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Terrorists fired at Ukrainians’ positions from artillery, mortars,grenade launchers 78 times – the ATO Press Center
On August 23, 2015, the ATO Press Center reports that during the last night (August 22, 2015), the situation in the ATO zone remained relatively calm. Russian militants minimized the use of 100mm (and higher) mortars and artillery. At the same time, illegal armed groups mainly used small arms to provoke Ukrainian soldiers. “Though isolated...
Diplomatic scandal: drunk German Diplomat shouted at policemen in Kyiv
The German Embassy in Ukraine checks information on the possible involvement of the employee in conflict with police in Kyiv, Ukraine. This is stated in a message on the page Embassy in Facebook. “Currently German Embassy could not confirm the incident, we check the facts. In general, the employee of the German Embassy and staff are...
US to launch drone program over Eastern Ukraine
Washington (AFP) – The US military will drastically increase drone flights over the next four years, in a bid to boost intelligence and strike capabilities across a growing number of conflict zones, the Wall Street Journal reported. “The Pentagon is planning to expand the number of daily flights from 61 at present to as many as 90 by...
Russian terrorists shelled at Ukrainian villages with mortars and Grad rocket systems – ATO Press Center
PHOTO:Terrorists shelled Avdiivka village On August 16, 2015, the ATO Press Center reports that yesterday Russian terrorists continued to fire at the ATO forces’ positions, and slightly reduced the use of rocket artillery. “As usual, terrorists were the most active since 6 p.m. till 12 a.m. in the Donetsk region. During this period, the...
Dmitry Tymchuk: Military update 8.14
A soldier waiting at a block post behind some trees near Mariupol while continued shelling targets their position. Photo: Noah Brooks In addition to the intense shelling of the ATO forces positions and civilian objects (including with the use of heavy armaments), Russian-terrorist troops in Donbas are using sabotage and reconnaissance groups...
Dmitry Tymchuk: Military update 8.12
An Azov Battalion sniper takes aim on the front line. Photo: Noah Brooks. Source Operational data from Information Resistance: The conflict in Donbas continues to escalate due to a sharp increase in activity by Russian-terrorist troops carried out under the pretext of delivering “pre-emptive strikes” to counter an imaginary “offensive by...
The Russian-terrorist troops violated cease-fire 127 times – ATO Press Center
PHOTO:After a rocket attack outside Mariupol, Eastern Ukraine. Noah Brooks. Source On August 10, 2015, the ATO Press Center reports that Russian terrorists increased intensity of attacks yesterday. Pro-Russian terrorists shelled the ATO (anti-terrorist operation) forces’ positions and peaceful settlements 127 times on August 9, 2015. “The...
The debt of Ukraine must be restructured – US Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs
PHOTO:A serviceman walks in front of a destroyed house near Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Genya Savilov | AFP | Getty Images Nathan Sheets, Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs, states that debt restructuring enabling a stronger, more stable Ukrain’s future. To transform its economy, stabilize and support Ukraine, the United...
Dmitry Tymchuk: Military update 8.05
Photo: Sergei Loiko Operational data from Information Resistance: Russian-terrorist troops (RTT) in Donbas continue to carry out active shellings of the advanced positions, command posts, and bases of Ukrainian troops and civilian objects by using artillery (122 mm and 152 mm), 120 mm mortars, and armored vehicles. Most of the terrorist attacks...
Russian terrorists violated cease-fire for 65 times using artillery, mortars, tanks – ATO Press Center
On August 6, 2015, the ATO Press Center reports that pro-Russian terrorists violated cease-fire 65 times over past day. “Last night, pro-Russian mercenaries slightly decreased the volume of shelling of the Ukrainian troops’ positions in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area, but continued to actively use Minsk-banned weapons,”...