Донбасс 2014-2025

Pischevik village under control of the DPR. Serviceman at positions previously held by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Pischevik village now controlled by troops of the Donetsk People's Republic.

Seventh anniversary since hostilities began in Donetsk. Sign indicating minefields near the ruins of a nine-story building in Kyiv district along Vzletnaya street, where militiamen defended themselves. On May 26, 2014, the territory of Donetsk airport named after S.F. Prokofiev was attacked by units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including air strikes, with Kuibyshevsky district also being shelled. As a result of these attacks, dozens of people were killed—militiamen and civilians alike.

"The People's Militia Forces of the DPR have been put on combat alert due to violations by the Ukrainian Armed Forces of the ""silence regime"". A tank at the contact line between the DPR and Ukraine. On May 20, Head of the DPR Denis Pushilin raised the combat readiness level of the Republic's People’s Militia forces following intensified shellings from Ukrainian security forces. According to data provided by the DPR representation, over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine violated the ceasefire three times."

Zaytsevo village in the Donetsk region. Monument to Red Army soldiers in Zaytsevo village. The demarcation line between forces runs through the settlement.

Consequences of artillery shelling in the Donetsk region. House No. 11 on Shashurina Street damaged as a result of an artillery attack in Kurganka microdistrict of Gorlovka city.

Everyday life in Donetsk. A local resident in Oktyabrsky microdistrict affected by shelling.

Official recognition of passports issued in the DPR and LPR by Russia. A participant at a solidarity rally demonstrating a passport of a citizen of the Donetsk People’s Republic. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognizing documents and vehicle registration plates issued to citizens of Ukraine and stateless persons residing permanently in certain districts of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine.

Ceremony farewell to Michael Tolstykh (“Givi”), commander of the Somali battalion, held at the Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after A. Solovyanenko in Donetsk.

Michael Tolstykh (“Givi”).

Memorial service for Arsen Pavlov, commander of the Sparta Battalion of the DPR.

Funeral ceremony for Arsen Pavlov, commander of the Sparta Battalion of the DPR.

Victory Day celebration in Donetsk. Arsen Pavlov (“Motorola”), a serviceman of the DPR Army (right), during the military parade marking the 71st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Representatives of the DPR and OSCE resumed search operations in the area of Donetsk Airport. An OSCE representative inspecting the airport territory where search operations for bodies of deceased DPR and Ukrainian troops have been resumed.

Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of Victory Day in Donetsk. Arsen Pavlov (“Motorola”), a serviceman of the DPR Army, before the start of the military parade dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Second humanitarian convoy of the Russian Red Cross branch for the residents of Donbas.