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Reznikov: Putin's calls for Ukraine to work with 'DPR'/'LPR' signal withdrawal from Minsk deal

The Deputy Prime Minister recalled that the Minsk agreements did not say anything about the two self-proclaimed "republics."

23:59, 23.04.2021

Bellingcat identifies citizens of Russia involved in torture in Donetsk prison (Photos)

All the three men tortured and beat prisoners.

23:59, 28.03.2021

International experts say US$21 bln needed to rebuild Donbas

A project for the development of the affected districts could become an opportunity for accelerated development and the introduction of advanced approaches.

17:59, 12.02.2021

Ukraine brings terrorism charges against 16 "DPR prosecutors" in absentia

The suspects are facing up to 15 years in prison.

12:20, 02.02.2021

Ukraine presses charges against Donetsk prison guard practicing torture

The suspect has gained notoriety for abductions and major abuse of held persons.

09:50, 02.02.2021

Ukraine's foreign ministry initiates entry ban for Russian propagandist

Keosayan, Margarita Simonyan, and Roman Babayan arrived in occupied Donetsk to participate in the so-called "Russian Donbas Forum."

13:44, 28.01.2021

Torture desk and cells: Photos released of occupied Donetsk's secret prison

Someone from the prison administration might thus be trying to ease punishment for themselves.

13:35, 27.01.2021

East Human Rights Group says 164,340 Ukrainians in Donbas have Russian passports

The expedited procedure was used.

09:00, 26.01.2021

Concentration camp with sadists at helm: Ex-political prisoner Aseiev speaks about Donetsk prison

The notorious site is located at a long-abandoned factory that used to be an artist hub in pre-war times.

18:45, 29.12.2020

Cabinet approves concept for economic development of Ukraine-controlled Donbas

It will lay the groundwork for a future strategy for the development of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

21:59, 23.12.2020

Confusion as German club says flying off to Donetsk for away game with Shakhtar

Commentators were merciless to the press service's gaffe, asking the team to wear bulletproof vests and also pointing that the Russian invaders had destroyed the Donetsk Airport years ago.

23:15, 02.11.2020

Champions League draw: Shakhtar, Dynamo learn group stage opponents

The Miners will play in Group B; the White-Blues will perform in Group G.

02:55, 02.10.2020

SBU detains member of notorious 'Vostok Battalion' involved in Donetsk airport battles

He secretly arrived in Ukrainian-controlled territory.

11:05, 06.08.2020

Volunteers launch huge Ukrainian flag into the sky over occupied Donetsk (Photo, video)

Russian invaders were seen shooting at the balloon-driven banner for at least 20 minutes.

13:20, 22.07.2020

Donbas occupying forces reopen checkpoint on Donetsk-Mariupol road corridor – border guards

Meanwhile, the Maryinka entry and exit checkpoint remains closed.

15:55, 13.07.2020

Ukrainian activist Sinchenko captured in occupied Donetsk, for the third time

A week ago, Russian occupation forces also nabbed his sister.

19:15, 30.06.2020

Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas discusses local elections, POW lists, opening of two checkpoints

The next meeting is scheduled for July 8.

00:57, 26.06.2020

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Donbas invaders follow Moscow's suit, stage military parade amid COVID-19 pandemic (Photo)

In Moscow, the event is seeing the same disregard for safety rules.

14:00, 24.06.2020

Pro-Ukrainian doctor sentenced to 13 years in Russia-occupied Donetsk

Shapovalov was found "guilty" for a pro-Ukrainian Twitter account.

14:40, 18.05.2020

Key suspect in MH17 case arrested in occupied Donetsk – media

The terrorist was reportedly detained outside his house in occupied Donetsk on March 11. However, journalists claim the man was arrested in a criminal case non-related to MH17.

15:50, 14.05.2020

So-called leader of "DPR" terrorists issues order to use Donetsk's Soviet name

The document says that the name "city of Stalino" will be used along with the name "city of Donetsk" on Victory Day on May 9.

12:55, 24.04.2020

"DPR" not planning to postpone May 9 parade in Donetsk over coronavirus

Earlier the "DPR" reported seven COVID-19 cases in the Russia-occupied territory.

13:17, 10.04.2020

Ukraine's Donbass Arena ranks 23rd in FourFourTwo's rating of Champions League best venues

Donbass Arena last hosted a Champions League match late in 2013.

20:25, 09.02.2020

Der Spiegel: Lufthansa designates Ukrainian Donetsk as Russian city

The company blamed a U.S.-made software for the error.

15:00, 25.11.2019

Purpose of Putin aide's Donetsk visit revealed – media

Surkov went for a short-term trip to the occupied stronghold of Russian occupation forces in late October.

19:50, 04.11.2019

Mobile operator's tower in Donetsk exploded in protest against 'inhuman tortures': Ultimatum (Video)

The incident occurred on the morning of Sunday, October 27.

21:30, 27.10.2019

Ukrainian journalist Aseyev sentenced to 15 years in prison in Russia-occupied Donetsk

He has been held captive since May or June 2017, according to different sources.

14:59, 22.10.2019

Zelensky instructs Cabinet to work on simplifying entry of people, moving goods to occupied Donbas

Relevant presidential decree No. 738/2019 dated October 7 was posted on the president's official website.

16:28, 07.10.2019

Document signed by Kuchma in Minsk posted on network (Photo)

A photocopy of the letter appeared on the network on October 2.

15:07, 02.10.2019

"DPR leader" Pushilin reportedly under arrest – social media

Sources claim this could be connected with Moscow's plans to change the "head" of the self-proclaimed republic in Russia-occupied Donbas.

15:58, 30.09.2019

"Desert city": Fresh footage shows empty occupied Donetsk

The relevant video was published on Twitter.

11:55, 05.09.2019

One killed in blast at mine in occupied Donetsk

The causes of the explosion are being established.

15:17, 04.09.2019

Russian flags hoisted in occupied Donetsk (Video)

Apparently, this is due to Flag Day, which is celebrated in the aggressor state on August 22.

14:19, 22.08.2019

Zelensky sacks 18 heads of district administrations in Donetsk and Lviv regions

Respective orders are posted on the president's website.

19:40, 12.08.2019

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Water reservoir in Russia-occupied Donetsk contaminated, mass death of fish reported

Indicators of the Lower Kalmius reservoir do not reportedly meet standards.

20:45, 11.08.2019

"DPR" terrorists make 70-year-old man from Donetsk walk through area with landmines (Photo)

This is yet another proof that Russia-led forces do not follow any rules of war, the Ukrainian military said.

20:15, 14.07.2019

Zelensky's envoy to Rada: Russian language for Donbas "Bohdan's personal position"

The statement earlier voiced by the chief of the President's Office does not correlate with the pro-presidential Sluha Narodu [Servant of the People] party’s program.

09:00, 02.07.2019

Failed sensationalism: Russian propaganda caught lying about "masterminds" beyond warlord assassination in Donbas

Repeating Russian propaganda narratives, a retired French spy claims to a pro-Russian outlet that it was U.S.-trained Ukrainian operatives who executed Russia's senior puppet in the region.

20:00, 22.06.2019

Collapse kills miner at Tsentralna coalmine in Donetsk region

A total of 119 miners worked in the coalmine.

13:35, 15.06.2019

Ukrainian troops get close to Donetsk – JFO HQ

The distance between Joint Forces' positions and those of Russian occupation forces in certain areas is only a few hundred meters.

20:20, 12.06.2019

Ukraine troops advance in Maryinka, approaching Donetsk – journalist (Video)

The "grey zone" has shifted toward the village of Trudivske.

14:47, 12.06.2019

Russian media repeat false claim on use of force in Donbas – Polygraph

Any interpretation of Article 17 of Ukraine’s constitution claiming the military can only be used to "repel external aggression" is incorrect.

18:00, 09.06.2019

Czech Foreign Minister condemns Czech Communist MP's visit to Russia-occupied Donetsk

The national anthem of the Czech Republic was played when the Czech MP arrived.

23:50, 15.05.2019

Gaining ground: Ukraine Army advances in Donbas "gray zone"

Joint Forces succeeded in securing new, advantageous, strongholds.

21:45, 11.04.2019

Donetsk region's authorities ask almost US$41 mln to save the region

Certain consumers in Donetsk region have been notified by Ukrainian state-owned enterprise Ukrinterenergo about a halt to power supplies.

16:05, 26.03.2019

Violent provocations possible in occupied Donetsk on Ukraine election day – OSINT expert

Tymchuk says a terrorist attack cannot be ruled out, which could become a pretext for a full-fledged Russian invasion of the Ukrainian territory.

18:00, 15.03.2019

Ukrainian flag hoisted in occupied Donetsk (Photo)

Local residents wrote in social networks the so-called "local law enforcers" were conducting searches due to this fact.

19:53, 14.03.2019

OSCE monitors spot casings of multiple launch rocket systems in Russia-occupied Donetsk

The casings were seen on Putylivska Roshcha Street and on Ananchenka Street in Donetsk.

21:59, 04.03.2019

Recent Donetsk explosions result of internal squabbles in "DPR" – media

It was a signal to Denis Pushilin, sources say.

09:40, 20.02.2019

Explosions hit occupied Donetsk Monday morning – media

"DPR authorities" immediately stated it was the attack of Ukrainian drones, a claim RFE/RL journalist Christopher Miller says could be bogus and used as a pretext to launch a new military operation.

12:20, 18.02.2019