Ukraine

No one killed, one soldier wounded on Friday – NSDC There were no soldiers killed in the ATO area on Friday, March 13. 14.03.15 13:17 14 466 165 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists shelled Avdiivka, Opytne, and Pisky Saturday night passed relatively calmly in the ATO zone. 14.03.15 11:13 12 065 88 Ukrainian Politics

Militants shelled Shyrokyne with ‘withdrawn’ mortars The situation near Mariupol city and the village of Shyrokyne remains tense. 14.03.15 10:12 8 640 76 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko ‘conservatively acknowledges’ gradual de-escalation of the conflict in the Donbas President Poroshenko recognized gradual de-escalation of the conflict in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 13.03.15 21:54 21 440 113 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists keep violating the truce by committing strikes from 122-mm howitzers on Ukrainian forces’ positions - ATO press center The enemy continues to violate the Minsk agreements conducting active hostilities in the anti-terrorist operation area. 13.03.15 21:27 7 607 83 Incidents

If there is new round of aggression, we will act firmly and in coordinated manner with the entire world - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko is confident that the EU, USA and other states will continue supporting Ukraine in its struggle for sovereignty and territorial integrity, inter alia, with weapons in case of need. 13.03.15 20:33 90 910 813 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Tanks shelled Shyrokyne from terrorists-controlled territories - OSCE The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission observers recorded numerous tank attacks committed from a north-eastern direction Thursday against Shyrokyne village, which is located 20 km east of Mariupol. 13.03.15 19:55 8 735 32 Previously in trend: Russia's attack at Mariupol

If terrorists seize Mariupol, this would put paid to Minsk agreements - Steinmeier Fall of Mariupol would become the last straw which will write Minsk agreements off. 13.03.15 17:32 39 411 389 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

No one killed, two soldiers wounded on Thursday - NSDC No one of Ukrainian soldiers were killed while on duty at the anti-terrorist operation area in the east of Ukraine on Thursday, March 12. 13.03.15 13:34 10 561 36 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine filed formal request with the United Nations for peacekeeping mission in Donbas Ukraine placed a formal request with the United Nations for a peacekeeping mission to be deployed in its eastern regions, where a cease-fire between government and Russian-backed separatist forces is in place. 13.03.15 13:30 11 722 96 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian army positions 61 times Thursday - Joint Staff Over the past day, the Russian-terrorist troops shelled the ATO forces' positions 61 times. The most intensive fire was noted at the Donetsk direction. 13.03.15 11:53 3 391 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russia’s Foreign Ministry says annexation of Crimea and aggression in Donbas do not violate Budapest Memorandum The Foreign Ministry states that the Russian Federation did not violate the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, did not annex Crimea, and has nothing to do with the military actions in the Donbas. 13.03.15 12:50 80 314 584 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

Donbas mercenaries are commanded by regular officers of Russian Army - ATO deputy heads Military units of illegal armed groups of the so-called 'DPR and 'LPR' are formed likewise organizational structure of Russian military units, and main staff and command positions are filled with the Russian officers. 13.03.15 09:26 25 807 110 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Poroshenko created and headed the NSDC War Cabinet President of Ukraine Poroshenko signed a decree on establishment of the War Cabinet under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. 12.03.15 21:40 45 140 253 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

We are actively and resolutely building up the combat potential of our Armed Forces - Poroshenko The president says that in parallel with the implementation of the agreements, Ukraine strengthens its positions by increasing the defense capacity. 12.03.15 22:16 29 542 156 Ukrainian Politics

Militants continue to violate cease-fire, Donetsk direction remaining the hottest spot of the conflict - ATO press center The illegal armed groups kept shelling the ATO forces' positions and nearby villages today, March 12. 12.03.15 21:10 7 685 90 Incidents

Russia does not observe Minsk agreements: sanctions should be strengthened - Prime Minister of Poland Russia is not the party that is clearly and consistently adheres to the implementation of the Minsk agreements. In this regard, the EU should retain the existing sanctions against Russia and prepare for introduction of additional ones. 12.03.15 18:56 18 474 216 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Nadiya Savchenko might die of pancreatitis in Russian jail - Bloomberg Ukrainian aviatrix Nadiya Savchenko is ill with acute pancreatitis. Her lawyers fear she might renew her hunger strike and thus risk dying from it. 12.03.15 16:03 29 468 188 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers received first awards for terrorists’ equipment destruction - Ministry of Defense 128th Brigade soldiers received the first award of 85,000 hryvnia (about $3,270). 12.03.15 17:48 56 770 161 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE overseeing withdrawal of heavy weapons, but not able to confirm a full pullback - Hug The Special Monitoring Mission of the OSCE in Ukraine has reported a decrease in cease-fire violations and says it is continuing to oversee the withdrawal of heavy weapons, but is not able to confirm a full pullback. 12.03.15 19:53 20 026 87 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No casualties in the ATO area on Wednesday - ATO speaker Over the past day, no casualties were incurred by the Ukrainian army in the ATO area. 12.03.15 13:19 7 808 84 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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 attack Ukrainian army positions near Shyrokyne and Talakivka. One soldier killed Over the past day the enemy opened fire against the ATO forces eight times killing one soldier. 12.03.15 14:04 11 344 43 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Russia's attack at Mariupol

"Truce": 50 militants from Russia openly sent to fight in Ukraine. PHOTOS + VIDEO Last night 50 people left Yekaterinburg for Ukraine to take part in the war against the Ukrainian armed forces in the gang of warlord Alexey Mozgovoy in the Luhansk region. 12.03.15 18:27 126 272 394 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian army positions with artillery which was to be withdrawn – ATO speaker The terrorists use artillery, which, according to assurances of the militants’ leaders has been withdrawn from the demarcation line. 12.03.15 11:38 14 760 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Granting only non-lethal weapons to Ukraine will not end war in Donbas – U.S. Congressman An aggressive war is already being waged against Ukraine, and provision of non-lethal weapons will not help Ukraine in the long-term, congressman says. 12.03.15 12:56 10 538 66 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Number of terrorist forces reaches 33,000 people with about 80% being Russian mercenaries - Tymchuk The number of Russian-terrorist forces in the Donbas reaches about 30,000-33,000 people. 12.03.15 10:13 66 151 411 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Donetsk during cease-fire. PHOTOS Fragile cease-fire in the Donbas became effective in mid-February. Both sides of the conflict slowly withdraw artillery and other heavy weapons from the front line. Rebel-controlled cities gradually return to normal life. Photographer Max Avdeev spent some time in Donetsk during the war. Now he is witnessing how the cease-fire is abode by. 12.03.15 17:13 167 729 535 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Lethal aid to Ukraine may spark greater bloodshed - White House United States President Barack Obama has not signed off on the idea of lethal aid for Ukraine, amid concerns it would spark "greater bloodshed" in the area and possible retaliation by Russia. 11.03.15 22:10 129 089 993 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko and Biden discussed situation in Donbas and provision of assistance to Ukraine U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko discussed the situation in the Donbas, the provision of U.S. assistance to Ukraine, as well as new sanctions against pro-Russian terrorists and those who support them. 11.03.15 18:41 17 024 71 Ukrainian Politics

US to send Humvees and drones to Ukraine New tranche of the U.S. aid to Ukraine, which will include Humvees, drones, radars and other equipment, is non-lethal. 11.03.15 17:48 47 265 210 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE mission in Eastern Ukraine needs to be urgently strengthened – German foreign minister Special monitoring mission of the OSCE in the east of Ukraine should be strengthened to effectively monitor the implementation of the Minsk agreement by the conflicting parties. 11.03.15 17:53 3 725 33 Ukrainian Politics

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

Russian Federation Army Major General Alexei Zavizion ran shelling of Kramatorsk and Mariupol – Security Service of Ukraine. PHOTOS This matter was mentioned this day alone by Ukraine's MP Dmytro Tymchuk, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Forces in Europe Commander, Gen. Philip Breedlove, the British Royal United Services Institute for Defense Studies, and many other senior officials and experts... 11.03.15 18:12 162 417 314 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Russia's attack at Mariupol

Ukrainian army prepares for attack from the sea at Mariupol. ATO HQ says seaborne assault will not be allowed Fortifications are being erected at the two sites suitable for amphibious assault. 11.03.15 14:57 31 927 98 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Russia's attack at Mariupol

Russian terrorists shelled Ukrainian army for 38 times over the past 24 hours - Joint Staff The situation is the most tense in the Donetsk direction. 11.03.15 11:46 6 081 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One Ukrainian soldier killed, four wounded over the past 24 hours - Joint Staff One Ukrainian soldier was killed and four were wounded in the Donbas on Tuesday. 11.03.15 11:06 11 175 100 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

U.S. to speed up transfer of non-lethal weapons to Ukrainian army. Only half of the promised aid has been sent so far Announcement of more aid is expected on Wednesday. 11.03.15 11:21 27 478 143 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

U.S. Department of State confirms Russian military forces continue to operate in Eastern Ukraine - Psaki U.S. Department of State is able to confirm that Russia continues to transfer military equipment to pro-Russia separatists in Eastern Ukraine. 11.03.15 00:15 42 072 278 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

The Pentagon fears that Russia took a break before major offensive in the Donbas The U.S. Department of Defense officials fear that Moscow could be preparing the next major offensive against the Ukrainian troops in Eastern Ukraine. 10.03.15 21:37 92 486 485 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

At least 400-500 Russian military were killed in Eastern Ukraine - Nuland The United States Intelligence agencies confirm that at least 400-500 Russian soldiers were killed in Eastern Ukraine. 10.03.15 22:28 56 506 511 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Outfit change trick: Russian Armed Forces regular soldier transforms into LPR militant. PHOTOS A photo of a regular soldier of the Russian Federation Armed Forces, a resident of the city of Cherepovets in the Vologda region of Russia, who decided to become Russia's ‘hybrid war soldier’ fighting on the territory of Ukraine, was discovered during open-source intelligence (OSINT) of the Russian servicemen and mercenaries’ accounts in social networks. 10.03.15 20:40 190 873 475 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Grenade launcher operator from Yekaterinburg, Russia, fighting in Eastern Ukraine. PHOTOS Another one of the numerous proofs that Russia command is sending its regular troops to fight in the Donbas. 10.03.15 18:00 72 145 180 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

No one killed, nine soldiers wounded over the past 24 hours - ATO speaker Nine servicemen were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on March 9. 10.03.15 14:11 6 725 54 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian tanker fighting in Donbas: "We are supposedly local militia". PHOTOproof Another evidence of Putin sending Russian servicemen to fight in the Donbas under he disguise of local militia. 10.03.15 17:10 145 585 277 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Poroshenko asks parliament to allow foreign military units to Ukraine Poroshenko proposes the Verkhovna Rada to approve the admission of units of the armed forces of other states into the territory of Ukraine in 2015 to participate in the multinational exercises. 10.03.15 13:34 102 834 315 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Fight in Shyrokyne area continued for nearly a day. Militants’ attack repulsed, eight Ukrainian soldiers wounded The terrorists had been storming the Ukrainian military positions near Mariupol all day yesterday. 10.03.15 14:59 55 879 103 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

During the 'truce,' Russian military leaders created capable army out of DPR and LPR gangs - Tymchuk Taking advantage of the "truce", the command of the Russian-terrorist forces continues to improve the level of combat readiness of the units. 10.03.15 11:17 59 608 395 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas