Administratively, Donetsk has been the centre of Donetsk Oblast, while historically, it is the unofficial capital and largest city of the larger economic and cultural Donets Basin (Donbas) …

For more than a decade, Russian aggression has made Ukraine’s Donetsk region synonymous with war. It’s both a symbol of Kyiv’s resistance and a gauge of the conflict’s progress.

6 days ago · Donetsk, city, southeastern Ukraine, on the headwaters of the Kalmius River. It is the capital of Donetsk oblast (province) and the most prominent city in the Donets Basin (Donbas) …

Aug 24, 2025 · The Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine has long been in Moscow's sights. Vladimir Putin reportedly says he'll freeze the war in return for full control of it.

6 days ago · The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks.

The image provided below is a picture from a destroyed hospital in Donetsk from the 2014 invasion. In 2022, the city was captured by Russian forces and annexed as part of Russia, …

Aug 19, 2025 · (AP Photo/File) The Kremlin is demanding that Ukraine give up the entire Donetsk oblast as part of any ceasefire agreement.

Aug 28, 2025 · Efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine could hinge on Kyiv handing over a 2,500-square-mile piece of territory that is strategically key to the country’s defense and rich with …

Dec 24, 2025 · The Ukrainian military says its forces have withdrawn from the battle-scarred town of Siversk in the eastern Donetsk region after heavy fighting with Russian forces. In a …

Latest news on Donetsk, delivering immediate updates from this region in Ukraine amidst the ongoing war. Dive into military engagements, humanitarian initiatives, and the socio-political …