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A Russian missile attack on a military ammunition storage facility in a residential area near Kyiv has killed at least 38 people and caused widespread destruction. The assault coincides with additional drone and guided-bomb strikes across Ukraine that have resulted in further casualties.
As Russian forces steadily advance toward the frontline city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast, local residents face mounting shortages and fear imminent combat operations.
Russian forces have carried out a massive airstrike on Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast, hitting residential infrastructure and apartment block neighbourhoods, with people injured.
A representative of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration stated that 11,000 civilians remain in active combat areas within the region, while all children have been successfully evacuated.
A Moscow court has sentenced a Russian citizen to 23 years in prison for treason, specifically for allegedly spying for Polish intelligence. This severe verdict comes amid an increase in treason convictions in Russia.
Ukraine reported that Russia used North Korean missiles in recent attacks, causing at least 12 deaths, while Ukrainian forces claimed to have struck a Russian oil refinery in Orsk, approximately 1,500 km from the front line. President Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing for escalation by bringing in military equipment from North Korea.
Russian forces reportedly captured and then shot dead a Ukrainian soldier near the settlement of Myrne in the Volnovakha district of Donetsk Oblast.
The body of a man has been recovered from under the rubble of a residential building in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, following a Russian airstrike.
Russian forces shelled the village of Raihorodok in Ukraine's Donetsk region, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to six other individuals, including a child.
Fighters from Ukraine's National Guard successfully struck two Russian air defense systems in Donetsk Oblast's Kostiantynivka front at the end of June.
Russian forces dropped two aerial bombs on the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast on 23 July, injuring 10 people.
Russian forces launched six attacks on residential areas of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast overnight, resulting in one fatality and three civilian injuries.
Ukraine has reported drone attacks on Russian ships in the Azov Sea, claiming to have hit multiple vessels. This comes as Russia continues its strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure.
The Donetsk Oblast Military Administration has reported that 270 children, primarily in Sloviansk, remain in dangerous settlements within the mandatory evacuation zone despite ongoing efforts.
Kyiv experienced a new barrage of Russian missile attacks, causing explosions and fires in the Ukrainian capital. These strikes occurred while a NATO summit was underway, and after Ukraine claimed to have attacked Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
Russian forces dropped three aerial bombs on Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The attack caused significant damage and casualties in the area.
Ukrainian defence forces have reported that at least a hundred Russian troops have infiltrated Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, with their presence recorded in the city center, prompting military warnings of threats.
Ukrainian drones launched a large-scale attack overnight, targeting several locations across Russia, including Ust-Labinsk in Krasnodar Krai and the Leningrad region near St. Petersburg, where 25 drones were intercepted. The attacks also hit Russian-occupied parts of Donetsk Oblast, causing fires at oil depots and damaging port infrastructure.
Ukraine claims Russian forces have lost the initiative on the front lines and reported downing a significant number of Russian drones overnight. Meanwhile, Russian air strikes caused damage in Odesa, and a Ukrainian strike in Russian-controlled Kherson reportedly killed a 6-year-old and injured 11 others.
A Russian strike on Mykolaivka in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk Oblast has resulted in the deaths of five people and injuries to two others.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast damaged an energy facility, leaving 39 settlements without power and causing one death and two injuries. Separately, four people were injured in Russian strikes on Kherson Oblast.
DeepState reports that Russian forces have made advances near three settlements in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, indicating ongoing military activity in the region.
DeepState has reported that Russian forces made advances near Horikhove in Donetsk Oblast and Filiia in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast over the past day.
Ukraine's parliament has voted to extend martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days amidst the ongoing conflict. This decision continues the legal framework for the country's defense efforts.
EU leaders convened in Cyprus, where they approved a significant loan package for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, and also adopted a 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit, advocating for Ukraine's full EU membership.
DeepState reports that Russian troops have made an advance near the settlement of Riznykivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk Oblast.
Russian invaders attacked a group of wounded soldiers with drones in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, during the armistice declared in these days.
Specialists from Ukraine's State Special Transport Service are continuing to install additional anti-drone protection in frontline areas of the Donetsk region, acting on assignment from the Ministry of Defense.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has stated that Russia intends to capture Pokrovsk and other key towns in Donetsk Oblast by the end of April.
A resident of occupied Donetsk Oblast has been sentenced by Russia to 5.5 years in prison for supporting the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVK) on Telegram, convicted on charges of “calls for terrorism.”
A Moscow court has sentenced German carnival sculptor Jacques Tilly to eight-and-a-half years in prison in absentia for creating carnival floats that depicted Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill in sexual situations, which was deemed insulting.
Ukrainian drone attacks have again damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, a key fuel export hub, according to the governor, following previous attacks that also damaged a school and resulted in injuries.
Russia has announced a ban on gasoline exports starting April 1, aiming to prioritize domestic supplies and stabilize fuel prices amidst surging domestic prices and turbulence in global oil markets. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak instructed the energy ministry to draft a resolution for this measure, which will last until July 31st.
Emergency water supply schedules are being implemented in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast after Russian forces destroyed a dam on the Siverskyi Donets River, with current water reserves expected to last only about two weeks.
A Russian drone attack in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast has resulted in one fatality and four injuries, including a child.
A Russian helicopter was reportedly shot down by a Ukrainian FPV drone in Donetsk Oblast, according to the Kyiv Independent.
Ukraine's 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Brigade has reported that it has repelled another Russian assault on the south-western outskirts of the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast.
Prosecutors have charged three officials from the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic” with organizing the deportation of 213 Ukrainian children to Russia prior to the full-scale invasion.
DeepState analysts report Russian advances near Berestok and Fedorivka Druha; front faced 128 combat engagements over the past day.
Approximately 2,800 civilians are still present in the Kostiantynivka community in Donetsk Oblast, where mass evacuations are not feasible due to security concerns, leading to only isolated evacuations being carried out.
Russian President Putin is reportedly receiving an embellished reality regarding the Russian military's achievements in Donbas, with Moscow-appointed officials claiming significant territorial gains in Donetsk Oblast.
Russian forces destroyed the main post office building of Ukraine's national postal service Ukrposhta in the city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, on 7 March.
Russian troops have seized more Ukrainian land in the village of Hryshyne in Donetsk Oblast and in the town of Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Russian troops have reportedly advanced near Markove, Rivne, and Hryshyne in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, according to DeepState.
Russian troops struck a residential area in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, with tubed artillery on the morning of March 3.
Ukrainian forces have released footage of Russian troops using white phosphorus munitions – incendiary weapons notorious for causing widespread fires and inflicting severe, indiscriminate burns – to strike a residential area of the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast.
Russian forces have advanced in the settlement of Pokrovka in Sumy Oblast as well as in the villages of Nykyforivka and Lypivka and near Platonivka in Donetsk Oblast, DeepState, a Ukrainian group of m
An aerial bombardment in the Donetsk region resulted in the deaths of two adults and a minor, with additional injuries reported amid escalating hostilities in the area.
Russian forces have launched a series of missile and drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in several Ukrainian regions, including Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Donetsk oblasts. The strikes have resulted in at least ten confirmed injuries and sparked fires in residential and commercial buildings.
Footage released and later deleted from a Russian Telegram channel showed a Russian drone attacking an unarmed civilian cyclist in Donetsk Oblast.
Russian forces carried out four airstrikes on Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, injuring three people, including an 11-year-old child. The attacks involved aerial bombs, causing damage in the city.
The number of people injured in Russia's aerial bomb attack on Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast on August 13 has increased to 22.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian oil-refining city of Nizhnekamsk, located deep within Russia, has killed 13 people, including a child. This marks one of the deadliest Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory in two years.
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed at least 17 people and injured dozens, prompting Ukraine to urgently request more air defense interceptors from international allies. Ukrainian officials also reported the arrest of Russian agents accused of coordinating strikes and identified Russian troops involved in the attacks.
Russian forces attacked Druzhkivka and Bilenke in Donetsk Oblast, resulting in two deaths and four injuries. These attacks also caused electricity outages in seven Ukrainian oblasts.
The UN Security Council has criticized Russia's aggression against Ukraine, highlighting threats to civilians, trade, and food security. This condemnation comes as Ukraine continues to strike targets in Russia, including a factory in the Moscow region.
Ukraine has reported successful attacks on targets in occupied Crimea and a bridge in Donetsk Oblast. These strikes indicate ongoing military operations in the regions.
Bloomberg reports that the Kremlin is no longer willing to return any occupied Ukrainian territories as part of a potential peace deal, a shift from earlier indications that Russia would negotiate after establishing full control over Donetsk Oblast.
Russian strikes on July 19 resulted in the deaths of five civilians and injuries to 20 others across the Sumy and Donetsk oblasts in Ukraine.
Russian forces attacked the settlement of Shabelkivka in the Kramatorsk hromada in Donetsk Oblast, destroying a residential building. Two bodies were retrieved from the rubble following the strike.
A Russian guided bomb strike on Druzhkivka in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to two others. Ukrainian authorities reported a total of four residents killed in the Donetsk region.
Ukraine is reportedly striking Russian energy infrastructure at an unprecedented rate, according to the Financial Times. The General Staff of Ukraine also reported strikes on a Russian airfield in Crimea and bridges in Donetsk Oblast.
DeepState reports that Russian troops are attempting to infiltrate the eastern outskirts of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast, while the situation near Yampil and Ozerne is becoming increasingly difficult.
Authorities in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast have expanded the mandatory evacuation zone for families with children, ordering compulsory evacuations from specific streets in Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Bilenke, and the entirety of Pryvil.
Ukrainian strikes on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula have reportedly killed four people. This comes amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts by European countries regarding the conflict.
Russian forces destroyed a church in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast on the eve of a religious holiday. Video evidence confirms the destruction of the religious site by the occupiers.
Russian forces reportedly launched two Oreshnik ballistic missiles over the weekend, with one hitting Bila Tserkva and the other possibly failing and crashing into Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast.
The cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast have implemented a new 'Non-Standard Warning' function within the Air-Raid Warning app, providing separate alerts for incoming aerial threats.
According to DeepState, Russian troops have advanced near the villages of Vasylivka and Zakitne in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast.
Russian troops have reportedly advanced near Synkivka, Pryvillia, and Andriivka-Klevtsove in eastern Ukraine.
Law enforcement in Ukraine has exposed an international Russian spy network allegedly planning contract killings and sabotage, including in EU countries. Several individuals, including Moldovan citizens, have been detained in connection with the plot.
Nine individuals, including four men and five women aged 57 to 76, along with their pets, were evacuated from the frontline town of Mykolaivka in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast.
Russian troops have captured new territory north of the city of Myrnohrad in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, including the town of Rodynske, indicating further advances in the region.
A Russian airstrike in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast has resulted in injuries to at least 10 people.
A 70-year-old man, displaced twice by war from Donetsk Oblast, was assisted by Kyiv police after his overloaded car broke down during an evacuation attempt. The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian challenges faced by civilians fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
Ich war fast 30 Jahre alt, als ich Friedas Namen fand: auf den zahlreichen Listen der Bürgerrechtler von Memorial, der Menschenrechtsorganisation, die Russland nun als «extremistisch» eingestuft hat.
Russian troops have reportedly advanced in the settlement of Hryshyne on the Pokrovsk front in Donetsk Oblast. Ukraine's 7th Rapid Response Corps and military analysts DeepState confirmed the ongoing small-arms fighting.
EU parliamentarians are demanding the removal of a Russian employee, who previously worked as a translator for Kremlin chief Putin, from the election observer mission in Hungary, sparking controversy.
A French court has sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Boracay, to one year in prison in absentia and issued an arrest warrant for failing to comply with orders during an inspection in international waters, with the vessel suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.
The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.
Three former prisoners from the Kholodnyi Yar Brigade have maintained their positions on the Kostiantynivka front in Donetsk Oblast for an extended period of 224 days.
Russian forces have reportedly occupied the village of Platonivka in the Bakhmut district and made advances in two other areas of Donetsk Oblast.
Two people were killed and two injured in Russian attacks on Kherson and Donetsk oblasts on 18 March.
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) conducted a series of attacks using middle-range assets on a base of Russia's Rubicon secret drone unit in occupied Donetsk Oblast during the night of March 17-18.
DeepState analysts report that Russian troops have advanced near the village of Horikhove in Donetsk Oblast, indicating ongoing military movements in the region.
Ukrainian forces are continuing their counteroffensive on the Oleksandrivka front, having regained control over more than 400 square kilometers across Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.
Russian forces have reportedly captured territories near Bezsalivka, Stupochky, and Udachne in the Sumy and Donetsk oblasts, according to an update from DeepState.
Russian forces have advanced near the village of Piddubne in the Volnovakha district of Donetsk Oblast.
'Russians preparing spring offensive' — Zelensky visits Donetsk Oblast, meets commanders amid risk of new Russian push The Kyiv Independent
Russian forces have hit a civilian ship sailing under the Panamanian flag in the Black Sea, resulting in injuries among the crew.
It has emerged that Police Captain Oleksii Kryvenko was killed in a Russian airstrike on the city of Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast on 2 March.
Ukrainian forces struck a radar station of an S-300 surface-to-air missile system and an S-300V4 radar station in the temporarily occupied part of Donetsk Oblast on the night of 28 February-1 March.
Russia attacked railway infrastructure in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk oblasts, and also struck the territory of a children's railway in Kharkiv Oblast on the night of 25-26 February.
Ukrainian troops have pushed Russian troops back in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, while the Russians advanced in Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that senior commanders from the Azov regiment will lead newly restructured military units to bolster Ukrainian defenses in Donetsk Oblast. The deployment places experienced leadership directly in charge of reinforcing critical frontline positions.
In an exclusive interview, Dmytro Kruk recounts his harrowing experiences living under Russian control in Donetsk, detailing forced mobilization, passportization, state propaganda, and FSB surveillance before successfully escaping twice.
Russian forces have occupied the town of Rodynske near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast and made advances near Artilne in Kharkiv Oblast.
Russia claims to have struck two Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea, while a Russian drone reportedly crossed into Moldovan airspace during an attack on Ukraine. Separately, a Greek-run tanker carrying Russian oil was also attacked in the Black Sea.
Russian forces attacked the Lisnyi market in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, with a Molniya-2 drone, resulting in injuries to three women.
Ukrainian President Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief Drapatyi discussed strengthening the defense of Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk, as well as military personnel changes in Donetsk Oblast. The meeting focused on critical strategic and human resource issues for the region.
DeepState analysts have reported that Russian troops have made advances near Nove Shakhove, located east of Dobropillia in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast.
DeepState reports that Russian forces have made advances near Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast and in Zaliznychne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, indicating ongoing territorial changes in the conflict zones.
Russian forces launched a series of attacks across Ukraine, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries in Balakliia, a drone strike on a bus in Zaporizhzhia, and damage to energy sites and a gas station in Kharkiv. These strikes also targeted a car carrying government officials in Sloviansk and a weapons exhibition in the Kyiv region, where the death toll rose to 11.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in two deaths in Sumy and injuries in Dnipropetrovsk. A Latvian consulate in the Donetsk region was also struck during the assaults.
Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in civilian casualties, with two women killed in a drone strike on a civilian car in the Kharkiv region. Further shelling in the Donetsk region killed two civilians and wounded several others.
Russia and Ukraine have engaged in a series of mutual strikes, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in various regions. Ukrainian drone attacks have also led to the suspension of shipping in Russia's Sea of Azov.
Russian troops have reportedly advanced near the settlements of Kostiantynivka and Zatyshok in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast.
Ukrainian defense forces have successfully liberated the village of Novokhatske in Donetsk Oblast, clearing it of Russian troops.
Kyiv experienced its deadliest Russian attack of the year, with search operations concluding at a destroyed nine-story building and the death toll rising to 30. The attacks also caused power outages in six regions and damaged the Kyiv Zoo.
Passenger road transport at night has been banned in the Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast. This measure follows recent Ukrainian strikes on key routes in the region, indicating heightened security concerns.
Russian forces have launched strikes across Ukraine, causing power outages in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson districts and affecting critical infrastructure, including the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have destroyed dozens of targets along the land route connecting Russia to Crimea.
Five civilians sustained injuries after Russian forces dropped three aerial bombs on apartment blocks in the city of Druzhkivka in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast.
Romania has declared the Russian consul in Constanța persona non grata and announced the closure of the Russian consulate after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galați, injuring two people. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from NATO allies and prompted accusations of irresponsibility against political leaders attempting to excuse Russia.
Russian forces attacked Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast with aerial bombs and an FPV drone, resulting in the deaths of four civilians and injuries to five others.
One person was killed as a result of a Russian airstrike on the town of Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast on 18 May. Three five-storey apartment blocks have been damaged, and one of them caught fire.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated his belief that the conflict in Ukraine is "coming to an end," a declaration made during a period that also saw him meet with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and offer a conditional meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Iran's Supreme Leader signaled plans to maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz and warned of a 'painful response' if the US renews attacks. Iran also expressed readiness for diplomacy if the US ends 'maritime piracy'.
Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in at least six deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. The Ukrainian government has pledged support for the city following the massive attack.
The European Union moved to unlock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary's Viktor Orbán lifted his veto, marking a significant development in EU financial aid to Kyiv.
Russian forces dropped an aerial bomb on Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, damaging residential buildings, following strikes on eight settlements in the region on April 16.
Serhii Sirchenko, commander of the 11th Army Corps, has been removed from his position following the loss of Siversk in Donetsk Oblast.
Former Albanian MP Myslym Murrizi has strongly reacted to Prime Minister Edi Rama's statements on European integration, bringing up allegations about an Ukrainian caught in Germany who reportedly worked with Rama's brother in a call center.
Russian troops have made advances near Petropavlivka and Stupochky in the Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts of eastern Ukraine, according to DeepState.
The Sloviansk Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in Mykolaivka, Donetsk Oblast, has ceased operations following Russian attacks on April 6.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that would rename the Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump. The decision follows Florida's approval last year of a plan to donate land in downtown Miami for Trump's presidential library, with the airport renaming requiring FAA approval and administrative procedures.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Russia to agree to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure, citing the global energy crisis exacerbated by the Middle East conflict and signals from partner countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia for unannounced 'important meetings,' kicking off a surprise tour of Gulf States with a defense pitch and offering Ukraine's drone expertise with renewed urgency as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.
A woman was killed and others injured after Russian forces launched nine aerial bombs in a strike on Druzhkivka in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast on March 24.
A Russian UAV strike on the village of Maidan in Donetsk Oblast resulted in one woman killed and four people injured, including a teenager.
Andrii Yermak, former head of the President's Office, has visited a combat unit of the 157th Mechanised Brigade in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, accompanied by American actor and director Sean Penn.
Two servicemen held their positions in encirclement in Donetsk Oblast for a year before the Skelia regiment successfully evacuated them from the trap.
Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast on 12 March left two civilians killed and six injured.
About 9,500 civilians remain in the Druzhkivka community in Donetsk Oblast as evacuations continue.
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Russian forces carried out an airstrike on the central part of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast, killing two people and injuring 17 others, including a 14-year-old girl.
Approximately 1,240 civilians, including 950 in the city of Dobropillia itself, remain in the Dobropillia community of Donetsk Oblast.
In Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, emergency and rescue operations have been completed at the site of an airstrike carried out by Russian forces on Monday, March 2.
Six people were killed in Russian attacks across Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, according to the regional military administration chief. Localities were bombed 13 times.
The Russian army is attempting to bypass Ukrainian forces from the northeast and southwest in the Myrnohrad area of Donetsk Oblast, aiming for an operational encirclement after failed direct breakthroughs.
Ukraine's State Border Guard Service released footage showcasing the extensive destruction in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, following recent Russian attacks.