terrorism

Militants committed armed provocation against OSCE representatives in Luhansk region, - ATO Staff The militants committed an armed provocation against the members of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) near the village of Katerynivka (the occupied Luhansk region) today at 11:40 a.m. 25.02.17 18:02 37 452 70 Incidents

"People who still claim it was Ukrainian Buk are hopeless," - Bellingcat founder Higgins on МН17 crash Allegations that the Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) was shot down over the Donbas from the Ukrainian Buk surface-to-air missile launcher are not true. 25.02.17 16:59 22 623 51 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

‘Oplot’ militants mortared Donetsk and blamed Ukrainian army. VIDEO Militants of ‘Oplot’ illegal armed unit, then-headed by current "DPR" leader Alexander Zakharchenko, intentionally mortared Donetsk city in order to discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 25.02.17 16:14 88 061 113 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Militants fired at Maiorsk checkpoint from small arms The Pro-Russian forces fired at Maiorsk checkpoint once again. 25.02.17 14:52 2 457 3 Incidents

SBU disclosed mechanism of financing of 'LPR' militants by Russian authorities Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officers has exposed the mechanism of financing of 'LPR' (so-called 'Luhansk People's Republic') organization by the Russian government. 25.02.17 11:23 48 959 129 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Two militants committed suicide in ATO zone, - Intelligence Several suicides of pro-Russian militants reported in the occupied Donbas. 25.02.17 14:21 21 006 60 Incidents

16 Ukrainian soldiers wounded yesterday, - ATO Staff Russian hybrid forces continue to violate cease-fire in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone. 25.02.17 10:13 20 486 105 Ukrainian Politics

Kremlin triggered spike in global terrorism, - Turchynov Having occupied Crimea and carried out direct military intervention in the Donbas, the Kremlin provoked an international security crisis and a rapid increase in global terrorism. 22.02.17 17:38 13 818 50 Ukrainian Politics

Three Russian invaders planting minefield in occupied Donbas killed after triggering own mine, - Ukraine’s defense intelligence agency The number of non-combat losses continues growing in the ranks of the Russian occupation forces deployed in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 21.02.17 14:11 13 367 58 Incidents

Ukrainian army and militants agreed on cease-fire in Avdiivka, - State Emergency Service Today, the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces and the Russian hybrid forces agreed on a cease-fire till 3 p.m. in the state-controlled town of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region. 19.02.17 15:25 19 692 160 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

10 militants eliminated by friendly fire in Donbas today, – Ministry of Defense Pro-Russian militants shell their own positions in the occupied Donbas. 18.02.17 17:43 92 720 158 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants shelled Marinka checkpoint today The pro-Russian militants fired at the positions of Ukrainian border guards near Marinka checkpoint. 18.02.17 14:25 3 919 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia plots acts of violence during Maidan anniversary events in Kyiv on Feb. 18-22, - SBU The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) admits eight out of 17 events scheduled for the anniversary of Maidan may involve acts of violenсe. 15.02.17 17:48 73 435 236 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

UN SC adopts Ukraine-initiated resolution on infrastructure protection from terrorist attacks The United Nations Security Council has approved resolution No. 2341 designed to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks. The resolution has been drafted by Ukraine. 13.02.17 21:31 6 365 16 World

Militants shelled Ukrainian positions nine times today, – Matiukhin Last night, the Russian hybrid forces fired at the Ukrainian positions in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone nine times. 12.02.17 14:35 4 814 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

59 militants’ attacks reported yesterday, two Ukrainian soldiers wounded, - ATO press service Situation remains tense in the Donbas. Two Ukrainian servicemen were wounded yesterday. 12.02.17 11:19 12 742 49 Ukrainian Politics

"Kremlin is eliminating everyone. You will celebrate my death soon," - terrorist Girkin The Russians military killed or excluded all independent players from the city of Donetsk. That’s why Girkin isn't rule out the possibility of his assassination. 12.02.17 10:04 259 696 470 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"I had to spend night in cell," - poet Zhadan apprehended in Belarus Serhii Zhadan did not know that he was forbidden to enter the territory of the Republic of Belarus a few years ago. 11.02.17 12:08 63 456 278 Ukrainian Politics

Militants shelled Ukrainian positions 63 times, no losses reported yesterday, - ATO Staff The situation remains tense in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone. No losses among Ukrainian military reported yesterday. 11.02.17 09:32 6 465 19 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Merkel appeals to Putin to use his influence on separatists, - German government spokesman Seibert Speaking on phone, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to use his influence on separatists in eastern Ukraine to stop the violence there. 07.02.17 19:25 8 008 58 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

Vigil for fallen in Avdiivka held in Toronto. PHOTOS+VIDEO The vigil in memory of the soldiers and civilians killed in Avdiivka was held in Toronto (Canada) in light of the recent escalation of the Russian aggression in Ukraine. 07.02.17 11:44 8 370 6 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

Farewell to Natalia Khoruzha: nurse killed rescuing wounded from battlefield. PHOTO The last respect to the heroic woman will be paid in the village of Prosiana in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 05.02.17 15:43 133 115 99 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

At least 30 militants eliminated near Avdiivka, - Novaya Gazeta The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled the terrorists' attack. 05.02.17 11:57 68 012 54 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

51 militants’ attacks reported yesterday. Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded, - ATO press service The terrorists were forced to retreat and decrease the number of attacks in the vicinity of Avdiivka. 05.02.17 10:55 13 751 27 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

"All commanders either Russians or locals distinguished in events of 2014," - SBU detains “DPR” militant repeatedly awarded by terrorist leaders. PHOTOS+VIDEO Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) detained a member of the “DPR” terrorist organization in the anti-terrorist operation area. 03.02.17 19:08 74 482 56 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Terrorist Givi admits to being wounded: his four fighters eliminated Mikhail "Givi" Tolstykh claims having been wounded near Avdiivka. 03.02.17 18:20 88 368 102 Ukrainian Politics

No restrictions to enter Ukraine imposed on Russian mercenary Vagner, - SBU. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) took no decision to ban entry to the territory of Ukraine for Russian mercenary, Vagner private military company Commander Dmitry Utkin also known as Vagner. 03.02.17 18:17 60 770 180 Incidents

Butivka mine, Opytne, Pisky come under heaviest tank fire since Donetsk airport battle, - Motuzianyk Ukrainian position near Butivka mine, the villages of Opytne and Pisky (the Donetsk region) have come under the most powerful tank attack since the battle for Donetsk airport. 31.01.17 16:26 75 677 105 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Avdiivka fighting

Terrorist Bolotov's wife suggests poisoned coffee murder, - Russian media Elena Bolotova, the wife of Valerii Bolotov, the first leader of the self-styled "Luhansk People's Republic," alleges her husband died after drinking a cup of coffee at a business meeting in Moscow. 31.01.17 17:20 79 980 233 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militant Khodakovsky confirms death of ''Vostok'' battalion commander near Avdiivka. PHOTO The leader of the "Vostok" terrorist battalion Aleksandr Khodakovskiy confirmed the elimination of the militant commander during today's battle at Avdiivka in the Donetsk region. 29.01.17 15:31 345 295 419 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

'LPR' militants report to local MGB on orders to shell residential areas, - Main Intelligence Directorate Pro-Russian militants in the Donbas report on orders to fire at residential areas of the Luhansk region. 28.01.17 17:23 25 573 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

60 militants’ attacks reported yesterday. Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded, - ATO press service Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded as the militants intensified attacks in the Donbas. 28.01.17 10:08 9 061 11 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Ex-leader of "LPR" terrorists Bolotov dies unexpectedly Former leader of the "Luhansk People's Republic" has died at the age of 47, the cause of death being established. 27.01.17 19:19 289 495 754 Incidents

Terrorists use Grad-P launchers against Krasnohorivka, - ATO Staff. PHOTO Today's attack on Krasnohorivka by Russian occupation troops involved Grad-P portable rocket systems. 25.01.17 21:12 18 527 24 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Brazilian citizen who fought for "DPR" gets 13 years in jail, - Kyiv prosecutor's office. PHOTOS The Kyiv prosecutor's office has proved the guilt of a citizen of Brazil who fought in the east of Ukraine alongside militants of the self-styled "Donetsk People's Republic" and recruited mercenaries for terrorists. 25.01.17 20:45 102 339 237 Incidents

Russia to reinforce its troops near Ukraine's border due to Donbas situation, - Russian Defense Minister Shoygu Russia’s Southern Military District troops need to be strengthened over the situation in southeast Ukraine and the activity of international terrorist groups in the North Caucasus. 25.01.17 14:32 119 318 227 Ukrainian Politics

''Life of suspects must be out of danger so they could help uncover terrorist network,'' - Herashchenko The politician thanked the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) for saving his life. 22.01.17 15:17 24 865 221 Ukrainian Politics

33 militants’ attacks reported yesterday. Ukrainian troops suffered no losses The terrorists continue to fire at Ukrainian soldiers’ positions along the front line. 22.01.17 09:29 3 010 13 Ukrainian Politics

Militants shelled Ukrainian soldiers 21 times today, - ATO press center It was reported about 21 militants’ attacks at Ukrainian soldiers in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on Jan. 21. 21.01.17 18:26 3 178 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian invader detained near Ukrainian troops’ position in Donetsk region, - Staff A member of the Russian-occupation forces was detained near a Ukrainian Army position in Mariupol direction on Jan. 18, 2017. 18.01.17 20:25 47 387 99 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Ukraine to file suit against Russia in ICJ within hours An action against Russia for infringement of two U.N. Conventions - on the suppression of the financing of terrorism and on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination - will be filed in the International Court of Justice in The Hague (Netherlands) at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 16. 16.01.17 16:35 13 658 70 Ukrainian Politics

One soldier killed and one wounded as militants shelled Novooleksandrivka, - press-officer Zavtonov The captain of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was killed as the militants shelled Novooleksandrivka village in the Donetsk region. 15.01.17 15:05 32 553 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

60 militants’ attacks reported yesterday. Terrorists used artillery, anti-tank systems, IFVs, rocket launchers and mortars, - ATO press service It was reported about 60 militants’ attacks at Ukrainian soldiers in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on Jan.14. 15.01.17 10:14 8 593 40 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One soldier wounded in ATO zone over past 24 hours, - Motuzianyk One Ukrainian soldier was wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone over the past 24 hours. 14.01.17 17:49 4 328 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Residential house damaged as militants shelled Zalizne. PHOTOS Russian hybrid forces shelled Zalizne town near the frontline city of Toretsk (Donetsk region). A house was damaged in the attack. 14.01.17 15:37 4 963 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

28 out of 32 Russian militants, arrived in Luhansk region, considered unfit for service, - Intelligence Reinforcement sent from the Russian Federation to support the militants in the Donbas considered unfit for service. 14.01.17 14:22 67 530 135 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two clashes reported in Mariupol sector, - ATO Staff Two clashes reported in the Mariupol sector of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone. 14.01.17 15:03 15 791 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

''Militants' attacks registered in all sectors today. No casualties among Ukrainian soldiers reported,'' - ATO Staff speaker Matiukhin Russian hybrid forces continued firing at Ukrainian soldiers' positions in the Donetsk region on Jan. 14. 14.01.17 12:56 5 253 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine