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Blasts reported in Russian-controlled Donetsk amid Easter ceasefire

April 20, 2025 2:47 pm

Reports cited local 'operative services', said at least three blasts were heard in the city, which has been under Russia's control since 2014.

Ukraine detains deputy energy minister in $500,000 bribery scandal

August 12, 2024 11:23 pm

The Prosecutor General’s Office revealed that the suspects were caught "red-handed" while receiving a portion of the $500,000 bribe.

Russian military says it took control of settlement of Rozdolivka in eastern Ukraine

June 28, 2024 5:59 pm

The ministry said in a statement that Russia's "Southern" military grouping had taken up what it called more favourable positions after pushing Ukrainian forces out of the settlement, which is located in the Donetsk region.

Ukraine, Russia locked in brutal battle in Bakhmut, casualties mount

March 13, 2023 3:49 pm

The situation in the nearly deserted town was difficult, the commander of Ukrainian ground forces said, though adding that his forces were repelling all Russian attempts to capture it.

Donetsk leader calls for 'beneficial' ties with North Korea

August 17, 2022 3:50 pm

North Korea last month became one of the few nations in the world to recognize the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk, another Russian-backed separatist region in eastern Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to cut off diplomatic ties with Pyongyang.

Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces mandatory evacuation of Donetsk region

July 31, 2022 9:25 am

"The more people leave Donetsk region now, the fewer people the Russian army will have time to kill," Zelenskyy said, adding that residents would be given compensation.

Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine's civilian areas, even with advance paused

July 12, 2022 9:36 am

Shelling and missile barrages have increased, particularly in Ukraine's Donetsk region, where Russia is shifting its focus. The civilian toll has risen sharply in recent days as rockets and shells strike residential areas.

After losing Luhansk, Ukraine forces regather for defence of Donetsk

July 05, 2022 12:20 pm

"The city doesn't exist any more," said Nina, a young mother who has fled Lysychansk to take refuge in the central city of Dnipro.

Russians focus firepower to seize 2 villages in east Ukraine

June 23, 2022 5:56 pm

Russian military captured two villages and vied for control of a key highway in an offensive that could cut supply lines and encircle some frontline Ukrainian forces.