Vadym Filashkin

Ukrainian statesman

Vadym Serhiyovych Filashkin was born on June 14, 1975, in the village of Arbuzynka, Mykolaiv Oblast. He received his education at Mykolaiv Pedagogical University and Kyiv National University of Internal Affairs, becoming a professional lawyer and educator. Throughout his career, Vadym Serhiyovych held leadership positions in law enforcement agencies and served as deputy head of the Regional State Administration since 2019. Currently, he heads the Donetsk Regional State Administration, coordinating defense and humanitarian processes in the region.

2015

Headed the department for combating bribery and organized forms of crime in the economic sphere of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Donetsk Oblast

2016

Obtained a Ph.D. in Law specializing in criminal procedure and criminology

2019

Began working as deputy head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration

2023

Appointed by Decree of the President of Ukraine as head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration

2024

Coordinated the restoration of electricity supply in the de-occupied Lyman and Sviatohirsk communities

2024

Ensured the evacuation of civilians and children from frontline settlements in Donetsk Oblast

2025

Organized the construction and strengthening of fortifications to protect strategic directions of the region

2026

Introduced a new system of humanitarian support and life support for communities in a difficult security situation

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Russian attack on Donetsk region: 9 dead and 8 wounded in one day - OVA

In Donetsk region, as a result of an evening drone attack from Russia, a man was killed in Kostiantynivka, and five people were wounded in Dobropillia. A shop and seven cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 9, 07:24 PM • 2533 views

Russian troops attacked Donetsk region with aerial bombs and drones in the morning: 8 dead, humanitarian aid under attack

Russian troops attacked Donetsk region with aerial bombs and drones, killing 8 civilians and injuring 3 more. The occupiers shelled Rodynske, Kostiantynivka, and Zvanivka community, damaging civilian objects and a vehicle with humanitarian aid.

War in Ukraine • July 9, 11:25 AM • 2222 views

Shelling of Donetsk region on July 6: 5 people killed, infrastructure destroyed

As a result of Russian shelling of Donetsk region on July 6, 5 people were killed and one was injured. Kostiantynivka was subjected to airstrikes and missile shelling, Druzhkivka – to an FPV drone attack.

Society • July 6, 03:42 PM • 2823 views

Russian shelling of Donetsk region: three civilians injured, educational institution destroyed

On July 4, three civilians were injured as a result of Russian shelling in the Donetsk region: two in Kramatorsk and one in Kostiantynivka. The wounded sustained mine-blast injuries, and an educational institution was also destroyed.

Society • July 4, 12:45 PM • 1925 views

"Nova Poshta" terminal in Sloviansk hit by Russia - CMA

Overnight, Sloviansk was attacked by UAVs, hitting a "Nova Poshta" terminal. Another hit was recorded, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 06:35 AM • 1939 views