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At least 8 Billion UAH Are Necessary to Restore Infrastructure of the Donetsk and Luhanks Regions According to preliminary estimates, this ammount is necessary to restore destroyed and damaged roads, bridges, rail infrastructure, and the airports in Donetsk and Luhansk. 16.07.14 15:04 5 548 112 Ukrainian Politics

Presence of Russian troops in Donbas is no longer censored, - Russian mercenary Zhuchkovskiy Russian mercenary Aleksandr Zhuchkovskiy claims that Russia no longer censors the presence of Russian advisers, curators, and soldiers in the temporarily occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 07.01.17 11:36 45 780 112 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"This thing came today. It was rattling as it flew. Still hot," – Ukrainian soldier Masi Nayyem shows militants’ ordnance impacting Avdiivka. PHOTOS Ukrainian military deployed on the outskirts of Avdiivka showed fragments of the militants’ projectiles hitting the town and their positions. 02.02.17 17:15 125 171 112 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

DNR Terrorists Demanded All Doctors to Resign - Media "Authorities" of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic demanded from Ukrainian doctors who work on territories controlled by the terrorists to resign from their positions and work for DNR institutions. 22.10.14 17:28 46 530 112 Incidents

Militants Planned Attacks in Schools of Sloviansk: Hundreds of Children Would Have Been Impacted. VIDEO In the premises of of one of the Sloviansk schools four explosive devices and 0.5 kg of plastic explosives were found. 24.07.14 14:07 18 739 112 World

Terrorists Took Hostages from Sloviansk to Donetsk, so They Were not Destroyed on the City Exits - NSDC The National Security and Defense Council explains how and why the terrorists were allowed to move to Donetsk - there were hostages, including Ukrainian soldiers, taken in a convoy from Sloviansk to Donetsk by the militants. That is why the convoy was not bombarded on the city exits. 07.07.14 13:28 35 373 112 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE observed Convoys of Unmarked Military Trucks Moving Toward Donetsk OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) regestered unmarked military trucks convoys in the Donetsk region. 07.12.14 09:43 18 664 112 Ukrainian Politics

Four ‘DPR’ militants tried to desert and were killed by comrades, - Intelligence Four pro-Russian militants tried to abandon their positions and were shot by their own comrades from IFV weapons. 18.03.17 14:29 46 472 112 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Heavy weapons are not withdrawn in Donbas – OSCE The withdrawal of heavy weapons from the contact line in the Donbas has not yet been completed as both sides use weapons with a caliber exceeding 100 millimeters. 12.04.15 13:03 14 786 112 Ukrainian Politics

Train with coal went off rails near Makiivka. PHOTOS Wagons loaded with coal ran off the track in the Donetsk region near Makiivka city, temporarily controlled by the Russian militants. 22.12.14 22:01 60 975 112 Incidents

Terrorists used mortars and artillery to attack Ukrainian troops near Pisky and Avdiivka - ATO press center From 6 p.m. until midnight of April 30, Russian-terrorist forces violated the cease-fire 21 times. 01.05.15 13:40 16 199 112 Incidents

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 16 553 112 Incidents

Merkel believes the Donbas cease-fire to be a very difficult path German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that the situation in the east of Ukraine remains very difficult, and as of today, there are no guarantees that the new 'truce' secured by the Minsk agreements will be complied with. 16.02.15 16:36 35 144 112 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists are Renting and Selling Donbas Refugee’s Apartments: "This is Donetsk People’s Republic Property". PHOTO A Twitter page appeared where supporters of the DPR terrorist organization offer to rent or buy apartments left by their owners. 12.06.14 11:01 100 693 112 Society

Security Service of Ukraine Detained a Group of Saboteurs Who were Preparing Attacks in Dnipropetrovsk and Recruited Militants for Eastern Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed and detained a criminal group in Dnipropetrovsk, whose members were preparing terrorist attacks and recruited citizens of Ukraine for participation in armed groups in the east of the state. 25.06.14 17:50 62 162 112 Incidents

Moscow Basmanny Court Prolonged Arrest of Ukrainian Pilot Nadiia Savchenko Until February 13 Basmanny Court of the city of Moscow extended the arrest of Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko, who is accused of involvement in the murder of Russian journalists near Luhansk. 27.10.14 16:15 8 011 112 Ukrainian Politics

Positional Battles Are Under Way in Pervomaisk The Ukrainian troops were forced to retreat from Pervomaisk of the Luhansk region but the positional battles are still taking place in the city. 14.08.14 20:37 46 892 112 Ukrainian Politics

Fighting in Donetsk: Residents Report Powerful Explosions and Active Firing - City Council There are active hostilities at the Petrovskii district of Donetsk as of 05.00 pm. Residents report of powerful explosions active shooting and damaged infrastructure in the area. 05.08.14 18:06 46 562 112 Incidents

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 53 756 112 Oddities

Terrorists escalated shelling in the Luhansk region, two children wounded Fire aggression of the so-called 'LPR' terrorists against Ukrainian-controlled territorry is getting escalated. 02.01.15 13:14 23 198 111 Ukrainian Politics

Military and Civilian Officials Travel to ATO Area to Receive Status of Participant in Military Operations - Journalist 'ATO tourism' is becoming more and more popular with Ukrainian officials. 04.12.14 10:47 40 897 111 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE mission to work around the clock along the demarcation line. The peacekeepers’ issue remains relevant - Poroshenko A day-and-night OSCE observation post to be established in the Donbas in upcoming days. 20.04.15 17:54 6 156 111 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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 14 353 111 Ukrainian Politics

Not Quiet Again in Donetsk: Terrorists Fire With All Heavy Armour - City Council Donetsk was not quiet as of 12.30pm. 13.10.14 15:59 10 418 111 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

Militants decreased activity. Ukrainian soldiers destroyed several enemy snipers - ATO press center During June 16, the invaders 23 times resorted to armed provocations against the fighters of the Ukrainian army. 16.06.15 22:54 48 280 111 Ukrainian Politics

For the Last 48 Hours No Convoy Has Crossed the Ukrainian border Thanks to Fire Control The area around Izvaryne village checkpoint near the Russian border has been shelled by Ukrainian forces to prevent crossing of terrorist armed convoys into the Ukrainian territory. 23.07.14 13:46 44 796 111 Ukrainian Politics

Six People Killed After Petrivskyi District in Donetsk Was Shelled - Donetsk Regional Administration on July 12, the fire in Petrivskyi district of the Donetsk city killed six people. 13.07.14 09:13 27 016 111 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko awarded 207 Ukrainian military with State Decorations President Petro Poroshenko signed Decree “On Granting State Decorations of Ukraine”. 13.08.15 17:43 28 626 111 Incidents

In the Center of Mariupol, Terrorists Kidnapped Two Men and Their Car. One of the Kidnapped - "People's Mayor" of Mariupol. VIDEO At the intersection of Metallurhiv and Karl Liebknecht streets in Mariupol, the unknown stole two men and their car. 12.06.14 11:39 60 785 111 Ukrainian Politics

At Least 7 Full-Time Reconnaissance and Sabotage Groups of the Russian Federation Special Forces are Now Operating in the ATO Area There is an increase of activity of sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the Russian Special Forces in the ATO area. 20.08.14 16:14 40 460 111 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists resume attacks against residential neighborhoods: Krasnohorivka shelled with mortars, - ATO speaker.MAP Donetsk outskirts was the only troublesome area in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone yesterday. 06.11.15 14:57 15 775 111 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

NSDC Revealed Up-to-Date ATO Map. Battles in Donbas Continue. MAP The situation in the Donbas remains tense. The terrorists continue to shell the ATO forces positions despite the declared cease-fire. 15.11.14 14:18 66 938 111 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists Detain MP Tikhonov - News Media Verkhovna Rada deputy Viktor Tikhonov was detained by the militants of the Luhansk People's Republic terrorist organization. 10.10.14 17:09 44 721 111 Ukrainian Politics

Kerry: Russia has to Commit to Peace Process in Ukraine. Sanctions Depend on Putin's Choices Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to a peace plan for Ukraine will decide whether the United States and Europe step up sanctions, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday. 26.06.14 13:13 16 595 111 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian militants rob "DPR”/"LPR" residents at customs established between fake republics Members of the so-called "customs office of the Donetsk People’s Republic" established by the militants at the border between Donetsk and Luhansk regions rob local residents trying to make a living by trading. 22.03.17 13:08 85 173 111 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Terrorists not complying with cease-fire: number of Debaltseve shellings increased - ATO press center Terrorists do not comply with the cease-fire and continue to shell Ukrainian army and attempt attacks. 16.02.15 11:51 46 416 111 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Situation in Donbas remains tense. Militants opened fire from banned weapons at all fronts - ATO press center The situation along the line of contact remained uneasy May 20. The illegal armed groups of the Russian-terrorist troops kept assaulting the ATO forces positions from the morning till 6.00 p.m. 20.05.15 21:01 6 221 111 Incidents

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 21 913 111 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists shelled Zolote and Marinka checkpoints The situation in the ATO area remains tense as Russian mercenaries continue to violate the cease-fire. 14.06.15 16:07 6 421 110 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists shelled Stanytsia Luhanska village from artillery and mortars - Moskal The terrorists attacked Stanytsia Luhanska using artillery and mortars today (Jan. 9) in the afternoon. 09.01.15 16:24 10 551 110 Incidents

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 14 729 110 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Ukraine will Impose Sanctions against Russian Citizens Supporting the Terrorists as well as Companies Supporting the Annexation of Crimea - Yatsenyuk The Cabinet of Ministers will introduce personal sanctions against Russian citizens and companies that finance terrorists in Ukraine. 23.07.14 13:07 19 895 110 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Two soldiers killed and three wounded over the past day - General Staff Two soldiers were killed and three were wounded in the course of the ATO on Feb. 19. 20.02.15 20:10 15 828 110 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE: Terrorists' Attack of Checkpoint Results in Casualties A Ukrainian military checkpoint c. 40km northwest of Luhansk city is surrounded by irregular armed personnel. There are 12 reported casualties, two of whom are confirmed by the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission. 15.10.14 17:15 54 821 110 World

Donetsk People’s Republic Terrorists Prevented Evacuation of Over 500 Orphans from Luhansk, - Ukrzaliznytsia The leaders of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) prevented the railroad from evacuating more than 500 orphans from Luhansk, according to the the company’s press service. 05.06.14 11:05 72 214 109 Incidents

SBU detained two terrorists and discovered a cache of weapons in the Donetsk region. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine arrested two citizens of Ukraine – militants of the Kalmius illegal armed group near Krasnoarmiisk as a result of special counterintelligence operation. One of the detainees is suspected of intentional homicide of the police officer. 29.12.14 15:32 46 658 110 Incidents

SBU Found Terrorists’ Armory in Forest near Army Positions. PHOTOS The SBU military counterintelligence officers discovered the DPR armory. 06.12.14 10:15 58 713 110 Ukrainian Politics

Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded, no one killed There were no losses among Ukrainian soldiers in the ATO zone on August 14. 15.08.15 13:39 11 463 110 Ukrainian Politics