Ukraine

Terrorists resumed shelling of Shyrokyne from tanks. One Ukrainian soldier wounded – Azov regiment The militants resumed attacks on Shyrokyne village. 21.04.15 00:04 108 0 Incidents

Militants intensified attacks on Ukrainian forces’ positions using small arms - the ATO press center The Russian-terrorist forces have stepped up attacks on Ukrainian positions in the anti-terrorist operation area on April 20. The illegal armed groups violated the truce 20 times from midnight to 6 p.m. along the demarcation line using small arms mainly. 20.04.15 21:13 4 848 62 Incidents

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 6 154 111 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

The only way out of major economic problems is through fundamental reforms, Jaresko says Head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance Natalie Jaresko told about factors that caused the economic crisis in Ukraine. 20.04.15 18:21 70 936 556 World

Terrorists shelled Avdiivka from mortars, local woman received multiple shrapnel wounds – Interior Ministry The vicinity of Avdiivka came under militants’ fire. There is information that a projectile hit one of private houses on Nekrasov Street causing shrapnel wounds to a local woman. 20.04.15 18:56 5 179 64 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Atmosphere of Donbas lifestyle rejection is created in Kyiv - Lavrov Ukrainian authorities are creating an atmosphere of rejection of Donbas residents’ lifestyle, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says. 20.04.15 17:12 147 923 1 004 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No casualties within the Ukrainian army over the past day - ATO speaker The ATO headquarters announced no losses among Ukrainian soldiers on April 19. 20.04.15 14:06 6 122 41 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

SBU lieutenant colonel arrested for cooperation with Russian terrorists and faces 15 years in prison SBU completed pre-trial investigation of a case of lieutenant colonel who cooperated with terrorists. 20.04.15 16:19 58 725 122 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists turned Luhansk into a large military camp with 6,000 militants - InfoResist The city of Luhansk has been turned into one large warcamp by the terrorists. 20.04.15 10:34 38 834 208 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russian-terrorist troops violated silence mode six times last night – ATO press center The activity of illegal armed groups along the demarcation line continued to decrease from 6 p.m until 12 a.m. April 19. 20.04.15 11:01 3 882 41 Incidents

Three lines of defense to be created on the border with Russia – Governor First strongholds in the Kharkiv region will appear May 1, 2015. 20.04.15 10:34 45 528 755 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Thousands of shells kept at transit store of Russian terrorists 10 km from Ukraine's border. PHOTOS Russian-terrorist forces' transit storage of ammunition has been discovered in the suburbs of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky of the Rostov region, Russia, 10 km from the state border with Ukraine. 20.04.15 10:50 101 546 263 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants shelled Maiorske and Zolote checkpoints The border guards continue to protect the Ukrainian-Russian border and the demarcation line between the ATO forces and militants as the latter continue to fire at the positions of the Ukrainian military. 19.04.15 18:20 6 093 46 Incidents

Terrorists violated cease-fire 50 times over past 24 hours. MAP The situation in the ATO zone remains tense, but is controlled by the Ukrainian troops. 19.04.15 16:24 9 715 157 Incidents

Four Ukrainian soldiers wounded, no one killed over last 24 hours Four Ukrainian soldiers were wounded and no one killed in the ATO zone on April 18. 19.04.15 14:15 10 175 76 Incidents

Two civilians wounded in battle near Triokhizbenka yesterday. PHOTOS Three Ukrainian soldiers and two civilians were wounded, one of them severely, in Triokhizbenka battle yesterday. 19.04.15 12:45 30 153 86 Incidents

NATO must remain united "as insurance" against Russia The commander of the US army in Europe, Lt-Gen Frederick "Ben" Hodges, says that Europe faces a 'real threat' from Russia. 19.04.15 11:35 18 832 462 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists shelled Pisky and Avdiivka with banned 120-mm and 122-mm mortars Russian militants violated the truce firing 21 times at the ATO forces’ positions from 6 p.m. till 12 a.m. on April 18. 19.04.15 10:22 6 972 100 Incidents

16 enemy drones spotted by Ukrainian border guards 16 enemy drones were spotted in the Luhansk and Donesk regions on April 17. 18.04.15 18:26 3 151 82 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists retreat after battle in Triokhizbenka The battle in the village of Triokhizbenka ended at around 12:20 p.m. on April 18. 18.04.15 16:22 37 471 71 Ukrainian Politics

Putin in no hurry to recognize 'DPR' and 'LPR' Russian President Vladimir Putin declined to comment on the possibility of Moscow recognizing the 'DPR' and 'LPR'. 18.04.15 15:12 71 114 399 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Battle is underway in Triokhizbenka A battle between Ukrainian soldiers and the terrorists has begun in Triokhizbenka village (Luhansk region) at 10:30 a.m. on April 18. 18.04.15 13:28 28 610 109 Ukrainian Politics

One Ukrainian soldier wounded, no one killed over last 24 hours One Ukrainian soldier was wounded and no one killed in the ATO zone on April 17. 18.04.15 14:09 8 278 51 Ukrainian Politics

Another Russian military equipment convoy entered Luhansk Co-Chair of the non-government initiative ‘Prava Sprava’ Dmytro Snehiriov reported another convoy of Russian military equipment having entered the city of Luhansk. 18.04.15 10:07 30 045 199 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists fired from tanks, anti-aircraft mounts, automatic grenade launchers, and artillery near Avdiivka Armed terrorists' provocations continued in the ATO area on April 17. 18.04.15 12:35 9 671 53 Ukrainian Politics

Greek Ambassador called Greek Minister’s statement on Crimea in Moscow a fake of Russian media – Ukrainian Foreign Ministry The Foreign Ministry of Greece refuted the statement of Minister of Defense Panos Kammenos about "the fascist government of Ukraine", which allegedly infringes the rights of Greek families in Crimea. 17.04.15 22:06 63 417 289 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Militants keep violating truce by mortar strikes - ATO press center The illegal armed groups did not cease committing armed provocations in the area of anti-terrorist operation April 17. The criminals had committed 24 attacks totally on Ukrainian troops’ positions along the demarcation line from midnight using mortars mainly. 17.04.15 21:03 5 779 74 Incidents

Soldiers at the 29th checkpoint say Russian terrorists are preparing to attack. VIDEO The terrorists shell the 29th checkpoint near the Bakhmutka road in the Luhansk region every night. 17.04.15 16:11 33 234 41 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One Ukrainian soldier wounded, no one killed over the past day - NSDC One Ukrainian soldier was wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on April 16. 17.04.15 13:16 3 818 25 Incidents

US paratroopers arrived in Lviv to train Ukrainian soldiers. PHOTO Paratroopers from the U.S. 173rd brigade arrived at Lviv international airport. 17.04.15 11:11 155 071 1 238 Ukrainian Politics

Russian military forces continue to operate in eastern Ukraine - US Department of State Russian military forces continue to operate in eastern Ukraine, Marie Harf, acting spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State announced. 17.04.15 09:58 10 943 81 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Turchynov checked on readiness of defense lines in ATO area. PHOTOS+VIDEO Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Turchynov checked the readiness of defense lines during his visit to the zone of the anti-terrorist operation. He participated in the inspection and testing of new fortifications. 16.04.15 20:11 75 993 164 Incidents

Uragans of 943rd reactive artillery regiment of occupant contingent of Russian military forces in Crimea. PHOTOS A reactive artillery detachment of Uragan multiple launch rocket systems was recorded in Crimea within an attempt to identify Russian units of occupant contingent of Russian federation military forces in Crimea – Ukraine. 17.04.15 11:03 78 716 166 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukraine cuts Donbas off with its own hands. I tried to persuade Poroshenko not to renew hostilities - Putin During live question and answer session, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the Ukrainian authorities of unwillingness to fulfill the Minsk agreements. 16.04.15 14:45 65 017 248 Oddities

No one killed, six soldiers wounded - ATO speaker Six Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on April 15. 16.04.15 13:25 5 481 27 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian investigation's main proof does not belong to Nadiya Savchenko - lawyer Russian investigative expertise has found that one of the major proofs of the case, a notebook with records which had been found by the terrorists and allegedly proved her guilty, does not belong to Nadiya Savchenko. 16.04.15 11:25 59 425 180 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

We are ready to use all our force against Russia if needed - NATO Gen. Pavel A Czech general in line for a senior NATO post says the western military alliance was wrong-footed by Moscow's moves in Ukraine and now has to reassure the public it has the means and will to confront Russia. 16.04.15 09:58 117 891 655 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants reduced the number of attacks - ATO press center The so-called "DPR" and "LPR" illegal armed groups showed dynamics to reduction of combat activities since midnight to 6 p.m. April 15 in the area of the anti-terrorist operation. In total, the gangs have fired at Ukrainian positions along the demarcation line 24 times, mostly using small arms. 15.04.15 22:47 6 035 40 Ukrainian Politics

Situation in Donbas deteriorated. It is important to prevent escalation of the conflict - Steinmeier The international community must do everything they can to prevent a possible escalation of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. 15.04.15 20:02 15 991 98 Ukrainian Politics

Russians urge Putin to recognize "DPR" and "LPR" - Press secretary Peskov Among the appeals of citizens coming in through the "direct line" with the president of Russia, there are many demands for Vladimir Putin to recognize the "DPR" and "LPR", a spokesman for the president Dmitry Peskov said. 15.04.15 17:47 101 529 487 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Ukraine expects UN and EU to consider introduction of peacekeepers to Donbas as soon as possible – Foreign Ministry Ukrainian party expects that peacekeeping mission introduction to the Donbas will be discussed in the UN and the European Union in the nearest future. 15.04.15 17:17 6 834 34 Ukrainian Politics

Yatseniuk accused Russia of Minsk cease-fire deal violation: "We are shelled, we suffer losses again" The PM puts blame for violation of the Minsk accords reached Feb. 12 on Russia. 15.04.15 15:51 41 525 214 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One Ukrainian soldier killed, two wounded on Tuesday - ATO speaker One Ukrainian soldier was killed and two were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on April 14. 15.04.15 13:21 5 889 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

General Nazarov, suspected in the crash of IL-76, started to study the case. The trial stands a chance to begin before the anniversary of the tragedy - Butusov Major-General Viktor Nazarov, who is accused of negligence that caused death of 49 people through downing of IL-76 military transport aircraft over the airport in Luhansk last summer, started to study materials of the case on the destruction of the aircraft only 10 months after the tragedy. 15.04.15 12:50 224 0 Incidents

Russian military from 99th brigade for logistical support of Russian army at Donbas Arena stadium in Donetsk. PHOTOS A page of a Russian military from the 99th brigade for logistical support ( military unit #72153, Maykop, Adygea) of the 49th army of the South military district has been identified along with a picture made at the Donetsk Shakhtar stadium as a result of OSINT investigation. 16.04.15 12:29 216 233 209 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

UN peacekeepers’ introduction in Donbas is impossible without Russia’s consent – Ukrainian Foreign Minister It is impossible to obtain a mandate for deployment of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Donbas without Russia's consent. The format of a possible peacekeeping mission in the Donbas is discussed at this point. 15.04.15 14:25 70 682 401 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

300 Ukrainian soldiers held captive by terrorists, some were transferred to Russia - negotiators The total of 300 Ukrainians remain captive by the pro-Russian terrorists, some of them have been transferred to the Russian Federation. 15.04.15 11:05 25 075 180 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Harper announced sending of 200 military trainers to Ukraine Canadian authorities will send a group of 200 military trainers to Ukraine 15.04.15 11:09 25 419 223 Incidents