Donetsk Oblast

July 5 marks the Day of Kramatorsk's liberation from pro-Russian terrorists who occupied the city on April 12, 2014. Also today, International Cherry Pit Spitting Day is celebrated, and the memory of Saint Athanasius of Athos is honored.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck the command post of the 8th Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation for the second time in a week. The command post of the 20th Motorized Rifle Division in Donetsk region was also hit.

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.

On July 4, Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, bringing back military personnel, including those from Mariupol, and civilians, most of whom had been in captivity since 2022. Among those released are seriously wounded, seriously ill, and those under 25 years old.

Ukraine has returned its defenders and civilians, most of whom had been in Russian captivity since 2022. Among those released are servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, National Guard, State Border Guard Service, State Special Communications Service, who defended Ukraine in various regions.

Agroholding MHP is switching to a partnership model of cooperation with agricultural producers, offering support in product certification.

Over the past day, the Russian occupation army lost 1120 servicemen and dozens of units of weaponry. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 04.07.25 amounted to over a million personnel.

The enemy attacked the village of Raiske three times with drones, destroying houses and repeatedly shelling rescuers. As a result of the shelling, three civilians were killed and three more were injured.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of ammunition depots of Russian occupiers in the area of Velyke Orikhove in Donetsk region. A powerful secondary detonation was recorded, indicating explosions of anti-aircraft guided missiles and ammunition for MLRS.

SBU drones successfully hit the Russian army's ammunition depots in the village of Velyke Orikhove near Khartsyzk. Explosions, secondary detonation, and fire were heard at the depots, which reduced the enemy's offensive potential.

The General Staff reported 185 combat engagements over the past day, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, South-Slobozhanskyi, and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 2 missile and 62 air strikes, carried out 5520 shellings, and used 3194 kamikaze drones.

A powerful explosion occurred in temporarily occupied Khartsyzk, Donetsk region, on July 2, causing a fire. Local media and the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council confirmed the strike on an ammunition depot.

The head of the "LPR" Leonid Pasichnyk announced the full occupation of Luhansk region, but the Ukrainian side refutes this. Fighting continues near Bilohorivka, Hrekivka, Nadiia, and Novoiehorivka, as well as in Serebryansky forest.

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian troops continue to deter Russian invaders. The enemy is trying to cross the administrative border of Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.

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

Russian troops are advancing on the territory of the Donetsk region. The village of Koptevo has come under occupation.

On June 30, the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully hit the command post of the Russian 8th Combined Arms Army in temporarily occupied Donetsk Oblast. This strike complicates the enemy's ability to plan and conduct operations in the Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions.

Ukrainian boxer Vladyslav Karpachov was brutally murdered in the village of Hryshyne, Donetsk region. His Toyota Camry car disappeared after the crime; law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident.

In Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, the police group "White Angel" crew was shelled by Russian troops during the evacuation of the wounded. One person died, a police officer was wounded, and the vehicle was put out of action.

ISW analysts indicate that the Russian Federation has larger territorial ambitions in Ukraine than Crimea and the four annexed regions. Putin and his inner circle use narratives about "Donbas", "Novorossiya" and "one people" to justify their encroachments.

Explosions occurred in the occupied Donetsk region. Russian media report a possible Storm Shadow attack on Donetsk, but information about destruction is being clarified.

Russian troops attacked Donetsk Oblast with drones: Sloviansk was hit by six UAVs in the industrial zone, damaging buildings and causing fires. Novotroitske was attacked by five drones, with one person injured and damage sustained.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 107 Shahed-type drones, 74 of which were neutralized, with 64 shot down. The main strike hit the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, with 15 hits recorded.

On June 29, the Russian army shelled a residential building in the frontline city of Lyman, Donetsk Oblast. A family consisting of a 51-year-old husband and wife and their 12-year-old son sustained mine-blast injuries, shrapnel wounds, contusions, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

On June 27, 153 combat engagements were recorded on the front, 56 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Defense Forces repelled enemy attacks. The total losses of the Russians amounted to a thousand people, as well as a significant amount of equipment and weapons.

The "Atesh" resistance movement successfully carried out sabotage in the Donetsk region, burning a relay cabinet on the railway near Yasynuvata. As a result, military cargo for the occupiers arrived with a significant delay, disrupting their plans.

The Russian army attacked an administrative building in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. During the extinguishing of the fire, a repeated enemy attack occurred, but rescuers quickly eliminated the fire.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky visited the Pokrovsk direction, where Russian occupiers are trying to break through to the border of Donetsk region. He spoke with the fighters and held meetings, stating that the situation is under control.

In Donetsk region, police are investigating the murder of a woman born in 1975 and her son in their own home in the village of Hryshyne. The killers also shot the dog.

Significant movement of Russian troops and armored vehicles has been recorded in temporarily occupied Mariupol. Movement was observed in several directions, from Rostov Oblast and Crimea, including tanks and BMPs.