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The Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) in Ukraine continues to be a focal point as the region faces ongoing military conflicts and tensions. Recent reports highlight incidents including Russian proxy attacks, Ukrainian military responses, and key political developments. Notably, a Russian ship was destroyed in Odesa, emphasizing the escalating conflict. Furthermore, Ukrainian forces consistently face assaults in Donbas, with casualties reported. Despite numerous ceasefire attempts, violations persist, showcasing the complex and volatile nature of the conflict. Meanwhile, significant political moves, such as President Zelenskyi granting combatant status to volunteer soldiers, underscore efforts to support military personnel. Continuous updates from the ATO headquarters and international monitors like OSCE remain vital in understanding the evolving situation.

What is the current status of the ATO in Ukraine?

The Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) in Ukraine continues as the Ukrainian military addresses conflicts mainly in the Donbas region. Despite attempts at ceasefire, fighting with Russian proxies persists. Military updates frequently report on clashes, casualties, and strategic developments, reflecting ongoing tensions and efforts to stabilize the region.

Has the ATO been replaced or restructured in any way?

The ATO has been transitioning towards an Allied Forces Operation, as highlighted by Ukrainian military leaders. This change aims to involve broader cooperation and strategic military oversight by qualified personnel to better manage military efforts in eastern Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.

What were the significant political actions related to the ATO recently?

Significant political actions include President Zelenskyi signing a law granting combatant status to volunteer soldiers, aimed at legitimizing and supporting those who've participated in the ATO. Other initiatives and reforms continue in efforts to strengthen Ukraine's military and political stance concerning the ongoing conflict in eastern regions and occupied territories.

Have there been any recent escalations in the ATO zone?

Recent escalations include increased attacks by Russian proxies in Donbas with heavy weaponry and artillery. Ukrainian forces report several casualties amidst these hostilities. The destruction of a Russian ship in Odesa suggests further region-wide tensions, indicating a potential for continued or heightened conflict activity.

What are the humanitarian impacts of the ATO in Ukraine?

The humanitarian impacts of the ATO are profound, with civilians facing displacement, loss of resources, and infrastructure devastation, especially in conflict-affected areas like Donbas. Efforts by Ukrainian government and international organisations aim to provide aid, though challenges remain due to ongoing military activities and unsafe conditions.

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террористы Terrorists Withdraw Manpower and Military Equipment Closer to the Russia's Border to Form the "Last Frontier" Clashes continue in areas of the Ukrainian cities of Donetsk, Luhansk, Horlivka, Pervomaisk, Shakhtarsk (Molodetske), Torez, Popasna, Krasnyi Luch, and Ilovaisk in the ATO area. 135 759 239 Incidents

встреча киборги "Glory to Heroes!" - Kyivans Greeted 'Cyborgs' from 95th Brigade Who Came for Rotation. VIDEO Soldiers from the 95th brigade who defended the Donetsk airport and neighboring villages from the terrorists came to Kyiv for rotation. 31 203 239 Society

Ukraine Ukraine's troops kill enemy IFV near Russian-occupied Dokuchaivsk, - ATO HQ. VIDEO The infantry fighting vehicle crew was probably carrying out reconnaissance on the outskirts of Dokuchaivsk (the Donetsk region) controlled by the Russian militants. 52 517 238 Incidents

Militants experience staff scarcity and recruit prisoners in their criminal army, - ATO press center The militants’ activity in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area significantly decreased from midnight to 6 p.m. today, Aug. 17. As before, most of the attacks on the Ukrainian positions with the use of weapons of the caliber exceeding 100-mm were committed at night time. 39 481 238 Incidents

Militants plan seizure of "gray zone" in Donbas, - Defense Ministry The Russian-terrorist troops are preparing to capture the territory of the "neutrality zone" in the Donbas allegedly in response to the actions of the Ukrainian military. 64 835 238 Incidents

вдв 20-Year-Old Ukrainian Paratrooper Sacrificed His Hand to Rescue the Crew of His APC. VIDEO 20-year-old soldier rescued the entire crew of the armored personnel vehicle. Paratrooper of the 95th airmobile brigade Vladyslav Kuznetsov managed to throw a grenade out of the APC but lost his hand. 146 035 238 Ukrainian Politics

град 72nd Brigade's positions intensively shelled, - President's press secretary Tseholko The press secretary of Ukrainian president Sviatoslav Tseholko has reported about the beginning of a new powerful shelling on the positions of the 72nd Brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces. 49 627 238 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists Want Control Over Entire Luhansk and Donetsk Regions "Prime Minister" of the terrorist organization Donetsk People's Republic Alexander Zakharchenko said that the DPR claims the entire territory of the Donetsk region and will not agree to a special status for its third, which it controls. 58 659 237 Ukrainian Politics

Checkpoint 32 near Smile Village Has Been Cut Off Water Supply for 50 Hours. Blockade Continues Soldiers at the checkpoint 32 near Smile village have spent more than 50 hours without water; the blocade continues. 69 938 237 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorist Zaharchenko About His "Colleague" Girkin: "He Wanted to Demolish Residential High-Rises in Donetsk, Since Ruins Are Easier to Defend" "He (Girkin) is a hero in a way. He raised a banner and so on. We respect him for it. But in those matters which he tried to solve through the lives of our fellow countrymen ... well ... we would have done it differently". 98 390 236 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

славянск Sloviansk Liberated from Terrorists. ATO Forces Take Control of the City. VIDEO A webcam recording, made by the ATO soldiers during the takeover of Sloviansk, became available online. 130 162 237 Ukrainian Politics

славянск Terrorists Prepared an Attack to Poroshenko's Arrival at Sloviansk, They Are Arrested. Before the arrival of President Poroshenko to Sloviansk two subversive groups who were planning a terrorist attack were found and arrested. 93 832 236 Incidents

война террористы Air-strike Performed on Throng of Terrorists near Izvaryno - more than 50 Militants Killed - ATO Spokesman The Ukrainian aviation makes strikes precisely on terrorist bases, amassments of militants’ military vehicles and manpower within the ATO active phase. 86 310 235 Incidents

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. 75 098 235 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Militants Are Deserting and Disobeying Their Leaders En Masse because the DPR Ran Out of Money, NSDC Says Terrorist units stopped paying money, which led to their mass disobedience regarding the leaders of the DPR. 84 220 235 Ukrainian Politics

военный 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. 38 526 235 Ukrainian Politics

армия ато Several Terrorist Groups Destroyed by Air and Artillery Strikes. Army is Preparing an Offensive The ATO forces are preparing for further offensive operations simultaneously on several fronts in the area of the operation. 122 120 234 Incidents

Not Ukrainian Air Forces, but Terrorists Were Shelling Stanytsia Luhanska Village Today - ATO Press Center Today terrorists fired deceitfully at residential areas of Stanystia Luhanska village in the Luhansk region. 45 837 233 Ukrainian Politics

мариуполь оборона блокпост Troops of Surrounded Checkpoint 32 Near Smile Receive Water and Food, President Says President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko stated that food and water have been delivered to the ATO forces of the 32nd checkpoint near the village of Smile in the Luhansk region. 46 452 233 Ukrainian Politics

розмазнин Ukrainian fighters detained group of military doctors in Donbas on June 18, - ATO deputy commander Rozmaznin The Russian military got lost in the Donbas and were detained by servicemen of the Ukrainian army. 180 776 232 Incidents

память жертвы ато Eight Ukrainian soldiers killed, 16 wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker Over the past day, eight Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 16 received injuries in combat activities. 65 350 232 Incidents

Ukrainian Soldiers Prevented Terrorist Group’s Breakthrough in Donetsk Region - ATO Press-Center The illegal armed groups repeatedly stormed the Ukrainian troops’ positions in the Donetsk airport today. 79 504 232 Incidents

ато Russian-terrorist forces’ offensive near 29th and 31st checkpoints was stifled - ATO press center The night in the ATO area was tense, like yesterday. The terrorists fired at the Ukrainian soldiers using all types of weapons. 104 959 232 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

If the Terrorists Refuse to Disarm, We Are Going to Crash Them With all our Powers – Koval The Armed Forces of Ukraine are ready to eliminate the terrorists if they will not disarm. 48 611 232 Ukrainian Politics

Four Ukrainian soldiers killed in Novolaspa engagement, six wounded, - "Right Sector" Anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces and pro-Russian militants have engaged in furious fighting near Novolaspa, the Donetsk region, which resulted in killing of four Ukrainian soldiers. 43 100 231 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

авдеевка Ukrainian Army Soldiers and Volunteer Battalion Fighters Freeing Avdiivka from Terrorists. VIDEO The operation to liberate Avdiivka lasted two days. The armed forces detachments and volunteer squads were involved in the battle. 115 933 231 Incidents

армия военные солдаты военнослужащие ато Terrorists Left Karlivka Fleeing from the Ukrainian Army The terrorists left the village of Karlivka in the Donetsk region and retreated in the direction of Donetsk, running away from the offensive of the ATO forces. 117 164 231 Incidents

днепропетровск крови сдача Hundreds of people donate blood for wounded Donetsk airport defenders in Dnipropetrovsk. PHOTOS Hundreds of Dnipropetrovsk residents stand in lines to blood donor centers, wishing to help treat wounded soldiers who defended the Donetsk airport. 58 909 230 Ukrainian Politics

широков Andrii Shyrokov, father of five children, killed at Svitlodarsk salient, - volunteer Mysiahin. PHOTOS Soldier Andrii Shyrokov (call sign 'Family Man'), Dnipro City resident and father of five children, was killed in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone. 120 431 230 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Svitlodarsk fighting

Russia to Send Another Military Convoy for the Invasion of Ukraine - NSDC Russia has amassed a large convoy of military equipment not far from Gukovo checkpoint, which is likely to try to break into the Ukraine. 82 344 230 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

ато North of Luhansk Region and the Town of Krasnyi Liman have been Secured from Terrorists - Pashynskyi North of Luhansk region and the town of Krasnyi Liman in Donetsk region have been completely Secured from terrorists 56 849 230 Ukrainian Politics

армия украинская Battalion Donbas and Regular Army Units Entered Ilovaisk with Fierce Fighting Volunteer Battalion Donbas fought its path to the town of Ilovaisk which is situated west of Donetsk. 113 061 229 Incidents

Terrorist Leader Strelok: We Suffered Big Losses of Vehicles and Weaponry One of the terrorist leaders Ihor Hyrkin (Strelok/Shooter) acknowledges that the situation in the Donbas is deteriorating by the day. 106 840 229 Incidents

снбо карта ато Situation in the Donbas According to NSDC as of August 10. DOCUMENT National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine demonstrated the situation in eastern Ukraine, where the active phase of the anti-terrorist operation is in progress. 199 652 229 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов Russian General Staff prepares offensive in Donbas, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov has traveled to the forward defense line of Ukraine's Armed Forces due to escalation in the Donbas. 146 924 229 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Personnel Decisions Will Be Taken with Respect to the Last Week Battles - Poroshenko After analyzing last week's events in the area of ​​ATO, personnel decisions will be taken, President Poroshenko says. 79 936 229 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

назаров "General Nazarov said he would clear himself of Ilovaisk accusations," - former ATO speaker. VIDEO Former press officer of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) headquarters Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi told about events that preceded the IL-76 tragedy, which killed 49 people in 2014, and about major General Viktor Nazarov's reaction. 117 851 229 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

каска General Staff voiced official Ukrainian troops’ losses during ATO The Armed Forces of Ukraine soldiers’ death toll is 1,915 military since the beginning of the anti-terrorist operation. 87 264 229 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

широкино shyrokyne Never invite "Russian world", - images of liberated Shyrokyne. PHOTOS Blogger and soldier of Right Sector Olena Bіlozerska visited the village of Shyrokyne and took pictures of it after the "Russian world" had taken the leave. 96 426 229 Incidents

ато Ukrainian Soldiers Completely Surrounded Horlivka - Tymchuk The ATO conducted a series of successful offensives in the area of anti-terrorist operation. 119 202 229 Ukrainian Politics

армия луганск рф No Losses Among Military Personnel and Civilians Over Past 24 Hours The National Security and Defense Council reports that there were no losses among Ukrainian troops on Dec. 13. 10 594 229 Ukrainian Politics

38 Donbas Towns and Vllages Are De-energized by Militants. Civilians Flee Away 38 settlements in the Donetsk region were de-energized as a result of the militants’ activities. 46 211 228 Ukrainian Politics

иловайск Anniversary of Ilovaisk tragedy - grave crime still unsolved A year ago, Ilovaisk was fiercely fought for by Ukrainian Armed Forces and police units on one side, and armed groups of the unrecognized terrorist "DPR" and Russian Armed Forces on the other. The fighting began on Aug. 18, 2014. 32 386 228 Ukrainian Politics

Details of Ukrainian Servicemen Being Fired at Returning From Russia The group of unarmed Ukrainian servicemen returning from the territory of the Russian Federation was attacked today. Four military were wounded. 103 264 228 Incidents

Enemy drones dropped phosphorus grenades at ammunition depot of 93rd Mechanized Brigade, - General Staff The General Staff said that the enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) committed attack on the military ammunition depot in Hrodivka village (the Donetsk region) using phosphorus grenades on the night of Feb. 19. 62 483 228 Incidents

Withdrawal of heavy weapons has not yet completed in Donbas - OSCE The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine observed continued violations of the ceasefire near Shyrokyne village, the Donetsk airport, and Luhansk city. 8 041 228 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

сепар Former Terrorist Commandant of Mariupol Detained. PHOTO On Nov. 6, 2014, in the course of a special operation in Mariupol, the Criminal Investigation Department in conjunction with special unit of the Interior Ministry Sokol and the National Guard detained citizen K, a 39 year-old native of Mariupol, call-sign "Roma Khipish". 113 821 228 Ukrainian Politics

армия военные солдаты военнослужащие ато "Day of Silence" Is Declared in ATO Area: Army Suspended Offensive. Terrorists Shelled Village by Grads The terrorists do not respect the "Day of Silence" declared at the request of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on the cessation of hostilities near the crash site of a Malaysian Boeing. 78 924 227 Ukrainian Politics