Ukraine

"Marinka is controlled by Ukraine" - ATO HQ showed photos of the town assaulted by militants. PHOTOS ATO headquarters convincingly refutes the statement of terrorists’ leader Zakharchenko that the militants have partially captured the town of Marinka in the Donetsk region. 05.06.15 20:32 144 439 420 Incidents

Militants bombed out house of 99-years-old World War II participant Kateryna Maltseva in Krasnohorivka. PHOTOS Participant of the World War II Kateryna Maltseva, born in 1916, was left without roof over her head due to attacks committed by the pro-Russian militants. 04.06.15 23:59 77 719 227 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian soldier Bitsoev from Vladikavkaz was killed near Marinka, 28th brigade says. PHOTOS Soldiers of the 28th brigade published documents of Sergey Bitsoev, Russian mercenary from Vladikavkaz who participated in Marinka assault and was killed. 05.06.15 16:10 270 336 523 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Terrorists shelled Avdiivka, hitting residential buildings and wounding a man. PHOTOS Russia-backed terrorists have shelled the city of Avdiivka, the Donetsk region. 04.06.15 18:18 72 515 268 Ukrainian Politics

"Patriot whom they have been trying to smash for nine months and who refused to betray Ukraine," Butusov about Dmytro Kulish release from captivity. PHOTOS Dmytro Kulish, one of the best volunteer soldiers of the Donbas battalion, call sign Semerka, survived after nine months of fiendish tortures in "DPR" chambers. 04.06.15 16:20 45 016 118 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US-Ukraine Navy exercise commences in Black Sea. PHOTO The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) kicks off a two-day underway exercise with the Ukrainian navy Frigate Hetman Sahaidachnyi (U 130), June 1, 2015. 02.06.15 00:02 101 392 632 Ukrainian Politics

"War, faces, situations": American photographer posted images from front line in Shyrokyne. PHOTOS American photographer Noah Brooks published a set of emotional photos made at the front line in Shyrokyne. 02.06.15 16:52 142 037 266 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Police unit from Chechnya arrived to reinforce terrorist forces in Zuhres, - blogger. PHOTOS + VIDEO A police unit from Chechnya arrived to the area of Zuhres, the Donetsk region, to take part in fighting on the terrorists' side. 01.06.15 16:24 107 545 125 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukrainian sabre-fencer Kharlan stroke gold in Moscow. PHOTO Olga Kharlan kept downed Yana Egorian of Russia in the women’s sabre final at the Moscow Grand Prix. 01.06.15 11:53 82 097 763 Sport

Poroshenko awarded servicemen who detained Russian subversives near Shchastia. PHOTOS The president has met with servicemen from the 92nd separate mechanized brigade of the operative command “East” of the Land Forces of Ukraine who detained Russian servicemen Yevhen Yerofeyev and Alexander Aleksandrov in a battle near Shchastya on May 16 during his working visit to the Donetsk region. 29.05.15 22:37 37 537 145 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Soldier of the 93rd Brigade Roman Atamaniuk killed near Donetsk airport. PHOTOS Yesterday, May 28, soldier of the 93rd mechanized brigade Roman Atamaniuk was killed by an enemy mine near the Donetsk airport. 29.05.15 12:21 54 082 130 Incidents

One of the leaders of Somalia terrorist group detained in Moldova - SBU. PHOTOS Counterintelligence of the Ukrainian Security Service together with the special services of Moldova have detained a "commander" of one of the cells of the Somalia terrorist group, known as the Academician. The militant arrived in the capital of Moldova by Russian airlines. 29.05.15 16:28 153 217 414 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Putin classified data on casualties among military in peacetime. DOCUMENT Russian President Vladimir Putin made information about casualties among servicemen of the Defense Ministry during special operations in peacetime a state secret. 28.05.15 13:50 113 988 687 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Trains delivered new convoy of Russian tanks to Ukrainian border. PHOTOS A convoy of Russian tanks arrived by rail at border with Ukraine days after military trucks and rocket launchers were spotted nearby. 27.05.15 16:37 132 509 360 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Thunderstorms rage in Ukraine: Lviv is flooded, 167 towns left without power. PHOTOS + VIDEO Yesterday Ukraine was hit by thunderstorms. Due to the storms on the night of May 27, 167 towns in nine regions were left without electricity. 27.05.15 12:31 94 258 216 Incidents

Donbas terrorists flash their Russia-supplied weapons in social media. PHOTOS After Mozgovoi’s killing, Russian mercenaries felt that something was wrong. In the so-called ‘Luhansk People’s Republic’ “cleaners” from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation appeared. As known, psychic of a mercenary anticipating the end of his gamble is quite unstable. So “field commanders” started to eliminate their benefactors right in full public view. Even Motorolla [infamous Donbas terrorist leader from Russia – ed.] didn’t stand aside. 28.05.15 16:27 250 891 378 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

"This will help the Czechs get rid of false ideas about Ukrainian "fascists": Photo exhibition on the war in Donbas opened in Prague. PHOTO A photo exhibition "Donbas: War and peace" opened in Prague downtown. Its organizer, PACE rapporteur on political impact of the conflict in Ukraine Christina Zelenkova expressed hope that such acts will help the Czechs get rid of the false ideas about Ukrainian "fascists and banderivtsi." 25.05.15 13:01 78 301 224 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia sent large convoy of military equipment to Ukrainian border. PHOTOS On Sunday, May 24, a convoy of several dozens of military vehicles, Uragan rocket systems, and armored vehicles left for the Russian-Ukrainian border in the Rostov region. 25.05.15 10:58 198 018 658 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier killed in four-hour Shyrokyne shelling. PHOTOS Terrorists have been shelling the village of Shyrokyne for four hours. One Donbas battalion soldier has been killed and one more wounded. 24.05.15 17:20 48 441 117 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko: Eastern Partnership Summit enhanced Ukraine's support by EU. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko expressed gratitude to the organizers of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Riga for hospitality and declared support of Ukraine. 22.05.15 21:09 19 222 192 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists conduct dense fire from cannon artillery, 120-mm mortars and tanks - ATO speaker. PHOTOS+MAP The situation in the ATO area remains tense. The terrorists keep violating the Minsk cease-fire deal using banned weapons. 22.05.15 15:01 14 410 80 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

SBU publishes names and photos of the Russian special forces operatives of the 3rd Brigade of the GRU, who fought in the Donbas. LIST+PHOTOS The Ukrainian Security Service has published preliminary list of servicemen of the 3rd separate special operations brigade of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Federation (GRU), whose participation in the military operations in the Donbas was documentarily confirmed. 21.05.15 17:07 682 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Blogger investigated into killing of three Russian GRU soldiers in Donbas. PHOTOS Russian blogger Ruslan Leviev has been Tweeting for several days in a row about the revealed graves of Russian commandos of the 16th special purpose brigade of the Russia’s GRU (military unit # 54607), killed in Ukraine. 27.05.15 12:32 153 104 539 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russian Main Intelligence Directorate coordinates militants’ attacks from Grad and Uragan MLRSes in the Donbas - SBU SBU stated that the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Federation (GRU) masterminds and coordinates rocket artillery attacks committed by the militants against the Ukrainian servicemen and civilians in the Donbas. 21.05.15 14:16 21 962 53 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

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 15:01 120 513 239 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

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

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

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 12:22 499 039 1 075 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

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 10:34 319 677 1 048 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

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

Yatseniuk and Hollande meeting in Paris. PHOTOS The meeting between the two leaders of Ukraine and France has started in the Elysee Palace in Paris. 13.05.15 15:33 22 347 86 Ukrainian Politics

Daughter of Ukrainian hero solider received medal "For bravery and courage" of her killed father, who saved 30 men. PHOTO of the day The photo of a little girl who received a medal "For bravery and courage" in place of her deceased father caused enormous response and a lot of emotions in social media. 12.05.15 11:46 107 195 273 World

One of ‘DPR’ militant leaders is wanted by Moscow's law enforcers for fraud. PHOTOS One of the leaders of the 'DPR' terrorists, "deputy defense minister" Sergei Velikorodny is wanted in Russia on charges of "large scale fraud or one committed by an organized group" under Part 4 of the Article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. 12.05.15 00:45 93 060 270 Oddities

Soldiers' killed in ATO memorial opened in Kirovohrad. PHOTOS A Memory Alley was opened in the city of Kirovohrad to commemorate the soldiers of the region who were killed in the ATO. 09.05.15 12:13 28 508 102 Ukrainian Politics

Representatives of Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) kept their seats when President Poroshenko read out the names of the Heroes of Ukraine. PHOTOS Representatives of Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate), headed by Metropolitan Onuphrius did not get up during a solemn parliamentary session when President Poroshenko read out the names of Heroes of Ukraine. Everyone else, even foreigners, stood up and greeted the heroes. 08.05.15 16:17 360 994 1 378 Ukrainian Politics

Remembrance Day celebration, where UPA veterans, veterans of the Soviet Army and representatives of volunteer battalions first sat shoulder to shoulder was held in Kyiv. PHOTOS The attendees honored the memory of people who gave their lives for the independence of Ukraine. 07.05.15 18:43 153 188 989 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Defense Minister issued order on material support of the soldiers fulfilling special missions within the ATO. DOCUMENT Defense Minister of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak signed an order on provisioning of troops during combat missions. 07.05.15 15:25 75 073 132 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Pisky village turned into shambles: Kyiv-1 battalion showed consequences of terrorist attacks. PHOTOS Defenders of Pisky village near Donetsk shared pictures of aftermath of another shelling committed by the Russian terrorist forces. 06.05.15 12:10 91 978 343 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Houses destroyed, streets filled with ammunition and trip wires, about 40 residents remained": images from demolished Shyrokyne. PHOTOS The village of Shyrokyne, the Donetsk region, located 15 km to the east from Mariupol has turned into epicenter of combat activities. 29.04.15 10:47 73 667 84 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine and NATO sign cooperation agreement. PHOTOS On April 27, 2015 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) signed an agreement on cooperation and support at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels. 27.04.15 22:17 36 856 123 Ukrainian Politics

Tanks continue to enter Donetsk from the east. PHOTO Russian terrorists continue to accumulate tanks in Donetsk. 26.04.15 12:23 94 528 302 Ukrainian Politics

Former Antratsyt "commandant" detained. PHOTOS Donetsk police arrested former "commandant" of the city of Antratsyt Vahif Kerimov. Last year the separatist was accused of stealing money from Kozitsyn Cossacks. 21.04.15 18:20 76 273 142 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

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 30 150 86 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

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 75 992 164 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