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Sloviansk

Hero City of Ukraine
Sloviansk is a city and resort in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, which is the administrative center of the Sloviansk urban territorial community. The city is located in the north of the region, in the valley of the Kazennyi Torets River, and historically belongs to Slobozhanshchyna. As of January 1, 2022, the city's population was 105,141 residents. Historically, the city was founded as the Tor fortress in 1645 (or 1676) to protect against Tatar raids and became a center for salt extraction and trade. In the 19th century, Sloviansk gained wide popularity as a balneological resort, known for its medicinal saline waters and muds, and in the 1880s, it transformed into an important railway hub.
1676
The Tor fortress was founded, which became the basis for the city's development
1784
The city of Tor was renamed Sloviansk
1827
The medicinal properties of mineral waters and muds began to be used
1907
The city's medicinal muds received the highest award at an international exhibition in Belgium
1954
The first turbine of the Sloviansk State District Power Plant was put into operation
1977
A trolleybus line was opened, connecting the city center with the microdistrict
2000
A mineral water pump room was opened at the Sloviansk resort
2011
The natural territories of the city were declared a resort of national importance
2014
The city was liberated from pro-Russian militants
2025
The city was awarded the honorary title "Hero City of Ukraine"
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More than 210 combat engagements took place, and the enemy launched 6,600 drones — General Staff on the situation at the front

Over the past day, there were 216 combat engagements at the front. The enemy used 28 missiles, 199 guided aerial bombs, and 6,631 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 07:30 PM • 3204 views
Greatest attention on front on Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk; plan of active measures determined - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Donetsk region with the military, particularly around Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk. They also considered a threefold reduction in missile supplies for air defense and the priorities for long-range sanctions against russia.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 10:21 AM • 3660 views
General Staff: over a quarter of 259 battles occurred in three directions

Over the past day, 259 combat clashes took place on the front, most of them on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The occupiers used more than 10,000 kamikaze drones and 295 guided aerial bombs.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 05:59 AM • 5932 views
Russians dropped two aerial bombs on the center of Kramatorsk, over 20 injuredPhoto

Russian troops carried out an airstrike on the center of Kramatorsk, using two aerial bombs. As a result of the attack, residential buildings were damaged, 21 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 10:47 AM • 3248 views
In July, Russian troops occupied 36 square kilometers more than the Defense Forces recaptured, but there is a nuance - DeepStatePhoto

DeepState analysts reported that the net increase in enemy-occupied territory in July amounted to 36 square kilometers. The Russians' goal of occupying the entire Donetsk region by 2026 is unrealistic; at the current pace, they will have no chance even by 2027.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 08:59 PM • 15852 views
There were 59 combat engagements on the front line, with the most attacks in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions — General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 59 times. The occupiers showed the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 01:25 PM • 4078 views
Over 200 combat engagements occurred, the enemy launched 6,400 drones - General Staff on the situation at the front

Over the past day, 207 combat engagements took place. The enemy carried out one missile strike, conducted 55 airstrikes with 168 guided aerial bombs, and used 6,415 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 07:19 PM • 3236 views
The enemy attacked the positions of the Defense Forces more than 60 times, most actively operating in three directions - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 62 times. The most active battles continue in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Kostiantynivka directions.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 01:21 PM • 2771 views
The situation at the front is tough, with special attention to Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka, and the Zaporizhzhia direction - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where he for the first time heard a report from the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi. He promised to seek opportunities to increase support programs for Ukrainian units due to the tough situation at the front.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 12:52 PM • 3023 views
The enemy attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 67 times, most actively operating in three directions - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 67 times, actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Kostiantynivka directions. In the Sumy region, settlements suffered from artillery shelling and airstrikes.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 01:15 PM • 5196 views
Zelenskyy discussed countering Russian ballistic strikes and the state of the front: gave tasks and announced changes from the General Staff

The President received a report on the challenges posed by Russian ballistic strikes and identified asymmetric defense measures. The situation on the front near Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka was also discussed.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 11:57 AM • 4535 views
272 combat engagements occurred at the front in one day - General StaffPhoto

On July 28, 272 combat engagements took place at the front; the enemy carried out 87 airstrikes and used 9,383 kamikaze drones. The defense forces struck four areas of concentration of Russian invaders' personnel.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 06:36 AM • 3730 views
227 combat engagements occurred at the front in a day - General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, 227 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched a missile strike and 83 airstrikes. The losses of the Russian invaders amounted to 1,560 people.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 06:26 AM • 5166 views
There were 180 combat engagements, the enemy used 6.2 thousand kamikaze drones - General Staff on the situation at the front

Since the beginning of the day, there have been 180 combat engagements at the front. The enemy launched 6.2 thousand kamikaze drones and dropped 164 guided air bombs.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 07:45 PM • 5256 views
Attack on the consulate and strikes on ships: what was discussed at the emergency UN Security Council meeting convened by Ukraine

At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.

Politics • July 27, 05:04 PM • 157397 views
The enemy attacked the positions of the Defense Forces almost 60 times, most actively operating in three directions - General Staff

The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk directions. In Sumy region, settlements suffered due to artillery shelling.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 01:14 PM • 3585 views
The number of battles on the front increased over the past day, with the most assaults on the Pokrovsk direction - map from the General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, 264 combat engagements occurred on the front, which is more than the day before. The most enemy assaults were recorded on the Pokrovsk direction, where 32 attacks were repelled.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 06:23 AM • 3798 views
There were 258 combat clashes on the front line, with the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions remaining the hottest - General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, there were 258 combat clashes on the front line. The most intense fighting continued in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 05:41 AM • 5008 views
Zelenskyy on another russian attack: 10 regions under fire, 10 wounded, dead in Sloviansk and SumyPhoto

President Zelenskyy reported a massive russian attack that affected 10 regions of Ukraine. The shelling resulted in deaths and injuries, damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 08:35 AM • 4832 views
Over the past day, 230 combat engagements occurred on the front, with the hottest battles ongoing in the Pokrovsk direction – General Staff

Over the past day, 230 combat engagements occurred, with the Russians most actively attacking in the Pokrovsk direction. The defense forces struck seven UAV control points and six command posts of the Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 05:02 AM • 4304 views
Latvia handed Russia a note of protest after the strike on the honorary consulate in Sloviansk

Latvia handed the Russian Federation a note of protest over the airstrike on the consulate in Sloviansk. Two employees were injured, the honorary consul was not harmed.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 08:29 PM • 11515 views
Nearly 200 combat engagements occurred, the enemy launched 5.7 thousand drones - General Staff on the situation at the front

Since the beginning of the day, 192 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy carried out two missile strikes, 56 airstrikes using 186 guided aerial bombs and 5,746 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:44 PM • 3299 views
The enemy attacked Sloviansk three times with aerial bombs: 16 wounded, including a childPhoto

Russian aircraft dropped three aerial bombs on the center of Sloviansk, one did not detonate. 16 houses were damaged, 16 people were wounded, including a child.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:08 PM • 2711 views
In wartime, with such an enemy, no weapons exhibitions can be held - Zelenskyy on the strike on Bucha district

President Zelenskyy stated that the Russian ballistic strike on Bucha district hit a weapons exhibition that should not have taken place. Ten dead and about 100 wounded are reported, and two criminal proceedings have been initiated.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 06:54 PM • 7474 views
Kallas will propose new sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex after strikes on Ukraine

The EU's top diplomat condemned the attacks on Kyiv and other regions, calling them targeted against civilians. She will propose additional restrictions against the Russian military-industrial complex.

Politics • July 24, 05:47 PM • 3316 views
"The time for gradual decisions is over": Sybiha calls for stronger sanctions after new Russian strikes

Andriy Sybiha stated that the international community must respond to the escalation of aggression with new tough sanctions and increased economic pressure on Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 03:26 PM • 3293 views
The enemy carried out over 50 attacks on the front, most actively operating in three directions - General Staff

Over the past day, Russian troops carried out 52 attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Kostiantynivka directions.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 01:40 PM • 2884 views
rf launched a missile strike on Kyiv region, 6 dead, dozens wounded, rescue operation underway - Zelenskyy showed the aftermathPhoto

In Kyiv region, as a result of a missile strike by the rf, 6 people died, dozens were injured. The rescue operation is ongoing, services are working on site.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 11:07 AM • 4262 views
Russian aerial bombs killed 5 people in Sloviansk, 9 woundedPhoto

In Sloviansk, 5 people were killed and 9 wounded as a result of a Russian airstrike. 10 houses, an enterprise, and the Latvian consulate were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 10:19 AM • 2833 views
There were 178 combat engagements, the enemy launched 6.4 thousand drones - General Staff on the situation at the front

Since the beginning of the day, there have been 178 combat engagements at the front. The enemy carried out one missile strike, 60 airstrikes and used 6424 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 07:12 PM • 3526 views