Debaltseve salient

Debaltseve bypass road not occupied by the enemy, but passing it without casualties is impossible - Butusov The situation at the Debaltseve bridgehead is extremely difficult. 17.02.15 20:29 141 801 380 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Russian militant: "All 'DPR' operations are led by Russian generals". PHOTOS The commander of one of the "DPR" units Russian citizen Dmitriy Sapozhnikov revealed previously unknown details of the battle for Debaltseve. According to him, the operation was led by regular Russian officers, including generals. 31.03.15 16:23 119 598 378 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Debaltseve salient

40 soldiers killed at Debaltseve bridgehead brought to Dnipropetrovsk region hospital Today, on Feb. 23, bodies of 18 Ukrainian soldiers killed during the battle for Debaltseve bridgehead were brought to the morgues of the Dnipropetrovsk region. 22.02.15 18:21 82 025 360 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Separatists refused to respect cease-fire and used advanced weapons near Debaltseve - Stoltenberg NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the situation in Ukraine was deteriorating. 18.02.15 14:35 108 190 359 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Putin claims "significant decrease in combat activity in Donbas" Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized significant reduction of combat activity in the Donbas. 18.02.15 02:00 51 390 351 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Terrorists abandon their positions and checkpoints near Horlivka, Donetsk region The enemy is abandoning its positions and checkpoints at indecisive directions near Horlivka, the Donetsk region. A convoy with bodies of killed Russian mercenaries advanced towards the Russian Federation. 29.01.15 10:49 179 437 351 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko designates troop pullout from Debaltseve one of best Ukrainian Army operations Ukrainian troops’ withdrawal from Debaltseve (the Donetsk region) in February 2015 was one of the best military operations carried out by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 22.02.16 17:33 35 923 339 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Terrorists are shelling at all directions. Most difficult situation is around Vuhlehirsk. MAP During the past day, the situation in the zone of the anti-terrorist operation remained difficult. The terrorists fired at the Ukrainian positions at all directions, but the fiercest battles were fought in the area of Vuhlehirsk. 30.01.15 14:34 88 092 338 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

More than 90 Ukrainian soldiers captured on Debaltseve bridgehead - Joint Staff The militants resorted to another provocation today being unable to announce their military successes in the battles with the Armed Forces of Ukraine – they demonstrated captured Ukrainian soldiers. 19.02.15 17:30 81 136 336 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Debaltseve salient

From the very beginnng, the command envisioned crisis in Debaltseve and informed Joint Staff of entrapment near Lohvynove - Butusov The Joint Staff did not take enough action to cover the group's rear and unblock entrapped soldiers. 03.03.15 10:17 104 775 327 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Most difficult situation is near Debaltseve. Militants conducted assaults three times During the day, the most tense situation has been observed at Debaltseve direction. 26.01.15 22:52 111 005 317 Ukrainian Politics

"Life News" exposed Russian Federation Army's 136th Motorized Rifle Brigade in Debaltseve. PHOTO The Russian propaganda medium flashed a Russian army regular detachment participating in battles in the Donbas in its story about Debaltseve. 16.02.15 14:41 302 394 315 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

14 Ukrainian soldiers killed, 172 wounded Wednesday - NSDC Over the past day, 14 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the ATO area. 19.02.15 13:22 46 774 313 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Debaltseve occupied by terrorists: images from the demolished city. PHOTOS A week after the Ukrainian army left Debaltseve, the Donetsk region, the terrorists began to settle in the demolished city. 23.02.15 12:36 177 925 311 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Russian terrorists continue killing civilians: four people died over the night, including one 3-year old Four civilians were killed by the terrorists' shelling Monday night: one in Avdiivka, three in Vuhlehirsk, including a child of 3 years. 02.02.15 13:04 38 795 309 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Chief of Staff of Sector C reported to president on complete withdrawal of troops from Debaltseve Chief of staff of Ukrainian troops in sector C reported to the president of Ukraine on the withdrawal of the Ukrainian troops from Debaltseve bridgehead on Thursday. 19.02.15 21:07 127 369 308 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian Army prevented terrorists' breakthrough near Artemivsk - Debaltseve motorway. PHOTOS Ukrainian Army prevented terrorists from breakthrough near Artemivsk-Debaltseve motorway. 09.02.15 15:29 191 104 300 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Debaltseve salient. Operational environment as of Feb. 12, 2 a.m. from Butusov The enemy remains in control of Lohvynove area. 12.02.15 11:36 273 868 296 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

"Ditches, gutters, everything is destroyed. Restoring Debaltseve is useless. It needs to be rebuilt from scratch," - Ukrainian soldiers on the city destroyed by Russian terrorists. VIDEO More than a hundred wounded from Debaltseve have been delivered to Artemivsk hospital. Some were brought by comrades, some came on their own. 18.02.15 19:25 142 880 293 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

40 wounded soldiers evacuated from Debaltseve by back roads Kirovohrad car battalion managed to evacuate 40 soldiers wounded in Debaltseve clashes to Artemivsk hospital before the beginning of the cease-fire. 15.02.15 17:02 90 962 275 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Latest Russian radio station which can communicate directly with Moscow spotted at Debaltseve - Investigation. PHOTO At the peak of escalation of the Donbas war, a photographer captured a Russian R-166-0.5 radio station on K1SH1 chassis in Lohvynove near Debaltseve. 23.02.15 17:06 247 778 271 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Debaltseve is controlled by Ukrainian army; militant attacks only destroy the infrastructure of the city – ATO press center Today, the terrorists fired at the positions of the Ukrainian troops 42 times. Once again, the enemy has concentrated its efforts on Debaltseve direction. 04.02.15 21:50 39 480 261 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Terrorists pull in dozens of tanks and armored vehicles to Debaltseve - InfoResist Russian-terrorist troops are regrouping forces and facilities near the city of Debaltseve trying to turn the tide in their favor after unsuccessful offensive in the vicinity of Vuhlehirsk. 04.02.15 08:27 51 082 254 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

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 15:14 272 610 252 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

At least 300 Ukrainian soldiers were killed during hostilities in Mariupol, Donetsk airport and near Debaltseve in 2015 - Butusov There are about 60 bodies of the Ukrainian soldiers left on the territory occupied by the enemy after the "ordered withdrawal of troops" from Debaltseve. 04.03.15 12:34 48 668 248 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

NATO Commander Europe concerned about situation in Debaltseve NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of U.S. European Command, General Philip Breedlove expressed concern regarding the situation in Debaltseve. 17.02.15 22:15 50 930 247 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

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. 13.02.15 20:09 75 094 235 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

"The shelling was so intense that it was impossible to leave the dugout" - Ukrainian troops withdrew from Debaltseve. VIDEO Ukrainian detachments are being redeployed from Debaltseve to Artemivsk. 18.02.15 17:00 105 432 223 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

One of the officers who wrote the open letter to president: There was essentially no talk about what happened in Debaltseve The officers who wrote an open letter to the president did not plan on publicity. 07.04.15 13:35 72 440 215 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Another Russian mercenary killed near Debaltseve was buried in Barnaul, Russia. PHOTO Russian terrorist Alexander Usov, originally from Russian city of Barnaul, was killed while storming Ukrainian city of Debaltseve on Feb. 14, 2015. 17.03.15 18:03 102 384 209 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

"This is a ghost city" - destroyed Vuhlehirsk after terrorists' seizure. VIDEO Vuhlehirsk is one of the cities of the Donetsk region that has been destroyed after fierce fighting at the Debaltseve salient this winter. 07.04.15 15:50 73 271 202 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Artemivsk hospital received 170 wounded soldiers of the Ukrainian army in one day Over the course of Feb. 18 the hospital in Artemivsk, the Donetsk region, where Ukrainian units retreat from Debaltseve bridgehead, received 170 wounded Ukrainian fighters. The figure is not yet final, the wounded are being brought in. 18.02.15 23:43 50 055 200 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Terrorists keep shelling Ukrainian Army positions: the militants make every effort to seize Debaltseve - ATO press center The militants continue conducting massive artillery strikes on the Ukrainian army positions in the Donbas. 17.02.15 12:29 58 423 196 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

2,500 militants and Russian soldiers fighting in the vicinity of Debaltseve bridgehead Over the recent days the Russian-terrorist troops continued to accumulate forces and resources in the area of the Debaltseve bridgehead. 28.01.15 11:36 33 855 195 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists attempt an offensive. The most difficult situation is near Debaltseve. Tank-on-tank engagement occurred near Krymske Terrorists became more active at several directions starting Thursday morning. 22.01.15 16:57 98 533 194 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

No easing of Debaltseve situation. The enemy continues shooting - NSDC The militants do not comply with the cease-fire in Debaltseve. The Ukrainian military remain in their positions. 16.02.15 21:43 59 586 191 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Information about Ukrainian troops' offensive near Debaltseve, Vuhlehirsk not true, - ATO speaker Lysenko Presidential Administration speaker on anti-terrorist operation (ATO) matters Andrii Lysenko denied information about an alleged offensive of Ukrainian troops intended to recapture Debaltseve and Vuhlehirsk (the Donetsk region) that appeared in Russian media. 29.06.16 21:10 79 503 189 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Militants showing increased activity. Most difficult situation is near Debaltseve – ATO press center During the day, the illegal armed groups showed increased activity in certain areas. 22.01.15 20:49 46 266 184 Ukrainian Politics

Muzhenko avoids conversation about losing Debaltseve bridgehead. MPs will visit the chief of the General Staff themselves - Tymchuk MPs, members of the parliamentary committee on Debaltseve events intend to go to Head of the General Staff of the armed forces Viktor Muzhenko to clarify the circumstances that led to the loss of Debaltseve bridgehead since the latter has been evading the meeting in every possible way. 23.04.15 11:05 36 236 183 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Conversation with Muzhenko on Debaltseve bridgehead failed again. Chief of Staff scheduled a meeting and then ‘flew away to a training exercise’ - Tymchuk Parliament members of the Committee on Debaltseve events could not meet with Chief of Staff Viktor Muzhenko due to him urgently ‘flying away to a training exercise’. 23.04.15 17:10 36 413 182 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Situation in Debaltseve remains tense. Enemy shelling the city with all kinds of weapons – ATO press center The shelling of the Ukrainian positions in the ATO area continued virtually along the whole demarcation line. throughout the day 05.02.15 21:20 31 240 181 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian tanker from Debaltseve: "Every day we have tank battles. The enemy's got a lot of new tanks" Ukrainian soldier Yevhen Horinov states that the militants in Debaltseve, the Donetsk region, where active hostilities are currently under way, received a lot of tanks. 05.02.15 17:48 159 069 178 Incidents

'Russian world' arrived to Debaltseve: Russian occupants destroy residential buildings with artillery fire. VIDEO Residential blocks of Debaltseve were massively shelled by artillery during the attacks of the Russian terrorists in February. 06.04.15 13:01 71 583 176 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Militants deny OSCE mission access to Debaltseve – Presidential Administration Observers of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) are still unable to get into the city of Debaltseve in the Donetsk region. 17.02.15 21:05 23 600 172 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Separatists flagrantly violated cease-fire agreement - PACE President The PACE president condemns the flagrant violation of the cease-fire in the Donbas by the terrorists: the militants have a clear intention of extended control over the region. 18.02.15 20:16 50 633 159 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Heroes of Debaltseve Lomako and Brekharia, called instigators by the General Staff, were decorated with the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi of the 3rd degree Vladyslav Lomako was among those officers of the Armed Forces, who signed the letter to the Commander-in-Chief, demanding the resignation of the General Staff command for the defeat in Debaltseve. 16.03.15 15:29 90 776 154 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian villages and towns with Grad rocket systems. Situation in Vuhlehirsk remains tense The militants attacked the Army positions and civilian population in the ATO zone during last night. 31.01.15 08:08 95 669 153 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Debaltseve salient

Terrorists shelled Debaltseve police department with Grad rocket system setting town on fire The militants continue to shell the town of Debaltseve in the Donetsk region. 14.02.15 12:17 64 270 152 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient