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Donetsk is an industrial city in Ukraine located in the Donbass region, which has been controlled by pro-Russian separatists since 2014.

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March 22, 2024

Ukraine updates: Russia captures eastern Ukrainian village

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A Ukrainian soldier sits in his position in Avdiivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine

Ukraine: Russian forces continue their push into Avdiivka

Ukraine: Russian forces continue their push into Avdiivka

Only rubble seems to be left of Avdiivka, but for Russia taking it has become a priority.
ConflictsFebruary 13, 202402:16 min
People remove debris at a food market following what local Russian-installed authorities say was a Ukrainian military strike

Russia blames Kyiv for deadly blasts in Donetsk

Russia blames Kyiv for deadly blasts in Donetsk

Ukrainian forces have denied claims by Kremlin-installed officials that they killed at least 25 people in Donetsk.
ConflictsJanuary 22, 202401:05 min
Two men sit on a bench with their backs to the camera in front of a wall with dozens of photos of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the war. The man on the right is in uniform, and has put his arm around the other.

Ukraine: Life goes on in wartime

Ukraine: Life goes on in wartime

For nearly two years, Ukrainians have been living with the consequences of Russia's invasion. There's no end in sight.
ConflictsJanuary 3, 202411 images
Ukrainian soldiers on a break from the front line listen to a 'musician in uniform'

Musicians boost morale among Ukrainian front-line troops

Musicians boost morale among Ukrainian front-line troops

DW reports from the front line in the eastern Donetsk region, where musicians in uniform are trying to keep spirits up.
ConflictsDecember 25, 202303:12 min
Danylo Sikan celebrates his goal against Barcelona

Shakhtar Donetsk hoping to 'bring joy to people' in Ukraine

Shakhtar Donetsk hoping to 'bring joy to people' in Ukraine

For the players it's not just about football, but about making sure the world doesn't forget about war-torn Ukraine.
SoccerNovember 7, 2023
A bombed out building in Mariupol

One year on: Life in Russian-annexed eastern Ukraine

One year on: Life in Russian-annexed eastern Ukraine

One year ago, Russia announced the annexation Ukraine’s Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhya regions.
ConflictsSeptember 30, 2023
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