Zelensky: Russia is trying to intensify aggressive operations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reports that Russia is escalating attacks, particularly in the Donetsk region, utilizing better weather conditions to increase their offensive efforts.
War in Ukraine. Analysts: Russia has begun a spring-summer offensive in the Donetsk region, attacking in two directions
Analysts report that Russian forces have launched a spring-summer offensive in the Donetsk region, aiming to breach Ukraine's main defensive lines.
1 killed, 4 injured, including child, in Russian drone attack on Donetsk Oblast
A Russian drone attack in the Donetsk region of Ukraine resulted in one death and four injuries, including a child.
Russians occupy Platonivka in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState
Russian forces have taken control of the village of Platonivka in the Donetsk region and have made advances in other areas as well.
War of Russia with Ukraine. Day 1486
Ukrainian officials report that Russia plans to relocate over one million people to the Donetsk region by 2045, aiming to nearly double the current population.
Sean Penn tours front lines in Ukraine with Zelensky's ex-chief of staff
Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn visited the front lines of Ukraine alongside Andriy Yermak, a former chief of staff to President Zelensky, highlighting ongoing issues in the region and the ongoing conflict in Donetsk Oblast.
Russian forces advance near Horikhove in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState
Russian forces have made territorial advances near Horikhove in the Donetsk region, according to analysts from DeepState.
Medics killed by Ukrainian strike on hospital in Russian region – MOD
A Ukrainian drone strike on a hospital in the Donetsk People's Republic has reportedly killed eight medics and injured ten others, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Russia: 8 doctors dead after Ukrainian drone attack in the Donetsk region
Eight doctors were killed and ten others injured in a Ukrainian drone strike on a medical facility in the Donetsk region, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
Russia claims Ukraine controls 15-17% of the Donetsk area
Russia asserts that Ukraine controls a fraction of the Donetsk region, claiming all of it is part of Russian territory.
War in Ukraine: Russian strikes kill at least four and injure around fifteen in Sloviansk
Russian strikes in Sloviansk resulted in at least four deaths and around fifteen injuries, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
Ukrainian counteroffensive continues on Oleksandrivka front, commander-in-chief says
Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their counteroffensive in the Oleksandrivka region, regaining significant territory despite facing a numerical disadvantage.
Six-year-old killed by Ukrainian strike on Russian region – authorities
A six-year-old boy was killed among four civilians due to Ukrainian strikes in the Donetsk People’s Republic, according to local authorities.
Zelensky supports troops at the Donetsk front
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the Donetsk region to support troops amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
War in Ukraine: Zelensky claims to have visited the Donetsk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he visited the Donetsk region, emphasizing the need to maintain strong defensive positions against anticipated Russian offensives.
Zelensky visits the Donetsk region - 15 km from the front line
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Donetsk region, posting updates from Druzivka, which is located approximately 15 kilometers from the front line.
Volodymyr Zelensky visits the Donetsk area
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Donetsk region, interacting with troops and sharing updates via social media.
Observers: Russia blew up a dam in the Donetsk region
The Russian army has blown up a dam near the city of Kostjantynivka in the Donetsk region, according to a report from the Ukrainian analytical group Deepstate.
Shocking images: see the Ukrainian city after Russia's phosphorus bomb attack
Ukrainian soldiers captured footage of Russian phosphorus bomb attacks on the residential area of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region.
Vladimir Putin wants these women to never see their home again
Vladimir Putin demands complete control over the Donetsk region before peace, potentially preventing evacuee Ukrainians from returning home.
After Four Years of War, Donetsk Residents May Pay the Price of an Agreement Between Their Government and Russia
Donetsk residents fear the implications of a potential agreement that may cede their region to Russia in exchange for peace for the rest of Ukraine.
NYT: Ukraine and Russia Discussed the Creation of Demilitarized Zones in Donbas
Ukraine and Russia have discussed the idea of establishing demilitarized zones in the Donetsk region during talks involving US participation.
Russia's War Against Ukraine. Day 1457
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian air defense system and three women were evacuated from a shelling-affected city as tensions continue in the region.
Russians advance along Dobropillia salient in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState
Russian forces have made territorial advances in the Donetsk region, specifically near Shakhove and Zatyshok, according to military analysts.
Russia and Ukraine lower expectations in their first round of negotiations in Geneva
Russia and Ukraine have started peace talks in Geneva with minimal expectations, focusing on territorial disputes mainly concerning the Donetsk region.
Russia loses 156 soldiers for every kilometre occupied on Donetsk front – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports that Russian forces incur heavy losses, with 156 soldiers lost for every kilometre of occupied territory in the Donetsk region.
Putin's goal to capture the Donetsk region is receding – Ukraine is increasingly successfully destroying Russian soldiers
Fierce battles are ongoing in the Donetsk region, where Ukraine is effectively countering Russian advances as diplomatic talks unfold.
Why Ukraine refuses to abandon Pokrovsk, explained
Ukraine is determined to hold onto Pokrovsk amid ongoing fighting, emphasizing the strategic importance of the region in the eastern front against Russia.
LSM journalists experience a drone attack in Ukraine
Latvian journalists from LSM encountered a drone attack while covering Ukrainian soldiers in the Donetsk region.
Russian forces advance slowly in the Donetsk region; Ukraine recaptures a village in the Zaporizhzhia region
Russian troops are making slow progress in the Donetsk region while Ukraine has successfully regained control of a village in the Zaporizhzhia region during ongoing support efforts for Ukraine.
VIDEO Azov: We captured 18 Russian soldiers in less than 24 hours
The international battalion Azov announced the capture of 18 Russian soldiers within 24 hours during a successful cleaning operation in Zolotyi Kolodiaz near Dobropillia, Donetsk region.
Preparing Ukrainian children to fight for Russia: leaders of Yunarmiya in occupied Donetsk Oblast served with suspicion notices
Ukrainian law enforcement has indicted eight leaders of the Yunarmiya movement for allegedly involving Ukrainian children in military training under the guise of patriotic education in the occupied Donetsk region.
On this territory, which is about a quarter of Israel's area, Putin refuses to give up
The article discusses the ongoing conflict over the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, where Russia insists on maintaining control despite ongoing peace talks mediated by Donald Trump's administration.
The Key to Peace or a Trap? Why Russia Refuses to End the War Without the Whole Donetsk Region
Peace talks in Abu Dhabi face a key obstacle as the fate of Ukraine's Donetsk region becomes a major point of contention, pivotal for both Russia's political survival and strategic advantage.
Occupants killed seven people in the Donetsk region
In a Russian-organized shelling in Družkivka, eastern Ukraine, at least seven people were killed and eight others injured, according to local officials.
Governor: At least seven dead at market
At least seven people have been killed and eight injured in Russian attacks on a market in the Donetsk region, according to the regional governor.
Ukraine reports that six people were killed in a Russian shelling of the city's market
At least six people were killed and one injured due to Russian shelling at a market in the Donetsk region, according to the regional governor.
Ukrainian majority rejects to yield to Putin's demands for Donbas
Ukrainians overwhelmingly refuse to comply with Russian demands to hand over the Donbas region, which includes the partially occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Russian Forces Capture Two Villages in Eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported that Russian forces have taken control of the villages of Zakitne in the Donetsk region and Olenokostiantynivka in southeastern Ukraine, amidst ongoing intense conflicts.
Russian Attacks on Ukraine: Kyiv Without Power, There Are Fatalities
At least eleven people have died due to Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight from January 12 to 13, with casualties reported in Kharkiv, Odessa, and the Donetsk region, as Russians intentionally target energy infrastructure causing power and heating shortages.
Development of battles (Day 1410): Russians gained little over the year but lost a lot - their losses are the highest since the beginning of the war
Over the past year, Russian forces have captured only 0.72% of Ukraine's territory, facing significant losses, particularly in the Donetsk region.
Security guarantees for Ukraine unclear after Trump meeting
Following a meeting between Trump and Zelensky, the clarity on security guarantees for Ukraine remains uncertain as Russia intensifies its attacks in the Donetsk region and Ukraine fights near Myrnohrad.
The Mariupol theater has just reopened its doors in occupied Ukraine
The Russian Drama Theater of Mariupol, destroyed by bombings in March 2022, has been rebuilt and reopened with financial and material aid from Saint Petersburg according to Denis Pushilin, a pro-Russian leader in the Donetsk region.
VIDEO Ukrainians destroy two Russian missile systems with drones
Ukrainian forces have destroyed two Russian Grad multiple rocket systems in the Donetsk region using heavy drones known as 'Baba Yaga', delivering a significant blow to Moscow's long-range firepower in eastern Ukraine.