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Russian Police Special Rapid Response Unit SOBR arrives in Donetsk| Ukrinform

KYIV, March 30 /Ukrinform/. The Special Rapid Response Unit of Russian Interior Ministry arrived in Donetsk to neutralize gunmen's leaders who do not want to obey the leadership of "LPR" and "DPR".

Deputy Commander of the anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas conflict zone Colonel Valentyn Fedichev told residents on Monday in his video address, the press service of Donetsk Regional State Administration reported.

"We want to address the Cossacks of Don Army who keep on refusing to join Novorossiya Army that on March 29 the Special Rapid Response Unit SOBR of Russian Interior Ministry arrived in Donetsk. The unit is likely to liquidate the gunmen's leaders who do not want to obey the united leadership of "DPR" and "LPR". Hunting for you, Cossacks, can begin soon," warns Fedichev.

Civilians captured by Humvee donated by the US to Ukraine. It is armed with heavy machine gun. Good for fighting.

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Joke of the day in Ukraine :
Ukrainian anti-corruption chief has been fired ... for doing his job after audit discovered millions stolen.
Ukrainian pension fund is basically bankrupt- lacking just 80 billions hryvnias.Millions of pensioners are at real danger to say good-bye to their pensions and die from hunger.
Agriculture companies missing over 70 billions hryvnias for this year agriculture season.Result-less land used,less production,higher prices,more people unable to afford basic food,agriculture companies going into bankruptcy.Monsanto,DuPont and co eagerly awaiting this to happen, buy for nothing agriculture land and flood Europe with their GMO "food" and poison population.

Big bad Georgian too wuss to fight Russian soldiers so he fights civilians instead.


civilians training

No casualties and destructions in Znamenivka | Міністерство оборони України
Monday, March 30. DNIPROPETRIVSK OBLAST — About 02:00 p.m. a shell fell and exploded in the yard in Znamenivka village.

There are no casualties and destructions as a result of this accident except for: two windows of house are allegedly broken by explosive blast. The accident occurred as a result of trainings of a military unit deployed near the village. According to preliminary conclusions, the reason of the accident may be technical problem.

Press Service of the General Staff, Armed Forces of Ukraine

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ATO press center: Terrorists still perform armed provocations | Міністерство оборони України
Tuesday, March 31. DONBAS — According to the press center of the ‘anti-terror’ operation (ATO) HQ, the intensity of terrorists’ attacks has been reducing. Meanwhile, there are bandits who still perform armed provocations.

From 06:00 p.m., March 30, to 00:00 the ceasefire was violated for 11 times.

Lugansk: the terrorists attacked the Ukrainian checkpoints near Sokilnyky by 82 mm mortars and Crymske.

Mariupil: the enemy used 120 mm mortars near Shyrokine.

Under the Minsk agreements, the Ukrainian troops open return fire in case of direct threat to the Ukrainian soldiers.

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The map reflecting the situation in Donbas as of 12.00 on March 31 has been released by the information and analytical center of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council.



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Kharkiv region to construct machine-gun pillboxes : UNIAN news
A total of 31 machine-gun pillboxes will be built on the territory of the Kharkiv region, Chairman of Kharkiv Regional State Administration Ihor Rainin said on Ukrainian television’s Channel 5 on Monday.

UNIAN
"The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funding, but because of certain procedures this money will come later," he said.

"We asked the building companies to form a team and to start construction without money. None of the companies in Kharkiv region refused. This shows the pro-Ukrainian mood of Kharkiv’s citizens," Rainin said.

According to Rainin, some 300 defensive fortifications are also to be built along the line of contact between government-controlled territory and the parts of Ukraine where Russian-backed militants have seized control from the Ukrainian authorities.

"Most of the work will be carried out in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhya, and Dnipropetrovsk region. On the orders of the president, all regions should be involved in this process," he said.

As reported earlier, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Regional Development, Construction and Housing, and Communal Services Hennadiy Zubko said that the construction of fortifications in the east of Ukraine should be completed by mid-May.

Ukraine still too wuss to try get Crimea back?

Members of the Ukrainian armed forces drive a tank in the settlement of Luhanske, Donetsk region, March 27, 2015.
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Terrorists carry out 26 attacks against Ukrainian forces and civil communities using tanks, artillery and mortars | Міністерство оборони України

Tuesday, March 31. DONBAS — The press center of the ‘anti-terror’ operation (ATO) reports: Russia-backed terrorist groups still carry out provocations against the Ukrainian military in east of Ukraine. The flashpoint is Donetsk and Mariupil directions.

At 12:20 p.m. the rebels used tank against Avdiyvka. At 12:40 p.m. they used 122 mm artillery against this community. Moreover, two times the bandits shelled Opytne by 122 mm mortars. At 02:15 p.m. the enemy used the BMP (APC) armament against Ukrainian positions in Pisky.

From 02:00 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. there was fighting near Stanytsa Luganska. The enemy’s attack ended in failure.

In the afternoon, the illegal armed formations concentrated their actions in Mariupil direction. At 03:10 p.m. they used 120 mm mortars against the Ukrainian check point near Pionerskogo. At 03:50 p.m. the militants shelled Shyrokine by mortars, 122 mm artillery, and tank armament. At 04:30 p.m. Russia-backed terrorist groups started the fight against the Ukrainian troops in Shyrokine.

Totally, from the midnight to 18:00 p.m. the militants have violated the ceasefire for 26 times.

Hindustani78 said:

Terrorists carry out 26 attacks against Ukrainian forces and civil communities using tanks, artillery and mortars | Міністерство оборони України

Tuesday, March 31. DONBAS — The press center of the ‘anti-terror’ operation (ATO) reports: Russia-backed terrorist groups still carry out provocations against the Ukrainian military in east of Ukraine. The flashpoint is Donetsk and Mariupil directions.

At 12:20 p.m. the rebels used tank against Avdiyvka. At 12:40 p.m. they used 122 mm artillery against this community. Moreover, two times the bandits shelled Opytne by 122 mm mortars. At 02:15 p.m. the enemy used the BMP (APC) armament against Ukrainian positions in Pisky.

From 02:00 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. there was fighting near Stanytsa Luganska. The enemy’s attack ended in failure.

In the afternoon, the illegal armed formations concentrated their actions in Mariupil direction. At 03:10 p.m. they used 120 mm mortars against the Ukrainian check point near Pionerskogo. At 03:50 p.m. the militants shelled Shyrokine by mortars, 122 mm artillery, and tank armament. At 04:30 p.m. Russia-backed terrorist groups started the fight against the Ukrainian troops in Shyrokine.

Totally, from the midnight to 18:00 p.m. the militants have violated the ceasefire for 26 times.

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Pfffft the report is always "Russians attacked us with heavy artillery for hours. We didn't suffer any lethal casualties. 1 soldier got wounded. Ukrainians have super powers."

Superboy said:

Pfffft the report is always "Russians attacked us with heavy artillery for hours. We didn't suffer any lethal casualties. 1 soldier got wounded. Ukrainians have super powers."

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Here its more about ceasefire violation i mean Minsk Agreement.

Over 5,000 Ukrainian military wounded during Russia's war against Ukraine in Donbas - Ukraine's Defense Ministry

Hindustani78 said:

Here its more about ceasefire violation i mean Minsk Agreement.

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Ceasefire? What? Ukrainians don't want to get back the capitals Donetsk and Lugansk anymore? Gave up? Wusses.

Superboy said:

Over 5,000 Ukrainian military wounded during Russia's war against Ukraine in Donbas - Ukraine's Defense Ministry




Ceasefire? What? Ukrainians don't want to take back the capitals Donetsk and Lugansk anymore? Gave up? Wusses.

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They are on defensive.

Ukrainian soldiers build barricades near militant-controlled Debaltseve - watch on - uatoday.tv
Mar. 31, 2015
Under pouring rain, Ukrainian soldiers work to prepare new positions to defend against Russian-backed militants. These new barricades are taking shape near the rail hub of Debaltseve, which Ukrainian soldiers were forced to abandon to insurgent forces in February.

Soldiers are bracing for further attacks. Fighting in the Donetsk region continued in February despite a ceasefire that was supposed to go into effect on February 15. Militants launched a heavy campaign to drive Ukrainian forces out of Debaltseve. Soldiers say they have little faith in the ceasefire agreement.

Hindustani78 said:

They are on defensive.

Ukrainian soldiers build barricades near militant-controlled Debaltseve - watch on - uatoday.tv
Mar. 31, 2015
Under pouring rain, Ukrainian soldiers work to prepare new positions to defend against Russian-backed militants. These new barricades are taking shape near the rail hub of Debaltseve, which Ukrainian soldiers were forced to abandon to insurgent forces in February.

Soldiers are bracing for further attacks. Fighting in the Donetsk region continued in February despite a ceasefire that was supposed to go into effect on February 15. Militants launched a heavy campaign to drive Ukrainian forces out of Debaltseve. Soldiers say they have little faith in the ceasefire agreement.

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In other words, they gave up on the capitals Donetsk and Lugansk. Can't beat Russians in Crimea. That's understandable because Crimea is officially Russian territory. But can't beat civilians in Donetsk and Lugansk. That's just ridiculous.

Superboy said:

In other words, they gave up on the capitals Donetsk and Lugansk. Can't beat Russians in Crimea. That's understandable because Crimea is officially Russian territory. But can't beat civilians in Donetsk and Lugansk. That's just ridiculous.

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OSCE report points to militant grad attack on Ukrainian positions despite ceasefire - watch on - uatoday.tv
Shelling has been reported in towns in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk. Observers from the OSCE monitoring mission confirmed evidence of Grad rockets that struck a Ukrainian-held town last week.

According to the OSCE, the SMM observed at least 20 craters in a field, which appeared to have been caused by Grad missiles. The craters, which suggested that the fire came from a south-easterly direction, were fresh.

Despite a ceasefire deal signed in February, sporadic fighting has been reported throughout eastern Ukraine. Defence analysts believe the port city of Mariupol is the next target for Russian-backed miitants seeking to extend their control of the Donbas region.

The town of Shyrokyne came under militant fire shortly after observers from the OSCE monitoring mission left on Monday, according to Ukrainian officials.

Towns surrounding the city have been hit in recent days by grenade and mortar fire. Shyrokyne has seen some of the heaviest fighting. Ukraine has accused militants of repeated ceasefire violations.