like they are. The Interior Ministry of Ukraine intercepted the insurgents’ talks 418 470 181 Previously in trend: Yanukovych Family

In Donetsk, Shell Hit a Prison: 1 Prisoner Died, 18 Injured In Donetsk, the night of August 11 was tense. Sounds of heavy guns were heard in the whole city. 8 762 31 Incidents

Terrorists Fire Grad Rockets in Donetsk. The Bells Toll in the City - Social Networks Sunday, August 10, started with terrorist fire in Donetsk. 101 394 278 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists Shelled Mospyne Town near Donetsk: There Are Wounded, Damaged Houses, Schools and Train Station The town of Mospyne, which is an administrative unit of the Proletarskyi district of Donetsk, was shelled by the terrorists’ artillery. 13 056 49 Incidents

Terrorists Kidnapped One of the Artists Protesting Against Militants in Donetsk In Donetsk, gunmen kidnapped the street artist who ridiculed the terrorists. Serhii Zakharov was taken to an unknown destination. 11 042 24 Ukrainian Politics

Two Districts of Donetsk Were Shelled. 3 Civilians Were Killed and 5 Wounded The night of August 7 in Donetsk was tense. The Budennovskyi and Petrovskyi districts were shelled. 12 942 79 Ukrainian Politics

7 Dead with Multiple Shrapnel Wounds Found in the Petrovskyi District of Donetsk The police received reports about the discovery 7 bodies of men and women with multiple shrapnel wounds in the Petrovskyi district of Donetsk. 43 085 72 Ukrainian Politics

Air Strike on Donetsk Conducted Last Night - City Hall The night of August 6 in Donetsk was very restless, there was combat activity in the city. 87 105 396 Ukrainian Politics

карта ато Evacuation of Ukrainian Troops to Russia Was Compelled and Agreed with the General Staff - Advisor to the Interior Minister Ukrainian soldiers who are now on the territory of Russia are not "traitors" - the decision to evacuate to the territory of Russia was compelled and approved by the General Staff. 48 729 349 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists Installed Anti-Aircraft Gun on the Roof of Business Center in Donetsk The police issued criminal proceedings for mounting the anti-aircraft gun on the rooftop of a business center by unknown armed men. Business center Akula (the shark) is located in Voroshilov district of Donetsk. 24 383 159 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обстрел "It Is Not from Grad, It Is from a Howitzer" – Donetsk Local Recorded His Getting under Shelling. VIDEO A video from the dashboard camera shows how a Donetsk resident was nearly hit by an artillery shell driving his car on the road. The projectile fell right in front of the vehicle. 88 157 78 Incidents

Fighting in Donetsk: Residents Report Powerful Explosions and Active Firing - City Council There are active hostilities at the Petrovskii district of Donetsk as of 05.00 pm. Residents report of powerful explosions active shooting and damaged infrastructure in the area. 46 554 112 Incidents

Explosion in Donetsk: 8 Terrorists Injured On Monday evening, an explosion happened at the intersection of Myru Boulevard and Universytetska Street in Donetsk. 78 904 172 Incidents

5 Citizens of Donetsk Administered to Hospital with Gunshot and Shrapnel Wounds The law enforcements of the Mariinske police department received information of hospitalization of 5 residents of the city and the surrounding districts who received gunshot and shrapnel wounds. 7 678 13 Incidents

терроризм Under Occupation Donetsk Residents Resist Terrorists Suggesting Girkin to Kill Himself. PHOTOS Some residents of Donetsk under occupation have chosen quite extraordinary way of psychological coping with the invaders. 172 398 163 Incidents

град Terrorists Are Shelling Donetsk by Grad Systems The village of Zhovtneve near Donetsk is shelled by terrorists, useing Grad systems, residents reported. 29 756 277 Incidents