Ukraine

Savchenko ready to starve to death: "I am holding by will power. I will go to the end" The Ukrainian aviatrix Nadiia Savchenko, who is held in a Russian prison, is not going to stop the hunger strike even though it threatens her life. 04.02.15 22:46 59 375 446 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Debaltseve is controlled by Ukrainian army; militant attacks only destroy the infrastructure of the city – ATO press center Today, the terrorists fired at the positions of the Ukrainian troops 42 times. Once again, the enemy has concentrated its efforts on Debaltseve direction. 04.02.15 21:50 39 490 261 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Evacuation of Debaltseve under constant bombardment of Russian militants: “They are well aware they are shelling the city. This is systematic destruction". VIDEO The Ukrainian troops are conducting evacuation of civilians from the nearly destroyed Debaltseve. 04.02.15 19:55 40 223 119 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Washington considering possibility of military aid to Ukraine - US Ambassador to NATO There are active discussions about granting Ukraine with weapons at the highest level in the United States. 04.02.15 19:31 36 242 305 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia increased supplies of heavy weapons to Donbas militants - NATO NATO states that they have proof of a large number of heavy weapons supplies from the Russian Federation to the 'DPR' and 'LPR' militants. 04.02.15 18:23 55 084 176 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Shell hit a hospital in Donetsk, at least one killed. PHOTOS Tekstylshchyk area in the Kirov district of Donetsk was shelled with a major artillery assault, damaging three schools and a hospital. All the area was left without electricity as a result of the shelling. 04.02.15 13:24 95 941 268 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Our troops are capable of defending territory of Ukraine - Poroshenko Ukraine is ready to observe the Minsk agreements and a cease-fire, but it can defend its territory if it has to. 04.02.15 12:09 37 605 272 Ukrainian Politics

Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, 18 wounded Tuesday Two soldiers were killed and 18 wounded in the course of the ATO on Feb. 3. 458 Ukrainian soldiers are currently being treated in hospitals. 04.02.15 12:02 7 067 75 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists attempted storming Ukrainian positions near Debaltseve at night - ATO press center The terrorists shelled the Ukrainian army positions for 25 times during the night. 04.02.15 10:46 61 922 88 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

NATO: Russia has deployed modern missiles in Donbas NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu told about available evidence and proofs of the regular Russian troops and weapons’ presence on the territory of Ukraine. 04.02.15 11:56 180 914 391 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian servicemen destroyed two terrorists’ tanks and a mortar detachment near Mariupol - city defense staff The Ukrainian military destroyed two tanks and a mortar detachment of pro-Russian terrorists near Mariupol city in the Donetsk region. 03.02.15 22:48 29 217 133 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia provides terrorists with at least 20 types of weapons that have never been in service with Ukrainian army - New York Times The pro-Russian terrorists use weapons that had never been exported from the Russian Federation previously, which proves the Kremlin support of militants in the east of Ukraine. 03.02.15 22:16 98 932 220 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Donbas terrorists express new level of cynicism: they are playing irresponsibly with thousands of lives - German Foreign Minister The militants’ actions in the Donbas and their refusal to take part in any talks express a new level of cynicism. 03.02.15 19:10 114 472 359 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

People bringing ransoms for relatives to terrorists are taken captive themselves - ATO speaker The ATO speaker Andrii Lysenko advised relatives of prisoners to appeal to the Security Service of Ukraine with information about ransom demand by the militants instead of agreeing to the terrorists’ requirements. 03.02.15 17:34 24 803 76 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Five Ukrainian soldiers killed, 27 wounded in the Donbas over the past 24 hours Five Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the ATO area on Monday. 03.02.15 15:53 11 757 95 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists shelled Kurakhove, the Donetsk region, with rocket missiles - Donetsk Interior Dept. PHOTOS The Head of the Donetsk Department of the Interior Ministry Viacheslav Abroskin informed of shelling of Kurakhove village by the mercenaries. 03.02.15 10:58 79 939 170 Ukrainian Politics

‘DPR’ and ‘LPR’ ringleaders request negotiations Ringleaders of the so-called DPR and LPR Alexander Zakharchenko and Igor Plotnitskii said they were ready to give the order to bring the offensive to halt and sit down at the negotiating table. 02.02.15 21:16 425 043 1 347 Oddities

Isa Munaiev, the Dzhokhar Dudayev battalion commander, killed in the Donbas An official announcement regarding death of Isa Munaiev, the commander of the Dzhokhar Dudaiev International Peacekeeping Battalion, was released by the battalion's press officer Amina Okuieva. 03.02.15 12:01 288 878 1 015 Ukrainian Politics

112 civilians killed and 219 wounded due to terrorist attacks in the Donetsk region in January - Interior Ministry 112 civilians were killed by the militants’ assaults in the Donetsk region in January, including six children. 02.02.15 18:34 3 914 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists escalated shelling of Debaltseve - ATO press center The terrorists have escalated shelling of Debaltseve city, the Donetsk region. 02.02.15 18:02 19 953 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Germany will not provide weapons to Ukraine. The conflict cannot be solved militarily - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel ruled out the possibility of weapons supplies to Ukraine and stressed the need for peaceful solution to the conflict in the Donbas. 02.02.15 17:09 54 504 577 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Relations with Russia are now less predictable than in the Soviet period - NATO Deputy Secretary General Instead of more predictability and trust in relaions with Russia now there is less, even compared to the Soviet period. 02.02.15 20:41 13 105 96 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine's Forein Ministry hopes for increase in military assistance from the West - Financial Times Ukraine has appealed for urgent international military assistance to combat an “electronic warfare” offensive, which it said is giving pro-Russian rebels a critical advantage in the worsening conflict. 02.02.15 13:18 10 384 51 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists captured near Debaltseve confirm they were trained by Russian officers. VIDEO Tankmen terrorists from the 'DPR' captured when attempting to attack Debaltseve confirmed they had been trained by Russian officers. 02.02.15 15:37 153 297 347 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russian terrorists continue killing civilians: four people died over the night, including one 3-year old Four civilians were killed by the terrorists' shelling Monday night: one in Avdiivka, three in Vuhlehirsk, including a child of 3 years. 02.02.15 13:04 38 801 309 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Five soldiers killed, 29 wounded in fighting with terrorists over the past 24 hours Five Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 29 wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on Feb. 1. 02.02.15 10:44 18 864 147 Ukrainian Politics

180 terrorists killed, 248 wounded over the past 24 hours - ATO press center Ukrainian soldiers keep maintaining positions and repulsing the terrorists' attacks, who continue to shell and attempt attacks. 02.02.15 11:12 131 801 588 Ukrainian Politics

"We have enough Kalashnikovs and tanks. Ukraine needs sophisticated weapons" - Foreign Ministry Ukraine has already taken steps to make arms market available for it, and now our country may purchase advanced weapons to counter Russian aggression. 02.02.15 15:04 164 979 301 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms Russian aggression against Ukraine

Attempts to seize Debaltseve failed. Terrorists trapped in 'fire trap' near Vuhlehirsk - NSDC Attempts of Russian terrorists to attack and neutralize the ATO forces in Debaltseve failed. 02.02.15 12:19 301 406 804 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

USA to increase pressure on Russia and support Ukraine – Obama U.S. President Barack Obama announced his intention to increase pressure on Moscow and provide support to Kyiv. 01.02.15 18:51 90 448 504 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

'DPR' and 'LPR' terrorists threatened full-scale fighting along the frontline – Kuchma The representatives of the 'DPR' and 'LPR' terrorist groups, who took part in the Trilateral contact group meeting on Saturday, threatened full-scale fighting along the front line in case of failure of their demands. 01.02.15 14:26 140 460 436 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers repulsed terrorist attack at checkpoint near Fashchivka village. Enemy tank and vehicle destroyed The situation in the ATO area remains tense. The terrorists repeatedly fired at the ATO forces' positions with artillery, mortars, tanks, and Grad rocket launchers in order to move the demarcation line in their favor. 01.02.15 14:18 26 319 52 Ukrainian Politics

13 soldiers killed and 20 injured over last 24 hours 20 Ukrainian soldiers were wounded and 13 killed in the ATO area on Jan. 31. 01.02.15 13:10 27 299 265 Ukrainian Politics

Five more Ukrainian servicemen freed from terrorist captivity Five Ukrainian soldiers were freed from the captivity of the pro-Russian militants. 01.02.15 12:27 16 742 85 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists shelled Popasna with Grads, one killed. Battle continues on the outskirts of the town Shelling of Popasna, Stanytsia Luhanska, and Schastia continued over the past 24 hours. There are casualties among the civilians and the troops. 01.02.15 10:57 48 301 191 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists shelled ATO forces' positions and settlements with heavy weapons Saturday night The night of Saturday to Sunday was restless in the ATO area. The terrorists were constantly shelling the positions of the ATO forces and settlements with heavy weapons. 01.02.15 09:28 37 393 172 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists demand to revise the demarcation line fixed by the Minsk Agreements At the negotiations of the Contact Group on Ukrainian reconciliation, the representatives of the 'DPR' and 'LPR' terrorist groups demanded to fix the demarcation line at the actual line of contact as of Jan. 31. 01.02.15 08:03 108 329 362 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian soldiers destroyed enemy’s tank and eliminated five terrorists The Army attacked the pro-Russian terrorists, destroyed one tank, and killed a lot of enemies near Sahanka village outside of Mariupol city. 31.01.15 18:13 54 105 183 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Contact group meeting begins in Minsk Contact group meeting for settling the armed conflict in Ukraine has begun in Minsk. 31.01.15 16:16 49 266 224 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

New Russian army units arrived to Donbas. Danger of offensive at Mariupol remains The situation in the ATO area remains tense. The enemy shells Ukrainian troops' positions along the demarcation line and conducts reconnaissance to draw away the reserves of the ATO forces. 31.01.15 13:42 88 298 313 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

15 soldiers killed and 30 injured over the past 24 hours 30 Ukrainian soldiers were wounded and 15 killed in the ATO area within the past 24 hours. 31.01.15 13:00 66 034 266 Ukrainian Politics

Another Putin’s "humanitarian convoy" crossed Ukrainian border illegally Trucks of the Russian 12th “humanitarian convoy” have crossed the Russian-Ukrainian border and are heading for Donetsk and Luhansk. 31.01.15 10:40 38 070 251 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian villages and towns with Grad rocket systems. Situation in Vuhlehirsk remains tense The militants attacked the Army positions and civilian population in the ATO zone during last night. 31.01.15 08:08 95 678 153 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Debaltseve salient

Russian commander of sappers training center for terrorists, “DPR lieutenant” Zolotoy opens up to camera. VIDEO Citizen of the Russian Federation Bondaruk Oleksandr Petrovich, born Jan. 22, 1981, repeatedly appeared in propaganda commercials on Novorossia TV Channel, in which he presented himself as commander of sappers training center, «lieutenant» Zolotoy. 31.01.15 01:36 165 311 223 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Seven children of Russian woman accused of high treason for calling Embassy of Ukraine might be taken away from her husband. PHOTO Anatoly Gorlov, the husband of the arrested on charges of high treason Svetlana Davydova from the city of Viazma in the Smolensk region of Russia risks having his children removed from his custody. The regional guardianship and education department has accused him of leaving his flat with seven kids unattended. 31.01.15 00:03 109 029 482 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Embassy of Ukraine in Moscow is obviously bugged, human rights activist says Phones of the Embassy of Ukraine in Moscow are apparently under surveillance, and this was the reason for the arrest of the Russian woman who made the phone call to the Embassy. 30.01.15 23:16 35 435 173 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Movement of unmarked military vehicles observed on the 'DPR'-controlled ​territory - OSCE The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission recorded movement of unmarked military equipment in areas under control of the “Donetsk People’s Republic.” 30.01.15 22:56 32 759 170 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers seized a terrorists' tank with its crew near the 128th checkpoint - NSDC Ukrainian soldiers seized a terrorists' tank along with its crew near the 128th checkpoint. 30.01.15 18:38 320 341 566 Ukrainian Politics