The Russia-backed separatists in Donetsk also report one of their fighters was killed in a Ukrainian attack.
First Ukrainian Soldier Killed In Fighting Since Abortive December 24 Truce Effort
December 29, 2016
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No Casualties on Ukrainian Front Today; Russia-Backed Militants Concentrate Fire Near Mariupol
December 28, 2016
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.
Ukraine Military Says Ceasefire Broken Because ‘The Enemy Does Not Comply With The Agreements’
December 27, 2016
Ukraine Day 1044: LIVE UPDATES BELOW. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. READ OUR SPECIAL REPORT: An Invasion By Any Other Name: The Kremlin’s Dirty War in Ukraine 000000 Ukraine Military Reports Dozens Of Ceasefire Violations 2016-12-27 16:37:34 The ceasefire in eastern Ukraine that was supposed to go into […]
Holiday Ceasefire Broken, 5 Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded; 3 Bodies of Those Killed at Svetlodarsk Returned
December 26, 2016
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.
There Is No Christmas Truce In Ukraine Despite New CeasefireAgreement
December 25, 2016
Like all of Ukraine’s previous ceasefire deals and truces, the peace has not taken hold in the Donbass
Russian Intelligence Investigating Whether Crash of Tu-154 Was Terrorist Attack: Defense Ministry Source
The FSB is investigating whether a military plane that crashed this morning, killing all 92 on board, was targeted by terrorists, Fontanka reports, citing a Defense Ministry source.
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
December 24, 2016
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
December 23, 2016
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 Kremlin’s Arbitrary Numbers State TV Video Shows Russian […]