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26.02.16 09:49
Russian troops intensely prepared for offensive in Donbas, - ATO spokesman
The number of Russian career servicemen, including regular detachments of internal troops of the Russian Interior Ministry, is increasing in the territory of the Donbas controlled by the pro-Russian militants.
Presidential Administration spokesman on the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) matters Andrii Lysenko said on air of 112 Ukraine TV channel, Censor.NET reports.
Lysenko reported on the increase in the number of the Russian regular troops in the Donbas, including regular detachments of the internal troops of the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation. The arrival of three company task groups was recorded in the ATO area.
"Firstly, there is work to ensure medical support, i.e., all hospitals and certain medical centers in the cities located in close proximity to the line of contact and in advanced rear are being vacated. They are completely getting rid of all those, who have been treated there, while the so-called "doctors" are recruited so that they will be able to deliver medical care," he said.
Lysenko is convinced that this evidences the preparation for delivering medical care to the Russian servicemen, since the mercenaries are "not taken much care of".
"This intense preparation, especially in medical terms, suggests that it is the Russian troops that are being prepared for advance," he said.

Ukrainian Positions Near Maiorsk Shelled With 120-mm Mortar, – Staff
26.02 09:00
Yesterday, on February 25, members of illegal armed formations opened fire with 120-mm mortar at Ukrainian positions near Maiorsk.
This was reported by the press center of the ATO Staff.
Overall, militants carried out 10 attacks since 6 p.m. yesterday.
As it was reported, mortar shellings continue. In particular, positions of Ukrainian troops were shelled with 120-mm mortar near Maiorsk and with 82-mm mortar – near Zaitseve.
Non-aimed attacks were recorded near Krasnohorivka and Shyrokyne. Besides, the enemy shelled Ukrainian positions with IFV near Krasnohorivka.
Also, terrorists opened fire with small arms, heavy machine guns and grenade launchers at Ukrainian positions near Marinka, Opytne, Maiorsk and Zaitseve.
Finally, militants opened non-aimed fire with small arms and automatic grenade launchers near Avdiivka, Pisky, Novhorodske and Luhanske. After midnight, the frequency of enemy attacks decreased.

 

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Dmitry Tymchuk: Military update 02.15
22.02.2016 - 14:52

Operational data from Information Resistance:
During the weekend (13-14.02.2016), Russian-terrorist troops in Donbas fired at the ATO forces’ positions and civilian targets, making active use of small arms and grenade launchers (including stand-mounted AGS-17’s, AGS-21’s, and SPG-9M’s), 82 mm and 120 mm mortars, ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft cannons, “Fagot” and “Kornet” anti-tank missile complexes, and the on-board weaponry of BTR-70, BTR-80, and BMP-2 armored vehicles.
Militants were the most active around Donetsk. The ATO forces’ positions south of old Avdiivka were subjected to small arms fire (including heavy machine guns) from the direction of the Yasynuvata junction and the 272 m high ground. Using AGS-17’s and machine guns from the direction of Donetsk–Pivnichnyi station and from the western and northern outskirts of Spartak, militants fired on [the ATO forces’] positions at the Butovka Mine and “Zenith” [position]. A BTR-80 opened fire north of the settlement, while terrorists were also seen using an SPG-9 in the same area. Ukrainian troop positions near Opytne came under small arms and SPG-9 fire from the direction of the destroyed radar station [in the DAP] and from the settlement of Veselyi. Close to the waste mounds west of Spartak (Khutor pond), a militant group fired at the flanks of the ATO forces’ positions using machine guns.
Near Pisky, militants repeatedly opened fire from small arms and grenade launchers (SPG-9 and AGS-17), targeting the ATO forces’ positions and strongholds on the eastern outskirts of Pisky and northeast of the settlement. Fire came from the direction of Zhobunky, Vtoraya Ploshchadka and Veselyi. A terrorist BTR-70 was spotted in the private residences sector of Vtoraya Ploshchadka, firing from its on-board machine guns. Southwest of Staromykhailivka and north of Zhylploschadka, a militant armored group (two BMP-2’s and two BTR-80’s) fired on the ATO forces’ advanced observation posts and strongholds located east of Krasnohorivka. One BMP-2 was firing, while the other BMP-2 and both BTR’s were maneuvering. At the same time, on the eastern outskirts of Krasnohorivka a militant infantry group tried firing at Ukrainian troop positions from close range. In the course of the resulting clashes, the enemy made active use of 82 mm and 120 mm mortars.
Further south, near Mar’inka, militants repeatedly opened fire with AGS-17’s and heavy machine guns, firing from the area north of the Konnyi Club [Horse Riding Club] and the “Crocodile” waste mound, towards [the ATO forces’] positions close to the children’s foster home, the hospital, and the mine ventilation shaft (northwest of this position). Further south, in the south-western outskirts of Oleksandrivka, militants fired small arms at the ATO forces’ checkpoint at the crossroads.
South of the Horlivske Reservoir and east of Novoselivka, a skirmish occurred between the ATO forces’ units and a militant infantry group that attempted to approach the Ukrainian troop observation post from the western edge of Ozeryanivka and fire on it from close range. The enemy group was spotted in time and, following a short skirmish, returned to its starting point.
Terrorist activity was also noted in the coastal region. Two ATO forces’ strongholds east of Talakivka came under fire from the direction of Kominternove. The northern of these two strongholds was also attacked by a militant group from the neutral zone (after a heavy exchange of fire, the enemy was driven back to their starting point). During this skirmish, militants used 82 mm and 120 mm mortars heavily, from positions north of Kominternove and from the ravine northwest of Zaichenko (where an enemy mortar battery position was identified). Militants also fired from small arms near Shyrokyne.
Terrorists opened heavy fire at the ATO forces’ strongholds north of Novotroitske and on its southeastern outskirts, using small arms, heavy machine guns, and grenade launchers. The fire came from the southern and western outskirts of Dokuchajevsk(Tsentralnyy Karyer [Central Quarry]). Militants used similar weapons when firing at the northern part of Zaitseve and the Zhovanka river (from the waste mound north of the “Terykonna” station and the Holmivskyi district of Horlivka). Terrorists fired on Ukrainian troop positions in the area of Rozsadky and Skeleve, from the direction of Nyzhnje Lozove and Sanzharivka, using heavy machine guns and 82 mm 2B9 “Vasilek” automatic mortars. Terrorists also launched two anti-tank missiles at strongholds northeast of Rozsadky.
Near Oktyabr (the coastal region), militants are redeploying manpower and equipment along the front line. Several armored vehicles (four BMP-2’s and two tanks) have been moved northwards. A terrorist tank platoon (three tanks) has been spotted in camouflaged positions in a ravine south of Kominternove.
North of Yasynuvata (near Kruta Balka and the 247.2 m high ground), four armored vehicles (three BMP-2’s and one MT-LB) were transferred towards the waste mounds north of Kruta Balka.
A terrorist mortar troop unit – four truck loads of personnel and ammunition, with 120 mm mortars on trailers – was seen moving on Bakhmutka motorway towards Zholobok.
Militants have transferred several SAU 2S3 “Akatsiya” systems through Shakhtarsk to the Snizhne area. The armaments were carried by tank transporters and covered with tarpaulin.

Glossary:
ACV – armored combat vehicle
AGS-17 – automatic grenade launcher
ATO – Anti-Terrorist Operation
BMP – infantry fighting vehicle
BTG – battalion tactical group
BTR, APC – armored personnel carrier
BRDM – armored reconnaissance and surveillance vehicle
BRM – armored reconnaissance vehicle
DAP – Donetsk International Airport
DNR – “Donetsk People’s Republic”
DRG – sabotage and reconnaissance group
KSM – command and staff vehicle
LNR – “Luhansk People’s Republic”
MT-LB – light multipurpose tracked vehicle
MLRS – multiple-launch rocket systems
SPG-9 – stand-mounted grenade launcher
ZU-23-2 – anti-aircraft artillery system

 

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Militants Opened Fire With Grenade Launchers Near Novotroitske
03.03 09:00
Yesterday, on March 2, Ukrainian positions near Novotroitske were attacked with grenade launchers and small arms.
This was reported by the press center of the ATO Staff.
“At 9 p.m. yesterday, an enemy sabotage-reconnaissance group opened fire with small arms and grenade launchers on Ukrainian positions near Novotroitske. Ukrainian soldiers opened fire in response with the use of BMP-1 (Infantry Fire Vehicle), AGS-17 grenade launcher and small arms. Terrorists were forced to retreat toward Dokuchaievsk”, the press center reports.
Overall, terrorists carried out 34 attacks in Donetsk sector. They were firing with grenade launchers and heavy machine guns on Ukrainian positions near Troitske, Krasnohorivka, Opytne, Pisky, Zaitseve and Luhanske.
In Mariupol sector, positions of ATO forces near Hnutove and Talakivka were shelled with 82-mm and 120-mm mortars. Besides, terrorists were firing with grenade launcher and heavy machine guns on the positions of Ukrainian troops near Marinka.

ATO Positions In Nevelske Shelled With ‘Grads’ From Occupied Donetsk, – Staff
03.03 11:38
Today, on March 3, members of illegal armed formations opened fire with BM-21 ‘Grad’ rocket launcher military systems.
Terrorists were conducting the attack from their positions in occupied Donetsk. Besides, from their positions in Staromykhailivka, terrorists opened fire on Krasnohorivka.
In the course of the two attacks, militants have launched at least 20 missiles. The shellings occurred at 5.15 a.m.

 

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Dmitry Tymchuk: Military update 03.02 #FreeSavchenko
03.03.2016 - 11:59

Operational data from Information Resistance:
Increased activity by Russian-terrorist troops is noted across the broad strip from Mar’inka to the Svitlodarsk bridgehead (Luhanske–Skeleve–Rozsadky). Militants’ shelling is also observed in the coastal regions: Hnutove–Talakivka–Vodyane–Lebedynske.
Militants continue accumulating armored vehicles and artillery in the Petrovskiy district of Donetsk. Six 122 mm “Gvozdika” 2S1 self-propelled guns, two BTR-80’s, and three MT-LB’s were spotted north of Petrovskoho Street. Terrorist tanks (up to one company in strength) were seen west of Kobzarya Avenue. Four Ural trucks with personnel (two towing ZU-23-2’s on trailers), two BTR-80’s, and one BMP-2 arrived by the Yasynuvatske Shosse [Motorway] bound for Spartak to provide reinforcements (or for troop rotation).
Militant armored vehicles (several MT-LB’s and three BMP-2’s) from their tactical group deployed near Kruta Balka were transferred to reinforce militant forces in the vicinity of Yasynuvata junction and the 251.2 m high ground.
In the coastal regions, militants are strengthening two of their tactical groups. One is deployed along the Olenivka–Dokuchajevsk–Styla line; the other, in the vicinity of Telmanove. Over the past 24 hours, these groups received a total of five BMP-2’s, six BTR-70’s or BTR-80’s, two MT-LB’s, and 10-11 trucks. Most of the resources are being transferred from the direction of Starobesheve. In view of this, the recent demonstrative increase in terrorist activity in the Sakhanka–Kominternove–Zaichenko area could be an attempt to divert attention from the reinforcement of these groups.
Ten tanker trucks arrived in Luhansk from the direction of Krasnodon. The same convoy included two “Akatsiya” SAU 2S3 self-propelled artillery guns, tarpaulined and carried on board of tank transporters.
At the end of February, the 9th regiment of the “1st DNR Army Corps” (temporarily deployed in the Novoazovskyi district) was inspected by “ministerial commissions.” These were headed by the commander of the “1st DNR AC,” Major-General of the Russian Armed Forces Valeriy Asapov, and a representative of the “DNR central military prosecutor’s office,” Magir Akhmetov. The commissions conducted inspections of advanced militant positions in the Shyrokyne–Kominternove area. During the inspection, the commander of the 2nd Battalion of the 9th regiment (call sign “Shaman”) was recalled from “leave” to give explanations about the cases of “looting and moral depravity among the personnel” in said battalion.
After the commissions’ visit, militants stepped up their activity in equipping their advanced combat positions. In Sakhanka and Kominternove, militants set up reinforced command and observation posts. To this end, engineering works went on for two days straight, even during night-time, making use of building materials obtained by dismantling private homes in the area. Presently, supplies and materials for all construction, repair, and engineering work on militant positions in the Novoazovskyi district come from the looting and dismantling of agricultural facilities and various other buildings. The school in Kominternove has been completely ransacked.
Russia is taking steps to draw the “L/DNR” into “political confrontation” with Turkey. By orders of the Russian “supervisors,” the “DNR People’s Council” has drawn up a draft law: “On parliamentary hearings for the “DNR” to recognize the genocide of the Armenian people by the Ottoman Empire in 1915.” The consideration on the draft law is scheduled for March 4 [2016].

 

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Intelligence Reports On Losses Terrorists Have Suffered Near Avdiivka
07.03 15:23
On March 5-6, 2016, four pro-Russian terrorists were killed and six wounded as a result of military hostilities near Avdiivka.
This was reported by Main directorate of intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
“On March 5-6, 2016, four servicemen of the sabotage-reconnaissance group of the 11th separate motorized rifle regiment (Makiivka) of the 1st AC were killed, acted on the direction of Avdiivka, and six servicemen were wounded”, the report states.
Besides, on March 6, 2016, in the consequence of unverified terrain mining, as a result of blowing up on own mine field, three terrorists suffered wounds.
As the ATO press center reported in the morning, militants carried out seven aimed mortar shellings on March 6. Overall, 80 mortar mines have been launched.

No Casualties In ATO Zone Over Past 24 Hours, – Lysenko
07.03 12:46
Yesterday, on March 6, no Ukrainian soldiers were killed or wounded as a result of military hostilities in the ATO zone.
This was reported today, on March 7, by Col. Andriy Lysenko, Presidential Administration spokesperson on ATO related issues.
According to him, the situation in Luhansk sector was calm. In Donetsk sector, militants have been especially active near the Donetsk airport, in particular – near Avdiivka. Over the last 24 hours, terrorists have launched over 200 mortar mines caliber 82-mm and 120-mm.
During the attacks, two inhabited houses have been damaged. Mortar shellings were recorded near Pisky, Opytne and Luhanske. But for mortars, the enemy was firing with small arms, heavy machine guns and grenade launchers. Besides, an enemy sniper was firing near Opytne.
In Mariupol sector, terrorists were firing only with small arms. Five provocations were recorded near Marinka, one near Shyrokyne, and one near Vodyane.
As previously reported, terrorists opened fire at residential areas in Avdiivka, Donetsk region. During the attack, mines hit two houses with civilians inside.

 

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Dmitry Tymchuk: Military update 03.03
07.03.2016 - 13:38

Operational data from Information Resistance:
In addition to the active shelling, Russian-terrorist troops in Donbas continue scouting out the ATO forces’ combat lines in their tactical and operational-tactical rear. To this end, in addition to other means of reconnaissance, militants are increasingly often sending civilians across the demarcation line, interrogating them after their return to the occupied territory. Interrogations are particularly large-scale among the residents of Horlivka, Yasynuvata, and the Petrovskiy district of Donetsk – de facto, the personnel and equipment composition of Ukrainian troops and their defense systems have been revealed [to the enemy] through local residents.

During the past 24 hours, the most intense terrorist shellings and armed clashes were observed near the Yasynuvata junction. Militants transferred reinforcements to this area from the southern direction of operations and from the direction of Kruta Balka (up to one motorized rifle company and one tank platoon). Following this reinforcement, militants persist in their attempts to push Ukrainian troops further east, towards Avdiivka, by carrying out heavy fire raids (82 mm and 120 mm mortars) and operating with small infantry groups supported by fire from armored vehicles. Namely, enemy infantry groups operated from the direction of the Yasunuvata junction, the 251.2 m high ground, and the terrorist stronghold north of that high ground. As a result of a violent clash, the ATO forces held their ground.

Another clash was recorded in the vicinity of Pisky and the DAP-Spartak area. In both cases, militants actively deployed 120 mm mortars and operated in small infantry groups. In the Petrovskyi district of Donetsk, several residential blocks were cut off from power due to terrorists’ armed provocations.

Terrorists deployed artillery in the area of Zaitseve, firing 122 mm guns at the ATO forces’ positions west and northwest of the town. Militant artillery positions were located near the Mayorskiy automobile market.

In the Donetsk area (near the Donetsk Bypass north of the Kalmius station), according to our preliminary data, BM-21 “Grad” MLRS ammunition detonated while being transported aboard vehicles. Militant personnel deaths are reported.

De-mining Shyrokyne, Feb. 27, 2016. Photo: screenshot from HromadskeTV Zaporizhia video
Militant advanced units in the vicinity of Yasynuvata are receiving reinforcements: during the past 48 hours, several small infantry groups with armored vehicles were transferred here. In total, up to 20 various ACVs and at least 7 tanks are concentrated in this area. A militant artillery unit with six 2S1 “Gvozdika” 122 mm self-propelled guns was again identified beyond Panteleimonivka.

In Horlivka, militants are rotating the units in their “garrison” – several terrorist groups arrived here, up to a battalion in total strength. The bulk of these reinforcements arrived from the southern direction of operations, mainly aboard motor vehicles. Some of the personnel is arriving from the direction of Donetsk.

In Donetsk, the “DNR” military command held a meeting to sum up the results of the inspection carried out by the “commission of the DNR MoD” in the 9th separate motorized infantry regiment of the “1st DNR Army Corps,” stationed in the coastal regions, near Novoazovsk (see IR group’s yesterday comment). The state of equipment of the regiment’s advanced position was declared “unsatisfactory;” the state of militant defense lines in the vicinity of Sakhanka received particularly harsh criticism. The “commission” also noted a “very low discipline level among the personnel” in the units.

In Makiivka and the Kyivskyi district of Donetsk, incidence rates are high for “criminal acts” against “military servicemen of the DNR army.” These are mainly cases of robbery and assault, and the victims are militants with income levels considered high by local standards. The “DNR law enforcement officials” note that such crimes against militants involve the use of force and are often “excessively violent.”

De-mining Shyrokyne, Feb. 27, 2016. Photo: screenshot from HromadskeTV Zaporizhia video
The “DNR Ministry of Internal Affairs” is conducting large-scale searches in the units of the “Vostok” armed gang (controlled by Alexander Khodakovsky), looking for “illegal” weapons, vehicles, hostages, and any assets noted as missing. Representatives of the “DNR MIA” have been instructed that if “Vostok” militants are detained for various offences, they are to be actively involved in “correctional labor” on the territory of the destroyed Donetsk airport (clearing out rubble, etc.)

“LNR” militants are actively reequipping the artillery brigade of the “LNR 2nd Army Corps” and strengthening motorized rifle infantry brigades from the same unit. The artillery brigade is holding “specialist exercises” (including for artillery spotters and forward observers) and actively training in the use of new weapons and equipment received from Russia, including artillery reconnaissance equipment.

 

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03.07.2016 Mr.
District locality Avdeevka. Adjusted loss podrzdeleny 305th ARBR (* artillery Gumbinenskaya Red Banner Brigade, Ussuriisk) "200" - 6 "300" - 17 TMN - 1. Destroyed mobile storage of ammunition.

District locality Donetsk on your request. Place joint dislocation 45th Guards. oisbr (* Guards separate engineering-sapper brigade, Moscow reg.) and 470 of the MCC (* methodical and Dog Training Center of the Armed Forces) attacked by unidentified DRG numbering 8-12 persons. Captured guardroom, nursery and staff room. According to preliminary data, this situation was the result of failure l \ with the 45th Guards. oisbr from clashes with unidentified DRG. Adjusted loss "200" - 9 "300" - 1 TMN - 2. Destroyed 9 sniffer dogs and special communication equipment.

Mariupol direction the Division 311th DOS (* detachment of special purpose Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky) clash with special forces APU "200" - 11 "300" - 14 TMN - 1. Full dokalad command sent.

District locality Location Donetsk joint dislocation 45th Guards. oisbr (* Guards separate engineering-sapper brigade, Moscow reg.) and 470 of the MCC (* methodical and Dog Training Center of the Armed Forces) attacked by unidentified DRG.Svyaz with the division lost. The circumstances of the incident are being specified.

District locality Avdeevka. Location dislocation units 305th ARBR (* artillery Gumbinenskaya Red Banner Brigade, Ussuriisk) covered with a volley of rocket artillery APU. Losses l \ c and refined technique. Please be advised that the team has not participated in previous strike APU shelling of its positions.

03.06.2016 Mr.
Nothing to report

03.05.2016 Mr.
District locality Makiyivka. When carrying out unauthorized dismantling of metal structures shaft produced l \ with 7015 units th BHiRVT (* Nizhny Novgorod region.), "200" as a result of the collapse of the construction - 1 "300" - 1 (1 hard) TMN - 4. The circumstances of the incident specified. On-site work SHBG (* Mountain Rescue search party).
District locality Novoazovsk Place the base deployment units 311th DOS (* detachment of special purpose anti-submarine sabotage forces and means, g. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky) under fire from small arms and rocket-propelled grenades. "200" - 1 "300" - 4 (1 heavy)

 

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Militants Prepare Provocations In Donbas, – Staff
09.03 11:02
Over the period from 9 to 10 March, members of illegal armed formations have been preparing provocations in the ATO zone.
This was reported by the press center of ATO Staff.
“Right after intensive shellings with the use of weapons banned by Minsk Agreements near Pisky, Opytne, Krasnohorivka, Maiorsk, Luhanske and Zaitseve, militants are preparing to send several sabotage and reconnaissance groups”, the press center reported.
Among the members of the group there are career servicemen of Russian army. The groups open fire not only against Ukrainian soldiers, but also at temporarily occupied territories. Their aim is to accuse Ukrainian soldiers of violating Minsk Agreements.
Yesterday, on March 8, positions of Ukrainian forces were attacked by a sabotage-reconnaissance groupmoving from the direction of Yasynuvata, Donetsk region. The attack has been repelled.

Staff: Militants Wearing Ukrainian Uniform Noticed Near Avdiivka
09.03 11:50
Yesterday, on March 8, infantry groups of militants wearing uniform of Ukrainian Armed Forces were noticed near Avdiivka.
This was reported by the press center of the ATO Staff.
“Yesterday, on March 8, militants tried to carry out a provocation in Avdiivka. This was a scene for media, aimed at discrediting Ukrainian Armed Forces,” the press center reported.
In particular, several infantry groups of militants wearing uniform of Ukrainian Armed Forces were noticed near Avdiivka. But for small arms, they were armed with mortars and grenade launchers. According to the press center, they were wearing a “white” strip on their legs, which served as an identification mark. From their positions northwards and southwards from Avdiivka, they opened intensive fire at traffic interchange near Yasynuvata.
According to the Staff, the only aim of the provocation was to give Russian media grounds for accusing Ukrainian Armed Forces of violation of Minsk Agreements.
There are approximately 100 members of illegal armed formations near Avdiivka. Therefore, similar provocations may occur in future.

Eight Ukrainian Soldiers Suffered Injuries In ATO Zone, – Lysenko
09.03 12:44
Yesterday, on March 8, no Ukrainian soldiers were killed, though eight servicemen suffered injuries as a result of military hostilities in the ATO zone.
This was reported today, on March 9, by Col. Andriy Lysenko, Presidential Administration spokesperson on ATO related issues.
Ukrainian soldiers have been wounded as a result of enemy attacks in Luhanske, Novhorodske, Avdiivka and Marinka.
An armed clash between Ukrainian soldiers and militants occurred between Triohizbenka and Krasny Lyman, Luhansk sector. “The enemy was trying to capture our observation point. After half-an-hour fight, militants were forced to retreat”, Lysenko reports.
The situation in Donetsk sector was especially tense near Svitlodarsk, in outskirts of Horlivka, and on Avdiivka-Opytne-Pisky front line. In particular, 10 mortar attacks were recorded in the area. The intensity of attacks increased in the evening.
In Mariupol sector, terrorists opened fire in Marinka, Starohnativka and Shyrokyne. Two mortar attacks were recorded. Besides, Ukrainian positions in the area came under sniper fire.


Russia’s FSB Recruits Mercenaries For Participation In Hostilities In Donbas, – Intelligence
09.03 13:43
The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) actively recruits mercenaries for participation in military hostilities in Donbas.
This was reported by the Main directorate of intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
According to the report, one of the coordinators of Russia’s FSB in the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas is Russian citizen Kostyantyn Hordienko.
Yesterday, after an unsuccessful attempt to establish con.

 

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03.09.2016 Mr.
District locality Avdeevka. Location dislocation units 305th ARBR (* artillery Gumbinenskaya Red Banner Brigade, Ussuriisk) re-covered with artillery blow APU. Communication with the unit is lost. The circumstances of the incident are being specified.

District locality Lugansk In carrying out combat missions units 25 of opsn (* separate regiment of special purpose, Stavropol) "200" - 3 "300" -8 TMN - 1

District locality Avdeevka urgently. At your request. Force units consolidated batalyona 37th Hombre (* Buryatia) stopped an attempt APU units to take full control For transport interchange near the aforementioned settlement Adjusted loss subdivisions 37th Hombre "200" -6 "300" - 21 .Situatsiya remains extremely tense. Artillery APU produces regular one-time fire strikes a high power density and the depth of his defense, followed by the change of the dislocation. Divisions of the first echelon (* militias) has left its position that will allow the Division APU sharply reduce the distance and take the traffic circle under the direct control of the fire. Please transfer at the site of additional forces and funds replenished with ammunition.

District locality Granite in combat missions, 108 units of gdshp (* Mining Airborne Assault Regiment, Novorossiysk) APU "200" -1 "to 300" - 6.

District locality Gnutova When performing combat missions units 200th ARBR (* Artillery Brigade, Chita region) back APU fire "200" -1 "to 300" - 3

 

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Militants Shelled ATO Forces’ Positions Near Avdiivka
10.03 09:00
Yesterday, March 9, militants opened fire 49 times against the strongpoints of ATO forces.
The press center of the ATO Staff reported this in the morning.
Reportedly, the most tense situation took place in the area of Avdiivka where militants fired Ukrainian positions using different types of weapons, and at about 9 pm launched 10 shells from 122-mm self-propelled artillery system. Then they also used mortar of 120-mm caliber”, – the Staff added.
In total, over the last day, Ukrainian strongpoints in Donetsk direction were attacked by terrorists times.
Staff also reported that gunmen fired Ukrainian Armed Forces bases near Novhorodske and Luhanske using IFV. Volatile situation was in the suburbs of Donetsk, where grenade launchers and heavy machine guns were used for attacks on Ukrainian positions in Pisky and Opytne.
In Mariupol direction, militants intensified near Marinka, Hnutove and Hranitne, where they used grenade launchers, machine guns and small arms. Shelling stopped after midnight.
It should be recalled that on March 8, infantry group of militants dressed in military uniform of Ukrainian army were registered near Avdiivka.

 

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Militants Opened Fire Against ATO Positions More Than 70 Times Over Last Day
12.03 09:25
Yesterday, March 11, 75 militants' attacks were recorded in the ATO area, 59 of which took place in Donetsk direction, 15 - in Mariupol direction and one - in Luhansk direction.
The press center of the ATO Staff reported this in the morning.
“The terrorists carried out 12 sighting mortar attacks on the Ukrainian positions near Krasnohorivka, Opytne, Pisky, Avdiivka, Zaitseve and Nevelske (Donetsk direction) and Marinka with Chermalyk (Mariupol direction)”, – said the statement.
Reportedly, positions near Avdiivka were shelled with IFV and tanks twice and at about 18.00 – with 122-mm self-propelled guns.
Strongpoints near Novhorodske and Luhanske were shelled with IFV, grenade launchers and heavy machine guns.
Also the press center of the ATO Staff reported that the militants used grenade launchers of different systems, large-caliber machine guns and small arms to shell the positions in the areas of Pisky, Opytne, Zaitseve and Maiorsk.
In Mariupol direction, UAF positions came under fire from grenade launchers and machine guns near Marinka, Vodiane and Shyrokyne.
“In addition, militants conducted point-blank fire towards Ukrainian positions near Krasnohorivka, Opytne, Troitske, Hranitne and Novozvanivka”, – the Staff added.
It should be recalled that on March 11, militants from the territory uncontrolled by Ukrainian authorities attacked the repairmen who restored the Marinka-Krasnohorivka pipeline.

Two Ukrainian Servicemen Killed In ATO Area, – Lysenko
12.03 12:48
Yesterday, March 11, two Ukrainian servicemen were killed and one serviceman was injured as a result of combat actions in the ATO area. One of them was killed because of mortar attack near Avdiivka, and the other two soldiers came under fire from enemy infantry combat vehicles near the village of Novhorodske.
The spokesman of the Presidential Administration for ATO issues Colonel Andrii Lysenko reported this today, March 12.
According to him, in the Luhansk direction, militants carried out one armed provocation near the village of Novozvanivka, using small arms and grenade launchers.
In Donetsk directions, three areas became the epicenter of the confrontation: Donetsk Airport, Horlivka neighborhood and the village of Luhanske. “In particular, the militants shelled our positions near Avdiivka ranging from tank shelling at 5:50 am to aimed fire with 122-mm self-propelled guns at 18:20 pm”, – said Lysenko.
During the day, Avdiivka came under fire from 82-mm and 120-mm mortars, grenade launchers and small arms, In addition, militants used tanks twice and IFV once.
In Zaitseve and Maiorsk, militants fired with small arms, heavy machine guns and grenade launchers. Militants’ sniper also worked in Zaitseve.
Near the village of Luhanske, militants used small arms, heavy machine guns, grenade launchers and infantry fighting vehicles.
In Mariupol direction, militants concentrated their fire from 82-mm mortars near Marinka and the village of Chermalyk. In Marinka, sniper fire was also recorded, as well as numerous provocations with the use of small arms.
As the press center of the ATO Staff reported in the morning, 75 attacks by militants were recorded on March 11, including 59 in Donetsk direction, 15 in Mariupol direction and one in Luhansk direction.

 

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Dmitry Tymchuk: Military update 03.11
12.03.2016 - 10:34

Operational data from Information Resistance:
Russian-terrorist troops in Donbas continue actively shelling the ATO forces’ positions and civilian targets, using small arms, grenade launchers of various types, as well as 82 mm and 120 mm mortars, 122 mm artillery, and armored vehicles, including tanks. Shelling is carried out on several sections of the demarcation line. At the same time, militants are observing and reconnoitering the combat positions of Ukrainian troops along almost the entire length of the contact line.
Militants have been the most active in the broad stretch between Pisky and the northern outskirts of Horlivka (especially near Avdiivka). Namely, in the vicinity of Avdiivka, terrorists deployed heavy armor – a pair of tanks left the forrested area near the 272.2 m high ground and opened fire in the direction of Ukrainian troop positions west of the Yasynuvata junction (up to 10 HE projectiles). Later, two “Gvozdika” 2S1 122 mm self-propelled guns fired on the ATO forces’ positions west of the “Gospodar” Market (eastern part of old Avdiivka). At the same time, heavy 120 mm mortar shellings by militants were recorded.

Militants attacked residential sector in Avdiivka (Donetsk region) morning of March 10, 2016
On the stretch between Pisky and Butovka [Mine], including Opytne, terrorists are carrying out heavy fire from mortars and stand-mounted grenade launchers, providing cover for their small (up to one platoon) infantry groups operating near Avdiivka and the DAP.
Southeast of this area, a terrorist group on board of armored vehicles (two BMP-2’s and one BTR-80) fired on the ATO forces’ observation points and strongholds southeast and east of Novhorodske. After firing, the armored group retreated in the direction of the Lenina Mine and Zalizna Balka. Near Rozsadky, militants fired from the on-board weapons of BMP-2 (at least one armored vehicle was identified here).
Regrouping of Russian-terrorist troop units continues east of Horlivka. A unit on board of BMP-1’s and BMP-2’s (up to 10 armored vehicles) was spotted on the march near Bairak, headed towards the northern direction of operations. This unit has been transferred to resupply the left flank units of the militant “7th separate motorized rifle brigade” that holds defensive positions in this area.
A “joint DNR-LNR brigade” is being created in the vicinity of Yenakijeve, headed by Russian officers serving in “LNR” armed gangs. The total planned headcount of the brigade is some 2,500 personnel. Militant selection is being coordinated by the terrorist with the call-sign “Sanych.”
The “DNR Ministry of Defense” is taking urgent measures to reinforce the gangs comprising the “1st DNR Army Corps.” At this time, its units are, on average, 30-35% understaffed (some, up to 60%). The “DNR MoD” has decided to address the “supervisors” in Moscow with a request for urgent additional financial aid for the DNR, in order to increase militants’ pay, in the hope of creating additional motivation for local residents to join the “military service” as “contract soldiers.”


Stuff left by the “local rebels” in Shyrokyne, Ukraine: Russian-made specialist silent ammo 4 Spetsnaz (SOF) Source: @AlexPanchenko2
A unit of the Russian Armed Forces, up to one company in strength, arrived in Debaltseve for subsequent return to Russia. The moral and psychological state of this unit’s personnel is strongly negative. Up to 10 coffins with destroyed Russian military servicemen from this unit will be returning to the Russian Federation with the personnel.
Twenty T-72 tanks, seven “Grad” BM-21 MLRS, and several 122 mm howitzers have been unloaded at Matveev Kurgan railway station in the Rostov Oblast of Russia (close to the state border of Ukraine).
The “LNR” military leadership issued an order on “preventing damage and disabling of military equipment and armaments during combat training exercises.” The order mentions large-scale cases of damage to military equipment done by militants during “training.” Due to lack of [military] equipment in many “LNR” units, “requisitioned” civilian transport is used to transport personnel, practically as a norm. The order instructs unit commanders to sharply increase disciplinary penalties for negligent handling of equipment and armaments.

 

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Bodies Of 18 Killed Militants Brought To Hospital In Donetsk Yesterday
12.03 14:39
26 Wounded Militants And Bodies Of 18 Killed Militants Brought To Hospital In Donetsk Yesterday.
This was reported by the Main Directorate Of Intelligence Of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry.
In addition, according to the Intelligence, the militants were taken from Avdiivka direction.
It was also reported that the supply of additional weapons and military equipment, ammunition, fuel and lubricants from Russia to Avdiivka is taking place.
As the press center of the ATO Staff reported in the morning, militants shelled the Ukrainian positionsnear Avdiivka twice using tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, then at about 18.00, they used 122-mm self-propelled guns.

 

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One Ukrainian Soldier Killed In ATO Zone, – Lysenko
14.03 12:48
Yesterday, on March 13, one Ukrainian soldier was killed and one serviceman wounded as a result of military hostilities in the ATO zone.
This was reported today, on March 14, by Col. Andriy Lysenko, Presidential Administration spokesperson on ATO related issues.
According to him, Ukrainian positions in Novotoshkivske (Luhansk sector) were shelled with mortar. The situation near Svitlodarsk was relatively calm – the enemy opened fire with grenade launchers and small arms several times.
“Mortar shellings in Zaitseve continue. Frequency of attacks increases in the evening. As a rule, terrorists open fire with 82-mm and 120-mm mortars. Our positions were shelled in Maiorsk, Verhnyotoretske, and Novhorodske”, the spokesperson reported.
Mortar shellings were recorded in Pisky and Krasnohorivka, and a sniper attack – in Opytne. Overall, militants carried out 38 attacks in Donetsk sector over the past 24 hours. Each second attack was carried out with the use of heavy weapon.
Finally, 5 attacks were recorded in Mariupol sector. In particular, terrorists opened fire in Marinka, Novotroitske and Starohnativka.

 

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Interestingly enough, Putin appears to be pulling out of Syria.

Makes sense, as I'm pretty sure his objectives have been met (ensuring the rebels weren't going to oust Assad)...but my real suspicion is that we and NATO made a backdoor deal with Putin.

Amazing coincidence how Russia has ramped up oil production at the same time...no?

 

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Interestingly enough, Putin appears to be pulling out of Syria.

Makes sense, as I'm pretty sure his objectives have been met (ensuring the rebels weren't going to oust Assad)...but my real suspicion is that we and NATO made a backdoor deal with Putin.

Amazing coincidence how Russia has ramped up oil production at the same time...no?

Details about the withdrawal of troops from Syria yet but apart from the agreements which are clearly present the main reason for the failure of Russian economic output contain large Significant Groupings of troops away from their territory. Also according to some sources the Syrians were MANPADS and Russian aviation over the past few days has suffered a loss.
Based on the fact that the writing on the Russian forums in Russia are serious problems with Iran which has refused to limit oil production.

 

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Militants Shelled Zaitseve With Prohibited Mortars, – Staff
15.03 09:00
Yesterday, March 14, militants carried out 42 attacks on Ukrainian military positions, of which 29 - in Donetsk direction, 12 - in Mariupol direction, and 1 - in Luhansk direction.
The press center of the ATO Staff reported this in the morning.
Reportedly, the militants fired the strongpoints in Zaitseve six times using 82mm and 120-mm mortars, grenade launchers and machine guns. In Novhorodske and Maiorsk, they used grenade launchers, heavy machine guns and small arms.
“Positions near Luhanske, Pisky and Verkhnotoretske were attacked by Russian mercenaries from the automatic grenade launchers and large-caliber machine guns. A fortification near Avdiivka – with the auTomatic grenade launchers and mortars”, – the Staff added.
In Mariupol direction, in Novotroitske area, militants launched 18 tank shells and 25 mines of 82-mm mortar.
The defenders of Marinka, Krasnohorivka, Shyrokyne, Talakivka were shelled by the pro-Russian terrorists with grenade launchers, heavy machine guns and small arms.
As the Staff reported, in some cases, Ukrainian soldiers opened fire in response with small arms and grenade launchers.
It should be recalled that on March 13, militants fired Avdiivka with the prohibited mortars and howitzers that are kept in residential neighborhoods.


03.15.2016 Mr.
District locality Novoazovsk. When performing routine scheduled maintenance units 200th ARBR (* Artillery Brigade, Chita region) occurred blew himself up ammunition for rocket launcher rocket launchers. The circumstances of the incident and the loss of l \ with the specified.
Mariupol OH. In carrying out combat missions in the division / h 90091 (* 54 training center for intelligence units, Vladikavkaz) covered with mortar fire and fired from sniper weapons high power. Losses l \ with the specified.
CAS-3 (* urgent extraordinary importance, the report level 3) your request. Special events according to your defined cryptogram from 03.22.2015 of us performed in full. In terms of voluntary, documented consent decree 18 on the center of the FSB 496 accounts transferred to the \ c of the Russian armed forces present in the area of our responsibility. Just collect and transmit information about a 16543 contact phone numbers related to the in \ c of the Russian armed forces present in the area of our responsibility. Radio monitoring and tracking exercise osnaz unit 1020 RRC GRU outside the combat zone. You mentioned Events thoroughly investigated. The parallel investigation carried out by representatives in \ h 35690 (* Special Operations Center of the FSB). Due to the sharp increase in the presence of radio engineering APU in our area of responsibility, please give us additional capabilities.
District locality Gorlovka Adjusted consolidated loss of tank units of the 59th Hombre (* separate motorized rifle brigade of the Order of Kutuzov) "200" - 6 "300" -11 TMN - 1. Destroyed \ damaged units 5. armored vehicles.

14.03.2016 Mr.
Nothing to report

13.03.2016 Mr.
Nothing to report

 

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Staff: About Hundred Russian Military Moved In Occupied Dokuchaievsk
15.03 09:51
In the area of the town of Dokuchaievsk (territory of the Donetsk region, which is currently controlled by the militants), a group of military of special purpose unit of the RF Armed Forces accounting for about 100 people appeared.
This was reported by the press center of the ATO Staff.
Reportedly, Russian military came from the direction of Styla village (Donetsk region) by four KAMAZ cars and two GAZ-2330 armored cars.
“Deployment of Russian military personnel on the territory of Ukraine or on the territory of the so-called “DPR” is a direct gross violation of the Minsk agreements and eloquent proof of the aggressive occupation policy of the Russian Federation towards Ukraine”, – stressed the Staff.
Yesterday, the Intelligence reported that Russian officer Vitalii Sukuiev headed one of the “DPR” battalions. Previously, the agency published a list and photos of Russian staff officers sent to Donbas.

Putin Sent Hundred Russian Special Sevices’ Officers to Makiivka, – Intelligence
15.03 13:46
A unit (about 100 servicemen) from the separate specialized motorized battalion (Orel, Russia) of Central Regional Command of Internal Troops of the RF Interior Ministry arrived to Makiivka in the Donetsk region.
This was reported by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry.
As the Intelligence stated, according to the legislation of the Russian Federation, Russian President has the exclusive right to decide on the involvement of the Interior Ministry troops in carrying out tasks not by their intended purpose, including outside the country.
“The operational plans of the Russian command provide that the units of Interior Ministry troops on the temporarily occupied territories of East Ukraine should perform the task of prevention of unauthorized leaving of military positions and unorganized return to Russia with weapons and military equipment”, -the Intelligence added.

Intelligence: 19 Russian Servicemen Wounded Near Avdiivka
15.03 14:48
Ukrainian intelligence reports significant sanitary losses among servicemen of Russian-terrorist units which take part in military hostilities in Avdiivka sector.
This was reported by Main directorate of intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
“On March 14, 19 servicemen were brought to the city clinical hospital and hospital №4 in Donetsk”, the intelligence reports.
Due to presence of OSCE SMM monitors, the intensity of military hostilities near Avdiivka has decreased over the last 24 hours.
The enemy is currently regrouping its units and strengthening its positions. Terrorists continue to conduct air reconnaissance with the use of drones. As long as the OSCE SMM representatives are present in the area, militants hide heavy weapons prohibited under the Minsk Agreements.

Two Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded In Donetsk Region, – Motuzianyk
15.03 13:00
Yesterday, March 14, two Ukrainian soldiers suffered injuries – one due to the shelling in Maiorsk, another was blown up on the trip on Berezove.
The spokesman of the Presidential Administration for ATO issues Colonel Oleksandr Motuzianyk reported this today, March 15.
He said the militants used heavy weapons in the Lugansk direction again. “This time it was a tank, which carried out nearly two dozen shots at our positions. The incident occurred in the area of Bahmut highway, near the village of Novotoshkivske”, – said the spokesman for the PA.
In Donetsk direction, Zaitseve and Avdiivka were the two hottest points. Throughout the day, militants carried out eight mortar attacks. Illegal armed formations also violated the ceasefire regime in Luhanske, Donetsk Airport and Maiorsk.
In total, militants carried out 29 attacks over the past day in the Donetsk direction.
Reportedly, the situation in Mariupol direction worsened: militants repeatedly used 82-mm mortars and tank. “The enemy attacks were recorded across the whole front line – from Krasnohorivka and Marinka to the Sea of Azov”, – said Motuzianyk.
In total, militants violated the ceasefire in Mariupol direction 12 times over the past day.

 

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Dmitry Tymchuk: Military update 03.14
15.03.2016 - 15:22
Operational data from Information Resistance:
During the past weekend (03.12-03.13.2016), Russian-terrorist troops in Donbas shelled the ATO forces’ positions using small arms, grenade launchers, mortars (82/120 mm), as well as 122 mm artillery (in at least 3 instances) and tanks (twice).
Terrorist shellings were observed along the entire western and northwestern section of the stretch between Donetsk (Mar’inka) and Horlivka (Mayorsk – Zaitseve).
The most tense situation is observed in the section near the Yasynuvata junction (the so-called “industrial area”) as well as sections adjacent to it from the north and the southeast. In this area, militants are actively using heavy machine guns, stand-mounted grenade launchers, and 82 mm and 120 mm mortars. The enemy fire comes from positions near the 251.2 m and 272.m m high grounds, the undergrowth near Yasynuvata rail station, positions near the [water treatment] filtering station, and the “Tornado” gas station. During the past 24 hours, terrorist forces in this area were considerably reinforced and supplied with various armaments. The ATO forces’ positions twice came under fire from 122 mm cannon artillery, fired from the direction of Mineralne and the Verkhnjekalmiuske [Upper Kalmius] reservoir. Three terrorist tanks were also operating from positions south of the “Parallel” gas station (from a forested area) and from the direction of a militant checkpoint near Yasynuvata rail station. At the same time, two militant tanks maneuvered between the 251.2 m high ground and the “Gospodar” market[old Avdiivka], making brief stops to fire (following the pattern: 2-3 shots, movement, up to 4 shots, more movement).
From the direction of Dachnyy passway and the northern outskirts of Spartak, militants are occasionally firing at Ukrainian troop positions at Butovka [Mine] and Zenith, using the guns aboard ACV’s (BMP-2) as well as mortars of both calibers.
Militant activity has notably increased in the vicinity of Novotoshkivske, where the ATO forces’ positions are being shelled from 120 mm mortars. Terrorist infantry groups and DRG’s also stepped up their activity in proximity to the ATO forces’ observation points and strongholds in the area of the 175.9 m high ground and Trokhizbenka, operating from the direction of Krasniy Lyman and Smile [Smileh], respectively.
A unit of Russian Spetsnaz arrived in the vicinity of Dokuchajevsk from the direction of Styla, transferred aboard 4 Kamaz trucks and two “Tiger” GAZ-2330 armored vehicles.
During the past few days, militants have been actively delivering ammunition (for small arms, mortars, and cannon artillery) to the area of Michurine, Telmanove district. Up to 10 vehicle loads arrived over the past weekend. Ammunition is being stacked in a hangar on the western outskirts of the village.
Nine new “Grad” BM-21 MLRS were identified at the premises of the Horlivka “Remmash” Works (2 Vavylova Street, Horlivka).
Some units of the “DNR 1st Army Corps” are starting to suffer from lack of ammunition for certain weapons. This is due to the fact that Russia is only partially fulfilling militants’ “requests” [for ammunition]. Namely, during the past two weeks, “DNR” units received only 50% of the requested amount of 120 mm mortar rounds, and some 30% of requested ammunition for ZU-23-2 from Russia.
Militants are using the grounds and equipment of “Tochmash” OJSC [precise machinery works] (1 Zhmury Street, Donetsk) to repair combat equipment (IFV’s, APC’s, etc.). A new welding line was delivered to this facility from Russia in early March, to be used for armored vehicle repair.
Reformation efforts continue in respect of the “Vostok” gang, which is planned for inclusion in the “DNR interior forces.” These include personnel checks, inventory-taking, and weapons survey. Discontent is spreading throughout the lower ranks of this gang due to its reformation, and some members have filed resignation notices. At the same time, after terrorists from this gang complained about the low levels of supplies and provisions, additional uniform items arrived for the needs of the “Vostok” gang from Russia, via the “Uspenka” checkpoint. These include 50 sets of winter uniforms, 300 pairs of tactical gloves, 50 pairs of combat boots, 30 ghillie suits, and more – provided by private individuals from the Rostov Oblast of Russia as “humanitarian aid.”


Post-apocalyptic images of the liberated Shyrokyne in the aftermath of the

 

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About 6,000 Russian Soldiers Still Remain In Donbas, – SSU
15.03 16:17
Elite troops of the Russian Federation take part in military hostilities in Donbas.
This was reported today, on March 15, by the Chief of Staff of the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), Oleksandr Tkachuk, during a briefing at the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center.
“At the moment, according to our sources, approximately 6,000 Russia career soldiers still remain in Donbas”, he said.
Besides, among them there are servicemen of Russia’s elite troops.
“There are units of GRU, air assault forces, marine infantry, mechanized infantry, tank troops, and gunnery departments”, Mr. Tkachuk explained.