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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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николаев Serhiy Nikolaev, photographer of Segodnya newspaper, killed today in shelling near Pisky village. PHOTOS "Sergei Nikolaev was wounded. He died in hospital." 136 027 227 Ukrainian Politics

аваков Reasonable Militants Will Get a Few More Hours to Lay Down Their Weapons - Interior Minister Addressed the Terrorists. VIDEO Interior Minister Arsen Avakov stated that the militants have a couple of hours to lay down their arms and weapons. 54 993 227 Incidents

красногоровка krasnohorivka 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. 77 713 227 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обстрел разруха руины тошковка Militants continue to wipe off entire neighborhoods, - JCCC During the meeting of trilateral contact group in Minsk, Aug. 26, illegal armed units cynically sabotaged the negotiation process, dramatically increasing shelling of Ukrainian forces positions and peaceful settlements, including from banned heavy weaponry. 38 746 227 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian and Western intelligence confirm the possibility of militants’ advance - Parubii First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, former National Security and Defense Council Secretary Andrii Parubii believes that the Russian Federation and the Russia-backed terrorists may launch an offensive in the near future. 69 563 227 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Residents of Donetsk and Luhansk Are Asked to Leave the Cities: Storming Is on the Way The National Security and Defense Council asks residents of Donetsk and Lugansk, captured by the terrorists, to leave the city through the corridors, organized by the Ukrainian military, as storming is currently being prepared. 82 303 226 Ukrainian Politics

наемник Russian Security Officers Instructed about Pricing: Killed Ukrainian Officer - $1,000, Soldier - $300" - Captured Mercenary. VIDEO Near Sloviansk the ATO forces detained a mercenary who is a citizen of the Russian Federation. 55 402 226 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

террористы During the Night Russia Again Shelled Ukrainian Troops from Its Territory There are no significant changes over the last night special changes in the ATO area. 42 372 226 Ukrainian Politics

Part of Terrorists Left Luhansk. Militants are Trying to Leave for Russia - ATO Headquarters A part of the terrorist forces with armored vehicles has begun to leave the territory of Luhansk and retreat to the Ukrainian-Russian border in small groups. 146 390 226 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko Intends to Grant Ukrainian Citizenship to Foreigners Fighting in ATO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that he would sign a decree granting citizenship of Ukraine to foreigners fighting in the ATO area. 21 212 226 Ukrainian Politics

Successful Actions of the Anti Terrorist Operation Caused Panic in the Ranks of Terrorists: Militants ask for Help of Russia and Crimea – Tymchuk According to the latest information of "Information Resistance" group, the successful action of Anti Terrorist Operation (ATO) forces caused panic in the ranks of Donbas terrorists. 164 617 226 Incidents

Terrorists continue shelling Ukrainian positions. 22 militants killed today. As of 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29, the situation in the ATO area remains tense. The terrorists continue to fire at the positions of the ATO forces and towns. 29 246 226 Ukrainian Politics

1 Experts Obtained Evidence of Terrorists Using Russian MLRS Uragan. PHOTOS The Ukrainian military experts have acquired evidence that the terrorists use Russian MLRS Uragan (the hurricane) in hostilities against the National Guard of Ukraine 116 899 226 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

боевик аброськин "Commander said we would go to Rostov-on-Don to receive equipment," - detained militant interrogated Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Main Directorate in the Donetsk region Viacheslav Abroskin released a video of interrogation of a Somalia gang militant. 65 139 226 Ukrainian Politics

Military truck that exploded near Shchastia was fired at from an anti-tank guided missile Interior Ministry of Ukraine in the Luhansk region confirms the military truck explosion near the town of Shchastia. According to law enforcement officers, the truck with Ukrainian soldiers was fired from ATGM. 52 706 225 Ukrainian Politics

авто помощь машина солдаты ато бойцы военным воины патрульная украинским Ukrainian Soldiers Cut Off the Road that Connected Terrorists and Was Used to Supply Arms from Russia The offensive of the ATO forces simultaneously in different directions in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions made ​​it impossible for the terrorists to organize defense in all areas due to the acute shortage of people and arms. 109 652 225 Ukrainian Politics

ато Ukrainian soldiers seize large number of Russian weapons after recent battle near Zaitseve, - ATO press center. PHOTOS The anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces seized a large number of terrorists’ Russian-made weapons near Zaitseve. 144 974 225 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

оружие From Russia with "love": Museum of Great Patriotic War in Kyiv opened exhibition of Russian weapons captured from terrorists. VIDEO The Museum of Great Patriotic War opened an exhibition of weapons which were seized in the eastern Ukraine during the anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 52 816 225 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

дзержинск Dzerzhynsk is Under Complete Control of the Security Forces. PHOTOS Dzerzhynsk (the Donetsk region) is completely swept for terrorists and is under the control of the Ukrainian military. 124 013 225 Incidents

война армия Tough Situation in the ATO Area: Terrorists Are Carring Out Counterattacks and Waiting for Reinforcement from Russia The situation in the ATO area remains difficult. After Ukrainian forces liberated a number of districts, the terrorists have launched several counterattacks to retake lost ground. The most harsh counterattacks of the militants are in the area of Savur-Mohyla, earlier taken by the Ukrainian troops. 78 124 225 Ukrainian Politics

армия Ukrainian Paratroopers Repaired IFV Captured from Russian Soldiers in Combat. PHOTOS The Ukrainian paratroopers repaired IFV, which they seized in combat from their Pskov "colleagues". 100 710 225 Incidents

техника полигон 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. 24 557 225 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

террористы After a Night Battle in Donetsk Terrorists Began to Leave Position En Masse On the Outskirts of the City Gunmen opened fire on a military unit # 2398 near Avdiivka. 129 081 225 Incidents

плен обмен 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. 36 084 225 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

турчинов Turchynov: 2017 to be decisive year in occupied territories liberation National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov believes that 2017 will be a decisive year in liberation of the occupied territories. 92 064 224 Ukrainian Politics

итальянец-боевик Italian mercenary Francesco Estatico detained in Ukraine. PHOTOS Ukrainian border guards detained a citizen of Italy who was going to join the ‘DPR’ terrorists near the Maiorsk checkpoint. 82 644 224 Ukrainian Politics

мобилизация Fourth wave of mobilization will last one and a half to two months - Chief of Staff Muzhenko The fourth wave of mobilization is needed for rotation of the military personnel and improving qualification. 97 351 224 Ukrainian Politics

Rusia uses new methods of hybrid war against Ukraine, - Presidential Administration Russia is starting to use new methods of hybrid war against Ukraine. 77 502 224 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

ato ATO Forces Continue Offensive on Terrorists - Turchynov The Verkhovna Rada Chairman informed that the forces of the anti-terrorist operations continue active offensive against militants in eastern Ukraine. 84 842 224 Ukrainian Politics

"This Convoy Does Not Exist": NSDC Denied the Information on the Russian Servicemen Breakthrough from the Taganrog Direction NSDC Information Analysis Center speaker Andrii Lysenko disproved the reports about the Russian regular troops entering the territory of Ukraine from the Taganrog direction. 57 307 223 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

боевики Army Scouts Eliminated Two DPR Terrorist Snipers. PHOTO A sniper duo from the DPR terrorist group was eliminated near Mariupol. 119 026 223 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian Soldiers Finished Mopping Up Mala Ivanivka and Andrianivka: Russian Mercenaries Are Leaving Alchevsk in Panic The Ukrainian troops liberated the town of Chornukhyne and continue to block Ilovaisk. 137 571 223 Ukrainian Politics

боевик 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. 165 304 223 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

школы Terrorists destroyed 40 educational institutions in Luhansk region - Moskal. PHOTOS 40 schools and kindergartens were destroyed in the Luhansk region since the hostilities in Eastern Ukraine began. 19 865 223 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko: First counter-sniper systems deployed near Avdiivka, Shyrokyne today Poroshenko: First counter-sniper systems deployed near Avdiivka, Shyrokyne today Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko says the first counter-sniper systems were installed on the outskirts of Avdiivka and Shyrokyne villages of the Donetsk region today. 44 298 222 Tech

память One soldier died and 20 were injured over last 24 hours 20 Ukrainian soldiers were injured and one was killed in the ATO zone on Jan. 23. 18 756 222 Ukrainian Politics

NSDC Denies the Death of the 79th Airmobile Brigade Mykolaiv 79th airmobile brigade draws duty in the ATO area performing combat missions. 108 850 222 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

A Fierce Battle for Yasynuvata Town Is Taking Place There is the all-out battle for the town of Yasynuvata in the Donetsk region. 80 380 222 Incidents

танки Ukroboronprom hands new batch of upgraded T-64B1 tanks to Ukrainian Armed Forces Ukroboronprom State Group Company supplied another batch of T-64B1 tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 92 373 222 Tech

порошенко Poroshenko offers NATO to use ATO experience: "No member of the alliance has Ukraine’s battlefield experience with the modern Russian army" Poroshenko offers NATO to use Ukraine's experience in confronting Russia's aggression. 43 869 222 Ukrainian Politics

военнослужащие ато широкино военне servicemen ato shyrokyne military Battle underway in Shyrokyne near Mariupol A clash is currently taking place in Shyrokyne village not far from Mariupol. 67 636 222 Incidents

оружие "Sold in all military stores of Donbas": unexpected trophy found after defeat of terrorists. PHOTOS Ukrainian troops got a needed weapon lacking at the front – automatic sniper rifle "Cord", caliber 12.7. It is a trophy captured from the terrorists, and so far it is just one piece. This rifle is designed to stop the APC, "Ural", "Kamaz" etc., with a single shot into the engine. 267 145 222 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия ато Ukrainian Army Began to Liberate the city of Dzerzhynsk: the Local Headquarters of Militants Captured The Ukrainian Army captured local headquarters of militants in Dzerzhynsk (Donetsk region) and began liberation of the city from terrorist groups. 120 295 221 Incidents

техника грады отвод 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. 31 034 221 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

контрабанда блокада поезд донбасса SBU detained largest batch of contraband food since the beginning of ATO The Security Service of Ukraine together with the State Fiscal Service, the police and the State Border Guard Service conducted a special operation, which resulted in seizure of the largest batch of smuggled food since the beginning of the anti-terrorist operation. 69 501 221 Incidents

Poroshenko Instructed Security Officials to Ensure "Day of Silence" on Dec. 9 President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with the heads of law enforcement agencies regarding the situation in the Donbas. 42 614 221 Ukrainian Politics

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. 98 927 220 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

минобороны армия ато At the Forefront of the Fight against Terrorism. PHOTOS The servicemen of the Ukrainian Army who perform tasks in certain areas within the anti-terrorist operations continue with honor and dignity to fulfill the constitutional obligation to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, protecting civilians from criminal and terrorist groups. 94 050 219 Photo News