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"Make way! Urgent evacuation! He can walk, wound not grave," - Russian militants injured soldier of 72nd brigade in Avdiivka area. VIDEO Russian occupants continue their attempts to kick Ukrainian units out of the Avdiivka industrial area to secure passage of loads and militants via the strategically important Yasynuvata conjunction. 21.11.16 14:12 50 964 29 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"Night was hellish. We hardly survived," - Russian proxies shelled Marinka. VIDEO At least 12 houses of Marinka, the Donetsk region, residents were damaged in an artillery strike last night. 16.11.16 23:38 17 149 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Artillery operates professionally. Pieces are new, fire control is good. Small arms is nothing, thank God, just harassing fire," - Ukrainian fighters near Donetsk. VIDEO Russian terrorists shell Ukrainian positions near Donetsk from artillery and conduct harassing fire from small arms. 15.11.16 13:50 46 942 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"The blast was huge. I didn't get it at first. Then decided to hide in basement," - Mariupol-area village comes under artillery fire. VIDEO Russian militants shelled the village of Vynohradne in Mariupol area with artillery of 122 mm caliber. 04.11.16 12:10 8 171 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Unknown person taints terrorist Motorola’s portrait in St. Petersburg. SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE+PHOTO The word ‘scum’ was written on the portrait of eliminated “DPR” terrorist Arsen Pavlov aka Motorola in St. Petersburg. 02.11.16 16:59 221 939 275 Previously in trend: Arsen Pavlov murder

"Militants know our positions and hit accurately," - Ukrainian Army soldiers in Debaltseve direction. VIDEO Russian militants regularly shell the Ukrainian Army positions and neighborhoods in Debaltseve direction in attempts to bring as much destruction as possible to their infrastructure. 01.11.16 16:48 17 086 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"They are firing from Sokilnyky. A tank is firing, a machine gun. Grads are there, but they don't use them upon us," - Ukrainian fighters near Krymske. VIDEO Russian militants have been conducting artillery training for a week now on a shooting range near occupied Slovianoserbsk, the Luhansk region. 28.10.16 12:12 22 258 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"I woke up. My face ached, body was numb. All covered in dust," - Russian militants shelled Popasna. VIDEO Militants shelled peaceful neighborhoods in Popasna, the Luhansk region, using 122 mm and 152 mm self-propelled artillery. 27.10.16 16:24 14 714 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Pro-Russian militants confirm holding 47 Ukrainian hostages, - SBU adviser Tandit Pro-Russian terrorists have areas in the Donbas unknown to SBU where they hold Ukrainian hostages. 25.10.16 13:53 3 302 4 Ukrainian Politics

New 'Motorola's elimination scene footage released online. VIDEO The video shows the bodies of Arsen "Motorola" Pavlov and his bodyguard being carried out of the building. 17.10.16 22:15 238 655 259 Previously in trend: Arsen Pavlov murder

Footage of "DPR” rescuers taking terrorist 'Motorola’s body and inspecting elevator released online. VIDEO The first video from the place of elimination of one of "DPR” militants’ leaders Arsen Pavlov aka 'Motorola' was uploaded on the Internet. ATTENTION! The following footage may be too gruesome for some audience members, so viewer discretion is strongly advised! 17.10.16 17:32 311 424 324 Previously in trend: Arsen Pavlov murder

"Poroshenko violated truce and declared war against us," - "DPR" leader Zakharchenko. VIDEO (in Russian) The Donbas truce has been breached with the murder of ill-famed militant Arseniy Pavlov ('Motorola'). 17.10.16 10:07 251 789 458 Previously in trend: Arsen Pavlov murder

Russian media release footage from militant Motorola’s murder scene. VIDEO The Russian media have published a video showing the site of murder of one of the militants’ chieftains Arseny Pavlov (aka Motorola) in occupied Donetsk on Sunday. 17.10.16 11:30 276 098 179 Previously in trend: Arsen Pavlov murder

Ukrainian fighters near Horlivka come under fire from several separatist positions. VIDEO Horlivka pro-Russian militants regularly shell positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Zaitseve using various types of weapons, including cannon artillery and large-caliber mortars. 13.10.16 14:41 59 014 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"I went to occupied territory and met with my recent captors," - Savchenko Ukrainian MP Nadiia Savchenko, member of the Ukrainian delegation to PACE, said at the assembly session that she had recently visited the occupied territory of the Donbas and met with people who had held her captive two years ago. 13.10.16 11:44 234 032 851 Ukrainian Politics

Captive terrorist 'Fil' exposed as well-known sniper, slayer of Ukrainian military. VIDEO+PHOTOS The detained militant, call sign 'Fil,' turned out to be a sniper involved in killing Ukrainian soldiers in the Donbas. 12.10.16 11:02 247 957 282 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Pro-Russian terrorist 'Fil' taken captive: "I am fighter of 9th regiment of 'DPR,' a grenade launcher operator". PHOTOS+VIDEO Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) together with Ukraine's Armed Forces fighters detained a militants from the terrorist organization "Donetsk People's Republic," call sign 'Fil,' who was conducting reconnaissance of Ukrainian units' positions in Mariupol direction. 12.10.16 09:29 100 733 66 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants fire whatever they want; when they press too hard, we use small arms against their firing points, - Ukrainian fighters in Avdiivka area. VIDEO Russian militants continuously fire upon the Avdiivka industrial area, where positions of Ukrainian military are located. 30.09.16 16:29 9 424 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"They are afraid to approach. We have a machine gun here and will throw grenades at them, and that's it," - Ukrainian Army soldier at Avdiivka. VIDEO Front line positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Avdiivka are covered with shells and grenade rings - despite the 'truce,' the military need to restrain the enemy all the time. 28.09.16 14:26 23 912 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"They had particular destination point": Ukrainian soldiers dwell on militants’ subversive assault near Starohnativka. VIDEO No strikes with heavy weapons have been recorded in the vicinity of Starohnativka in the Donetsk region since Sept. 1. However, the cease-fire is far from being completely observed, according to the Ukrainian military. 22.09.16 19:14 61 535 37 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Two days ago, this building stood intact, now it is destroyed," - militants use heavy weapons against Ukrainian positions outside Avdiivka. VIDEO The whistle of bullets on the outskirts of Avdiivka follows almost every step of Ukrainian military, while each new day sees fresh ruins and destruction. 15.09.16 12:00 20 815 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"If I'm gone, two Russians will take my place, four others will take theirs. Until Ukraine falls apart," - "DPR" militant talks of "civil" war in Donbas. VIDEO A genuine Russian volunteer fighting alongside "DPR" militants said that the Russians are ready to fight against Ukraine until its complete disintegration. 14.09.16 16:08 190 196 711 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Separatists feel cold. Separatists are warming themselves," – Russian militants’ ammunition depot near Marinka in flames. VIDEO The invaders’ ammunition storage facility in the militants-controlled territory near Marinka, the Donetsk region, caught fire as a result of ordnance explosion. The footage of blasts and fire was released online. 08.09.16 13:24 116 876 181 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"They attacked and retreated to that house. It's burning now," - paratroopers fight separatists near Avdiivka. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers rebuff repeated attacks by Russian terrorists on the outskirts of Avdiivka. 01.09.16 12:36 79 841 28 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"It's quiet. We can see militants well but cannot not reach them with machine guns," - Ukrainian soldiers near Luhanske village. VIDEO Pro-Russian militants have increased their activities near Luhanske village, the Donetsk region, over the past two days. 30.08.16 12:48 43 040 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Attacks are non-stop, we retaliate only if enemy is clearly seen," - Ukrainian soldiers near Marinka. VIDEO Ukrainian fighters in Marinka are under almost around-the-clock attacks by Russian hybrid troops, involving small arms, machine guns, grenade launchers and mortars. 26.08.16 18:15 10 371 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"It's for them to understand their land is Kamchatka and Magadan," - defenders of Avdiivka industrial area raised Ukraine's flag on neutral ground. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers defending Avdiivka industrial area against Russian hybrid troops have hoisted the Ukrainian flag just 40 meters from enemy positions. 25.08.16 16:45 30 460 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Enemy used heavy weapons outside Mariupol, Donetsk: Zaitseve, Krasnohorivka, Talakivka shelled with 122-mm, 152-mm artillery, - Staff The situation in the vicinity of Mariupol and Donetsk remains tense as terrorists actively employ heavy weapons. 24.08.16 10:56 22 627 58 Incidents

DPR militants confirm 42 Ukrainian hostages on territories they control, - SBU head adviser Tandit Militants of the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" have confirmed holding 42 Ukrainian citizens hostages. 23.08.16 12:35 5 686 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Take this bastard! He came out toward us in greenery," - Ukrainian military fight with militants near Marinka. VIDEO On July 30 at around 7 p.m., Ukrainian servicemen were attacked by a terrorist subversive group that tried to break through Ukrainian positions in Marinka, in the vicinity of Donetsk. 01.08.16 14:18 142 044 164 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three militants detained in ATO area, - SBU Officers of Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained three militant members of illegal armed gangs of the so-called "DPR/LPR" in the area of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine. 29.07.16 14:29 15 162 22 Incidents

"Down! Grenade has arrived," - ATO fighters in Zaitseve troll militants by playing Ukrainian anthem. VIDEO The anthem of Ukraine, turned on at maximum volume by anti-terrorist operation (ATO) fighters in Zaitseve, infuriated occupants and incited them to attack Ukrainian positions. 26.07.16 17:20 51 125 50 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Two soldiers of Russia's 2nd Army Corps destroyed in Donbas, - ATO Staff On July 23, several militants were destroyed in the battle outside Novozvanivka, the Luhansk region, including two fighters of the 15th Rifle Battalion, the 6th Separate Motorized Rifle Regiment, the 2nd Army Corps of Russia's Armed Forces (the Southern Military District). 25.07.16 19:32 99 520 83 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"We need to apologize. Otherwise, no peace is possible," - Savchenko on dialogue with terrorists Batkivshchyna MP Nadiia Savchenko is confident that Ukraine and terrorists in the country's east should start a dialogue and forgive each other. 22.07.16 11:24 591 930 2 868 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Moscow Orthodox hieromonach gathered information about Ukrainian army as "DPR" scout. VIDEO (in Russian) A video testimony of an hieromonach of the Ukrainian Orthodox church of Moscow Patriarchate about his cooperation with "DPR" militants went online. 19.07.16 14:19 102 599 322 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"Trenches dug just like in textbooks. They are certainly not miners," - Ukrainian scouts in Shyrokyne. VIDEO Russian terrorists continue shelling the village of Shyrokyne, destroying its infrastructure even after residents left the settlement. 18.07.16 16:24 68 702 81 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Deputy Defense Minister of “DPR” Eduard Basurin renounces captured and killed Russian soldiers. VIDEO The leaders of the “DPR” terrorist organization called the detention of members of the militants’ subversive and reconnaissance group by Ukrainian soldiers in the clash near Troitske "false information" and "nonsense." 12.07.16 17:49 155 240 172 Incidents

Company commander, platoon commander, and sniper captured near Troitske, - 54th Brigade press service. PHOTOS The press service of the 54th Mechanized Brigade shared the details of capture of three Russian terrorists outside Troitske. 11.07.16 20:12 300 631 373 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

"It's not for money. If hostilities reach our homes, no weapon will help," - demobilized ATO fighters return to front line. VIDEO Many demobilized fighters return to the Donbas and take up arms to further resist Russian terrorists. 08.07.16 15:18 47 411 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"This countercharge has been planned long time ago, it's not that we freaked out and attacked," - Ukrainian Army soldiers tell about seizure of militant's position and death of Paris opera singer Wassyl Slipak. VIDEO Military of the 1st battalion of the 54th mechanized brigade told about their successful assault of a "DPR" militants' position called 'Murashnyk.' 06.07.16 13:51 100 847 52 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Pro-Russian terrorists detained near Mariupol tell about their combat task. VIDEO (in Russian) Eight militants of the terrorist organization "Donetsk People's Republic," who were detained by Ukrainian soldiers near Mariupol, willingly communicate with SBU investigators. 30.06.16 12:31 183 215 465 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"Militants' positions were seized after countercharge. No chances to hold them - they are not defense-ready," - Ukrainian soldiers tell about yesterday's engagement at Svitlodarsk salient. VIDEO Yesterday's engagement at the Svitlodarsk salient started at 5 a.m. and lasted until evening. 30.06.16 15:19 125 782 213 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Militants shelled Ukrainian positions 71 times yesterday, using 122-mm SPGs, 82-mm mortars, and AA-mounts, - ATO Staff Russian occupant troops continue shelling positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 28.06.16 11:36 12 703 31 Incidents

Russian JCCC officer expelled from Ukraine over ties with "DPR" The Ukrainian Security Service has exposed Russia's chief representative at the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC), Colonel Vladimir Cheban as being involved in the actions that contradict the national security interests and the Minsk agreements. 22.06.16 18:00 45 974 85 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists should not be talked to, but destroyed, - Interior Minister adviser Shkiriak No talks with "DPR" and "LPR" representatives are possible at the state level. 13.06.16 21:40 16 393 175 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"There was heavy attack. After retaliation, militants have sat quietly for two days now," - Ukrainian soldiers deny rumors of retreat in Zaitseve. VIDEO Ukrainian fighters in Zaitseve categorically refute any information about retreating to new positions in this village. 09.06.16 11:11 57 172 90 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 99 491 134 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine