Ukraine

"Our tanks do not shoot, but they warm up and drive so that terrorists know we are ready" - Ukrainian tankmen. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers at rear positions repair the tanks and make sure they are combat ready. 31.03.15 14:24 35 027 59 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists attacked Ukrainian platoon strongpoint in Triokhizbenka - NSDC. MAP The ATO headquarters announced the situation in the Donbas more stable. 30.03.15 13:29 43 701 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

SBU detained recruiter and two informants of 'DPR' terrorists. VIDEO Over the past 24 hours Ukrainian counter-intelligence detained three local residents, who performed criminal orders of 'DPR militants, in the ATO area. 29.03.15 14:11 123 0 Ukrainian Politics

Mercenary from Russian Orsk made $150 in Donbas before coming home in a coffin. PHOTOS + VIDEO Russian media reports on the fate of a residents of the city of Orsk (Orenburg region, Russia), who went to Ukraine to make money and came back in a zinc coffin. 26.03.15 12:33 176 818 438 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Dogs that assist soldiers on Donbas checkpoints are trained in Western Ukraine. VIDEO The dogs are taught to reveal weapons and explosives. Canine handlers and their 'pupils' have conducted several trips to the front line. 25.03.15 12:59 10 646 30 Society

"We are shelled from grenade launchers and 120-millimeter mortars but we have nothing to answer with - the artillery has been withdrawn" - Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky. VIDEO The terrorists’ artillery was committing strikes on Pisky village during all night and morning. The Ukrainian soldiers are taking council between strikes on how to give a rebuff to the enemy and what weapons to use. 24.03.15 18:37 21 418 76 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Regular Russian army is fighting against Ukrainians. There are no local miners and volunteers left," - mercenary from Kyrgyzstan. VIDEO Regular Russian army detachments are fighting against the National Guard and the Armed Forces of Ukraine units in the Donbas. 18.03.15 15:00 173 855 378 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukrainian air reconnaissance confirms violations of Minsk agreements by terrorists near Luhansk. VIDEO Russia-backed mercenaries do not withdraw heavy weapons but hide them near the buffer zone. Ukrainian reconnaissance confirmed data received by drones. 17.03.15 14:46 79 652 216 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian army received first tranche of humanitarian aid from Canada - Joint Staff Ukrainian army received the first tranche of the humanitarian aid from Canada on Monday. 17.03.15 11:56 38 536 235 Ukrainian Politics

More than 360 Ukrainian soldiers killed near Ilovaisk - Chief Military Prosecutor Another 180 Ukrainian soldiers went missing. 16.03.15 16:49 69 965 205 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

43,000 people are fighting on Russian side in Donbas war. VIDEO The ATO headquarters informed about the number of Russian fighters in the Donbas and their military equipment. 15.03.15 15:49 55 345 290 Ukrainian Politics

Russians shelled Ukrainian army’s positions for 14 times last night The militants continue to shell the ATO forces’ positions with 120 mm mortars despite the Minsk agreements. 15.03.15 10:21 15 158 159 Ukrainian Politics

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

"Thank you for loving and waiting. We will be back and everything will be fine!" - Ukrainian soldiers congratulated women on March 8. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers who defend Ukraine in the ATO area in the Donbas recorded a video greeting to women on the International Women's Day (March 8). 08.03.15 09:29 40 693 315 Society

Ukraine's former minister Kolobov detained by Spanish police. VIDEO Former Minister of Finance of Ukrainie Yurii Kolobov, who had lived in Spain after having fled from Ukraine, was detained by Spanish police. 05.03.15 13:22 47 609 100 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE monitoring post will be set up in the territory of Donetsk airport today - Poroshenko The president expects that on Wednesday an OSCE monitoring post will be placed in the Donetsk airport. 04.03.15 17:03 9 910 37 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers near Shyrokyne, the Donetsk region, permanently shelled by the terrorists. VIDEO Russian terrorists continue to shell Ukrainian army's positions in Shyrokyne village near Mariupol, the Donetsk region, The fighting has lasted for three weeks now. 04.03.15 11:32 21 203 44 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Turchynov at the forefront: "It is necessary to strengthen the defensive lines that would be able to withstand any attack of the enemy". PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security Council, Oleksandr Turchynov, being at the front line of defense, held a meeting on strengthening the defensive positions with the leadership of the National Guard and the armed forces of Ukraine, which coordinate the defense sector. 02.03.15 15:25 56 195 258 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Story of life and death of a Russian militant from Orsk, killed in Donbas: "Every second man here is because of a loan or hiding from justice". VIDEO The story of a terrorist mercenary from the Russian city of Orsk, who went to fight in the Donbas because of unpaid loans. 27.02.15 18:01 83 960 154 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

"MT-12 guns should be withdrawn first" - Ukrainian detachments started pulling out heavy weapons from Mariupol. VIDEO The Ukrainian units deployed near Mariupol started withdrawal of heavy weapons according to Minsk agreements. 26.02.15 16:56 74 596 428 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko showed European leaders Russia-supplied weapons from Donbas. PHOTOS+VIDEO Dignity March in commemoration of those killed in the Euromaidan events a year ago in downtown Kyiv was held in Ukraine's capital on Sunday. 23.02.15 15:17 105 810 217 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants used new type of weapon in Shyrokyne - Sector M deputy commander. PHOTOS + VIDEO A use of a new type of weapon previously not encountered by the Ukrainian armed forces was recorded yesterday in the village of Shyrokyne. 23.02.15 11:30 228 199 443 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Heroic deed of Heavenly Hundred inspired Ukrainians to fight the Russian aggression - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko believes that the Heavenly Hundred's act of bravery inspired hundreds of Ukrainians to fight. 20.02.15 23:03 41 401 563 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia enhances occupation forces: 20 tanks, 10 self-propelled guns, and 35 trucks of ammunition entered Donbas - ATO speaker The ATO HQ declares that 20 tanks, 10 self-propelled guns, and 35 trucks full of ammunition entered Donbas from Russia Feb. 19. 20.02.15 16:48 84 837 432 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Lithuanian businessmen purchased two reanimation ambulance cars for Ukrainian soldiers. VIDEO Two reanimation ambulance cars purchased by Lithuanian businessmen for Ukrainian soldiers in the Luhansk region were transferred to the Ukrainian party on the premises of Lithuanian embassy in Kyiv. 20.02.15 12:40 15 162 88 Society

Ukrainian troops took up positions near Artemivsk. Terrorists continue to violate the truce - ATO headquarters The forces of the anti-terrorist operation took up positions near Artemivsk of the Donetsk region. 19.02.15 23:26 92 297 584 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Chief of Staff Muzhenko to report on Debaltseve situation in parliament on Feb. 23 On Feb. 23, the Chief of Staff will report on the situation in Debaltseve to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on the National Security and Defense. 19.02.15 23:57 84 387 420 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

National Security and Defense Council supports Poroshenko’s proposal on international peacekeeping efforts in Donbas - Turchynov The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine decided to appeal to the UN and the EU to initiate a police mission in the country. 19.02.15 09:05 109 408 510 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia speaks of peace and fuels conflict - US Permanent Representative to UN Power Russia signs agreements, and then does everything within its power to undermine them. Russia champions the sovereignty of nations, and then acts as if a neighbor’s borders do not exist. 18.02.15 09:46 61 782 419 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Production team of Ukrainian channel hit by shelling; driver wounded. VIDEO A team of Ukrainian TV channel 112 Ukraine was hit by a shelling at the Rostov motorway near Luhanske village, located between Artemivsk and Debaltseve. The team's driver was wounded. 17.02.15 16:33 79 488 84 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Sabotage-reconnaissance group detained in Donetsk - they are Russians! We are shocked!" - Interior Ministry tapped conversation between two terrorists about Russian soldiers detained. AUDIO Interior Ministry of Ukraine published an audio of tapped telephone conversation between two separatists regarding conflict with Russian military in Donetsk. Beware of rude language, in Russian. 17.02.15 16:06 222 714 210 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russian petrol tank vehicles from Putin's 'humanitarian convoy' spotted in Makiivka. VIDEO Residents of terrorists-occupied Makiivka, the Donetsk region, spotted and filmed movement of petrol tank vehicles, presumably from a Russian 'humanitarian convoy', on Feb. 15. 16.02.15 14:26 50 141 75 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

First morning of the truce. Ukrainian military are halfway to Debaltseve. Rare militants’ artillery strikes heard. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Ukrainian soldiers await command’s further orders. No one believes in truce. Their mistrust is enforced by individual artillery strikes, which can be heard on the right and left of the road to Debaltseve. 16.02.15 09:08 153 467 246 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

President of Ukraine declared cease-fire. VIDEO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has declared ceasefire in the ATO zone from 12 a.m., Feb. 15. 15.02.15 00:20 147 091 563 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against 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 22:25 411 538 543 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport

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

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

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

Ukrainian soldiers mop up Pavlopil village from terrorists. VIDEO Azov regiment soldiers seized the village of Pavlopil, the Donetsk region. 11.02.15 15:28 86 043 160 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Consequences of terrorist attack on Kramatorsk airfield. VIDEO The terrorists conducted MLRS shelling of the Kramatorsk airfield at about 12.30 p.m. today. The second salvo impacted the uptown. 10.02.15 21:56 116 189 143 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Dashboard camera recorded shelling of Kramatorsk. VIDEO The video from the dashcam installed in a car moving near the scene of explosion of Smerch missiles launched by the Russian terrorists was uploaded to the Web. 10.02.15 19:04 238 865 152 Incidents

Soldiers of Azov Regiment liberated Shyrokyne village. VIDEO Soldiers of the Azov Regiment liberated Shyrokyne, the Donetsk region, from the militants. The village is located between Mariupol and Novoazovsk. 10.02.15 18:24 160 587 294 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Number of people killed by the shelling of Kramatorsk increased to seven. 16 civilians and 10 soldiers were injured – Donetsk Regional State Administration The number of Kramatorsk residents killed by the terrorists’ shelling increased to seven people, 16 more were injured including two children. 10 soldiers received injuries as well. 10.02.15 16:51 98 641 248 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian terrorists shelled Kramatorsk airfield and residential areas. VIDEO Russian militants conducted an artillery strike on Kramatorsk, the Donetsk region. 10.02.15 14:01 374 498 716 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Russian troops' ammunition storage exploded in Donetsk. VIDEO A massive explosion rocked Donetsk in the evening of Feb. 8. Social media users wrote of the burst wave. In particular, it is reported that the sound was heard in nearly all districts of the city. 09.02.15 11:49 615 404 1 730 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine