Russian forces have targeted gas stations and fuel tankers in occupied areas of the Donetsk People's Republic, including Kramatorsk. The Defense Ministry stated these facilities were used to supply Ukrainian army units and released footage of the destruction.
Russian servicemen from the 4th brigade of battlegroup South have begun evacuating residents from Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic. The first group of six civilians, including a 72-year-old woman, were safely escorted out despite fears of drone attacks.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening to do so himself. He also highlighted Belarus's role in supplying Russia's oil refining industry and the Russian army. Meanwhile, EU leaders discussed diplomatic channels with Russia, and Poland's president threatened to revoke an honor for Zelenskyy over renaming a military unit.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced the liberation of the Artyoma settlement in the Donetsk region by Battlegroup South units. Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces reportedly lost approximately 1,265 troops across all frontline areas, along with significant amounts of military equipment.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops struck energy and transport infrastructure used by the Ukrainian army and enemy deployment sites over the past 24 hours. The ministry also claimed Ukrainian forces lost approximately 1,440 troops and destroyed a Leopard-2 tank.
Russian forces have captured the settlement of Priyut in the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR). The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that over the past week, Ukrainian forces suffered significant losses in the region.
Russian forces are reportedly making advances towards Konstantinovka, a key city in the Donetsk region. According to the "Idite i smotrite" Telegram channel, Russian troops are pushing into the city from the southwest, advancing from Ilyinovka and Novodmitrovka, while Ukrainian units are retreating towards Druzhkovka.
Pro-Russian authorities in occupied Donetsk claim a Ukrainian drone strike hit a bus in Yenakieve, killing eight civilians. Ukraine's General Staff denies commenting on statements from the "aggressor state" and suggests Russia is creating a "parallel reality" to frame its own attacks.
Russia claims a drone strike killed eight and injured 10 on a bus in occupied Ukraine. Ukraine denies commenting on 'aggressor state' claims. Meanwhile, St Petersburg's oil terminal was hit by a drone, with Ukraine calling it 'long-range sanctions'. This follows a massive Russian assault on Ukraine.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported liberating Tikhonovka in the Donetsk region and claimed Ukrainian forces lost approximately 1,335 troops and significant military equipment in the past 24 hours across various frontlines.
Donetsk People's Republic Governor Denis Pushilin reported 7 deaths, including 2 children, and 15 injuries, including 4 children, from recent Ukrainian attacks across various regions. A family of four was killed in Horlivka by a drone strike on their car.
Ukrainian drone attacks on the Donetsk region resulted in 7 deaths, including 2 children, and 15 injuries, including 4 children. A family of four was killed in Horlivka. The attacks also damaged homes and infrastructure.
Ayrton Redfearn, a 23-year-old British national from Devon, was killed in action in Ukraine's Donetsk region on May 9. His mother confirmed his death on May 11, stating he had joined a specialist unit supporting the Ukrainian army in 2025. The UK's Foreign Office is supporting his family.
Ayrton Redfearn, a 23-year-old British national from south Devon, died in Ukraine's Donetsk region on May 9. He had joined a specialist unit supporting the Ukrainian army in 2025. His mother confirmed the news, expressing her heartbreak and gratitude for tributes.
Russian troops are advancing toward Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, coming within approximately 1 km of the city's southern outskirts. Ukraine's army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said forces are repelling Russian attempts to gain a foothold using infiltration tactics, with counter-sabotage measures underway. Kostiantynivka forms part of Ukraine's so-called fortress belt, a heavily fortified defensive area.
According to Andrey Marochko, the seizure of Novodmitrovka creates a threat of encirclement of the entire Kiev’s group of forces stationed in Konstantinovka
