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Illegal armed formations violate ceasefire 35 times | Міністерство оборони України
May 9, illegal armed formations have used heavy weapons and violated the ceasefire 35 times.

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian positions near Pisky, Opytne, Mariynka, Dutovka mine with 120 mm and 82 mm mortars. Moreover, bandits used grenade launchers, heavy sub machineguns and small arms near Dutovka mine, Avdiyvka, Mariynka and Vodyane. A sniper targeted Ukrainian positions near Pisky.

A fighting near Mariynka ended in the enemy’s failure.

In Luhansk direction, the enemy used anti-aircraft mounts, grenade launchers, machineguns and small arms near Sokilnyky, Stanytsya Luhanska, Shchastya.

In Artemivsk direction, bandits shelled Zolote with 120 mm mortars, Rossadky and Lozove communities with anti-tank rocket mount.

Yesterday, the enemy’s tank fired Pavlopol, and terrorists shelled Shyrokyne and Pishchevik with grenade launchers and small arms.

The Ukrainian servicemen saw the enemy’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

A pro-Russian separatist of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic sits atop a self-propelled gun during the Victory Day parade in Donetsk on May 9, 2015. Tanks and rocket systems rolled through the rebel bastion of Donetsk in east Ukraine on May 9 as pro-Russian insurgents celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Soviet win over Nazi Germany in WWII. Imitating a vast military parade being held simultaneously in Moscow, some 1,500 separatist fighters marched through the rebel-held city clutching red Soviet flags and portraits of Stalin. AFP PHOTO / ALEKSEY FILIPPOV
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Ukrainian president says nearly 7,000 civilians killed in conflict - watch on - uatoday.tv
Poroshenko says that over 1,600 troops have been killed in the conflict in east Ukraine

Nearly 7,000 civilians have been killed in the yearlong conflict in east Ukraine, said Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko during an address to parliament. The number represents a significant increase on the UN's calculations, according to which 6,100 people have have lost their lives in the fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed militants. Poroshenko also said that over 1,600 Ukrainian troops have died.

Despite an ceasefire signed in February, violations on both sides are routinely reported. In recent weeks however the fighting between Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed militants has intensified. Radio Free Europe reports that international monitors say both parties are using heavy weapons which were supposed to be pulled back from the frontline.

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SBU detains leader of 'Kharkiv partisans' for plotting terrorist attack in Kharkiv for May 9-10

The counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine has put an end to unlawful activities of one of the leaders of the "Kharkiv partisans" terrorist organization, who is a former employee of the Interior Ministry.

"It has been established that a 42-year-old citizen of Ukraine, a former employee of the Interior Ministry, in 2014 was recruited by a citizen of the Russian Federation, a member of the so-called Ministry of State Security of the DPR (self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic). On the instructions of his Russian supervisor, the criminal formed sabotage and reconnaissance groups, made mainly from former law enforcement officers and soldiers who were to commit sabotage and terrorist acts on the territory of Kharkiv region," the SBU press center reported on Saturday.

In addition, on the instructions of the DPR terrorists the recruited offender collected and sent to the enemy the intelligence about the deployment and movement of Ukrainian army units, data about the protection of the defense industry facilities, information about members of volunteer battalions and active participants in patriotic movement. He was also preparing a terrorist attack on the Kharkiv Armored Plant.

During the search of his house, grenades and explosives were found, which he planned to use for terrorist attacks in Kharkiv on May 9-10, the SBU press center reported.
 
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Illegal armed formations violate ceasefire 35 times | Міністерство оборони України
May 9, illegal armed formations have used heavy weapons and violated the ceasefire 35 times.

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian positions near Pisky, Opytne, Mariynka, Dutovka mine with 120 mm and 82 mm mortars. Moreover, bandits used grenade launchers, heavy sub machineguns and small arms near Dutovka mine, Avdiyvka, Mariynka and Vodyane. A sniper targeted Ukrainian positions near Pisky.

A fighting near Mariynka ended in the enemy’s failure.

In Luhansk direction, the enemy used anti-aircraft mounts, grenade launchers, machineguns and small arms near Sokilnyky, Stanytsya Luhanska, Shchastya.

In Artemivsk direction, bandits shelled Zolote with 120 mm mortars, Rossadky and Lozove communities with anti-tank rocket mount.

Yesterday, the enemy’s tank fired Pavlopol, and terrorists shelled Shyrokyne and Pishchevik with grenade launchers and small arms.

The Ukrainian servicemen saw the enemy’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

A pro-Russian separatist of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic sits atop a self-propelled gun during the Victory Day parade in Donetsk on May 9, 2015. Tanks and rocket systems rolled through the rebel bastion of Donetsk in east Ukraine on May 9 as pro-Russian insurgents celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Soviet win over Nazi Germany in WWII. Imitating a vast military parade being held simultaneously in Moscow, some 1,500 separatist fighters marched through the rebel-held city clutching red Soviet flags and portraits of Stalin. AFP PHOTO / ALEKSEY FILIPPOV
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Ukrainian president says nearly 7,000 civilians killed in conflict - watch on - uatoday.tv
Poroshenko says that over 1,600 troops have been killed in the conflict in east Ukraine

Nearly 7,000 civilians have been killed in the yearlong conflict in east Ukraine, said Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko during an address to parliament. The number represents a significant increase on the UN's calculations, according to which 6,100 people have have lost their lives in the fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed militants. Poroshenko also said that over 1,600 Ukrainian troops have died.

Despite an ceasefire signed in February, violations on both sides are routinely reported. In recent weeks however the fighting between Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed militants has intensified. Radio Free Europe reports that international monitors say both parties are using heavy weapons which were supposed to be pulled back from the frontline.

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SBU detains leader of 'Kharkiv partisans' for plotting terrorist attack in Kharkiv for May 9-10

The counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine has put an end to unlawful activities of one of the leaders of the "Kharkiv partisans" terrorist organization, who is a former employee of the Interior Ministry.

"It has been established that a 42-year-old citizen of Ukraine, a former employee of the Interior Ministry, in 2014 was recruited by a citizen of the Russian Federation, a member of the so-called Ministry of State Security of the DPR (self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic). On the instructions of his Russian supervisor, the criminal formed sabotage and reconnaissance groups, made mainly from former law enforcement officers and soldiers who were to commit sabotage and terrorist acts on the territory of Kharkiv region," the SBU press center reported on Saturday.

In addition, on the instructions of the DPR terrorists the recruited offender collected and sent to the enemy the intelligence about the deployment and movement of Ukrainian army units, data about the protection of the defense industry facilities, information about members of volunteer battalions and active participants in patriotic movement. He was also preparing a terrorist attack on the Kharkiv Armored Plant.

During the search of his house, grenades and explosives were found, which he planned to use for terrorist attacks in Kharkiv on May 9-10, the SBU press center reported.


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4 Ukrainian servicemen WIA yesterday.
 
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Terrorists still violate Minsk agreements | Міністерство оборони України
According to the press centre of the ‘anti-terror’ operation (ATO) HQ, from 06:00 p.m. bandits have actively used heavy weapons.

In Donetsk direction, they attacked Pisky with 120 mm mortars. There was a fighting at the midnight in the region. Terrorists shelled Dutovka mine as well.

Near Luhansk, illegal armed formations attacked the Ukrainian positions near Shchastya and Crymske. Militants shelled Stanytsya Luhanska with grenade launchers.

Bandits attacked Leninske and Mayorsk with heavy mortars, Lozove with guided missiles and heavy sub-machineguns.

Shyrokyne is still the flashpoint in the region.

The Ukrainian servicemen saw the enemy’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

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EOD works, construction of fortifications, region patrolling are routine activities of servicemen of the detached mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine deployed in Artemivsk. Particularly, the personnel undergo active training to enhance combat skills.

Brigade units have various joint training with units of Ministry of Internal Affairs, Security Service of Ukraine and Border Service of Ukraine.

They have worked out the elements of blocking and disarmament of an imaginary military formation having captured a state institution.

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Five soldiers wounded in ATO area in past 24 hours| Ukrinform
KYIV, May 11 /Ukrinform/. Five Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in past 24 hours.

Spokesman for the Presidential Administration on the anti-terrorist operation, Colonel Oleksandr Motuzianyk said this at a briefing in Kyiv on Monday.

"Over the past day no casualties among Ukrainian servicemen were reported, another five were injured as a result of hostilities and military clashes," he said.

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BloombergBusiness: Ukraine port braces for war as locals learn path to bomb shelter - read on - uatoday.tv
Ukraine's eastern port of Mariupol is bracing for attack



Army vehicles rumble down streets, windows are fortified to shield against shell damage and signs pasted to apartment blocks point people to their nearest bomb shelter.

Locals fear pro-Russian separatists will unleash an assault on their city now that President Vladimir Putin has finished hosting world leaders to mark the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany.

"Everyone's talking about it," said Iryna Hrynko, 40, a designer who arrived last year after fleeing the rebels' Donetsk stronghold. "Friends back home even tell me about an attack."

Mariupol, an industrial hub of half a million people, sits on the fringe of Ukraine's yearlong insurgency, which has killed more than 6,000 and ruined Russia's ties with its Cold War foes.

An attack would bury the latest Minsk truce brokered by Russia and Germany and risk more sanctions for Putin's government. It could also reignite calls to arm Ukraine.

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Militants launched multiple attacks in east Ukraine overnight - read on - uatoday.tv
Russian-baked militants use weapons banned under the Minsk agreements

UNIAN:"Near Donetsk, Russian-backed militants used 120mm-caliber mortars to attack Pisky [near the destroyed Donetsk airport]. At about midnight, Ukrainian troops clashed with a reconnaissance and sabotage militant group. The invaders also shelled the Dutivka coalmine," Ukrainian military officials reported on Facebook.

Near the city of Luhansk, militants were shelling Ukrainian troops in the town of Shchastya and the village of Krymske. They also engaged grenade launchers to attack the village of Stanytsia Luhanska.

"The shelling resumed in the Artemivsk sector. Militants opened fire on the villages of Leninske and Mayorske using large-caliber mortars, banned under the Minsk ceasefire deal. Insurgent groups used anti-tank guided missiles and heavy machine guns near the village of Lozove. 120mm-caliber mortar explosions were again heard in the long-suffering village of Shyrokyne," the military press center informed.

Militant drones became active in the evening. They were spotted over Shyrokyne, the Ukrainian-controlled city of Mariupol, the villages of Volodarske, Orlivske, Pavlopil, Lomakyne, Pischevyk, and Manhush in the Donetsk region.

Oleksandr Motuzyanyk, military spokesman said no Ukrainian soldier was killed on May 10, however four servicemen were wounded in the past 24 hours.

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Militants step up artillery fire on May 10, two Ukrainian soldiers wounded - read on - uatoday.tv
Ceasefire violations continue in east Ukraine

Sunday morning in the conflict zone began with intensive artillery fire on Ukrainian positions in the village of Shyrokyne, near to the Ukrainian-controlled city of Mariupol in the Donetsk region.

After a relatively calm morning on May 9, attacks on Ukrainian army positions renewed with greater intensity, the Azov Batallion reported on its Facebook page. On the previous day the Russian-backed militants had proposed a two-day ceasefire.

"Last night the invaders started firing on the positions of our troops in Shyrokyne, using small arms and automatic grenade launchers. Closer to midnight, they opened fire from a tank to attack the villages of Pavlopil and Pischevyk," the report said.

"This morning started with intensive artillery fire in Shyrokyne, which hasn't ended yet. [The Russian-backed militants] have deployed small arms and anti-aircraft systems. One soldier has been wounded," Azov Batallion wrote.

UPDATE, another report says: "Early on May 10 militants shelled the village of Shyrokyne, using 82mm and 120mm mortars. Closer to lunch time, they launched attacks on Ukrainian troops using automatic grenade launchers and tanks. Two Ukrainian soldiers have been wounded".
 
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he wont stop with his goebbels thing..

I'd honestly much rather hear from marcuss, gabriel92 and boomslang etc on how they view this situation than his 100% copy/paste of Kiev propaganda.
Of course he will not-he is paid to post Kiev rubbish here.Hundustani is employee of Goebbels Ministry of Truth in Kiev-employee who always fail to deliver.But I must admit-he (as everyone else of his kind) has a thick skin and showing extreme devotion.
In other news :rofl: - Porky wants 3 billion USD for Roshen... " A bit" beyond the market price even in Roshen best days long ago.But he being greedy is understandable-(although engaging in all kind of questionable activities) his fortune is keep going down and down.Same goes for most of Ukr oligarchs -their little adventure with Maidan cost them a fortune.
 
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Two explosions reportedly rocked Odesa on Tuesday morning| Ukrinform

KYIV, May 12 /Ukrinform/. In the early morning of May 12, Odesa residents heard two explosions.

The city news website Timer reported the incidents.

"The characteristic roar was heard by residents of the downtown, Moldavanka, Slobidka, Frantsuzky Boulevard and other city districts," the website noted.

Reportedly, the first explosion detonated at approximately 1.40 and the second one at about 2.20 on May 12.


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Militants shell Ukrainian forces 13 times overnight| Ukrinform
KYIV, May 12 /Ukrinform/. The illegal armed groups violated the ceasefire 13 times in Mariupol direction, Donetsk region, over past 24 hours.

Representative of the M Sector at the ATO Headquarters Dmytro Horbunov said this on the air of the Channel 5.

According to him, the night was relatively quiet as the pro-Russian mercenaries opened fire only once.

"The enemy shelled our servicemen only 13 times. The terrorists used forbidden 122-mm artillery three times, while using 82-mm mortars two times. Terrorists used different types of small arms eight times," Horbunov said.

According to the statement, all the attacks were brief and of a demonstrative nature rather than were intended to cause great harm to the Ukrainian military. Therefore, according to the speaker, our soldiers did not open fire in response most cases.

Three Ukrainian troops killed in east Ukraine - watch on - uatoday.tv

Ukraine and Western allies accuse Russia of flagrant Minsk ceasefire violations

Three more Ukrainian soldiers died over the last 24 hours Ukrainian FM Pavlo Klimkin said early Tuesday. Several others were injured as Russian-backed militants continued attacks on Ukrainian defensive positions in east Ukraine.

The latest casulties come a day after NATO warned Russia had violated the Minsk ceasefire accords by sending more troops and heavy weapons into Ukraine.

Meanwhile John Kerry is in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi for talks with the Russian leadership about the conflict in Ukraine.

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Militants again fire heavy weapons at several towns and villages in east Ukraine - read on - uatoday.tv
Ukraine's Anti-Terrorist Operation headquarters report more ceasefire violations

UNIAN: Russian-backed militants have once again fired heavy weapons on the positions of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Donbas, the press center of the Anti-Terrorist Operation reported on its Facebook page on Tuesday.

In particular, in the direction of Donetsk the militants fired 120mm mortars on the villages of Opytne, Vodiane and Pisky.

Under the Minsk peace agreement, weapons of a caliber greater than 100mm were supposed to have been withdrawn out of range of the front line weeks ago, but the OSCE has reported violations of this part of the agreement by both sides of the conflict.

"The militants fired from an anti-aircraft gun and a tank on the mine of Butivka. Shells from tanks and 152mm artillery hit the town of Avdiivka. In addition, a sniper was working in the village of Marinka," the ATO report says.

Near Mariupol, the militants attacked Ukrainian forces with self-propelled artillery, 120mm and 82mm mortars, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms.

According to the press center, the militants received the appropriate response and "asked for a ceasefire five times."

Near Luhansk, the militants fired large-caliber mortars, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms on the villages of Stanytsia Luhanska and Shastya. They also fired heavy machine guns on the villages of Leninske and Lozove.

In addition, the press center said that a group of ten professionally trained snipers were to arrive in Ukraine from Russia on Tuesday.
 
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he's wont stop with his goebbels thing..

I'd honestly much rather hear from marcuss, gabriel92 and boomslang etc on how they view this situation than his 100% copy/paste of Kiev propaganda.


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Two explosions reportedly rocked Odesa on Tuesday morning| Ukrinform

KYIV, May 12 /Ukrinform/. In the early morning of May 12, Odesa residents heard two explosions.

The city news website Timer reported the incidents.

"The characteristic roar was heard by residents of the downtown, Moldavanka, Slobidka, Frantsuzky Boulevard and other city districts," the website noted.

Reportedly, the first explosion detonated at approximately 1.40 and the second one at about 2.20 on May 12.


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Militants shell Ukrainian forces 13 times overnight| Ukrinform
KYIV, May 12 /Ukrinform/. The illegal armed groups violated the ceasefire 13 times in Mariupol direction, Donetsk region, over past 24 hours.

Representative of the M Sector at the ATO Headquarters Dmytro Horbunov said this on the air of the Channel 5.

According to him, the night was relatively quiet as the pro-Russian mercenaries opened fire only once.

"The enemy shelled our servicemen only 13 times. The terrorists used forbidden 122-mm artillery three times, while using 82-mm mortars two times. Terrorists used different types of small arms eight times," Horbunov said.

According to the statement, all the attacks were brief and of a demonstrative nature rather than were intended to cause great harm to the Ukrainian military. Therefore, according to the speaker, our soldiers did not open fire in response most cases.

Three Ukrainian troops killed in east Ukraine - watch on - uatoday.tv

Ukraine and Western allies accuse Russia of flagrant Minsk ceasefire violations

Three more Ukrainian soldiers died over the last 24 hours Ukrainian FM Pavlo Klimkin said early Tuesday. Several others were injured as Russian-backed militants continued attacks on Ukrainian defensive positions in east Ukraine.

The latest casulties come a day after NATO warned Russia had violated the Minsk ceasefire accords by sending more troops and heavy weapons into Ukraine.

Meanwhile John Kerry is in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi for talks with the Russian leadership about the conflict in Ukraine.

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Militants again fire heavy weapons at several towns and villages in east Ukraine - read on - uatoday.tv
Ukraine's Anti-Terrorist Operation headquarters report more ceasefire violations

UNIAN: Russian-backed militants have once again fired heavy weapons on the positions of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Donbas, the press center of the Anti-Terrorist Operation reported on its Facebook page on Tuesday.

In particular, in the direction of Donetsk the militants fired 120mm mortars on the villages of Opytne, Vodiane and Pisky.

Under the Minsk peace agreement, weapons of a caliber greater than 100mm were supposed to have been withdrawn out of range of the front line weeks ago, but the OSCE has reported violations of this part of the agreement by both sides of the conflict.

"The militants fired from an anti-aircraft gun and a tank on the mine of Butivka. Shells from tanks and 152mm artillery hit the town of Avdiivka. In addition, a sniper was working in the village of Marinka," the ATO report says.

Near Mariupol, the militants attacked Ukrainian forces with self-propelled artillery, 120mm and 82mm mortars, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms.

According to the press center, the militants received the appropriate response and "asked for a ceasefire five times."

Near Luhansk, the militants fired large-caliber mortars, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms on the villages of Stanytsia Luhanska and Shastya. They also fired heavy machine guns on the villages of Leninske and Lozove.

In addition, the press center said that a group of ten professionally trained snipers were to arrive in Ukraine from Russia on Tuesday.


Reported for quoting whole articles and taking up space. 3 UAF soldiers KIA yesteday. RIP

Reuters: Three Ukrainian servicemen killed in past 24 hours in east-Ukrainian military
 
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For self defense. Ukraine regards Ukraine as its own territory, just as China regards Taiwan as its own territory.




It is recognized by Russia. Plus they can get dual citizenship from Russia. Ukraine does not allow dual citizenship, Russia allows.
Russia recognized LNR passports and dual citizenship, really? Can prove?

I think there is no doubt that Ukraine is a sovereign country with its own territory, the same like Russia, Pakistan etc . This fact was recognized by UN many years ago. And it is a firm fact.
 
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