Tag: civilian casualties

US Officials Say Russia Preparing For Aleppo Offensive As Syria ‘Ceasefire’ Collapses

April 20, 2016

US officials have told the Wall Street Journal that Russian artillery units have been deployed near Aleppo as the ‘cessation of hostilities’ that came into partial effect in February collapses with major civilian casualties due to regime air strikes.

2 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed, 10 Wounded, With Shelling Across Front

April 5, 2016

Ukraine Day 778 – Live Updates: 2 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, 10 wounded; Kiev reports 61 attacks yesterday, further shelling this morning.

Day 766: 6 Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded; Russian-Backed Fighters Mount Assaults On Highway To Mariupol

March 24, 2016

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   Images Show Destruction In Separatist-Held Makeyevka, But DNR Claims That Kindergarten Was Hit Appear False 2016-03-24 16:19:13 Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk claim that Ukrainian […]

Day 743: Military And Civilian Casualties After Another Day Of Fighting Near Donetsk And Mariupol

March 1, 2016

Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual updates click on the timestamps. For the latest summary of evidence surrounding the shooting down of flight MH17 see our separate article: […]

After Flawed Ceasefire Agreement, Air Strikes Continue In Syria

February 12, 2016

Live Updates: The agreement reached last night in Munich offered delivered an immediate, nor a comprehensive ceasefire. On the morning after, Russian and regime forces continue to conduct air strikes on populated areas. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. The Kremlin’s Message Today — Forget Trying To Stop […]

Day 723: Three Civilians Killed After Bus Strikes Landmine Near Marinka

February 10, 2016

Three civilians have been killed after a bus struck a landmine while headed towards a checkpoint outside Marinka. The Ukrainian State Border Service also reports that Russian-backed fighters have fired on the checkpoint despite the presence of civilians. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue […]

As Pressure Mounts On Aleppo, Russia Conducts Air Strikes Across Syria

February 5, 2016

Live Updates: Thousands of people are trying to flee the north of the Aleppo region into Turkey as fighting rages between rebel fighters and pro-regime forces. Meanwhile Russian jets have conducted air strikes on rebel-held settlements across the country. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. The World Is […]

Day 718: Military And Civilian Casualties As Ukraine Claims Highest Number Of Attacks Since August

Ukraine claims that yesterday saw the highest number of attacks recorded since August, 2015. One Ukrainian soldier has been killed while three others, and a civilian, have been wounded. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation […]

Regime Advances North Of Aleppo With Devastating Russian Air Support

February 2, 2016

Live Updates: The Syrian regime is gaining ground to the north of Aleppo, with hundreds of Russian air strikes reported. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Regime Advances North Of Aleppo With Devastating Russian Air Support 2016-02-02 18:01:58 Heavy civilian casualties are reported as regime forces and Shia […]