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Donetsk, in the heart of the Donetska region of Ukraine, is witnessing a series of significant events and challenges. Patriots recently marked Defenders' Day with the bold act of unfurling the Ukrainian flag near the "Donbas Arena," showcasing resilience in the face of occupation. Meanwhile, the residents of Donetsk, plagued by outages and scarcity of resources, emphasize a harsh reality marked by water scarcity and power issues. Explosions and columns of smoke are frequent, heightening the tension in this temporarily occupied territory. The widespread unrest, coupled with attacks like those by drones and missiles, further compounds the struggles faced by the residents and alters the geopolitical landscape.

What recent actions did patriots undertake in Donetsk?

Recently, in a bold demonstration of defiance against occupation, patriots in Donetsk unfurled the Ukrainian flag near the iconic "Donbas Arena." This act, performed in honor of Defenders' Day, signifies a steadfast stance towards sovereignty and resilience amid challenging conditions faced by those in the temporarily occupied regions.

How are explosions affecting daily life in Donetsk?

The ongoing explosions in Donetsk have significantly affected the daily lives of its residents. Numerous explosions have been reported, often accompanied by a rise of smoke over the area, creating a constant atmosphere of tension and fear for inhabitants. The instability has resulted in disruptions to essential services, further complicating the living conditions in the occupied city.

What challenges are residents of Donetsk currently facing?

Residents in the occupied Donetsk face a host of challenges including water scarcity, frequent power outages, and disruptions to daily activities. The struggle to maintain normalcy in the face of limited resources and constant unrest has led to growing dissatisfaction and demands for improved living conditions. These persistent issues underscore the difficulties of life under occupation.

What types of military activities are occurring in Donetsk?

The military activities in Donetsk include various strikes and defense maneuvers. The region has seen drone and missile attacks targeting strategic points occupied by opposition forces. Besides actual military engagements, there's a notable presence of drone surveillance which adds an extra layer of tension and strategic military monitoring in the area.

What impact does the water shortage have on Donetsk citizens?

The water shortage in Donetsk has severe implications on the well-being of its residents. As the region grapples with limited water supply due to infrastructure and power challenges, people face arduous conditions in carrying out basic hygiene and daily tasks. The scarcity leads to queues and desperation, often forcing citizens to seek alternative methods, such as collecting rainwater, to fulfill their needs.

How do explosions contribute to the geopolitical tension in Donetsk?

The frequent explosions in Donetsk significantly fuel geopolitical tensions. These events highlight the volatility and ongoing conflict within the region, serving as focal points for international attention and concern. They underscore the contested nature of the area and the challenges faced in achieving stability and peace, making it a symbol of ongoing resistance and unrest.

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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. 7 054 21

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. 10 291 30 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Explosions in Donetsk

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. 5 456 46 Previously in trend: UAV attack on 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. 11 613 39 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk

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. 27 293 77

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. 21 518 112 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas 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. 754 0 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

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. 14 832 46 Previously in trend: War

жовта,стрічка Donetsk, Luhansk, Enerhodar, Melitopol and Henichesk: in occupied cities, resistance forces distribute patriotic leaflets. PHOTOS In the temporarily occupied cities, the resistance forces spread patriotic leaflets and ribbons. 10 368 15 Previously in trend: War

донецьк,нафтобаза Fire broke out at oil depot in Donetsk. VIDEO&PHOTOS A fire broke out at an oil depot in temporarily occupied Donetsk. Black smoke is visible over the city. 10 379 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

донецьк,пожежа Occupiers claim shelling of Donetsk, building of railway administration is on fire. VIDEO&PHOTOS A large-scale fire broke out in the center of Donetsk - the premises of the railway administration were occupied. 12 818 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

донецьк Explosions rang out in occupied Donetsk. "City administration" is on fire. VIDEO&PHOTOS Explosions rang out in occupied Donetsk. It is reported that jewelry was hit in the premises of the city administration. 38 406 84 Previously in trend: War

дезертири Mobilized residents of Donbas are deserting en masse from "army of DPR", - Kazansky. PHOTOS In occupied Donetsk, Rashists are posting announcements about the search for deserters who refused to fight in the "army of the DNR". 23 169 77 Previously in trend: War

донецьк Russian mass media report about "arrival" at terrorist Pushylin’s administration. PHOTOS Russian mass media report shelling of temporarily occupied Donetsk, there is information about hitting the "administration" of terrorist Denys Pushylin. 33 302 98 Previously in trend: War

маріуполь Unique surgical equipment which was stolen by racists in Mariupol was brought to occupied Donetsk, - Andriushchenko. PHOTO The Russian occupiers stole another batch of surgical equipment from Mariupol and sent it to occupied Donetsk. 8 337 20 Previously in trend: War

Queues due to "evacuation" in occupied Donetsk. VIDEO&PHOTOS Queues due to "evacuation" in occupied Donetsk. VIDEO&PHOTOS After the announcement of the "evacuation", queues at ATMs and gas stations lined up in occupied Donetsk. 35 403 88 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Car explosion occurs in Donetsk, - social network users. VIDEO&PHOTOS Car explosion occurs in Donetsk, - social network users. VIDEO&PHOTOS A car explosion took place in the occupied Donetsk. 25 015 54 Incidents

Suspicious video of supposed SBU raid on Right Sector base debunked as Russian-led separatist-produced fake, - AtlanticCouncil Suspicious video of supposed SBU raid on Right Sector base debunked as Russian-led separatist-produced fake, - AtlanticCouncil's DFRLab. VIDEO&PHOTOS In July 2018, footage emerged allegedly depicting a Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) operation against an armed, pro-Ukrainian far-right formation. The SBU and most notable Ukrainian media outlets decried this video as a staged fake. 12 143 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

APC shown in Russian fake news on "SBU disarming Right Sector’s base" pops up in occupied Donetsk. PHOTOS APC shown in Russian fake news on "SBU disarming Right Sector’s base" pops up in occupied Donetsk. PHOTOS Last July, the pro-Kremlin propaganda media spread fake news about the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) commandos allegedly storming the base of the Right Sector volunteers. The BTR-80 armored personnel carrier which had been shown in the staged story of the Russian propagandists was recently captured on camera in occupied Donetsk. 35 567 57 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

похороныспасатель Rescuer Volodymyr Sytnyk, who was kidnapped and killed by Donbas occupants in 2014, buried in Cherkasy region, - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS Civil defense service captain Volodymyr Sytnyk was buried in Stepanky village, the Cherkasy region, on Oct. 7. Sytnyk was kidnapped by terrorists in Donetsk back in August 2014. 23 148 24 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

акция донецк сепаратизм нападение разгон патриоты Three years ago, demontration for united Ukraine cruelly dispersed in Donetsk by separatists. PHOTOS On April 28, 2014 the supporters of the so-called "Pax Russica" (Russian World), wearing camo and using sticks, dispersed the demonstration for united Ukraine. 78 468 156 Photo News

армия парад танк вооружение рф агрессия оккупанты Invaders ‘flash’ Russian military hardware at recent ‘parade’ rehearsal in Donetsk, - InformNapalm. PHOTOS The activists have found more evidence that the Russian Federation supplies weapons to the militants in the occupied areas of the Donbas which once again proves Russian aggression against Ukraine. 98 537 57 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

донецк Donetsk turned from million city into 'ghost city' over three years of Russian occupation. PHOTOS Images from occupied Donetsk, showing the former million city having turned into a 'ghost city' over the three years of the war, went online. 152 904 187 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия рф боинг оккупанты хмурый дубинский Bellingcat identifies Russian GRU officer linked to MH17 downing. PHOTOS Bellingcat revealed new details regarding the Russian war criminal known as Khmuryi involved in downing of the Malaysian Boeing in the Donbas. 90 457 60 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17 Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

донецк взрыв Blast rocks chemical factory in occupied Donetsk, - self-styled administration. PHOTOS+VIDEO The explosion occurred this morning at the Donetsk State Chemical Products Factory. 52 589 68 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

донецк обстрел боевики авдеевка Another case of militants' shelling of Donetsk residential areas unveiled. PHOTOS Based on open information sources, InformNapalm volunteers have discovered another example of provocative shelling of a residential building in Donetsk, intended to create newsworthy images for Kremlin's propaganda media and accuse Ukrainian troops of killing civilians in the Donbas. 37 343 18 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Avdiivka fighting

обстрел авдеевка Occupants shell Donetsk residential areas, seek to blame Ukrainian military, - InformNapalm. PHOTOS Russian occupation forces continue provocative shelling of Donetsk residential areas in order to stage a scene that would suit the purposes of Russian propaganda media seeking to blame the bombardments on Ukrainian Army. 38 058 36 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Avdiivka fighting

донецк обстрел Powerful explosion rocks Donetsk. Local military store completely destroyed, - journalist. PHOTOS+VIDEO At about 9:15 p.m., Feb. 2, a powerful explosion rocked the occupied city of Donetsk. 615 104 639 Incidents

гфс Tax police reveals restaurant that illegally produced and sold alcohol in Donetsk region. PHOTOS Alcohol was sold at a restaurant and snack bar. 14 653 48 Incidents

взрыв Hundred militants reported dead as ammunition depot exploded in Donetsk. PHOTO Local residents reported about 100 terrorists killed in the explosion. 462 354 1 130 Incidents

книга киборги комиксы Comic book about Donetsk airport "cyborgs" presented in Lviv. PHOTOS The first comic book about the defenders of Donetsk airport titled "Cyborgs: the story of three" has been presented in Lviv. 32 893 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

ворошило Dnipro-born soldier Yevhen Voroshylo killed by sniper near Donetsk. PHOTO Fighter of the 1st separate assault company of the Right Sector Volunteer Ukrainian Corps Yevhen Voroshylo was killed near Donetsk. 70 685 115 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

донецк обстрел ферма Russian militants deployed in Donetsk shelled civilian farm with banned 125-mm tank guns. PHOTOS Facilities of a farming enterprise located in Peremoha village not far from Marinka, the Donetsk region, were damaged by 125-mm tank shells. 13 080 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия донецк вооружение рф оккупанты State-of-the-art Russian Shypovnik-Aero electronic warfare system in Donetsk: volunteers find proof of Ukraine’s Intelligence Department’s information. PHOTOS Ukrainian volunteers have found confirmation of information released by Main Intelligence Department of Defense Ministry of Ukraine about a state-of-the-art Shypovnik-Aero electronic warfare system, deployed by Russian terrorist troops in downtown Donetsk. 93 605 41 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

osce JCCC, OSCE confirm that militants shelled children hospital in Donetsk to compromise Ukrainian troops, - ATO press center. PHOTOS The JCCC (Joint Center for Control and Coordination) and the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine denied information of pro-Russian militants that the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine allegedly shelled residential neighborhoods in Donetsk. 71 658 128 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

порошенко донбасс ато Poroshenko inspected strongholds at front line. PHOTOS+VIDEO President of Ukraine and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has inspected strongholds of the front line and spoke with soldiers of the 128th Separate Mountain-Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 73 002 448 Ukrainian Politics

листовки над донецком Patriotic bombardment: Sestry Peremohy hit Donetsk with leaflets for second time. PHOTOS On Wednesday, May 11, Sestry Peremohy (Victory Sisters) foundation dropped 7,000 pro-Ukrainian leaflets over occupied Donetsk. 55 181 88 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

кладбище донецк боевики днр "DPR" militants' cemetery in Donetsk: plate numbers on unmarked graves reach 3,500. VIDEO + PHOTOS Reporters have found more graves at a "DPR" militants' cemetery in Donetsk. 87 130 295 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

ярмарка в донецке Putin's and Zakharchenko's portraits sold at Christmas fair in occupied Donetsk city. PHOTOS The Russian-terrorist authorities held a Christmas fair in the occupied Donetsk on Jan. 6. Portraits of Russian President Vladimir Putin and 'DPR' leader Alexander Zakharchenko, as well as other souvenirs of the terrorists, were sold there. 79 364 250 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия вооружение рф оккупанты Another Kremlin's failure on Minsk agreements - heavy artillery in downtown Donetsk. PHOTOS Another Russian occupational forces base has been revealed in the heart of the occupied Donetsk. 50 960 119 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

авария донецк дтп "DPR" militants caused traffic collision in Donetsk and then brutally beat driver of car they had rammed. PHOTOS The pro-Russian militants committed traffic accident in the center of Donetsk on Thursday, Oct. 29. They have beaten up the driver of the car they collided with at the junction of the Artem Street and Shevchenko Boulevard. 114 828 232 Incidents

армия вооружение рф оккупанты полигон Russian invaders use training ground near Donetsk to shell civilians, - InformNapalm. PHOTOinvestigation Images showing military equipment and weapons of the so-called Donetsk Corps of the Russian Federation occupation troops redeployed in the Donetsk suburb, near dirt pile of Chumakovska mine have been found on the Internet. 48 678 117 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

донецк дтп Donetsk mercenaries crashed two cars and trolleybus in the city. PHOTOS Terrorists from the so-called "Donetsk People's Republic" caused a triple car crash in Donetsk city. 57 899 143 Photo News

кладбище донецк боевик militant graveyard donetsk "Abandoned graves without flowers and candles": militants’ cemetery near Donetsk more than tripled over the year. PHOTOS The militants’ cemetery in Donetsk, which Russian mercenaries call "Walk of Fame" has more than tripled over the year. According to the cemetery keepers, the total number of militants buried in Donetsk is nearly five thousand. 128 812 258 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

ломаев Russian Nazi paratroopers occupied Donetsk Сity Сouncil. PHOTOS+VIDEO Russian contract soldiers are located in Donetsk city and are fighting against the Ukrainian army. 166 986 323 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия военные зенит военнослужащие Zenit position in three kilometers from terrorist-held Spartak village: images from the front line. PHOTOS Photogapher Maks Levin posted his images made at the front line Zenit position, three kilometers from the "DPR"-controlled Spartak village in Donetsk. He took the pictures on Aug. 24, Ukraine's Independence Day. 53 422 66 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

донецк танк Militants pull in tanks to downtown Donetsk, - Radio Liberty. PHOTO Three T-72 tanks were recorded at around 11 a.m.in the Kirov district of Donetsk. 66 243 110 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

донецк боевик дт Ural truck driven by 'DPR' militants crashed into car in downtown Donetsk, killing one person. PHOTO Ural truck driven by 'DPR' militants crashed into a car at Panfilova and Universytetska Streets in Donetsk on June 29. 97 593 249 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

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