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Volnovakha bus was hit by rocket fired from terrorist-controlled territories – OSCE Observers of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission concluded that all the inspected craters of the Volnovakha tragedy killing 13 civilians were caused by rockets fired from a north-north-eastern direction. 17.01.15 23:10 217 995 730 Ukrainian Politics

"We are not retreating and do not intend to," ‘cyborgs’ appealed to Ukrainian people. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers protecting the Donetsk airport aren’t retreating from the airport terminals and are ready to defend Ukrainian land. 17.01.15 18:25 239 616 812 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists shelled Popasna village with Grad rocket system. One civilian killed and four injured One Popasna resident was killed and four were wounded after the village was shelled with Grad rocket system by the militants shelled. 17.01.15 17:49 11 596 80 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Prominent officer, ex-Afghan soldier 1st Rank Captain Yurii Olefirenko died near Mariupol. PHOTO Yesterday, during a reconnaissance search a prominent Ukrainian soldier, commander of the 73rd Special Purpose Marine Center, 1st Rank Captain Yurii Olefirenko was killed near Mariupol. 17.01.15 14:13 261 705 712 Ukrainian Politics

Three soldiers killed, 18 injured over last 24 hours Over the past 24 hours three Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the ATO zone. 17.01.15 12:52 19 308 185 Ukrainian Politics

Honey jar explosion at Stanytsia Luhanska checkpoint killed one and injured three Ukrainian soldiers – Moskal Yesterday afternoon an act of sabotage against Ukrainian soldiers was committed in the village of Stanytsia Luhanska. 17.01.15 11:15 210 112 1 260 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists shelled villages near Donetsk airport. Pisky and Tonenke suffered the most The situation in the ATO zone remains difficult. The militants continued to shell the Army positions as well as civil population. 17.01.15 08:04 32 034 174 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport

Birds-eye panorama of apocalypse in Donetsk airport. VIDEO Army SOS volunteers uploaded video captured in the Donetsk airport during aerial reconnaissance. 16.01.15 23:57 319 626 675 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Engagement is underway in Donetsk airport - ATO press center The battle in the Donetsk airport continues all day long. The militants began shelling the airport from mortars and Grads. 16.01.15 21:22 202 885 833 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel voiced conditions of her participation in Astana meeting in ‘Normandy format’ German Chancellor Angela Merkel "remains open" for participation in the meeting in ‘Normandy format’ to resolve the situation in the Donbas, however she voiced as a condition the actual observance of the cease-fire and heavy weapons withdrawal from the east of the country. 16.01.15 18:43 70 343 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One soldier killed and 11 wounded in Donetsk airport. Information on chemical war gas is false – President’s Advisor Birukov The information regarding the use of an unknown gas by the terrorists during an attack on the airport of Donetsk is incorrect. 16.01.15 17:14 110 322 298 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport

One woman died and three more people wounded by terrorists’ shelling of Avdiivka – Interior Ministry The terrorists’ shelling of Avdiivka city in the Donetsk region killed a woman, three more people were injured. 16.01.15 17:50 6 596 62 Incidents

Combat situation in the Donetsk airport update as of January 16, 02.00 p.m. by Butusov It is relatively quiet in the Donetsk airport at the moment, sounds of shots could be rarely heard. Sparta militants put up a smokescreen over the terminal to cover up the evacuation of their numerous dead and wounded. 16.01.15 23:04 541 348 952 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport

Six soldiers killed, 18 wounded over the past 24 hours Six Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the ATO operations over the past 24 hours. 16.01.15 12:57 40 981 241 Ukrainian Politics

'LPR' terrorists blew up a bridge in the Luhansk region. VIDEO The terrorists blew a bridge in the village of Rozkishne, the Luhansk region, on the territories they control. 16.01.15 16:11 58 083 98 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists restored massive attacks at the Donetsk airport, Ukrainian soldiers wounded The terrorists restored massive attacks at the Donetsk airport Friday morning. 16.01.15 12:58 143 123 408 Ukrainian Politics

Russian World’s bastards scorched center of Krymske village. There is no power, water, and communication - Moskal The LPR militants have carried out heavy shelling of Krymske village in Novoaidar region using artillery and Grad multiple rocket launchers yesterday (Jan. 15) afternoon and today at about 3 a.m. 16.01.15 17:18 139 208 214 Incidents

Two Ukrainian soldiers killed in fighting over the Donetsk airport Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed Thursday when fighting for the Donetsk airport. 16.01.15 09:44 68 127 333 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport

"Artillery fire ceased. The Armed Forces of Ukraine recaptured part of separatists’ territory” - volunteer Tetiana Rychkova’s update of Donetsk airport situation The Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to force the pro-Russian terrorists out from the part of the Donetsk airport territory. 15.01.15 23:59 150 091 723 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"No one is going to surrender the airport. There are no preconditions so far" – ‘Cyborgs’ Ukrainian soldiers at the Donetsk airport are holding the line and are not going to retreat. 15.01.15 23:19 128 209 545 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Over 600 Ukrainian citizens are in captivity today - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with PACE President Anne Brasseur and the PACE delegation, which is on a working visit to Ukraine. 15.01.15 20:53 21 248 244 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants’ SUV rammed a bus in Donetsk. Casualties suffered - media. PHOTOS The militants’ SUV with the terrorists from the Kalmius battalion drove through a red light and rammed a bus carrying employees of the Ukrsplav enterprise. 15.01.15 21:15 88 805 227 Incidents

Terrorists shell Donetsk airport from residential neighborhoods - OSCE The pro-Russian terrorists commit attacks on the Donetsk airport from residential neighborhoods or outskirts of the city. 15.01.15 20:20 66 993 340 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE Special Mission patrol was fired at in the ATO area The cease-fire within the anti-terrorist operation area in the Donbas continues to be violated - the OSCE patrol was fired at. 15.01.15 20:36 26 845 99 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

New terminal of the Donetsk airport under Ukrainian Army control: our troops are not going to retreat - Butusov According to Censor.NET, the Ukrainian detachments launched a counterattack on the second floor of the terminal three hours ago to force the assault team of the Russian Sparta brigade out. The enemy in a fierce close range combat was cleared out from most of the premises on the second floor which has a key tactical importance for holding of the building. 15.01.15 19:59 334 027 1 443 Incidents

One soldier killed and six wounded in the battle for Donetsk airport - volunteer Oleksii Mochanov There is a battle currently taking place in the Donetsk airport. One of our soldiers was killed and six more were wounded, two of them are in poor condition. 15.01.15 16:57 76 276 322 Incidents

OSCE observers could not get to the Donetsk airport Representatives of the special monitoring mission of the OSCE could not reach the Donetsk airport. 15.01.15 16:13 41 508 151 Ukrainian Politics

Two soldiers killed and six wounded in ATO area Two Ukrainian servicemen were killed and six were wounded due to terrorist fire. 15.01.15 14:29 11 502 36 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists have come close to positions of 'cyborgs'. Fighting in progress. As of 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, the terrorists keep shelling the new terminal of the Donetsk airport. 15.01.15 14:54 195 882 549 Ukrainian Politics

Russia may start an offensive. This will lead to the beginning of a full-scale continental war – NSDC Secretary Turchynov Russian aggression in Ukraine continues. The situation in the ATO area has deteriorated in recent days. 15.01.15 14:12 223 956 860 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE Report: The Bus at Volnovakha was shelled by Grad rocket Military representatives of Russia and Ukraine in a Joint center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) as well as leadership of the Donetsk People’s Republic” agreed to conduct a joint investigation of the shelling of the bus with civilians on Jan. 13. 15.01.15 16:32 69 298 312 Ukrainian Politics

“Cyborgs” captured Russian large-caliber rifles 6C8 ACBK and eliminated several enemy gunmen. PHOTOS The suicidal terrorist attack at the positions of “cyborgs” in the Donetsk airport the day before yesterday resulted in terrorists’ retreat and “presents” that were left behind during the retreat. 15.01.15 10:13 186 668 377 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

SBU counterintelligence neutralized sabotage group of “LPR Defense Ministry". PHOTO The Military counterintelligence of the Security Service together with army units neutralized an armed commando group of the so-called "Ministry of Defense" of the LPR during a combat mission in the territory controlled by the terrorists. 15.01.15 11:29 120 195 135 Incidents

Interior Ministry published names of people killed and injured near Volnovakha. LIST The Interior Ministry published a list of 12 Ukrainians killed by the terrorists’ shelling of the bus near Volnovakha in the Donetsk region. 14.01.15 23:49 62 991 188 Incidents

Hundreds of "Cossacks" with "DPR" and "LPR" stickers on their cars crossed the border of Ukraine - OSCE 396 soldiers have crossed the Ukrainian border. 14.01.15 21:41 114 889 362 Incidents

Deterioration of situation in Donbas: Militants continue escalating conflict - ATO press center The situation in the antiterrorist operation is deteriorating. The militants continue to escalate the conflict in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. 14.01.15 21:12 33 278 210 Incidents

Russia is preparing 12th Putin’s “humanitarian aid” convoy for the Donbas - EMECOM of Russia EMECOM of Russia began the formation of another so-called "humanitarian aid” convoy to send to the terrorists of the "DPR" and "LPR". 14.01.15 19:30 16 192 241 Incidents

Terrorists’ attack on checkpoint near Volnovakha, which massacred bus passengers, was recorded by surveillance cameras. VIDEO Surveillance camera on the Donetsk-Mariupol highway recorded militants’ attack on a Ukrainian servicemen checkpoint near Volnovakha. 14.01.15 18:14 326 558 1 025 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Parliament calls on international community to recognize DPR and LPR as terrorist organizations The Verkhovna Rada asks member states of the European Union, the European Parliament, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan to recognize the self-proclaimed "Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republic" as terrorist organizations in connection with the events in Volnovakha of the Donetsk region. 14.01.15 17:09 27 709 254 Ukrainian Politics

One soldier killed, 17 wounded during past day One Ukrainian serviceman was killed and another 17 were injured in the anti-terrorist operation area over the past 24 hours. 14.01.15 14:41 10 723 58 Ukrainian Politics

Militants unload “humanitarian aid” from Russia: "Look, Ukrainian f#@kers – these are Christmas gifts for you!". VIDEO The militants are unloading ammunition received from Russia and calling it Christmas gifts for Ukrainians. Warning! Profanity! 14.01.15 16:36 218 178 427 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Terrorists opened fire on Ukrainian troops 75 times over past 24 hours Over a day, the militants fired at the positions of the Ukrainian military 75 times, but despite the fact the situation in the anti-terrorist operation area stabilized and the number and intensity of attacks tend to reduce. 14.01.15 14:14 6 240 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Battle for Donetsk airport: Terrorists suffer casualties, Kadyrov's militants captured Russian-terrorist forces continue to intensify activity in the conflict zone in the Donbas. The number of attacks and attempts to storm the positions of the Ukrainian troops has increased. 14.01.15 09:41 287 188 675 Ukrainian Politics

U.S. State Department: Russia is to blame in deteriorating situation in Donbas Russia is responsible for the worsening of the situation in the Donbas. 14.01.15 10:32 54 466 305 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two year old girl perished in Hranitne village due to militants’ shelling. Two people from the shelled bus died in hospital - Head of Donetsk police Donetsk region police head Viacheslav Abroskin spread the information that a two and a half year old girl died through the terrorists’ attack of Hranitne village. 13.01.15 23:22 36 758 160 Incidents

UK provided ten armored SUVs to OSCE Mission in Ukraine. VIDEO The United Kingdom provided Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine with ten Toyota Land Cruiser armored SUVs. 14.01.15 00:06 25 608 75 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

The new terminal of Donetsk airport is under Ukrainian army control - ATO press center The anti-terrorist operation press center states that the remains of the new terminal of the Donetsk airport are held by the Ukrainian troops. 13.01.15 23:01 103 396 487 Incidents

Poroshenko: Mass shooting of people in Paris and Volnovakha are similar events. VIDEO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko adressed the nation with regard to shelling of the passenger bus near Volnovakha city in the Donetsk region on Tuesday, January 13. 13.01.15 23:36 99 356 1 025 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine