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Operational data from Information Resistance
03.12.2015 - 09:43

Militants are still using artillery units and keeping them in positions on the [neutral] strip along the demarcation line, from which artillery and armored vehicles should have been withdrawn according to the Minsk agreements. Thus, the IR group’s network recorded 14 units of towed artillery and a terrorist MLRS unit (6 pieces) near Spartak (Donetsk). The latter unit was used by terrorists yesterday, 11.25.2015, to fire on the settlement ofHorlivka as a provocation.

Militants, in spite of the “ceasefire” announced by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, continued actively firing on ATO forces’ positions in several sections simultaneously (including from 82 mm and 120 mm, as well as ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns, which, supposedly, have been withdrawn).

In a number of sections, terrorists continue operating at the front line and along the neutral strip in small infantry groups, from 8-10 personnel to a reinforced platoon (30 and more personnel), carrying out various tasks – from sudden precision firing on the ATO forces’ advanced positions, to reconnaissance of the Ukrainian troops’ combat lines through covert surveillance. Militants are also actively using their DRGs (sabotage and reconnaissance groups) in attempts to covertly mine the nearest approaches to ATO forces’ strongholds, checkpoints and communication lines in the nearest tactical rear, etc.

During the past 24 hours, militants repeatedly attempted to “infiltrate” small infantry groups across the line of advanced positions of Ukrainian troops (in the areas ofBolotenne, Syze, and north of Avdiivka). In the vicinity of Syze, terrorists opened fire from 82 mm mortars (3-4 units) on the ATO forces’ positions located southeast of Bolotenne (as a diversion). After that, two groups of 15-20 personnel, operating from theKhryashchivka – Berehove direction under covering fire of up to four AGS-17 automatic grenade launchers, attempted to approach Ukrainian troop positions to reach effective small arms range, and to break through between Syze and Bolotenne. Militants were stopped by the heavy small arms fire of the ATO forces’ advanced unit, and fell back to their original lines after a 30-minute firefight.

In several sections at once, militants are conducting radio reconnaissance and attempting to create radio interference to disrupt the ATO forces’ communication systems. These operations are carried out by units (groups) of specialists from among servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces.

North of Avdiivka, a platoon of militants, supported by two BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles and 82 mm mortars (5-6 units), attempted to advance from the direction ofShyroka Balka and in the direction of Yurivka, between two ATO forces’ strongholds south of Novhorodske. After heavily firing on the ATO forces’ positions, militants eventually fell back to the western outskirts of Shyroka Balka. IFVs provided supporting fire from their positions.

Militants also fired on the positions of the ATO forces in the vicinity of Sakhanka, Shyrokyne, Krasnohorivka, Pisky (including, in the latter two instances, from ZU-23-2), Opytne, Avdiivka (using at least three 120 mm mortars), and Novhorodske (from the on-board guns of armored vehicles and 82 mm mortars). The ATO forces’ positions near Zaitseve and Hladosove were fired on from the direction of Holmivskyi; small arms fire (including heavy machine guns) was recorded on the stretch between Troitskeand Novozvanivka. Militants used AGS-17 grenade launchers and 82 mm mortars to fire on the ATO forces’ positions near Shchastya from the direction of Vesela Hora.

In Donetsk (in the vicinity of Spartak and Donetsk International Airport), militants are rotating the units that regularly fire on and attempt to attack the ATO forces’ positions near Opytne and Pisky. According to our preliminary information, units of different gangs (“separate special purpose battalions”) will be replaced by units of the “motorized rifle brigade” of the “1st Army Corps of the DNR.” South of Stratonavtiv Street (Donetsk), militant armored equipment was spotted while changing position: four BMP-2, two BTR-80 armored personnel carriers, and one Ural truck with ZU-23-2, during the past two days. Beyond the Petrovskyi Bridge, militants are transferring mortar units in the direction of Zhylmaidanchyk [Zhilploshchadka] and Trudovski districts: three mortar units have been transferred over the past 24 hours (each containing 2-3 82 mm Vasilek 2B9 automatic mortars on a trailer).

After the militants transfer armored vehicles to the vicinity of Telmanove (see previous reports of the IR group), fuel shipments are being delivered to the same area. Five fuel tanker trucks were spotted on the march during the past 24 hours.

Repaired armored vehicles are being transferred back to militant units from their repair base in Perevalsk. An armored group consisting of such vehicles (several BTR-80 and two MT-LB) arrived in the vicinity of Zholobok, plus an armored group of five BMP-1, in the vicinity of Frunze.

Pisky. Photograph byMaia Mikhaluk


Operational data from Information Resistance:
Russian-terrorist troops continue actively firing at the ATO forces, using small arms (including heavy machine guns), grenade launchers, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars, anti-aircraft systems, and the on-board weapons of armored combat vehicles.

Over the past weekend [November 28-29], militants fired multiple times on Verkhnotoretske from the direction of camouflaged positions north of Krasnyi Partyzan, using 82 mm mortars and stand-mounted grenade launchers. Krasnohorivka was also shelled from 82 mm mortars and small arms.

Ukrainian troop positions and civilian objects [targets] in the vicinity of Avdiivka(including its eastern outskirts and “Staraya Avdiivka“) were shelled from ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns and 120 mm mortars. At first, fire from small arms, machine guns, and two ZU-23-2 came from the direction of high ground at a height of 251.2 and the wholesale farmer’s market; then, fire from 120 mm mortars came from the direction of Kruta Balka. Also shelled were the ATO forces’ positions in the vicinity of Pisky, Opytne, and Mar’inka.

Militant activity continues in the northern and northwestern outskirts of Horlivka. The ATO forces’ positions are being shelled every day, from the direction of Holmivskyi and Zaitseve, as well as from militant positions north of Mayorskiy Avtorynok[automotive market]. The fire is mainly directed at [Ukrainian] positions in the vicinity of Dacha, Kodema, and Shumy, and at other areas adjacent to the Horlivka – Artemivsk motorway.

Militants of the so-called “Horlivka garrison” are actively discussing the order from the command of the “1st Army Corps of the DNR [Donetsk People’s Republic]” to transfer additional artillery and mortar units (including MLRS and self-propelled artillery units) to the Horlivka – Debaltseve line. Rumors are still circulating about a planned offensive by Russian-terrorist troops in early December 2015. In the eastern outskirt of Horlivka, militants are bringing up weapons and armor closer to the front. A terrorist armored group (three BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, two BMP-1, and three BTR-80 armored personnel carrier) was spotted on the move.

Camouflaged militant tank in Donbas.

Militant activity was also observed in the coastal regions. In the area of Shyrokyne – Sakhanka, militant infantry groups were observed moving in several sections at once, and small arms fire (including from heavy machine guns) was recorded.

In the vicinity of Luhanske, Shchastya, and Syze, militants fired from AGS-17 automatic grenade launchers and small arms. Unsighted small arms fire was recorded in the vicinity of Popasna, Krymske, south of Chermalyk, and east of Hnutove.

Active construction of fortifications and mine obstacles is observed in a number of sections of “DNR”-controlled territory along the demarcation line.

Armored vehicles were spotted on the move in the southern portion of the Donetsk ring highway [Kiltseva Doroha] – four BTR-80 and two BMP-2 moving in the direction of Zalisna Street (Proletarskyi district of Donetsk).

Militants continue transferring “personnel” to the vicinity of Irmino (at this time, it is unknown whether the purpose of the transfer is reinforcement or rotation). Militant units were observed arriving in Novooleksandrivka and Kalynove (in each case, a reinforced platoon to join the forces already concentrated in the area).

New militant units are being transferred through Shakhtarsk and Starobesheve, including for rotation of units deployed at positions between Olenivka and Dokuchajevsk, and further south up to Hranitne. During the past two days, we observed up to 25 truck runs in this direction, as well as the transfer of 11 units of combat equipment (armored combat vehicles); a “motorized rifle company” (with standard equipment and weaponry) was seen transferring to an area south of Dokuchajevsk from the direction of Styla.

In coastal regions, in the vicinity of Krasnoarmiiske (Novoazovsk district), militants are creating a solid fortified area in the second line of defense (the choice of location is feasible, considering the presence of a lateral road between Krasnoarmiiske and Bezymenne). Militant armored equipment was observed in the vicinity of Krasnoarmiiske, which militants are attempting to camouflage and entrench. 120 mm mortar camouflaged firing positions are located north of Oktyabr; ammunition is being transferred there (three Kamaz army trucks arrived during the past 24 hours). Located closer to Zaichenko are the camouflaged positions of a militant “motorized rifle company” (approximately 60 personnel, with two tanks, six armored combat vehicles (4 MT-LB and two BMP-2), and up to ten various trucks).

 

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Operational data from Information Resistance:
In the past 24 hours, Russian-terrorist troops fired on Ukrainian troop positions and settlements under Ukrainian control in Donbas, with small arms and 82 mm and 120 mm mortars, SPG-9 recoilless guns, ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft cannons, and AGS-17 stand-mounted grenade launchers. Enemy DRG [sabotage and reconnaissance units] continue gathering intelligence on the combat formations of ATO [Anti-Terrorist Operation] forces and laying mines, while on a number of sections in the neutral zone militant infantry groups continued their attempts to provoke ATO forces into skirmishes with the aid of heavy weaponry.

Ukrainian troop positions near and south of Hranitne came under fire from 82 mm mortars, after which the terrorists fired more shots from AGS-17s.

Militants fired on areas west and northwest of Donetsk, and near Avdiivka and Horlivka, using mortars (both 82 mm and 120 mm), ZU-23-2s, and grenade launchers (an anti-tank guided missile system [ATGM] was observed in action). ATO forces’ positions near Pisky, Krasnohorivka, Mar’inka, Opytne, and Novhorodske were also fired on.

Near Zaitseve, militant infantry groups attempted to infiltrate the neutral zone before opening fire. Advanced units of the ATO forces spotted the terrorists moving forward; upon opening fire, the enemy was stopped by heavy return fire from machine guns and automatic rifles, and retreated to their starting line. On the stretch east of Zaitseve, two armored fighting vehicles (BMP-2 and BMP-1) provided covering fire for the movements of small militant infantry units.

Similar movements to the front line by terrorist infantry groups under covering fire from the on-board weapons of two armored fighting vehicles (BMP-2 and BTR-80) were recorded in the section near Krasnohorivka.

North of Avdiivka, two militant infantry groups mounted a tactical-level “attack operation.” One terrorist group diverted attention with intense fire from one direction, while a second group tried to approach the ATO forces’ stronghold from the other direction (from Kruta Balka). The enemy advance was detected, and the militants retreated under retaliatory fire.

Near Shyrokyne, a militant group equipped with 82 mm mortars was again recorded, having arrived from the area near Sakhanka. A terrorist group with AGS-17s also arrived to the same vicinity from Bezimenne.

Near Shchastya,militants opened fire from small arms and AGS-17s. There was considerable movement of militant groups along the front line, observed along the Krymske–Novotoshkivske–Sokilnyky stretch. New terrorist weapon resources were noted near Stanytsia Luhanska.

Militant troop reinforcements have been observed at Mineralne (Yasynuvatskyi district). An armored vehicle group arrived in the area: four BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, two multi-purpose light-armored transporters (one with a ZU-23-2), and three Kamaz trucks with manpower and ammunition.

South of the Verkhnjekalmiuske [Upper Kalmius] Reservoir, militants are equipping artillery positions for a six-gun battery of 122 mm D-30 howitzers (brought in from the artillery group deployed east of Horlivka).

A terrorist tactical group deployed between Krasnoarmiiske and Prymorske is receiving reinforcements of armored vehicles. In the past 24 hours, about 10 have arrived – three or four BMP-1 and BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles [IFVs], two BTR-80 armored personnel carriers [APCs], one BRDM combat reconnaissance patrol vehicle, four multi-purpose light-armored transporters, and five tented [tarp-covered] trucks. The equipment arrived from Bezimenne.



“Military commissariats of the Donetsk People’s Republic [DNR]” are actively recruiting citizens between the ages of 18 and 50 for contracted military service in the “1st DNR Army Corps” units. Privates are promised a pay of about 15 thousand rubles [USD 220]. Given the lack of jobs and low wages in the civilian sector, a significant number of locals, including women, say they want to serve in the “DNR army.”

The “Luhansk People’s Republic [LNR]” has prepared a “draft Law of Ukraine” entitled: “On legally withholding from prosecution and punishment persons who have participated in the events in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.” The “law” proposes to relieve from criminal liability any perpetrators of acts that constitute an offense under the Criminal Code of Ukraine, committed on the territory of Donbas, provided such perpetrators: were members of military formations or persons involved in the activities of such groups; participated in the activities of the self-proclaimed state authorities in certain districts of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts; have opposed the conduct of the antiterrorist operation (since 02.22.2014). The draft law also provides for the cancellation of all criminal proceedings instigated by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine and the discharge from criminal and administrative liability of persons, including those under investigation or already convicted by the courts of Ukraine, for participating in the activity of the “LNR/DNR.”

An analytical brief addressed to the “DNR” leader Oleksander Zakharchenko was prepared based on the results of the analysis of the “republic’s” current information space conducted by the “Control Center for DNR Revival” (headed by Vladyslav Tomashevskiy). The brief contains recommendations for the coverage of specific themes by media. According to the brief, 24,017 copies of “thematic” literature have been distributed among “DNR” media since 07.01. 2015, covering the themes defined by the relevant “DNR” agencies. The themes included: “Alleviating social tension” (5,653 copies), “Ukraine is to blame for Donbas’s troubles” (4,423 copies), “The (economic) achievements and development prospects of the DNR” (3,903 copies), “Promotion of Oleksander Zaharchenko” (2,278 copies),”Further elaboration on the ‘junta’” (2,033 copies), “Russia’s support for the republic” (1,016 copies), and others.

The “Peace for Luhansk Land” association (controlled by Ihor Plotnitsky) is working on three projects aimed at increasing the membership of the association and at fostering its positive image among the population of the “LNR.”

The three projects are:

1. “We will not forgive, we will not forget ” (director – Hanna Soroka) – aims to draw the attention of international organizations to “gross violations” of international law in the sphere of human rights and fundamental freedoms committed by the “Kyiv junta” against inhabitants of Donbas. A dual approach has been adopted: collecting and analyzing open-source information (media, official “LNR” agencies, social networks, witnesses and combatants), and using the political-legal channel (legal and political evaluation of the information gathered, and its exploitation to raise the ideological and patriotic motivation of the “LNR” population);
2. “Volunteer” (director – Natalia Rogozhan, operating since 21.02.2015) – coordinates the activities of charitable organizations and foundations, and takes care of targeted distribution of the “humanitarian aid” received from the Russian Federation;

1. The “Talent Pool” project (director – Olha Gusarova) is drawing up a “registry” of candidates for jobs in the “LNR” government (currently listing 150 people), and a “Young Personnel Reserve” including graduate and undergraduate students of universities in the militant-occupied territory.

 

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Dmitry Tymchuk: Military update
08.12.2015 - 12:53

Operational data from Information Resistance:
During the past 24 hours, Russian-terrorist forces in Donbas repeatedly opened fire on Ukrainian troop positions and on settlements under Ukrainian control. Besides small arms, militants resorted to grenade launchers and mortars (mostly 82 mm), several times also firing from ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft cannons and once from the on-board guns of a BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle.

Anti-terrorist operation [ATO] forces’ positions came under fire near Mar’inka, Pisky, Krasnohorivka, Opytne, Avdiivka, Shumy, Zaitseve, Mayorsk, and Shyrokyne.

We continue recording significant movement by terrorist infantry groups on the stretch from Novhorodske to Dacha and Hladosove (north and northwest of Horlivka). Movements by several small enemy infantry groups were also recorded in the vicinity of Novotoshkivske – Krymske and Stanytsia Luhanska. In several sections, militants continued trying to covertly enter the neutral zone in order to open fire on the ATO forces’ strongholds and checkpoints from an effective firing range.

Enemy DRGs [sabotage and reconnaissance groups] continue their efforts to infiltrate the ATO forces’ tactical rear for the purposes of intelligence gathering and mine laying. Considerable enemy ground reconnaissance activity is being observed in the area north of Avdiivka, on the Mar’inka – Krasnohorivka stretch and between Hranitne and Dokuchajevsk.

Militants opened mortar fire (82 mm) on Opytne, as well as areas south of it, from positions close to Spartak. Near Pisky, Zaitseve and Shumy terrorists used ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft cannons and AGS-17 stand-mounted automatic grenade launchers. Militants fired several times with small arms (short bursts of unsighted fire followed by a retreat) on Ukrainian troop positions in areas west of Sanzharivka, near Shchastya and Shyrokyne, and south of Hranitne (in the latter instance, the terrorists also used an 82 mm mortar).

Militant tactical groups near Horlivka and Yasynuvata continue receiving reinforcements. Considerable numbers of cargo vehicles with ammunition are arriving in the vicinity of Horlivka (10-15 vehicles per day). Armored vehicles are also being brought in (in the past 24 hours – four BMP-1 and BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, and two MT-LB multi-purpose light-armored transporters). Near Kruta Balka(Yasynuvatskyi district), militants have concentrated forces equivalent to a minimum of one reinforced company with armored vehicles (eight or nine armored fighting vehicles – mainly MT-LB – several BTR armored personnel carriers and BMP infantry fighting vehicles, one BRDM-2 combat reconnaissance patrol vehicle) and mortars (five to six 82 mm and two 120 mm). A battery of 100 mm MT-12 anti-tank guns was noted in the same area (camouflaged among private residences).

 

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Militants Shelled Outskirts of Donetsk with “Grad”
09.12 09:00
The militants of the illegal armed formations used multiple launch rocket systems BM-21 "Grad" twice, shelling the outskirts of Zoriane village in the Donetsk region yesterday in the evening.
The press-center of the ATO Staff reported this today, December 9.
“Last night the militants violated Minsk agreements again”, – said the report.
The terrorists attacked the ATO forces positions in the village of Pisky using small arms, heavy machine guns, automatic grenade launchers and 120-mm mortar launchers.
According to the press center, the terrorists opened aimed fire from grenade launchers and small arms against Shyrokyne. The snipers also worked there.
With 120- and 82-mm mortar launchers the militants shelled the outskirts of Luhanske, Krasnohorivka, Verhnotoretske and Zairseve.
Overall, for the period the militants carried out 39 attacks.
As earlier reported, terrorists attacked the ATO forces 50 times yesterday, December 8.

 

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Five Servicemen Were Injured Over Night In ATO Area, – Motuzyanyk
09.12 13:00
Five servicemen were injured over the last day in the ATO area, no one is killed.
This was reported by the the spokesman of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine for ATO issues Colonel Olexandr Motuzyanyk.
According to the spokesman, the situation in the east of Ukraine has deteriorated because militants returned to the tactics of large-scale use of heavy weapons, as it was in summer.
The militants of the illegal armed formations used mortars, 122-millimeter artillery, tanks and “Grad” systems.
The attacks were predominantly unaimed, but these actions demonstrate the terrorists’ intention to cause the escalation of the conflict and ignore Minsk agreements.
In Luhansk direction, the militants open fired once on the positions of ATO forces in the village of Stanytsia Luhanska. From the Siverskyi Donets the terrorists conducted attacks with anti-tank grenade launcher.
In the area of Luhanske village the militants used a wide range of weapons. In particular, 82-mm mortars and infantry combat vehicles were used.
Mortar shelling and the snipers’ attack were also registered in Zaitseve and Maiorsk.
The situation aggravated in the Horlivka and Yasynuvatay front areas. The numerous provocations of terrorists were registered in the village of Novhorodske. Intensive tanks’ and 120-mm mortars’ shelling lasted for about 2 hours near the village of Verkhnotoretske.
The western outskirts of Donetsk still remain the most volatile areas. 14 episodes of ceasefire regime violations were registered in Pisky, including 122-mm guns and 120-mm mortars bombardment.
The ceasefire regime were violated on the other front areas as well – in Krasnohorivka, Avdiivka, Opytne, Mainka.
In Mariupol direction, the attacks were registered only in the village of Shyrokyne. In particular, the Ukrainian positions were attacked by sniper twice,

 

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Frequency of Aimed Shellings Increased, – ATO Press Center
12.12 09:00
Positions of the anti-terrorist operation were fired on by the Russian snipers and with grenade launchers near Krasnohorivka.
This was reported today, December 12, by the ATO Press Center.
“Militants opened fire in the ATO area almost 50 times over the last 24 hrs,” – the message reports.
Militants used anti-aircraft installations to shell Ukrainian positions near Krasnohorivka. Five volleys of 82-mm mortars were recorded.
Finally, terrorists used small arms, heavy machine guns and various types of grenades to attack Ukrainian positions near Luhansk city, Zaitseve, Maiorsk, Svitlodarsk, and Myronivsky (Artemivsk direction).
The same weapon was used to shell ATO positions near Avdiivka, Pisky, Opytne, Marinka, Novhorodske, and Krasnohorivka (Donetsk sector).
As previously reported, militants continue shellings in Donetsk direction.

One Ukrainian Soldier Killed in ATO Area over past 24hrs, – Motuzianyk
12.12 15:53
One Ukrainian serviceman was killed; another two servicemen were wounded in the ATO area in eastern Ukraine over past 24 hours.
This was stated today, December 12, by Spokesman for the Presidential Administration on the anti-terrorist operation, Colonel Oleksandr Motuzianyk.
Militants were conducting both aimed and non-aimed provocative attacks near the Donetsk airport using small arms, heavy machine guns and grenade launchers. Besides, an enemy sniper was noticed near Pisky village.
The situation is especially tense in Krasnohorivka. Several attacks with anti-aircraft installations and two attacks with 82-mm mortars were recorded.
Small arms, heavy machine guns and grenade launchers were used to shell Ukrainian positions near Novhorodske, Luhanske, Myronivsky, Marinka, and Zaitseve.
In Mariupol direction militants two times used grenade launchers. No cases of ceasefire violations were recorded in Luhansk direction.

 

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Saturday Passed Without Losses in ATO Area, – Lysenko
13.12 12:40
Despite the militants’ provocations, there were no losses of the Ukrainian side in the ATO area yesterday.
This was reported by the the spokesman of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine for ATO issues Colonel Andrii Lysenko during the briefing today, December 5.
“None of the Ukrainian soldiers was killed or injured during the combat actions”, – he said.
Lysenko also noted that no armed provocations were recorded in the Luhansk area yesterday.
However, the situation in Donetsk area is still intensive.
“Yesterday the enemy’s provocations focused on the Horlivka instead of Krasnohorivka. In the villages of Maiorsk and Novhorodske the terrorists used small arms, grenade launchers and heavy machine guns. At the same time, there was only one violation of the ceasefire regime involving infantry combat vehicles near Krasnohorivka. The militants stepped up their activity near the villages of Luhanske, Myronivskyi and Zaitseve”, – said the colonel.
According to him, terrorists also open provocative fire in Pisky, Opytne, Avdiivka and near Marinka.
In Mariupol direction, the number of provocations increased. Two of them involved small arms and grenade launchers in Shyrokyne, there also were unaimed fire of the ATO positions near Hranitne and infantry combat vehicles’, tank’s and 82-mm mortars’ attacks near Novotroitske.

Militants Shelled ATO Positions near Krasnohorivka Using Mortars, – Staff
13.12 20:22
More than 15 cases of the weapons usage by the illegal armed formations were recorded in the ATO area on Sunday.
This was reported by the ATO press center in the evening of December 13.
According to the Staff, the militants resorted to armed provocations and opened aimed fire against the ATO positions using the small arms and grenade launchers in the Novhorodske and Opytne near Donetsk where also snipers’ activity was recorded.
Militants used the 82-mm mortars near Krasnohorivka. Also the grenade launchers were used for aimed shelling near Zaitseve.
Unaimed fire from the small arms, heavy machine guns and grenade launchers was recorded I the areas of Pisky, Opytne, Novhorodske, Maiorsk, Luhansk and Zaitseve.

Militants Planning Spring Draft- Intelligence
13.12 20:38
Militants are making plans to carry out the recruitment for military service in the occupied territories of Donbas in spring of 2016.
This was stated in the message of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
“Because of bad conditions of service in Russian occupation troops, it is worsened the manning issue. Considering the decreasing of a number of Russian mercenaries and increasing a number of servicemen who wish to rip up a contract with Russian command, it is planned to conduct conscription on the occupied territories of Donbas in spring of 2016”, – the statement said,
Intelligence also informed on the increased number of victims among civilians as a result of weapons usage by the personnel of occupation forces.
“The serviceman of the 3rd separate motorized infantry brigade used a fighting grenade during the quarrel that appeared after the alcohol drinking. As a result of detonation, Tetiana Volodymyrivna Babych, inhabitant of Horlivka was killed and her son was wounded”, – the Main Directorate of Intelligence reported.
It also was noted that the output quota of producing the coffins was increased up to 50 in Kalinin convict colony № 27 (based in Horlivka), to ensure the needs in burying of perished.

 

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Structure of MoD of Ukraine Optimized According to NATO Standards, – Chornobay
22.12 10:06
Together with foreign experts, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine completes the "Strategic Defense Bulletin of Ukraine", the basic program of further development of the Armed Forces.
This was stated today, December 22, by the spokesman for the Ministry of Defence Alexei Chornobay at a briefing in Kyiv.
According to him, in 2015 a number of reforms of the national security and defense were implemented to ensure the national defence capability and establish modern and efficient military forces.
Chornobay emphasized that the structure of MoD and the General Staff of Ukraine was optimized in accordance to NATO standards. Besides, a new military-administrative division of Ukrainian Armed Forces was approved.
He also added that over the past year Mod managed to establish the system of electronic trading, develop more than 30 technic specifications of the material security in accordance to NATO standards, create the Center for Development and Support of Logistics of the Armed Forces, and conduct an experiment with food security.
Finally, Chornobay mentioned foreign partners who provided significant assistance in the process of implementation of all these reforms.
As previously reported, the Administrative agreement between the Ukrainian Defense Ministry and the European Defence Agency was signed at NATO HQ on December 7.

 

[Maverick]

I dunno man, both the past and current Ukrainian government have been so full of ****, I find it hard to believe anything they say. It doesn't help that there is a lot of footage of Ukrainian soldiers with Nazi symbols on their uniforms either.
Besides this whole **** storm that kicked off was a CIA op, it just looks like Venezuela all over again, only this time, the scheme succeeded save for a few regions, which resulted in civil war.
Either way NATO's agenda has succeeded, Russia is down one friend / puppet nation and Ukraine is such a train wreck that its new politicians will gladly sell it off.

Every country who brings a civil war onto itself by letting foreign entities start a color revolution should deal with their own ****.
Ukraine should not have been anyone's bitch yet it let itself bought and thorn apart over the years with dollars and rubles for the delusional idea of being part of the EU and at-least NATO.
By thinking a foreign entity would fix the issues in the country, Ukraine let itself become a forgotten backwater black hole in the world and financially ruined.

If I've learned anything from the after effects of that war in Yugoslavia, it is that 1. Both the USA and Russia had messed with them, for example that Tito guy was a Russian double, he had gone to Russia with only 9 intact fingers and returned with 10 intact fingers, then is mother died shortly after denying he was her son and all his many brothers and sisters vanished. Of-course with the political situation at the time no one said a thing. Meanwhile former CIA operatives have since come forth admitting they had gone to Yugoslavia to destabilize the country and were largely responsible for its civil war 2. the first thing after it was over was foreign companies buying up all the resources they could (mines n stuff) for a low price and driving near slave labor wages and exerting control over the newly formed countries.

But of course all people believe that what happens elsewhere will never happen to them, and that such talk is just a bunch of conspiracy theories, so no one in Ukraine ever saw it coming, or if they did, simply ensured they'd profit from it. Do you really think anyone on their fat lazy ass in this world that is not directly connected to the Ukraine truly cares about what the Ukrainian people are going through? Did anyone ever care about the middle eastern conflicts? No foreign entity ever does. the only people who show an interest in Ukraine are those who look to profit. Anyone on the internet who agrees with you either simply hates one side or the other, or is just a nice as hell person who think it sucks people have to experience such ****.

The whole thing is geopolitics to the core and your country and its people simply got played. Hell, I bet even I could now buy up a couple of hectare for the price of a cheap car in those parts of the Ukraine right now. It's not like any war lasts forever, and the earlier you buy the less people ask for it. Besides, look at the former Yugoslavian countries and Georgia, most of them are dirt poor, the people are hungry and everyone is still migrating from there in hopes for a better life. You're country won't be any different, Ukraine is the same as all of them, a victim of a tug of war between foreign nations.

I don't like being a mother性交er by speaking what I believe to be the truth but, Think about all that as objectively as you can for a while and ask then yourself what you, a Ukrainian citizen should do to make the country good, financially secure and sovereign again and rid it of its foreign interference. Cause really, you've been bought and invaded by pretty much everyone, it's just that the others made you go ape **** at the Russians who formerly had the most control over you to keep you distracted from what is really happening. History always repeats itself dude, if you wanna fix your country within a short period of time, look at history the answers are all there. If you want to know the likeliest future for your country, see how Georgia and the former Yugoslav countries are really doing, even those who joined the EU and NATO.

If you want to do a good prep, you're not prepping for war involving Russia, you're prepping for your very survival in a third world country. All you got going for you is good weather and good soil. So if you plan to stay, I recommend buying some good land in a good place, on a nice hill in a rural area away from the larger cities, with its own water sources and learning to work it, that way you will always have food, water, and dry feet. If you can get internet there, you can use your computer work internationally from at home and earn a buck that way.

But hey, that's just my opinion, and I'm just a stupid kid so what do I know...

Huh! I'll trust the Ukrainian Government over the russian government anytime, the Ukrainians didn't start the war nor did NATO or the CIA start it, the Ukrainians are not the one's that invaded russia, it was the russians that invaded the Ukraine. This whole situation between Ukraine and russia is nothing more than putin paranoia and wanting to reinstate the glory of the soviets past, this all falls on putin NOT the Ukraine NOT the US and NOT NATO this is everything with putin egotistical ********!

 

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Militants Shelled Positions of Ukrainian Military with Mounted Grenade Launcher, – ATO Staff
23.12 09:00

From 18.00 of yesterday until midnight, militants of the illegal armed formation violated the ceasefire more than twenty times.
The press center of ATO Staff reported it this morning.
Reportedly, militants shelled the positions of the Ukrainian military using mounted grenade launcher in Luhansk region.
In Horlivko-Svitlodarsk arch, the terrorists opened fire with small arms, grenade launchers and heavy machine guns near Luhanske, Maiorsk, Zaitseve, Lozove and Novhorodske.
In Mariupol direction, militants were trying to provoke the ATO units to open fire in response by using small arms near Krasnohorivka and Avdiivka.
Pisky was several times shelled with heavy machine guns and grenade launchers.
ATO Staff also added that since the beginning of this day, two incidents of ceasefire violations by illegal armed formations were recorded.
“Militants’ unaimed fire towards the Ukrainian positions in Pisky lasted 10 minutes. Near Luhanske, enemy’s sniper was trying to shot Ukrainian soldiers once”, – added the press center.
It should be recalled that the Ukrainian side of the JCCC is concerned about the escalation in the delimitation line.

Militants Opened Fire More than 50 times, – Intelligence
23.12 11:41

Yesterday, the terrorists of illegal armed formations violated the ceasefire more than 50 times, with most attacks conducted in Donetsk and Sloviansk directions.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported this.
Yesterday, December 22, the militants carried out 53 attacks with small arms, grenade launchers, 82-mm mortars, one of which took place near Shchastia(Novoaidarsk direction), one – in Krymske area (Severodonetsk direction), 22 – in Luhanske, Zaitseve, Maiorsk, Novhorodske ( Sloviansk direction), 27 – in Avdiivka, Opytne, Pisky, Krasnohorivka, Marinka (Donetsk direction), two – near Talakivka and Shyrokyne (Mariupol direction).
According to the Intelligence, in the area of Talakivka that is in Mariupol direction, there was combat clash between ATO forces and militants.
Representatives of the OSCE Special monitoring mission were provided with information on the presence of prohibited weapons – tanks and assault guns in the areas of Pervomaisk, Donetsk and Komsomolske.

 

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Militants use heavy weapons against ATO forces 12 times. Two combat engagements take place on frontlines – Oleksandr Motuzyanyk
Kyiv, December 22, 2015. Situation in eastern Ukraine escalated sharply yesterday. Militants used heavy weapons 12 times against the ATO forces. Two combat engagements between militant groups and Ukrainian troops took place on the contact line. About half of attacks on Ukrainian positions over the last day were targeted, said spokesman of the President Administration on ATO-related issues Oleksandr Motuzyanyk at a press briefing at Ukraine Crisis Media Center.

He said there was an engagement near Shchatia in the Luhansk sector yesterday late in the evening. “Adversary attacked the Ukrainian stronghold. Occupants stepped back following the 20-minute exchange of fire,” noted Colonel Motuzyanyk. It was calm at the Svitlodarsk salient in the Donetsk sector yesterday. Instead the situation on the outskirts of Horlivka has escalated significantly. Militants used 82-mm and 120-mm mortars and a tank in Zaitseve. “Similar situation was holding east of Novhorodske where three mortar attacks took place at the same time. Two mines were fired in course of each attack, ZU-23-2 antiaircraft mounts were also used,” added ATO spokesman. Pisky remains the combat epicenter in the area of the Donetsk airport where ceasefire was violated all day long. Militants conducted a mortar attack in Krasnohorivka.

According to Colonel Motuzyanyk combat actions have also intensified in the Mariupol sector. “Hostile attacks lasted for four hours in Maryinka yesterday in the evening. Ukrainian positions were fired upon twice from 82-mm mortars. There was also a combat engagement between the ATO forces and the adversary that lasted for over an hour and a half,” said ATO spokesman adding that militants are traditionally firing from residential areas of the Donetsk’s Petrovsky district. He said two mortar attacks were also registered in Starohnativka yesterday, a series of attacks from grenade launchers – in Shyrokyne.

Ukrainian troops incurred no casualties over the last day, two servicemen were wounded in action.

Ukrainian borders guards registered reconnaissance flights of two Russian aircraft at the administrative border with the temporary occupied Crimea.

ATO spokesman also said that Ukrainian Armed Forces reinforced their units and combat capacities over 2015. He said 508 combat training events were held, it is two times bigger than over the previous year. They include 65 battalion training events, 201 company, 66 tactical and 21 flight and tactical training sessions. Special attention was paid to improving coordination between the brigades, 15 training sessions were conducted over the past year, while only one such event was held in previous four years. He added that more detailed information and infographics are available on social network accounts of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and on the web site of the Defense Ministry.

 

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Two Servicemen Wounded in ATO Area Over Day, – Lysenko
23.12 12:54

During the last day none of the Ukrainian soldiers was killed in the ATO area as a result of hostilities, however, two servicemen suffered injuries.
This was reported by the the spokesman of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine for ATO issues Colonel Andrii Lysenko during the briefing today, December 23.
According to the spokesman, in Luhansk direction, two episodes of ceasefire violation were recorded in Krymske and Shchastia. In both cases, the terrorists used small arms.
“In Shchastia, the ATO forces opened fire in response, forcing the militants to stop firing”, – said Lysenko.
In Svitlodarsk arc, near the village of Luhanske, near Horlivka and Donetsk airport, the combat actions of low intensity continued.
According to Lysenko, the largest number of attacks was recorded in Luhansk, Zaitseve, Novhorodske and Pisky.
In Mariupol direction, a series of militants’ attacks was recorded in Krasnohorivka and Marinka. The terrorists opened aimed fire from small arms there.
“The combat clash between militants and ATO forces took place in Talakivka. In addition, the enemy released one mine from the 82-mm mortar. Short-term skirmish took place in Shyrokyne”, – Lysenko added.

 

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Terrorists Opened Fire over 50 Times in past 24 hrs, – ATO Headquarters
24.12 09:00

51 cases of ceasefire violation were recorded in the zone of antiterrorist operation over the last 24 hours.
This was reported by the ATO press center.
According to the report, “From 6 p.m. yesterday until midnight, militants three times opened fire with small arms near Zaitseve. Besides, automatic grenade launchers and heavy machine guns were used to attack Ukrainian positions near Lozove”.
Terrorists conducted un-aimed fire using small arms and grenade launchers on Ukrainian positions near Opytne (situated close to the Donetsk airport).
“Since midnight, 5 cases of ceasefire violation were recorded”, – the press center reported.
Automatic grenade launchers were used to shell ATO forces near Zaitseve, heavy machine guns – near Troitske, and small arms – near Novhorodske and Maiorsk.
Ukrainian positions were two times forced to open fire in response.
As previously reported, Popasna village was shelled with ‘Grad’.

 

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Militants Withdrew Heavy Weapons from Kominternove and Hid in Houses of Local Residents, – Staff
24.12 14:52

The militants who occupied the village of Kominternove that is in Volnovakha distruct of Donetsk region withdrew heavy equipment and weapons from there and are currently preparing a provocation involving local residents.
This was reported by the press center of the ATO Staff.
As Staff stressed, the militants are preparing another provocation, involving the local residents.
“According to the latest information, before the arrival of OSCE SMM representatives to Kominternove, militants hastily withdrew all the machinery and heavy weapons from the village deeply towards their rear. By threatening, they forced local residents to hide them in their houses. The terrorists also hid in the abandoned buildings. The exact number of the illegal armed formations’ members hiding in the village remains unknown”, – the ATO Staff statement said.
The representatives of the ATO Staff noted that militants had prepared another informational provocation during their stay in Kominternove.
“Representatives of the Russian-terrorist troops forced the inhabitants of the village by threatening vand intimidating to make applications to the OSCE representatives that Ukrainian soldiers allegedly commited illegal actions towards the people at the time when the village was not monitored by any of the parties “, – noted the Staff. It was added that this information is false, because the town is located in the so-called “gray area” and staying of any armed formations there is unacceptable under the previous agreements.
The ATO press center stressed that thus the terrorists are trying to discredit the Ukrainian authorities and ATO forces and justify their unauthorized invasion.

 

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Military Clashes near Maiorsk and Marinka
25.12 09:00
35 cases of ceasefire violation and 2 military clashes observed in the ATO area over the last 24 hours.
This was reported in the press center of the ATO Staff.
According to the report, a group of terrorists totaling about 30 persons under the cover of 82-mm mortars attacked Ukrainian positions near Maiorsk. After the two-hour clash, terrorists suffered losses and retreated.
The similar attack was carried out near Marinka.
Near Donetsk and Horlivka militants carried our several aimed and un-aimed shellings using small arms, grenades of different systems and heavy machine guns.
Besides, militants opened aimed fire with infantry fighting vehicles and anti-aircraft installations on Ukrainian positions in Novhorodske.
Ukrainian positions near Marinka were shelled with 82-mm mortars.
From the midnight, already 5 armed provocations were recorded.

Cache of Russian-Made Weapons Found in ATO Area, – ATO Staff
25.12 09:25
A cache of Russian-made weapons and ammunition was found near the village Velyki Novosilky, Donetsk region.
This was reported in the press center of the ATO Staff.
The cache was found by the officers of the Main directorate of intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine in cooperation with officers of the special operations division of ATO Staff.
In the cache, almost 15 anti-tank shoulder launchers and over 12 thousand cartridges of different caliber were revealed.
According to the ATO press center, the major part of the weapons found was produced in Russia after 1991.

nfographics: Strengthening Ukraine’s Defense Capacity in 2015
25.12 12:26
In 2015 Ukrainian army became one of the most combat-ready armies with its personnel totaling 250 thousand people.
ATO forces managed to liberate two-thirds of Donetsk and Lugansk regions and stop the Russian aggression near the Eastern borders.
Ukraine’s defense capacity was strengthened, the military supply system was reformed, and the military hardware was upgraded. Implementation of a new military doctrine remains a crucially important issue. It does not only officially recognizes Russia as an aggressor states, but necessitates redeployment of military units, as well as establishment of a relevant military infrastructure in the eastern and southern parts of Ukraine.
Since July 4, 2014, the state concern ‘Ukroboronprom’ raised the manufacturing of weapons and military hardware by 36 times and began systematically provide Ukrainian Armed Forces with latest samples of armament. ‘Ukroboronprom’ enterprises adapt to NATO standards as far as the production of weapons is concerned. The latest e-purchasing system allowed ‘Ukroboronprom’ save 1 million UAH. Since its introduction, as of the beginning of December, 232 contracts worth 1,312 billion UAH were signed.
For the first time in the history of Ukraine, the Secretary General of NATO took part in one of the sessions of National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
The focus on Euro-Atlantic integration has been designated in both the National Security Strategy and Military Doctrine. The task number one for Ukraine is to establish cooperation between Ukrainian armed Forces and Alliance forces.

 

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No Casualties in ATO over past 24 hrs, – Lysenko
25.12 12:49
No Ukrainian soldiers were killed or wounded over the last 24 hours.
This was reported today, December 25, by the Presidential Administration spokesman for the ATO, Colonel Andriy Lysenko.
According to him, no cases of ceasefire violations were recorded in Luhansk direction.
Military actions in Donetsk direction are of low intensity.
Over the last 24 hours the enemy several times opened fire with small arms. Also, two sniper shots were recorded. The largest quantity of attacks, namely 14, was recorded eastwards from Novhorodske village.
A military clash took place near Maiorsk, northwards from Horlivka. Militants attacked Ukrainian positions under the cover of 82-mm mortars.
The frequency of attacks decreased near the Donetsk airport, though militants continue using small arms and grenade launchers.
One more military clash took place near Marinka, Mariupol direction. Besides, several grenades were launched in Shyrokyne.


Militants in Occupied Donetsk Force Civilians Approach Demarcation Line
25.12 13:25
Today, December 25, leaders of the so-called ‘DPR’ organized an anti-Ukrainian meeting in the village of Olenivka, Donetsk region.
This was reported in the press center of the ATO Staff.
According to the report, meeting participants, among them women and children, were brought by five buses from Donetsk. After the meeting, the participants went to the boundary line carrying placards with a pretension written on them: “Ukraine is violating the Minsk Agreements”.
This fact was reported to OSCE SMM, National Police and State Border Service of Ukraine.

Militants Shelled Vodiane Village Near Mariupol, – ATO Staff
25.12 14:16


Today, December 25, militants of the illegal armed formations shelled the village of Vodiane that is located in the so-called "gray area" near Mariupol.
The press center of ATO Staff reported it.
“The militants shelled Vodiane using 82-mm mortars from the territory of Shyrokyne controlled by them. Overall, five mines dropped and explosed in the territory and on the outskirts of Shyrokyne. The information on the casualties among the local residents, majority of whom supports the integrity of Ukraine, is being clarified”, – the department reported.
According to the ATO Staff, the militants are trying to blame it on the Ukrainian military.
“These actions are a continuation of the Kremlin mercenaries’ audacious provocations that the invaders recently initiated in the Mariupol direction, entering Kominternove”, – the Staff added.
ATO Staff assured that the ATO headship’s position remained changeless. According to the Minsk agreements, Ukrainian units involved in the operation must respect the “complete ceasefire” and fulfill these demands strictly.
Illegal armed formations, in turn, continue to violate agreements on the peaceful settlement of the conflict during the last three days, provoking the ATO forces on the daily basis.
It should be recalled that the leaders of the so-called “DPR” organized anti-Ukrainian meeting in the settlement Olenivka that is in the territory of temporarily occupied Donbas.

 

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Militants Continue to Shell Vodiane, – ATO Staff
25.12 16:20
The militants of illegal armed formations controlled by Russia shelled Vodiane village again in the afternoon today, using mortars, particularly those prohibited by the Minsk agreements.
The ATO Staff press center reported this through the Facebook.
“About 14.30, the militants of illegal armed formations controlled by Russia attacked Vodiane village again, using mortars, particularly those prohibited by the Minsk agreements”, – reported the Staff.
Reportedly, 120-mm mortars’ attacks are conducted from the village Zaichenko. 82-mm mortars’ attacks – from the area of Kominternove.
“This once again demonstrated the real face of the so-called” Russian World” which the Russian side is trying to implement in the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas. To shell civilian homes, trying to turn the peaceful village into the burnt piece of land where nothing is alive, is only possible for creatures that have nothing common with normal people. By the way, they have done the same to Opytne, Pisky and many other settlements close to delimitation line, which even in case of complete ceasefire are almost impossible to live in”, – stressed the Staff.
According to the press center of ATO Staff, this information is confirmed by the inhabitants of Vodiane, who are now forced to hide in the basements. People do not rule out that thus the invaders are trying to take revenge on their forced exit from Kominternove.
It should be recalled that at about 12:00 of today, December 25, militants of illegal armed groups shelled the village Vodiane that is located in the so-called “gray area” near Mariupol.

Ukrainian Military Have Not Lost any Territory to Militants, – Poltorak
25.12 16:41
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have not lost any territory in Donbas to the militants.
As Ukrainska Pravda reported, Defense Minister of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak stated this at a press conference.
“According to Minsk agreements, Kominternove belongs to the occupied territory. The delimitation line passes through the western borders of this settlement”, – he said.
“Yesterday, they (militants) tried to provoke the Armed Forces (of Ukraine) to violate the ceasefire. They prepared very well and entered this place”, – said the Minister.
“Then, when we raised the issue in the OSCE and the mission’s representatives went there, the militants hastily withdrew almost all the machinery, put the civilian clothes on and remained there”, – he added.
According to Poltorak, the militants hoped that the Armed Forces would be provoked to move forward. Then they would have seriously attacked Ukrainian units and accused them of Minsk agreements’ violations.
“We withstood the situation, we did not lose any territory. We control the situation, and there is enough power to react to such actions of the enemy”, – Poltorak assured.
According to him, all the sources of information available to the Ministry confirm that this was a scenario built by the terrorist groups.
Defense Minister outraged that the media and some politicians started demanding the Armed Forces to act in the wrong way, demanding the assault of Ukrainian military.

No Casualties in ATO over past 24 hrs, – Lysenko
26.12 13:01
No Ukrainian soldiers were killed, but three servicemen were wounded over the last 24 hours.
This was reported today, December 26, by the Presidential Administration spokesman for the ATO, Colonel Andriy Lysenko.
Situation remains tense in Donetsk direction. Militants carried out several provocations with the use of small arms and grenade launchers. Ukrainian positions were two times shelled with anti-tank missiles. Besides, enemy sniper was noticed.
A series of provocations was conducted northwards and westwards from Horlivka.
Terrorists once opened provocative fire with heavy machine guns near Troitske.
The frequency of attacks near Donetsk airport increased. Militants continue using small arms and grenade launchers. Besides, Ukrainian positions in the area were shelled with 82-mm and 120-mm mortars yesterday in the evening.
The enemy opened fire with small arms near Marinka and launched 3 grenades near Shyrokyne (Mariupol direction).

 

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wish for a great victory for Ukraine against those russkie backed terrorists,may your forces prevail and russia sink in a big **** hole.

 

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Militants 20 Times Shelled ATO Positions Over Past Night
03.01 10:05
Over the last night, the enemy 20 times tried to provoke Ukrainian soldier open fire in response.
This was reported today, January 3, by the press center of ATO Staff.
Yesterday evening, pro-Russian militants conducted fire with heavy machine guns on Ukrainian positions along the border line of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Besides, small arms were used to attack positions of Ukrainian soldiers near Luhanske village.
ATO positions near Kamianka were attacked with small arms, and near Opytne – with heavy machine guns and shoulder anti-tank grenade launchers (Donetsk sector).
After midnight, militants opened chaotic fire on the positions of Ukrainian troops near Novhorodske, northwards from Horlivka.
Ukrainian soldiers do not respond to provocations and strictly keep Minsk Agreements.

No Casualties In ATO Area Over Past 24 Hrs, – Motuzyanyk
03.01 12:55
No Ukrainian soldiers were killed or wounded in the ATO area over the last 24 hours.
This was reported today, January 3, by the Spokesman for the Presidential Administration on ATO, Colonel Oleksandr Motuzyanyk.
Yesterday, the situation was quite calm if compared to the previous days. No cases of ceasefire violation were recorded in Luhansk and Mariupol directions. Illegal armed formations did not use heavy weapons.
Several provocations with the use of small arms and heavy machine guns were recorded near Troitske and Luhanske. The situation was calm in Horlivka. Still, enemy snipers were noticed in Novhorodske.
A series of provocations were recorded near Avdiivka. Opytne and Pisky. Besides, enemy snipers were noticed in the area.

 

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Enemy Fire Was Especially Intensive Near Horlivka.
18.01 09:00
Militants 48 times opened fire on the positions of Ukrainian forces in the area of anti-terrorist operation over the last 24 hours.
This was reported in the press center of the ATO Staff.
“The situation in ATO area remains tense. Militants continue firing at Ukrainian positions with small arms, as well as mortars and grenade launchers”, the press center reported.
Enemy fire was especially intensive near Horlivka.
According to the report, “Militants used small arms and grenade launchers to attack positions of Ukrainian soliders near Maiorsk, Zaitseve and Novhorodske”.
The most intense fire in Mariupol direction was conducted near Starohnativka. Ukrainian positions were shelled with infantry combat vehicle.

US Allocated $23 Million In Military Communications To Ukraine
18.01 11:37
The U.S. delivered $23 million in vital military communications and medical equipment to Ukraine.
This was stated on the web site of the Embassy of the United States to Ukraine.
As it was written, “The shipment included $21 million in secure radio equipment to help Ukrainian soldiers communicate effectively without putting themselves in harm’s way, as well as nearly $2 million in battlefield life-saving medical equipment”.
It was also stated that the U.S.-donated equipment will be delivered to Ukrainian Army units participating in U.S.-led training taking place at Yavoriv and Khmelnitsky after clearing customs.
Besides, U.S. trainers from the Joint Multinational Training Group (JMTG-U) will train Ukrainian soldiers on the equipment for use on the frontlines.
This $23 million in assistance is part of the United States’ $75 million dollar European Reassurance Initiative (ERI).

Since the Ukraine conflict began, the United States has committed more than $260 million in security assistance to Ukraine, including the provision of body armor, vehicles, night and thermal vision devices, medical equipment, heavy engineering equipment, radios, patrol boats, rations, tents, and counter-mortar radars.

 

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Investigation: Russian Military Base Is Being Built Near Border With Kharkiv Region
18.01 12:07
At the moment, Russia is building a range of barracks within a military base near Kharkiv region. 23th separate motor rifle brigade was redeployed to Valuyky village.
The investigation was carried out by InformNapalm.
In September 2015, the news media reported that a new military camp is being built on 300 acres in Valuysky district of Belgorod region, 25 km from the border of Ukraine. After the construction tender was conducted, the building contract worth 3.3 billion rubles was signed with the St. Petersburg company Megaline.
Within the first stage of the building, administrative buildings and the barrack zone was expected to be finished until December 7, 2015. According to the contract, the whole project is supposed to be finished until 29 April, 2016.
As the activists of InformNapalm reported, there are photos proving that the building was indeed started near the local railway line.
Still, the tempo of the building is rather slow because of, as the investigators assume, lack of financing or shift in Russia’s priorities.

Three Soldiers Wounded In ATO Over Past 24 Hrs, – Lysenko
18.01 12:55
No Ukrainian servicemen were killed but three soldiers were wounded in the ATO area over the last 24 hours.
This was reported today, January 18, by Col. Andriy Lysenko, Presidential Administration spokesperson on ATO related issues.
No military hostilities in Luhansk sector were recorded.
The enemy became more active along the whole length of the Donetsk front line.
Ukrainian positions near Luhanske village were two times shelled with IFV, while near Zaitseve village – with mortars.
The situation was especially tense in Novhorodske, where terrorists opened fire with IFV and 82-mm mortars. Besides, terrorist provocations with the use of small arms and grenade launchers continue throughout the day and night.
The situation remains the same near the Donetsk airport. Near Starohnativka, Mariupol sector, positions of Ukrainian troops were shelled with IFV.
“The enemy launched almost twenty 82-mm mines. Besides, militants conducted fire with grenade launchers and heavy machine guns”, said the Spokesperson.


Epidemic In Occupied Donbas: Militants Die From Pneumonia
18.01 15:58
In the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas, there is a deterioration of sanitary-epidemiological situation, cases of massive pneumonia are recorded.
This is stated in the message of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
“After the rotation of forces at the forefront, 70% of militants got the disease”, – the report says.
Moreover, according to Intelligence, in Horlivka, pneumonia took lives of more than 50 people.
In addition, in the occupied Donetsk, the spread of infectious disease was found among the militants. The type and origin of this disease can not be determined by the doctors, though more than 50 persons appealed to medical institutions.
As the Intelligence noted, the problem is exacerbated by the lack of medical facilities and trained medical staff.

 

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Situation In Shyrokyne Aggravates , – ATO Staff
19.01 09:00
Members of illegal armed formations 47 times opened fire in the ATO area over the last 24 hours.
This was reported in the press center of the ATO Staff.
“The situation in the ATO area remains tense. Militants continue shelling our positions using small arms, mortars, grenade launchers and hardware”, the ATO Staff reported.
Several attacks were recorded in Donetsk direction. Terrorists opened fire with small arms and grenade launchers on Ukrainian positions near Marinka, Pisky, Avdiivka and Butovka mine.
The situation aggravated in Shyrokyne, Mariupol direction. ATO positions were shelled with mortars, grenade launchers and small arms.

 

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No Casualties In ATO Over Past 24 Hrs, – Motuzyanyk
19.01 12:54
No Ukrainian soldiers were wounded or killed in the ATO area over the last 24 hours.
This was reported today, January 19, by Col. Oleksandr Motuzyanyk, Presidential Administration spokespers on on ATO issues.
According to him, no cases of ceasefire violation were recorded in Luhansk sector.
Military hostilities of low intensity continue in Donetsk sector. The enemy continues using heavy weapon. In particular, Ukrainian positions near Luhanske village were two times shelled with IFV.
Terrorists used a 100-mm anti-tank gun ‘Rapira’ and a mortar near Krasnohorivka.
Enemy snipers were noticed in Pisky and Opytne. Besides, terrorists opened fire with small arms and grenade launchers near Horlivka and the Donetsk airport.
The enemy remains active in Mariupol direction. Ukrainian positions near Starohnativka were shelled with IFV and antiaircraft mount ZU-23-2. Two mortar shellings, as well as a series of provocations, were recorded near Lebedyne.
ATO troops were forced to open fire in response, after which the enemy retreated.
Terrorists used 82-mm mortars to shell positions of Ukrainian Armed Forces near Shyrokyne. Besides, a series of small-scale provocations were recorded in the area, as well as in Krasnohorivka and Marinka.

 

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Militants Shelled ATO Positions With Grenade Launchers Nearby Opytne, – Staff
20.01 09:00
The militants opened fire 17 times over the last 24 hours in ATO area.
This was reported by the press center of the ATO Staff.
“Yesterday, the militants shelled out strongpoints again trying to provoke Ukrainian servicemen to open fire in response”, – said the statement of the Staff.
Reportedly, situation remains tense near the Donetsk airport.
“The enemy opened fire against the Ukrainian positions nearby Pisky”, – the Staff added.
A strongpoint of the ATO forces near Opytne was shelled with grenade launcher, another one near Butovka mine – with mortar.
The Staff also reported that the Ukrainian servicemen in Mariupol direction, who who hold their positions near the village of Vodiane, were attacked with mortars and grenade launchers.