#Donetsk Region

Peskov announces Russia's readiness to clear Kostiantynivka of mines within five days

Politics 11/13/2026, 14:31

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Russian military controls Kostiantynivka and is ready to begin demining it, which, according to him, will take five days. Kyiv links the initiative to troop rotation.

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Sviatohirsk Lavra sustains new damage following attacks: monastery reports on destruction and refugees

Incidents 11/12/2026, 19:01

The Sviatohirsk Lavra in the Donetsk region has sustained new damage following attacks: the blast wave shredded window sheeting on the buildings. About 150 refugees are sheltering in the monastery, and the brotherhood is requesting help for repairs.

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ISW: Ukrainian Forces Advance in Sumy and Donetsk Oblasts and Disrupt Russian Offensive

Politics 11/04/2026, 10:04

According to ISW, over the past day, Ukraine's Defense Forces have advanced in Sumy and Donetsk oblasts and disrupted several Russian army offensive operations along key frontline axes.

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Airstrike on Kramatorsk: City Hall building that survived 2014 and assaults is destroyed

Incidents 11/01/2026, 00:52

Late on October 31, Russian forces launched an airstrike on Kramatorsk, destroying the city hall building on Peace Square. This was reported by the head of the Kramatorsk MA, Oleksandr Honcharenko.

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Donetsk Region: 1,746 Children from 1,580 Families Remain in Forced Evacuation Zone

Politics 10/28/2026, 23:54

In 15 settlements across four communities in the Donetsk region, 1,746 children from 1,580 families remain in the forced evacuation zone. In October, 761 children from 610 families were forcibly evacuated, and the mandatory evacuation zone was expanded to parts of Kramatorsk.

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Ukrainian Armed Forces Foil Russian Offensive Plans Against Sloviansk and Kramatorsk

Politics 10/24/2026, 17:16

The Ukrainian Armed Forces thwarted Russian plans to encircle Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. The enemy switched to defense after one of their strike groups was destroyed.

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Ukrainian Forces Disrupt Russian Plans in Donetsk Region and Seize Initiative

Politics 10/23/2026, 09:14

Ukrainian forces disrupted Russian plans in Donetsk: since September, Russia has lost 241 sq km more territory than it captured, while Operation Vivaldi liberated 270 sq km.

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Donetsk Region Expands Mandatory Child Evacuation Zone

Incidents 10/22/2026, 15:22

The Donetsk region announced a mandatory evacuation of families with children across all territories of the Kramatorsk and Sloviansk communities due to daily shelling.

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If We Give Up Slovyansk and Kramatorsk, RF Will Go Further - Zelenskyy

Politics 10/22/2026, 11:50

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that surrendering Slovyansk and Kramatorsk would open Russia's path to the Dnipropetrovsk region. He emphasized that freezing the conflict along the current frontline is Ukraine's biggest compromise.

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General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Strikes on Radar Stations in Bryansk Region and Personnel Concentrations on the Front Line

Politics 10/19/2026, 16:22

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported strikes on October 18–19 targeting a radar station in the Bryansk Region and personnel concentrations in Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions. According to the agency, the radar strikes weaken Russia's air defense and expand the zone of drone deployment.

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Ukraine regains another 101 sq km of territory as part of Operation Vivaldi

Politics 10/14/2026, 10:51

Ukrainian troops have completed the fourth phase of Operation Vivaldi, liberating 101 sq km of territory and three villages in the Donetsk region, Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky reported.

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Tightening Security: A 'Long' Curfew Imposed Across Most of the Donetsk Region

Politics 10/13/2026, 15:58

Starting November 1, a 19-hour curfew will be imposed in the Donetsk region. Restrictions from 16:00 to 11:00 will apply to almost all communities, except for Oleksandrivka and Cherkaske.

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Kramatorsk Expands Mandatory Child Evacuation Zone Amid Deteriorating Security

Incidents 10/11/2026, 14:35

Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region has announced an expansion of the mandatory forced child evacuation zone due to worsening security conditions.

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Russian Federation Drops Aerial Bombs on High-Rises in Sloviansk, Casualties Reported

Incidents 10/11/2026, 13:55

On the morning of October 11, Russian forces dropped three FAB-250 aerial bombs on a residential area in Sloviansk. High-rises were partially destroyed, and at least seven people were injured.

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Russia Kills 30 People in Bus Strike in Kramatorsk: Transport Suspended in Two Cities

Incidents 10/08/2026, 13:09

A Russian military strike on a passenger bus in Kramatorsk killed 30 people and injured 18. Authorities have suspended public transport in two cities.

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Russian forces strike regular bus in Kramatorsk, killing 12 people

Incidents 10/08/2026, 11:40

A strike on a regular bus in Kramatorsk has left 12 people dead and 13 others injured. City authorities have suspended public transport operations.

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Operation "Vivaldi" Gathers Pace: Fighters Show New Footage of the Third Season

Politics 10/03/2026, 19:27

The Third Army Corps of the AFU continues the successful Operation Vivaldi in the Donetsk region. The third season has seen several villages liberated and about 250 Russians captured.

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Russia Suffers Record Daily Losses Since War Began: British Intelligence Names Date

Incidents 09/30/2026, 09:10

British intelligence reported that on September 27, Russian troops suffered a record daily loss of 2,090 personnel while continuing unsuccessful assaults in the Donetsk region.

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