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Ilovaisk, a name etched in the memory of every Ukrainian, marks a site of significant conflict and heartrending tragedy during the war in Ukraine. Each year, the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine casts a somber light on the events at Ilovaisk, where many soldiers fought and fell in the quest for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Key figures like President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi honor these heroes, reminding us of the sacrifices made for freedom.
Notably, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strategic operations, including recent strikes on militant positions in Ilovaisk, underscore ongoing efforts to secure the area. Meanwhile, legal and investigatory actions continue to evolve, with Ukrainian law enforcement charging Russian officials like Deputy Defense Minister Andrey Kartapolov, underscoring accountability efforts for war crimes.
Commemorative events and memorial services at places like Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv offer spaces for public mourning and reflection. Exhibitions and documentaries provide deeper insights into the harrowing experiences of those who fought in the 2014 battles, ensuring that the stories of bravery and sacrifice continue to resonate.
As the community, nation, and world remember Ilovaisk, the call for justice remains loud, with ongoing demands to bring those responsible for military decisions to account. The dialogue about Ilovaisk not only honors the past but also steers the conversation towards the future of peace and stability in the region.
Notably, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strategic operations, including recent strikes on militant positions in Ilovaisk, underscore ongoing efforts to secure the area. Meanwhile, legal and investigatory actions continue to evolve, with Ukrainian law enforcement charging Russian officials like Deputy Defense Minister Andrey Kartapolov, underscoring accountability efforts for war crimes.
Commemorative events and memorial services at places like Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv offer spaces for public mourning and reflection. Exhibitions and documentaries provide deeper insights into the harrowing experiences of those who fought in the 2014 battles, ensuring that the stories of bravery and sacrifice continue to resonate.
As the community, nation, and world remember Ilovaisk, the call for justice remains loud, with ongoing demands to bring those responsible for military decisions to account. The dialogue about Ilovaisk not only honors the past but also steers the conversation towards the future of peace and stability in the region.
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Ukraine: The president's offshore tax plan. INVESTIGATION A giant leak of documents on corruption across the globe reveals financial schemes by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. 435 287 2 086 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal
Russian Armor near Ilovaisk: "I haven’t Seen Tanks of this Type Before". VIDEO Another confirmation of the Russian armored vehicles presence on the territory of Ukraine. 412 396 380 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Beheaded bodies of two Ukrainian prisoners from 39th Battalion, executed by Russian mercenaries, returned home Death of Dniprodzerzhynsk residents Volodymyr Yarovyi and Volodymyr Shevchenko, who had been long in captivity, was confirmed today. 241 526 1 051
Poroshenko Explained Ilovaisk Tragedy Causes Delayed reinforcements became the reason of the Ilovaisk encirclement. 237 868 456 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
General Staff shifts responsibility for Ilovaisk on soldiers, - Butusov Some facts in the General Staff report on Ilovaisk tragedy are wrong. 189 071 1 056
Donbas battalion fighters freed from captivity showed unique photos and videos confirming Russian army's participation in aggression against Ukraine. PHOTOS The National Museum of Military History of Ukraine replenished its collection with unique photos and videos dedicated to battles for Ilovaisk and Chervonosilske in late August 2014. 186 286 320 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Three Donbas Battalion Fighters Destroyed 2 Tanks and 2 IFVs while Breaking Out of Ilovaisk. PHOTOS Three soldiers of the Donbas battalion with call signs Usach, Brest, and Buhor managed to destroy several units of the enemy's equipment while breaking out of the terrorist encirclement in Ilovaisk. 172 453 304
Military negligence must be punished – Former ATO spokesman on lies about Ilovaisk tragedy. VIDEO Former ATO spokesman Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi has filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 163 881 568
Defense Minister Heletei Asked Journalists About the Situation With Ilovaisk Entrapment During the tragedy at Ilovaisk then head of the Defense Ministry Valerii Heleteii did not have a comprehensive grasp of what was happening. 118 080 264 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
"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. 117 924 229 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
Butusov: Investigation of the Ilovaisk Tragedy Shows Commander-In-Chief's Utter Cynicism and Disrespect of Society The investigation of the Ilovaisk tragedy allows to make conclusions and reforms of the military forces management and organization system. The tragedy in the D sector did not get public response, and it turned out that the Ministry of Defence and the General Staff did not come up with any conclusions. Later they made the same mistakes in the Southern front and near Luhansk. 117 123 593
"This Is a Political Show" – Minister of Defense Heletei Kicks Up a Fuss at Ilovaisk Committee Hearing Defense Minister Valerii Heletei insists on dealing with issues related to the Ilovaisk tragedy behind closed doors. 113 550 306 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
General Staff announced its version of Ilovaisk tragedy - Chief of Staff and President clean-handed General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has issued a 24-page document entitled "Analysis of the anti-terrorist operation and consequences of the Russian invasion in Ukraine in August-September 2014." 106 311 510 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Reinforcements Are Coming to Ukrainian Troops in Ilovaisk - Semenchenko The Donbas battalion commander Semen Semenchenko received information about the convoys and assault groups moving out towards Ilovaisk. 100 298 280
General Lytvyn Fled from Ilovaisk Leaving Weapons and Equipment - Dnipro-1 Battalion Commander Bereza The Dnipro volunteer battalion commander Yurii Bereza told about leader of the sector "D", General Lytvyn’s flight from Ilovaisk, which led to great losses among the Ukrainian soldiers. 99 938 207 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
Parliament Commission: Heletei and Muzhenko Are Responsible for Ilovaisk Tragedy The tragedy at Ilovaisk was a result of inadequate actions of Defense Minister Valerii Heletei and Chief of General Staff Viktor Muzhenko, wrongful appointments in the power block, and the fact that the President did not initiate the imposition of martial law. This was stated in the preliminary conclusion report regarding the events by the temporary investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada. 97 980 435
Muzhenko’s And Heletei’s Passivity Doomed Surrounded Ukrainian Troops to Bloody Breakthrough Near Ilovaisk – Butusov Sector D commander Petro Lytvyn gave an interview to Dzerkalo Tyzhdnia. Lytvyn documented it with his D sector war diary, from which you can conclude that ATO commander Viktor Muzhenko and Defense Minister Valerii Heletei are fully responsible for the latest decisions, inadequate assessment of the situation and the Army losses. They should be first to blame. They controlled the situation and did nothing. 97 750 372
"There is no censorship, the material was incorrect" - editors of ‘Novaya Buryatia’ withdrawn article about the burnt Buryat tankman. PHOTOS Novaya Buryatia newspaper has withdrawn from the issue the article telling of Dorji Batomunkuiev, the Russian Armed Forces career tankman who received burns in battle near Debaltseve, and is currently under treatment at Mogoytuy central district hospital. 95 703 280 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Investigators have Muzhenko’s and Khomchak’s testimonies on talks with Russian General Staff on safe escape route, - Lutsenko on Ilovaisk tragedy The proper procedure of combat operations planning was violated during prearrangement of the operation in Ilovaisk. 93 428 257 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
I will give my life to punish all guilty of Ilovaisk tragedy – commander of Donbas battalion assault team Kostanchuk. VIDEO All these generals are irresponsible brutes who will be punished, participant of the Ilovaisk battle said. 92 964 460
107 Ukrainian and 300 Russian soldiers Killed near Ilovaisk - Defense Minister Defense Minister Valerii Heletei states that at least 107 Ukrainian and more than 300 Russian soldiers were killed in the battle near Ilovaisk (Donetsk region). 87 518 334 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Battle for Donetsk
Chief of Staff Muzhenko's accusations regarding Ilovaisk rejoined by Interior Ministry, - Butusov Interior Ministry reacted to Chief of Staff Muzhenko's accusations and provided documents, showing who and by which order sent volunteer battalions in the ATO area, and who they subordinated. 83 847 473
Battalion Commanders Explained What Caused Ilovaisk Tragedy Dnipro battalion commander Yurii Bereza believes that the tragedy near Ilovaisk was caused by the invasion of the Russian troops. 78 418 189 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
Ilovaisk encirclement investigation finished A lot of Ukrainian soldiers have been encircled by Russian terrorists near Ilovaisk last summer. And now, the Military Prosecutor's Office has almost finished the Ilovaisk encirclement investigation. 73 528 308 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
"Some stories about Ukrainian servicemen breaking out from encirclement are horrifying and hard to believe," - ‘Shadows of Ilovaisk’ documentary maker Bohdan Pilenko. VIDEO On Aug. 28 Ukrainian TV channels aired a new documentary dedicated to the second anniversary of the Ukrainian soldiers’ breakout from Ilovaisk. 71 903 61 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
More than 360 Ukrainian soldiers killed near Ilovaisk - Chief Military Prosecutor Another 180 Ukrainian soldiers went missing. 70 064 205 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ilovaisk Captured by Militants Almost Entirely Ruined: "There Are No Shops, No Houses, the School Was Destroyed". VIDEO Ilovaisk, controlled by the militants, is severely damaged: almost every house downtown destroyed due to the clashes. 68 744 128 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Situation in Ilovaisk Extremely Complicated - NSDC Withdrawal of the Ukrainian forces from the encirclement near Ilovaisk continues. The situation remains extremely difficult, so as a safety measure, the command has classified the details of the operation until it ends. 65 227 117 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Battle for Donetsk
Case on Ilovaisk is on my table. We will make decision, - Lutsenko Responsibility for Ilovaisk tragedy of 2014 has not been exonerated from any official. 64 591 159 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko
"We demand to file the case with court, want to know who is to blame," - survived Ilovaisk fighters launched rally outside PGO. VIDEO Soldiers that survived in the battle for Ilovaisk started a rally near the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO), demanding to punish those responsible for the tragedy that happened two years ago. 62 930 286
Ukrainian Defense Ministry publishes Ilovaisk report; no explanation why Chief of General Staff Muzhenko left the army for parade Defense Ministry of Ukraine has published a report titled "Analysis of combat activities near Ilovaisk after Russian troops' invasion on Aug. 24-29" on its official website. 58 540 309
Full list of soldiers killed near Ilovaisk, - Military Prosecutor Office Chief Military Prosecutor Anatolii Matios has published a full list of Ukrainian servicemen killed, as well as those unidentified as a result of the Ilovaisk tragedy during Aug. 12 - 29, 2014. 57 724 198
Commission on Ilovaisk Complains About Heletei: "Games Continue" The temporary investigative commission (TIC) of the Verkhovna Rada on the tragic events in Ilovaisk continues to complain about Defense Minister Valerii Heletei, who is blocking its work. 56 389 171
Weapons and equipment worth 300 million UAH lost in Ilovaisk tragedy, - Military Prosecutor Matios Anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces lost weapons and military equipment worth 298.3 million UAH ($13 million) in combat activities with mercenaries and Russian military near Ilovaisk, the Donetsk region, in August-September last year. 56 118 283 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
Soldiers who survived Ilovaisk pocket demand to punish generals responsible for tragedy. PHOTOS Soldiers of the Donbas Battalion, who have survived the entrapment near Ilovaisk, demand to immediately refer the case of the Ilovaisk tragedy to court, as well as bring to justice country’s senior military officials responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Ukrainian servicemen. 55 705 243
Deaths of 459 military in battles near Ilovaisk confirmed as of today. 478 servicemen were wounded – Chief military prosecutor The deaths of 459 people as a result of the engagements that took place near Ilovaisk in the Donetsk region is confirmed as of today. 478 more people received injuries of varying severity. 55 224 192
255 Ukrainian military were killed in Ilovaisk withdrawal in 2014 The B sector of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces lost 368 people killed and MIA during the entire Ilovaisk operation in August 2014. 53 467 273 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Two in three breaking out from Ilovaisk were either killed or injured, - MD Stebliuk On anniversary of the Ilovaisk tragedy back in late August 2014, when Ukrainian units got under Russian-terrorist forces fire, while moving in "corridor", Vsevolod Stebliuk, Doctor of Medicine, chief medical officer at Peacemaker volunteer battalion, colonel of medical service speaks about those tragic events. 52 989 187
Russian-backed militants erect monument to Putin's "humanitarian convoys" in Ilovaisk. PHOTO The monument to the so-called "humanitarian convoys" coming from Russia is being erected at the entrance to the occupied Ilovaisk, near the highway leading to the border with Russia. 52 972 109 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Heletei’s New Post Means That Poroshenko Does Not Recognize Ex-Minister’s Responsibility for Ilovaisk Massacre as Well as His Own for Such an Appointment - Butusov Appointment of Valerii Heletei on the position of the Administration of State Guard of Ukraine Head shows that Poroshenko sees no liability of the former Minister of Defence in the events that took place in June-October at the front and in the Defense Ministry. 51 043 264
Heletei, Muzhenko and Lytvyn should be held responsible for Ilovaisk tragedy – Yurii Bereza. VIDEO The Commission of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to investigate the Ilovaisk tragedy is to be reorganized into a Temporary Investigative Commission (TIC) on all violations in the east of Ukraine. 50 232 319
General Staff’s statement on Ilovaisk assault having been initiated by Interior Ministry is lies. Written orders confirm that volunteer battalions were hurried into action according to plan pre-approved by Chief of General Staff, - Butusov Military documents refute the statement of the Chief of General Staff Viktor Muzhenko that the Ilovaisk assault was allegedly initiated by the Interior Ministry, while the army, in turn, was just rescuing the volunteer battalions soldiers involved in the operation a year ago. 49 375 180 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
1,000 People Dead and Missing as Result of Ilovaisk Tragedy – Commission Report Temporary investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada on the tragic events in Ilovaisk (the Donetsk region) states that about 1,000 people were killed, wounded and missing in this area as a result of the fighting. 47 247 370
"People, hardware were torn in tatters in 'green corridor'," - Kyiv commemorates victims of Ilovaisk tragedy. VIDEO The Ukrainian capital marks the anniversary of the Ilovaisk tragedy of 2014 on its Mykhailivska (St. Michael's) Square, paying tribute to those killed and missing in the so-called "green corridor" after a violent onslaught by Russian occupants. 42 037 132 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
March of Unbowed took place in Ukraine's capital on Independence Day. VIDEO+PHOTOS Оn Aug. 24, after the solemn military parade on Khreshchatyk ended, the March of the Unbowed took place in downtown Kyiv, as the families of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, relatives of the dead and missing Ukrainian soldiers marched along the capital's main street. 42 018 102
Putin awards title of Hero of Russia to main suspect in Ilovaisk case General Gerasimov President of Russia Vladimir Putin has awarded the title of Hero of Russia to Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, who is the main suspect in the Ilovaisk case. 40 574 161
Reason for Ilovaisk Tragedy - Action and Inaction of Muzhenko, Lytvyn and Heletei, Dnipro-1 Regiment Commander Commander of Dnipro-1 special purpose regiment, representative of "People's Front" party Yurii Bereza believes that the reason for Ilovaisky entrapment lies in actions and inactions of the officials responsible for carrying out the anti-terrorist operation. 38 968 93
Presidential adviser Biriukov: "No one knows who gave orders in Ilovaisk" Adviser to the president and to minister of defense Yurii Biriukov, having received access to records and documentation can not give a clear answer as to who gave an order regarding Ilovaisk. 38 485 237 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
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