Tag: Donetsk

Ukraine Live Day 702: Fewer Reported Attacks, But Both Sides Claim Heavy Mortars Used

January 20, 2016

The number of attacks reported yesterday was significantly lower than on other days over the last week, however both sides continue to report the use of heavy mortars that should have been withdrawn in accordance with the Minsk agreement. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to […]

Ukraine Live Day 701: Azov Denounces Video Threat To Netherlands As Fake

January 19, 2016

The Azov Regiment has declared that a video, in which men, presenting themselves as Azov members, burn the Dutch flag and threaten to carry out terrorist attacks if the Netherlands fails to ratify the EU Association Agreement with Ukraine, is fake. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The […]

Ukraine Live Day 700: Shelling Reported Across Donetsk Region

January 18, 2016

Both sides report shelling in the Donetsk and Mariupol areas, with heavy fighting also seen around Gorlovka. 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. […]

Ukraine Live Day 697: No Sign Of Ceasefire With Both Sides Reporting Shelling

January 15, 2016

The ceasefire agreed upon in Minsk on Tuesday night looks no closer to realisation with both sides reporting heavy shelling overnight. 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 […]

Ukraine Live Day 696: Despite New Ceasefire Agreement, Fighting Escalates Sharply

January 14, 2016

While delegates in Minsk agreed on Russian delegate Boris Gryzlov’s call for a new ceasefire, which was to come into effect at midnight, fighting has sharply escalated, with attacks reported throughout the night and today. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable […]

Ukraine Live Day 695: Savchenko Returns To Court On 27th Day Of Hunger Strike

January 13, 2016

Nadezhda Savchenko has returned to court today while on the 27th day of her renewed hunger strike. The court has once again rejected defence submissions. 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 […]

Ukraine Live Day 694: Talks Begin In Minsk As Fighting Worsens

January 12, 2016

Negotiations are reportedly beginning in Minsk today as both sides exchange claims of shelling with mortars over the last 24 hours. Fighting has been reported near Donetsk, Gorlovka, Mariupol and Krymskoye, in the Lugansk region. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable […]

Ukraine Live Day 693: More Military Casualties With Attacks Near Gorlovka And Mariupol

January 11, 2016

One Ukrainian soldier has been killed and another wounded, with Kiev reporting numerous attacks in the Gorlovka and Mariupol areas. 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 […]

Ukraine Live Day 690: Kiev Claims Russian-Backed Fighters Used Heavy Mortars And Tanks In Attacks Yesterday

January 8, 2016

The Ukrainian military claims that Russian-backed fighters used mortars and tanks in attacks yesterday, Orthodox Christmas. 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 […]

Ukraine Live Day 689: As Ukraine Celebrates Christmas, Fighting Dramatically Escalates

January 7, 2016

While Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas today, the Ukrainian military reported this morning that Russian-backed fighters had conducted 51 attacks overnight. 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 […]