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Terrorists did not allow OSCE observers to their strongholds in Debaltseve area, - ATO speaker Terrorists have once again prevented the observers of the OSCE mission to the areas where their strongholds are located. 05.06.16 16:03 6 291 38 Ukrainian Politics

Militants shelled Mykolaivka with 120-mm mortars, - ATO press center Pro-Russian militants once again violated the Minsk Agreements, having mortared Ukrainian positions. 05.06.16 09:26 7 625 19 Incidents

UN has reliable information on movement of Russian troops and heavy weaponry across Ukrainian border U.N. monitors said active fighting has decreased, but warn that the situation could develop into a protracted conflict or escalate again. Both scenarios would have dire consequences for the civilian population and be harmful to human rights for many years. 05.06.16 09:59 253 168 288 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

OSCE SMM lost another drone in Donbas OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) reported about another downed drone in the Donbas. 04.06.16 09:35 12 861 43 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian-backed militants impacted Stanytsia Luhanska with banned weapons, - OSCE The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) observed more than ten fresh craters in government-controlled parts of Stanytsia Luhanska, most of which it assessed as having been caused by automatic grenade launcher fire. 03.06.16 11:03 5 169 9 Incidents

36,500 militants fight in Donbas, - General Staff representative Selezniov About 36,500 militants are taking part in hostilities in the occupied areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 02.06.16 23:35 11 169 69 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian militants aggressively demanded OSCE observers to leave area south of bridge in Stanytsia Luhanska Militants of the terrorist organization "Luhansk People’s Republic" denied access of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) heading from Stanytsia Luhanska in the direction of occupied Luhansk. 02.06.16 11:06 11 289 61 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russian militants shelled Verkhniotoretske and Novobakhmutivka with 120-mm mortars overnight, - Staff The Russian-backed terrorists have been heavily shelling the Ukrainian army positions in the Donbas after midnight. 30.05.16 09:43 4 420 23 Incidents

Railwaymen holding banners with slogans "We want to live in "DPR" demanded money from Ukraine at rally in occupied Yasynuvata. PHOTOS+VIDEO A rally of railroad employees working in the territory occupied by the “DPR” militants was held at the railroad terminal in Yasynuvata. Its participants demanded payment of salaries from Ukraine’s state budget. The rally was organized by terrorists’ leaders who had brought railway personnel of the railroad stations of occupied Ilovaisk, Horlivka and Debaltseve in occupied Yasynuvata. 30.05.16 10:40 226 464 871 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Situation in ATO area aggravates: 25 cases of shelling by militants recorded yesterday, Donetsk direction the hottest, - Staff Situation in the area of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) continues aggravating. Over the past day, Russian mercenaries opened fire upon Ukrainian units’ positions 25 times. 30.05.16 10:11 13 522 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Tension escalates in ATO area: 30 attacks recorded, militants fired 120-mm mortars, anti-aircraft guns, IFV cannon, - Staff Situation in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO) deteriorated last night. Overall, during the last day, the enemy committed 30 attacks on Ukrainian defenders. 27.05.16 09:50 8 530 28 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One should not expect improvement of situation in Donbas in near future, Defense Intelligence Agency spokesperson says The Pro-Russian militants are actively preparing for battles and holding exercises in eastern Ukraine. 26.05.16 23:57 10 984 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Volunteers published video of heavy assault on Avdiivka's industrial area. VIDEO A video has been released on the Internet, showing the beginning of a powerful attack by pro-Russian terrorists against Avdiivka's industrial area on Monday evening, May 23. 25.05.16 10:25 99 492 134 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Donbas peace process in jeopardy, - Peskov The Kremlin claims the truce in the Donbas may be derailed. 24.05.16 14:12 184 581 306 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Number of killed militants’ graves skyrockets at cemetery of occupied Donetsk. VIDEO The number of graves with pictures of men in military uniform rapidly increases at the cemetery of the "DPR", which is located in the Kirov neighborhood of Donetsk, occupied by the Russian-terrorist forces. 24.05.16 17:11 59 081 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

32,500 militants currently deployed in Donbas, - Staff Anti-terrorist operation (ATO) Staff press center Head Colonel Roman Drapak held a press conference in Kramatorsk today, May 23, regarding developments in the Donbas since early May. 23.05.16 23:43 16 544 112 Incidents

New counter-UAV systems to come in service soon, - Staff During the last cease-fire (May 1-23), Russian occupation forces used UAVs 35 times, of which combat drones were used four times. 23.05.16 17:36 27 275 80 Incidents

Militants' activity recorded near Mariupol today, - ATO press center The situation in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO) has relatively stabilized as five cease-fire violations have been registered since midnight. 20.05.16 19:50 2 448 4 Incidents

One militant eliminated, three badly injured as SBU commandos ambushed “DPR” subversive group. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine successfully conducted a special operation to destroy the “DPR” terrorists’ subversive group in the anti-terrorist operation area. 20.05.16 14:50 83 281 85 Incidents

Russia supplies state-of-the-art weapons to militants in Donbas, - Skibitskyi The Russian Federation keeps supplying militants in the Donbas with fuel and lubricants as well as new weapons and equipment. 19.05.16 21:38 61 055 169 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"We can see anything from here. Trains unload in Yasynuvata, we can hear tanks and IFVs moving out," - Ukrainian soldiers near Donetsk. VIDEO Ukrainian army fighters call 10 enemy attacks per day a relative silence in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO). Militants only three times fired a recoilless anti-tank gun at one of the strong holds near Donetsk. 18.05.16 16:50 25 066 16 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

14 attacks recorded over day. Positions near Avdiivka hit with 82-mm mortars and grenade launchers, - ATO press center On May 16, the situation in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO) remained tense. Pro-Russian militants continued to use weapons against Ukrainian soldiers. 16.05.16 20:20 4 464 24 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants preparing new drone attacks, - Defense Intelligence Russian-terrorist troops plan to use drones to drop incendiaries and explosives on the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces' positions again. 14.05.16 17:25 10 432 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian proxies employed grenade launchers, high-caliber machine guns, and small arms nine times today, - Staff The pro-Russian militants fired at the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces’ positions in eastern Ukraine nine times on Friday, May 13. 13.05.16 19:17 4 504 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants attacked Ukrainian troops five times today, employed banned mortars, IFV guns and grenade launchers, - Staff The Russian-terrorist forces continue using weapons banned by the Minsk agreements against the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) troops in eastern Ukraine. 12.05.16 19:53 3 751 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian mercenaries fired at Ukrainian troops’ positions four times today, - Staff The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone remains tense as militants continued committing attacks on the Ukrainian forces’ positions during the day. 11.05.16 21:20 4 011 25 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

"They employ tank guns daily. Militants’ assault force recently landed from eight IFVs, but we hold ground," – Ukrainian soldiers near Luhanske village. VIDEO The Russian terrorists attack the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine deployed near Luhanske village from four firing points. The nearest one is just over 500 meters away. 10.05.16 17:48 99 093 161 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

SBU prevented diversion in Mariupol in advance of holidays. PHOTOS Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine prevented an act of sabotage, with which the terrorists planned to 'celebrate' the anniversary of the capture of the building of the Mariupol city department of police. 08.05.16 15:06 36 113 30 Incidents

US urges Russia to stop arms supplies into Donbas The United States has called on Russia to stop supplying weapons to eastern Ukraine's occupied areas. 06.05.16 12:05 43 612 155 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants plan another provocation on Easter's eve near Stanytsia Luhanska, - volunteer Zlatkin After shelling Olenivka village on April 27, 2016, militants are preparing another provocation on the eve of Easter and Victory Day. 29.04.16 00:12 13 415 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Soldiers of 92nd brigade destroyed enemy ammunition storage at front line, - reporter Soldiers of Ukrainian 92nd brigade have destroyed an ammunition storage of Russian invaders at the front line in the Luhansk region. 27.04.16 12:39 59 823 42 Ukrainian Politics

Militants continue using mortars near Avdiivka and Novotroitske, - ATO press center Since the beginning of the day, terrorists attacked anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces 14 times. 25.04.16 21:35 3 843 7 Incidents

“LPR” terrorist apprehended in Luhansk region The law enforcement officers detained the woman in the Luhansk region who was active member of the “Luhansk People’s Republic” gang. 25.04.16 18:14 18 364 20 Incidents

Russian mercenaries attacked Ukrainian troops’ positions 29 times yesterday, 135 mortar shells hit Avdiivka’s industrial area, - Staff The Russian terrorists’ activity in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone remains high. 29 attacks were committed over the past day. 25.04.16 09:46 7 742 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Mortar detachment of Russian militants eliminated near Kalynivka village. PHOTOS Despite the Minsk agreements, the intelligence unit of the Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the 59th Brigade has spotted two trucks and unidentified armed men near the village of Kalynivka (Popasna district) on April 14. According to the report, these trucks were transporting 120-mm mortars, banned by the Minsk agreements. 23.04.16 17:06 297 710 422 Ukrainian Politics

Militants actively involve children in terrorist activities in Donbas, - media The militants actively attract underaged Ukrainian citizens in terrorist activities in the occupied Donbas. 23.04.16 16:13 22 003 132 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

About 110 hostages kept by terrorists in Donbas, – Tandit There are more than 110 hostages kept by the terrorists in the Donbas at the moment. 23.04.16 10:51 2 973 24 Ukrainian Politics

"Ingress! Move in!" – Ukrainian soldiers of 14th Brigade filmed in skirmish with militants in Marinka. VIDEO The footage of clash between the Russian-terrorist troops and soldiers of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was filmed by one of the Ukrainian serviceman in the midst of the battle in Marinka west of Donetsk. 22.04.16 23:22 103 523 88 Incidents

Enemy continues sending saboteurs trained in Russia to Ukraine, Poroshenko says President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that the law enforcement officers have neutralized over 300 subversive and reconnaissance groups since April 2015. 22.04.16 18:11 6 995 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian troops eliminated mortar detachment of terrorists in Donbas. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers have destroyed a mortar detachment of Russian terrorists with the help of a guided missile. 22.04.16 15:58 331 979 790 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Hundreds of unmarked graves and flags of ‘Novorosia’ - one of militants unveils ‘Donetsk insurgents’’ graveyard. PHOTOS Belarusian journalist Vasily Semashko managed to persuade one of the Donbas militants nicknamed ‘Kucher’ to show the graves of ‘insurgents’ in the ‘Walk of Fame’ cemetery in the miners’ village of Mospyne. 21.04.16 17:22 169 249 24 Society

Pro-Russian militants shelled Ukrainian positions 33 times yesterday; hottest point near Avdiivka, - Staff Illegal armed gangs, supported by the neighboring aggressor state, opened fire upon the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces' positions 33 times yesterday. 21.04.16 10:18 10 195 84 Incidents

Avdiivka hit by militants’ accurate strikes with 120-mm and 82-mm mortars, - Staff The Russian mercenaries have reduced their activity today. Eight attacks on the Armed Forces of Ukraine positions have been recorded totally. 19.04.16 18:55 4 799 24 Incidents

Putin told Obama what Ukraine should do to fulfill Minsk agreements Russian President Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama expressed hope that the new Ukrainian government will begin a direct dialogue with militants in the Donbas. 18.04.16 23:02 158 972 463 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Drunken brother of terrorist Zakharchenko started pub fight wounding waiter with broken glass. VIDEO The brother of 'DPR' terrorists' leader started a drunken brawl in a pub in the occupied Donetsk city, during which he wounded a waiter in the throat. The corresponding video was published on the Internet. 17.04.16 10:45 127 848 193 Incidents

Militants continue mortaring Ukrainian army’s positions. Industrial area of Avdiivka shelled seven times, - ATO press center The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area remains tense. 24 militants’ attacks have been reported today. 16.04.16 18:12 6 370 24 Incidents

"It was all covered in flames yesterday. Battle lasted for over two hours. We have destroyed storage and truck of militants," Ukrainian soldiers in Marinka. VIDEO Ukrainian units in Marinka efficiently repulse attacks of pro-Russian mercenaries and inflict losses to the enemy. 12.04.16 11:55 73 172 125 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia's FSB gets rid of unwanted mercenaries: Militant with 18 years of jail 'experience' arrested at Russian border. PHOTOS Ukrainian hackers have hacked e-mail inboxes of Russian coordinators of militants in the Donbas. This gave them access to information about a Russian mercenary and repeat offender from Novosibirsk, who was detained by Russian FSB at the Russian border. They found 180 rounds of 5.45 caliber in the trunk of his car. 22.04.16 17:39 81 397 43 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine