ATO

Situation in the Donbas remains tense. Militants used mortars, tanks and artillery - ATO press center The situation in the ATO area remains tense as of March 9. 09.03.15 21:29 22 923 113 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Steinmeier: OSCE will now begin "actual verification" of heavy equipment withdrawal German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier noted de-escalation of situation in the east of Ukraine and expressed believe that the OSCE will now begin "actual verification" of heavy weapons withdrawal. 09.03.15 20:34 50 912 271 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Battle in Shyrokyne is under way: terrorists use 120-milimiter mortars and tanks - ATO press center Flagrantly violating the peace agreement the terrorist groups started storming the ATO forces’ positions near the village of Shyrokyne at Mariupol direction today, March 9, from 9:30 a.m. 09.03.15 17:33 31 124 162

No one killed, four wounded over the past 24 hours - NSDC None of the Ukrainian soldiers were killed on Sunday, four were wounded. 09.03.15 13:46 6 901 100

Terrorists attack Shyrokyne using mortars and small arms - Mariupol Defense Staff Since 9.30 a.m. Monday, the enemy launched an offensive towards the ATO forces located near Shyrokyne. The fighting continues. 09.03.15 12:29 53 709 163

Terrorists attacked from several directions using all kinds of weapons - ATO press center Despite the truce agreements, the enemy continues to conduct armed provocations against the ATO forces in the Donbas. 09.03.15 10:28 152 106 534

Armed Forces of Ukraine completed fourth stage of heavy weapons withdrawal According to the Minsk agreements, Ukrainian Army completed the fourth stage of heavy weapons withdrawal from the front line in the Donbas. 08.03.15 16:27 21 541 286

Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded, one killed Saturday Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded and one was killed in the ATO area on March 7. 08.03.15 15:10 13 113 126

Militants shelled several villages from mortars and grenade launchers. Terrorist sniper was reported near Pisky The intensity of provocative attacks at Ukrainian troops' positions by the militants was much lower over the past night. 08.03.15 10:44 8 274 52

"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 40 762 315

Five Ukrainian soldiers liberated from terrorist captivity. LIST Five more Ukrainian soldiers were liberated from the captivity of the pro-Russian militants on Saturday, March 7. 08.03.15 12:53 36 257 225 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No casualties among Ukrainian soldiers over last 24 hours There were no Ukrainian soldiers killed or wounded in the ATO area on March 6. 07.03.15 13:33 17 876 147

Terrorists shelled Avdiivka and unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian army’s positions near Sokolnyky The terrorists continue to provoke the Armed Forces of Ukraine in order to sabotage the Minsk agreements. 07.03.15 10:13 12 856 64

Ukrainian side withdrew Uragan MLRS while militants violated cease-fire 27 times – ATO press center Today, March 6, in full compliance with the implementation of the Minsk agreements, the Ukrainian side started the next stage of withdrawal of artillery systems. 07.03.15 00:21 11 004 132

UN: 6,000 people killed in Eastern Ukraine conflict The conflict in the Donbas, which began in mid-April 2014 has killed more than 6,000 people. 06.03.15 23:22 4 228 41

Terrorists are preparing an offensive on three fronts - ATO speaker The militants accumulate equipment at Novoazovsk, Artemivsk and Donetsk directions which promotes suggestions on the likelihood of the so-called offensive actions. 06.03.15 17:42 55 239 155 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No Ukrainian soldiers killed yesterday. Four military were injured - ATO speaker Four servicemen were wounded in the ATO area on March 5. 06.03.15 13:30 7 953 78 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists continue using harassing fire tactics. Shelling of Avdiivka, Pisky, and another attempt to storm Shyrokyne recorded at night - ATO press center Terrorists continue shelling the Ukrainian troops’ positions. 06.03.15 13:16 4 281 56 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

ATO forces withdraw Grads from line of collision in Luhansk region. PHOTOS On Thursday, March 5 the removal of rocket-artillery battalions of the Ukrainian military armed with multiple rocket launchers BM-21 Grad to the distance assigned by the Minsk agreement took place in the Luhansk region. 06.03.15 01:28 31 096 221 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants’ attempt to expand occupied territory will be regarded as a violation of the Minsk agreements - NATO Secretary General Any attempt by the terrorists to expand the territory they occupied in the East of Ukraine will be regarded by the international community as a violation of the Minsk agreements. 05.03.15 17:57 18 105 291

63 border guards were killed and 372 wounded in the course of ATO – State Border Service In the course of carrying out ATO combat missions in in eastern Ukraine 63 border guards lost their lives. 05.03.15 17:19 3 255 16

Terrorists conduct active redeployment of forces: buildup of militant groups recorded in all major areas - NSDC. MAP Terrorists are actively switching their forces. Militant groups are enhanced in all major areas of confrontation. Strengthening of the enemy positions is underway. 05.03.15 14:23 26 978 88 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Self-propelled artillery Akatsiya withdrawn from the demarcation line. Third stage of equipment withdrawal to begin - ATO press center In compliance with the Minsk agreement, the ATO forces continue to withdraw heavy equipment from the demarcation line in the ATO area. 05.03.15 10:34 30 386 146

One Ukrainian soldier killed, one wounded on Wednesday - Joint Staff One Ukrainian soldier was killed and one was wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on March 4. 05.03.15 09:48 6 618 28

Two negotiators released from a monthlong captivity. PHOTOS As a result of a special operation of the Officers Corpse (OK), negotiators who were captured during a meeting on the release of other soldiers on Jan. 24 were released Wednesday. 04.03.15 22:18 50 972 49

More than 400 Ukrainians held captive by terrorists - Poroshenko Poroshenko states that the terrorists hold more than 400 prisoners. The location of 190 of them is already known to the Ukrainian authorities. 04.03.15 16:53 9 173 101 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One Ukrainian soldier killed, one wounded on Tuesday - NSDC One Ukrainian soldier was killed in the course of the anti-terrorist operation in the east of Ukraine on March 3. 04.03.15 12:58 6 863 18

Terrorists continue shelling Ukrainian villages and violating cease-fire - ATO press center The terrorists have shelled the Ukrainian army positions for 12 times over the night, using small arms, grenade launchers, and artillery. Nevertheless, Ukrainian soldiers are getting ready for the second stage of artillery systems redeployment. 04.03.15 09:55 9 582 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three Ukrainian soldiers killed, nine wounded on Monday - NSDC The National Security and Defense Council confirmed killing of three Ukrainian soldiers in the ATO area. 03.03.15 13:19 27 568 139 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists violated cease-fire seven times Monday. An engagement occured near Mariupol - ATO press center Terrorists violated cease-fire seven times today, March 2. 02.03.15 20:55 21 577 64

Terrorists return their heavy weapons to the front line in the night - ATO speaker In the night, the terrorists return their heavy weapons to positions from which they were previously withdrawn. 02.03.15 16:40 35 722 138 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One Ukrainian soldier killed, four wounded over the past 24 hours - ATO speaker 1 военный погиб и 4 ранены в ходе АТО 1 марта. 02.03.15 15:09 9 972 49 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists shelled Pisky and Avdiivka at night, two storm attempts recorded yesterday - ATO press center The terrorists shelled the Ukrainian army positions four times at the Donetsk direction at night. 02.03.15 11:07 9 949 31 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Eight Ukrainian soldiers wounded. No one killed Ukrainian soldiers suffered no losses in the ATO area over the last 24 hours. 01.03.15 13:37 28 119 170

OSCE reports about withdrawal of six 'DPR' and 'LPR' convoys of heavy weapons The observers of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission reported on withdrawal of six convoys of heavy weapons belonging to the 'DPR' and 'LPR' militants. 01.03.15 12:43 17 420 166

Terrorists fired at Avdiivka from tank and grenade launcher There were no militants’ attacks registered in the ATO zone during the night. 01.03.15 10:01 10 033 102

Terrorists deescalate attacks. Shelling recorded at Donetsk direction only - ATO press center Significant decrease in enemy attacks on Ukrainian forces’ positions has been observed for several days in a row in the ATO area. 27.02.15 22:52 6 448 78

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka, Opytne and Vodiane and attempted several assaults – ATO speaker. MAP The situation in the anti-terrorist operation area is stabilizing. Over the past day intense fighting was recorded only at the Donetsk direction. 27.02.15 16:42 17 103 30 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Casualty statistics: three soldiers killed and three wounded over past day Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and seven were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on Feb. 26th. 27.02.15 13:37 25 298 162

Ukrainian army will continue withdrawal of heavy weapons. There are enough forces along the contact line to repel attacks – Defense Ministry Today the armed forces of Ukraine will continue withdrawal of heavy weapons from the demarcation line in the Donbas. 27.02.15 11:06 24 641 225 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ministry of Foreign Affairs sees no evidence that militants are withdrawing Russian weapons There is still no evidence that the self-proclaimed DPR and LPR are pulling out heavy weapons from the demarcation line. 26.02.15 22:32 16 301 195

Ukraine to start withdrawal of heavy weapons from the demarcation line - Joint Staff In compliance with the Minsk agreements of Feb. 12, Ukraine will start to withdraw 100-mm canons from the demarcation line Thursday. 26.02.15 14:42 87 138 662

SBU detained four Russian militants and their agents The SBU counterintelligence officers detained four persons involved in terrorist activities of the self-proclaimed 'DPR' and 'LPR.' 26.02.15 00:12 14 863 42

No one killed, one soldier wounded in the ATO area Tuesday - NSDC One Ukrainian soldier was wounded over the past 24 hours in the ATO area, no one was killed. 25.02.15 12:54 26 368 33

Three missing Kyiv-1 battalion soldiers found alive - Interior Ministry People's Front MP and Kyiv-1 battalion coordinator Yevhen Deidei and two Kyiv-1 battalion soldiers, who all had gone missing in the Donbas on Tuesday, were found alive. 25.02.15 12:20 197 664 159

Terrorists attacked Ukrainian army's positions near Shyrokyne again and shelled Popasna from mortars - ATO press center The volume of terrorists' shelling of the Ukrainian army positions continues to decrease but remains significant. Attempts to take the ATO forces' positions by storm continue. 25.02.15 11:18 21 172 47 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Four more Ukrainian soldiers released from terrorists’ captivity. PHOTOS Four Ukrainian soldiers were released from the pro-Russian terrorists’ captivity today. 24.02.15 23:38 64 062 98 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Intensity of terrorists’ attacks significantly decreased today. Cease-fire was violated 14 times - ATO press center A significant decrease of the militants’ attacks on the ATO forces’ positions and peaceful cities and villages was observed today, Feb. 24. 14 cases of cease-fire violation were recorded from 5 a.m. until now. 24.02.15 23:18 5 471 66