There were no casualties on the Ukrainian front today. Mariupol’s city site reported a civilian woman had been injured in shelling in Opytnoye on December 19 and was brought for treatment to Mariupol.
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Holiday Ceasefire Broken, 5 Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded; 3 Bodies of Those Killed at Svetlodarsk Returned
Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak announced today that a holiday ceasefire agreement was not being observed and that Ukrainian positions had been fired on 33 times, with 5 soldiers wounded.
Kremlin Says Terrorism ‘Not Likely’ Cause of Tu-154 Crash, But Questions Remain
The Kremlin has stated that terrorism is not likely the cause of the crash of the Tu-154 bound from Sochi for Syria yesterday, December 25, killing all 92 on board.
A Baker’s Dozen of Neglected Russian Stories – No. 63
International sports federations have stripped Russia of two upcoming international competitions. Ukraine has called for it to be stripped of all others, including the all-important 2018 World Cup, and the IOC has announced that it is checking all Russian competitors in the last three Olympic Games for drug use.
1 Ukrainian Soldier Wounded as Fighting Continues Despite Holiday Ceasefire; Ukrainian Forces Take Novoluganskoye
One Ukrainian soldiers was injured in the last 24 hours. Ukrainian forces have occupied Novoluganskoye. Ukrainians recount the aftermath of the Svetlodarsk battles.
Putin Echoes Trump, Saying ‘A Guy on a Couch’ May Have Hacked DNC – and Other Highlights from Press Conference
LIVE UPDATES: Russian cyber warriors in Ukraine linked to hack of Democratic National Committee in US; House Reports Snowden is still in touch with Russian intelligence. The previous issue is here. Recent Analysis and Translations: How Many Russians Are Fighting for ISIS? A Brief History of The Kremlinâs Arbitrary Numbers State TV Video Shows Russian […]
Russian Ambassador Buried in Moscow; Snowden Still in Touch with Russian Intel: House Report
Russian cyber warriors in Ukraine linked to hack of Democratic National Committee in US; House Reports Snowden is still in touch with Russian intelligence.
Assassin Who Killed Russian Ambassador To Turkey May Be Turkish Police Officer, Cites Syria & Aleppo As Motivation
LIVE UPDATES: The Russian Foreign Ministry now confirms that Andrey Karlov, Russian ambassador to Turkey has been shot dead. The previous issue is here. Recent Analysis and Translations: State TV Video Shows Russian Special Forces Fighting on the Ground in Syria, Supposedly Killing ISIS An In-Depth Examination Of Donald Trumpâs Ties To Russia And Vladimir […]
2 Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded as Russia-Backed Forces Attack 52 Times, Focusing on Mariupol Area
Two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in artillery fire near the village of Nevelskoye, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
1 Ukrainian Soldier Wounded As Russia-Backed Militants Step Up Fighting Again with 39 Attacks
Ukraine Day 1033: LIVE UPDATES BELOW. One Ukrainian soldiers was injured in the last 24 hours. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. READ OUR SPECIAL REPORT: An Invasion By Any Other Name: The Kremlinâs Dirty War in Ukraine 1 Ukrainian Soldier Wounded As Russia-Backed Militants Step Up Fighting Again […]