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Donbas Arena is falling into disrepair in occupied Donetsk: broken windows and signs warning of landmines

UA NEWS 25 August 2026 19:53
Donbas Arena is falling into disrepair in occupied Donetsk: broken windows and signs warning of landmines

New photos of the “Donbass Arena” in occupied Donetsk have appeared online

The stadium, which served as Shakhtar’s home arena until 2014, continues to fall into disrepair.

The photos show broken glass panels and large holes in the structure. The area around the stadium has also been marked with signs warning of landmines.

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The “Donbas Arena” was built in 2009 and hosted matches during Euro 2012. After the occupation of Donetsk in 2014, no more soccer matches have been held at the stadium.

Source: Yuriy Butusov.

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