My City Destroyed : War brings death, pain, destru - The Chronicles

Drone footage released by the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after King Danylo compares Chasiv Yar before the fighting with its current condition. The video highlights the scale of destruction across the city, which had a pre-war population of around 13,000 residents. The comparison shows extensive damage to residential neighborhoods, streets and urban infrastructure following prolonged combat in the area.

Recent footage from Vodyanske, part of the Dobropillia Urban Hromada, shows extensive destruction across the settlement. Residential buildings stand abandoned or heavily damaged, reflecting the impact of years of fighting in the region. The Holy Presentation Church, built in 2009, was also severely damaged, burned and partially destroyed. The footage documents urban destruction, damaged civilian infrastructure and the condition of communities located near the frontline in eastern Ukraine.

Drone footage from Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region shows widespread destruction across the city. Located around 20 kilometers from Kramatorsk, the area contains heavily damaged residential buildings, destroyed kindergartens, schools, medical facilities, and a damaged church. The footage documents the scale of urban destruction visible throughout multiple districts of the city.

Kostiantynivka remains under round-the-clock Russian fire as the city continues to be systematically destroyed. Drone operators of the Phoenix border guard unit documented another attack, capturing evidence of Russian forces dropping heavy aerial bombs on the city during the night. According to the footage, residential neighborhoods were among the targets once again. The strike adds to the growing record of attacks on civilian areas in one of the most heavily battered cities in the Donetsk region.

The humanitarian situation in occupied Oleshky has reportedly deteriorated sharply. Since April 15, the city has effectively been under blockade. Vehicles carrying gas and food reportedly hit mines — the drivers survived, but since then no one has been willing to risk entering the city. Food and basic goods are now in extremely short supply. To buy essentials, residents are forced to travel to Skadovsk via a mined “road of death” that remains under fire. People reportedly carry other people’s bank cards and pay a fee just to withdraw cash. Around 50 children are still believed to remain in the city.

Kostiantynivka has become a ghost city, coming under constant Russian shelling. Occupying forces continue to strike the city with artillery, multiple launch rocket systems, guided bombs, and heavy aerial bombs, causing further destruction to residential areas and civilian infrastructure. Once a living industrial city, it is now being steadily erased - leaving behind empty streets, shattered buildings, and constant danger for those still trapped there.

This is what life looks like in the frontline settlement of Komyshuvakha, according to footage shared on social media. People here are not truly living — they are simply trying to survive under постоянне shelling and constant attacks, with every day shaped by danger, destruction, and uncertainty.

A video recorded by a Russian serviceman shows the current state of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, highlighting significant destruction across the city. The footage captures heavily damaged urban areas, including residential buildings and infrastructure. No visible signs of large-scale reconstruction can be observed in the video.

This drone footage shows what occupied Oleshky looks like today. Streets, buildings, and entire neighborhoods bear the visible marks of war and occupation. The video offers a stark aerial view of a town deeply affected by the conflict, revealing the scale of destruction now seen in Oleshky.

A city that once moved to the rhythm of industry and everyday life has now become one of the hottest spots in the Donetsk region. Before the full-scale invasion, more than 67,000 people lived here. By the end of March 2026, only around 2,000 residents remained in the city after months of heavy strikes and destruction. Attacks have not stopped: guided bombs, artillery, and kamikaze drones continue to hit residential neighborhoods on a daily basis.