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Dnipro-1 battalion soldier Oleksandr Oksentiuk killed near Pisky Oleksandr Oksentiuk aka Svat, soldier of the Dnipro-1 battalion, has been killed in action. 15.03.15 13:29 46 708 190 Ukrainian Politics

43,000 people are fighting on Russian side in Donbas war. VIDEO The ATO headquarters informed about the number of Russian fighters in the Donbas and their military equipment. 15.03.15 15:49 55 341 290 Ukrainian Politics

Russians shelled Ukrainian army’s positions for 14 times last night The militants continue to shell the ATO forces’ positions with 120 mm mortars despite the Minsk agreements. 15.03.15 10:21 15 147 159 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists destroyed 40 educational institutions in Luhansk region - Moskal. PHOTOS 40 schools and kindergartens were destroyed in the Luhansk region since the hostilities in Eastern Ukraine began. 14.03.15 15:37 19 867 223 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists threaten to attack Ukrainian army’s positions aiming to spread panic among civilians The militants are trying to spread panic among the population living on the Ukraine-controlled territory of the Donbas. 14.03.15 18:17 27 245 268 Ukrainian Politics

No one killed, one soldier wounded on Friday – NSDC There were no soldiers killed in the ATO area on Friday, March 13. 14.03.15 13:17 14 461 165 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists shelled Avdiivka, Opytne, and Pisky Saturday night passed relatively calmly in the ATO zone. 14.03.15 11:13 12 061 88 Ukrainian Politics

Militants shelled Shyrokyne with ‘withdrawn’ mortars The situation near Mariupol city and the village of Shyrokyne remains tense. 14.03.15 10:12 8 632 76 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists keep violating the truce by committing strikes from 122-mm howitzers on Ukrainian forces’ positions - ATO press center The enemy continues to violate the Minsk agreements conducting active hostilities in the anti-terrorist operation area. 13.03.15 21:27 7 601 83 Incidents

Tanks shelled Shyrokyne from terrorists-controlled territories - OSCE The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission observers recorded numerous tank attacks committed from a north-eastern direction Thursday against Shyrokyne village, which is located 20 km east of Mariupol. 13.03.15 19:55 8 728 32 Previously in trend: Russia's attack at Mariupol

No one killed, two soldiers wounded on Thursday - NSDC No one of Ukrainian soldiers were killed while on duty at the anti-terrorist operation area in the east of Ukraine on Thursday, March 12. 13.03.15 13:34 10 556 36 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine filed formal request with the United Nations for peacekeeping mission in Donbas Ukraine placed a formal request with the United Nations for a peacekeeping mission to be deployed in its eastern regions, where a cease-fire between government and Russian-backed separatist forces is in place. 13.03.15 13:30 11 717 96 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko created and headed the NSDC War Cabinet President of Ukraine Poroshenko signed a decree on establishment of the War Cabinet under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. 12.03.15 21:40 45 134 253 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

We are actively and resolutely building up the combat potential of our Armed Forces - Poroshenko The president says that in parallel with the implementation of the agreements, Ukraine strengthens its positions by increasing the defense capacity. 12.03.15 22:16 29 537 156 Ukrainian Politics

Militants continue to violate cease-fire, Donetsk direction remaining the hottest spot of the conflict - ATO press center The illegal armed groups kept shelling the ATO forces' positions and nearby villages today, March 12. 12.03.15 21:10 7 680 90 Incidents

Ukrainian soldiers received first awards for terrorists’ equipment destruction - Ministry of Defense 128th Brigade soldiers received the first award of 85,000 hryvnia (about $3,270). 12.03.15 17:48 56 762 161 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE overseeing withdrawal of heavy weapons, but not able to confirm a full pullback - Hug The Special Monitoring Mission of the OSCE in Ukraine has reported a decrease in cease-fire violations and says it is continuing to oversee the withdrawal of heavy weapons, but is not able to confirm a full pullback. 12.03.15 19:53 20 021 87 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No casualties in the ATO area on Wednesday - ATO speaker Over the past day, no casualties were incurred by the Ukrainian army in the ATO area. 12.03.15 13:19 7 796 84 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Defense Ministry’s main task is transition to new standard of combat readiness. The army is ready to defend Ukraine – Minister of Defense Poltorak One of the main problems that the Defense Ministry is faced with is the transition of the army to the new standards of military readiness. 12.03.15 15:36 21 904 111 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists attack Ukrainian army positions near Shyrokyne and Talakivka. One soldier killed Over the past day the enemy opened fire against the ATO forces eight times killing one soldier. 12.03.15 14:04 11 330 43 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Russia's attack at Mariupol

"Truce": 50 militants from Russia openly sent to fight in Ukraine. PHOTOS + VIDEO Last night 50 people left Yekaterinburg for Ukraine to take part in the war against the Ukrainian armed forces in the gang of warlord Alexey Mozgovoy in the Luhansk region. 12.03.15 18:27 126 266 394 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian army positions with artillery which was to be withdrawn – ATO speaker The terrorists use artillery, which, according to assurances of the militants’ leaders has been withdrawn from the demarcation line. 12.03.15 11:38 14 753 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko and Biden discussed situation in Donbas and provision of assistance to Ukraine U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko discussed the situation in the Donbas, the provision of U.S. assistance to Ukraine, as well as new sanctions against pro-Russian terrorists and those who support them. 11.03.15 18:41 17 020 71 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE mission in Eastern Ukraine needs to be urgently strengthened – German foreign minister Special monitoring mission of the OSCE in the east of Ukraine should be strengthened to effectively monitor the implementation of the Minsk agreement by the conflicting parties. 11.03.15 17:53 3 720 33 Ukrainian Politics

Another charge will be brought against Major General Nazarov, a suspect of IL-76 crash - Military Prosecutor's Office Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine considered a complaint of Kyiv Forensic Institute Director Oleksandr Ruvin regarding Major General Viktor Nazarov’s lawyers intimidating the Armed Forces officers, members of the expert group to investigate IL-76 crash at the airport in Luhansk, where the Ukrainian military transport aircraft was shot down during landing approach by the terrorists using Igla portable anti-aircraft missile system. 11.03.15 20:21 53 749 112 Oddities

Russian terrorists shelled Ukrainian army for 38 times over the past 24 hours - Joint Staff The situation is the most tense in the Donetsk direction. 11.03.15 11:46 6 076 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One Ukrainian soldier killed, four wounded over the past 24 hours - Joint Staff One Ukrainian soldier was killed and four were wounded in the Donbas on Tuesday. 11.03.15 11:06 11 170 100 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No one killed, nine soldiers wounded over the past 24 hours - ATO speaker Nine servicemen were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on March 9. 10.03.15 14:11 6 721 54 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Situation in the Donbas remains tense. Militants used mortars, tanks and artillery - ATO press center The situation in the ATO area remains tense as of March 9. 09.03.15 21:29 22 865 113 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Steinmeier: OSCE will now begin "actual verification" of heavy equipment withdrawal German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier noted de-escalation of situation in the east of Ukraine and expressed believe that the OSCE will now begin "actual verification" of heavy weapons withdrawal. 09.03.15 20:34 50 833 271 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Battle in Shyrokyne is under way: terrorists use 120-milimiter mortars and tanks - ATO press center Flagrantly violating the peace agreement the terrorist groups started storming the ATO forces’ positions near the village of Shyrokyne at Mariupol direction today, March 9, from 9:30 a.m. 09.03.15 17:33 31 065 162 Incidents

No one killed, four wounded over the past 24 hours - NSDC None of the Ukrainian soldiers were killed on Sunday, four were wounded. 09.03.15 13:46 6 833 100 Incidents

Terrorists attack Shyrokyne using mortars and small arms - Mariupol Defense Staff Since 9.30 a.m. Monday, the enemy launched an offensive towards the ATO forces located near Shyrokyne. The fighting continues. 09.03.15 12:29 53 668 163 Incidents

Terrorists attacked from several directions using all kinds of weapons - ATO press center Despite the truce agreements, the enemy continues to conduct armed provocations against the ATO forces in the Donbas. 09.03.15 10:28 152 009 534 Incidents

Armed Forces of Ukraine completed fourth stage of heavy weapons withdrawal According to the Minsk agreements, Ukrainian Army completed the fourth stage of heavy weapons withdrawal from the front line in the Donbas. 08.03.15 16:27 21 511 286 Ukrainian Politics

Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded, one killed Saturday Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded and one was killed in the ATO area on March 7. 08.03.15 15:10 13 058 126 Ukrainian Politics

Militants shelled several villages from mortars and grenade launchers. Terrorist sniper was reported near Pisky The intensity of provocative attacks at Ukrainian troops' positions by the militants was much lower over the past night. 08.03.15 10:44 8 201 52 Ukrainian Politics

Five Ukrainian soldiers liberated from terrorist captivity. LIST Five more Ukrainian soldiers were liberated from the captivity of the pro-Russian militants on Saturday, March 7. 08.03.15 12:53 36 085 225 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorist leader Zakharchenko announces nationalization of Zasyadko mine: "It will bring money to our 'republic'" Terrorist leader Aleksandr Zakharchenko has announced that Zasyadko coal mine in Donetsk, where 34 miners have died this week, will be nationalized. 07.03.15 17:47 68 406 512 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

No casualties among Ukrainian soldiers over last 24 hours There were no Ukrainian soldiers killed or wounded in the ATO area on March 6. 07.03.15 13:33 17 808 147 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists shelled Avdiivka and unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian army’s positions near Sokolnyky The terrorists continue to provoke the Armed Forces of Ukraine in order to sabotage the Minsk agreements. 07.03.15 10:13 12 823 64 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian side withdrew Uragan MLRS while militants violated cease-fire 27 times – ATO press center Today, March 6, in full compliance with the implementation of the Minsk agreements, the Ukrainian side started the next stage of withdrawal of artillery systems. 07.03.15 00:21 10 969 132 Ukrainian Politics

UN: 6,000 people killed in Eastern Ukraine conflict The conflict in the Donbas, which began in mid-April 2014 has killed more than 6,000 people. 06.03.15 23:22 4 182 41 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists are preparing an offensive on three fronts - ATO speaker The militants accumulate equipment at Novoazovsk, Artemivsk and Donetsk directions which promotes suggestions on the likelihood of the so-called offensive actions. 06.03.15 17:42 55 165 155 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No Ukrainian soldiers killed yesterday. Four military were injured - ATO speaker Four servicemen were wounded in the ATO area on March 5. 06.03.15 13:30 7 910 78 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists continue using harassing fire tactics. Shelling of Avdiivka, Pisky, and another attempt to storm Shyrokyne recorded at night - ATO press center Terrorists continue shelling the Ukrainian troops’ positions. 06.03.15 13:16 4 240 56 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

ATO forces withdraw Grads from line of collision in Luhansk region. PHOTOS On Thursday, March 5 the removal of rocket-artillery battalions of the Ukrainian military armed with multiple rocket launchers BM-21 Grad to the distance assigned by the Minsk agreement took place in the Luhansk region. 06.03.15 01:28 31 034 221 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants’ attempt to expand occupied territory will be regarded as a violation of the Minsk agreements - NATO Secretary General Any attempt by the terrorists to expand the territory they occupied in the East of Ukraine will be regarded by the international community as a violation of the Minsk agreements. 05.03.15 17:57 18 033 291 Ukrainian Politics