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Terrorists shelled Debaltseve police department with Grad rocket system setting town on fire The militants continue to shell the town of Debaltseve in the Donetsk region. 14.02.15 12:17 64 310 152 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Russia pulls in troops and equipment to Debaltseve - US Department of State The United States accused Russia on Friday of massing artillery and rocket systems around a contested town in eastern Ukraine and joining pro-Russian rebels in attacking Ukrainian forces, calling such actions a violation of the spirit of a cease-fire agreement signed just one day earlier. 14.02.15 00:26 143 797 499 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

79th Brigade destroyed militants’ assault force in the Donetsk airport and took a dozen prisoners - Biriukov The first group of terrorists was allowed to approach, and then destroyed. The captured militants trapped their comrades requesting reinforcements. 13.02.15 22:25 411 581 543 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport

Minsk agreements did not stop the militants. The enemy continue offensive on Debaltseve - ATO press center The agreements reached in Minsk did not reduce the enemy aggression, on the contrary, the intensity of terrorists' attacks on Ukrainian troops’ positions increased during the day. 13.02.15 20:09 75 129 235 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Terrorists were given task to raise the flag over Debaltseve and Mariupol by Feb. 15 – Defense Ministry The militants were given a task to establish control over Debaltseve and Mariupol by Feb. 15. That is, before the parties shall cease fire. 13.02.15 15:14 272 650 252 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian soldiers near Debaltseve have doubts in terrorists' complying with Minsk agreement. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers who repulse attacks of Russian mercenaries near Debaltseve have doubts that the terrorists will abide by the Minsk agreement. 13.02.15 14:40 195 314 546 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Butusov: Debaltseve salient is under fire. Situation report as of Feb. 13, 1 p.m. The Minsk peace agreements have not reduced the tension, but on the contrary, led to escalation. 13.02.15 14:32 300 223 563 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Terrorists committed Uragan fire attack on western suburbs of Debaltseve - ATO press center The night of Friday was unquiet in the Donbas. The enemy shelled the ATO forces' positions with former intensity. 13.02.15 11:43 99 914 117 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Debaltseve salient. Operational environment as of Feb. 13, 1 a.m. from Yurii Butusov The issue of Debaltseve cannot be resolved by peace talks. 13.02.15 12:12 241 378 395 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian soldiers took Lohvynove by assault; Artemivsk-Debaltseve motorway unblocked - MP Semenchenko Ukrainian soldiers unblocked the Artemivsk-Debaltseve motorway near Lohvynove. 12.02.15 15:43 262 958 636 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Situation around Debaltseve is the most difficult: militants trying to overrun positions on high grounds near Lohvynove village - NSDC. MAP The hardest situation in the ATO area remains near Debaltseve today. The militants’ activity has also been recorded at Mariupol direction. 12.02.15 17:09 100 650 132 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Debaltseve salient. Operational environment as of Feb. 12, 2 a.m. from Butusov The enemy remains in control of Lohvynove area. 12.02.15 11:36 273 938 296 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

People wounded and evacuated from Debaltseve need help - volunteers. PHOTOS Ukrainian volunteers help those evacuated from the Debaltseve salient, as well as those who did not manage to leave, or are being treated in front line hospitals. 12.02.15 12:47 39 808 25 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded Volunteers for the Army

Direct Russian military intervention occurred in Debaltseve area - U.S. Army Europe commander Experts of the U.S. Armed Forces believe that Russia directly invaded the territory of Ukraine, and its troops are engaged near Debaltseve. 11.02.15 16:56 481 061 789 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Debaltseve salient: operational environment and situation analysis as of 11:00 p.m. Feb. 10 by Yurii Butusov Fighting has continued throughout the day at M-103 highway in the area of Lohvynove. 11.02.15 12:08 366 779 1 125 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Group of Ukrainian troops in Debaltseve entered cul-de-sac - Butusov The enemy has amassed large force in the area of Vuhlehirsk-Kalynivka, and captured the village of Lohvynove early in the morning. 10.02.15 10:28 467 573 1 186 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian rocket launchers hit a terrorists’ company destroying trucks, IFV, and manpower Fire strikes by Ukrainian MLRS BM-21 Grad covered a company of the so-called Prizrak (Ghost) brigade deployed to the east of Debaltseve. 10.02.15 09:18 122 433 141 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Militants use almost all types of weapons at Debaltseve direction. All attacks repulsed - ATO press center ATO forces continue armed confrontation with the terrorists. The criminals shelled the Ukrainian troops’ positions for almost 80 times during the day. 09.02.15 21:49 202 527 1 064 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Lieutenant Lamaka, who reported about air strike on the 40th Battalion, confirms his information and will write a statement 1st company of the 40th Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the Armed Forces troop executive, Senior Lieutenant Lamaka states that he will immediately report on the Russian aviation air strike over the Ukrainian positions witnessed by numerous Ukrainian servicemen as soon as the enemy ceases shelling. 09.02.15 19:02 402 735 668 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian soldiers attempt breaching entrapment near Debaltseve. The enemy brought up massive manpower - Semenchenko Fighting near Lohvynove, the Donetsk region, at the Debaltseve - Artemivsk motorway continues. The enemy managed to move up reserves. Both sides incurred losses in armored vehicles. 09.02.15 18:05 582 645 1 264 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

40th Battalion reports air strikes by Russian air force at Debaltseve. ATO headquarters does not confirm the information. The strong point near Debaltseve was presumably attacked by four strike-fighter jets of the Russian air force. 09.02.15 15:15 643 402 1 315 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian Army prevented terrorists' breakthrough near Artemivsk - Debaltseve motorway. PHOTOS Ukrainian Army prevented terrorists from breakthrough near Artemivsk-Debaltseve motorway. 09.02.15 15:29 191 141 300 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Butusov: Operational environment at Debaltseve salient as of Feb. 9 There is no continuous front line at the Debaltseve salient. 09.02.15 13:53 321 292 573 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Militants killed near Debaltseve had Russian IDs. PHOTO Two militants killed near Debaltseve carried documents confirming their Russian citizenship. 08.02.15 16:53 334 739 809 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

DPR militants oppose continuing evacuation of civilians from Debaltseve The evacuation of civilian population from dangerous areas in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions continues, as well as humanitarian aid supply and rescue and recovery works. 07.02.15 12:27 57 501 119 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Strategically important vantage point of enemy’s spotters destroyed near Debaltseve The artillery reconnaissance in Debaltseve reports on the destruction of a strategically important vantage point of the enemy’s spotters together with the command and staff vehicle. 06.02.15 20:26 58 433 53 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

"They use psychological warfare conducting frontal attacks" – volunteers from Dnipro regiment hold checkpoint near Pisky. VIDEO Volunteers from Dnipro regiment hold positions in the village of Pisky near Donetsk and strengthen their positions in the south-western direction. 06.02.15 15:28 141 976 211 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

Situation in Debaltseve remains tense. Enemy shelling the city with all kinds of weapons – ATO press center The shelling of the Ukrainian positions in the ATO area continued virtually along the whole demarcation line. throughout the day 05.02.15 21:20 31 262 181 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian tanker from Debaltseve: "Every day we have tank battles. The enemy's got a lot of new tanks" Ukrainian soldier Yevhen Horinov states that the militants in Debaltseve, the Donetsk region, where active hostilities are currently under way, received a lot of tanks. 05.02.15 17:48 159 092 178 Incidents

190 militants killed near Debaltseve - ATO press center 21 hostile attacks on the Ukrainian troops’ positions were recorded during the night of Feb. 5. 05.02.15 10:53 242 066 471 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Russian tank group destroyed near Debaltseve. Ukrainians captured two T-72 tanks. VIDEO After the defeat of the Russian-terrorist troops at Debaltseve, the Ukrainian military destroyed the Russian T-72 tanks which were previously spotted during the redeployment from Krasnyi Luch. 05.02.15 01:41 209 212 553 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Debaltseve is controlled by Ukrainian army; militant attacks only destroy the infrastructure of the city – ATO press center Today, the terrorists fired at the positions of the Ukrainian troops 42 times. Once again, the enemy has concentrated its efforts on Debaltseve direction. 04.02.15 21:50 39 509 261 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian army defeated terrorists’ combined tank detachment near Debaltseve after three days of fighting. PHOTOS ATO forces destroyed 11 terrorists’ tanks near Debaltseve. 04.02.15 17:38 511 105 879 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Terrorists attempted storming Ukrainian positions near Debaltseve at night - ATO press center The terrorists shelled the Ukrainian army positions for 25 times during the night. 04.02.15 10:46 61 948 88 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Terrorists pull in dozens of tanks and armored vehicles to Debaltseve - InfoResist Russian-terrorist troops are regrouping forces and facilities near the city of Debaltseve trying to turn the tide in their favor after unsuccessful offensive in the vicinity of Vuhlehirsk. 04.02.15 08:27 51 114 254 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

4,000 militants and Russian servicemen were involved in the offensive near Debaltseve - Shkiriak The Russian-terrorist forces were armed with more than 30 tanks, 80 armored vehicles of different types, and various types of artillery. 02.02.15 22:24 106 029 488 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Terrorists escalated shelling of Debaltseve - ATO press center The terrorists have escalated shelling of Debaltseve city, the Donetsk region. 02.02.15 18:02 19 978 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Russian terrorists continue killing civilians: four people died over the night, including one 3-year old Four civilians were killed by the terrorists' shelling Monday night: one in Avdiivka, three in Vuhlehirsk, including a child of 3 years. 02.02.15 13:04 38 843 309 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Attempts to seize Debaltseve failed. Terrorists trapped in 'fire trap' near Vuhlehirsk - NSDC Attempts of Russian terrorists to attack and neutralize the ATO forces in Debaltseve failed. 02.02.15 12:19 301 437 804 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Terrorists shelled civilians who were preparing to leave Debaltseve. People are wounded Nine civilians were wounded in a shelling in Debaltseve town. 01.02.15 17:21 30 829 92 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Terrorists are shelling at all directions. Most difficult situation is around Vuhlehirsk. MAP During the past day, the situation in the zone of the anti-terrorist operation remained difficult. The terrorists fired at the Ukrainian positions at all directions, but the fiercest battles were fought in the area of Vuhlehirsk. 30.01.15 14:34 88 112 338 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Fighting in Vuhlehirsk continues. Ukrainian Army is destroying enemy’s weapons and equipment Vuhlehirsk is under the control of the ATO forces. The fighting is currently under way. 30.01.15 13:54 99 473 426 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian soldiers repulsed attack of terrorists on Vuhlehirsk. National Guard battalion entered the city. Sweeping is under way Terrorist attack on Vuhlehirsk has been repelled. The ATO forces are currently sweeping the city. 29.01.15 21:38 296 922 998 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian soldiers secured Orikhove-Donetske village. VIDEO Detachments of the 24th brigade and the Donbas battalion secured Orikhove-Donetske village near Bakhmutka in the direction of the 29th checkpoint. 30.01.15 17:54 113 659 187 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

No threat of encirclement in the area of Debaltseve - Chief of Staff Muzhenko The situation near the city of Debaltseve in the Donetsk region is complicated but there is no threat that the Ukrainian troops will be surrounded. 29.01.15 17:07 64 444 391 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine negotiates with foreign governments on provision of lethal weapons - Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense is carrying out negotiations with foreign governments on supplies of lethal weapons. 29.01.15 16:05 61 744 158 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists abandon their positions and checkpoints near Horlivka, Donetsk region The enemy is abandoning its positions and checkpoints at indecisive directions near Horlivka, the Donetsk region. A convoy with bodies of killed Russian mercenaries advanced towards the Russian Federation. 29.01.15 10:49 179 472 351 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

2,500 militants and Russian soldiers fighting in the vicinity of Debaltseve bridgehead Over the recent days the Russian-terrorist troops continued to accumulate forces and resources in the area of the Debaltseve bridgehead. 28.01.15 11:36 33 888 195 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine