Ukraine

Terrorists' column of armored vehicles was destroyed near Shyrokine village Azov regiment reports about elimination of the enemy’s column of armored vehicles near the village of Shyrokine in the Donetsk region. 14.02.15 17:15 155 566 337 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Martial law to be introduced across Ukraine unless peace is achieved – Poroshenko Ukraine is ready to introduce martial law if crisis grows. 14.02.15 15:19 222 849 925 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed, 23 injured over last 24 hours – NSDC 23 soldiers were wounded and seven were killed in the ATO zone on Feb. 13. 14.02.15 13:16 14 907 85 Ukrainian Politics

Russian column of armored vehicles entered Ukraine through Novoazovsk town Azov regiment spotted the enemy’s column of armored vehicles in the town of Novoazovsk. 14.02.15 10:34 142 001 227 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers eliminated about 100 terrorists last night Terrorists suffered significant losses confronting the Armed Forces of Ukraine 14.02.15 09:14 58 951 282 Ukrainian Politics

SBU escorts Russian terrorists from the ‘Somali’ Battalion’s subversive reconnaissance group, captured by the 79th Brigade. PHOTOS It is a perfect example of successful cooperation of 79th Airmobile Brigade servicemen, who captured the subversive group, the SBU counterintelligence officers and the Alpha detachment. 13.02.15 23:41 377 597 665 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Contract soldiers from Murmansk complained of being forced to go to Ukraine to war – Russian Federation Human Rights Council A member of the executive council of Russian Federation Human rights council Sergey Krivenko directed an inquiry to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation demanding to check information that contract soldiers of one of the military units of the Murmansk region were warned of possible combat assignment In Ukraine. The inquiry was submitted on Monday, Feb. 9. 13.02.15 20:16 170 036 381 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

79th Brigade destroyed militants’ assault force in the Donetsk airport and took a dozen prisoners - Biriukov The first group of terrorists was allowed to approach, and then destroyed. The captured militants trapped their comrades requesting reinforcements. 13.02.15 22:25 411 540 543 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport

Minsk agreements did not stop the militants. The enemy continue offensive on Debaltseve - ATO press center The agreements reached in Minsk did not reduce the enemy aggression, on the contrary, the intensity of terrorists' attacks on Ukrainian troops’ positions increased during the day. 13.02.15 20:09 75 105 235 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Tank battle under way in Shyrokyne – Azov regiment A tank battle is unfolding in the village of Shyrokyne in the Donetsk region, which was liberated from militants on Feb. 10. 13.02.15 18:01 131 280 242 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

‘Saxon’ armored vehicles to enter service after improvement and test procedure - Turchynov. PHOTOS 20 British manufactured Saxon armored vehicles arrived in Ukraine. Another 55 are expected to be delivered in the near future. 13.02.15 16:54 135 013 262 Incidents

Terrorists were given task to raise the flag over Debaltseve and Mariupol by Feb. 15 – Defense Ministry The militants were given a task to establish control over Debaltseve and Mariupol by Feb. 15. That is, before the parties shall cease fire. 13.02.15 15:14 272 623 252 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian soldiers near Debaltseve have doubts in terrorists' complying with Minsk agreement. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers who repulse attacks of Russian mercenaries near Debaltseve have doubts that the terrorists will abide by the Minsk agreement. 13.02.15 14:40 195 295 546 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Town of Shchastia, the Luhansk region, is under militants’ attack. Two civilians killed, six wounded The terrorists struck the city of Shchastia in the Luhansk region using artillery. A shell hit a cafe. 13.02.15 13:38 60 973 153 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

11 Ukrainian soldiers killed, 40 wounded in Donbas - NSDC Over the past day 11 soldiers were killed and 40 were wounded in the area of the anti-terrorist operation. 13.02.15 16:59 16 144 56 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine will monitor withdrawal of Russian troops from Donbas using satellites Ukraine will monitor the withdrawal of heavy artillery and troops of the Russian Federation from the Donbas using satellite equipment. The OSCE mission will also monitor the process. 13.02.15 12:41 35 264 231 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Eight Ukrainian soldiers killed, 34 wounded in Donbas clashes Thursday - Joint Staff Eight soldiers were killed and 34 were wounded in the course of ATO on Feb. 12. 13.02.15 10:09 12 012 84 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists committed Uragan fire attack on western suburbs of Debaltseve - ATO press center The night of Friday was unquiet in the Donbas. The enemy shelled the ATO forces' positions with former intensity. 13.02.15 11:43 99 886 117 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Minsk agreement does not change position of the U.S.: new sanctions and arms provision are possible If in the near future it becomes clear that Russia and the terrorists do not fulfill the Minsk agreement, the United States does not rule out the possibility of arming Ukraine and introducing new sanctions against Russia. 13.02.15 11:00 75 876 433 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists demanded to postpone cease-fire – Poroshenko The cease-fire agreement will come into force effective Feb. 15 due to the position of the Russia-backed terrorists’ representatives at the Minsk talks. 12.02.15 23:22 123 171 439 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US ready to contribute in monitoring of the Minsk agreements’ observance The United States will judge the commitment of Russia and the separatists “by their actions, not their words”. 12.02.15 22:42 32 001 256 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine and EU must efficiently coordinate actions for all the parties to fulfill Minsk agreements - Poroshenko. PHOTOS Ukraine and EU must efficiently coordinate actions for all the parties to fulfill and comply with the Minsk agreements. 12.02.15 21:46 28 690 319 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants went on shelling Ukrainian forces’ positions and tried to storm them thrice today - ATO press center Thursday has not brought peace to the Donetsk region. The illegal armed groups shelled the ATO forces’ positions for 69 times. 12.02.15 21:16 42 344 118 Incidents

Man who brought a jar of honey with explosives to Ukrainian checkpoint was detained - SBU Adviser to the head of the SBU Markiian Lubkivskyi said that the man who brought the Ukrainian soldiers the bomb disguised as a jar of honey, which killed one and wounded three soldiers, was arrested today. 12.02.15 20:25 171 028 470 Incidents

Ukrainian servicemen downed Russian UAV over Kramatorsk. VIDEO The Ukrainian military shot down Orlan-10, the Russian unmanned aerial vehicle which was flying over Kramatorsk. 13.02.15 22:52 96 210 87 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Hollande: Minsk agreement does not guarantee success - coming hours will be crucial The next few hours would be critical for a new Ukraine peace deal. 12.02.15 18:42 53 619 135 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

U.S. weapons to Ukraine could take months through bureaucracy - The Wall Street Journal Supply shortages and a bureaucratic procurement process mean delivery could take months even if the U.S. decides to provide Ukraine with weapons. 12.02.15 19:18 24 265 140 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers took Lohvynove by assault; Artemivsk-Debaltseve motorway unblocked - MP Semenchenko Ukrainian soldiers unblocked the Artemivsk-Debaltseve motorway near Lohvynove. 12.02.15 15:43 262 927 636 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Situation around Debaltseve is the most difficult: militants trying to overrun positions on high grounds near Lohvynove village - NSDC. MAP The hardest situation in the ATO area remains near Debaltseve today. The militants’ activity has also been recorded at Mariupol direction. 12.02.15 17:09 100 623 132 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Russia redeployed 50 tanks, 40 armored vehicles and MLRS to Donbas terrorists on Feb. 12 - NSDC Russia continues to supply huge numbers of military equipment to the terrorists in the Donbas. 12.02.15 14:09 116 093 437 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Minsk agreement is not a breakthrough but could be a step towards political momentum - Steinmeier Germany's Minister of Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that the agreement reached in Minsk could be a step towards deescalation of the conflict in the Donbas. 12.02.15 13:47 21 201 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Control mechanism for implementation of new Minsk agreements to be created. FULL TEXT A control mechanism will be created in the "Normandy format" - ad hoc working groups will monitor the implementation of the Minsk Agreements. 12.02.15 15:56 48 331 167 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Full text of new agreements reached in Minsk made public. DOCUMENT The text of the agreements reached during the negotiations in the "Normandy format" in Minsk has been published online. The document is to be signed by the Tripartite Contact Group on the Donbas. 12.02.15 13:10 499 862 1 170 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Agreement to release all prisoners includes Ukrainian pilot Savchenko - Poroshenko "Normandy Four" agreed on the release of all captives within 19 days during talks in Minsk. 12.02.15 13:44 116 374 335 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko announced peace talk results: cease-fire, control over the border, and no autonomy of any kind Poroshenko said that the tripartite contact group agreed to a cease-fire effective Feb. 15. 12.02.15 12:37 454 389 1 097 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two documents agreed in Minsk - Putin. VIDEO Two documents have been agreed following the talks in the "Normandy format" on Ukraine. 12.02.15 12:18 338 963 371 Ukrainian Politics

Russian soldiers traveling to Ukraine: "We are coming to kill, there is no other option". VIDEO Russian armored vehicles serial is coming to Ukraine. Please beware of rude language in Russian! 12.02.15 12:39 207 799 419 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

"Normandy Four" agreed on cease-fire effective Feb. 15 - Putin Russia's President Vladimir Putin addressed media after almost 16-hour talks on Ukraine in the 'Normandy format.' 12.02.15 11:25 251 394 328 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two soldiers killed over the past 24 hours, 21 wounded - Joint Staff Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the course of the anti-terrorist operation in the east of Ukraine. 21 soldiers were wounded. 12.02.15 11:39 9 692 31 Ukrainian Politics

Heavy fighting underway near Shyrokyne and Sakhanka: enemy's infantry liquidated, attack died out - Azov regiment The terrorists attempted a counterattack near Shyrokyne using artillery and tanks. 12.02.15 10:19 106 943 191 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

After 12 hours of talks in Minsk, final document is agreed upon by 80% and includes over 10 articles - Belorussian medium The talks is Minsk have been lasting for over 12 hours, with leaders of Ukraine, Germany, and France negotiating with Russian president on settlement of the Donbas conflict. 12.02.15 08:26 137 466 136 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Intense cannonade heard in Mariupol all night long; locals inform of Grad salvos Residents of Mariupol inform of Grad salvos at a checkpoint in Skhidne residential area of the city, the one that was shelled on Jan. 24. 12.02.15 09:34 43 772 94 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Normandy quartet to sign the document on Ukraine tomorrow The Normandy quartet participants will sign the document on settlement of the situation in Ukraine tomorrow. 12.02.15 00:21 113 543 364 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Normandy quartet leaders and tripartite contact group are considering draft of the same document in Minsk Participants of the Normandy summit and the contact group on the peaceful settlement of the situation in the eastern Ukraine are considering a draft of the same document. 11.02.15 23:13 41 706 213 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Minsk talks merged into extended format. PHOTOS The negotiations of the Presidents of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, France Francois Hollande, Russia Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Minsk resumed in the extended format. 11.02.15 22:25 207 849 562 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko, Putin, Merkel, and Hollande started talks in Minsk. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and French President Francois Hollande began talks in Minsk (Belarus). 11.02.15 20:34 225 179 818 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Debaltseve remains the hottest spot. All enemy attacks repulsed - ATO press center The Ukrainian troops continue to counter the illegal armed groups. The enemy continues to shell Ukrainian positions from Grads, artillery, and mortars despite the peace talks that are underway in Minsk. 11.02.15 21:33 72 844 180 Incidents

Pressure builds on Obama - The Washington Times A bipartisan group of top House lawmakers called Tuesday for $1 billion in military aid to arm and train Ukrainian forces battling Russian-backed separatists in the country’s civil war. 11.02.15 19:52 85 787 149 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine