2025-08-19: According to reports, several civilians were killed on Monday (18 August) in the towns of Kostiantynivka, Novodonetske and Dobropillia in the Donetsk Oblast as a result of shelling by Russian forces. Several people were also injured.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
