Ukraine

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

Two dozen of "lost" Russian servicemen were in captivity by the Ukrainian armed forces. LIST The incident with the two members of the Russian Special Forces unit, who were captured on May 17 near the town of Shchastia (the Luhansk region), has drawn a response both in Ukraine and abroad. 29.05.15 13:24 114 502 237 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

EU finally disbelieves Russia - Deshchytsia Russia does not implement the Minsk agreements, therefore the EU attitude to the Russian Federation should be more decisive. Brussels cannot always allow Moscow making fun of it. 20.05.15 16:34 90 751 252 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Number of Russian soldiers in Ukraine varies between four and 14 thousand - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko noted that Russian soldiers in Ukraine are a proven fact, and their number varies between four and 14 thousand persons. 20.05.15 22:55 11 452 131 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko commented on possible bankruptcy of Ukraine: "In your dreams!" President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko dismissed the possibility of Ukraine’s bankruptcy. 20.05.15 16:06 68 771 333 Incidents

Detained Russian special forces operatives served notice of suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities - Lubkivskyi The captured servicemen of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were served notice of suspicion of committing crimes in the evening of May 19. 20.05.15 15:31 16 428 97 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three Ukrainian soldiers killed, nine wounded over the past day - ATO speaker Three soldiers were killed and nine wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on May 19. 20.05.15 17:01 13 906 132 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

This is direct threat to Russia which we will retaliate, Putin's press-secretary says on possibility of deployment of ballistic missile defence system on the territory of Ukraine The Kremlin responded quickly to the statement of the National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov about the possibility of deployment of ballistic missile defense system on the territory of Ukraine. 20.05.15 15:17 183 537 1 099 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists use "scorched earth" tactics: Ukrainian observers suspect phosphorous munitions were used to shell Pisky where almost no local residents left. PHOTOS The terrorists are using "scorched earth" policy while shelling villages in the Donbas. 20.05.15 13:49 70 039 141 Incidents

Turchynov does not rule out talks on deployment of ballistic missile defense on the territory of Ukraine Ukraine is strengthening defense of its border against the aggressor. 20.05.15 10:29 70 484 431 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Situation in Shyrokyne escalates: morning battle lasted more than three hours, there are wounded servicemen The ATO forces’ positions in Shyrokyne were impacted from 152-mm self-propelled guns today following yesterday's shelling from tanks. 20.05.15 12:38 34 720 29 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three soldiers killed in battle near Katerynivka, six more wounded - General Staff Three soldiers were killed and six were wounded in a battle near Katerynivka village in the Luhansk region. Previously spread information about four perished servicemen was inaccurate. 20.05.15 09:10 30 448 83 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two Russian paratroopers, killed near Debaltseve, were buried in Togliatti, Russia. PHOTOS Two Russian paratroopers, who were killed in Debaltseve of the Donetsk region, were buried with military honors at the Walk of Fame of the Banykinskoe cemetery in Togliatti. 20.05.15 15:01 120 514 239 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Terrorists attacked Pisky using incendiary weapons - ATO press center The invaders were assaulting the Ukrainian troops’ positions and peaceful cities and villages using tanks, artillery, mortars, grenade launchers, heavy machine guns and other types of weapons yesterday starting from 6 p.m. 20.05.15 10:17 21 825 120 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko: Russia is preparing summer offensive Ukraine's president says the country is now in a "real war" with Russia, and Ukrainians should prepare for a Russian offensive. 20.05.15 00:57 116 386 866 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Fighting underway near Katerynivka in Luhansk region. According to preliminary data, four Ukrainian soldiers killed, - Luhansk Governor Moskal According to the Luhansk Governor Hennadii Moskal, a battle with terrorists took place today near the village of Katerynivka, which claimed the lives of four Ukrainian soldiers. 19.05.15 20:39 89 659 343 Ukrainian Politics

SBU reveals international financial scam involving Putin's biker 'the Surgeon' The Ukrainian Security Service has exposed a criminal financial scheme aimed at appropriation of depositors' funds involving Russian citizen Alexander Zaldostanov, a known biker nicknamed Khirurg (the Surgeon). 20.05.15 00:16 76 441 139 Ukrainian Politics

Situation in Donbas remains tense. Two-hour fire fight took place at Artemivsk direction - ATO press center On May 19 the situation in the anti-terrorist operation area remained tense from morning till 6 p.m.. Illegal armed groups of the Russian- terrorist troops continued attacking ATO forces' positions. 19.05.15 23:37 16 807 27 Ukrainian Politics

Commanding General of US Army Europe arrived in Kyiv for talks on cooperation in defense sphere The Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges arrived to Ukraine and will have a number of bilateral meetings with his Ukrainian colleagues in order to discuss the relations of both countries in the sphere of security and defense. 19.05.15 17:10 100 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

NATO Secretary General tells Lavrov that Russia shall withdraw from Ukraine and end support to militants NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday he had told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that Russia must withdraw all troops and heavy weapons from Ukraine and end its support for separatists. 19.05.15 17:03 58 743 178 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No losses over the past day, 10 soldiers were injured - ATO speaker 10 Ukrainian soldiers were injured in the battles in eastern Ukraine on May 18. 19.05.15 14:45 4 755 22 Incidents

Bloggers found graves of Russian special forces who died in the Donbas, - "Dozhd" TV channel. PHOTO Bloggers found graves of Russian servicemen from the General intelligence Department of the Russian Army who allegedly died in Donbas. 19.05.15 13:43 153 360 345 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers eliminated two terrorists and seized arsenal of weapons in the battle near Troitske - State Border Guard Service The anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces killed two militants and seized a bunch weapons as a result of the clash that took place near Troitske village in the Donetsk region May 18. 19.05.15 11:44 50 765 43 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian special forces urgently leaving Brianka in Luhansk region - General Staff Russian soldiers of the 3rd GRU special purpose brigade of the Russian armed forces are urgently leaving the town of Brianka in the Luhansk region. 18.05.15 23:45 281 979 664 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Terrorists continue to fire at positions of Ukrainian troops - ATO press-center Illegal armed groups of the Russian-terrorist troops continue to attack the positions of the ATO forces. 18.05.15 22:22 8 700 81 Ukrainian Politics

U.S. to grant Ukraine $1 billion in loan guarantees Ukraine has agreed with the United States on provision of loan guarantees in the amount of $1 billion. 18.05.15 19:59 14 081 142 Economics

Kyiv has no desire to resume military operation in Donbas, Nuland says The United States assured Russia that Ukraine is not going to renew military operation in the Donbas. 18.05.15 17:16 35 452 294 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

NATO Parliamentary Assembly acknowledges the renewal by Ukraine of its Euro-Atlantic aspirations. PHOTOS NATO Parliamentary Assembly adopted the Ukrainian delegation’s amendment to the final declaration of the spring session, which acknowledges Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic prospects. 18.05.15 16:44 21 155 117 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian air intelligence recorded Russian Strela-10 SAM system in full alert 5 km from demarcation line. VIDEO Ukrainian air reconnaissance found a Russian surface-to-air missile system in full alert near Oktiabr village, the Donetsk region. 18.05.15 17:01 67 866 100 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Names of those killed in Hunter blow-up announced by Luhansk governor According to military update, two soldiers and two civil volunteers from the Lviv region were killed in a Hunter vehicle blow-up at a landmine near Popasna, the Luhansk district, yesterday, May 17. 18.05.15 12:52 87 859 131 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, four wounded - ATO speaker Two soldiers were killed and four wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operations on May 17. 18.05.15 12:55 9 105 46 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Captured Russian special forces servicemen Captain Aleksandrov and Sergeant Yerofeyev testified on their brigade’s involvement in war against Ukraine. PHOTOS Captured career servicemen of the 3rd Special Forces Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Captain Yevgeny Yerofeyev and Sergeant Alexander Aleksandrov provided testimony regarding their unit’s involvement in hostilities against Ukraine. 18.05.15 12:22 499 043 1 075 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Pentagon considers all options of military assistance to Ukraine without exceptions The Pentagon is considering all options for military assistance to Ukraine without exclusions. 18.05.15 15:31 53 781 255 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian special forces operatives Y. Yerofeyev and A. Aleksandrov taken prisoners in the battle near Shchastia. PHOTOS Two Russian Federation special forces soldiers from Togliatti were captured yesterday, during fierce fighting with the Russian subversive reconnaissance group that penetrated into the vicinity of the city of Shchastia. 18.05.15 10:34 319 678 1 048 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Almost 50,000 Russian soldiers redeployed to the border with Ukraine - Joint Staff About 50,000 Russian troops concentrate at the Russian-Ukrainian border. 18.05.15 12:00 20 489 217 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Hunter vehicle tripped a land mine near Popasna killing three volunteers and one soldier Hunter vehicle tripped a land mine on a dirt road to Troitske village (Popasna area) near Debaltseve around noon today. 17.05.15 17:10 101 413 304 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists provoke Ukrainian soldiers to open fire in Shyrokyne The situation in the village of Shyrokyne (the Mariupol sector) remains stably tense. 17.05.15 18:13 6 446 91 Ukrainian Politics

Three soldiers killed, 17 wounded over past 24 hours Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 17 more wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on May 16. 17.05.15 13:46 21 596 264 Ukrainian Politics

Two Russian soldiers arrested near Shchastia – ATO headquarters The ATO headquarters confirmed the fact of detention of two Russian servicemen in the ATO area. 17.05.15 14:39 91 143 433 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Grads and mortars shelled residential houses in Stanytsia Luhanska The militants shelled Stanytsia Luhanska village with fire arms, mortars, Grads, and grenade launchers starting from 8 p.m. yesterday, May 16. 17.05.15 12:25 7 962 35 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian border guards clashed with terrorist sabotage group on border with Russia A clash of Ukrainian border guards with a group of unidentified armed men happened at the border near Stanytsia Luhanska yesterday, on May 16. 17.05.15 16:02 67 687 304 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainians informed OSCE on barbaric Dzerzhynsk shelling. PHOTOS The Ukrainian contingent to the Joint Center for Control and Co-ordination (JCCC) has informed the OSCE SMM to the Donbas on terrorist shelling of Ukrainian villages and towns. 17.05.15 13:05 36 791 127 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists fire main guns at Donetsk sector The Russian militants continue to fire at the ATO forces' positions, destroying local infrastructure and killing civilians. 17.05.15 11:11 10 584 84 Ukrainian Politics

Withdrawal of heavy weapons has not yet completed in Donbas - OSCE The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine observed continued violations of the ceasefire near Shyrokyne village, the Donetsk airport, and Luhansk city. 17.05.15 10:28 8 045 228 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists concentrate troops and military equipment along demarcation line The situation in the ATO zone remains tense. The terrorists continue to violate the cease-fire. 16.05.15 17:31 6 677 51 Ukrainian Politics

One soldier killed and three wounded over past 24 hours One Ukrainian soldier was killed in the ATO zone on May15 16.05.15 13:25 8 405 54 Ukrainian Politics

Clashes and shelling reported in Katerynivka and Stanytsia Luhanska Terrorist aggression towards the government-controlled territories of the Luhansk region has increased dramatically over the past night. 16.05.15 12:21 19 701 88 Ukrainian Politics

‘LPR’ terrorists admitted that another Putin’s ‘humanitarian’ convoy contained vehicle spare parts The militants have admitted that Russian ‘humanitarian’ convoy, invaded Ukraine on May 14, contained vehicle spare parts. 16.05.15 10:24 72 665 300 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine