Civil war in Ukraine: News & discussion

[Hindustani78]

1. The Russian Occupation Forces continued to actively violate the ceasefire using different types of weapons, while increasing the number of fire provocations. Last week the enemy used MLRS “Grad”, mortars and artillery systems of various calibers which are prohibited by the Minsk agreements.

2. During the last week, the enemy completed 266 attacks against the Ukrainian positions.

At the same time, the enemy actively used heavy weapons, which was delivered to the occupied territories of Ukraine as so-called “Humanitarian aid” from the territory of the Russian Federation.

In particular, on the night of August 16, the Russian Occupation Forces fired 13 rocket from the MLRS “Grad” and several 120 mm caliber mines on the positions of Ukrainian defenders near Svitlodarsky from the territories of the occupied city of Debaltsevo.

Ukrainian side has photo and video proofs of the result of shelling. There were no casualties neither from servicemen nor from civilians.

For information, the last time Russian Occupational Forces used up to 20 rocket of MLRS Grad against positions of our forces near Avdiivka on May 20th 2018.

Also, Russian Occupation Forces used small arms near Stanytsia Luhanska to pull dawn disengagement of forces and materiel in these area.

In August 16th air defense means of the Joint Forces has downed Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which has conducted reconnaissance mission of our positions on Pervomaisk — Severodonetsk — Svatovo direction.

This target was immediately destroyed after being caught by our radars.

During inspection was defined that this UAV was equipped with 12 lens camera which can video and send real time information to command and control posts.

According to the information from the Joint Forces press center, some parts of this UAV were produced by Russian company which is under USA sanctions and cooperate closely with factory which produces UAV Orlan. It provides one more time irrefutable proofs that Russian Federation sends arms for Russian Occupation Forces.

In such a way Russia continues research activity of the new types of equipment on the territory of Ukraine.

In general, during the last week Russian Occupation Forces fired 13 rockets from MLRS Grad, shelled 7 times from 152 mm artillery and more than 50 times from 122 mm artillery. Also approximately 70 120 mm mines and 220 82 mm mines were fired on our positions by Russian Occupation Forces.

We want also to stress that Ukrainian Forces respond to all enemy violations which threatens life of our servicemen at the same time strictly adhering to Minsk agreements.

3. Unfortunately 4 Ukrainian soldiers were KIA and 11 were WIA as a result of direct actions and enemy shellings of Ukrainian positions. OUR HEARTS GO OUT FOR THE FAMILIES, FRIENDS and comrades OF THE FALLEN UKRAINIAN HEROES WHO DIED FOR Ukraine.

4. According to the information from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Russian Occupation Forces has increased battle training activity in units of 1st and 2nd Army Corps of the Russian Forces.

Taking into account decrease in effectiveness and increase in number of casualties within tactical level reconnaissance units, Russian Occupation forces command has increased the number of Russian carrier reconnaissance officers who will train reconnaissance units of 1st and 2nd Army Corps of the Russian Forces.

Also, Russian Occupation command made decision to increase preparedness level to large scale mobilization events on the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. This was made because of a great number of provocational claims made by Russian military experts which spread falsie, distorted and biased information that Joint Operation forces will revitalize combat actions during Independence day holidays.

5. Now the other important news.

On Friday, August 17, the ceremony was held where United States of America passed on two counter-battery radar systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch and Chief of General Staff General of the Army of Ukraine Viktor Muzhenko took part in this event,

On behalf of the Ukrainian, General Muzhenko expressed his gratitude for the delivered radars and thanked the US government and the American people for the delivered military equipment, which will help us to fight against the aggressor and save a lot of lives. He also stressed that US technical assistance in equipping the Ukrainian army with modern materiel, as well as personnel training for its maintenance and repair, serves as a critical component of the military transformation process.

During the last two weeks Ukrainian marines company took part in international exercises “NOBLE PARTNER — 2018” which took place in Georgia. Our NATO partners have highly evaluated Ukrainian unit action taking into account combat experience gained while defending Ukrainian land against Russian Aggression.

The training for the Military Parade dedicated to the 27th anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine was held on August 18th in Kiev. The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, General of Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak, personally verified the readiness of personnel, weapons and military equipment to participate in the official ceremony. As was stated earlier 4500 personnel and 250 new, modernized and perspective materiel will take part in this year military parade. Moreover 18 foreign delegations and 300 foreign servicemen will take part in Independence day military parade this year.

Briefing Ministry of Defence of Ukraine spokesperson on frontline situation

Captain Mykhailo Sharavara

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Tuesday, August 21. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 23 attacks against the Ukrainian positions with using heavy weaponry.

The Russian occupational troops targeted the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Svitlodarsk, Popasna, Marinka, Hnutove, Pavlopil, Lebedynske, Vodiane, and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, small arms, and 82 mm mortars. The enemy also shelled the positions near Lebedynske with 82 mm mortars, near Novoluhanske with 120 mm mortars.

Two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded.

Today, militants have shelled the Ukrainian positions for twice near Lebedynske and Vodiane with BMP and heavy machineguns. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers today.

The enemy’s casualties are two killed and two wounded.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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[Hindustani78]

Wednesday, August 22. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 24 attacks against the Ukrainian positions, including four attacks using heavy weaponry.

The Russian occupational troops targeted the Ukrainian positions near Artema, Novotoshkivske, Krymske, Zaitseve, Zalizne, Avdiivka, Novomykhailivka, Pisky, Chermalyk, Hnutove, Pavlopil, Lebedynske, Vodiane, and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, small arms, and BMP. The enemy also used 82 and 120 mm mortars.

The enemy also used 120 mm mortars against the Ukrainian positions near Zalizne and Hnutove, 82 mm mortars — near Avdiivka and Chermalyk.

Two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded.

At night, occupants have completed 4 attacks against the Ukrainian positions near Pavlopil, Lebedynske, and Vodiane without using the heavy weaponry.

There are no casualties among the Ukrainian defenders as of this morning.

The enemy’s casualties are two killed and one wounded.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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Thursday, August 23. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 24 attacks against the Ukrainian positions, including using heavy weaponry.

The Russian occupational troops targeted the Ukrainian positions near Stanytsia Luhanska, Krymske, Katerynivka, Opytne, Pisky, Marinka, Starohnativka, Hnutove, Pavlopil, Lebedynske, and Vodiane with BMP, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, small arms, 82 and 120 mm mortars, and 122 mm artillery.

The enemy also used 120 mm mortars against the Ukrainian positions near Krymske and 82 mm mortars — near Pisky.

One Ukrainian soldier was wounded.

Today, the Russian occupational forces have shelled the Ukrainian defenders near Novotoshkivske, Krymske, Starohnativka, and Vodiane with artillery, mortars, heavy machineguns, and small arms. One soldier was killed. We express condolences to family and relatives of the fallen hero.

The enemy’s casualties are one killed.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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[Hindustani78]

Occupation forces had fired on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 39 times over the past day, as a result one soldier was killed and four were wounded, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters said.

The hostile forces fired 120mm and 82mm mortars, infantry fighting vehicle weapons, and various types of grenade launchers, large-caliber machine guns and small arms, according to the report. The Joint Forces Operation positions in the areas of the populated localities of Krymske, Svitlodarsk, Yuzhne, Avdiyivka, Nevelske, Krasnohorivka, Hranytne, Hnutove, Pavlopil, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne came under fire.

Further, as reported, illegal armed groups fired 152mm artillery guns at the village of Vrubivka in Luhansk region. A 35-year-old local resident was killed, three homes and a local school were damaged in the gunfire.

 

[LordTyrannus]

A bloody war in the heart of europe with millions of casualties. And no muslims involved at all.

It must be the evil christian dna causing this trouble. White men dna is evil.

 

[Hindustani78]

Wednesday, August 29. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 32 attacks against the Ukrainian positions, including using heavy weaponry.

The Russian occupational troops targeted the Ukrainian positions with BMP, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms, tanks, 122 mm artillery, 82 and 120 mm mortars.

The enemy shelled the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Popasna, Troitske, Novoluhanske, Maiorske, Pivdenne, Novhorodske, Avdiivka, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Novomykhailivka, Chermalyk, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Lebedynske, Vodiane, and Shyrokyne.

Near Troitske, Novoluhanske, Novhorodske, Novomykhailivka, Chermalyk, Hnutove, Lebedynske, Vodiane occupants completed 9 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using artillery and mortars forbidden by the Minsk agreements. Near Lebedynske the enemy used tanks.

The enemy’s casualties are three killed.

At night, occupants shelled the positions of the Joint Forces twice using heavy machineguns near Hnutove and Talakivka.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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Thursday, August 30. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 18 attacks against the Ukrainian positions, including once using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements.

The enemy used 82 mm mortars, BMP, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms.

The Russian occupational troops attacked the Ukrainian positions near Stanytsia Luhanska, Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Troitske, Svitlodarsk, Pivdenne, Novhorodske, Novomykhailivka, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Talakivka, Lebedynske, and Vodiane.

In Horlivka direction, militants used mortar near Novhorodske. There are no casualties among Ukrainian soldiers.

Today, the enemy has shelled the Ukrainian positions near Luhanske with anti-tank grenade launchers.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

http://www.mil.gov.ua/en/news/2018/...east-of-ukraine-as-of-morning-august-31-2018/
Friday, August 31. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 12 attacks against the Ukrainian positions without using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements.

The Russian occupational troops used grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Luhanske, Maiorske, Shumy, Pisky, Pavlopil, Lebedynske, and Vodiane.

The enemy has reduced the number of attacks, meanwhile keeping on violating the so called school ceasefire.

The Joint Forces units fulfill all the taken obligations related to the ceasefire. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

Today, the enemy has completed one attack against the Ukrainian positions near Hnutove using grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian defenders.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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Platinum Eagle-2018 multinational exercise has kicked off in Romania. Ukrainian marines participate in maneuvers. This year exercise has brought together the representatives of the US, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Georgia, and Ukraine.

This exercise is aimed at increasing effectiveness of joint operations of a multinational unit, cooperation, joint training, and preparation to peacekeeping operations, as well as development of regional environment favorable for military cooperation.

Photographs by Serhii Serhiyenko

 

[Hindustani78]

04 september 2018, 07:12

Monday, September 04. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 20 attacks against the Ukrainian positions without using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements.

The Russian occupational forces targeted the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Myronivskyi, Zaitseve, Shumy, Opytne, Pisky, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, and Lebedynske with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms.

Despite the so called school ceasefire, the enemy has increased the number of attacks.

Yesterday, two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded.

The enemy’s casualties are two killed and two wounded.

Today, the enemy has violated the ceasefire for 6 times. Occupants used heavy machineguns and small arms near Krasnohorivka (Donetsk direction), heavy machineguns near Hnutove, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne (Mariupil direction). There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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This year, the ten day maneuvers have brought together the representatives of ten NATO nations and partners — Georgia, Bulgaria, Greece, Latvia, Romania, the USA, Turkey, Ukraine, Czech Republic, and Estonia at Senaki military base (Georgia).

The exercise will have computer simulation format which is a new one. It is aimed at enhancing response readiness to crisis within the framework of joint operations of NATO response forces, as well as improving cooperation of participating nations.

It is worth mentioning that this year the Ukrainian marines have already participated in several exercises in different countries.

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Thursday, September 06. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 31 attacks against the Ukrainian positions without using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements.

The Russian occupational forces targeted the Ukrainian positions near Syze, Stanytsia Luhanska, Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Zolote, Shumy, Novhorodske, Opytne, Pisky, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Chermalyk, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Lebedynske, Vodiane, and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms.

Militants cynically shelled a residential quarter of Krasnohorivka with heavy machineguns setting in fire a private house.

Yesterday, one Ukrainian soldier was killed and three were wounded.


The enemy’s casualties are two killed and five wounded.

Today, the enemy has violated the ceasefire for 4 times using grenade launchers and small arms near Marinka (Donetsk direction), heavy machineguns and small arms near Chermalyk and Vodiane (Mariupol direction). There are no casualties among the Ukrainian defenders.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

 

[Hindustani78]

Friday, September 07. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 28 attacks against the Ukrainian positions without using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements.

The enemy targeted the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Zolote-4, Maiorsk, Pivdenne, Pisky, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Chermalyk, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne with BMP, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms.

There are no casualties among the Ukrainian defenders.

The enemy’s casualties are two killed and three wounded.


Today, militants have shelled the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Hnutove, and Vodiane for five times. Near Krymske the enemy violated the school ceasefire using artillery.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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On September 7, the Russian occupational forces used heavy artillery forbidden by the Minsk agreements against Krymske (Luhansk direction).

The shelling was executed from Holubivske village, which is temporarily occupied by militants, at 03.10 a.m. — 03.30 a.m., using 152 mm artillery. Fortunately, there are no casualties among locals.

On September 8-9, military airmen of the Ukrainian Air Force will participate in the International Airshow on the occasion of the Belgian Air Force to be held at Kleine Brogel air base in Belgium.

Ukrainian Su-27, Su-27UB, and Il-76MD will represent Ukraine at this airshow. The Ukrainian delegation is led by Deputy Air Force Commander Major General Andrii Yaretskyi.

Press Centre of the Ukrainian Air Force

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Monday, September 10. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 25 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements twice.

Militants shelled the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Zolote, Svitlodarsk, Pivdenne, Verkhniotoretske, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Novomykhailivka, Novotroitske, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Lebedynske, Vodiane, and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms. Moreover, occupants targeted the Ukrainian positions near Vodiane and Lebedynske (Mariupil direction) with 82 mm mortars, near Krymske (Luhansk direction) with BMP.

There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.


The enemy’s casualties are four wounded.

Today, militants have shelled the Ukrainian positions for two times near Vodiane and Shyrokyne (Mariupil direction) with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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Tuesday, September 11. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 24 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements for three times.

The enemy targeted the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Zolote, Luhanske, Maiorsk, Shumy, Pivdenne, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne with 120 and 82 mm mortars, BMP, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms.

Militants also shelled the Ukrainian positions near Luhanske with 120 mm mortars, 82 mm mortars near Krymske. Occupants used mortars against defenders of Vodiane.

One Ukrainian soldier was killed and one soldier was wounded.


The enemy’s casualties are two killed and four wounded.

Today militants have shelled the Ukrainian positions near Kamianka and Shyrokyne with heavy machineguns and small arms. One Ukrainian soldier was wounded.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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Despite the so called school ceasefire, on September 10, the Russian armed formations violated it for 24 times and used 120 and 82 mm mortars forbidden by the Minsk agreements.

On September 7, the OSCE SMM recorded damage caused by gunfire in a residential area of Maiorsk.

According to the latest OSCE SMM daily and spot report, in violation of the withdrawal lines in a non-government controlled area, on 8 September, the SMM saw eight multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) (BM-21 Grad, 122 mm) at a compound near Khrustalnyi (formerly Krasnyi Luch, 56 km south-west of Luhansk).

Armed formations’ members denied the SMM access on September 8 and 9 to compounds near Khrustalnyi, Verkhnioshyrokivske, and Yuzhna Lomuvatka.

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Within the framework of the working travel to Kharkiv oblast, Minister of Defence of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak has visited the military law department of the National Yaroslav Mudryi Law University.

It is worth mentioning, that 250 future lawyers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are studying here.

Stepan Poltorak has had talks with the University President and discussed a range of issues with him.

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Wednesday, September 12. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 33 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements twice.

Yesterday, militants shelled the Ukrainian positions near Stanytsia Luhanska, Krymske, Zolote, Katerynivka, Luhanske, Novoluhanske, Maiorsk, Shumy, Kamianka, Pisky, Marinka, Starohnativka, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms. Moreover, occupants used 82 mm mortars against the Ukrainian positions near Vodiane, 120 mm mortars near Shyrokyne (Mariupil direction), and BMP near Krymske (Luhansk direction).

Four Ukrainian soldiers were wounded, one soldier was killed.


The enemy’s casualties are two killed and five wounded.

Today, the enemy has violated the ceasefire for 5 times (Krymske, Hnutove, and Vodiane) using grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms. There are no casualties.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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Thursday, September 13. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 38 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements for three times.

The enemy targeted the Ukrainian positions near Stanytsia Luhanska, Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Zolote, Svitlodarsk, Novoluhanske, Krasnohorivka, Berezove, Novotroitske, Starohnativka, Chermalyk, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne with 82 mm mortars, BMP, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms.

Militants also shelled the Ukrainian positions near Svitlodarsk, Chermalyk, and Lebedynske with 82 mm mortars, near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, and Lebedynske with BMP.

Two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded.


The enemy’s casualties are one killed and five wounded.

Today, occupants have shelled the Ukrainian positions near Berezove, Starohnativka, Hnutove, Vodiane, and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms for 7 times.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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Friday, September 14. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 37 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements for eight times.

Militants shelled the Ukrainian positions near Stanytsia Luhanska, Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Luhanske, Troitske, Verkhniotoretske, Avdiivka, Pisky, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Berezove, Starohnativka, Hranitne, Chermalyk, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms, near Chermalyk, Hnutove, and Vodiane with 82 mm mortars, near Chermalyk and Krymske with 129 mm mortars, near Krymske, Troitske, Chermalyk, and Hnutove with BMP, Novotoshkivske and Hranitne with anti-tank guided missiles.

The Russian occupational troops shelled Vodiane with weapons forbidden by Minsk agreements — 120 mm mortars. Fortunately, private houses are not damaged and there are no casualties among civilians.

One Ukrainian soldier was wounded.


The enemy’s casualties are one killed and four wounded.

Today, the enemy has violated the ceasefire for 4 times using grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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During last week, the enemy continued to destabilize situation in the deterrence area of Russia’s armed aggression in the Donbass. Units of the Joint Operation continued to record more violations of the ceasefire by the Russian Occupation troops.

In general, over the past week, from 10 to 16 September, the Ukrainian defenders’ positions fell under provocative shelling by Russian Occupation troops for 215 times. Level and number of ceasefire violations has increased comparing with previous week.

From the beginning of the previous week enemy continued to violate agreements by using mortars, infantry fighting vehicles, grenade launchers, heavy machine guns, small arms and other infantry weapons.

In particular, from 10th to 15th September, violating Minsk agreements, Russian Occupation forces shelled our positions near Krymske, Luhanske, Vodiane, Shyrokyne using 82 and 120 mm caliber mortars. Only in September 15th enemy shelled our positions with 41 mines of 82 and 120 mm calibers.

Apart from that, on September 12th, once again Russian Occupation Forces used grenade launchers and small arms near Stanytsia Luhanska to pull dawn disengagement of forces and materiel in these area.

Also, on September 13th Russian Occupation troops shooted up residential area in Vodiane using 120 mm mortars. Fortunately, there were no casualties among civilians.

The situation in the operation area is under full control of the Joint Operation Forces.

Our servicemen opened fire in response to suppress enemy activity by strictly adhering to Minsk agreements.

2. As the result of the activity of the Russian Occupation forces, 6 of our servicemen were WIA. They were quickly transferred to military hospitals where they are being treated. We wish them speedy recovery!

We want to inform with grief, that 2 of our defenders were KIA as the result of Russian armed aggression.

We express our sincerest condolences to the relatives and loved ones of our deceased defender, as well as their combat comrades.

3. According to the information from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Russian Occupation Forces Command has conducted operational and combat training measures within Russian led maneuvers Vostok — 2018 which are held in Russia. For this aims Russia continues to supply Russian Occupation Forces with gasoline and special equipment. New echelon of weapons and special equipment were provided from Russian territory as well.

Also Russian military political authorities continue to increase the number of forces near the border with Ukraine. In particular, und cover of military exercises Vostok — 2018 Russian forces from eastern region were redeployed along the border with Ukraine.

4. As for other important news

5. Today, on September 17th, UK Defence Secretary Gavin Alexander Williamson is on official visit to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine the Minister of Defence of Ukraine.Minister of Defence of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak accompanied him. Both sides held meeting and discussed current security situation in the world and and ways of further cooperation between Ministry of Defense of Great Britain and Ukraine.

6. Within the framework of the visit to the United States, the Ukrainian delegation led by First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Ivan Rusnak held talks with US DoD officials in the Pentagon.

The parties focused on discussion of system of development of NCO and officers’ education, personnel management, manning, formation of military reserve, implementation of gender policy within the Armed Forces, rehabilitation, participation of Ukrainian officers in military cooperation activities, their involvement in NATO Joint Multinational Staffs, development of military institutions, US assistance and support in 2019-2020.

Ivan Rusnak held a range of talks with senior officials of the US Department of Defense.

The US party praised the progress in the Ukrainian army transformation and expressed readiness to provide further support to Ukraine.

7. On September 13, 13th separate battalion, 95th separate air assault brigade, Ukrainian Air Assault Forces is travelling to Germany where they will participate in Saber Junction exercise held by US Command Europe to evaluate readiness of a US combat brigade.

In General, Saber Junction maneuvers have started on September 4 and will last until the end of this month. The Ukrainian military will join the active phase.

8. The representatives of Kyiv Association of Defense Attachés have visited tactical training of Reserve Corps as invited by Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Viktor Muzhenko.

According to General Muzhenko, more than 160,000 reservists of the first level operative reserve have already undergone training.

Meanwhile, service members of second level operative reserve are undergoing 45-day training consisting of two phases.

Defense attachés shared their impressions and praised the practical training of the Ukrainian military.

The Chief of General Staff also valued the crews’ and units’ actions and underscored the motivation of the operative reserve personnel.

This is all information for now. Glory to Ukraine!

Captain Sharavara Mykhailo from the Press Center of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

 

[Hack-Hook]

I love those reports that say enemy used heavy weapons and attacked us 200 time or casualties is one lightly wounded , we retaliated to enemy attack 4 time with firecrackers and killed 18 of them and wounded 85 other, 40 of them fighting for their life

 

[Hindustani78]

Tuesday, September 18. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 21 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements twice.

Militants shelled the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Luhanske, Svitlodarsk, Starohnativka, Chermalyk, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms. Moreover, occupants fired 82 mm mortars on the Ukrainian positions near Lebedynske, 120 mm mortars on positions near Pavlopil.

There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The enemy’s casualties are two killed and one wounded.

Today, the enemy has shelled the Ukrainian positions for three times in Mariupil direction (Lebedynske and Vodiane) with heavy machineguns and small arms. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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Ukrainian military undergo preparations to participate in Saber Junction 2018 at the U.S. Army’s Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels Training Areas Sept. 4 to Oct. 1, 2018.

In two days our unit will start active actions. Our combat experience will be useful as we have to accomplish the most difficult tasks, explains the commanding officer of the Ukrainian unit.

Saber Junction 2018 is military exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating allies and partner nations.


PA Office of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Wednesday, September 19. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 25 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements twice.

Militants targeted the Ukrainian positions near Stanytsia Luhanska, Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Luhanske, Pivdenne, Pisky, Novotroitske, Starohnativka, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne with 120 and 82 mm mortars, BMP, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms.

The Russian occupational troops targeted the Ukrainian positions near Luhanske with 120 mm mortars, near Krymske with BMP-1.

Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and one was wounded. All our feelings are with families and relatives of the fallen heroes of Ukraine.

The enemy’s casualties are three killed and five wounded.

Today, the enemy has fired grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms on the Ukrainian positions near Troitske, Berezove, and Lebedynske for three times. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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The Ukrainian group participating in Saber Junction-2018 is completing the active actions planning phase.

Yesterday, the Ukrainian service members participated in workout of cooperation among units of OpFor brigade in order to repel attacks of so called BluFor forces. The main forces of exercise include units of the US 173rd brigade, as well as units of special forces. The active phase will be organized as Force On Force.

Thursday, September 20. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 24 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements for four times.

Militants shelled the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Troitske, Luhanske, Svitlodarsk, Pisky, Nevelske, Marinka, Novomykhailivka, Berezove, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms, near Krymske, Lebedynske, and Vodiane with 82 mm mortars, near Krymske with 120 mm mortars. Moreover, anti-tank missile system was used near Luhanske.

One Ukrainian soldier was wounded.

The enemy’s casualties are three killed and three wounded.

Today, the enemy has violated the ceasefire twice using grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms near Krymske and Chermalyk. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.


This morning the Russian armed formations have shelled Shyrokyne. The representatives of the Ukrainian party of the Joint Ceasefire Control Centre report that the shelling was executed from Sakhanka (it is temporarily occupied) with using both small arms and 122 mm artillery which is forbidden by the Minsk agreements.

There are no casualties among locals and damages of private houses.

The distance between shelling place and closest Ukrainian army position is about 1 km proving intentional attack executed by the RF armed formations against civil population.

 

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https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/532862.html

Russian-led forces have opened fire on the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces 22 times over the past 24 hours, with no casualties recorded among Ukrainian servicemen, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has said.

"Russian invaders opened fire on the positions of our troops 22 times, using weapons banned by the Minsk agreements on three occasions. Russian occupation forces fired at the positions of the Joint Forces in the areas of Krymske, Maryinka, Novotroitske, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne," the JFO HQ said in a report on its Facebook page early on Friday.

According to the report, illegal armed groups fired from 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various systems, heavy machine guns and small arms.

In the Mariupol sector, the enemy shelled Ukrainian positions from 82mm mortars in the vicinity of Lebedynske and Shyrokyne.

In the Luhansk sector, the enemy used a 120mm mortar near Krymske.

In addition, on Thursday morning, illegal armed groups used 122mm artillery near Shyrokyne.

There are no casualties among Joint Forces servicemen and the local population.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, two militants were killed and four others were wounded.

On Friday, the enemy used grenade launchers, heavy machine guns and small arms to fire four times at the positions of the Joint Forces near Krymske and Vodiane. The Ukrainian army sustained no losses, the headquarters said.

https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/533094.html

Russia's hybrid military forces have mounted 18 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas in the past 24 hours, with three Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action, the press center of the headquarters of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported.

"The invaders opened fire 18 times on the positions of our troops. Weapons, prohibited by the Minsk Agreements, were used in four shooting incidents. Three Ukrainians soldiers were wounded during hostilities in the past day," the press center of the JFO said in its update on Facebook on Saturday morning.

Ukrainian positions came under attack in the vicinity of Krymske, Troyitske, Luhanske, Avdiyivka, Maryinka, Chermalyk, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, and Shyrokyne, it said.

"The enemy has launched four attacks since midnight on the Joint Forces' positions near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Pavlopil, and Vodiane using heavy machineguns and small arms," the press center said.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, one solider of the enemy was killed, and five more suffered injuries during the day.

 

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24 september 2018, 07:10 | ID: 43758 |

Monday, September 24. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 35 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements for 13 times.

Militants shelled the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Luhanske, Novoluhanske, Shumy, Pivdenne, Maiorsk, Pisky, Avdiivka, Chermalyk, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms, near Luhanske, Novoluhanske, Shumy, Pivdenne, and Maiorsk with 82 mm mortars, near Luhanske and Novoluhanske with 120 mm mortars, near Hnutove with BMP.

Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded.

The enemy’s casualties are four killed and four wounded.

Today, the enemy has shelled the Ukrainian positions for three times including using heavy weaponry. Occupants fired grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms on positions near Krymske and Shyrokyne, 120 mm mortars — near Pivdenne. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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24 september 2018, 10:25 | ID: 43764 |


On September 23, the militants’ media spread information on alleged attack against residential quarter of Horlivka which was allegedly executed by the Ukrainian army. This attack caused damage of 12 houses.

According to militants, the shelling was allegedly executed from Toretsk which is under control of the Ukrainian government.

This attack was really executed but from concrete plant in Horlivka using 120 mm mortars. Fortunately, there are no casualties among the civil population.

This fact proves once again the criminal intentions of the Russian armed formations to compromise the Ukrainian Armed Forces and shift responsibility for ceasefire violations, etc.

They completed another provocation on September 23, in Avdiivka, while shelling employers of Donbas Water enterprise, who were repairing South Donbas water pipeline. Militants used grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms. Citizens of Avdiivka, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Kurakhove, Pavlopil, Selydove, and Volnovakha are still without running water.

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on September 22nd, the fourth group of 10 injured ATO participants come back from Bulgaria after two-week rehabilitation program.

The initiative is being implemented on the basis of an agreement between the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine within the framework of the project of the NATO Trust Fund for Medical Rehabilitation in Ukraine, signed in October 2017, and through fruitful cooperation between the Bulgarian side and the involved Ukrainian project Ministries and Delegations and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.

For reference: Bulgaria is a leading country within the framework of the project of the NATO Trust Fund for Medical Rehabilitation in Ukraine and plans to take about 300 injured ATO participants for rehabilitation for two years. Every 9th of the month a new group will be sent to the military hospital Kaleroa the city of Hisar.

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25 september 2018, 07:20 | ID: 43800 |

Tuesday, September 25. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 27 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements twice.

The enemy used 120 mm and 82 mm mortars, anti-tank missile systems, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms against the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Zolote, Svitlodarsk, Zaitseve, Pivdenne, Pisky, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Novotroitske, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne, 82 mm mortars near Hnutove, 120 mm mortars near Pivdenne, anti-tank missile system near Krymske, BMP near Vodiane.

There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The enemy’s casualties are one killed and four wounded.

Today, the enemy has fired heavy machineguns and small arms on the Ukrainian positions near Vodiane and Shyrokyne. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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26 september 2018, 07:11 | ID: 43836 |


Wednesday, September 26. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 24 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements.

The enemy shelled the Ukrainian positions near Stanytsia Luhanska, Krymske, Zolote, Katerynivka, Novoluhanske, Zaitseve, Pisky, Taramchuk, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms, near Hnutove with 82 mm mortars.

Five Ukrainian soldiers were wounded.

The enemy’s casualties are two killed and six wounded.

Today, militants have shelled the Ukrainian positions near Krymske with grenade launchers and small arms without using heavy weaponry. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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The Ukrainian paratroopers were conducting urban combat for about 5 hours within the framework of Saber Junction 18 the active phase of which was in force on force format. All actions were imitated by MILES laser system. The Ukrainian military acted within the multinational battalion combat team which also included the US and Bulgarian military. All operations underwent in a specially constructed small town.

On the eve, the Ukrainian unit seized the town and prepared for defence. The combat started in the morning at 4.35 a.m. when BluFor units were attacking the forward positions of OpFor around the town.

PA Office of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

 

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01 october 2018, 07:10


Monday, October 01. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 28 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements for 6 times.

The enemy targeted the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Katerynivka, Novozvanivka, Troitske, Luhanske, Opytne, Pisky, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne with 120 and 82 mm mortars, BMP, anti-tank missile systems, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms.

Militants used 120 mm mortars near Luhanske for three times, used these mortars near Hnutove and Vodiane, 82 mm mortars and antitank missile systems near Hnutove, antitank guided missiles near Vodiane, BMP near Krymske, Troitske, and Vodiane.

One Ukrainian soldier was wounded.

The enemy’s casualties are four killed and eight wounded.

Today, the enemy has shelled the Ukrainian positions near Novotroitske and Vodiane with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms twice.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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air assault troops within the framework of large-scale exercise involving different branches and services of the Ukrainian army

Thursday, October 04. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 21 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements for 5 times.

Militants shelled the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Troitske, Luhanske, Novoluhanske, Pisky, Krasnohorivka, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, and Lebedynske with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms; near Krymske with 120 mm mortars, near Luhanske, Novoluhanske, Hnutove, and Lebedynske with 82 mm mortars; near Krymske with BMP.

There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The enemy’s casualties are two killed and two wounded.

Today, the enemy has fired heavy machineguns and small arms on the Ukrainian positions near Vodiane twice without using heavy weaponry. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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04 october 2018, 12:55

On October 3, the Russian armed formations completed 21 attacks, including five times using 120 mm and 82 mm mortars.

According to the OSCE SMM report, on October 2, near occupied Sofiivka, the SMM heard six undetermined explosions assessed as live-fire training inside the security zone in violation of the decision of the Trilateral Contact Group as of 3 March 2016 that prohibits the conduct of live-fire training (exercises) in the security zone.

a SMM unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) spotted BMP-1 (IFV), BTR-70 (APC) and MT-LB with an anti-aircraft gun (ZU-23, 23mm) mounted on top) in a compound in the north-western outskirts of Luhansk.

Militants denied an access of international observers near Zaichenko and Novolaspa.

The Mission continued to facilitate the operation of the Donetsk Filtration Station. It also facilitated and monitored adherence to the ceasefire to enable repairs and maintenance to power lines in Zolote-5/Mykhailivka and Olenivka, as well as to the phenol sludge reservoir near Zalizne and the Krasnohorivka gas distribution station.

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Friday, October 05. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 20 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements for 5 times.

Militants fired 120 and 82 mm mortars, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms on the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Orikhove, Luhanske, Travneve, Shumy, Pivdenne, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, and Shyrokyne, 120 mm mortars near Luhanske, 82 mm mortars near Krymske, Orikhove, and Travneve.

Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded.

The enemy’s casualties are three killed and three wounded.

Today, occupants have violated the ceasefire for four times using grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms near Krymske, Orikhove, Vilnyi, Vodiane, and Hnutove without using heavy weaponry. One Ukrainian soldier was wounded.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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During the working visit to Odesa region, President Petro Poroshenko took part in the ceremony of opening the Memorial of Glory in the city of Bolhrad — a monument to the combatants. The monument was erected for perpetuating the memory of the fallen soldiers in the Second World War and in the ATO area in the east of Ukraine.

“It is possible to build a decent and happy future only with the preservation of the memory of the heroes who gave their lives for our freedom, defending Ukrainian land, defending our freedom, our democracy, our state, our independence,” the President said at a solemn ceremony.

“No matter when they lived and against whom they fought — the Nazis or the eastern horde — the main thing for us was that they fought for our native land, for their families,” Petro Poroshenko added and emphasized that such memorials are being built and will be built as a sign of respect and great gratitude to our heroes.

“It is a great honor for me to solemnly open after the reconstruction an important place — an updated Bolhrad Memorial of Glory,” the President said. He emphasized that “here, the memory of the heroes who liberated our land during the Second World War is intertwined with the memory of those who perished for the Homeland in the war that Russia unleashed against us”.

At the same time, Petro Poroshenko noted that the Kremlin’s propaganda tries to impose the idea that “Russia occupied our land to allegedly protect Russian-speaking population of Ukraine”. “What a cunning. Then why the east of Ukraine, mostly Russian-speaking, suffered most from Russia’s actions? No dear Ukrainians, this is Russia’s war against our state — against Ukraine and its citizens, no matter what language they speak. This is Russia’s war against all of us,” the Head of State said.

The President especially expressed respect to all participants of the Second World War. “Unfortunately, there are less and less veterans of that terrible war. So today, unfortunately, due to the health conditions, veterans Yuriy Yakovych Momin and Ivan Vasyliovych Kotsyuk couldn’t take part in the opening of the Memorial of Glory, contrary to our expectations. Let’s wish them a good health and long life,” Petro Poroshenko said.

The President also thanked the residents of Bolhrad for their courage in protecting our country from the Russian aggression and said that to date, 180 residents of Bolgrad district participated in the ATO. Four of them died heroically defending their native Ukraine. The attendees honored their memory with a moment of silence.

 

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Today, October 8, after a week-long theoretical phase, Ex MAPLE ARCH 2018 participants commence a practical part — simulation of execution of a peace support operation scenario in an invented country.

During the next few days, Lithuanian Uhlan, Polish Armoured, Ukrainian Airborne Assault and Georgian-Montenegro Joint Battalions, under the leadership of LITPOLUKRBRIG Command and mentorship by Canadian Army members, will be exposed to various operational challenges as part of their operating in the fictitious country of Latgalia. This country is suffering asymmetric offence by its neighbouring country of Torrike. Representatives of Turkish and Romanian Armies are integrated in the Multinational HQ.

According to the scenario, the special operations forces under cover of the Torrike Armed Forces, mercenaries of private paramilitary companies of Torrike and local criminal gangs caused instability in Latgalia.

Granted with the UN mandate and as a part of a Multinational Task Force, LITPOLUKRBIG took under control the designated area and assigned the battalions to conduct peace support operations throughout the region.

“Though there is no specific connection to any country or situation, the scenario encompasses possible current generic asymmetric threats in the world. The enemy is focused on destabilizing Latgalia. Thus, the battalions are called to set conditions for safe and secure environment in the assigned areas, linking to LITPOLUKRBRIG. The Exercise MAPLE ARCH 2018 scenario allows exercise participants to conduct such operations within specific and strict rules of engagement. The Canadian Army mentors in their turn assist the training audience to understand planning and operations procedures. They also guide scenario injects that force the training audience to act or react. All eight participating nations shall unite their efforts and work as one team to reach the success.” said Colonel Dmytro Bratishko, LITPOLUKRBRIG Commander, Ex Co-Director.

It is worth noting that Exercise MAPLE ARCH is an annual 11-day army multinational computer assisted exercise with participation from three core nations: Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine, and supported by Canadian Army mentors. In 2018 a total of eight nations are participating in the training: Canada, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Georgia, Montenegro, Romania and Turkey. Macedonia is observing the training.

Oleksandr Gain, LITPOLUKRBRIG Public Information Officer

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Today, October 9, the first reports about explosions at the 6th arsenal near Ichnia (Chernihiv oblast) came at 3.30 a.m. The scale of explosions is unclear at the moment. Emergency services and local authorities were informed. People are being evacuated. The emergency response headquarters has been set up.

The emergency response group led by Chief of General Staff General of the Army of Ukraine Viktor Muzhenko is working at the scene.

The appropriate restricting measures are taken along the whole territory of Chernihiv oblast and the State Border of Ukraine.

PA Office of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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Tuesday, October 09. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 36 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements for 12 times.

Militants fired 120 and 82 mm mortars, BMP, ZU-23-2, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms on the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Katerynivka, Stepne, Troitske, Luhanske, Travneve, Avdiivka, Pisky, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Novomykhailivka, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne: 120 mm mortars near Krymske, Luhanske, Vodiane, and Lebedynske, 82 mm mortars near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Luhanske, and Travneve, ZU-23-2 near Shyrokyne, BMP near Novotoshkivske, Troitske, Vodiane, and Lebedynske.

Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded.

The enemy’s casualties are 5 killed and 6 wounded.

Today, the enemy has shelled the Ukrainian positions near Pavlopil and Shyrokyne with grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms without using heavy weaponry. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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As of 7.00 a.m. the explosions intensity is 2-3 explosions per second.

One GPM-54 firefighting tank is used for fire localization; four more firefighting tanks will be delivered soon. KAMAZ and MAZ tank trucks are also involved in firefighting activities.

Some 10,000 people have been evacuated from Ichnia. Arsenal personnel, people living on depot administrative territory have been evacuated to Budy (according to preliminary info — about 860 persons).

Local authorities have provided over 20 buses to evacuate people. The emergency response headquarters is working at the scene, as well as emergency response group led by Chief of General Staff.

There are no reports about casualties among locals, military and emergency personnel.

Contact phone (for citizens): (044) 454-46-69 — Morale and Psychological Section, Armament of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Reference: Today, October 9, the first reports about explosions at the 6th arsenal near Ichnia (Chernihiv oblast) came at 3.30 a.m. The scale of explosions is unclear at the moment. Emergency services and local authorities were informed. People are being evacuated. The emergency response headquarters has been set up.

The appropriate restricting measures are taken along the whole territory of Chernihiv oblast and the State Border of Ukraine.

PA Office of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

According to Chief of Main Department of Military Law Enforcement Lieutenant General Ihor Kryshtun, who is at the scene now at the 6th Arsenal, service members of the Military Law Enforcement (military police) are patrolling the area in order to prevent marauding acts.

Moreover, as of the noon, the number of explosions has been reduced; meanwhile, there is still some smokiness over the depot territory.

The appropriate unit of the Armed forces of Ukraine will conduct aerial reconnaissance.

Head of Communications and Press Office of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Col. Oleksiy Chernobai reports about it from the scene. As of 02.00 p.m. fire control measures are taken, there is smokiness, as well as singular blasts are heard.

The emergency response group led by Chief of General Staff General of the Army of Ukraine Viktor Muzhenko and Deputy Minister of Ukraine Lieutenant General Ihor Pavlovskyi is working at the scene at the 6th Arsenal.

Armoured combat engineer and GMP-4 fire-fighting tanks are used to control the fire at the depot.

Considering the reduction of smokiness, the emergency response headquarters has taken decision to conduct aerial reconnaissance.

As of 04.00 p.m. the intensity of explosions has reduced as head of Communications and Press Office of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Col. Oleksiy Chernobai reports from the scene.

Thanks to reduction of smokiness, it is possible to conduct aerial reconnaissance and monitor fire sites. Three armoured combat engineer vehicles and three GMP-4 fire-fighting tanks are used at the scene.

The military law enforcement groups are patrolling six settlements to prevent marauding acts.

Colonel Chernobai underscored that the Ukrainian Armed Forces military, as well as representatives of other military formations, which are at the scene, will work in 24-hour format until full control of the emergency.

President Petro Poroshenko heard the report by security officials on the situation caused by the explosions at ammunition depots near Ichnia, Chernihiv region.

According to the Defense Minister of Ukraine, at 3:20 AM, October 9, three storage facilities of the arsenal were exploded simultaneously and in the next 20 minutes several others were exploded as well.

According to Stepan Poltorak, at the time of the explosion, the depots were filled by 50% — the most scarce and critical ammunition for the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the 6th military arsenal was previously relocated to other arsenals and bases with a protected type of storage. As of 3 PM, as a result of detonation, about 30% of the entire arsenal is on fire.

At present, measures are being taken to localize and extinguish the fire. To do this, 2 special fire tanks are already there. Three more tanks are expected to arrive in the near future.

The Head of State expects operative but responsible results of the investigation of the extraordinary event.

“I want to emphasize separately that I am waiting for prompt results of the investigation. And very responsible,” Petro Poroshenko said, speaking at the meeting with Chief Military Prosecutor of Ukraine Anatoliy Matios and First Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vitaliy Malikov.

“Given the proximity to the Russian border, it is not a coincidence that the main version of the Security Service of Ukraine, the Military Prosecutor’s Office is sabotage,” the Supreme Commander-in-Chief noted.

“I am not trying to organize punishment for PR now,” the Head of State stressed.

“But not a single embezzler who allowed that with his negligence will be reinstated in a job,” the President added.

Petro Poroshenko said that all those who ensured the protection of the unit at night when explosions occurred should be checked. “We must fully and thoroughly study this experience today in order to prevent the repetition of the attack of the enemy’s sabotage and reconnaissance groups,” he said.

“Following the results of the investigation, we must make proposals on bringing the perpetrators to justice,” the President added.

According to the Security Service, three versions of the causes of an emergency are currently being considered. The main one is the subversion of the sabotage group, the second one is the violation of the rules of fire safety or storage of ammunition, and the third one is the deliberate arson or explosion in order to conceal the lack of ammunition.

The President paid special attention to the issue of providing all the necessary assistance to the evacuees from the surrounding villages and settlements, emphasizing the importance of protecting people.

The Head of the State Emergency Service reported to the Head of State that a population of 30 settlements in a 16-kilometer zone was evacuated. The local residents were given the necessary help, food provision was organized. Also, in these settlements, the security of critical infrastructure is organized, traffic is limited. Units of the State Emergency Service and special equipment were mobilized for localization of the consequences of the emergency situation.

 

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http://www.mil.gov.ua/en/news/2018/...ogram-of-the-protection-of-ammunition-depots/
President Petro Poroshenko instructed Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak and Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin to complete talks with the North Atlantic Alliance on the implementation of a special trust fund that will ensure safe use and effective protection of ammunition storage facilities.

“I understand that we inherited from the Soviet times a large number of ammunition and it is good that they have been preserved to this day. It’s good that the defense ministers and merchants of the 90s and 2000s did not have enough time to sell them. But for today we unfortunately do not have any modern depots that would fully meet NATO standards,” the Head of State said.

The President expressed hope that in the nearest future the relevant programs will be implemented. “I instruct the Minister of Defense and the Foreign Minister to urgently conclude negotiations with NATO on the creation and implementation of a special trust fund that provides safe use and effective modern protection of ammunition storage facilities,” Petro Poroshenko said.

The President noted that we managed to do some work this year, in particular, to protect the crucial objects of combat units.

“We should provide full financing of the program for the protection of ammunition depots. Yes, this is not enough, but we can fully accomplish every financing this year — perimeter security, construction of storage facilities and ammunition transportation,” the Head of State addressed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Turchynov.

The President informed he was going to visit one of the construction sites and personally check how the work is being carried out. According to him, this trip was planned earlier and is not caused by the emergency situation in the ammunition depot near Ichnia, Chernihiv region. “Please tell me about the situations where at least one kopeck of funding is delayed, where at least one contractor misses deadlines, where at least somebody has any quality claims. The current pace is unsatisfactory,” the President said.

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Wednesday, October 10. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 39 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements for 14 times.

Militants fired grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms on the Ukrainian positions near Stanytsia Luhanska, Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Zolote, Novozvanivka, Luhanske, Novoluhanske, Travneve, Zalizne, Avdiivka, Pisky, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Novomykhailivka, Berezove, Novotroitske, Starohnativka, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Vodiane, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne.

Occupants used 152 mm artillery near Novotoshkivske, 122 mm — near Vodiane, 120 mm mortars near Luhanske, Hnutove, and Lebedynske, 82 mm mortars near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Zolote, Novozvanivka, Luhanske, Novoluhanske, and Vodiane, BMP-1 near Krymske and Novozvanivka, anti-tank guided missiles near Zolote.

One Ukrainian soldier was killed and two soldiers were wounded. We express condolences to the family and relatives of the fallen hero of Ukraine.

The enemy’s casualties are three killed and five wounded.

Today, the enemy has shelled the Ukrainian positions near Hnutove and Shyrokyne for twice using heavy machineguns and small arms. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian military.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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As of 07.00 a.m. the emergency control measures are still conducted at the 6th Arsenal in Chernihiv oblast. The emergency control headquarters is working at the scene in the 24-hour format. The current situation is under control.

Additionally, it is expected that three more fire-fighting tanks will be delivered soon.

Following the order of Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Viktor Muzhenko, the security measures at depots, stockpiles have been increased.

Contact phone for citizens (044) 454-46-69.

Meanwhile, restriction measures are still applicable across the whole territory of Chernihiv oblast and the State Border of Ukraine.

PA Office of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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As of 9.00 a.m., October 10, the intensity of explosions has been considerably decreased. There is one explosion per 10 minutes as Head of Communications and Press Office of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Col. Oleksiy Chernobai reports from the scene.

According to him, thanks to reduction of explosions and smokiness the emergency control headquarters has ordered to use aviation and aerial reconnaissance.

The emergency control group led by Chief of General Staff General of the Army of Ukraine Viktor Muzhenko and Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Lieutenant General Ihor Pavlovskyi has flown over the depot territory and monitored the fire sites.

To control the fire we are using Emergency Service aviation based on aerial reconnaissance. Thanks to reduction of intensity of explosions, it is possible to involve fire-fighting aviation, he said and added that all the special equipment is used for emergency control measures.

Col. Chernobai also informs that CIMIC military along with ICRC representatives provide assistance to local population. Military Law Enforcement patrols are working at the scene, too.

As Head of Communications and Press Office of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Col. Oleksiy Chernobai reports from the scene, as of 12.30 p.m., fire areas have been brought under control. The explosions intensity has been considerably reduced.

Armed Forces of Ukraine equipment is used at the scene such as three engineer vehicles and eight fire-fighting tanks. Emergency Service has completed six drops of water over fire areas. All actions and activities are coordinated by the emergency response group led by Chief of General Staff General of the Army of Ukraine Viktor Muzhenko and Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Lieutenant General Ihor Pavlovskyi, he said.

The units of the Armed Forces, National Police, Security Service of Ukraine and Military Prosecutor’s Office and local authorities are cooperating in order to ensure security of local population.

The representatives of the Military Law Enforcement are patrolling settlements around the depot to prevent marauding acts and ensure security of local people.

 

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Thursday, October 11. DONBAS — According to the press centre of the Joint Forces (JF), the situation is under control in the region.

Yesterday, the enemy completed 28 attacks against the Ukrainian positions using weapons forbidden by the Minsk agreements for 12 times.

Militants fired 120 and 82 mm mortars, anti-tank missile systems, BMP, ZU-23-2, grenade launchers, heavy machineguns, and small arms near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Zolote, Stepne, Troitske, Novoluhanske, Travneve, Zaitseve, Avdiivka, Krasnohorivka, Marinka, Novomykhailivka, Starohnativka, Pavlopil, Hnutove, Lebedynske, and Shyrokyne. An enemy’s sniper also targeted the Ukrainian positions near Hnutove.

Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and three soldiers were wounded. We express condolences to families and relatives of fallen heroes of Ukraine.

Occupants launched attacks against the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Travneve, Novoluhanske, and Krasnohorivka with 120 mm mortars, near Krymske, Novotoshkivske, Novoluhanske, Avdiivka, Krasnohorivka, Hnutove, and Lebedynske with 82 mm mortars, near Zolote and Hnutove with anti-tank missiles, Krymske and Travneve with BMP, Novotoshkivske with ZU-23-2.

The enemy’s casualties are 6 killed and 10 wounded.

Today, the enemy has shelled the Ukrainian positions near Hnutove and Shyrokyne with heavy machineguns and small arms for three times without using heavy weaponry. There are no casualties among the Ukrainian defenders.

The detailed information about situation in the region will be provided during a daily briefing of a representative of the Joint Forces.

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At night intensity of explosions increased at two sites at the ammo depot resulted from temperature difference. At 5.00 a.m., the intensity of these explosions has reduced.

The aerial reconnaissance has been conducted since morning to find fire areas. Aviation of the Emergency Service of Ukraine is extinguishing them.

The special equipment used to bring the emergency under control is nine fire-fighting tanks and three engineer vehicles. Please, follow our updates.

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As Head of Communications and Press Office of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Col. Oleksiy Chernobai reports from the scene, as of 10.30 a.m. there is no fire on technical territory of the ammo depot. Meanwhile, there are single explosions at two sites. Smokiness has been reduced.

The emergency response group led by senior leaders of Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces of Ukraine is working at the ammo depot.

All activities are organized in cooperation with Security Service of Ukraine, State Emergency Service of Ukraine, National Police, local headquarters of territorial defence.

The special equipment used to bring the emergency under control is nine fire-fighting tanks and three engineer vehicles, two fire-fighting aircrafts and nine fire-fighting vehicles. On October 10, aviation completed 21 drops of water. Aerial reconnaissance is conducted on the scene.

As of 10.30 a.m., October 11, aviation has completed 9 drops of water.

Ten EOD teams are working on the scene. They have already executed surface cleaning of 70 percent of administrative territory.

21 EOD teams of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine are working in settlements around the depot; patrols of the Military Law Enforcement Service provide support to local population.

Since October 10, special teams responsible for military unit infrastructure restoration have been working on the scene.

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President says that staffing decisions will be made due to the situation related to the explosions in the ammunition depots in Ichnia.

“On the one hand, the guilty must be held accountable. I instructed the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff to provide a list of dismissed generals and officers who are responsible for the storage of ammunition. I am counting on the prompt reaction of the law enforcement agencies. I do not exclude certain personnel conclusions,” the Head of State said.

“I cannot but touch upon the unpleasant topic of the last days — the storage of ammunition in Ichnia. It is a shame. Such stories, which according to the preliminary findings of the investigation are the result of sabotage groups, cast a shadow on the image of the Ukrainian military and special services, obscuring the conscientious work of the soldiers who selflessly defend the Homeland,” the President said. The Head of State especially emphasized: “The first data indicates that the main version is sabotage. This must teach us decisive actions”.

Petro Poroshenko drew an example of Great Britain, where saboteurs used a chemical, which led to casualties. “In the center of Europe, in Britain, there was a chemical attack with an extremely dangerous agent — poisonous substance ‘Novichok’, which led to the death and disability of many people. What did we see in British society? Requirement to dismiss intelligence, special services, army or government leadership? On the contrary, the country was united. They detected Russian terrorists. And these are terrorists if they poison civilians. Just as terrorists-saboteurs. They showed it to the whole world. Imposed sanctions against the Russian Federation. Ukraine and the whole world supported these sanctions, from the expulsion of diplomats to the imposition of sanctions on individuals and legal entities,” he said.

“The aggressor has already been and will be held accountable. The same must be done by us. If, after the tragedy in Salisbury, the British intelligence had been weakened, Russia would have achieved its goal. We need to learn,” the President noted.

At the same time, Petro Poroshenko expressed conviction that solely personnel decisions will not solve the problem and it is needed to make system decisions.

“Having solved the most urgent problems of military construction, we approached the issue of ammunition depots. This year it was planned to start construction of 15 modern storage facilities with automatic protection systems, which exclude sabotage, with automatic fire prevention and warning systems, which reduce the human factor to almost zero,” the Head of State said.

He said that he would visit the arsenal in Tsvitokha today. “Its reconstruction is in full compliance with NATO standards. 37 reinforced concrete storage facilities, 70 km of electric grids, 20 km of water pipes, 15 km of hard-surface roads. And a billion and 250 million hryvnias. And this is just one object. This is a price, this is a payment for security,” the President stressed.

Petro Poroshenko added: “Can we solve this large-scale problem immediately, in a year or two? No, and it’s necessary to tell the truth to society that we need time, money and patience. But we are the first who really embarked on this issue, who not only extinguish fire, but also provide systemic changes”.

According to him, it is planned to allocate more than 101 and a half billion hryvnias for the Ministry of Defense in the draft state budget of Ukraine for 2019. Although the defense ministry has fairly calculated its needs in the amount of 210 billion, and in reality, they need much more. “We cannot give so much. We can only afford one hundred. Three and a half billion dollars is a lot according to the Ukrainian standards. But according to the world standards it is an extremely modest defense budget,” he also noted.

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During the meeting with the commanders of the brigades and other units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Border Service of Ukraine, President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Petro Poroshenko noted that four years ago, Ukraine defended itself “exclusively with the remnants of armament and military equipment that we inherited from the Soviet Army”.

The Head of State stressed that due to the concentration of efforts, purposeful and persistent work of the employees of the defense industry enterprises, about 1900 units of new or modernized armament and military equipment were supplied to the troops only this year.

The President recalled that in 2014, there was no reliable connection in the army. “You know this better than anyone else. Analogue connection could be blocked by the Russian occupation troops easily. We could not dream that the army would change drastically in four years,” Petro Poroshenko said.

“I ask the army and the public to clearly understand that the modernization program is designed not for weeks, not for months, but for years. We are going ahead of the schedule with some types of weapons. The key is that we started this process, which has been frozen since independence,” the President said.

The President drew the commanders’ attention to the fact that the provision of the troops with modern weapons and military equipment requires more responsible and serious approaches to its use, constant training of crews and calculations, strict observance of the rules of its use and safety.

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20.10.2018
One Ukrainian soldier wounded in Donbas over past day

Occupation forces opened fire on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 16 times over the past day, one Ukrainian soldier was injured, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported.

"Russian invaders opened fire on the positions of our troops 16 times. At the same time, the enemy used weapons that were forbidden by the Minsk agreements three times - three times fired with 82-mm mortars on the positions of our troops near Krymske, Avdiyivka, and Hnutove," a JFO report on Facebook says.

During the fighting, one soldier of the Joint Forces was injured. His health condition is satisfactory.

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