Two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in artillery fire near the village of Nevelskoye, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
2 Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded as Russia-Backed Forces Attack 52 Times, Focusing on Mariupol Area
December 17, 2016
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1 Ukrainian Soldier Wounded As Russia-Backed Militants Step Up Fighting Again with 39 Attacks
December 16, 2016
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 Kremlin’s Dirty War in Ukraine 1 Ukrainian Soldier Wounded As Russia-Backed Militants Step Up Fighting Again […]
Russia Claims All Women And Children Evacuated From Eastern Aleppo Despite Reports Of Thousands Remaining Trapped
The evacuation was halted this morning and there are unconfirmed reports of resumed fighting.
Russian State-Sponsored Art Group Produces Tasteless Calendar of Syrian Women Thanking ‘Russian Liberators’
A Russian art group sponsored by the government has made a tasteless 2017 calendar featuring Syrian women posing with statements of gratitude to their “Russian liberators.”
Kremlin Spokesman Confirms Russian Mercenary “Wagner” Who Fought in Syria Was At Kremlin Awards Ceremony
December 15, 2016
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Dmitry Utkin, founder of the Wagner private military company was present at the Kremlin for the Fatherland Heroes’ Day military awards ceremony on December 9, 2016.
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European Parliament Postpones Vote On Visa-Free Regime For Ukraine Until April
In the Donbass, the Ukrainian military reports 18 attacks by Russia-backed forces.
International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association Decides to Move 2017 World Championship From Sochi
December 14, 2016
The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association, organizer of the World Championship event in Sochi in February 2017, has decided to move the event from Russia due to a potential boycott by countries and athletes concerned over Russian doping.
Civilian Casualties After Attack On Queue At Checkpoint Near Mayorsk
At least one civilian was killed and another wounded.
Fewer Attacks and No Casualties But Russia-Backed Militants Use Artillery Banned Under Minsk Agreement
December 13, 2016
There were no Ukrainian military casualties in the last 24 hours.
State TV Video Shows Russian Special Forces Fighting on the Ground in Syria, Supposedly Killing ISIS
The Russian state TV show Vesti Nedeli, a weekly program hosted by Dmitry Kiselyov has aired footage of Russian spetsnaz engaged in combat on the ground in Syria.