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Russian militants opened fire upon Ukrainian positions 37 times yesterday, employed mortars, IFVs, and 152 mm artillery, - Staff Over the past 24-hour period, Russian occupation troops opened fire upon Ukrainian defenders' positions 37 times. 02.11.16 09:24 3 536 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants continue mortar attacks near Mariupol, - ATO Staff press center 24 cease-fire violations by Russian hybrid forces were recorded from midnight till 6 p.m. Nov. 1. 01.11.16 19:35 2 802 6 Incidents

"Militants know our positions and hit accurately," - Ukrainian Army soldiers in Debaltseve direction Russian militants regularly shell the Ukrainian Army positions and neighborhoods in Debaltseve direction in attempts to bring as much destruction as possible to their infrastructure. 01.11.16 16:48 17 133 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian terrorists attacked Ukrainian troops 36 times yesterday, used heavy artillery, IFVs, - Staff The Russian occupation forces committed 36 attacks on positions of the Ukrainian defenders over the past 24-hour period. 01.11.16 09:55 3 115 7 Incidents

Militants fired at Marinka checkpoint again The Ukrainian border guards didn't fire back. 30.10.16 12:59 3 961 17 Incidents

Terrorists fired at Ukrainian soldiers’ positions at Avdiivka and Butivka mine, - press officer Two militant attacks upon the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces' positions in the Donetsk sector were reported on Sunday. 30.10.16 12:10 3 136 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

53 militant attacks reported yesterday. Avdiivka comes under 122 mm gun fire, - ATO press service It was reported about 53 militant attacks upon Ukrainian soldiers in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area over the past 24 hours, including 15 in the Donetsk sector, 28 in the Mariupol sector, and 10 in the Luhansk sector. 30.10.16 09:40 5 508 51 Ukrainian Politics

Three Phantom officers injured as militants fire at State Fiscal Service employees The Russian-terrorist troops fired at a Phantom mobile unit of the State Fiscal Service (SFS) of Ukraine near the front line in the Luhansk region. Three officers got wounded in the attack. 29.10.16 17:05 53 416 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants fired at Marinka checkpoint last night There were no victims of the attack reported. 29.10.16 10:57 4 053 2 Ukrainian Politics

55 militants’ attacks reported yesterday. 122 mm shells hit Avdiivka and Troitske, - ATO press service The terrorists continue to violate the Minsk agreements. 29.10.16 10:28 5 642 27 Ukrainian Politics

Occupants mortared Avdiivka, Marinka, Krasnohorivka, Talakivka, Taramchuk, Slavne and Shyrokyne, - ATO Staff press center 21 cease-fire violations by Russian hybrid forces were recorded from midnight till 6 p.m., Oct. 28. 28.10.16 18:28 5 222 25 Ukrainian Politics

"They are firing from Sokilnyky. A tank is firing, a machine gun. Grads are there, but they don't use them upon us," - Ukrainian fighters near Krymske Russian militants have been conducting artillery training for a week now on a shooting range near occupied Slovianoserbsk, the Luhansk region. 28.10.16 12:12 22 312 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Pro-Russian militants violated truce 54 times with large-caliber artillery yesterday, - Staff Over the past 24-hour-period, Russian occupation troops opened fire upon Ukrainian defenders 54 times. 28.10.16 09:39 4 388 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian militants employed mortars, artillery, and AT missiles against Ukrainian soldiers in Mariupol direction, - Staff Russian occupation troops attacked positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone 26 times from midnight to 6 p.m. today. 27.10.16 19:05 3 623 3 Incidents

"I woke up. My face ached, body was numb. All covered in dust," - Russian militants shelled Popasna Militants shelled peaceful neighborhoods in Popasna, the Luhansk region, using 122 mm and 152 mm self-propelled artillery. 27.10.16 16:24 14 780 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Enemy doubled number of attacks to 72 over past day, - Staff Russian hybrid forces committed 72 attacks on Ukrainian positions yesterday. 27.10.16 09:56 6 461 41 Incidents

Several buildings destroyed, cattle killed in 3.5-hour shelling of Marinka, - ATO Staff Several outbuildings and homes were destroyed in Marinka, the Donetsk region, on Oct. 25 after a 3.5-hour attack by militants. 27.10.16 12:20 29 385 45 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian proxies mortared Ukrainian troops’ positions near Avdiivka, Krasnohorivka and Vodiane, - Staff The Russian occupation forces committed 28 attacks on the positions of the Ukrainian detachments in the anti-terrorist operation area today. 26.10.16 19:46 2 264 7 Incidents

34 attacks recorded yesterday, involving heavy artillery, snipers, - Staff Over the past day, Russian hybrid forces committed 34 attacks on Ukrainian positions. 26.10.16 09:50 3 277 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian terrorists mortared Ukrainian troops’ positions at Krasnohorivka, Vodiane, and Avdiivka, - Staff The Russian occupying troops attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area 12 times today. 25.10.16 23:11 2 582 3 Incidents

"We’re just bombed and live in fear. Goods are sold for hryvnia since we are on Ukrainian territory. It’s hard to deliver goods here as they say we’re in ‘grey zone’," - Verkhniotoretske residents Villages in the neutral zone are devastated. The life in the towns and villages trapped between the temporarily occupied territory and the Ukrainian military actually stops. 25.10.16 16:35 16 990 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Four Ukrainian soldiers injured in night attacks in Donbas, - TSN Four anti-terrorist operation (ATO) fighters received injuries in the occupied Donbas last night. 25.10.16 10:26 4 054 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists committed 40 attacks yesterday, used AA guns, heavy artillery, - Staff Over the past day, Russian hybrid forces committed 40 attacks on Ukrainian positions. 25.10.16 09:58 4 586 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian mercenaries shelled Ukrainian troops’ positions at Shyrokyne, Marinka, and Avdiivka with 120 mm mortars, - Staff The Russian occupying troops attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area 25 times from midnight to 6 p.m. today. 24.10.16 18:47 3 160 15 Incidents

Russian militants' mortar strike completely destroyed residential house in Zaitseve, - Staff A residential building was completely destroyed in Zaitseve village as a result of shelling committed by the Russian occupation forces using 120 mm mortar Oct. 23. 24.10.16 21:02 10 919 25 Incidents

Russian militants shelled Avdiivka, hit residential neighborhood, cemetery The Russian terrorist forces’ artillery strike impacted residential neighborhood of Avdiivka (Donetsk region) and the local cemetery. No casualties inflicted. 24.10.16 16:24 17 139 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

35 attacks registered yesterday, Avdiivka hit by grenade launchers, 120 mm mortars, - Staff Over the past day, Russian hybrid forces committed 35 attacks on Ukrainian positions. 24.10.16 10:05 3 736 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

4,500 Talakivka residents left without gas supply Around 4,500 Talakivka residents in the Donetsk region were left without gas supply. 23.10.16 15:41 2 450 3 Incidents

Krymske mortared by militants after midnight, - press officer Horbunov The terrorists fired mortars at Ukrainian positions near Krymske in the Luhansk region. 23.10.16 11:40 2 787 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers shelled with Grads near Troitske, - Luhansk civil–military administration (CMA) 12 cases of violation of the cease-fire were recorded in the Luhansk sector yesterday. 22.10.16 11:41 22 546 62 Incidents

39 militants’ attacks reported yesterday. Troitske shelled with Grads, - ATO press service It was reported about 39 militants’ attacks at Ukrainian soldiers in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area over the past 24 hours. 22.10.16 10:17 6 515 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

600 explosions recorded in Donetsk region on Oct.20, - OSCE The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine observed almost twice as many cease-fire violations in the Donetsk region, including about 600 explosions compared with 310 in the previous reporting period. At the same time, it was reported about 22 explosions in the Luhansk region. 22.10.16 09:37 2 302 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Enemy shelled positions outside Avdiivka, used tanks, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars, - ATO Staff press center 16 cases of cease-fire violations by Russian hybrid forces were recorded from midnight till 6 p.m., Oct. 21. 21.10.16 19:45 3 182 31 Incidents

"This must be 7.62 machine gun. From direction of airport. They fire, then rest a bit, then fire again," - Ukrainian soldiers in frontline Pisky Despite constant rumble and spurts of fire, Ukrainian military in Pisky village near the Donetsk airport say it is relatively calm at their direction. 21.10.16 14:21 9 579 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

41 attacks on Ukrainian troops recorded yesterday, Avdiivka shelled with tank, heavy artillery and mortars, - Staff The Russian occupation forces fired upon the Ukrainian defenders’ positions 41 times over the past 24-hour period. 21.10.16 09:13 5 149 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Enemy mortared positions outside Mariupol, used guns near Avdiivka, - ATO Staff press center 20 cases of cease-fire violations by Russian hybrid forces were recorded from midnight till 6 p.m., Oct. 20. 20.10.16 20:02 4 085 23 Incidents

Ukrainian soldiers engaged enemy subversive group near Stanytsia Luhanska following two-hour shelling, - local authorities The Russian terrorist forces attacked positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine detachments in Luhansk direction four times over the past day. The active hostilities previously recorded at Popasna section of the forefront shifted in the vicinity of Stanytsia Luhanska. 20.10.16 13:24 18 269 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian servicemen greatly improved their tactical superiority by gaining foothold on high grounds near Vodiane, repulsed all militants’ attacks, - journalist The Russian command will continue trying to capture position as close to Mariupol as possible. Consequently, the tension in Mariupol direction will keep being heat up. 20.10.16 11:11 65 010 65 Incidents

Russian proxies committed 30 attacks against Ukrainian troops yesterday, shelled Vodiane with heavy artillery, - Staff The Russian occupation forces fired upon the Ukrainian defenders’ positions 30 times over the past day. 20.10.16 09:14 3 403 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian positions hit seven times over day, Vodiane came under 122 mm artillery fire, - ATO Staff press center Seven cases of cease-fire violations by Russian hybrid forces were recorded from midnight till 6 p.m., Oct. 19. 19.10.16 18:40 2 436 6 Incidents

Utilities and houses damaged by militants’ strikes on Vynohradne and Pyshchevyk villages last night Vynohradne and Pyshchevyk villages came under militants shelling last night. The explosions inflicted damage to four houses on two streets in Vynohradne village. No civilian casualties reported as a result of the attack. 19.10.16 16:58 10 228 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Police workdays

Russian invaders attacked Ukrainian Armed Forces’ positions 57 times yesterday, used heavy artillery and mortars, - Staff The Russian occupation forces opened fire on the Ukrainian defenders’ positions 57 times over the past 24-hour period. 19.10.16 09:10 5 126 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

30 attacks registered near Mariupol as militants used heavy weapons, - ATO Staff press center 35 cases of cease-fire violations by Russian hybrid forces were recorded from midnight till 6 p.m., Oct. 18. 18.10.16 20:00 4 154 14 Incidents

Further troop withdrawal in Donbas hardly possible over non-stop fire, - Mariupol sector representative Markovskyi Constant attacks by pro-Russian militants make the previously agreed disengagement of forces in eastern Ukraine hardly possible. 18.10.16 19:05 5 638 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

ATO Staff shows aftermath of deliberate terrorists’ strikes on Marinka’s residential neighborhoods The illegal armed groups of the so-called “DPR” continue deliberately shelling residential neighborhoods of Marinka. 18.10.16 16:31 22 662 17 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russian proxies fired upon Ukrainian forces’ positions 29 times yesterday, used cannon artillery, mortars, and IFVs, - Staff The Russian occupation forces attacked the Ukrainian defenders’ positions 29 times over the past 24-hour period. 18.10.16 09:04 4 728 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants employed artillery, mortars against Shyrokyne, Vodiane, - ATO Staff press center 18 cease-fire violations by Russian hybrid forces were recorded from midnight till 6 p.m., Oct. 17. 17.10.16 20:52 3 719 7 Incidents

Russian terrorist forces in Mariupol direction placed on high alert, barred to leave military units, - Defense Intelligence Agency The escalation of the situation in Mariupol direction maintains its increasing trend. 17.10.16 15:57 23 250 82 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine