Vadym Filashkin

Russia drops three air bombs on Kostyantynivka hospital in targeted strike

Russians deliberately struck a hospital in the city of Kostyantynivka in Donetsk Oblast with three air bombs, regional governor Vadym Filashkin said on Facebook on Sept. 4.

4 September 2025, 02:39 PM

Russian attacks push Kostiantynivka to brink of disaster, regional authorities warn

Kostiantynivka is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe due to Russian shelling that has cut power, gas, and water supplies, Donetsk Oblast Military Administration head Vadym Filashkin reported on Telegram on June 25.

25 June 2025, 02:55 PM

Donetsk cities targeted by Russia in deadly overnight assault

Russian forces launched a massive overnight attack on the Donetsk Oblast cities of Kramatorsk and Slovyansk, damaging residential buildings, private homes, and industrial infrastructure, regional officials reported on June 22.

22 June 2025, 09:01 AM

Pokrovsk under fire as children suffer in reckless return from safety

Russian forces shelled the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast on March 17, injuring three children, according to Vadym Filashkin, head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration.

17 March 2025, 03:38 PM

Russian strikes hit Kostiantynivka and Slovyansk, leaving destruction in their wake

Russian forces shelled Kostiantynivka and Slovyansk in Donetsk Oblast overnight and in the morning of Feb. 27, causing widespread damage, local authorities reported.

27 February 2025, 12:39 PM

Russian shelling injures eight in Kramatorsk, including two children

Russian forces shelled Donetsk Oblast, injuring eight people in Kramatorsk, regional governor Vadym Filashkin reported on Jan. 30.

30 January 2025, 03:16 PM

Woman killed in Kramatorsk shelling as seven injured in Shakhove attack — photos

At least one person was killed in a shelling attack on Kramatorsk by Russian forces, Donetsk regional military administration head Vadym Filashkin said on Sept. 23.

23 September 2024, 06:27 PM

About 16,000 remain in Pokrovsk amid ongoing war

About 16,000 people, including 177 children, remain in the front-line city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, Donetsk regional military administration head Vadym Filashkin said during the United News telethon on Sept. 18.

18 September 2024, 05:40 PM

Military official details daily use of guided bombs by Russians in Pokrovsk direction

Serhiy Tsekhotsky, an officer with the Yakov Handziuk 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, told Radio NV about the number of guided aerial bombs (KABs) used daily by Russian forces in the Pokrovsk direction.

14 September 2024, 01:05 PM

Three women killed in Donetsk village by cluster bombs

Russian military shelled the village of Cherkaske in the Kramatorsk district, Donetsk Oblast, killing three women on Sept. 8.

8 September 2024, 01:54 PM

‘The situation is very difficult’: Banks in Pokrovsk to cease operations next week

As of Aug. 28, 38,000 residents remain in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, including 1,900 children. Starting next week, bank branches in the city will cease operations, leaving only ATMs available, Vadym Filashkin, Donetsk regional governor, reported.

28 August 2024, 06:39 PM

Kostyantynivka hit by Russian shelling, five dead

Russian forces struck Kostyantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on Aug. 24, killing five and injuring five others, according to regional head Vadym Filashkin.

24 August 2024, 03:59 PM

Russia strikes Myrnohrad again, woman killed in private house hit

Russian artillery struck Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast, killing one woman and injuring another, regional governor Vadym Filashkin said on Aug. 18.

18 August 2024, 03:00 PM

Vadym Filashkin