In 2022, the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) saw a significant increase in cow's milk production, with the volume doubling to 28.4 thousand tons. This increase was due to a 2.4 times rise in the number of cows, reaching 8.2 thousand. The dairy cattle breeding industry in the republic was well provided with rough and succulent fodder, surpassing the annual plan by 2.4 thousand tons, resulting in a 126% self-production provision of hay. Despite these achievements, the livestock enterprises in the DPR continue to face challenges, especially with water supply, as the main water artery of Donbass has been blocked and shelled by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.