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All uncontrolled armed groups will be disarmed – Head of SBU Nalyvaichenko Nalyvaichenko clarified the situation with armed groups that are in the ATO area and are not under command of the armed forces, the Interior Ministry, or the Security Service. 25.03.15 14:36 86 140 442 Ukrainian Politics

Fighting took place near Maiorske and Sokilnyky. Ukrainian soldiers drove the enemy back to initial line - Tymchuk Over the past day Russian-terrorist troops in the Donbas violated the Minsk agreements over 20 times opening fire on the positions of the Ukrainian troops; an attempted attack against the Ukrainian positions has been recorded. 25.03.15 10:43 24 664 67 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Militants concentrated mortar strikes on Mariupol front - ATO press center The Russian-terrorist groups continue conducting provocative attacks of the Ukrainian Army positions in the ATO area. 24.03.15 21:31 9 667 50 Incidents

Terrorists opened fire at air defense military installation 200 km away from demarcation line. Saboteurs infiltrated through Russian border – Head of Luhansk region Chairman of the Luhansk regional civil-military administration Hennadii Moskal reports shelling of air defense military installation in the village of Milove (Luhansk region) by saboteurs. The village is located 200 km from the demarcation line on the border with the Russian Federation, and the fact of a subversive group’s penetration across the border indicates the lack of control at the border, despite the fact that it has been year since the beginning of Russia’s aggression and the government spent hundreds of millions to strengthen the border. 24.03.15 18:22 56 139 98 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Mariupol coast is securely covered by the Coast Guard artillery batteries, some areas are mined - ATO speaker Ukrainian army is ready to repel Russian attack from the Sea of Azov. 24.03.15 18:00 13 699 114 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Russia's attack at Mariupol

Militants were shelling Avdiivka all day long - ATO press center The Ukrainian troops’ positions in the ATO area continue to be shelled. 23.03.15 21:13 5 846 32 Incidents

President awarded Hero of Ukraine title to four commanders of the Armed Forces. PHOTOS President Petro Poroshenko has awarded title Hero of Ukraine to four military commanders who had shown courage, heroism, high level of professionalism defending sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine. 23.03.15 22:17 34 479 97 Incidents

No losses over the past 24 hours. Six soldiers wounded - ATO speaker Over the past day six Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the area of the anti-terrorist operation. 23.03.15 15:15 6 916 66 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

SBU Colonel arrested for issuing permits to ATO area for bribes. 120,000 hryvnia confiscated. Kramatorsk City Court elected measure in the form of detention for a security officer of Ukraine suspected of taking bribes for issuing permits to the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 23.03.15 14:53 38 032 121 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Terrorists used tanks, Grads and mortars to shell ATO positions at all directions. All attacks were repulsed - ATO press center Ukrainian military continues fighting against Russian-terrorist groups in the ATO area. 23.03.15 10:28 43 297 189 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Another convoy of Russian tanks entered Horlivka - Interior Ministry Another convoy of Russian military equipment consisting of about a dozen tanks entered city of Horlivka, the Donetsk region. 23.03.15 09:38 70 642 398 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

1,750 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in ATO – Defense Ministry A total of 1,750 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the ATO as of Feb. 1, 2015. 22.03.15 18:31 24 215 182 Ukrainian Politics

No one killed yesterday, three Ukrainian soldiers wounded No one was killed in the ATO zone on March 21. 22.03.15 14:43 5 445 48 Ukrainian Politics

Two soldiers killed by trip-wire mine near Novotoshkivka The accident occurred on Thursday, March 20, in Novotoshkivka village in the Popasna area (Luhansk region). 22.03.15 13:04 18 164 176 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists retreat after battle near Opytne Ukrainian soldiers confronted with the militants in the Donetsk, Luhansk and Mariupol sectors in the ATO zone last night. 22.03.15 11:18 38 763 108 Ukrainian Politics

Russia continues to supply terrorists with military equipment, weapons, and ammunition The terrorists are actively dislocating their troops and military equipment along the front line, imitating the withdrawal of heavy weapons. The militants also continue to recruit new soldiers and improve existing infrstructure. 21.03.15 16:04 6 383 67 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Two Ukrainian soldiers killed and seven injured over last 24 hours Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and seven wounded in the ATO zone on March 20. 21.03.15 14:15 14 345 111 Ukrainian Politics

SBU detained terrorists’ subversive group that planned to blow up Pryvillia resthouse and school Security Service of Ukraine arrested terrorists’ subversive group in Pryvillia town in the Luhansk region. 21.03.15 13:47 49 609 130 Incidents

Dnipropetrovsk morgues received 759 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies. 212 still remain unidentified Since the beginning of the ATO the morgues of the Regional Forensic Bureau of the Dnipropetrovsk region have received 759 bodies, including the remains of dead servicemen from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, law enforcement officers, and volunteer fighters. 21.03.15 12:34 8 363 59 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists resumed shelling from tanks, Grad rocket systems and howitzers The Russian militants have stopped to "imitate" following the Minsk agreements and shelled Ukrainian army’s positions with artillery and multiple rocket launchers over the past 24 hours. 21.03.15 10:24 22 637 119 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian troops forced terrorist group to retreat in a clash near Opytne Iillegal armed groups continued provocative shelling of Ukrainian positions on the night of March 21. 21.03.15 11:39 65 542 121 Ukrainian Politics

Militants shelled Avdiyivka all day using mortars and artillery - ATO press center Today, March 20, the illegal armed groups continued to fire at the positions of the ATO forces. In an attempt to engage our units into an armed confrontation, despite the peace agreements, the enemy once again used weapons, which was to be removed from the demarcation line. 20.03.15 23:05 11 547 21 Ukrainian Politics

Turkey supports Ukraine’s efforts in deploying UN peacekeepers in Donbas Turkey supports Ukraine's efforts regarding the deployment of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Donbas. 20.03.15 21:09 4 730 10 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists shelled Avdiivka. Local resident killed – Interior Ministry Terrorists violated the cease-fire having shelled Avdiivka in the Donetsk region. 20.03.15 16:45 10 425 27 Incidents

No one killed yesterday, three Ukrainian soldiers wounded - ATO speaker Three Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the ATO area in the Donbas yesterday. 20.03.15 13:48 8 704 38 Incidents

Terrorists have committed more than a dozen attacks on the Ukrainian troops’ positions in Sector ‘M’. One soldier was wounded - Mariupol defense HQ Russian-terrorist groups grossly violated the Minsk accords several times over the past day. 20.03.15 13:39 6 231 26 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian troops’ positions from weapons, which had to be withdrawn yet in early March - ATO press center The Russian-terrorist forces once again grossly violated Minsk cease-fire deal at night of March 20. 20.03.15 11:17 8 991 67 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Militants continue provocative attacks against Ukrainian troops using mortars over 20 – ATO press center ATO Illegal armed groups continue provocative attacks against Ukrainian positions in the area of the anti-terrorist operation. 19.03.15 22:09 4 646 66 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists are trying to capture the bridge in Stanytsia Luhanska: engagement is under way - Sector ‘A’ press officer A group of terrorists tried to get the half-ruined bridge over the Siverskyi Donets River in Stanytsia Luhanska village under control today, March 19. 19.03.15 16:39 82 645 181 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No one killed yesterday, one Ukrainian soldier wounded - ATO speaker One soldier wounded during ATO March 18. 19.03.15 13:28 4 778 37 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian troops’ positions from artillery and mortars. 17 strikes recorded trough the night - ATO press center The enemy keeps violating Minsk accords in the ATO area by committing artillery and mortar strikes at the positions of the Ukrainian armed forces. 19.03.15 09:04 19 455 129 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Number of armed provocations increased. Militants used heavy weapons at Donetsk direction – ATO press center Today, March 18, the situation in the area is characterized by an increased number of armed provocations by illegal armed groups against the positions of the Ukrainian military and peaceful towns and villages. 18.03.15 23:33 14 867 99 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE says heavy weapons withdrawal process is not yet complete The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission continues to work on the issue with both sides of the conflict. 18.03.15 22:41 10 887 44 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Servicemen to be rewarded in the amount of UAH 1.5 million - General Staff Seven orders to reward the military in the amount of 1.5 million hryvnia have been issued as of today. 18.03.15 20:54 4 302 18 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine complies with Minsk Agreement. We demand free and fair elections in Donbas, which is especially unnerving Russia - Poroshenko Ukraine fulfills its obligations under the Minsk Agreement. Yesterday's vote in the parliament on the bills regarding the Donbass confirms it. 18.03.15 20:12 14 723 110 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Ukroboronprom ready to upgrade 300 T-72 tanks to NATO standards State concern Ukroboronprom is ready to upgrade about 300 T-72 tanks, currently in the army reserve, up to NATO standards. 18.03.15 16:40 57 556 305 Ukrainian Politics

One Ukrainian soldier killed, five wounded in past 24 hours - NSDC One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another five received injuries in the anti-terrorist area March 17. 18.03.15 17:12 6 348 31 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Intensity of attacks in Donbas is decreasing - ATO press center Attacks in the area of the anti-terrorist operation continue, but their intensity is gradually declining. 17.03.15 20:29 6 453 80 Ukrainian Politics

Makiivka terrorists fought for control over city. VIDEO Terrorists of Makiivka got involved in a donnybrook over the right to control the city on Tuesday. About 50 mercenaries with small arms and grenade launchers took part in the fighting. Armored vehicles were used as well. 17.03.15 15:59 98 345 218 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Three Ukrainian soldiers killed, five wounded over the past day - NSDC Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and five others were injured in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on March 16. 17.03.15 16:47 22 187 119 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian army received first tranche of humanitarian aid from Canada - Joint Staff Ukrainian army received the first tranche of the humanitarian aid from Canada on Monday. 17.03.15 11:56 38 530 235 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian soldiers ejected terrorists attacking from several directions near Maiorsk village - InfoResist The Russian-terrorist forces were shelling the Ukrainian troops’ positions at the Donetsk, Luhansk and Mariupol directions during the last 24 hours. 17.03.15 10:56 64 940 113 Incidents

More than 360 Ukrainian soldiers killed near Ilovaisk - Chief Military Prosecutor Another 180 Ukrainian soldiers went missing. 16.03.15 16:49 69 957 205 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One Ukrainian soldier killed on Sunday - ATO speaker One Ukrainian soldier was killed in the course of ATO on March 15. 16.03.15 13:49 8 391 47 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists attacked Opytne, Shyrokyne, and Avdiivka villages at night - ATO press center Terrorists keep shelling the Ukrainian army positions. However, the provocations tend to decrease. 16.03.15 10:34 9 788 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

SBU found terrorist weapons cache near Artemivsk. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine officers have found a cache of weapons and explosives on the territory of a non-working refractory works near the village of Chasiv Yar (Artemivsk area in the Donesk region). 15.03.15 17:31 37 195 81 Ukrainian Politics

No one killed, one soldier wounded on Saturday – NSDC One soldier was wounded in the ATO area on Saturday, March 14. 15.03.15 14:07 14 555 104 Ukrainian Politics

'LPR' terrorists blocked access to weapons storage sites for OSCE observers The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine reports that 'LPR' terrorists prevented the Mission's access to the places of potential presence of weapons at a location in 'LPR'-controlled territory. Later they were allowed to visit the site, however, with a 'Cossack' escort. 15.03.15 14:44 18 101 115 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas