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Russian military from 99th brigade for logistical support of Russian army at Donbas Arena stadium in Donetsk. PHOTOS A page of a Russian military from the 99th brigade for logistical support ( military unit #72153, Maykop, Adygea) of the 49th army of the South military district has been identified along with a picture made at the Donetsk Shakhtar stadium as a result of OSINT investigation. 16.04.15 12:29 216 303 209 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Militants use prohibited weapons: 2-meter craters left in the ground. Armor or concrete slabs cannot withhold it. VIDEO A soldier of the 93rd brigade showed a hole in the ground left by an unknown caliber ammunition, much more than the 'allowed' 100-mm caliber weapons, which obviously also had an incendiary effect. 16.06.15 23:25 99 115 209 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Another Russian mercenary killed near Debaltseve was buried in Barnaul, Russia. PHOTO Russian terrorist Alexander Usov, originally from Russian city of Barnaul, was killed while storming Ukrainian city of Debaltseve on Feb. 14, 2015. 17.03.15 18:03 102 484 209 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

SBU revealed evidence of coordination of actions between terrorists’ leader and Putin’s representative. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine has published evidence of Russia’s coordination and influence at the situation with capturing OSCE officers and holding them as hostages. 03.05.14 11:21 61 667 209 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

TCR officer used non-lethal weapon during clash with civilian who attacked him with brass knuckles in Kharkiv – police. PHOTO In Kharkiv, a clash arose between employees of a territorial centre for recruitment  (TCR) and civilians, during which a soldier used a non-lethal weapon. 14.03.25 17:59 8 751 208 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Poroshenko, Tillerson discussed defensive weapon delivery for Ukraine. PHOTO President Petro Poroshenko had a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during his working visit to the United States. 21.06.17 11:56 59 588 208

Russia may respond to supply of American weapons by mass shelling Ukraine, - NYT Due to the supply of new weapons to Ukraine can expect massive shelling by Russia. 02.06.22 11:06 52 291 208 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

If greater aggression occurs, sanctions will be increased, Biden says The U.S. officials continue considering the advisability of lethal aid to Ukraine. US Vice President Joe Biden said he supports it but has not prevailed so far. 29.06.15 16:31 26 529 207 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Fragments of 23 AK-47 rifles used by Berkut in Maidan shooting found in Kyiv, - GPU. PHOTOS Weapons used by Berkut in Maidan shooting during the Revolution of Dignity was found in Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. 06.02.16 17:05 102 857 207

Donbas elections only possible upon weapons and troops withdrawal and OSCE access, - U.S. Department of State Withdrawal of weapons and troops, as well as securing of OSCE access to the occupied territories of the eastern Ukraine shall precede the elections in the Donbas. 05.02.16 08:56 28 099 207 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Ukroboronprom's remotely operated mini armored vehicle "Fantom" presented to public. VIDEO Ukroboronprom (Ukraine's defense industry) state concern has demonstrated one of its latest products - remotely controlled mini armored vehicle "Fantom." 12.10.16 17:02 79 917 207

Russia wouldn't mind OSCE to be armed with pistols in Donbas Russia is ready for a compromise on providing the OSCE representatives with personal firearms in the Donbas. 04.06.16 16:50 35 883 206 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russia tests new weapons in Donbas - ВВС Eastern Ukraine has become a testing ground for Russia's new military capabilities. 06.02.15 13:15 130 365 206 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany will supply more weapons to Ukraine - Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Berlin intends to expand its military assistance in Ukraine and supply additional weapons. 13.06.22 23:19 24 860 206 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Russian saboteur Sergei Zaplanov arrested by SBU while crossing the border. VIDEO Ukraine’s Security Service has yet another evidence of direct participation of Russian intelligence service in the Eastern Ukraine events. 09.05.14 18:52 102 904 205 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

U.S. approves transfer of long-range MLRS to Ukraine - WSJ The United States has approved the transfer of MLRS long-range missile systems to Ukraine. This may be officially announced as early as next week. 27.05.22 23:48 51 009 204 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian Orthodox Church priest fights along the Russian terrorists in the Donbas. PHOTOS Russian orthodox Christians might be very much surprised if they learnt how one of the priests from St. Petersburg decided to check whether the commandments really work by breaking the 'thou shalt not kill' one. 20.01.15 12:00 118 353 204 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Political Analyst: Obama Lost Control of the Senate. Ukraine Has Increased Chances of Obtaining Weapons and Strategic Ally Status Ukrainian political scientist and historian Oleksii Haran says that Barack Obama is in a difficult situation after the Republican Party’s victory in the elections to the U.S. Senate. 06.11.14 17:46 36 985 204 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Nemtsov supporters in Kyiv presented report on Putin's crimes in Ukraine: "This is a historical verdict”. PHOTOS Russian opposition politician, member of the political council of the RPR-Parnas Ilya Yashin presented the report "Putin. The war" in Kyiv. 29.05.15 10:27 64 955 204 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russia deployed latest surface-to-air missile systems to Crimea. VIDEO The video has appeared online, dated as of today, which shows a Russian military train loaded with surface to air missile systems and other military equipment through Kerch train station in Crimea. 15.03.14 20:41 110 696 204 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Even super motivated soldiers after 2-3 days of constant artillery attacks by occupiers lose freedom to life, - Krasylnykov Ukraine needs powerful weapons to effectively destroy the Russian occupiers. 11.06.22 15:06 62 955 203 Previously in trend: War

"Military supermarket” folds up. What shall heroes of “Novorossia” do? - Russian journalist. PHOTOS Russia’s Novaya Gazeta special correspondent Pavel Kanygin published pictures of trains carrying damaged military equipment in the Pskov region of Russia. 10.09.15 17:28 148 736 203 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukraine fails to purchase arms, cover repair due to underfunded State Defense Order Ukrainian army is critically underfunded by UAH 3.6 billion (approx. $142.241 million) due to political discrepancies over the draft law on confiscation of illegally acquired assets of former President Yanukovych and his cronies. The relevant Verkhovna Rada committee requires to urgently allocate necessary financing from budget's general fund in order to strengthen the army. 10.05.16 12:08 93 863 203 Previously in trend: Budget 2013

"Donbas truce": terrorists shell Ukrainian positions near Donetsk from howitzer artillery of 122 and 152 mm calibers, - Butusov. PHOTOS The enemy had been shelling Ukrainian positions near Donetsk for 90 minutes from howitzer artillery of 122 and 152 mm calibers, as well as from tanks with case pointing. 20.07.15 15:52 44 045 202 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

More than 40 mines hit Ukrainian troops' positions in Shyrokyne last night, no return fire delivered. VIDEO Ukrainian troops' positions in Shyrokyne village have been covered with 82-mm mortars. 11.11.15 10:44 41 726 202 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian ‘Vodnik’ armored vehicles appeared in Donbas following ‘Vistrel’. PHOTOS+VIDEO A large number of armored vehicles were used by the Russian troops in Krasnodon Jan. 10, 2015, during the disarmament of the so-called ‘Odessa’ independent special designation brigade of the “Ministry of State Security of the Luhansk People’s Republic”. At the same time, another limited-edition Russian four-wheel drive armored vehicles GAZ-3937 "Vodnik" were spotted there besides KamAZ-43269 "Vistrel" wheeled armored vehicles which were observed in service with the LPR forces previously in December. 12.01.15 19:22 200 241 202 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russia informs UN on sharp increase in country’s military spending According to data provided by the Russian Federation to the UN, Russia’s military spending increased by 48 percent in 2015 compared with the previous year. The country’s total defense expenditure skyrocketed from 1.9 trillion (about $28,832,500,000) to 2.9 trillion rubles (about $44,007,500,000) in 2015. 28.07.16 10:30 45 088 202

"We will ask for air defense and anti-tank weaponry," - Poltorak on US lethal aid to Ukraine Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak hopes Ukraine will obtain air defense and anti-tank weaponry should the United States take a positive decision on the provision of lethal aid to Ukraine. 05.10.16 00:04 65 914 201

NSDC Secretary Turchynov: Russian aggression can only be stopped by powerful advanced deterrent weapon Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov believes that only a powerful weapon can deter Russia from aggressive actions against Ukraine. 11.04.18 13:30 39 734 200

Russia sends tanks for terrorists by planes and trains to wage war in Donbas. PHOTOS+VIDEO The vast majority of tanks sent to terrorist units in the Donbas are models released in the 1980s, some are older. Their selection by the Russian Federation army command is quite natural. Firstly, thus it's more convenient to deny any involvement in supply of arms to militants, because Ukrainian army has similar models now or had them in Soviet times. Secondly, Russian warehouses are abundant of old tanks - enough for several local wars, and correct storage, just like utilization, costs money. 16.12.14 14:17 186 664 200 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

"Defense, security spending increase is our response to Russia’s military aggression," - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko commented on comparative test of Shkval and Stilet turrets designed for upgraded infantry fighting vehicles, which was held by Ukroboronprom State Concern. 21.03.17 14:26 25 400 200

Russian bloggers found out names of the three Tambov commandos fallen in Ukraine. VIDEO Russian bloggers found out the names of the three servicemen from the Separate Brigade No.16 of the General Staff General intelligence Department of the Russian army (the city of Tambov, m/u 54607), fallen in Ukraine. 20.05.15 12:11 90 042 199 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Political solution in Ukraine could take decades - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated that he was not exaggerating when he said it could take years or decades, or even longer, for a political solution to come about. 17.03.15 12:50 18 945 199 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US State Department greenlights possible sale of Javelin systems to Ukraine, - Pentagon The U.S. Department of State approved the possible sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles and launch units to Ukraine worth about $47 million. 02.03.18 09:29 40 629 198

Domestic arms manufacturers successfully tested upgraded S-125 M Pechora missile system with homing SAMs. VIDEO Radionika and Luch Kyiv State Design Bureau carried out firing test of upgraded S-125 M Pechora surface-to-air missile system. 15.01.18 17:35 37 366 198

Russian command post vehicle R-142N discovered in terrorists' training camp on outskirts of Donetsk. PHOTOS The command post vehicle R-142N was discovered in the training camp of the Russian-terrorists' Sparta battalion. 21.07.15 18:28 104 153 198 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

US suspends aid to Ukraine and intelligence sharing, - CIA Director Ratcliffe CIA Director John Ratcliffe has confirmed that the United States has suspended arms sales and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. 05.03.25 15:10 15 718 197 Previously in trend: US aid to Ukraine Consequences of the Trump-Zelenskyy dispute us suspends intelligence sharing to Ukraine

NSDC Chief Turchynov: "Equipping Ukrainian army with modern weapons, hardware is our response to Russia's hysteria and provocations against Ukraine". PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov says that the country's best response to the hysteria and provocations of the Russian Federation against it is to equip the army with advanced weapons and military hardware. 15.11.18 16:26 169 554 197 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian special forces 'inspect' Donbas terrorists. AUDIO Russian special forces constantly control activities of the Donbas terrorists. Beware of offensive language in Russian. 12.05.15 16:12 115 799 197 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

"I Can Only Imagine What They Took With Them" – Donbas Battalion Fighters Show Trophies of the Fleeing Militants from Lysychansk. VIDEO A huge quantity of weapons, ammunition and medicine were seized by the Donbas battalion during the liberation of Lysychansk. 30.07.14 15:02 191 699 196 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Border guards detained Russian soldier of Chechen ‘Vostok’ battalion. VIDEO This morning, a State Border Service of Ukraine border guard patrolling in the border region near Chonhar village detained a Russian military. This is reported by Censor NET citing the State Border Service. 14.03.14 12:12 66 821 196 Previously in trend: Crimean conflit Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukraine will receive GLSDB long-range projectiles from US no earlier than in 9 months, - Bloomberg It will take at least 9 months to deliver long-range GLSDB cruise bombs to Ukraine, capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 150 km. And that’s if they become part of a new package of American military aid. 03.02.23 10:41 13 425 196 Previously in trend: War

No country was eager to sell Ukraine even non-lethal weapons due to fear of Putin, former Australian PM Abbott says The West must not forget about Ukraine. The world must continue providing the civil and military support to Ukraine. 30.03.16 19:10 69 664 195 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

More than 80% of Ukrainians want to own gun, - Diia poll According to the interim results of the citizens' survey in the Diia" app, more than 62% of Ukrainians support the circulation of weapons for personal protection, and another 18% support limited circulation for special needs. 28.05.22 19:58 10 836 195

US Army Gen. Hodges says Russia to try to locate Javelins provided to Ukraine Former Commander of U.S. Army Europe Lieutenant General Ben Hodges believes Russia will make every effort to locate the sites where Ukraine stores U.S.-supplied Javelin anti-tank missile systems. 26.01.18 14:33 39 980 194 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms Russian aggression against Ukraine

Tanks of Russian 18th motorized rifle brigade from Chechnya spotted in Ukraine. PHOTOProof As part of the identification of Russian military equipment and weapons used by the Russian side in an undeclared war in Ukraine, a Russian tank unit "T-72B3" from the 18th motorized rifle brigade (military installation 27777, Kalynovska, Chechnya) of the Southern Military District was identified. 06.03.15 20:24 144 200 194 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Shkval, Stilet turrets for Ukrainian IFVs tested in Zhytomyr region. VIDEO Ukroboronprom SC tested Shkval and Stilet turrets designed for upgraded infantry fighting vehicles. 20.03.17 14:34 105 788 194 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists use Russian weapons – Avakov. PHOTO The Head of Interior Ministry Arsen Avakov has demonstrated another proof of Russian weapons used by terrorists in the Donbas. 21.05.14 13:27 40 527 193 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine