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This is a timeline of the [[2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine|2014 pro-Russian unrest]] that has erupted in [[Ukraine]], in the aftermath of the [[2014 Ukrainian revolution|Ukrainian revolution]] and the [[Euromaidan]] movement. |
This is a timeline of the [[2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine|2014 pro-Russian unrest]] that has erupted in [[Ukraine]], in the aftermath of the [[2014 Ukrainian revolution|Ukrainian revolution]] and the [[Euromaidan]] movement. |
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==March== |
==March== |
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[[File:2014-03-01. Митинг в Донецке 0015.jpg|thumb|Pro-Russian protesters remove a [[Flag of Ukraine|Ukrainian flag]] and replace it with a [[Flag of Russia|Russian flag]] in front of the [[Donetsk Oblast]] Regional State Administration building, 1 March 2014]] |
[[File:2014-03-01. Митинг в Донецке 0015.jpg|thumb|Pro-Russian protesters remove a [[Flag of Ukraine|Ukrainian flag]] and replace it with a [[Flag of Russia|Russian flag]] in front of the [[Donetsk Oblast]] Regional State Administration building, 1 March 2014]] |
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===1–10 March=== |
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On 1 March 2014, the council of [[Luhansk Oblast]], Ukraine's easternmost region, voted to demand giving the Russian language the status of second official language, stop "persecution of [[Berkut (special police force)|Berkut]] fighters", disarm Maidan self-defense units and ban a number of political organizations like [[Svoboda (political party)|Svoboda]] and [[UNA-UNSO]]. They threatened the Ukrainian central authorities that it reserved the right "to ask for help from the brotherly people of the [[Russian Federation]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gazeta.ua/ru/articles/politics/_oblsovet-luganskaya-ugrozhaet-razoruzhit-majdan-rukami-bratskoj-rossii/545140 |title=Облсовет Луганска угрожает разоружить Майдан руками "братской" России |publisher=Gazeta.ua |accessdate=2 March 2014}}</ref> Pro-Russian citizens held a rally of up to 5,000 against the new government and demanding a referendum on whether to join Russia.<ref name="pravda.com.ua">{{cite web|url=http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/03/2/7017106/ |title=В Луганске участники ''русской весны'' захватили ОГА и просят у Путина ввести войска | Украинская правда |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref name="1tv.ru">{{cite web|url=http://www.1tv.ru/news/world/253227 |title=На юго-востоке Украины прошла серия митингов против новой власти в Киеве – Первый канал |publisher=1tv |date=1 March 2014 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref name="day.kiev.ua">{{cite web|url=http://www.day.kiev.ua/ru/news/010314-v-luganskoy-oblasti-segodnya-proshli-prorossiyskie-mitingi |title=В Луганской области сегодня прошли пророссийские митинги | Газета "День" |language=ru|date=7 October 2011 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvrain.ru/articles/nad_zdaniem_administratsii_luganska_podnjali_rossijskij_flag-364095/?autoplay=false |title=Над зданием администрации Луганска подняли российский флаг |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> |
On 1 March 2014, the council of [[Luhansk Oblast]], Ukraine's easternmost region, voted to demand giving the Russian language the status of second official language, stop "persecution of [[Berkut (special police force)|Berkut]] fighters", disarm Maidan self-defense units and ban a number of political organizations like [[Svoboda (political party)|Svoboda]] and [[UNA-UNSO]]. They threatened the Ukrainian central authorities that it reserved the right "to ask for help from the brotherly people of the [[Russian Federation]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gazeta.ua/ru/articles/politics/_oblsovet-luganskaya-ugrozhaet-razoruzhit-majdan-rukami-bratskoj-rossii/545140 |title=Облсовет Луганска угрожает разоружить Майдан руками "братской" России |publisher=Gazeta.ua |accessdate=2 March 2014}}</ref> Pro-Russian citizens held a rally of up to 5,000 against the new government and demanding a referendum on whether to join Russia.<ref name="pravda.com.ua">{{cite web|url=http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/03/2/7017106/ |title=В Луганске участники ''русской весны'' захватили ОГА и просят у Путина ввести войска | Украинская правда |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref name="1tv.ru">{{cite web|url=http://www.1tv.ru/news/world/253227 |title=На юго-востоке Украины прошла серия митингов против новой власти в Киеве – Первый канал |publisher=1tv |date=1 March 2014 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref name="day.kiev.ua">{{cite web|url=http://www.day.kiev.ua/ru/news/010314-v-luganskoy-oblasti-segodnya-proshli-prorossiyskie-mitingi |title=В Луганской области сегодня прошли пророссийские митинги | Газета "День" |language=ru|date=7 October 2011 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvrain.ru/articles/nad_zdaniem_administratsii_luganska_podnjali_rossijskij_flag-364095/?autoplay=false |title=Над зданием администрации Луганска подняли российский флаг |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> |
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Various Russian news media outlets started to use the term ''Russian Spring'' ({{lang-ru|Русская весна}}) to describe the protests.<ref name="skvortsov">{{cite web|url=http://rian.com.ua/analytics/20140303/340429692.html |title="Русская весна" на Юго-Востоке Украины |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref name="Скворцов">{{cite news|url=http://rian.com.ua/analytics/20140303/340429692.html|title="Русская весна" на Юго-Востоке Украины|author=Сергей Скворцов|date=3 March 2014|publisher=[[RIA Novosti]] Ukraine|accessdate=9 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://svpressa.ru/politic/article/83145/|title="Русская весна" восточной Украины. Вслед за Крымом решать свою дальнейшую судьбу будет Донбасс.|author=Дмитрий Родионов|date=2 March 2014|publisher=Свободная Пресса|accessdate=9 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-gazeta.ru/photo/46541/|title=В Крыму началась "русская весна"|author=Егор Алеев|date=2 March 2014|publisher=БИЗНЕС Online|accessdate=9 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://nvdaily.ru/info/21810.html|title=Путин и "Русская весна". Или насколько плохой мир лучше хорошей войны?|author=Владимир Прохватилов|date=5 March 2014|publisher=Новые Ведомости|accessdate=9 March 2014}}</ref> |
Various Russian news media outlets started to use the term ''Russian Spring'' ({{lang-ru|Русская весна}}) to describe the protests.<ref name="skvortsov">{{cite web|url=http://rian.com.ua/analytics/20140303/340429692.html |title="Русская весна" на Юго-Востоке Украины |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref name="Скворцов">{{cite news|url=http://rian.com.ua/analytics/20140303/340429692.html|title="Русская весна" на Юго-Востоке Украины|author=Сергей Скворцов|date=3 March 2014|publisher=[[RIA Novosti]] Ukraine|accessdate=9 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://svpressa.ru/politic/article/83145/|title="Русская весна" восточной Украины. Вслед за Крымом решать свою дальнейшую судьбу будет Донбасс.|author=Дмитрий Родионов|date=2 March 2014|publisher=Свободная Пресса|accessdate=9 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-gazeta.ru/photo/46541/|title=В Крыму началась "русская весна"|author=Егор Алеев|date=2 March 2014|publisher=БИЗНЕС Online|accessdate=9 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://nvdaily.ru/info/21810.html|title=Путин и "Русская весна". Или насколько плохой мир лучше хорошей войны?|author=Владимир Прохватилов|date=5 March 2014|publisher=Новые Ведомости|accessdate=9 March 2014}}</ref> |
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'''2 March''' |
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In Zaporizhia, over 5,000 protested against Russian intervention and pro-Russian demonstrations, and unity in Ukraine. They also protested against people seizing state buildings and raising Russian flags over them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.061.ua/news/486605 |title=В Запорожье прошел митинг против вмешательства России (ФОТО, ОБНОВЛЕНО) | 061.ua – Новости Запорожья |date=25 March 2009 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://censor.net.ua/news/273767/v_zaporoje_proshel_miting_protiv_vmeshatelstva_rossii_fotoreportaj |title=В Запорожье прошел митинг против вмешательства России. ФОТОрепортаж – Запорожье, Крым, ОГА, Россия, Украина, Агрессия России против Украины (02.03.14 18:29) " Политика Украины |publisher=Censor.net.ua |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> Similar rallies were held in Dnipropetrovsk (a rally described by local reporters as the largest in years that drew an estimated 10,000 people), Odessa (several thousand), [[Mykolaiv]] (according to local media 5,000 to 10,000 people) and Kharkiv (a few thousand protesters).<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/ukraines-leader-urges-putin-to-pull-back-military/2014/03/02/004ec166-a202-11e3-84d4-e59b1709222c_story.html], [[Washington Post]] (2 March 2014)</ref><ref>{{uk icon}} [http://tvi.ua/new/2014/03/02/odesa_ta_mykolayiv_vyyshly_na_mitynhy_proty_putina Odessa and Mykolaiv came to protest against Putin], [[TVi (channel)]] (2 March 2014)</ref><ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/03/2/7017030/ Several thousand citizens of Odessa came out to rally against Russian occupation], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (2 March 2014)</ref> |
In Zaporizhia, over 5,000 protested against Russian intervention and pro-Russian demonstrations, and unity in Ukraine. They also protested against people seizing state buildings and raising Russian flags over them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.061.ua/news/486605 |title=В Запорожье прошел митинг против вмешательства России (ФОТО, ОБНОВЛЕНО) | 061.ua – Новости Запорожья |date=25 March 2009 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://censor.net.ua/news/273767/v_zaporoje_proshel_miting_protiv_vmeshatelstva_rossii_fotoreportaj |title=В Запорожье прошел митинг против вмешательства России. ФОТОрепортаж – Запорожье, Крым, ОГА, Россия, Украина, Агрессия России против Украины (02.03.14 18:29) " Политика Украины |publisher=Censor.net.ua |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> Similar rallies were held in Dnipropetrovsk (a rally described by local reporters as the largest in years that drew an estimated 10,000 people), Odessa (several thousand), [[Mykolaiv]] (according to local media 5,000 to 10,000 people) and Kharkiv (a few thousand protesters).<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/ukraines-leader-urges-putin-to-pull-back-military/2014/03/02/004ec166-a202-11e3-84d4-e59b1709222c_story.html], [[Washington Post]] (2 March 2014)</ref><ref>{{uk icon}} [http://tvi.ua/new/2014/03/02/odesa_ta_mykolayiv_vyyshly_na_mitynhy_proty_putina Odessa and Mykolaiv came to protest against Putin], [[TVi (channel)]] (2 March 2014)</ref><ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/03/2/7017030/ Several thousand citizens of Odessa came out to rally against Russian occupation], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (2 March 2014)</ref> |
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'''3 March''' |
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Over 2,000 protesters gathered over Donetsk Oblast administrative building, broke through police barricades and retook the facility waving Russian flags.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/03/05/353387/protesters-retake-donetsk-govt-building/ |title=Protesters retake Donetsk government building |publisher=[[Press TV]] | date = 5 March 2014 |accessdate=10 March 2014}}</ref> The pro-Russian group is led by [[Pavel Gubarev]], a former member of the neo-Nazi "Russian National Unity" party,<ref>{{cite web|last=Coynash |first=Halya |url=http://iwpr.net/report-news/far-right-recruited-crimea-poll-observers |title=Far-Right Recruited as Crimea Poll Observers – Institute for War and Peace Reporting – P |publisher=Iwpr.net |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> who is claiming to be the people's governor of the region.<ref name="NYT140304" /><ref>{{cite web|author= Как к Вам обращаться |url= http://gazeta.ua/ru/articles/politics/_vlast-v-donecke-pereshla-k-separatistam-v-zdanii-oga-ostayutsya-zalozhniki/545265 |title=Власть в Донецке перешла к сепаратистам – в здании ОГА остаются заложники |publisher=Gazeta | place = Ukraine |accessdate=4 March 2014}}</ref> |
Over 2,000 protesters gathered over Donetsk Oblast administrative building, broke through police barricades and retook the facility waving Russian flags.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/03/05/353387/protesters-retake-donetsk-govt-building/ |title=Protesters retake Donetsk government building |publisher=[[Press TV]] | date = 5 March 2014 |accessdate=10 March 2014}}</ref> The pro-Russian group is led by [[Pavel Gubarev]], a former member of the neo-Nazi "Russian National Unity" party,<ref>{{cite web|last=Coynash |first=Halya |url=http://iwpr.net/report-news/far-right-recruited-crimea-poll-observers |title=Far-Right Recruited as Crimea Poll Observers – Institute for War and Peace Reporting – P |publisher=Iwpr.net |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> who is claiming to be the people's governor of the region.<ref name="NYT140304" /><ref>{{cite web|author= Как к Вам обращаться |url= http://gazeta.ua/ru/articles/politics/_vlast-v-donecke-pereshla-k-separatistam-v-zdanii-oga-ostayutsya-zalozhniki/545265 |title=Власть в Донецке перешла к сепаратистам – в здании ОГА остаются заложники |publisher=Gazeta | place = Ukraine |accessdate=4 March 2014}}</ref> |
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200–500 demonstrators with Russian flags, opponents of the new authorities in Kiev, attempted to seize the [[Odessa Oblast|Odessa Regional State Administration]] building.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gazeta.ua/ru/articles/politics/_mitinguyuschie-pod-flagami-rossii-shturmuyut-odesskuyu-oga/545208 |title=Митингующие под флагами России штурмуют Одесскую ОГА |publisher=Gazeta.ua |accessdate=3 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="odessamar1">{{cite news|url=http://info-center.od.ua/9882-v-odesse-nakalilis-strasti-protivniki-kievskoy-vlasti-osadili-oga-k-nim-vyshel-skorik-fotoreportazh.html|title=В Одессе накалились страсти: противники киевской власти осадили ОГА. К ним вышел Скорик (фоторепортаж)|publisher=Info-Center.od.ua|language=Russian|date=3 March 2014|accessdate=3 March 2014}}</ref> They demanded that a referendum on the establishment of an "Odessa [[Autonomous Republic]]" be held.<ref name="odessamar1" /> As the protesters began to break windows and enter the building, Oblast chairman and Party of Regions official Mykola Leonidovych Skoryk spoke to the crowd, saying that the police could not allow an "assault" on the RSA, and that Ukrainians "must live peacefully in a single state." Protesters shouted "traitor!" and "[[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]!" at him.<ref name="odessamar1" /> Meanwhile, [[Reuters]] reports that anti-Kiev protesters have broken into the first floor of the [[Donetsk|Donetsk RSA]] building.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/03/ukraine-crisis-russia-control-crimea-live|title=Ukraine crisis: 'Russia in control of Crimea' – live updates|work=The Guardian|date=3 March 2014|accessdate=3 March 2014}}</ref> |
200–500 demonstrators with Russian flags, opponents of the new authorities in Kiev, attempted to seize the [[Odessa Oblast|Odessa Regional State Administration]] building.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gazeta.ua/ru/articles/politics/_mitinguyuschie-pod-flagami-rossii-shturmuyut-odesskuyu-oga/545208 |title=Митингующие под флагами России штурмуют Одесскую ОГА |publisher=Gazeta.ua |accessdate=3 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="odessamar1">{{cite news|url=http://info-center.od.ua/9882-v-odesse-nakalilis-strasti-protivniki-kievskoy-vlasti-osadili-oga-k-nim-vyshel-skorik-fotoreportazh.html|title=В Одессе накалились страсти: противники киевской власти осадили ОГА. К ним вышел Скорик (фоторепортаж)|publisher=Info-Center.od.ua|language=Russian|date=3 March 2014|accessdate=3 March 2014}}</ref> They demanded that a referendum on the establishment of an "Odessa [[Autonomous Republic]]" be held.<ref name="odessamar1" /> As the protesters began to break windows and enter the building, Oblast chairman and Party of Regions official Mykola Leonidovych Skoryk spoke to the crowd, saying that the police could not allow an "assault" on the RSA, and that Ukrainians "must live peacefully in a single state." Protesters shouted "traitor!" and "[[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]!" at him.<ref name="odessamar1" /> Meanwhile, [[Reuters]] reports that anti-Kiev protesters have broken into the first floor of the [[Donetsk|Donetsk RSA]] building.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/03/ukraine-crisis-russia-control-crimea-live|title=Ukraine crisis: 'Russia in control of Crimea' – live updates|work=The Guardian|date=3 March 2014|accessdate=3 March 2014}}</ref> |
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'''4 March''' |
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[[File:Euromaidan Odessa 02.03.14.webm|thumb|2 March 2014 pro-Ukrainian protest in [[Odessa]]]] |
[[File:Euromaidan Odessa 02.03.14.webm|thumb|2 March 2014 pro-Ukrainian protest in [[Odessa]]]] |
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Pro-Russian separatists consolidated their control of the local Regional Administration in [[Donetsk]].<ref name="march4dt">{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10676785/Separatist-in-Donetsk-proclaims-peoples-government.html|title=Ukraine crisis: separatist in Donetsk proclaims 'people's government'|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|date=4 March 2014|accessdate=4 March 2014}}</ref> [[Pavel Gubarev]] was elected governor, and told reporters that work on the structure of the new administration is being done.<ref name="march4dt" /> "We don't want to give our money any more to Kiev. We want more freedom for our city in a new federation or confederation that allows us to embrace the friendly ties and positive feelings towards us of the people of Russia," Gubarev said.<ref name="march4dt" /> Allegations that many of the demonstrators were bused in from Russia, specifically from the [[Rostov Oblast|Rostov region]], were levelled by opponents, but according to a local journalist, "[I'm] sure they were paid to participate in those numbers but I have to say unfortunately that most of the people are from this city."<ref name="march4dt" /> "Hundreds" later protested peacefully against the pro-Russian RSA occupiers and in support of a united Ukraine.<ref name="march4dt" /> On the evening of 4 March, a large peaceful rally of over 2,000 supporting peace and a united Ukraine was held in central Donetsk.<ref name="rally">{{Citation | date = 4 March 2013 | url = http://novosti.dn.ua/details/219423/ | title = В центре Донецка прошел митинг за единую и мирную Украину – видео/фото | trans-title = In central Donetsk, rally held for united and peaceful Ukraine | newspaper = News of Donbass | language = Russian}}</ref> |
Pro-Russian separatists consolidated their control of the local Regional Administration in [[Donetsk]].<ref name="march4dt">{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10676785/Separatist-in-Donetsk-proclaims-peoples-government.html|title=Ukraine crisis: separatist in Donetsk proclaims 'people's government'|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|date=4 March 2014|accessdate=4 March 2014}}</ref> [[Pavel Gubarev]] was elected governor, and told reporters that work on the structure of the new administration is being done.<ref name="march4dt" /> "We don't want to give our money any more to Kiev. We want more freedom for our city in a new federation or confederation that allows us to embrace the friendly ties and positive feelings towards us of the people of Russia," Gubarev said.<ref name="march4dt" /> Allegations that many of the demonstrators were bused in from Russia, specifically from the [[Rostov Oblast|Rostov region]], were levelled by opponents, but according to a local journalist, "[I'm] sure they were paid to participate in those numbers but I have to say unfortunately that most of the people are from this city."<ref name="march4dt" /> "Hundreds" later protested peacefully against the pro-Russian RSA occupiers and in support of a united Ukraine.<ref name="march4dt" /> On the evening of 4 March, a large peaceful rally of over 2,000 supporting peace and a united Ukraine was held in central Donetsk.<ref name="rally">{{Citation | date = 4 March 2013 | url = http://novosti.dn.ua/details/219423/ | title = В центре Донецка прошел митинг за единую и мирную Украину – видео/фото | trans-title = In central Donetsk, rally held for united and peaceful Ukraine | newspaper = News of Donbass | language = Russian}}</ref> |
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'''5 March''' |
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In [[Donetsk]], a bomb threat forced the evacuation of the Regional Administration building, which forced out the pro-Russian activists who had been occupying the building and flying the Russian flag since 1 March.<ref name="march5donetsk">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/us-ukraine-crisis-donetsk-evacuation-idUSBREA240JC20140305|title=Activists replant Russian flag above HQ in Ukraine|publisher=Reuters|date=5 March 2013|accessdate=6 March 2013}}</ref> After the bomb-scare and subsequent evacuation, the Ukrainian flag was raised over the building for the first time since 1 March.<ref name="march5donetsk" /> However, later in the evening, hundreds of pro-Russian protesters retook the building, and once again raised the Russian flag.<ref name="march5donetsk" /> Despite the retaking of the RSA by pro-Russian activists, up to 5,000 protested for unity in Ukraine and against Russian intervention, the largest of its kind in the eastern Ukrainian city since the unrest began.<ref name="march5donetsk" /> 1,000 pro-Russia counter-protesters attempted to confront the Ukrainian unionists, but were kept apart by the police.<ref name="march5donetsk" />{{#tag:ref|Some Ukrainian unionists were beaten by pro-Russian activists.<ref name=BBPU9314>{{nl icon}}[http://brandpunt.incontxt.nl/seizoenen/seizoen_2014/afleveringen/09-03-2014/fragmenten/in_de_greep_van_poetin In de greep van Poetin], [[KRO]] Brandpunt (9 March 2014)</ref>|group = nb}} Ukrainian unionists were also protected by [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk]] "ultras"{{#tag:ref|In the violent street protests of the [[2014 Ukrainian revolution]] these "ultras" had fought alongside their [[FC Dynamo Kyiv]] arch-rivals.<ref>{{cite news|last=Salem|first=Harriet|title=Deep divisions split Donetsk as tensions simmer across Ukraine|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/04/ukraine-russia-protesters-donetsk-separate-by-force|newspaper=The Guardian|date=4 March 2014}}</ref>|group = nb}} (fanatical supporters).<ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/pro-unity-voices-east-ukraine-struggle-heard-191449196.html Pro-unity voices in east Ukraine struggle to be heard – Yahoo News]{{dead link|date=May 2014}}</ref> Meanwhile, 1,000 pro-Russian protesters marched in [[Kharkiv]], demanding a referendum on federalism for Ukraine and making Russian a state language.<ref name="march5donetsk" /> Police kept the demonstrators away from the Kharkiv Oblast RSA building, which continues to fly the Ukrainian flag.<ref name="march5donetsk" /> |
In [[Donetsk]], a bomb threat forced the evacuation of the Regional Administration building, which forced out the pro-Russian activists who had been occupying the building and flying the Russian flag since 1 March.<ref name="march5donetsk">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/us-ukraine-crisis-donetsk-evacuation-idUSBREA240JC20140305|title=Activists replant Russian flag above HQ in Ukraine|publisher=Reuters|date=5 March 2013|accessdate=6 March 2013}}</ref> After the bomb-scare and subsequent evacuation, the Ukrainian flag was raised over the building for the first time since 1 March.<ref name="march5donetsk" /> However, later in the evening, hundreds of pro-Russian protesters retook the building, and once again raised the Russian flag.<ref name="march5donetsk" /> Despite the retaking of the RSA by pro-Russian activists, up to 5,000 protested for unity in Ukraine and against Russian intervention, the largest of its kind in the eastern Ukrainian city since the unrest began.<ref name="march5donetsk" /> 1,000 pro-Russia counter-protesters attempted to confront the Ukrainian unionists, but were kept apart by the police.<ref name="march5donetsk" />{{#tag:ref|Some Ukrainian unionists were beaten by pro-Russian activists.<ref name=BBPU9314>{{nl icon}}[http://brandpunt.incontxt.nl/seizoenen/seizoen_2014/afleveringen/09-03-2014/fragmenten/in_de_greep_van_poetin In de greep van Poetin], [[KRO]] Brandpunt (9 March 2014)</ref>|group = nb}} Ukrainian unionists were also protected by [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk]] "ultras"{{#tag:ref|In the violent street protests of the [[2014 Ukrainian revolution]] these "ultras" had fought alongside their [[FC Dynamo Kyiv]] arch-rivals.<ref>{{cite news|last=Salem|first=Harriet|title=Deep divisions split Donetsk as tensions simmer across Ukraine|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/04/ukraine-russia-protesters-donetsk-separate-by-force|newspaper=The Guardian|date=4 March 2014}}</ref>|group = nb}} (fanatical supporters).<ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/pro-unity-voices-east-ukraine-struggle-heard-191449196.html Pro-unity voices in east Ukraine struggle to be heard – Yahoo News]{{dead link|date=May 2014}}</ref> Meanwhile, 1,000 pro-Russian protesters marched in [[Kharkiv]], demanding a referendum on federalism for Ukraine and making Russian a state language.<ref name="march5donetsk" /> Police kept the demonstrators away from the Kharkiv Oblast RSA building, which continues to fly the Ukrainian flag.<ref name="march5donetsk" /> |
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200 people attended a pro-Russia rally in Zaporizhia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unian.net/politics/893218-v-zaporoje-okolo-200-chelovek-sobralis-na-prorossiyskiy-miting.html |title=В Запорожье около 200 человек собрались на пророссийский митинг : Новости УНИАН |publisher=Unian.net |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> |
200 people attended a pro-Russia rally in Zaporizhia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unian.net/politics/893218-v-zaporoje-okolo-200-chelovek-sobralis-na-prorossiyskiy-miting.html |title=В Запорожье около 200 человек собрались на пророссийский митинг : Новости УНИАН |publisher=Unian.net |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> |
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'''6 March''' |
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After retaking the Donetsk RSA the previous day, pro-Russian protesters lost control of the building after a pre-dawn offensive led by police and the national [[Security Service of Ukraine|Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)]], which is under the control of the Euromaidan leaders.<ref name="march6cbs">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukrainian-city-of-donetsk-epitomizes-countrys-crisis/|title=Ukrainian city of Donetsk epitomizes country's crisis|publisher=CBS News|date=6 March 2014|accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/c427c7dc-a558-11e3-8070-00144feab7de.html#axzz2vFkRuWdS|title=Oligarch tries to stamp Kiev authority on restive east|publisher=The Financial Times|date=6 March 2014|accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref> In addition to capturing control of the RSA and hoisting the Ukrainian flag, the SBU arrested self-proclaimed new Donetsk governor and pro-Russian protest leader [[Pavel Gubarev]], charging him with "encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine" as well as "actions aimed at the forcible change or overthrow of the constitutional order, or the seizure of state power".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/security-service-of-ukraine-detains-self-proclaimed-governor-of-donetsk-region-gubarev-338622.html|title=Security Service of Ukraine detains 'self-proclaimed governor' of Donetsk region Gubarev|publisher=The Kyiv Post|date=6 March 2014|accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=McElroy |first=Damien |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10681786/Pro-Russian-leader-arrested-in-Donetsk-as-Kiev-hits-back.html |title=Pro-Russian leader arrested in Donetsk as Kiev hits back |publisher=Telegraph.co.uk |date=6 March 2014 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> About 70 supporters of Gubarev were also arrested.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tsn.ua/politika/u-donecku-razom-z-gubaryevim-zatrimali-blizko-70-prorosiyskih-aktivistiv-338348.html |title=У Донецьку затримали близько 70 проросійських активістів – Політика – ТСН.ua |publisher=Tsn.ua |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> |
After retaking the Donetsk RSA the previous day, pro-Russian protesters lost control of the building after a pre-dawn offensive led by police and the national [[Security Service of Ukraine|Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)]], which is under the control of the Euromaidan leaders.<ref name="march6cbs">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukrainian-city-of-donetsk-epitomizes-countrys-crisis/|title=Ukrainian city of Donetsk epitomizes country's crisis|publisher=CBS News|date=6 March 2014|accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/c427c7dc-a558-11e3-8070-00144feab7de.html#axzz2vFkRuWdS|title=Oligarch tries to stamp Kiev authority on restive east|publisher=The Financial Times|date=6 March 2014|accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref> In addition to capturing control of the RSA and hoisting the Ukrainian flag, the SBU arrested self-proclaimed new Donetsk governor and pro-Russian protest leader [[Pavel Gubarev]], charging him with "encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine" as well as "actions aimed at the forcible change or overthrow of the constitutional order, or the seizure of state power".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/security-service-of-ukraine-detains-self-proclaimed-governor-of-donetsk-region-gubarev-338622.html|title=Security Service of Ukraine detains 'self-proclaimed governor' of Donetsk region Gubarev|publisher=The Kyiv Post|date=6 March 2014|accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=McElroy |first=Damien |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10681786/Pro-Russian-leader-arrested-in-Donetsk-as-Kiev-hits-back.html |title=Pro-Russian leader arrested in Donetsk as Kiev hits back |publisher=Telegraph.co.uk |date=6 March 2014 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> About 70 supporters of Gubarev were also arrested.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tsn.ua/politika/u-donecku-razom-z-gubaryevim-zatrimali-blizko-70-prorosiyskih-aktivistiv-338348.html |title=У Донецьку затримали близько 70 проросійських активістів – Політика – ТСН.ua |publisher=Tsn.ua |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> |
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Protesters stormed the Municipal Administration building in [[Luhansk]], brought down the Ukrainian flag and hoisted the Russian one instead, urging authorities to hold a referendum over joining Russia. Meanwhile, Luhansk's governor Mykhailo Bolotskykh fled the city, and the protestors claimed a pro-Russian figure was elected as the city's new governor.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pro-Russia protesters take over Ukraine's Lugansk city|url=http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/03/09/353994/prorussians-take-over-lugansk-city/|publisher=Press TV|date=9 March 2014|accessdate=10 March 2014}}</ref> Later in the day Bolotskih stated that he continued to carry out his duties and that his resignation was written under pressure and it had no legal force.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://novosti.dn.ua/details/219801/ |title=Новости Донбасса :: Луганский губернатор остается на своей должности |publisher=Novosti.dn.ua |date=9 March 2014 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> |
Protesters stormed the Municipal Administration building in [[Luhansk]], brought down the Ukrainian flag and hoisted the Russian one instead, urging authorities to hold a referendum over joining Russia. Meanwhile, Luhansk's governor Mykhailo Bolotskykh fled the city, and the protestors claimed a pro-Russian figure was elected as the city's new governor.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pro-Russia protesters take over Ukraine's Lugansk city|url=http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/03/09/353994/prorussians-take-over-lugansk-city/|publisher=Press TV|date=9 March 2014|accessdate=10 March 2014}}</ref> Later in the day Bolotskih stated that he continued to carry out his duties and that his resignation was written under pressure and it had no legal force.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://novosti.dn.ua/details/219801/ |title=Новости Донбасса :: Луганский губернатор остается на своей должности |publisher=Novosti.dn.ua |date=9 March 2014 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> |
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10,000 in Kharkiv protested against Russia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://censor.net.ua/photo_news/274938/tysyachi_harkovchan_vyshli_na_miting_pod_lozungom_putina_get_fotoreportajvideo |title=Тысячи харьковчан вышли на митинг под лозунгом Путина геть!. ФОТОрепортаж+ВИДЕО – Крым, Россия, Украина, Харьков, Агрессия России против Украины (09.03.14 19:10) " Политика Ук |publisher=Censor.net.ua |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> |
10,000 in Kharkiv protested against Russia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://censor.net.ua/photo_news/274938/tysyachi_harkovchan_vyshli_na_miting_pod_lozungom_putina_get_fotoreportajvideo |title=Тысячи харьковчан вышли на митинг под лозунгом Путина геть!. ФОТОрепортаж+ВИДЕО – Крым, Россия, Украина, Харьков, Агрессия России против Украины (09.03.14 19:10) " Политика Ук |publisher=Censor.net.ua |date= |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> |
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'''10 March''' |
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[[File:Flag of Donetsk Republic.svg|thumb|right|The flag of the [[Donetsk–Krivoy Rog Soviet Republic]] has become a prominent symbol of pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk.<ref name="bbcflags">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-magazine-monitor-26465465|title=Ukraine crisis: What do the flags mean?|publisher=BBC News|date=6 March 2014|accessdate=6 March 2014}}</ref>]] |
[[File:Flag of Donetsk Republic.svg|thumb|right|The flag of the [[Donetsk–Krivoy Rog Soviet Republic]] has become a prominent symbol of pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk.<ref name="bbcflags">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-magazine-monitor-26465465|title=Ukraine crisis: What do the flags mean?|publisher=BBC News|date=6 March 2014|accessdate=6 March 2014}}</ref>]] |
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Reports from the Russian media and a Russian diplomat in Kiev allege that 300 employees of private security companies mercenaries are active in Ukraine<ref name="march10dailymail">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2576490/Are-Blackwater-active-Ukraine-Videos-spark-talk-U-S-mercenary-outfit-deployed-Donetsk.html|title=Has Blackwater been deployed to Ukraine? Notorious U.S. mercenaries 'seen on the streets of flashpoint city' as Russia claims 300 hired guns have arrived in country|publisher=The Daily Mail|date=9 March 2014|accessdate=10 March 2014}}</ref> as did a Russian Foreign Ministry statement released on 10 March saying that Russia is "outraged by the chaos which is currently ruling in eastern regions of Ukraine." These allegations were interpreted by articles in ''[[The Washington Post]]'' and the ''[[Daily Mail]]'' as potentially being a "pretext for Russian military intervention into areas of Ukraine beyond Crimea."<ref name="march10dailymail" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/ukraine-leader-to-visit-white-house-this-week-as-russia-cites-chaos/2014/03/10/6b298a20-a84c-11e3-8d62-419db477a0e6_story.html|title=Ukraine leader to visit White House this week as Russia cites 'chaos'|publisher=The Washington Post|date=10 March 2014|accessdate=10 March 2014}}</ref> |
Reports from the Russian media and a Russian diplomat in Kiev allege that 300 employees of private security companies mercenaries are active in Ukraine<ref name="march10dailymail">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2576490/Are-Blackwater-active-Ukraine-Videos-spark-talk-U-S-mercenary-outfit-deployed-Donetsk.html|title=Has Blackwater been deployed to Ukraine? Notorious U.S. mercenaries 'seen on the streets of flashpoint city' as Russia claims 300 hired guns have arrived in country|publisher=The Daily Mail|date=9 March 2014|accessdate=10 March 2014}}</ref> as did a Russian Foreign Ministry statement released on 10 March saying that Russia is "outraged by the chaos which is currently ruling in eastern regions of Ukraine." These allegations were interpreted by articles in ''[[The Washington Post]]'' and the ''[[Daily Mail]]'' as potentially being a "pretext for Russian military intervention into areas of Ukraine beyond Crimea."<ref name="march10dailymail" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/ukraine-leader-to-visit-white-house-this-week-as-russia-cites-chaos/2014/03/10/6b298a20-a84c-11e3-8d62-419db477a0e6_story.html|title=Ukraine leader to visit White House this week as Russia cites 'chaos'|publisher=The Washington Post|date=10 March 2014|accessdate=10 March 2014}}</ref> |
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Police freed the Municipal Administration building in Luhansk and briefly arrested the leader of the pro-Russian movement there and local councilman, [[Arsen Klinchayev]].<ref name="apaar" /> Pro-Russian protesters then elected a "People's Governor of [[Luhansk Oblast]]" Alexander Kharitonov who worked from a tent in a square.<ref>http://nahnews.com.ua/people-seized-lugansk-regional-state-administration-and-put-up-the-russian-flag-updated-video/<br>http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26540197</ref> The same day Chief of the Security Service of Ukraine [[Valentyn Nalyvaichenko]] stated he had evidence that employees GRU were involved in the organization of provocations in Ukraine.<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/195323.html SBU has evidence Russian intelligence involved in organizing provocations in Ukraine – Nalyvaichenko], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (11 March 2014)</ref> The Ukrainian National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting demanded providers to shut down the broadcast of Russian television channels [[Rossiya 24]], [[Channel One Russia]], [[RTR Planeta]], and [[NTV (Russia)|NTV Mir]] in Ukraine.<ref name="BRTiU11314" /> At the time 50% of the providers in Ukraine had already stopped broadcasting these channels.<ref name="BRTiU11314" /> The [[Russian Foreign Ministry]] sharply criticized what it said was a double standards policy and selective approach "in the assessment of the [[freedom of the press in Ukraine]] by international organizations, non-governmental organizations and human rights groups, which are turning a blind eye to such a blatant show of censure".<ref name="BRTiU11314">http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/half-of-ukraines-providers-stop-broadcasting-russian-television-channels-339047.html<br>http://en.ria.ru/world/20140311/188326369/Russia-Slams-Violation-of-Media-Freedoms-in-Ukraine.html</ref> |
Police freed the Municipal Administration building in Luhansk and briefly arrested the leader of the pro-Russian movement there and local councilman, [[Arsen Klinchayev]].<ref name="apaar" /> Pro-Russian protesters then elected a "People's Governor of [[Luhansk Oblast]]" Alexander Kharitonov who worked from a tent in a square.<ref>http://nahnews.com.ua/people-seized-lugansk-regional-state-administration-and-put-up-the-russian-flag-updated-video/<br>http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26540197</ref> The same day Chief of the Security Service of Ukraine [[Valentyn Nalyvaichenko]] stated he had evidence that employees GRU were involved in the organization of provocations in Ukraine.<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/195323.html SBU has evidence Russian intelligence involved in organizing provocations in Ukraine – Nalyvaichenko], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (11 March 2014)</ref> The Ukrainian National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting demanded providers to shut down the broadcast of Russian television channels [[Rossiya 24]], [[Channel One Russia]], [[RTR Planeta]], and [[NTV (Russia)|NTV Mir]] in Ukraine.<ref name="BRTiU11314" /> At the time 50% of the providers in Ukraine had already stopped broadcasting these channels.<ref name="BRTiU11314" /> The [[Russian Foreign Ministry]] sharply criticized what it said was a double standards policy and selective approach "in the assessment of the [[freedom of the press in Ukraine]] by international organizations, non-governmental organizations and human rights groups, which are turning a blind eye to such a blatant show of censure".<ref name="BRTiU11314">http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/half-of-ukraines-providers-stop-broadcasting-russian-television-channels-339047.html<br>http://en.ria.ru/world/20140311/188326369/Russia-Slams-Violation-of-Media-Freedoms-in-Ukraine.html</ref> |
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One pro-Kiev protester from [[Svoboda (party)|Svoboda]], Dmytro Cherniavsky, was stabbed to death in the city of [[Donetsk]] and a further fifteen were hospitalized after rival rallies clashed in [[Lenin Square (Donetsk)|Lenin Square]].<ref name="reutersmarch13">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/13/us-ukraine-crisis-donetsk-idUSBREA2C20Z20140313|title=One dead in Ukraine clash in eastern city|publisher=Reuters|date=13 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/195903.html|title=Instigators of fatal Donetsk clashes detained – Avakov|publisher=Интерфакс-Украина|date=14 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref> The local health ministry said that around 1,000 pro-Kiev protesters were attacked by 2,000 pro-Moscow protesters,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.news.yahoo.com/ukraine-pro-kiev-protester-stabbed-death-220139449.html#tE4qpWh|title=Ukraine: Pro-Kiev Protester Stabbed To Death|publisher=Yahoo!UK|date=13 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref>{{#tag:ref|Previously a professor at a Donetsk University was fired for being "too pro-Western".<ref name=BBPU9314/>|group = nb}} Witnesses claimed some pro-Russian activist had arrived in vehicles with Russian number plates; while governor of [[Donetsk Oblast]], [[Serhiy Taruta]] claimed the pro-Russian demonstrators were citizens of [[Russia]].<ref name="143ENQ">[http://www.euronews.com/2014/03/14/donetsk-calm-after-violent-thursday-night/ Donetsk calm after violent Thursday night], [[Euronews]] (14 March 2014)</ref> The clashes were described by Reuters as being the worst violence in Ukraine since the 18–23 February 2014<ref name="finish">{{cite web|author=Geopolitical Weekly |url=http://www.stratfor.com/weekly/ukraine-turns-revolution-recovery |title=The uprising in Kiev has apparently reached its conclusion |publisher=Stratfor |date= |accessdate=12 March 2014}}</ref> [[2014 Ukrainian revolution|overthrow]] of the [[Viktor Yanukovich|Yanukovich]] government.<ref name="reutersmarch13" /> |
One pro-Kiev protester from [[Svoboda (party)|Svoboda]], Dmytro Cherniavsky, was stabbed to death in the city of [[Donetsk]] and a further fifteen were hospitalized after rival rallies clashed in [[Lenin Square (Donetsk)|Lenin Square]].<ref name="reutersmarch13">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/13/us-ukraine-crisis-donetsk-idUSBREA2C20Z20140313|title=One dead in Ukraine clash in eastern city|publisher=Reuters|date=13 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/195903.html|title=Instigators of fatal Donetsk clashes detained – Avakov|publisher=Интерфакс-Украина|date=14 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref> The local health ministry said that around 1,000 pro-Kiev protesters were attacked by 2,000 pro-Moscow protesters,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.news.yahoo.com/ukraine-pro-kiev-protester-stabbed-death-220139449.html#tE4qpWh|title=Ukraine: Pro-Kiev Protester Stabbed To Death|publisher=Yahoo!UK|date=13 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref>{{#tag:ref|Previously a professor at a Donetsk University was fired for being "too pro-Western".<ref name=BBPU9314/>|group = nb}} Witnesses claimed some pro-Russian activist had arrived in vehicles with Russian number plates; while governor of [[Donetsk Oblast]], [[Serhiy Taruta]] claimed the pro-Russian demonstrators were citizens of [[Russia]].<ref name="143ENQ">[http://www.euronews.com/2014/03/14/donetsk-calm-after-violent-thursday-night/ Donetsk calm after violent Thursday night], [[Euronews]] (14 March 2014)</ref> The clashes were described by Reuters as being the worst violence in Ukraine since the 18–23 February 2014<ref name="finish">{{cite web|author=Geopolitical Weekly |url=http://www.stratfor.com/weekly/ukraine-turns-revolution-recovery |title=The uprising in Kiev has apparently reached its conclusion |publisher=Stratfor |date= |accessdate=12 March 2014}}</ref> [[2014 Ukrainian revolution|overthrow]] of the [[Viktor Yanukovich|Yanukovich]] government.<ref name="reutersmarch13" /> |
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The [[Russian Armed Forces]] announced a new set of sudden military exercises in the border regions of [[Rostov Oblast|Rostov]], [[Belgorod Oblast|Belgorod]], and [[Kursk Oblast|Kursk]] on 13 March, involving "artillery batteries, assault helicopters, and at least 10,000 soldiers".<ref name="march13nyt">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/14/world/europe/ukraine.html?_r=0|title=Russian Troops Mass at Border With Ukraine|publisher=The New York Times|date=13 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref> Amateur footage has shown columns of trucks and armoured vehicles amassing at the border town of [[Lopan]], just {{convert|30|mi|km|disp=flip}} outside of [[Kharkiv]].<ref name="march13nyt" /> The [[United States Department of State]] has said that the Russian military exercises have "certainly created an environment of intimidation [in Ukraine]".<ref name="march13nyt" /> |
The [[Russian Armed Forces]] announced a new set of sudden military exercises in the border regions of [[Rostov Oblast|Rostov]], [[Belgorod Oblast|Belgorod]], and [[Kursk Oblast|Kursk]] on 13 March, involving "artillery batteries, assault helicopters, and at least 10,000 soldiers".<ref name="march13nyt">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/14/world/europe/ukraine.html?_r=0|title=Russian Troops Mass at Border With Ukraine|publisher=The New York Times|date=13 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref> Amateur footage has shown columns of trucks and armoured vehicles amassing at the border town of [[Lopan]], just {{convert|30|mi|km|disp=flip}} outside of [[Kharkiv]].<ref name="march13nyt" /> The [[United States Department of State]] has said that the Russian military exercises have "certainly created an environment of intimidation [in Ukraine]".<ref name="march13nyt" /> |
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Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained the self-declared 'governor' of [[Luhansk Oblast]], Alexander Kharitonov.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/195932.html|title=SBU detains self-declared 'governor' of Luhansk region Kharytonov|publisher=[[Interfax-Ukraine]]|date=14 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref> [[Kharkiv]] Mayor [[Hennadiy Kernes]] was placed in night-time house arrest.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/195935.html|title=Court places Kernes under night-time house arrest|publisher=[[Interfax-Ukraine]]|date=14 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref> Four participants of yesterdays clashes in Donetsk were arrested.<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/196046.html Four participants of clashes in Donetsk arrested, over 300 persons identified – regional police chief], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (14 March 2014)</ref> According to [[Euronews]] the situation in Donetsk "was quiet".<ref name="143ENQ" /> |
Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained the self-declared 'governor' of [[Luhansk Oblast]], Alexander Kharitonov.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/195932.html|title=SBU detains self-declared 'governor' of Luhansk region Kharytonov|publisher=[[Interfax-Ukraine]]|date=14 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref> [[Kharkiv]] Mayor [[Hennadiy Kernes]] was placed in night-time house arrest.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/195935.html|title=Court places Kernes under night-time house arrest|publisher=[[Interfax-Ukraine]]|date=14 March 2014|accessdate=14 March 2014}}</ref> Four participants of yesterdays clashes in Donetsk were arrested.<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/196046.html Four participants of clashes in Donetsk arrested, over 300 persons identified – regional police chief], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (14 March 2014)</ref> According to [[Euronews]] the situation in Donetsk "was quiet".<ref name="143ENQ" /> |
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Clashes in Kharkiv between pro-Russian nationalists and an unknown group had resulted in deaths of two people.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kushch|first=Lina|title=Ukraine accuses Russia of fomenting violence in east|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/15/us-ukraine-crisis-donetsk-idUSBREA2D1QR20140315|accessdate=15 March 2014|newspaper=[[Reuters]]|date=14 March 2014}}</ref> |
Clashes in Kharkiv between pro-Russian nationalists and an unknown group had resulted in deaths of two people.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kushch|first=Lina|title=Ukraine accuses Russia of fomenting violence in east|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/15/us-ukraine-crisis-donetsk-idUSBREA2D1QR20140315|accessdate=15 March 2014|newspaper=[[Reuters]]|date=14 March 2014}}</ref> |
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'''15 March''' |
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Protesters demanded the release of protest leader [[Pavel Gubarev]], arrested by the SBU on 6 March and subsequently taken to detention in Kiev, as well as a referendum on the status of the Donbass region.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}} |
Protesters demanded the release of protest leader [[Pavel Gubarev]], arrested by the SBU on 6 March and subsequently taken to detention in Kiev, as well as a referendum on the status of the Donbass region.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}} |
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In Kharkiv, one pro-Russia demonstrator and a passerby were killed by [[buckshot]]<ref name="themoscowtimes.com">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/pro-russian-demonstrators-burn-books-storm-buildings/496246.html |title=Pro-Russian Demonstrators Burn Books, Storm Buildings | News |publisher=The Moscow Times |date=17 March 2014 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> when Ukrainian nationalists opened fire on a group of men. Police said events leading to the deaths began when a group of nationalists opened fire from inside a car at a pro-Russian protest being held on Kharkiv's central Svoboda (Freedom) Square. A group of several dozen pro-Russian protesters chased the car, tracking it to the headquarters of the [[Patriot of Ukraine (organization)|Patriot of Ukraine]] (Patriot Ukrainy) nationalist group. The pro-Russians tried to storm the building and the nationalists opened fire, killing one of them along with a passer-by, police said. The Patrioty Ukrainy group then took several hostages from other offices inside the building as the police arrived. Six people were injured in the ensuing gunfight, including a police officer who suffered serious wounds. The nationalists eventually agreed to give up their arms and surrender. Police made 30 arrests.<ref name="ukrainianpatriots">http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0315/602466-ukraine/ Two killed in clashes in eastern Ukraine</ref> Both rival groups blamed each other for starting the clashes.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26590745 Deadly clashes in east Ukraine ahead of Crimea vote], [[BBC News]] (15 March 2014)</ref> |
In Kharkiv, one pro-Russia demonstrator and a passerby were killed by [[buckshot]]<ref name="themoscowtimes.com">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/pro-russian-demonstrators-burn-books-storm-buildings/496246.html |title=Pro-Russian Demonstrators Burn Books, Storm Buildings | News |publisher=The Moscow Times |date=17 March 2014 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> when Ukrainian nationalists opened fire on a group of men. Police said events leading to the deaths began when a group of nationalists opened fire from inside a car at a pro-Russian protest being held on Kharkiv's central Svoboda (Freedom) Square. A group of several dozen pro-Russian protesters chased the car, tracking it to the headquarters of the [[Patriot of Ukraine (organization)|Patriot of Ukraine]] (Patriot Ukrainy) nationalist group. The pro-Russians tried to storm the building and the nationalists opened fire, killing one of them along with a passer-by, police said. The Patrioty Ukrainy group then took several hostages from other offices inside the building as the police arrived. Six people were injured in the ensuing gunfight, including a police officer who suffered serious wounds. The nationalists eventually agreed to give up their arms and surrender. Police made 30 arrests.<ref name="ukrainianpatriots">http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0315/602466-ukraine/ Two killed in clashes in eastern Ukraine</ref> Both rival groups blamed each other for starting the clashes.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26590745 Deadly clashes in east Ukraine ahead of Crimea vote], [[BBC News]] (15 March 2014)</ref> |
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'''16 March''' |
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On the same day that [[Crimean referendum, 2014|the Crimea voted in a referendum to re-join Russia]], pro-Russian demonstrations occurred in Donetsk, Kharkiv, [[Luhansk]], [[Dnipropetrovsk]], [[Odessa]], and [[Mykolaiv]].<ref name="march16rt">{{cite news|url=http://rt.com/news/ukraine-kharkov-rights-donetsk-202/|title=Ukraine's east on fire: Kharkov demands referendum, Donetsk prosecutor’s HQ stormed|publisher=RT|date=16 March 2014|accessdate=2014-03-017}}</ref> In Donetsk, protesters stormed the local [[Security Service of Ukraine|SBU]] headquarters for the second day in a row, in addition to the local prosecutor's office and the headquarters of the [[Industrial Union of Donbass]], owned by magnate and local Kiev-appointed governor [[Serhiy Taruta]].<ref name="march16nbc">{{cite news|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ukraine-crisis/pro-russia-protesters-storm-donetsk-offices-n54046|title=Pro-Russia Protesters Storm Donetsk Offices|publisher=NBC News|date=16 March 2014|accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref> In Kharkiv, protesters marched through the city centre carrying a {{convert|100|m|yd|adj=on}} long [[Flag of Russia|Russian tricolor]] and demonstrated in front of the Consulate General of [[Poland]], protesting against Western interference into Ukrainian affairs.<ref name="march16rt" /> Pro-Russian protesters in Kharkiv later broke into a [[Prosvita]] office stole [[Ukrainian-language]] books and then set them alight in small bonfires in the street.<ref name="themoscowtimes.com" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Kushch |first=Lina |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/16/us-ukraine-east-idUSBREA2F0P220140316 |title=Pro-Russian demonstrators burn books, storm buildings in eastern Ukraine |publisher=Reuters |date=16 March 2014 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref> |
On the same day that [[Crimean referendum, 2014|the Crimea voted in a referendum to re-join Russia]], pro-Russian demonstrations occurred in Donetsk, Kharkiv, [[Luhansk]], [[Dnipropetrovsk]], [[Odessa]], and [[Mykolaiv]].<ref name="march16rt">{{cite news|url=http://rt.com/news/ukraine-kharkov-rights-donetsk-202/|title=Ukraine's east on fire: Kharkov demands referendum, Donetsk prosecutor’s HQ stormed|publisher=RT|date=16 March 2014|accessdate=2014-03-017}}</ref> In Donetsk, protesters stormed the local [[Security Service of Ukraine|SBU]] headquarters for the second day in a row, in addition to the local prosecutor's office and the headquarters of the [[Industrial Union of Donbass]], owned by magnate and local Kiev-appointed governor [[Serhiy Taruta]].<ref name="march16nbc">{{cite news|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ukraine-crisis/pro-russia-protesters-storm-donetsk-offices-n54046|title=Pro-Russia Protesters Storm Donetsk Offices|publisher=NBC News|date=16 March 2014|accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref> In Kharkiv, protesters marched through the city centre carrying a {{convert|100|m|yd|adj=on}} long [[Flag of Russia|Russian tricolor]] and demonstrated in front of the Consulate General of [[Poland]], protesting against Western interference into Ukrainian affairs.<ref name="march16rt" /> Pro-Russian protesters in Kharkiv later broke into a [[Prosvita]] office stole [[Ukrainian-language]] books and then set them alight in small bonfires in the street.<ref name="themoscowtimes.com" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Kushch |first=Lina |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/16/us-ukraine-east-idUSBREA2F0P220140316 |title=Pro-Russian demonstrators burn books, storm buildings in eastern Ukraine |publisher=Reuters |date=16 March 2014 |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/ukraine-vows-to-block-pro-russian-moves-in-restive-east-1.1727528 Ukraine vows to block pro-Russian moves in restive east – European News | Latest News from Across Europe | The Irish Times – Mon, Mar 17, 2014<!— Bot generated title —>]</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/03/16/7019051/|title=В Харькове сепаратисты попросили Россию ввести миротворческие войска|publisher=Ukrainian Pravda|date=16 March 2014|accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref> Meanwhile, impromptu referendums were set up in the city squares of Luhansk and Mykolaiv, asking for [[federalization]] to be introduced to Ukraine.<ref name="march16rt" /><ref name="march16nbc" /> In Mykolaiv, one question asked, "Do you support the creation of a federal district ''[[Novorossia]]'' within Ukraine, including the Nikolayev (Mykolaiv), Odessa and [[Kherson]] regions?"<ref name="march16rt" /> |
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''The Economist'' documented the rallies in Kharkiv and elsewhere, stating that they appeared staged, "it was not part of a mass movement, more a bit of street theatre, carefully choreographed for the cameras. By seven o'clock it was all over."<ref> |
''The Economist'' documented the rallies in Kharkiv and elsewhere, stating that they appeared staged, "it was not part of a mass movement, more a bit of street theatre, carefully choreographed for the cameras. By seven o'clock it was all over."<ref>[http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21599413-russia-wants-divided-ukraine-and-despite-promise-revolution-it-may-well-get The Ukraine crisis: Responding to Mr Putin | The Economist<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Ukrainian military units heading towards the Russian border were stopped from passing by residents of Donetsk and Luhansk.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/16/ukraine-crisis-crimea-referendum Crimea goes to the polls with landslide expected for union with Russia], [[The Guardian]] (16 March 2014)</ref> Due to weather, only a few hundred attended protests in Donetsk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unian.net/politics/897016-v-donetske-na-prorossiyskiy-miting-prishlo-neskolko-soten-chelovek.html |title=В Донецке на пророссийский митинг пришло несколько сотен человек : Новости УНИАН |publisher=Unian.net |date=16 March 2014 |accessdate=14 May 2014}}</ref> |
Ukrainian military units heading towards the Russian border were stopped from passing by residents of Donetsk and Luhansk.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/16/ukraine-crisis-crimea-referendum Crimea goes to the polls with landslide expected for union with Russia], [[The Guardian]] (16 March 2014)</ref> Due to weather, only a few hundred attended protests in Donetsk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unian.net/politics/897016-v-donetske-na-prorossiyskiy-miting-prishlo-neskolko-soten-chelovek.html |title=В Донецке на пророссийский митинг пришло несколько сотен человек : Новости УНИАН |publisher=Unian.net |date=16 March 2014 |accessdate=14 May 2014}}</ref> |
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'''17 March''' |
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[[File:Flag of the St George Ribbon.png|thumb|A flag depicting the [[Ribbon of Saint George]] has been adopted by protesters who feel "sympathetic towards the Soviet Union or imperial Russia, and those who denounce Ukraine nationalists as 'fascists'".<ref name="bbcflags" />]] |
[[File:Flag of the St George Ribbon.png|thumb|A flag depicting the [[Ribbon of Saint George]] has been adopted by protesters who feel "sympathetic towards the Soviet Union or imperial Russia, and those who denounce Ukraine nationalists as 'fascists'".<ref name="bbcflags" />]] |
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Ukrainian soldiers had meanwhile increased their presence in [[border town]]s (bordering [[Russia]]).<ref name="Novoazovsk">[http://www.euronews.com/2014/03/17/ukraine-steps-up-security-at-novoazovsk-border-check-point/ Ukraine steps up security at Novoazovsk border check point], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (17 March 2014)</ref> |
Ukrainian soldiers had meanwhile increased their presence in [[border town]]s (bordering [[Russia]]).<ref name="Novoazovsk">[http://www.euronews.com/2014/03/17/ukraine-steps-up-security-at-novoazovsk-border-check-point/ Ukraine steps up security at Novoazovsk border check point], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (17 March 2014)</ref> |
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'''18 March''' |
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Ukrainian Prime Minister [[Arseniy Yatsenyuk]] (in an "address to the residents of the [[Southern Ukraine|southern]] and [[Eastern Ukraine|eastern regions]] of Ukraine") stated his that his [[Yatsenyuk Government]] had introduced "a special position of deputy prime minister in the government" tasked with "[[decentralization]] of the administration" "which will give the [[Oblasts of Ukraine|regions]], [[List of cities in Ukraine|cities]], and [[Raions of Ukraine|districts]] broad powers and funding needed for the development of the regions".<ref name="YatsDca" /> According to Yatsenyuk "All changes associated with the decentralization of the [[Administrative divisions of Ukraine|administration]] will be reflected in the new [[Constitution of Ukraine|Constitution]]. We should write the Constitution together".<ref name="YatsDca">[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/196504.html Ukraine will conduct decentralization – Yatseniuk], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (18 March 2014)</ref> Yatsenyuk also stated that law enforcers would soon start "seizing all unregistered firearms" in Ukraine.<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/196526.html Ukrainian PM opposed to ban of Party of Regions, calls for tolerance], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (18 March 2014)</ref> Yatsenyuk further claimed "Law enforcement agencies have collected compelling evidence of the involvement of [[Russian secret services]] in unrest in the east of our country".<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/196506.html Law enforcers collect evidence of Russian services' involvement in unrest in eastern Ukraine – Yatseniuk], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (18 March 2014)</ref> |
Ukrainian Prime Minister [[Arseniy Yatsenyuk]] (in an "address to the residents of the [[Southern Ukraine|southern]] and [[Eastern Ukraine|eastern regions]] of Ukraine") stated his that his [[Yatsenyuk Government]] had introduced "a special position of deputy prime minister in the government" tasked with "[[decentralization]] of the administration" "which will give the [[Oblasts of Ukraine|regions]], [[List of cities in Ukraine|cities]], and [[Raions of Ukraine|districts]] broad powers and funding needed for the development of the regions".<ref name="YatsDca" /> According to Yatsenyuk "All changes associated with the decentralization of the [[Administrative divisions of Ukraine|administration]] will be reflected in the new [[Constitution of Ukraine|Constitution]]. We should write the Constitution together".<ref name="YatsDca">[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/196504.html Ukraine will conduct decentralization – Yatseniuk], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (18 March 2014)</ref> Yatsenyuk also stated that law enforcers would soon start "seizing all unregistered firearms" in Ukraine.<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/196526.html Ukrainian PM opposed to ban of Party of Regions, calls for tolerance], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (18 March 2014)</ref> Yatsenyuk further claimed "Law enforcement agencies have collected compelling evidence of the involvement of [[Russian secret services]] in unrest in the east of our country".<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/196506.html Law enforcers collect evidence of Russian services' involvement in unrest in eastern Ukraine – Yatseniuk], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (18 March 2014)</ref> |
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In a televised address in front of [[Federal Assembly (Russia)|both houses of parliament]] Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]] stated "Don't trust those who frighten you with Russia... we do not need a divided Ukraine. We do not want a partition of Ukraine, we do not need this".<ref name="BBCPS18314">[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26630062 Ukraine crisis: Putin signs Russia-Crimea treaty], [[BBC News]] (18 March 2014)</ref><ref name="G18314Ps">[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/18/ukraine-crisis-putin-plan-crimea-annex-speech-russia-live#block-53283561e4b0916182da3c05 Summary – Vladimir Putin speech], [[The Guardian]] (18 March 2014)</ref> He also stated that "[[Russia–Ukraine relations|Russia and Ukraine]] were not just neighbours but one [[nation]]" and that Russia would always "protect" the speakers of the [[Russian language in Ukraine]].<ref name="BBCPS18314" /> He saw the Yatsenyuk Government as "an illegitimate puppet government under the control of radicals".<ref name="BBCPS18314" /> Putin also accused [[nationalists]], [[neo-Nazis]], [[Russophobe]]s and [[anti-Semites]] of being behind the [[Viktor Yanukovych#Vote to remove|"coup"]] in Ukraine; according to Putin this coup was executed using "[[Terror]], [[murder]] and [[pogroms]]".<ref name="G18314Ps" /><ref name="ENPs18314">[http://www.euronews.com/2014/03/18/putin-signs-treaty-on-making-crimea-part-of-russia/ Vladimir Putin signs treaty to incorporate Crimea into Russian federation], [[Euronews]] (18 March 2014)</ref> He also called the [[Verkhovna Rada]]'s vote of 23 February 2014 to repeal a [[Legislation on languages in Ukraine|language law]] aimed at giving Russian and other minority languages in Ukraine the status of [[regional language]]<ref name="Lsaid24812">[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/politics/lytvyn-program-for-development-of-ukrainian-language-should-be-adopted-before-elections-312012.html Lytvyn:Program for development of Ukrainian language should be adopted before elections], [[Kyiv Post]] (24 August 2012)</ref><ref name="Guardian4Jul2012">[http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jul/04/ukrainians-protest-russian-language-law Ukrainians protest against Russian language law], [[The Guardian]] (4 July 2012)</ref> a "scandalous law on the revision of the language policy, which directly violated the rights of the [[Demographics of Ukraine#After WWII|national minorities]]".<ref name="ENPs18314" />{{Ref|NoteA|A}}{{#tag:ref|Ukrainian interim President [[Oleksandr Turchynov]] reaction to this (Putin) speech was "Today the Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]], who likes to talk about [[fascism]] copies the fascists of the last century by annexing the territory of an independent state".<ref>[http://www.euronews.com/2014/03/18/acting-ukraine-president-compares-vladimir-putin-to-fascists-of-last-century/ Acting Ukraine President compares Vladimir Putin to ‘fascists of last century’], [[Euronews]] (18 March 2014)</ref>|group = nb}} |
In a televised address in front of [[Federal Assembly (Russia)|both houses of parliament]] Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]] stated "Don't trust those who frighten you with Russia... we do not need a divided Ukraine. We do not want a partition of Ukraine, we do not need this".<ref name="BBCPS18314">[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26630062 Ukraine crisis: Putin signs Russia-Crimea treaty], [[BBC News]] (18 March 2014)</ref><ref name="G18314Ps">[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/18/ukraine-crisis-putin-plan-crimea-annex-speech-russia-live#block-53283561e4b0916182da3c05 Summary – Vladimir Putin speech], [[The Guardian]] (18 March 2014)</ref> He also stated that "[[Russia–Ukraine relations|Russia and Ukraine]] were not just neighbours but one [[nation]]" and that Russia would always "protect" the speakers of the [[Russian language in Ukraine]].<ref name="BBCPS18314" /> He saw the Yatsenyuk Government as "an illegitimate puppet government under the control of radicals".<ref name="BBCPS18314" /> Putin also accused [[nationalists]], [[neo-Nazis]], [[Russophobe]]s and [[anti-Semites]] of being behind the [[Viktor Yanukovych#Vote to remove|"coup"]] in Ukraine; according to Putin this coup was executed using "[[Terror]], [[murder]] and [[pogroms]]".<ref name="G18314Ps" /><ref name="ENPs18314">[http://www.euronews.com/2014/03/18/putin-signs-treaty-on-making-crimea-part-of-russia/ Vladimir Putin signs treaty to incorporate Crimea into Russian federation], [[Euronews]] (18 March 2014)</ref> He also called the [[Verkhovna Rada]]'s vote of 23 February 2014 to repeal a [[Legislation on languages in Ukraine|language law]] aimed at giving Russian and other minority languages in Ukraine the status of [[regional language]]<ref name="Lsaid24812">[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/politics/lytvyn-program-for-development-of-ukrainian-language-should-be-adopted-before-elections-312012.html Lytvyn:Program for development of Ukrainian language should be adopted before elections], [[Kyiv Post]] (24 August 2012)</ref><ref name="Guardian4Jul2012">[http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jul/04/ukrainians-protest-russian-language-law Ukrainians protest against Russian language law], [[The Guardian]] (4 July 2012)</ref> a "a scandalous law on the revision of the language policy, which directly violated the rights of the [[Demographics of Ukraine#After WWII|national minorities]]".<ref name="ENPs18314" />{{Ref|NoteA|A}}{{#tag:ref|Ukrainian interim President [[Oleksandr Turchynov]] reaction to this (Putin) speech was "Today the Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]], who likes to talk about [[fascism]] copies the fascists of the last century by annexing the territory of an independent state".<ref>[http://www.euronews.com/2014/03/18/acting-ukraine-president-compares-vladimir-putin-to-fascists-of-last-century/ Acting Ukraine President compares Vladimir Putin to ‘fascists of last century’], [[Euronews]] (18 March 2014)</ref>|group = nb}} |
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Members of a large rally under Russian flags stormed Mariupol City Council. They demanded that the Mayor held a special session of the City Council to address the question of holding a referendum.<ref> |
Members of a large rally under Russian flags stormed Mariupol City Council. They demanded that the Mayor held a special session of the City Council to address the question of holding a referendum.<ref>[http://nahnews.com.ua/mariupol-protesters-stormed-the-city-council/ Mariupol protesters stormed the City Council | Новости Украины<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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'''19 March''' |
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[[Andriy Parubiy]], the new Secretary of the [[National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine]], ordered the [[Ukrainian Foreign Ministry]] to introduce a visa regime for Russian citizens, who have since Ukraine's independence enjoyed [[Visa policy of Ukraine|visa-free travel to Ukraine]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.itar-tass.com/world/724446/|title=Ukraine's National Security Council decides to introduce entry visas for Russian citizens|publisher=ITAR-TASS|date=19 March 2014|accessdate=20 March 2014}}</ref> |
[[Andriy Parubiy]], the new Secretary of the [[National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine]], ordered the [[Ukrainian Foreign Ministry]] to introduce a visa regime for Russian citizens, who have since Ukraine's independence enjoyed [[Visa policy of Ukraine|visa-free travel to Ukraine]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.itar-tass.com/world/724446/|title=Ukraine's National Security Council decides to introduce entry visas for Russian citizens|publisher=ITAR-TASS|date=19 March 2014|accessdate=20 March 2014}}</ref> |
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'''20 March''' |
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A number of public organizations picketed the building of the Regional Council with the requirement to hold a referendum in Kharkiv. Several hundred people participated in the picket, they held banners "For the referendum," "Kharkiv is for the Customs Union ([[Customs Union of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia]])," "Customs Union will revive the industry of Kharkiv."<ref> |
A number of public organizations picketed the building of the Regional Council with the requirement to hold a referendum in Kharkiv. Several hundred people participated in the picket, they held banners "For the referendum," "Kharkiv is for the Customs Union ([[Customs Union of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia]])," "Customs Union will revive the industry of Kharkiv."<ref>[http://nahnews.com.ua/supporters-of-the-referendum-picketed-kharkov-regional-council/ Supporters of the referendum picketed Kharkov Regional Council | Новости Украины<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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'''22 March''' |
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In Kherson nearly 300 Communist Party supporters held a protest in favour of federalization of Ukraine, but were met with 3,000 pro-Ukrainian protesters.<ref>[http://khersonline.net/novosti/obschestvo/21630-hersonskie-kommunisty-zateryalis-mezhdu-evromaydanami.html Херсонские коммунисты затерялись между Евромайданами (фоторепортаж) » ХЕРСОН Онлайн общественно политическое интернет издание<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref> |
In Kherson nearly 300 Communist Party supporters held a protest in favour of federalization of Ukraine, but were met with 3,000 pro-Ukrainian protesters.<ref>[http://khersonline.net/novosti/obschestvo/21630-hersonskie-kommunisty-zateryalis-mezhdu-evromaydanami.html Херсонские коммунисты затерялись между Евромайданами (фоторепортаж) » ХЕРСОН Онлайн общественно политическое интернет издание<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/03/22/7019952/ У Херсоні сепаратистів зібралося вдесятеро менше, ніж противників референдуму | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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In Donetsk 2,000 protesters held a pro-Russia rally and demanded a referendum to give the Donbas region greater autonomy; demonstrators carried Russian flags and chanted "Russia" and "Yanukovych is our elected president." They then picketed the regional council.<ref> |
In Donetsk 2,000 protesters held a pro-Russia rally and demanded a referendum to give the Donbas region greater autonomy; demonstrators carried Russian flags and chanted "Russia" and "Yanukovych is our elected president." They then picketed the regional council.<ref>[http://novosti.dn.ua/details/220845/ Новости Донбасса :: В Донецке митинговали 2 тыс. пророссийских активистов – фото/видео<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-03-22/ukraine-protesters-urge-yanukovych-s-return-at-rally-in-donetsk Ukraine Protesters Urge Yanukovych’s Return at Rally in Donetsk – Businessweek<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Nearly 1,000 rallied in Luhansk. They demanded Kharytonov and Klinchaev's release and also supported Yanukovych.<ref> |
Nearly 1,000 rallied in Luhansk. They demanded Kharytonov and Klinchaev's release and also supported Yanukovych.<ref>[http://www.0642.ua/news/500277 Как в Луганске проходил пророссийский митинг (ФОТО) | 0642.ua – Новости Луганска<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://novosti.dn.ua/details/220854/ Новости Донбасса :: В Луганске около тысячи сепаратистов митинговали у здания УСБУ<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3323235-v-luhanske-proshel-prorossyiskyi-mytynh В Луганске прошел пророссийский митинг – Korrespondent.net<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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A Kharkiv demonstration of a few hundred people on 22 March also demanded broad autonomy for southeastern regions<ref> |
A Kharkiv demonstration of a few hundred people on 22 March also demanded broad autonomy for southeastern regions<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/kharkiv-demonstration-demands-broad-autonomy-for-southeastern-regions-340434.html Kharkiv demonstration demands broad autonomy for southeastern regions<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and demanded to disarm the "Right Sector" members<ref>[http://nahnews.com.ua/kharkov-protesters-demand-to-disarm-right-sector-photo/ Kharkov protesters demand to disarm “Right Sector” (PHOTO) | Новости Украины<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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'''23 March''' |
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In Odessa 3,000–4,000 gathered in an "anti-fascist" protest, demanding Davidchenko's release (who was jailed for 2 months), to stop political repressions, and claimed that Yanukovych is the legitimate president.<ref> |
In Odessa 3,000–4,000 gathered in an "anti-fascist" protest, demanding Davidchenko's release (who was jailed for 2 months), to stop political repressions, and claimed that Yanukovych is the legitimate president.<ref>[http://ca-news.org/news:1103934/ CA-NEWS: Очередной пророссийский митинг прошел в Одессе и Донецке<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The rally was supported by Russian neo-Nazis, one of whom, Anton Rayevsky, is a member of the [[Black Hundreds]] group.<ref name="rayev">[http://www.unian.net/politics/900288-sredi-uchastnikov-prorossiyskogo-mitinga-v-odesse-byil-zamechen-neonatsist-iz-rf-foto.html Среди участников пророссийского митинга в Одессе был замечен неонацист из РФ (фото) : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://glavnoe.ua/news/n170861 Как русские фашисты под одесситов маскируются (+фото) – Новости Украины. Главное™<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The [[Security Service of Ukraine]] later found pamphlets in which the "Black Hundreds" called for "the destruction" of [[Ukrainian Jews|Jews]] in Odessa.<ref name="TSN30314" /> |
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In Donetsk, 1,500 pro-Russian supporters attended a short-lived rally.<ref> |
In Donetsk, 1,500 pro-Russian supporters attended a short-lived rally.<ref>[http://www.interfax.ru/world/366555 В Донецке митингующие водружают российский флаг на здание... – Интерфакс<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name="28decline" /> |
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In Kharkiv nearly 3,000 demanded a referendum on 27 April on a federal status of Ukraine, to abolish Presidential elections on 25 May, prohibit all fascist organizations in the country, to recognize the EU Association Agreement as illegal. 500 attended a rival pro-Ukrainian rally supporting European integration.<ref name="k3k"> |
In Kharkiv nearly 3,000 demanded a referendum on 27 April on a federal status of Ukraine, to abolish Presidential elections on 25 May, prohibit all fascist organizations in the country, to recognize the EU Association Agreement as illegal. 500 attended a rival pro-Ukrainian rally supporting European integration.<ref name="k3k">[http://nahnews.com.ua/kharkov-protesters-demand-referendum-on-april-27-photo/ Kharkov protesters demand referendum on April 27 (PHOTO) | Новости Украины<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://ca-news.org/news:1103932/ CA-NEWS: В Харькове прошли два шествия: пророссийский и за евроинтеграцию<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Over 100 rallied in Zaporizhia in favour of Russia and Yanukovych.<ref> |
Over 100 rallied in Zaporizhia in favour of Russia and Yanukovych.<ref>[http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3323459-uchastnyky-prorossyiskoho-mytynha-v-zaporozhe-prosiat-zaschyty-u-yanukovycha-smy Участники пророссийского митинга в Запорожье просят защиты у Януковича – СМИ – Korrespondent.net<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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'''25 March''' |
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The Kyiv District Administrative Court issued a ruling to suspend the broadcasting (in Ukraine) of the Russian TV channels [[Rossiya 24]], [[Channel One Russia]], [[RTR Planeta]], and [[NTV (Russia)|NTV Mir]] for the time of the consideration of a lawsuit by the [[National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio]] ({{ill|uk|Національна рада України з питань телебачення і радіомовлення}}).<ref> |
The Kyiv District Administrative Court issued a ruling to suspend the broadcasting (in Ukraine) of the Russian TV channels [[Rossiya 24]], [[Channel One Russia]], [[RTR Planeta]], and [[NTV (Russia)|NTV Mir]] for the time of the consideration of a lawsuit by the [[National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio]] ({{ill|uk|Національна рада України з питань телебачення і радіомовлення}}).<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/197786.html Court suspends broadcasting of several Russian TV channels in Ukraine, says NSDC<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://news2night.com/en/news/v-ukraine-priostanavlivajut-transljatsiju-rossijskih-kanalov#.UzIGgYXstHU News2Night | Latest News | In Ukraine suspend the broadcasting of Russian channels<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[https://news.pn/en/public/100258 The court temporarily stopped translation of four Russian TV channels in the territory of Ukraine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://un.ua/eng/article/500468.html Ukrainian News – Court Orders Suspension Of Broadcast Of 4 Russian TV Channels In Ukraine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> By then in Kiev and in 22 of the 24 [[Oblasts of Ukraine]] (provinces) the broadcasting of these channels had stopped; in [[Donetsk Oblast]] half of the providers still broadcast the channels, in [[Odessa Oblast]] 81% of the providers still broadcast the channels and in [[Kherson Oblast]] this number was 91%. In [[Crimea]] and [[Sevastopol]] the figure was 0%.<ref name="RCiUS27314">{{ru icon}} [http://www.segodnya.ua/politics/pnews/696-ukrainskih-provayderov-prekratili-translyaciyu-rossiyskih-telekanalov-505850.html 696 Ukrainian providers stopped broadcasting of Russian TV channels], [[Segodnya]] (27 March 2014)</ref>{{#tag:ref|The status of [[Crimea]] and [[Sevastopol]] is currently [[2014 Crimean crisis|under dispute by Ukraine and Russia]]; Ukraine and the majority of the international community consider Crimea an [[autonomous republic]] of Ukraine and Sevastopol [[cities with special status|one of Ukraine's cities with special status]], while [[Russia]], on the other hand, considers Crimea a [[federal subjects of Russia]] and Sevastopol [[federal cities of Russia|one of its federal cities]].<ref name="Reuters">{{cite web|last=Gutterman |first=Steve |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/18/us-ukraine-crisis-idUSBREA1Q1E820140318 |title=Putin signs Crimea treaty, will not seize other Ukraine regions |publisher=Reuters.com |date= |accessdate=26 March 2014}}</ref> Both are completely under Russian control.<ref name="Yanuousted">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26312008 Ukraine: Speaker Oleksandr Turchynov named interim president], [[BBC News]] (23 February 2014)<br>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-26248275 Ukraine protests timeline], [[BBC News]] (23 February 2014)</ref>|group = nb}} |
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In Kharkiv, more than 2,000 Ukrainian held a counter-Russian protest. People shouted "For a united Ukraine, including Crimea!" and "No to separatism." "We're tired of having Kharkiv called a pro-Russian city, of hearing reports that people are walking around with Russian flags," said journalist Volodymyr Chystylin, one of the organizers.<ref>[http://www.ukrinform.ua/ukr/news/masoviy_miting_za_sobornu_ukraiinu_prohodit_u_harkovi_1921871 Масовий мітинг за соборну Україну проходить у Харкові | УКРІНФОРМ<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
In Kharkiv, more than 2,000 Ukrainian held a counter-Russian protest. People shouted "For a united Ukraine, including Crimea!" and "No to separatism." "We're tired of having Kharkiv called a pro-Russian city, of hearing reports that people are walking around with Russian flags," said journalist Volodymyr Chystylin, one of the organizers.<ref>[http://www.ukrinform.ua/ukr/news/masoviy_miting_za_sobornu_ukraiinu_prohodit_u_harkovi_1921871 Масовий мітинг за соборну Україну проходить у Харкові | УКРІНФОРМ<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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'''28 March''' |
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Interior Minister Arsen Avakov announced that pro-Russian protests had declined significantly.<ref name="28decline">[http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/avakov-obyavil-o-spade-separatizma-na-vostoke-ukrainy-142149_.html Аваков объявил о спаде сепаратизма на востоке Украины – Украина – zn.ua<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
Interior Minister Arsen Avakov announced that pro-Russian protests had declined significantly.<ref name="28decline">[http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/avakov-obyavil-o-spade-separatizma-na-vostoke-ukrainy-142149_.html Аваков объявил о спаде сепаратизма на востоке Украины – Украина – zn.ua<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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In Kharkiv [[Antimaidan]] activist Igor Kromskoho (nicknamed "Topaz") was placed under house arrest for his alleged involvement in the [[2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine#1 March|1 March raid on the Kharkiv Regional State Administration building]].<ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/03/29/7020727/ "Topaz" was put under house arrest], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (29 March 2014)</ref> |
In Kharkiv [[Antimaidan]] activist Igor Kromskoho (nicknamed "Topaz") was placed under house arrest for his alleged involvement in the [[2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine#1 March|1 March raid on the Kharkiv Regional State Administration building]].<ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/03/29/7020727/ "Topaz" was put under house arrest], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (29 March 2014)</ref> |
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'''29 March''' |
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According to local media, in Kharkiv about 150 people rallied for federalization "for the return of property to the people of basic industries, banking, transportation and infrastructure and against imperialism and for [[Friendship among Peoples]].", according to one of the organizer "due to bad weather the meeting was short".<ref>{{ru icon}} [http://www.sq.com.ua/rus/news/vlast/29.03.2014/na_ploschadi_svobody_opyat_proshel_miting_za_federalizaciyu At Liberty Square – another rally for federalization (updated)], sq.com.ua (29 March 2014)</ref> |
According to local media, in Kharkiv about 150 people rallied for federalization "for the return of property to the people of basic industries, banking, transportation and infrastructure and against imperialism and for [[Friendship among Peoples]].", according to one of the organizer "due to bad weather the meeting was short".<ref>{{ru icon}} [http://www.sq.com.ua/rus/news/vlast/29.03.2014/na_ploschadi_svobody_opyat_proshel_miting_za_federalizaciyu At Liberty Square – another rally for federalization (updated)], sq.com.ua (29 March 2014)</ref> |
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Russian neo-Nazi Anton Rayevsky (a member of the ''[[Black Hundreds]]'' organization) who had attended the pro-Russian "anti-fascist" protest in Odessa of 23 March, was deported from Ukraine and banned from entering the country. He was accused of attempted sabotage and attempting provoking armed conflict. The SBU also found material calling for ethnic hatred and killing Ukrainians and Jews in the Odessa region.<ref name="TSN30314">[http://tsn.ua/ukrayina/z-ukrayini-vidvoreno-rosiyskogo-neonacista-chornosotencya-yakiy-gotuvav-diversiyu-v-odesi-342636.html З України видворено російського неонациста-"чорносотенця", який готував диверсію в Одесі – Новини України на 1+1 – ТСН.ua<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
Russian neo-Nazi Anton Rayevsky (a member of the ''[[Black Hundreds]]'' organization) who had attended the pro-Russian "anti-fascist" protest in Odessa of 23 March, was deported from Ukraine and banned from entering the country. He was accused of attempted sabotage and attempting provoking armed conflict. The SBU also found material calling for ethnic hatred and killing Ukrainians and Jews in the Odessa region.<ref name="TSN30314">[http://tsn.ua/ukrayina/z-ukrayini-vidvoreno-rosiyskogo-neonacista-chornosotencya-yakiy-gotuvav-diversiyu-v-odesi-342636.html З України видворено російського неонациста-"чорносотенця", який готував диверсію в Одесі – Новини України на 1+1 – ТСН.ua<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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'''30 March''' |
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[[File:Odessa Russian Sring 20140330 07.JPG|thumb|Pro-Russian activists marching Odessa streets on 30 March 2014]] |
[[File:Odessa Russian Sring 20140330 07.JPG|thumb|Pro-Russian activists marching Odessa streets on 30 March 2014]] |
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In [[Voronezh]] ([[Russia]]) [[Don Cossacks]] of the "[[Great Don Army]]" stated that they might come to Ukraine to "come to the rescue" because they "can not stand idly by when our Russian people in a situation of actual [[genocide]]". According to them a "[[Judeo]] [[Stepan Bandera|Banderavyets]]" (Jewish and Western Ukrainian diaspora) headed clan operating from abroad, had now almost completely seized power in the territory of Ukraine".<ref>{{ru icon}} [http://novosti.dn.ua/details/221404/ Russian Cossacks promise to come to the Donbass to fight "Judeo Banderavyets"], Новости Донбасса (30 March 2014)</ref> |
In [[Voronezh]] ([[Russia]]) [[Don Cossacks]] of the "[[Great Don Army]]" stated that they might come to Ukraine to "come to the rescue" because they "can not stand idly by when our Russian people in a situation of actual [[genocide]]". According to them a "[[Judeo]] [[Stepan Bandera|Banderavyets]]" (Jewish and Western Ukrainian diaspora) headed clan operating from abroad, had now almost completely seized power in the territory of Ukraine".<ref>{{ru icon}} [http://novosti.dn.ua/details/221404/ Russian Cossacks promise to come to the Donbass to fight "Judeo Banderavyets"], Новости Донбасса (30 March 2014)</ref> |
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'''31 March''' |
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Media incorrectly reported that the Donetsk regional council had formally appealed to the [[Ukrainian parliament]] to take measures to "stabilize the situation in the country" and to "urgently consider the possibility of adopting a law on local referendum after broad public discussion", to start the draft of "a new version of the constitution that would guarantee decentralisation of government by giving the local authorities broader powers and responsibility for the state of affairs in the region, the creation of regional and district executive bodies, and the formation (pending parliamentary elections) of a two-chamber parliament, where the upper house will express the interests of regions and its members will have the right of legislative initiative".<ref>[http://en.itar-tass.com/world/725990 Donetsk regional council demands official status for Russian language], [[ITAR-TASS]] (31 March 2014)</ref><ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/news_in_brief/2014/03/140331_ak_mzs_ukraine_reaction_russia.shtml Donetsk regional council wants referendum and upgrade status of Russian], [[BBC Ukrainian]] (31 March 2014)</ref> However, the next day the Chairman of Donetsk Regional Council, Andriy Shishatskiy, stated that the letter was not sent on behalf of the Donetsk regional council as it was not in session that day and that the reported letter was an appeal by an individual local MP.<ref>{{ru icon}} [http://novosti.dn.ua/details/221597 In Donetsk council say that did not require a referendum], Новости Донбасса (1 April 2014)</ref> |
Media incorrectly reported that the Donetsk regional council had formally appealed to the [[Ukrainian parliament]] to take measures to "stabilize the situation in the country" and to "urgently consider the possibility of adopting a law on local referendum after broad public discussion", to start the draft of "a new version of the constitution that would guarantee decentralisation of government by giving the local authorities broader powers and responsibility for the state of affairs in the region, the creation of regional and district executive bodies, and the formation (pending parliamentary elections) of a two-chamber parliament, where the upper house will express the interests of regions and its members will have the right of legislative initiative".<ref>[http://en.itar-tass.com/world/725990 Donetsk regional council demands official status for Russian language], [[ITAR-TASS]] (31 March 2014)</ref><ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/news_in_brief/2014/03/140331_ak_mzs_ukraine_reaction_russia.shtml Donetsk regional council wants referendum and upgrade status of Russian], [[BBC Ukrainian]] (31 March 2014)</ref> However, the next day the Chairman of Donetsk Regional Council, Andriy Shishatskiy, stated that the letter was not sent on behalf of the Donetsk regional council as it was not in session that day and that the reported letter was an appeal by an individual local MP.<ref>{{ru icon}} [http://novosti.dn.ua/details/221597 In Donetsk council say that did not require a referendum], Новости Донбасса (1 April 2014)</ref> |
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In Luhansk, separatists occupying the SBU building declared themselves the "[[Lugansk Parliamentary Republic]]".<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/8/7021757/ Сепаратисти в луганській СБУ вирішили стати ''парламентом'' | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> According to Ukrainian security officials, The separatists planted mines in the building and have taken 60 people hostage.<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/199762.html SBU demands separatists release hostages, defuse bombs in its office in Luhansk region], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (8 April 2014)</ref><ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/905593-v-luganske-separatistyi-zaminirovali-zdanie-sbu-i-uderjivayut-okolo-60-zalojnikov.html В Луганске сепаратисты заминировали здание СБУ и удерживают около 60 заложников : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Ukrainian security sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, have indicated that some hostages may be used as human shields. They stated that the hostages were participants in the pro-Russian rallies and some are elderly women.<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/sbu-says-pro-russia-separatists-take-60-people-hostage-in-luhansk-342586.html SBU says 56 people leave separatist-seized building in Luhansk; negotiations with gunmen continue (VIDEO)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
In Luhansk, separatists occupying the SBU building declared themselves the "[[Lugansk Parliamentary Republic]]".<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/8/7021757/ Сепаратисти в луганській СБУ вирішили стати ''парламентом'' | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> According to Ukrainian security officials, The separatists planted mines in the building and have taken 60 people hostage.<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/199762.html SBU demands separatists release hostages, defuse bombs in its office in Luhansk region], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (8 April 2014)</ref><ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/905593-v-luganske-separatistyi-zaminirovali-zdanie-sbu-i-uderjivayut-okolo-60-zalojnikov.html В Луганске сепаратисты заминировали здание СБУ и удерживают около 60 заложников : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Ukrainian security sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, have indicated that some hostages may be used as human shields. They stated that the hostages were participants in the pro-Russian rallies and some are elderly women.<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/sbu-says-pro-russia-separatists-take-60-people-hostage-in-luhansk-342586.html SBU says 56 people leave separatist-seized building in Luhansk; negotiations with gunmen continue (VIDEO)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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On the morning of 8 April, the 'Patriotic Forces of Donbass', a rival group unrelated to [[Donetsk Republic (organization)|Donetsk Republic]] organization who proclaimed independence and seized the council,<ref>[http://news.bigmir.net/ukraine/807417-V-Donecke-otmenili-sozdanie-Doneckoi-respybliki В Донецке отменили создание "Донецкой республики"<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> issued a statement to counter the Donetsk Republic's declaration of independence, citing complaints from locals. Their announcement stated that they would quash the potential state's establishment, cancel the referendum, and, on their part, stated that the declaration is illegal.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/8/7021722/ Донецька республіка не протрималася і дня? | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Protesters reportedly gave up some weapons too.<ref name="ENDRD8414">[http://www.euronews.com/2014/04/08/ukraine-forces-retake-kharkiv-building-pro-russians-hold-out-elsewhere/ Ukraine forces retake Kharkiv building, pro-Russians hold out elsewhere], [[Euronews]] (2 April 2014)</ref> Despite this, the [[Donetsk Republic (organization)|Donetsk Republic]] organization continued to occupy the RSA and declared themselves the legitimate authority, and upheld all previous calls for a referendum and the release of their leader Pavel Gubarev.<ref name="proclUP8414">{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/8/7021775/ "Donetsk Republic" while there is still and wants the Customs Union], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (8 April 2014)</ref>{{efn|The group stated they: |
On the morning of 8 April, the 'Patriotic Forces of Donbass', a rival group unrelated to [[Donetsk Republic (organization)|Donetsk Republic]] organization who proclaimed independence and seized the council,<ref>[http://news.bigmir.net/ukraine/807417-V-Donecke-otmenili-sozdanie-Doneckoi-respybliki В Донецке отменили создание "Донецкой республики"<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> issued a statement to counter the Donetsk Republic's declaration of independence, citing complaints from locals. Their announcement stated that they would quash the potential state's establishment, cancel the referendum, and, on their part, stated that the declaration is illegal.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/8/7021722/ Донецька республіка не протрималася і дня? | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Protesters reportedly gave up some weapons too.<ref name="ENDRD8414">[http://www.euronews.com/2014/04/08/ukraine-forces-retake-kharkiv-building-pro-russians-hold-out-elsewhere/ Ukraine forces retake Kharkiv building, pro-Russians hold out elsewhere], [[Euronews]] (2 April 2014)</ref> Despite this, the [[Donetsk Republic (organization)|Donetsk Republic]] organization continued to occupy the RSA and declared themselves the legitimate authority, and upheld all previous calls for a referendum and the release of their leader Pavel Gubarev.<ref name="proclUP8414">{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/8/7021775/ "Donetsk Republic" while there is still and wants the Customs Union], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (8 April 2014)</ref>{{efn|The group stated they:<br>1) do not recognize the Ukrainian authorities;<br>2) consider themselves the legitimate authority;<br>3) "sent into retirement" of all law enforcement officials appointed by the central government and Governor [[Serhiy Taruta]];<br>4) "prescribed" in the 11 May referendum on self-determination Donetsk;<br>5) require the issuance of its leader [[Pavel Gubarev]] and others are detained separatists;<br>6) require Ukraine to withdrawal its troops and paramilitary forces;<br>7) start the process of finding mechanisms of co-operation with the [[Customs Union of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia]] and other separatist groups (in Kharkiv and Luhansk).<ref name=proclUP8414/>}} In the afternoon of 8 April, about a thousand people rallied in front of the RSA listening to speeches about the [[Donetsk People's Republic]] and to [[Soviet]] and Russian music.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26941897 Pro-Russian protesters build barricades at Donetsk city hall], [[BBC News]] (8 April 2014)</ref> The Russian government claimed there are more than 100 American "mercenaries" from a defence contracting company disguised as Ukrainian troops in Ukraine, a claim the American firm and top US officials deny.<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/greystone-firm-accused-disguising-mercenaries-ukrainians/story?id=23243761 US Contractor Greystone Denies Its 'Mercenaries' in Ukraine – ABC News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://rt.com/op-edge/ukraine-blackwater-mercenaries-russia-794/ ‘Blackwater’ footage: Who are the mercenaries in Ukraine? — RT Op-Edge<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://rt.com/usa/blackwater-cia-extension-prince-273/ Blackwater was CIA's extension, founder Erik Prince admits — RT USA<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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At least 51 hostages were released by separatist forces who occupied the Security Service building in Luhansk.<ref>[http://gazeta.ua/articles/regions/_zahoplenu-separatistami-budivlyu-sbu-u-lugansku-zalishayut-bezzbrojni-lyudi/551593 Захоплену сепаратистами будівлю СБУ у Луганську залишають беззбройні люди]. Gazeta.ua, 9 April 2014</ref> Later, a column of Ukrainian armoured personnel carriers from [[Dnipropetrovsk Oblast|Dnipropetrovsk]] arrived in Luhansk, just to be used as a 'last resort', according to official sources.<ref>[http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3346502-u-luhansk-vvely-viiskovu-tekhniku-zmi У Луганськ ввели військову техніку]. Korrespondent,net, 9 April 2014</ref> |
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In the afternoon of 8 April, about a thousand people rallied in front of the RSA listening to speeches about the [[Donetsk People's Republic]] and to [[Soviet]] and Russian music.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26941897 Pro-Russian protesters build barricades at Donetsk city hall], [[BBC News]] (8 April 2014)</ref> The Russian government claimed there are more than 100 American "mercenaries" from a defence contracting company disguised as Ukrainian troops in Ukraine, a claim the American firm and top US officials deny.<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/greystone-firm-accused-disguising-mercenaries-ukrainians/story?id=23243761 US Contractor Greystone Denies Its 'Mercenaries' in Ukraine – ABC News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://rt.com/op-edge/ukraine-blackwater-mercenaries-russia-794/ ‘Blackwater’ footage: Who are the mercenaries in Ukraine? — RT Op-Edge<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://rt.com/usa/blackwater-cia-extension-prince-273/ Blackwater was CIA's extension, founder Erik Prince admits — RT USA<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Forty armed men wearing St. George's ribbon, a symbol of pro-Russian protesters in eastern Ukraine have seized police station in the town of [[Sloviansk]] and the mayor of the town Nelya Shtepa engaged in talks with them. Kiev authorities pledged "tough response" to these events.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/armed-men-seize-eastern-ukraine-police-station/2014/04/12/b7318fd6-c227-11e3-9ee7-02c1e10a03f0_story.html]{{dead link|date=May 2014}}</ref> After talks the mayor of the city declared that the citizens feel safe, aren't threatened, and the police station was taken over by "People's Militia of Donbas" which opposes the authorities in Kiev.<ref>[http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/1,114871,15766208,Rosja_wykluczona_ze_Zgromadzenia_Parlamentarnego_Rady.html]</ref> The armed militia was also reported to have taken over a second security building belonging to SBU (state security services), from which they have taken "hundreds of guns" and distributed them to protesters.<ref>[http://news.sky.com/story/1241376/ukraine-gunmen-storm-two-security-buildings]</ref> In [[Kramatorsk]], in the course of a Pro-Russian rally, protestors overpowered a police line and took over the building of the local executive committee, where they hoisted the flag of the new-proclaimed republic.<ref>[http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3348435-nad-budivleui-vykonkomu-kramatorska-vyvisyly-prapor-donetskoi-respubliky Над будівлею виконкому Краматорська вивісили прапор Донецької республіки]. Korrespondent.net, 12 April 2014 |
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</ref> At evening, the local police station was captured by armed men in camouflage fatigues after a protracted firefight.<ref>[http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3348479-u-kramatorsku-zi-strilianynoui-zakhoplenyi-miskviddil-militsii У Краматорську зі стріляниною захоплений міськвідділ міліції]. Korrespondent.net, 12 April 2014 |
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</ref><ref>[http://gazeta.ua/articles/np/_separatisti-zahopili-kramatorskij-miskij-viddil-miliciyi/552289 Сепаратисти захопили Краматорський міський відділ міліції]. Gazeta.ua, 12 April 2014</ref> Russian-language media claim that the police station at [[Krasnyi Lyman]] was occupied by men in combat uniform and Cossacks. The towns of [[Druzhkivka]] and [[Krasnoarmiisk]] were allegedly also under rebel control.<ref>[http://www.rg.ru/2014/04/12/oblast-site.html Ситуация в Донецкой области обостряется]. Rossyskaya Gazeta, 12 April 2014</ref><ref>[http://lb.ua/news/2014/04/12/262930_geografiya_hronika_zahvata.html География и хроника захвата сепаратистами Донбасса]. LB.ua, 12 April 2014 |
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</ref> Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs denied the capture of the police stations of Krasny Lyman and Kramatorsk and the occupation of Krasnoarmiisk.<ref>[http://www.interfax.ru/world/371249 МВД Украины опровергает захват райотделов милиции в Красном Лимане, Красноармейске и Краматорске]. Interfax, 12 April 2014</ref> In [[Artemivsk, Donetsk Oblast|Artemivsk]], Pro-Russian militias and activists attempted to break into the local police station, but after talks, they withdrew and occupied instead the city council, where the Russian flag was raised.<ref>[http://lb.ua/news/2014/04/12/262929_nad_artemovskom_tozhe_podnyat_flag_dnr.html Еще над одним городом Донецкой области поднят флаг ДНР]. LB.ua, 12 April 2014</ref> |
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[[File:VOA-Pro-Russian Militants Seize More Public Buildings in Eastern Ukraine.jpg|right|220px|thumb|Pro-Russian militants in the Donetsk police headquarters]] |
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A pro-Ukraine unity rally was held in Kharkiv, attracting more than 5,000 people. 20 pro-Russian protesters armed with bats were also in the vicinity, along with 100 police. A pro-Russian rally was held at the Lenin statue, attracting 200.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.segodnya.ua/politics/pnews/v-centre-harkove-prohodit-masshtabnyy-miting-za-edinstvo-ukrainy--512427.html |title=В центре Харькове проходит масштабный митинг за единство Украины – Политические новости Украины – Харьковчане держат национальные флаги и поют гимн | СЕГОДНЯ |publisher=Segodnya.ua |date=13 April 2014 |accessdate=14 May 2014}}</ref> |
A pro-Ukraine unity rally was held in Kharkiv, attracting more than 5,000 people. 20 pro-Russian protesters armed with bats were also in the vicinity, along with 100 police. A pro-Russian rally was held at the Lenin statue, attracting 200.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.segodnya.ua/politics/pnews/v-centre-harkove-prohodit-masshtabnyy-miting-za-edinstvo-ukrainy--512427.html |title=В центре Харькове проходит масштабный митинг за единство Украины – Политические новости Украины – Харьковчане держат национальные флаги и поют гимн | СЕГОДНЯ |publisher=Segodnya.ua |date=13 April 2014 |accessdate=14 May 2014}}</ref> |
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In Kharkiv, 1,000 pro-Russian separatists returned to the RSA building on 13 April, and rallied around it, with some making it inside.<ref name="kharkivinfiltrate">{{cite news | url=http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/pro-russian-militants-attack-pro-ukrainian-demonstrators-in-kharkiv-including-at-least-three-severely-343292.html | title=Kharkiv city government building infiltrated by pro-Russian protesters | work=Kyiv Post | date=13 April 2014 | accessdate=13 April 2014}}</ref> These protesters then holed up inside the building with mayor [[Hennadiy Kernes]]. Later in the day, Kernes declared his support for a referendum and amnesty for the arrested Kharkiv separatists.<ref name="kernessep">{{cite web|url=http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/13/7022301/ |title=Кернес пообіцяв допомогти звільнити затриманих сепаратистів | Українська правда |publisher=Pravda.com.ua |date= |accessdate=14 May 2014}}</ref> At least 50 pro-Ukrainian protesters, who had been holding concurrent demonstrations, were severely beaten in attacks by pro-Russian protesters.<ref name="kharkivinfiltrate" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unian.net/politics/907771-posle-napadeniya-antimaydanovtsev-na-miting-evromaydana-v-harkove-postradalo-50-chelovek.html |title=После нападения антимайдановцев на митинг Евромайдана в Харькове пострадало 50 человек : Новости УНИАН |publisher=Unian.net |date=14 April 2014 |accessdate=14 May 2014}}</ref> Gunshots and grenade explosions were heard. Videos showed three people covered with blood being held on the [[Kharkiv Metro|metro]] station stairs, and female pro-Russian activists coming up to them, kicking them and shouting "they are not humans!"<ref name="kharkivinfiltrate" /> |
In Kharkiv, 1,000 pro-Russian separatists returned to the RSA building on 13 April, and rallied around it, with some making it inside.<ref name="kharkivinfiltrate">{{cite news | url=http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/pro-russian-militants-attack-pro-ukrainian-demonstrators-in-kharkiv-including-at-least-three-severely-343292.html | title=Kharkiv city government building infiltrated by pro-Russian protesters | work=Kyiv Post | date=13 April 2014 | accessdate=13 April 2014}}</ref> These protesters then holed up inside the building with mayor [[Hennadiy Kernes]]. Later in the day, Kernes declared his support for a referendum and amnesty for the arrested Kharkiv separatists.<ref name="kernessep">{{cite web|url=http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/13/7022301/ |title=Кернес пообіцяв допомогти звільнити затриманих сепаратистів | Українська правда |publisher=Pravda.com.ua |date= |accessdate=14 May 2014}}</ref> At least 50 pro-Ukrainian protesters, who had been holding concurrent demonstrations, were severely beaten in attacks by pro-Russian protesters.<ref name="kharkivinfiltrate" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unian.net/politics/907771-posle-napadeniya-antimaydanovtsev-na-miting-evromaydana-v-harkove-postradalo-50-chelovek.html |title=После нападения антимайдановцев на митинг Евромайдана в Харькове пострадало 50 человек : Новости УНИАН |publisher=Unian.net |date=14 April 2014 |accessdate=14 May 2014}}</ref> Gunshots and grenade explosions were heard. Videos showed three people covered with blood being held on the [[Kharkiv Metro|metro]] station stairs, and female pro-Russian activists coming up to them, kicking them and shouting "they are not humans!"<ref name="kharkivinfiltrate" /> |
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An 'anti-terror' mission was launched by the Ukrainian government to reclaim buildings occupied by separatists in [[Donetsk Oblast]].<ref name="fullscale">{{cite news | url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27011605 | title=Ukraine to fight pro-Russia forces | work=BBC News | date=13 April 2014 | accessdate=13 April 2014}}</ref> Ukraine's Security Service troops clashed with pro-Russian militias near Sloviansk. One Ukraine officer was killed and five wounded, while the pro-Russian militants suffered one dead and two wounded.<ref>[http://www.voanews.com/content/ukrainian-prorussian-militia-sustain-casualties-in-slovyansk-gunfire/1892393.html Ukrainian, Pro-Russian Militia Sustain Casualties in Slovyansk Gunfire]. Voice of America, 13 April 2014 |
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</ref> The Ministry of Internal Affairs claim that two rebel checkpoints -one on the road to Kramatorsk, the other on the road to Kharkiv- were destroyed.<ref>[http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3348598-spetsnaz-lykvydyroval-dva-blok-posta-pered-slavianskom-smy Спецназ расстрелял протестующих на Украине]. Korrespondent.net, 13 April 2014</ref> According to witnesses, the Ukrainian forces used helicopters and rocket launchers.<ref>[http://www.dni.ru/incidents/2014/4/13/268786.html пецназ расстрелял протестующих на Украине]. DNI.ru, 13 April 2014</ref> The attempt to dislodge the militants was not successful,<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10764418/Ukraine-We-are-armed-with-our-hearts-and-spirits.-And-a-few-other-things-too..html Ukraine: 'We are armed with our hearts and spirits. And a few other things too.'] The Telegraph, 13 April 2014 |
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</ref> and the rebels remained in control.<ref>[http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2014/04/13/3599073/ukraine-special-forces-sent-to.html Ukraine to launch anti-terror operation]. The Associated Press, 13 April 2014</ref> Elsewhere, Pro-Russian demonstrators occupied the town councils in Mariupol, [[Yenakiieve]] and [[Makiivka]]. Rebel forces established checkpoints in the villages of Myrne, Bylbasivka, Mayakovsky and Rayhorodok, in the area adjacent to Sloviansk.<ref>[http://kp.ua/daily/120414/448174/ Енакиево, Мариуполь, Макеевка и Артемовск добавились к списку захваченных городов Донбасса]. Komsomolskaya Pravda, 13 April 2014</ref> A truck carrying [[Grad rocket]] was stopped at one of the checkpoints and its cargo was confiscated by the militiamen.<ref>[http://news.liga.net/news/politics/1357427-separatisty_vozle_slavyanska_zakhvatili_boekomplekt_dlya_rszo_grad_.htm Очевидцы сообщают о захвате возле Славянска боекомплекта Града]. Liga.net, 13 April 2014</ref> At evening, the city council of [[Khartsyzk]] was occupied by rebel militants. Apparently, local authorities cooperated with the separatists.<ref>[http://uapress.info/uk/news/show/21599 Сепаратисти захопили міськраду Харцизька]. Ukraine Press, 14 April 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/13/7022290/ У Харцизьку "зелені чоловічки" захопили міськраду]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 13 April 2014</ref> |
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The police station in [[Horlivka]] was stormed by 150 pro-Russian activists.<ref>[http://www.vedomosti.ru/politics/news/25296191/v-gorlovke-vzyali-shturmom-gorodskoj-otdel-milicii В Горловке взяли штурмом городской отдел милиции]. Vedomosti, 14 April 2014</ref> The Ukrainian government implicated Russia in the deployment of civilian agents with military weapons to cause unrest, and called on the United Nations to send in peacekeeping troops. This would however require approval by the UN Security Council, where Russia holds a veto there.<ref name="National Post 14 April">{{cite news |url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/04/14/this-is-war-ukraine-declares-as-pro-russian-mob-ignores-ultimatum-to-surrender-captures-police-chief/ |title=Powerless to halt seizures by pro-Russian mobs Ukraine urges UN to send in peacekeepers |publisher=National Post |agency=Associated Press |date=14 April 2014 |accessdate=14 April 2014 |author=Peter Leonard And Maria Danilova}}</ref> In [[Zhdanivka]] 20 activists took over the city council, and hoisted the flag of the Republic of Donetsk.<ref>[http://www.vesti.ru/doc.html?id=1478567&tid=105474 Донецкие активисты заняли горсовет Ждановки]. Vesti, 14 April 2014</ref> The rebels set up a number of checkpoints around the city.<ref>[http://ria56.ru/posts/65865836856845.htm Протестующие взяли горсовет Ждановки: город объявлен частью Донецкой республики]. Ria News, 14 April 2014 |
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In Luhansk, 300 held a pro-Ukraine rally peacefully.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/14/7022425/ Кілька сотень найсміливіших луганчан вийшли на підтримку єдності України | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Locals began forming self-defence groups to protect from the separatists.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/14/7022367/ У Луганську прихильники єдності України збираються у загони самооборони | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
In Luhansk, 300 held a pro-Ukraine rally peacefully.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/14/7022425/ Кілька сотень найсміливіших луганчан вийшли на підтримку єдності України | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Locals began forming self-defence groups to protect from the separatists.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/14/7022367/ У Луганську прихильники єдності України збираються у загони самооборони | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Ukrainian self-defence volunteers working with police set up roadblocks between Kharkiv and Donetsk to stop separatist movement |
Ukrainian self-defence volunteers working with police set up roadblocks between Kharkiv and Donetsk to stop separatist movement.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/907823-na-granitse-harkovskoy-i-donetskoy-oblastey-poyavilis-antiseparatistskie-blokpostyi-svoboda.html На границе Харьковской и Донецкой областей появились "антисепаратистские блокпосты" - "Свобода" : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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In Kiev, MP [[Oleg Tsarov]] was attacked by pro-Western activists after participating in a television programme.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=303175352 |title=Insurgents Dig In; Ukraine Tanks Reported on Move|publisher=npr.org |date=15 April 2014 |accessdate=15 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11238778 |title=Pro-Russian politician attacked in Kiev|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz |date=15 April 2014 |accessdate=15 April 2014}}</ref> The mob assaulted him after police searched Tsarov's vehicle and found assault rifle ammunition.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/15/7022436/ В авто Царьова мітингувальники знайшли набої до автомату і всю ніч його ловили | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.theinsider.ua/politics/534c55437e776/ Самооборона знайшла в авто Царьова незареєстровані автомати | INSIDER<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
In Kiev, MP [[Oleg Tsarov]] was attacked by pro-Western activists after participating in a television programme.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=303175352 |title=Insurgents Dig In; Ukraine Tanks Reported on Move|publisher=npr.org |date=15 April 2014 |accessdate=15 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11238778 |title=Pro-Russian politician attacked in Kiev|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz |date=15 April 2014 |accessdate=15 April 2014}}</ref> The mob assaulted him after police searched Tsarov's vehicle and found assault rifle ammunition.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/15/7022436/ В авто Царьова мітингувальники знайшли набої до автомату і всю ніч його ловили | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.theinsider.ua/politics/534c55437e776/ Самооборона знайшла в авто Царьова незареєстровані автомати | INSIDER<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Radicals attacked two presidential candidates that were taking part in a Ukrainian talk show ‘Svoboda Slova’. Oleg Tsarev was brutally beaten and is now in critical condition. Mikhail Dobkin had anti-septic solution and poured on him, he had vowed to focus on reviving diplomatic relations with Russia, if elected.<ref>[http://rt.com/news/ukraine-presidential-candidates-attacked-516/ Ukraine presidential candidates attacked in Kiev — RT News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
Radicals attacked two presidential candidates that were taking part in a Ukrainian talk show ‘Svoboda Slova’. Oleg Tsarev was brutally beaten and is now in critical condition. Mikhail Dobkin had anti-septic solution and poured on him, he had vowed to focus on reviving diplomatic relations with Russia, if elected.<ref>[http://rt.com/news/ukraine-presidential-candidates-attacked-516/ Ukraine presidential candidates attacked in Kiev — RT News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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An armoured column sent by Ukraine established a checkpoint 40 km from Sloviansk. The SBU claimed that the rebels there had been reinforced by several hundred soldiers from Russia's [[Main Intelligence Directorate (Russia)|Main Intelligence Directorate]].<ref name="GRU">{{cite news|title=Ukraine pushes tanks toward flashpoint separatist city|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/International/2014/Apr-15/253403-armored-column-on-road-leading-to-ukraines-slavyansk.ashx#axzz2yy6vqsp6|accessdate=15 April 2014|newspaper=The Daily Star (Lebanon)|date=15 April 2014|author=Nicolas Miletitch|author2=Dmitry Zaks|agency=Agence France-Presse}}</ref> Ukrainian special forces retook Kramatorsk airfield from pro-Russian troops. According to Ukrainian officials there were no fatalities on either side,<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/15/7022571/ Українські силовики взяли в полон сепаратистів у Краматорську]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 15 April 2014</ref> while rebel reports varies from two militiamen wounded to eleven dead.<ref>[http://www.trud.ru/article/15-04-2014/1311292_v_kramatorske_siloviki_vstupili_v_peregovory_s_opolchentsami.html В Краматорске силовики вступили в переговоры с ополченцами.] Trud.ru, 15 April 2014</ref> Pro-Russian militants in the city of [[Horlivka]] in [[Donetsk Oblast]] stormed the municipal police station and detained the police. After the storming and ransacking of the building and a mob beating of the police chief, a video surfaced on YouTube of an alleged Russian army officer, in Russian regular army uniform, addressing the Ukrainian police with "new orders." The city is currently occupied by Russian irregular forces who are believed to be coordinated with the Russian army.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27018199 |title=Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian attack in Ukraine's Horlivka}}</ref> |
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[[File:2014-04-14 Sloviansk city council - 2.jpg|thumb|Pro-Russian militiamen in Sloviansk]] |
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An 'Odessa People's Republic' was allegedly proclaimed by a pro-Russian internet group in [[Odessa Oblast]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/16/7022611/ | title=Одеські сепаратисти в інтернеті оголосили "Одеську республіку" (Odessa separatists declared the Internet "Odessa republic") | work=Ukrayinska Pravda | date=16 April 2014 | accessdate=16 April 2014 | language=Ukrainian}}</ref> Members of the Odessa [[antimaidan]] protest group later swore that they made no such declaration, and leaders of the group said they had only found out about it through the media.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/16/7022625/ | title=Одеський Антимайдан божиться, що ніякої республіки не оголошував (Odessa antimaidan swears that no republic is declared) | work=Ukrayinska Pravda | date=16 April 2014 | accessdate=16 April 2014 | language=Ukrainian}}</ref> The [[OSCE]] monitoring mission in Ukraine later confirmed that the situation in Odessa remained calm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.osce.org/ukrainemonitoring/117777|title=Latest from the Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine - Monday, 14 April 2014|date=14 April 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416174445/http://www.osce.org/ukrainemonitoring/117777|archivedate=16 April 2014}}</ref> |
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An 'Odessa People's Republic' was allegedly proclaimed by a pro-Russian internet group in [[Odessa Oblast]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/16/7022611/ | title=Одеські сепаратисти в інтернеті оголосили "Одеську республіку" (Odessa separatists declared the Internet "Odessa republic") | work=Ukrayinska Pravda | date=16 April 2014 | accessdate=16 April 2014 | language=Ukrainian}}</ref> Members of the Odessa [[antimaidan]] protest group later swore that they made no such declaration, and leaders of the group said they had only found out about it through the media.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/16/7022625/ | title=Одеський Антимайдан божиться, що ніякої республіки не оголошував (Odessa antimaidan swears that no republic is declared) | work=Ukrayinska Pravda | date=16 April 2014 | accessdate=16 April 2014 | language=Ukrainian}}</ref> The [[OSCE]] monitoring mission in Ukraine later confirmed that the situation in Odessa remained calm.<ref>http://www.osce.org/ukrainemonitoring/117777</ref> |
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Six [[BMD-2]] armoured vehicles were captured by Pro-Russian militias after being stopped at a rebel checkpoint near Kramatorsk. They were later seen driven by masked Pro-Russian troops to Sloviansk. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence confirmed the loss.<ref>[http://ria.ru/world/20140416/1004178691.html Минобороны Украины: шесть единиц бронетехники находятся у ополчения]. Ria Novosti, 16 April 2014</ref><ref>[http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3350137-v-kramatorske-protestuuischye-zakhvatyly-shest-btr-smy В Краматорске протестующие захватили шесть БТР – СМИ.] Korrespondent.net, 16 April 2014</ref> Two Ukrainian soldiers, one of them an officer, were abducted by armed men while driving a vehicle on a road near [[Krasny Luch]], Luhansk Oblast.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/908391-minoboronyi-podtverdilo-informatsiyu-o-pohischennyih-voennyih-na-luganschine.html Минобороны подтвердило информацию о похищенных военных на Луганщине]. Unian, 16 April 2014</ref> Fourteen Ukrainian armoured personnel carriers carrying a hundred soldiers were surrounded<ref>{{cite news|title=Pro-Russian insurgents seize armored vehicles in Ukraine|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-news/20140416-pro-russian-insurgents-seize-armored-vehicles-in-ukraine.ece|accessdate=17 April 2014|newspaper=Dallas News|date=16 April 2014|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> by a large crowd in Pchyolkino, but were able to leave after surrendering their ammuniton. The commander of Ukraine's airborne troops, Colonel Alexander Sveths, another officer and a civilian contractor were abducted after refusing to lay down the weapons. They were released on 18 April.<ref>[http://news.liga.net/news/politics/1408845-v_kramatorske_separatisty_otpustili_komanduyushchego_vdv_ukrainy.htm В Краматорске сепаратисты отпустили командующего ВДВ Украины]. Liga.net, 18 April 2014</ref> During the preceding stand-off, Ukrainian troops fired upon Pro-Russian militants, injuring three.<ref>[http://rian.com.ua/incidents/20140416/344723543.html Украинские военные на БМД открыли огонь по ополченцам в Краматорске]. Ria Novosti, 16 April 2014</ref> |
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In Mariupol, 300 pro-Russian insurgents attempted to take a military base and demanded soldiers turn over their weapons.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/16/7022727/ У Маріуполі Штурмували Військову Частину. Є Поранені | Українська Правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> They threw petrol bombs at base guards. After firing warning shots, police together with the national guard and ''Omega'' units returned fire. According to Interior Minister Arsen Avakov,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-27059321 |title=Deadly clashes at Ukraine port base as leaders meet|publisher=bbc.co.uk |date=17 April 2014 |accessdate=17 April 2014}}</ref> three insurgents were killed and 13 wounded, while 63 were arrested; no Ukrainian officers were killed in the battle.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/908780-avakov-v-mariupole-ubityi-troe-napadavshih-na-voinskuyu-chast-13-ranenyi-63-zaderjanyi.html Аваков: В Мариуполе убиты трое нападавших на воинскую часть, 13 ранены, 63 - задержаны : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/18/world/europe/ukraine-crisis.html?_r=0 Ukrainian Security Forces Kill 3 Pro-Russian Protesters], by Andrew E. Kramer. The New York Times, 17 April 2014</ref> |
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[[2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine#Attempts at resolution|The outcome of quadrilateral meeting]] in [[Geneva]] (as agreed on 10 April 2014<ref>[http://mobile.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSBREA390K320140410?irpc=932 Russia, EU, Ukraine, U.S. to meet in Geneva next week for talks], [[Reuters]] (10 April 2014)</ref>) with [[Russia]], [[Ukraine]], the [[United States]] and the [[European Union]] to negotiate an end to the crisis in Ukraine was that all sides agreed to steps to "de-escalate" the crisis.<ref name="DEPRuBBC">[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27072351 Ukraine crisis: Deal to 'de-escalate' agreed in Geneva], [[BBC News]] (17 April 2014)</ref> All four parties agreed that all "illegal military formations in Ukraine" must be dissolved, and that everyone occupying buildings must be disarmed and leave them but that there would be an amnesty for all anti-government protesters under the agreement.<ref name="DEPRuBBC" /> These steps will be overseen by monitors from the [[Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe]] (OSCE).<ref name="DEPRuBBC" /> |
[[2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine#Attempts at resolution|The outcome of quadrilateral meeting]] in [[Geneva]] (as agreed on 10 April 2014<ref>[http://mobile.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSBREA390K320140410?irpc=932 Russia, EU, Ukraine, U.S. to meet in Geneva next week for talks], [[Reuters]] (10 April 2014)</ref>) with [[Russia]], [[Ukraine]], the [[United States]] and the [[European Union]] to negotiate an end to the crisis in Ukraine was that all sides agreed to steps to "de-escalate" the crisis.<ref name="DEPRuBBC">[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27072351 Ukraine crisis: Deal to 'de-escalate' agreed in Geneva], [[BBC News]] (17 April 2014)</ref> All four parties agreed that all "illegal military formations in Ukraine" must be dissolved, and that everyone occupying buildings must be disarmed and leave them but that there would be an amnesty for all anti-government protesters under the agreement.<ref name="DEPRuBBC" /> These steps will be overseen by monitors from the [[Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe]] (OSCE).<ref name="DEPRuBBC" /> |
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===18 April=== |
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The Ukrainian Security Service put the 'active phase' of the "anti-terrorist operation" in the east on hold. This was due to the deal reached at Geneva and the Easter celebrations. They will continue, however, to keep the security perimeter around facilities and towns controlled by pro-Russian rebels.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/18/7022918/ Активну фазу АТО на час Пасхи призупинять]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 18 April 2014</ref> The Donbass separatists rejected the agreement.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/19/world/europe/ukraine-russia.html?_r=0 Separatist Leader Vows to Ignore Deal Reached on Ukraine]. The New York Times, 18 April 2014 |
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</ref> Ukrainian paratroopers recovered two of the six BMD-2 vehicles captured by the rebels at Kramtorsk, according to Ukraine's Ministry of Defence. No casualties were reported.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/04/18/7022981/ Десантники отбили два своих БМД у сепаратистов]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 18 April 2014 |
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</ref> Earlier, one of the BMDs and a truck were driven by 20 Pro-Russian troops to the industrial town of [[Siversk]], where Russian-language sources report that the local population and police pledged allegiance to the Donetsk republic; this was dismissed by local authorities. The rebel column departed for the towns of Zvanivka and Paraskoviyivka.<ref>[http://donbass.ua/news/region/2014/04/18/vooruzhjonnye-ljudi-na-bmd-besprepjatstvenno-kolesjat-po-vsei-oblasti.html Вооружённые люди на БМД беспрепятственно колесят по Донецкой области]. Donbass.ua, 18 April 2014</ref> A pro-Government rally at Sloviansk was dispersed by pro-Russian militias.<ref>[http://news.liga.net/news/politics/1409003-vooruzhennye_lyudi_razognali_miting_za_edinstvo_ukrainy_v_slavyanske.htm?utm_source=newsliganet&utm_medium=site&utm_term=top_block&utm_campaign=usability Вооруженные люди разогнали митинг за единство Украины в Славянске]. Liga.net, 18 April 2014</ref> |
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===19 April=== |
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A Ukrainian civilian helicopter was fired at by rebel militants while dropping leaflets explaining the deal reached at Geneve on Sloviansk.<ref>[http://ua.interfax.com.ua/news/general/201455.html Над Слов'янськом обстріляли український вертоліт]. Interfax Ukraine, 19 April 2014</ref> A Ukrainian soldier was shot and killed in Donetsk's airport, when a sentry mistook him for an intruder and opened fire.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/909840-pod-kramatorskom-pogib-ukrainskiy-voennyiy.html Под Краматорском погиб украинский военный]. Unian, 19 April 2014</ref> |
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===20 April=== |
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On Easter Sunday there was a deadly shootout at a checkpoint in Bylbasivka, west of Sloviansk, between pro-Russian militias and unknown assailants. Russia-language media describe them as armed members of the Ukrainian ultra-nationalist party '[[Right Sector]]'. The attackers arrived in four civilian vehicles before dawn and opened fire on demonstrators manning the checkpoint. They were later engaged by Pro-Russian militiamen. Three separatists were killed and two wounded, while the assailants suffered three deaths, according to the self-appointed mayor of Sloviansk. The body of one of the alleged attackers was put on display by the rebels, who also showed two charred vehicles belonging to the gunmen, one of them riddled with bullet holes.<ref name=":5">[http://edition.cnn.com/2014/04/20/world/europe/ukraine-shooting/ Mysterious fatal shooting in eastern Ukraine adds to tension], by Tim Lister. CNN News, 20 April 2014 |
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</ref> A 22-year-old man from [[Vinnitsa]], identified as one of the armed persons who raided the checkpoint, was captured by the rebels. They claim he was a member of the 'Right Sector',<ref>[http://www.pravda.ru/news/world/formerussr/ukraine/20-04-2014/1205145-slavyansk-0/ В Славянске задержали одного из нападавших на блокпост члена "Правого сектора"]. Pravda, 20 April 2014</ref> but this was denied by 'Right Sector' sources in Kiev.<ref name=":5" /> Later, a female reporter was detained at Sloviansk under the suspect that she was a Euromaidan activist.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/909972-smi-v-slavyanske-separatistyi-pohitili-aktivistku-maydana.html В Славянске сепаратисты похитили активистку Майдана]. Unian, 21 April 2014</ref> At evening, there was another shooting in [[Dobropillia]], this time against a Ukrainian military checkpoint manned by paratroopers. According to Col. Dmitry Gorbunov, spokesman of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence in Kharkiv, the Ukrainian soldiers returned fire, killing one of the unidentified attackers and arresting some of them.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/909963-v-donetskoy-oblasti-obstrelyali-blokpost-ukrainskih-desantnikov-pogib-napadavshiy.html В Донецкой области обстреляли блокпост украинских десантников, погиб нападавший]. Unian, 20 April 2014</ref> A later statement from the Ministry in Kiev mentions only one wounded and two arrested.<ref>[http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3352344-v-donetskoi-oblasty-desantnyky-otbyly-napadenye-na-hosobekt-mynoborony В Донецкой области десантники отбили нападение на гособъект – Минобороны]. Korrespondent.net, 21 April 2014</ref> Donetsk republic officials claim the three men were just civilians riding a motorcycle that skidded in front of the checkpoint, and that the soldiers opened fired on them after the accident. The wounded man, according to this source, was evacuated by helicopter in serious condition and his whereabouts were unknown since then.<ref>[http://kp.ua/daily/220414/449324/ Лидеры "Донецкой народной республики" озвучили свою версию нападения на блокпост под Добропольем]. Komsomolskaya Pravda, 21 April 2014</ref> |
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In Luhansk, separatists announced two referendums, one on 11 May to decide on whether to gain autonomy or whether to retain the current status of the region and a second on 18 May on whether to join Russia or declare independence.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/21/7023176/ У Луганську сепаратисти вирішили провести два референдуми | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs created a special battalion to fight separatism in the region called 'Timur'.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/910156-na-luganschine-sozdali-batalon-mvd-dlya-borbyi-s-separatizmom.html На Луганщине создали батальон МВД для борьбы с сепаратизмом : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Armed men dressed in camouflage took over the Security Service office in Kramatorsk,<ref>[http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3352521-u-kramatorsku-prykhylnyky-federalizatsii-zainialy-budivlui-sbu У Краматорську прихильники федералізації зайняли будівлю СБУ]. Korrespondent.net, 21 April 2014</ref> where the local police station was also occupied and the superintendent abducted.<ref>[http://www.expres.ua/news/2014/04/21/105296-kramatorsku-ozbroyeni-lyudy-vykraly-golovnogo-milicionera-mista У Краматорську озброєні люди викрали головного міліціонера міста]. Express.ua, 21 April 2014</ref> |
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In [[Khartsyzk]] in Donetsk oblast, 400 rallied to support the unity of Ukraine.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/21/7023190/ На Донеччині біля захопленої міськради провели мітинг ''за єдність'' | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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A body found in the River [[Seversky Donets River|Seversky Donets]], not far from Sloviansk, was identified as Volodymyr Rybak, a member of the Ukrainian parliament for the '[[Fatherland Party (Ukraine)|Fatherland]]' party. The corpse, with signs of torture, had been found on 19 April along with a second unidentified body. Rybak had been kidnapped outside Horlivka's city council on 17 April.<ref>[http://www.ntv.ru/novosti/922598/ МВД Украины: к убийству депутата из Горловки причастны бойцы самообороны]. NTV.ru, 22 April 2014</ref> An immediate consequence of the assassination was President Turchynov's decision to resume the 'active phase' of the 'counter-terrorism operation' in Eastern Ukraine.<ref>Турчинов требует от силовиков возобновить антитеррористические мероприятия. LB.ua, 22 April 2014</ref> |
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A Ukrainian Air Force [[An-30]] surveillance aircraft was damaged by small-arms fire while flying over the rebel-controlled city of Sloviansk. The crew managed to land the plane safely at Kiev.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/22/7023300/ У Слов’янську обстріляли літак Повітряних сил України]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 22 April 2014</ref><ref>[http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/events/3353004-boiezdatnist-obstrilianoho-nad-slovianskom-litaka-vidnovlena-minoborony Боєздатність обстріляного над Слов'янськом літака відновлена – Міноборони]. Korrespondent.net, 22 April 2014 |
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Valentyn Nalyvaichenko, director of Ukraine's Security Service, reported that three Russian military intelligence officers had been captured. Up to 22 April, twenty-one Russian intelligence officers had been arrested in Ukraine.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/04/22/ukraine-russia-military-officers-detained/8010779/ Ukraine: Three Russian military intel officers detained]. [[USA Today]], 22 April 2014 |
Valentyn Nalyvaichenko, director of Ukraine's Security Service, reported that three Russian military intelligence officers had been captured. Up to 22 April, twenty-one Russian intelligence officers had been arrested in Ukraine.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/04/22/ukraine-russia-military-officers-detained/8010779/ Ukraine: Three Russian military intel officers detained]. [[USA Today]], 22 April 2014 |
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===23 April=== |
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Ukrainian forces took control of the town of [[Sviatohirsk]] without casualties on either side.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/23/7023414/ У МВС ЗВІТУЮТЬ, ЩО ЗВІЛЬНИЛИ СВЯТОГІРСЬК ВІД ОЗБРОЄНИХ СЕПАРАТИСТІВ]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 23 April 2014 |
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</ref> At evening, a Ukrainian [[Mil Mi-8|Mi-8]] helicopter from the Ministry of Internal Affairs was lightly damaged by small-arms fire while flying over Kramatorsk.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/rolling_news_russian/2014/04/140424_ru_n_kramatorsk_helicopter_shooting.shtml В Краматорске обстрелян вертолет МВД]. BBC Ukraine, 23 April 2014</ref> Two more helicopters from the Ukrainian National Guard were fired at by pro-Russian troops over Sloviansk. One of them received some damage.<ref name="chop">[http://www.utro.ru/articles/2014/04/24/1191583.shtml В Славянске идет бой]. Utro.ru, 24 April</ref> (see [[Siege of Sloviansk]]) |
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The Ministry of Justice petitioned the District Administrative Court of Kiev to ban the [[Russian Unity]] and [[Russian Bloc]] parties.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/910578-minyust-prosit-sud-zapretit-partii-russkiy-blok-i-russkoe-edinstvo.html Минюст просит суд запретить партии «Русский блок» и «Русское единство» : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
The Ministry of Justice petitioned the District Administrative Court of Kiev to ban the [[Russian Unity]] and [[Russian Bloc]] parties.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/910578-minyust-prosit-sud-zapretit-partii-russkiy-blok-i-russkoe-edinstvo.html Минюст просит суд запретить партии «Русский блок» и «Русское единство» : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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In Odessa, Euromaidan and Antimaidan protesters joined together to protect the city from pro-Russian provocateurs. The two groups set up checkpoints around the city. The groups came to a mutual agreement that they viewed the greatest threat to Odessa to be from abroad.<ref>[http://tvi.ua/new/2014/04/23/maydan_ta_antymaydan_odesy_obyednalysya_proty_prorosiyskykh_dyversantiv Майдан та Антимайдан Одеси об’єдналися проти проросійських диверсантів<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
In Odessa, Euromaidan and Antimaidan protesters joined together to protect the city from pro-Russian provocateurs. The two groups set up checkpoints around the city. The groups came to a mutual agreement that they viewed the greatest threat to Odessa to be from abroad.<ref>[http://tvi.ua/new/2014/04/23/maydan_ta_antymaydan_odesy_obyednalysya_proty_prorosiyskykh_dyversantiv Майдан та Антимайдан Одеси об’єдналися проти проросійських диверсантів<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Right Sector announced it had created a special 'Donbass' battalion to battle separatists, and that they were co-ordinating with the Defence Council, SBU, and Interior Ministry.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/04/23/7023408/ Ярош создает спецбатальйон ''Донбасс'' | Украинская правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Luhansk separatist Vladimir Gromov disowned the proposed Lugansk Republic, saying an announcement was never made.<ref>[http://tsn.ua/politika/separatisti-vidhrestilisya-vid-stvorennya-luganskoyi-narodnoyi-respubliki-346716.html Сепаратисти відхрестилися від створення "Луганської народної республіки" - Політика - ТСН.ua<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Veterans in Kirovohrad stated they would abandon the St. George ribbon from 9 May celebrations to prevent provocations from separatists on Victory Day.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/society/910959-kirovogradskie-veteranyi-otkazalis-ot-georgievskih-lent-na-9-maya.html Кировоградские ветераны отказались от георгиевских лент на 9 мая : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
Veterans in Kirovohrad stated they would abandon the St. George ribbon from 9 May celebrations to prevent provocations from separatists on Victory Day.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/society/910959-kirovogradskie-veteranyi-otkazalis-ot-georgievskih-lent-na-9-maya.html Кировоградские ветераны отказались от георгиевских лент на 9 мая : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Ukrainian forces, with the support of helicopters and armoured vehicles, carried out a large raid on pro-Russian positions around Sloviansk, killing between five<ref name=":7" /> to seven<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/04/24/7023532/ ЕС: Активизация АТО в Украине не противоречит Женевским договоренностям]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 24 April 2014</ref> militants and destroying three checkpoints.<ref name=":7">[http://obozrevatel.com/politics/16520-v-slavyansk-voshla-bronetehnika.htm АТО в Славянске: уничтожено 5 боевиков]. Obozrevatel, 24 April 2014</ref> The Ukrainian troops withdrew after the incursion.<ref name="chop" /> Earlier, a Ukrainian military base at Artemivsk was attacked with machine guns, grenades and RPGs by 70 militants. The assault was repulsed. One Ukrainian soldier was wounded. The incursion was allegedly commanded by Alexander Mozhaev, a former Russian army officer.<ref>[http://www.nr2.ru/inworld/495307.html Глава МВД Украины: Нападением на воинскую часть в Артемовске руководил «российский военный с бородой»]. Novi Raion, 24 April 2014</ref> The pro- Russian Republic of Donetsk declared 'full mobilization'.<ref>[http://www.trud.ru/article/24-04-2014/1311831_v_donetskoj_narodnoj_respublike_objavili_vseobschuju_mobilizatsiju.html В Донецкой народной республике объявили всеобщую мобилизацию]. Trud.ru, 24 April 2014 |
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Police in [[Sumy]] informed that they received information of an impending extremist threat and planned events to take over government buildings, and that activists were being paid to take part.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/911442-na-sumschine-ojidayut-separatistskih-provokatsiy-i-zahvata-adminzdaniy.html На Сумщине ожидают сепаратистских провокаций и захвата админзданий : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
Police in [[Sumy]] informed that they received information of an impending extremist threat and planned events to take over government buildings, and that activists were being paid to take part.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/911442-na-sumschine-ojidayut-separatistskih-provokatsiy-i-zahvata-adminzdaniy.html На Сумщине ожидают сепаратистских провокаций и захвата админзданий : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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===25 April=== |
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Two Ukrainian aircraft -an Mi-8 helicopter and an [[An-2]] plane- were destroyed in an apparent RPG attack claimed by Pro-Russian militias at the airport of Kramatorsk, where the control tower was also damaged. The explosion injured one Ukrainian officer.<ref>[http://ostannipodii.com/a/201404/u_kramatorsku_rosiyski_diversanti_pidirvali_vertolit-100003168/ У Краматорську російські диверсанти за допомогою ПТКРСу підірвали вертоліт Мі-8, літак АН-2 та пошкодили будівлю аеродрому]. Ostanni Podii, 25 April 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/news_in_brief/2014/04/140425_hk_kramatorsk_plane.shtml На аеродромі Краматорська згоріли вертоліт Мі-8 і літак Ан-2]. BBC Ukraine, 25 April 2014</ref> At evening, Ukrainian special forces raided and destroyed a rebel checkpoint at Cherkasy, west of Sloviansk. No casualties were reported.<ref>[http://gazeta.ua/articles/np/_na-vyizdi-do-slovyanska-ukrayinski-siloviki-znischili-blokpost-separatistiv/554682 На в'їзді до Слов'янська українські силовики знищили блокпост сепаратистів]. Gazeta, 25 April 2014</ref> |
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Russian fighter jets flew into Ukrainian airspace numerous times in the last 24 hours, US officials said.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/27167187 Ukraine crisis: Pentagon says Russian jets violated airspace]. BBC News, 25 April 2014 |
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Ukraine's Interior Ministry reported that 13 people on an [[Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe]] (OSCE) inspection trip (seven OSCE members, five Ukrainian military representatives, and the driver) had been taken hostage by pro-Russian militants in Sloviansk and held in the SBU building.<ref>[http://mvs.gov.ua/mvs/article/1036294?annId=1036295 Заручники перебувають у приміщенні місцевого УСБУ. Тривають переговори щодо їх звільнення.] Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs, 25 April 2014</ref> Ukrainian authorities also informed that Sloviansk would be blockaded to prevent any reinforcements and supplies from entering the city.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/911829-sbu-zaderjala-topaza-i-deportirovala-iz-ukrainyi-jurnalistov-rossiyskogo-kanala.html Власть решила полностью заблокировать Славянск в рамках второго этапа АТО]. Unian, 25 April 2014</ref> |
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In [[Odessa Oblast]], seven people were injured, including one police officer, after a grenade attack at a checkpoint near Transnistria.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/911520-na-odesschine-vzorvalsya-blok-post-postradali-sem-chelovek.html На Одесчине взорвали блокпост, пострадали семь человек : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/ukraine-officials-say-second-stage-of-anti-terrorist-operation-in-east-underway-345122.html Ukraine officials say second stage of anti-terrorist operation under way in east as helicopter shot down (UPDATES, VIDEO)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The [[Security Service of Ukraine]] detained members of the "Rapid Response Brigade" in [[Odessa]] city, and said that they planned to commit provocations on 9 May. The SBU also said that members of the "Rapid Response Brigade" had been paid by a Russian TV station for providing footage.<ref>[http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/v-odesse-sbu-zaderzhala-ekstremistov-kotorye-gotovilis-9-maya-bit-veteranov-po-zakazu-rossiyskogo-tv-143966_.html В Одессе СБУ задержала экстремистов, которые готовились 9 мая бить ветеранов по заказу российского ТВ - Украина - zn.ua<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
In [[Odessa Oblast]], seven people were injured, including one police officer, after a grenade attack at a checkpoint near Transnistria.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/911520-na-odesschine-vzorvalsya-blok-post-postradali-sem-chelovek.html На Одесчине взорвали блокпост, пострадали семь человек : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/ukraine-officials-say-second-stage-of-anti-terrorist-operation-in-east-underway-345122.html Ukraine officials say second stage of anti-terrorist operation under way in east as helicopter shot down (UPDATES, VIDEO)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The [[Security Service of Ukraine]] detained members of the "Rapid Response Brigade" in [[Odessa]] city, and said that they planned to commit provocations on 9 May. The SBU also said that members of the "Rapid Response Brigade" had been paid by a Russian TV station for providing footage.<ref>[http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/v-odesse-sbu-zaderzhala-ekstremistov-kotorye-gotovilis-9-maya-bit-veteranov-po-zakazu-rossiyskogo-tv-143966_.html В Одессе СБУ задержала экстремистов, которые готовились 9 мая бить ветеранов по заказу российского ТВ - Украина - zn.ua<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Fifteen armed pro-Russian militants broke into the Novokramatorsky Machine Works factory in Kramatorsk, apparently with the goal of stealing two Soviet-era [[armoured bulldozers]] to counter the Ukrainian roadblocks around the area of Sloviansk.<ref>[http://lb.ua/news/2014/04/26/264526_vooruzhennie_separatisti_prishli.html Боевики пришли на НКМЗ за машинами для расчистки завалов]. LB.ua, 26 April 2014</ref> The rebels left the plant four hours later.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/912100-separatistyi-pokinuli-kramatorskiy-zavod.html Сепаратисты покинули краматорский завод]. Unian, 26 April 2014</ref> Donetsk Republic sources claim that the intruders managed to obtain the heavy vehicles, largely disabled, and that they were working to repair them for minesweeping duties.<ref>[http://itar-tass.com/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/1150327 Ополченцы Краматорска получили технику для разминирования минных полей вокруг города]. ITAR-TASS, 26 April 2014</ref> |
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Rebel militias captured three Security Service agents in Horlivka. According to Ukrainian reports, they were tracking a Russian citizen suspect in the murder of Ukrainian MP Volodymyr Rybak.<ref>[http://news.liga.net/news/politics/1522272-sbu_podtverdila_zakhvat_svoikh_sotrudnikov_separatistami.htm СБУ подтвердила захват своих сотрудников сепаратистами]. Liga news, 27 April 2014</ref> |
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At dusk, a pro-Russian checkpoint at [[Soledar]], near Artemivsk, was attacked by Ukrainian airborne troops landed by helicopter. The checkpoint was located at the entrance of an old salt mine used as a dump for obsolete Soviet-era firearms. Russian-language sources report that one militant manning the outpost was wounded and other two captured, although one of them slipped away from his captors.<ref>[http://ria.ru/world/20140427/1005614405.html Бой под украинским Соледаром закончился, силовики похитили ополченца]. Ria Novosti, 27 April 2014</ref> Ukrainian authorities confirmed the operation, and say that a Donets Cossack was taken prisoner.<ref name=":0">[http://www.unian.net/politics/912135-nochyu-pod-slavyanskom-ukrainskie-siloviki-deblokirovali-blokpost-i-shvatili-odnogo-ekstremista-tyimchuk.html Ночью под Славянском украинские силовики деблокировали блокпост и схватили одного экстремиста]. Unian, 27 April 2014</ref> |
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Separatists in Luhansk proclaimed the "[[People's Republic of Luhansk|Luhansk People's Republic]]".<ref>[http://tsn.ua/politika/separatistam-v-lugansku-nevidomi-zhinki-ogolosili-pro-stvorennya-narodnoyi-respubliki-347298.html На мітингу сепаратистів невідомі жінки оголосили про створення "Луганської народної республіки" - Політика - ТСН.ua<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Earlier, rebel forces from Luhansk made an incursion in the city of [[Stakhanov, Ukraine|Stakhanov]], where they were welcomed by a pro-Russian crowd.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/912119-ekstremistyi-stroyat-blokpost-vozle-gorispolkoma-stahanova-na-luganschine-tyimchuk.html Экстремисты строят блокпост возле горисполкома Стаханова на Луганщине]. Unian, 27 April 2014</ref> The militants established a checkpoint outside the city council with the pretext of preventing "a Right Sector attack" and later fell back to Luhansk.<ref name=":0" /><ref>[http://therussiantimes.com/news/10546.html В Стаханове ополченцы предотвратили нападение боевиков Правого сектора]. Russian Times, 27 April 2014</ref> |
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Around 500 pro-Russian activists, some of them in balaclavas and military fatigues, took control of the radio and television broadcasting centre in Donetsk, with the aim of turning off Ukrainian television channels and replacing them with Russian channels.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/news_in_brief/2014/04/140427_or_donetsk_trk.shtml У Донецьку захопили будівлю обласної телерадіокомпанії]. BBC Ukraine, 27 April 2014</ref> |
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An unidentified corpse was found in the River Seversky Donets, not far from the site where the bodies of an student and Ukrainian MP Volodymyr Rybak were disposed.<ref>[http://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/politics/militsiya-vozbudila-delo-po-faktu-ubiystva-muzhchiny-telo-28042014151500 Міліція порушила справу за фактом вбивства чоловіка, тіло якого було знайдено на місці загибелі депутата міськради під Слов'янському]. RBK, 28 April 2014</ref> |
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A Swedish member of the OSCE mission, who had been taken hostage by rebel forces at Sloviansk, was released 'for medical reasons'.<ref name=":1" /> |
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===28 April=== |
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Kharkiv mayor Gennady Kernes was critically injured when a hitman shot him in the back.<ref name=":1">[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10792855/Kharkiv-mayor-shot-in-assassination-attempt-as-sanctions-imposed.html Kharkiv mayor shot in assassination attempt as sanctions imposed], by Roland Oliphant. The telegraph, 28 April 2014 |
Kharkiv mayor Gennady Kernes was critically injured when a hitman shot him in the back.<ref name=":1">[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10792855/Kharkiv-mayor-shot-in-assassination-attempt-as-sanctions-imposed.html Kharkiv mayor shot in assassination attempt as sanctions imposed], by Roland Oliphant. The telegraph, 28 April 2014 |
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One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another wounded by an improvised explosive device in Donetsk oblast.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/28/7023883/ Від вибуху на Донеччині постраждало двоє військових, один з них помер]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 28 April 2014</ref> There was an exchange of gunfire between pro-Russian militias and Ukrainian security forces at Kramatorsk airport. Two Ukrainian servicemen were injured.<ref>[http://www.spbdnevnik.ru/news/2014-04-28/boeyts-sbu-i-soldat-vv-mvd-ukrainy-raneny-v-khode-obstrela-aerodroma-kramatorska/ Боец СБУ и солдат ВВ МВД Украины ранены в ходе обстрела аэродрома Краматорска]. Saint Petersburg Newspaper, 28 April 2014</ref> |
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The city of [[Kostiantynivka]] was taken over by 20 pro-Russian militants who set up several checkpoints and barricades.<ref name=":1" /><ref>[http://tsn.ua/foto/boyoviki-privezli-do-viddilku-miliciyi-kostyantinivki-mishki-z-piskom-i-vivisili-sviy-prapor-347331.html Бойовики привезли до Костянтинівки мішки з піском і вивісили свій прапор над мерією]. TSN, 28 April 2014</ref> |
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Timur Yudashev, the commander of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' special troops in Luhansk, was abducted at the local bus station and taken to the Security Service building, occupied by pro-Russian militants.<ref>[http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3355584-v-luhanskoi-oblasty-pokhytyly-orhanyzatora-spetsbatalona-mvd-samooborona В Луганской области похитили организатора спецбатальона МВД – самооборона]. Korrespondent.net, 28 April 2014</ref> |
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Separatists attacked a Ukrainian unity rally in Donetsk, leaving 14 injured.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/912691-posle-napadeniya-na-mirnyiy-miting-v-donetske-byili-travmirovanyi-14-chelovek.html После нападения на мирный митинг в Донецке были травмированы 14 человек : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Four were allegedly taken hostage by pro-Russian separatists and held in the former Party of Regions headquarters.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/912708-v-donetske-chetvero-uchastnikov-proukrainskogo-mitinga-vzyatyi-v-zalojniki-separatistami-organizatoryi-mitinga.html В Донецке сепаратисты взяли в заложники 7 человек : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Separatists in Luhansk stormed and seized the RSA building raising Russian and Luhansk Republic flags.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/04/29/7023959/ Луганські сепаратисти захопили ОДА | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Approximately 3,000 were involved in the raid, and police defected to the side of the protesters and adorned St. George ribbons.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/912987-v-luganske-separatistyi-vzyali-shturmom-oga-pravoohraniteli-pereshli-na-storonu-mitinguyuschih.html В Луганске сепаратисты взяли штурмом ОГА, правоохранители перешли на сторону митингующих : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Lawyer Igor Chudovsky was shot twice by separatists for refusing to make a televised address on their behalf.<ref>[http://pressimus.com/Interpreter_Mag/press/2513 Pressimus | Press | Published by Interpreter_Mag<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The city of [[Pervomaisk, Luhansk Oblast]], was also seized by the rebels.<ref>В Первомайске захватили горсовет. Ukrayinska Pravda, 29 April 2014</ref> Two pro-Russian checkpoints were dismantled by Ukrainian forces, one at Cherkasy and another near Sloviansk.<ref>Силовики розблокували 2 блокпости на Донеччині. Ukrayinska Pravda, 29 April 2014 |
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Acting Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov said that "security forces are unable to quickly take the situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions under control". "The security bodies ... are unable to carry out their duties of protecting citizens. They are helpless in those matters. Moreover, some of those units are either helping or cooperating with terrorist organizations."<ref>{{cite news |title=Kiev: Forces ‘helpless’ to restore order in east |agency=Associated Press |newspaper=Washington Post |date=30 April 2014 |accessdate=30 April 2014 |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/another-building-seized-in-east-ukraine/2014/04/30/0527c060-d03e-11e3-a714-be7e7f142085_story.html}}</ref> Rebel militants took over the city councils of Horlivka and [[Alchevsk]], along with other government offices.<ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/kiev-losing-control-eastern-ukraine-249238 Is Kiev Losing Control of Eastern Ukraine?]. Reuters, 30 April 2014 |
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In [[Rubizhne]], Luhansk Oblast, Ukrainian media claimed that a group of women prevented separatists from taking city hall.<ref>[http://112.ua/obshchestvo/v-rubezhnom-zhenschiny-ne-pozvolili-zahvatit-zdanie-gorsoveta-56457.html В Рубежном женщины не позволили захватить здание горсовета - Общество - 112.ua<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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===1 May=== |
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In [[Antratsyt]], Luhansk, separatists seize buildings and flew over the Russian tri-color, flag of Crimea, and [[Pan-Slavic flag]] (mistakenly reported as flag of Netherlands<ref>http://www.5.ua/component/k2/item/382771-na-luhanshchyni-shche-v-odnomu-misti-vyvisyly-rosiiski-prapory</ref>). Separatist forces also seized [[Amvrosiivka]], Donetsk Oblast, where they raised the flag of the Donetsk republic over the town council and ripped out the Ukrainian flag. The city's mayor was snatched from his house and forced to resign.<ref>[http://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/accidents/v-amvrosievke-separatisty-zahvatili-gorsovet-01052014142700 В Амвросіївці сепаратисти захопили міськраду]. RBK, 1 May 2014</ref> The police station at [[Krasnoarmiisk]] was occupied by pro-Russian militias in a bloodless assault.<ref>[http://www.km.ru/world/2014/05/02/protivostoyanie-na-ukraine-2013-14/738921-v-krasnoarmeiske-opolchentsy-zanyali-goro В Красноармейске ополченцы заняли горотдел милиции]. KM.ru, 2 May 2014</ref> |
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In Simferopol, a [[May Day]] parade was held which included support from Ukrainian politician [[Viktor Medvedchuk]], whose column's slogans included "Putin is a guarantor of peace and stability in multiethnic Crimea!"<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/05/1/7024118/ Перше травня у Симферополі: Кокошнікі, плакати Медведчука, оди Путіну | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Pro-Russian and pro-Communist parades were also held in Odessa (2,000 people), Donetsk (10,000 people), Kiev (400 people), Mariupol (1,000 people),<ref>[http://www.0629.com.ua/news/526884 В Мариуполе под флагами ДНР и КПУ проходит первомайская демонстрация (ВИДЕО+ФОТО) | 0629.com.ua - Новости Мариуполя<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Kharkiv (2,000 people), and Luhansk.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/05/1/7024092/ ''Спасибо деду за победу'': У низці міст України - першотравневі демонстрації | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
In Simferopol, a [[May Day]] parade was held which included support from Ukrainian politician [[Viktor Medvedchuk]], whose column's slogans included "Putin is a guarantor of peace and stability in multiethnic Crimea!"<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/05/1/7024118/ Перше травня у Симферополі: Кокошнікі, плакати Медведчука, оди Путіну | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Pro-Russian and pro-Communist parades were also held in Odessa (2,000 people), Donetsk (10,000 people), Kiev (400 people), Mariupol (1,000 people),<ref>[http://www.0629.com.ua/news/526884 В Мариуполе под флагами ДНР и КПУ проходит первомайская демонстрация (ВИДЕО+ФОТО) | 0629.com.ua - Новости Мариуполя<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Kharkiv (2,000 people), and Luhansk.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/05/1/7024092/ ''Спасибо деду за победу'': У низці міст України - першотравневі демонстрації | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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In the city of Donetsk, a pro-Russian crowd stormed and occupied the prosecutor's office. There were clashes with the security forces, which left 26 wounded, one of them a serviceman.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/01/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian activists clash with police in Donetsk], by Arwa Damon and Laura Smith-Sparks. CNN International, 1 May 2014 |
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</ref><ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/05/1/7024132/ При штурме прокуратуры в Донецке пострадало 26 человек, 4 – с огнестрельным]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 1 May 2014 |
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In Moscow, protesters carrying the Ukrainian flag were arrested on sight.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/05/1/7024111/ У Москві людей затримали за прапор та гімн України | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
In Moscow, protesters carrying the Ukrainian flag were arrested on sight.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/05/1/7024111/ У Москві людей затримали за прапор та гімн України | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Ukraine re-adopted conscription.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/05/1/7024123/ В УКРАЇНІ ПОНОВЛЕНО ВІЙСЬКОВИЙ ПРИЗОВ | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ukraine reinstates conscription as crisis deepens |work=BBC |date=1 May 2014 |accessdate=1 May 2014 |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27247428}}</ref> |
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At dawn, Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale operation to retake Sloviansk.<ref name="move">{{cite news | url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27250026 | title=Government forces 'move on Sloviansk' | work=BBC News | date=2 May 2014 | accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref> There were reports of gunfire, explosions, and a military helicopter opening fire, and separatists said one [[Mil Mi-24|Mi-24]] helicopter had been shot down,<ref name="move" /><ref>[http://www.trust.org/item/20140502034153-9eh7a Pro-Russian rebels in Slaviansk say Ukraine tries to retake town, gunfire heard<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and one of the pilots captured.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/05/2/7024139/ Сепаратисти "взяли" українського льотчика]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 2 May 2014</ref> Separatist authorities said that three militants and two civilians were killed in the clashes. The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that up to nine checkpoints around Sloviansk were seized. They also acknowledge the shooting down of two helicopters and the death of two airmen.<ref name=":0" /> Seven servicemen were wounded.<ref>[http://itar-tass.com/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/1162845 Турчинов: спецоперация в Славянске разворачивается медленнее, чем хотелось бы]. ITAR-TASS, 2 May 2014</ref> The fighting died down by afternoon.<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-anti-separatist-ukraine-20140502,0,2211030.story?track=rss#axzz30YpIWZcM Ukraine forces move against separatists; copters shot down, killing 2]. Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2014</ref> |
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Later, a rally by about 1,500 pro-government demonstrators in [[Odessa]] was attacked by pro-Russian militants with batons and helmets, leaving many dead and wounded.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/140502/pro-ukrainians-pro-russians-clash-odessa | title=Pro-Ukrainians, pro-Russians clash in Odessa | work=Global Post | date=2 May 2014 | agency=Agence France-Presse | accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://rt.com/news/156424-odessa-ukraine-clash-autonomy/ | title=Molotov cocktails in Ukraine's Odessa as pro- and anti-Maidan rallies clash | work=Russia Today | date=2 May 2014 | accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/914038-v-besporyadkah-v-odesse-pogibli-uje-chetyire-cheloveka-smi.html В беспорядках в Одессе погибли уже четыре человека – СМИ]</ref> The militants were later overwhelmed by the protesters, forcing them to retreat to and occupy the Trade Unions House.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/914049-v-odesse-proukrainskie-aktivistyi-likvidirovali-lager-separatistov.html В Одессе проукраинские активисты ликвидировали лагерь сепаратистов : Новости УНИАН<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Whilst defending the building, the militants tossed rocks and Molotov cocktails at the protesters below, and also opened fire upon them.<ref name="go52">{{cite news|last=Amos|first=Howard|title=Ukraine clashes: dozens reported dead after Odessa building fire|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/02/ukraine-dead-odessa-building-fire|date=2 May 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/473754/Dozens-killed-by-smoke-as-Ukraine-moves-closer-to-civil-war Dozens killed by smoke as Ukraine moves closer to civil war | World | News | Daily Express<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Police said at least three people were shot dead and fifteen others were wounded in the clashes, and another thirty-one people died whilst trapped in the burning Trade Unions House.<ref name="dead">{{cite news | url=http://www.voanews.com/content/gunfire-blasts-heard-in-eastern-ukraine/1905925.html | title=Ukraine Chaos Spreads to Odessa as 38 Killed in Fire Related to Unrest | work=Voice of America | date=2 May 2014 | accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://timer.od.ua/news/ofitsial_no_na_kulikovom_pole_pogib_31_chelovek_na_grecheskoy_chetvero_ostorojno_foto_415.html Официально: на Куликовом поле погиб 31 человек, на Греческой — четверо (осторожно, фото) • Таймер<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/05/2/7024213/ МВС уточнив: у пожежі в Одесі загинула 31 особа | Українська правда<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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President Turchynov issued a statement informing that 'armed saboteurs' attempted to cross into Ukraine overnight from Russia, but were pushed back by Ukrainian border troops.<ref>http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/05/02/ukraines-acting-president-says-russian-a-idUKL6N0NO2Z620140502</ref> |
President Turchynov issued a statement informing that 'armed saboteurs' attempted to cross into Ukraine overnight from Russia, but were pushed back by Ukrainian border troops.<ref>http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/05/02/ukraines-acting-president-says-russian-a-idUKL6N0NO2Z620140502</ref> |
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The Federal Security Service's (FSB) border service said information from the Ukrainian side about an alleged attempt by Russian "sabotage groups" to cross into Ukraine from Russia "did not correspond with reality."<ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/russia-denies-saboteurs-tried-cross-ukraine-border-report-160421076.html Russia denies saboteurs tried to cross Ukraine border: report - Yahoo News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
The Federal Security Service's (FSB) border service said information from the Ukrainian side about an alleged attempt by Russian "sabotage groups" to cross into Ukraine from Russia "did not correspond with reality."<ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/russia-denies-saboteurs-tried-cross-ukraine-border-report-160421076.html Russia denies saboteurs tried to cross Ukraine border: report - Yahoo News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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=== 3 May === |
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A Ukrainian military recruiting center in Luhansk was stormed by pro-Russian militants after an initial assault was repelled by the recruits. Two Ukrainian soldiers were injured and a militant was killed in the clashes. The separatists seized weapons and took the recruits to an undisclosed location.<ref>[http://ukr.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/vo-vremya-shturma-voinskoy-chasti-v-luganske-separatisty-ranili-dvuh-soldat-srochnikov-517669.html Подробиці штурму військової частини в Луганську]. Segodnya, 4 May 2014</ref> Five [[State Border Guard Service of Ukraine|Ukrainian border guards]] were kidnapped by armed militants from their outpost in Stanichno, Luhansk Oblast. They were robbed of their weapons and released the following day.<ref>[http://interfax.com.ua/news/general/203366.html Пограничники Луганского погранотряда, захваченные неизвестными в субботу, освобождены – Госпогранслужба Украины]. Interfax, 5 May 2014</ref> Ten people were reported to be killed during intense fighting around Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.<ref>[http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2014/05/03/prorussia_insurgents_in_slovyansk_release_military_observers.html Ukrainian troops advance on two key breakaway cities], by Peter Leonard. Associated Press, 3 May 2014 |
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=== 4 May === |
=== 4 May === |
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Sixty pro-Russian demonstrators stormed the police headquarters at Odessa and released 67 people held in custody over the 2 May's deadly clashes.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/04/pro-russia-prisoners-released-militants-storm-odessa-police-headquarters Prisoners released as pro-Russia activists storm Odessa police HQ], by Howard Amos. The Guardian, 4 May 2014 |
Sixty pro-Russian demonstrators stormed the police headquarters at Odessa and released 67 people held in custody over the 2 May's deadly clashes.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/04/pro-russia-prisoners-released-militants-storm-odessa-police-headquarters Prisoners released as pro-Russia activists storm Odessa police HQ], by Howard Amos. The Guardian, 4 May 2014 |
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</ref> At early morning, four Ukrainian armoured vehicles attacked a separatist checkpoint at Kostiantynivka; there was an engagement with snipers who fired from the local television tower.<ref>Військові обстріляли блокпост в Костянтинівці. Korrespondent.net, 4 May 2014</ref> Ukrainian forces withdrew from Kramatorsk's streets to their base at the local airport.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/05/4/7024347/ Украинские войска оставили Краматорск]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 4 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 5 May === |
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Four Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 30 wounded in fresh fighting around Sloviansk. The self-proclaimed mayor of the city stated that seven militants were killed, along with three civilians. The engagement begun when an armoured Ukrainian convoy was ambushed by pro-Russian forces at Semeniivka, in the outskirts of Sloviansk. According to witnesses, the local gas station 'exploded in a wall of flame', as result of the clashes. A dozen of rebel militiamen where seen heading to the area on two armoured personnel carriers five minutes into the ambush.<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-ukraine-slovyansk-20140506-story.html#axzz30tRBjuqw Ukraine troops ambushed by pro-Russia gunmen in eastern town; 14 die]. Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2014 |
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</ref> A Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter was shot down by a heavy machine gun manned by the rebels and crashed into a river; its crew survived. The Ukrainian government accused the pro-Russian militias of using heavy weapons, including mortars.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27280814 Ukraine soldiers killed in renewed Sloviansk fighting]. BBC News, 5 May 2014 |
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</ref><ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/anti-terrorist-operation-continues-in-donetsk-oblast-live-updates-346313.html Interior Ministry: Four Ukrainian soldiers killed, 30 wounded in anti-terrorist operation in Sloviansk] Kyiv post, 5 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 6 May === |
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Separatist demonstrators and militants set up barricades and burned tyres in Mariupol downtown as gunfire erupted in the airport area.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/05/6/7024573/ В центре Мариуполя горят шины, у воинской части слышны выстрелы]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 6 May 2014</ref> It was later learned that Ukrainian special forces engaged pro-Russian militants, killing one and capturing two. The rebels had fired upon a Ukrainian military convoy, injuring a bus driver. The Ukrainian government later claimed that the city was cleared of separatists<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/05/7/7024612/ Мариуполь под контролем властей, 1 террорист убит, 2 в плену]. Ukrayinske Pravda, 7 May 2014</ref> and the barricades around the city council removed.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/05/7/7024594/ Мариупольский горсовет освобожден, разбирают баррикады]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 7 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 7 May === |
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Pro-Russian demonstrators re-occupied the Mariupol city hall after the Ukrainian security forces withdrew from the building.<ref>[http://polit.ru/news/2014/05/07/army_out/ Украинские военные ушли из горсовета Мариуполя]. Polit.ru, 7 May 2014</ref> They were later attacked by special troops using tear gas, which according to pro-Russian sources left 15 people affected.<ref>[http://polit.ru/news/2014/05/07/tear_gas/ Ополченцы Мариуполя заявили о 15 пострадавших от слезоточивого газа]. Polit.ru, 7 May 2014 |
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</ref> A pro-Russian spokeswoman said that five militants were killed and 15 captured during the Ukrainian operation to retake the city.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/07/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Report: Putin wants delay in referendum in Ukraine's Donetsk region]. CNN, 7 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 8 May === |
=== 8 May === |
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Representatives of the Republics of Lugansk and Donetsk announced that they will go ahead with the 11 May referendum as scheduled, despite Vladimir Putin's calls to have it suspended.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/08/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 Pro-Russian separatists defy Putin call to delay referendum in Ukraine]. CNN, 8 May 2014</ref> |
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One unidentified person was killed and two others wounded during an armed hot pursuit between two civilian-type vehicles that ended when the cars bypassed a rebel checkpoint at Alexandreevka. The two vehicles were fired at by the miltiamen manning the roadblock.<ref>[http://tvrain.ru/articles/luganskaja_militsija_soobschila_o_pogibshem_v_perestrelke_na_blokpostu_opolchentsev-368107/ Луганская милиция сообщила о погибшем в перестрелке на блокпосту «ополченцев»]. Tvrain.com, 8 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/204088.html One killed in shootout near checkpoint in Luhansk region – police]. Interfax, 8 May 2014 |
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Pro-Russian militias attacked a Ukrainian checkpoint in Andreevka, near Sloviansk. The Ukrainian troops returned fire, and destroyed two civilian-type cars used by the rebels using RPGs.<ref>[http://news.liga.net/news/politics/1658183-boeviki_nochyu_obstrelyali_blokpost_ato_mvd.htm Боевики ночью обстреляли блокпост АТО в Славянске – МВД]. Liga News, 8 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/203989.html Ukraine security forces say two cars belonging to attackers destroyed]. Interfax, 8 May 2014</ref> |
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A police motorcade carrying pro-Russian detainees was attacked by a lone armed man driving a civilian car at [[Reshetylivka]], [[Poltava Oblast]]. Security Service personnel fired back and killed the driver.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/05/8/7024767/ На Полтавщине напали на милицейский конвой с сепаратистами, есть погибший]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 8 May 2014</ref> |
A police motorcade carrying pro-Russian detainees was attacked by a lone armed man driving a civilian car at [[Reshetylivka]], [[Poltava Oblast]]. Security Service personnel fired back and killed the driver.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/05/8/7024767/ На Полтавщине напали на милицейский конвой с сепаратистами, есть погибший]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 8 May 2014</ref> |
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At evening, 40 armed men got out two minivans and surrounded a customs post at Izvaryne, Luhansk Oblast, giving the Ukrainian border guards 30 seconds to lay down their weapons. When the guards refused, the intruders threw petrol bombs on the facilities, igniting a fire that was later extinguished. The guards opened fire, causing the attackers to flee. The customs post was left inoperable.<ref>[http://www.gazeta.ru/politics/news/2014/05/09/n_6139425.shtml На российско-украинской границе неизвестные подожгли таможенный пункт]. Gazeta.ua, 9 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article/499840.html?utm_campaign=DTN+Russia:&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Ukraine Border Guards Thwart Attack at Luhansk Checkpoint | News | The Moscow Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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===9 May=== |
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An Orthodox priest was shot dead when he tried to talk to militiamen at a checkpoint in Kostiantynivka.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/916302-v-konstantinovke-terroristyi-zastrelili-svyaschennika-jurnalist.html В Константиновке террористы застрелили священника – журналист]. Unian, 9 May 2014</ref> |
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The town council at [[Avdiivka]] was taken over by unidentified personnel.<ref>[http://www.gazeta.ru/politics/news/2014/05/09/n_6139457.shtml В Авдеевке Донецкой области неизвестные захватили здание горсовета]. Gazeta, 9 May 2014 |
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There were deadly clashes at [[Mariupol]], where 60 separatists attempted to take over the police station. The attack was beaten-off, but the building was left in flames. The Ukrainian Internal Affairs Ministry claim that 20 rebels were killed, and four captured. The Ukrainians acknowledge one killed and five wounded.<ref>[http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3360776-u-mariupoli-znyschyly-20-separatystiv-sche-chotyrokh-vzialy-v-polon-avakov У Маріуполі знищили 20 сепаратистів, ще чотирьох взяли в полон – Аваков]. Korrespondent.net, 9 May 2014</ref> It was later learned that the police superintendent had been abducted by the militiamen.<ref>[http://www.aif.ru/euromaidan/uanews/1165786 В Мариуполе похитили начальника милиции города]. Argumenti i Facti, 9 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 10 May === |
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The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine announced the deaths of a Lieutenant Colonel and an artillery soldier during the battle at Mariupol. The vehicle of the Colonel was ambushed while in route to the police station, while the soldier was killed in the assault of the building.<ref>[http://www.ukrinform.ua/ukr/news/minoboroni_demidenko_ta_eysman_zaginuli_yak_geroii_1937214 Міноборони: Демиденко та Ейсман загинули, як герої]. Ukrinfo, 10 May 2014</ref> |
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Armed separatists entered the [[Great Patriotic War]] museum at Donetsk, stealing a [[PTRS-41]] antitank rifle and two AK-47s replicas.<ref>[http://fakty.ictv.ua/ua/index/read-news/id/1514815 Бойовики на Донеччині викрали з музею протитанкову зброю]. Fakty, 11 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 11 May === |
=== 11 May === |
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[[Donetsk and Luhansk status referendums, 2014|Two independence referenda]] were held in the self-proclaimed [[Donetsk People's Republic|republics of Donetsk]] and [[Luhansk People's Republic#Proclamation of the Luhansk People's Republic|Luhansk]]. In Donetsk, the organizers stated that 89% voted in favour of self-rule, with 10% against, on a turnout of nearly 75%.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27360146 | title=Ukraine rebels hold referendums in Donetsk and Luhansk | work=BBC News | date=11 May 2014 | accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref> In Luhansk, the organizers stated that 96.2% voted for separation.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/12/us-ukraine-crisis-referendum-idUSBREA4B06Q20140512 Results show 96.2 percent support for self-rule in east Ukraine region: RIA]</ref> These results could not be independently verified.<ref>[http://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-news/20140511-insurgents-say-ukraine-region-opts-for-sovereignty.ece Insurgents say Ukraine region opts for sovereignty] Dallas News, 11 May 2014</ref> |
[[Donetsk and Luhansk status referendums, 2014|Two independence referenda]] were held in the self-proclaimed [[Donetsk People's Republic|republics of Donetsk]] and [[Luhansk People's Republic#Proclamation of the Luhansk People's Republic|Luhansk]]. In Donetsk, the organizers stated that 89% voted in favour of self-rule, with 10% against, on a turnout of nearly 75%.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27360146 | title=Ukraine rebels hold referendums in Donetsk and Luhansk | work=BBC News | date=11 May 2014 | accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref> In Luhansk, the organizers stated that 96.2% voted for separation.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/12/us-ukraine-crisis-referendum-idUSBREA4B06Q20140512 Results show 96.2 percent support for self-rule in east Ukraine region: RIA]</ref> These results could not be independently verified.<ref>[http://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-news/20140511-insurgents-say-ukraine-region-opts-for-sovereignty.ece Insurgents say Ukraine region opts for sovereignty] Dallas News, 11 May 2014</ref> |
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In Krasnoarmesk, a masked gang presented themselves as a special Ukrainian unit called "Dnepr", with the declared intention of preventing the take over of the city hall by separatists. As a crowd gathered in front of the building to protest, the gunmen open fire, killing two civilians and injuring another.<ref>[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/masked-gang-kills-civilians-and-feeds-fears-of-a-fascist-kiev-1.1792573 Masked gang kills civilians and feeds fears of a fascist Kiev], by Daniel McLaughlin. [[The Irish Times]], 13 May 2014 |
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=== 13 May === |
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Six Ukrainian soldiers were killed by separatists when a military convoy was ambushed at Oktyabrski, a village 20 km from Kramatorsk.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/13/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/ Ukraine: 6 soldiers killed in ambush], by Laura Smith-Spark, Atika<strong> </strong>Shubert and<strong> </strong>Kellie Morgan. CNN, 13 May 2014 |
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</ref> A seventh soldier died of wounds.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-crisis-6-government-soldiers-killed-and-8-wounded-in-kramatorsk-9364655.html Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian separatists kill seven government soldiers in ambush]. The Independent, 13 May 2014 |
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</ref> The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence also reported one rebel killed and four wounded.<ref>[http://ua.euronews.com/2014/05/14/ukranian-parliament-holds-minute-s-silence-for-seven-dead-soldiers/ Міністерство оборони оприлюднило деталі нападу бойовиків, який забрав життя 7 військових] Euronews, 14 May 2014</ref> One Ukrainian [[BTR-80|BTR personnel carrier]] and a [[GAZ-66]] truck were destroyed.<ref>[http://gazeta.ua/articles/np/_pid-kramatorskom-snajperi-teroristiv-dobivali-poranenih-ukrayinskih-desantnikiv/557548 Під Краматорськом снайпери терористів добивали поранених українських десантників]. Gazeta.ua, 13 May 2014</ref> |
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Separatist leaders stated that Luhansk 'People's Governor' Valery Bolotov was injured in an assassination attempt, which they blamed on Ukrainian authorities.<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/luhansk-separatists-say-their-chief-bolotov-wounded-347628.html Luhansk separatists say their chief wounded in assassination attempt] Kyivpost, 13 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 14 May === |
=== 14 May === |
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Ukrainian President [[Oleksander Turchinov]] claimed that the Ukrainian National Guard destroyed a pro-Russian base at Kramatorsk and a fortified area at Sloviansk. He also claimed that the TV tower at Sloviansk was under Ukrainian control.<ref>[http://www.rbcdaily.ru/world/562949991460972 Под Краматорском уничтожена военная база ополченцев, сообщил Турчинов]. RBC, 15 May 2014</ref> |
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An explosion in the [[Ivano-Frankivsk]] pipeline, in Western Ukraine, was dubbed a "terrorist attack" by Ukrainian authorities.<ref>[http://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/accidents/sbu-kvalifitsirovala-vzryv-gazoprovoda-v-ivano-frankovskoy-14052014153200 СБУ квалифицировала взрыв газопровода в Ивано-Франковской области как теракт]. RBC, 18 May 2014</ref> |
An explosion in the [[Ivano-Frankivsk]] pipeline, in Western Ukraine, was dubbed a "terrorist attack" by Ukrainian authorities.<ref>[http://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/accidents/sbu-kvalifitsirovala-vzryv-gazoprovoda-v-ivano-frankovskoy-14052014153200 СБУ квалифицировала взрыв газопровода в Ивано-Франковской области как теракт]. RBC, 18 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 15 May === |
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Separatists sources claim that the Ukrainian army shot and killed three civilians in Kramatorsk.<ref>[http://www.ntv.ru/novosti/971557 Под Краматорском силовики расстреляли автомобили с мирными жителями: убиты трое]. NTV, 15 May 2014</ref> |
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Ukrainian sources reported three pro-Russian assaults on three military outposts in the area of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, one of them on troops guarding the local television tower. During this attack rebel forces used [[BMD-2]]<nowiki/>s and automatic fire.<ref>[http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/v-rayone-ato-boeviki-nanesli-tri-udara-po-silovikam-voennym-udalos-otbitsya-520833.html В районе АТО боевики нанесли три удара по силовикам, военным удалось отбиться]. Segodnya, 16 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 16 May === |
=== 16 May === |
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Ukrainian sources said that a joint police and [[Security Service of Ukraine|security service]] team arrested the commander of the [[Army of the South-East|South-Eastern Army]] in [[Luhansk]].<ref name="South-East Army commander arrested in Luhansk - minister" /> They stated that the detainee, Oleksiy Relke, was taken to [[Kiev]].<ref name="South-East Army commander arrested in Luhansk - minister">[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/205234.html "South-East Army" commander arrested in Luhansk – minister], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (16 May 2014)</ref> Ukraine's prosecutor general classified the self-declared republics as terrorist organizations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/ukraines-prosecutor-general-classifies-self-declared-donetsk-and-luhansk-republics-as-terrorist-organizations-348212.html|title=Ukraine's prosecutor general classifies self-declared Donetsk and Luhansk republics as terrorist organizations|work=www.kyivpost.com|date=16 May 2014|accessdate=16 May 2014}}</ref> |
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In the city of Donetsk, a group of 130 armed militants from the "Vostok" battalion surrounded the Eastern territorial command of the Ukrainian National Guard and asked the military personnel inside to lay down their weapons. The rebels eventually took control of the premises after a number of volunteers from the National Guard swore loyalty to the Donetsk republic. The remaining troops were relocated to another barracks. The pro-Russian militia seized an undetermined number of small arms.<ref>[http://ru.tsn.ua/politika/v-nacgvardii-zayavlyayut-o-predatelyah-kontraktnikah-kotorye-prisyagnuli-na-vernost-dnr-366101.html В Нацгвардии заявляют о предателях-контрактниках, которые присягнули на верность "ДНР"]. TSN.ua, 16 May 2014</ref> |
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Two Ukrainian soldiers were injured when their base in Kharkiv Oblast was attacked by pro-Russian militias from Donetsk.<ref>[http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/smi-separatisty-nochyu-napali-na-bazu-ato-pod-izyumom-raneny-dva-boyca-nacgvardii-145164_.html Сепаратисты ночью напали на базу АТО под Изюмом, ранены два бойца Нацгвардии]. ZN.ua, 16 May 2014</ref> |
Two Ukrainian soldiers were injured when their base in Kharkiv Oblast was attacked by pro-Russian militias from Donetsk.<ref>[http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/smi-separatisty-nochyu-napali-na-bazu-ato-pod-izyumom-raneny-dva-boyca-nacgvardii-145164_.html Сепаратисты ночью напали на базу АТО под Изюмом, ранены два бойца Нацгвардии]. ZN.ua, 16 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 17 May === |
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A man was shot and killed and another wounded after the civilian-type vehicle they were riding in passed through a pro-Russian checkpoint in the village of Yubileyniy, Luhansk Oblast. Two women were hit and injured by the driverless car.<ref>[http://donbass.ua/news/lugansk/2014/05/17/na-luganskom-blokpostu-rasstreljali-avtomobil-sredi-postradavshih-dve-zhenschiny.html На луганском блокпосту расстреляли автомобиль: среди пострадавших – две женщины]. Donbass.ua, 17 May 2014</ref> |
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At least 50 armed assailants took over a key gas-pumping facility in Kramatorsk<ref>[http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/events/3364485-u-kramatorsku-ozbroieni-luidy-zakhopyly-budivlui-donbastranshazu У Краматорську озброєні люди захопили будівлю Донбастрансгазу]. Korrespondent.net, 17 May 2014</ref> |
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Luhansk "people's governor" Valeriy Bolotov was briefly detained by Ukrainian border guards at a border checkpoint in Dovzhanskiy. Bolotov was eventually released by 200 armed militants after a bloodless assault on the outpost.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/17/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/index.html?hpt=ieu_c2 Ukraine: Armed men free detained pro-Russian leader after checkpoint attack]. CNN, 17 May 2014 |
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Ukrainian officials claim that a pro-Russian militant was killed in clashes with Ukrainian military forces around Sloviansk.<ref name=":2" /> |
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=== 18 May === |
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There was sporadic mortar and RPG fire against Kramatorsk airfield from 17 to 18 May, and an attempted assault by pro-Russian forces. No victims were reported among the Ukrainian troops or the civilian population.<ref name=":2">[http://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/accidents/terroristy-s-samogo-utra-vedut-postoyannyy-obstrel-blokposta-18052014121000 Террористы с самого утра ведут постоянный обстрел блокпоста силовиков под Краматорском, – ИС]. RBC, 18 May 2014</ref> The self-proclaimed mayor of Sloviansk claimed that Ukrainian mortar fire damaged a railway bridge in the village of Andiivka during the engagements.<ref>[[Railway bridge#By use|Из минометов уничтожен железнодорожный мост под Славянском]]. Pravda, 17 May 2014</ref> |
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Stankhanov Ferroalloy Plant at Luhansk stopped working after pro-Russian militants fired at and disabled two transformers, cutting off power supply to the facilities. Six furnaces were turned off.<ref>[http://podrobnosti.ua/accidents/2014/05/18/976538.html Террористы в Стаханове обстреляли ферросплавный завод]. Podrovnosti, 18 May 2014 </ref> |
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=== 19 May === |
=== 19 May === |
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A rebel mortar attack on Ukrainian positions at Mount Karachun, near Sloviansk, left one soldier killed and three wounded.<ref>[http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/odin-ukrainskiy-boec-pogib-esche-troe-raneny-v-rezultate-minometnogo-obstrela-pod-slavyanskom-145293_.html Один украинский боец погиб, еще трое ранены в результате минометного обстрела под Славянском]. ZN, 19 May 2014</ref> Pro-Russian sources claim that the village of Semeniivka and two neighbours south of Sloviansk were damaged by Ukrainian artillery fire.<ref>[http://www.ntv.ru/novosti/977836/ Украинская артиллерия разрушила жилые дома в Славянске]. NTV, 20 May 2014</ref> |
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The Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs reported a rebel attack on a military checkpoint at Amvrosiivka, Donetsk Oblast. Some 50 pro-Russian militiamen arrived on ten vehicles an opened fire, but were repelled after a 30-minute shootout. One separatist was killed, another was captured and seven injured.<ref>[http://telegraf.com.ua/ukraina/mestnyiy/1290133-minoboronyi-rasskazali-o-deystviyah-na-blokpostu-vozle-amvrosievki.html Минобороны: Военные на блокпосту возле Амвросиевки убили и захватили в плен по одному боевику, семерых ранили]. Telegraf, 19 May 2014</ref> |
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President Turchynov accused the Communist Party of collaborating with separatist insurgents and petitioned the Justice Ministry to ban the party.<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/multimedia/video-2/ukraine-news-one-turchynov-accuses-communists-of-separatist-insurgency-role-348493.html Ukraine News One: Turchynov accuses communists of separatist insurgency role (VIDEO)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
President Turchynov accused the Communist Party of collaborating with separatist insurgents and petitioned the Justice Ministry to ban the party.<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/multimedia/video-2/ukraine-news-one-turchynov-accuses-communists-of-separatist-insurgency-role-348493.html Ukraine News One: Turchynov accuses communists of separatist insurgency role (VIDEO)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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A peace rally through Mariupol was cancelled at the last minute because of threats from pro-Russia armed groups.<ref name="APM20514" /> |
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In a late in the evening emergency address broadcast by his own [[Ukrayina (TV channel)|Ukrayina TV]] [[Ukrainian oligarch]] and biggest [[business mogul]] of the region [[Rinat Akhmetov]] claimed the representative "of this [[Donetsk People's Republic]]" were committing "[[genocide]] of [[Donbass]]".<ref name="APM20514">[https://news.pn/en/politics/104499 Akhmetov called a strike at the enterprises in protest], Ukrainian Media Group (20 May 2014)<br>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27483719 Ukrainian tycoon Rinat Akhmetov confronts rebellion], [[BBC News]] (20 May 2014)<br>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/205611.html Akhmetov's "Peace March" in Donetsk took 20 minutes], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (20 May 2014)<br>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/205526.html Businessman Akhmetov condemns 'genocide of Donbas,' calls for peaceful rally against 'Donetsk People's Republic'], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (20 May 2014)</ref> |
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=== 20 May === |
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A so-called Peace March was held in the stadium [[Donbass Arena]] in [[Donetsk]] accompanied by cars beeping their horns at noon, organized by Rinat Akhmetov.<ref name="APM20514" /> [[BBC News]] and [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] reported that some vehicles were attacked by separatists and that a group of gunmen had threatened (at) the offices of several city taxi services not to take part.<ref name="APM20514" /><ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/05/20/7025858/ In Donbass buzzing sirens: warning strike], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (20 May 2014)</ref> Akhmetov has vowed that "siren [will be] ringing every day at noon across all of Donbas until peace is established".<ref name="APM20514" /> |
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Armed separatists began to build concrete permanent checkpoints just 8 km from the Ukrainian-Russian border.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/920019-v-donetskoy-oblasti-vblizi-granitsyi-desyatki-boevikov-ustanavlivayut-betonnyie-blokpostyi.html В Донецкой области вблизи границы десятки боевиков устанавливают бетонные блокпосты]. Unian, 20 May 2014</ref> |
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Rebel forces carried out another mortar attack on Ukrainian troops at Mount Karachun, wounding four soldiers.<ref>[http://news.liga.net/news/politics/1810234-v_rezultate_obstrela_pod_slavyanskom_raneny_4_silovika_tymchuk.htm В результате обстрела под Славянском ранены 4 силовика – Тымчук]. Liga, 20 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 21 May === |
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It was reported that the separatist controlled one-third of the electoral commissions in Donbas. Ukrainian troops, meanwhile, were in charge of three electoral districts in Donetsk and the polling stations at Dobropillia, [[Olexandrivka]], [[Velikonovosilkivsky]] and [[Chervonoarmiisk (Donetsk Oblast)|Chervonoarmiisk]].<ref>Сепаратисти контролюють понад третину виборчих комісій на Донбасі. Interfax, 21 May 2014</ref> |
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In Mariupol militants set up a [[Picketing (protest)|picket line]] in front of two plants owned by Ukrainian oligarch Rinat Akhmetov, who called for a campaign against separatism.<ref>[http://www.interfax.ru/377324 Два пикета в поддержку ДНР прошли в Мариуполе около заводов олигарха Ахметова]. Interfax, 21 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 22 May === |
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At [[Volnovakha]], Donetsk Oblast, 16 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 12 wounded<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/news_in_brief/2014/05/140522_it_volnovaxa_casualties.shtml Під Волновахою загинули 16 бійців – МОЗ]. BBC Ukraina, 22 May 2014</ref> when armed separatists attacked the checkpoint they were manning with machine gun fire, hand grenades, rocket propelled grenades and mortar rounds.<ref name="autogenerated2">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/politics/2014/05/140521_volnovaha_shooting_dt.shtml Міноборони: є загиблі українські військові біля Рубіжного та Волновахи]. BBC Ukraina, 22 May 2014</ref> Later, another two soldiers died of wounds, bringing the Ukrainian death toll to 18.<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/ukrainian-army-death-toll-in-volnovakha-soars-to-18-349005.html Ukrainian army death toll in Volnovakha soars to 18]. Kyiv Post, 23 May 2014 |
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</ref> A pro-Russian officer, Colonel Igor Bezler, claimed that he led the ambush, and showed weapons and identification cards of two Ukrainian soldiers allegedly captured after the battle, in an improvised press conference at Horlivka. He also acknowledged the death of one of his subordinates.<ref>[http://ipress.ua/news/pidpolkovnyk_gru_vzyav_vidpovidalnist_za_biynyu_pid_volnovahoyu_66003.html Підполковник ГРУ взяв відповідальність за бійню під Волновахою]. IPress.ua, 23 May 2014</ref> |
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A Ukrainian military convoy was blocked and ambushed by rebel forces at a bridge in [[Rubizhne]], Luhansk Oblast.<ref name="autogenerated2" /><ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/multimedia/photo/burned-houses-military-vehicles-remain-after-fierce-fight-in-luhansk-oblast-that-killed-at-least-nine-people-on-may-22-349531.html Burned houses, military vehicles remain after fierce fight in Luhansk Oblast that killed at least nine people on May 22]. kyivpost.com, 26 May 2014</ref> The bridge, which crossed the [[Seversky Donets River|Seversky Donets]], had previously been blown up by pro-Russian forces.<ref>[http://fakty.ictv.ua/ua/index/read-news/id/1515993 Терористи підірвали міст через Сіверський Донець біля Рубіжного]. Fakty, 22 May 2014</ref> Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and seven wounded,<ref>[http://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/accidents/vo-vremya-vcherashnih-boev-v-rayone-rubezhnogo-pogibli-2-voennosluzhashchih-23052014105600 Во время вчерашних боев в районе Рубежного погибли 2 военнослужащих и до 20 боевиков, – АТО]. RBC, 23 May 2014</ref> while the separatists acknowledged the loss of seven combatants and 16 injured.<ref>[http://gazeta.ua/articles/regions/_7-bojovikiv-ubito-16-poraneno-pid-lisichanskom-projshov-zapeklij-bij/559551 7 бойовиків убито, 16 поранено: під Лисичанськом пройшов запеклий бій]. Gazeta.ua, 22 May 2014</ref> |
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Armed men broke into the town council of [[Torez]], Donetsk Oblast, where they shot and killed two people and wounded two others.<ref>[http://newsru.ua/ukraine/24may2014/torez.html У Торезі озброєні люди вбили 2 осіб і ще 2 ранили]. News.ru, 22 May 2014</ref> |
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The [[Federal State of New Russia]] is declared encompassing both the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics. |
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=== 23 May === |
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During an ambush at [[Karlivka, Donetsk Oblast|Karlivka]], 25 km north-west of Donetsk, pro-Russian forces killed five Ukrainian volunteers from the battalion "Donbass".<ref>[http://podrobnosti.ua/accidents/2014/05/23/977406.html Ребят из "Донбасса" под Карловкой убивали гранатами]. Podrobnosti, 23 May 2014</ref> "Right Sector" spokesman Borislav Bereza claimed that militants from his party came to rescue the trapped soldiers.<ref>[http://podrobnosti.ua/criminal/2014/05/23/977393.html Количество погибших бойцов батальона "Донбасс" увеличилось до 5 человек]. Podrobnosti, 23 May 2014</ref> Fifty percent of the battalion's soldiers were wounded.<ref>[http://podrobnosti.ua/accidents/2014/05/23/977279.html Батальон "Донбасс" попал в засаду террористов: ранена половина личного состава]. Podrobnosti, 23 May 2014</ref> Rebel sources reported that two militiamen died in the battle.<ref>[http://www.ntv.ru/novosti/984696 В боях под Карловкой были убиты два ополченца]. NTV, 23 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 24 May === |
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Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and four wounded when rebel forces from Sloviansk attacked two checkpoints around the city with mortar fire, RPGs and small-arms fire.<ref>[http://podrobnosti.ua/accidents/2014/05/24/977492.html Террористы в Славянске пошли в наступление: Двое военных Украины убиты]. Podrobnosti, 24 May 2014 </ref> |
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Agreements to form the [[Federal State of New Russia]] were signed between the governments of the [[Donetsk People's Republic]] and the [[Lugansk People's Republic]], and as such the republics were integrated to the new confederation. |
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=== 25 May === |
=== 25 May === |
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{{main|Ukrainian presidential election, 2014}} |
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[[Petro Poroshenko]] is elected President of Ukraine (invested 7 June). |
[[Petro Poroshenko]] is elected President of Ukraine (invested 7 June). |
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=== 26 May === |
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Fierce fighting erupted at Donetsk airport at 13:00 local time, after separatists militias who had earlier stormed the facilities ignored a Ukrainian ultimatum to withdraw. There was an airstrike carried out by Mi-24 helicopters, [[Sukhoi 25]] and [[Mikoyan MiG-29|MiG-29]] aircraft, and Ukrainian paratroopers were landed to evict the rebels. Ukrainian officials claimed that an antiaircraft gun was destroyed.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/26/world/europe/ukraine-airport-fighting/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 Ukrainian troops, separatists battle at Donetsk airport], by Nick Paton Walsh and Ralph Ellis. CNN, 26 May 2014 |
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</ref><ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/battle-donetsk-airport-252428 Battle at Donetsk Airport]. Reuters, 26 May 2014 |
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</ref> Converserly, sources from the Donetsk republic reported the shooting down of two helicopters.<ref>[http://www.vesti.ru/doc.html?id=1622339&cid=9 Власти ДНР сообщают о двух сбитых в Донецке вертолетах]. Vesti.ru, 26 May 2014</ref> Both sides claimed to be in control of the airport after the battle died down at late evening. They also acknowledged an indeterminate number of casualties.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/world/battle-of-donetsk-airport-proves-inconclusive-20140527-zrp2w.html Battle of Donetsk airport proves inconclusive], by Paul McGeough [[The Sydney Morning Herald]], 27 May 2014 |
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</ref> The local mortuary had 36 bodies of people killed during the battle, 33 of them pro-Russian militants. Donetsk Mayor, Oleksander Lukyanchenko, reported 43 wounded in local hospitals as result of the clashes.<ref>[http://www.mk.ru/incident/2014/05/27/v-donetske-prodolzhayut-schitat-ubityih-i-ranenyih.html В Донецке продолжают считать убитых и раненых]. MK.ru, 27 May 2014</ref> |
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At 18:00 OSCE headquarters lost contact with military inspectors from the organization in eastern Donetsk.<ref>[http://www.rbcdaily.ru/society/562949991587007 Миссия ОБСЕ потеряла связь со своей делегацией в Донецке]. RBC, 27 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 27 May === |
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At 3:40 am a column of several vehicles which included trucks, vans and cars from the village of Novoprokhorovka, Russia, crossed the border into Ukraine near the village of Astakhov, Luhansk Oblast (south of [[Sverdlovsk, Ukraine|Sverdlovsk]]). The motorcade, heading for the town of [[Antratsyt]], was engaged by Ukrainian border guards, who after a shootout captured a van and two cars carrying AK-47 rifles, RPGs and explosives. An armed man was wounded.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/05/27/7026880/ Через границу на Луганщине прорвалась колонна с оружием, был бой]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 27 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/27/ukraine-rebel-30-dead-donetsk-airport-air-strikes Ukraine says it controls Donetsk airport after fighting leaves dozens dead]. The Guardian, 27 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://mashable.com/2014/05/27/at-least-30-dead-in-ukraine-airport-battle/ Ukraine Government Claims Control of Airport; Up to 50 Separatists Are Killed]. mashable.com, 27 May 2014</ref> |
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The press service of the Republic of Donetsk declared a daily curfew from 20:00 to 6:00 am.<ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/05/27/7027076/ Террористы заявили о введении в Донецке комендантского часа]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 27 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 28 May === |
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Ukrainian soldiers manning a checkpoint in Donetsk Oblast shot down a Russian-made [[Unmanned combat air vehicle|drone]], reported Ukrainian Army spokesman Alex Dmitrashkovskyy.<ref>[http://gazeta.ua/articles/np/_sili-ato-zbili-rosijskij-bezpilotnik/560782 Сили АТО збили російський безпілотник]. Gazeta.ua, 28 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3370451-u-donetskii-oblasti-sylovyky-zbyly-bezpilotnyk-rosiiskoho-vyrobnytstva-zmi У Донецькій області силовики збили безпілотник російського виробництва – ЗМІ]. Korrespondent.net, 28 May 2014</ref> Earlier, members of the pro-Russian army of Donetsk claimed to have shot down a Ukrainian drone flying over downtown Donetsk.<ref>[http://ua.racurs.ua/news/28195-u-donecku-v-rayoni-budivli-sbu-yde-perestrilka У Донецьку в районі будівлі СБУ йде перестрілка]. Rakurs, 28 May 2014</ref> |
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A Ukrainian military base and a National Guard unit have been attacked in Luhansk, causing losses on both sides.<ref>[http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-merkel-crimea-russia/25402278.html Merkel Criticizes Russia's Crimean Annexation]. Radio Free Europe, 29 May 2014</ref> |
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During new fightings in Sloviansk, one shell hit a school.<ref>{{es}}{{cite news|url=http://www.publico.es/internacional/523711/la-guerra-se-recrudece-en-las-ciudades-del-este-de-ucrania|title=La guerra se recrudece en las ciudades del este de Ucrania|publisher=Público.es|date=28 May 2014|accessdate=10 June 2014}}</ref> |
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=== 29 May === |
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A Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter was shot down by rebel forces between Kramatorsk and Mount Karachun,<ref>[http://www.gazeta.lviv.ua/news/2014/05/29/30100 У Слов'янську терористи збили військовий вертоліт]. Livivsky Gazeta, 29 May 2014</ref> killing 14 people on board, among them General Vladimir Kultchysky. Another soldier was seriously injured.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/29/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/ Ukrainian military helicopter shot down; 14 dead, president says]. CNNWORLD, 30 May 2014</ref> |
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Twenty members of the Ukrainian National Guard laid down their weapons to separatist forces at [[Oleksandrivsk]], just west of Luhansk. One pro-Russian militant was wounded in the action.<ref>[http://www.trud.ru/article/29-05-2014/1313555_opolchentsy_luganska_vzjali_v_plen_20_gvardejtsev.html Ополченцы Луганска взяли в плен 20 гвардейцев]. Trud.ru, 29 May 2014</ref> One Ukrainian serviceman died in hospital.<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/national-guard-soldier-injured-during-attack-on-luhansk-military-unit-dies-350067.html National Guard soldier injured during attack on Luhansk military unit dies]. Kyiv Post, 30 May 2014</ref> |
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Militias from the Donetsk republic ambushed a Ukrainian military convoy near [[Izium]], Kharkiv Oblast. One Ukrainian soldier was killed and two wounded when a [[KAMAZ]] truck was hit by a rocket propelled grenade.<ref>[http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/v-harkovskoy-oblasti-boeviki-dnr-obstrelyali-kolonnu-ukrainskih-voennyh-524749.html В Харьковской области боевики "ДНР" обстреляли колонну украинских военных]. Segodnya, 29 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 30 May === |
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According to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, there was an attempt to break through the Ukrainian national border from the Russian side in [[Stanytsia-Luhanska Raion|Stanytsia-Luhanske]]. On 29 May armed personnel started gathering not far from the checkpoint and set a number of barricades. All in all there were around 300 armed men surrounding the outpost. At 12:30 am, the armed men opened fire in the direction of the Ukrainian border guards. They were shooting assault rifles and grenade launchers. State border guards returned fire. One guard was injured by shrapnel. State border guards claimed that at the same time at least four ambulances were seen coming to the place from where the armed men opened fire.<ref name="stan" /><ref>[http://dpsu.gov.ua/en/about/news/news_4181.htm Border guards turn another terrorists’ attack]. State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, 30 May 2014</ref> |
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Also, during the night state border guards said they captured three cars coming from Russian side. One of the them was a [[Mercedes Vito]]. It was supposed to escort two [[GAZelle]] minivans that came to the border checkpoint some time later. All in all border guards found 27 AK-47 assault rifles, two pistols, four machine guns, five grenade launchers, five sniper rifles and 84 boxes with ammunition and grenades. There was also a woman among the passengers of one of the GAZelle minivans who had $10,000 with her. All in all border guards said they captured 13 people.<ref name="stan">[http://podrobnosti.ua/accidents/2014/05/30/978320.html Пограничники отбили атаку террористов на "Станично-Луганском" и задержали машины с оружием] Podrovnosti, 30 May 2014</ref> |
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Another attack was organized from inside Ukrainian territory at a border post near Dyakovo (south of [[Antratsyt]]). Dozens of mortar shells were fired, wounding three. Russian Cossacks were involved in the assault.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/31/ukraine-russia-porous-border-guns-fighters Guns and fighters seep through Ukraine's porous Russian border]. The Guardian, 31 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2023740702_ukrainetensionsxml.html Russia pulls back from Ukraine, but supports ‘irregulars’ in fight]. The Seattle Times, 31 May 2014</ref> |
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Ukrainian officials stated that the [[UAV]] allegedly shot down in eastern Ukraine on 28 May was a Russian-made [[Orlan-10]] drone.<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/207300.html Unmanned aerial vehicle shot down by Ukrainian special operation units is Russian – SBU] ''Interfax-Ukraine''. 30 May 2014. Accessed 31 May 2014</ref> |
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=== 31 May === |
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Donetsk People's Republic chairman [[Denis Pushilin]] stated on 31 May that six rebels had been killed while trying to collect the bodies of their comrades, who had died in combat earlier this week near Donetsk airport.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/31/ukraine-separatists-killed-donetsk_n_5423946.html Ukraine Separatist Leader: Rebels Killed Collecting Bodies From Donetsk Airport] ''Reuters''. 31 May 2014. Accessed 31 May 2014</ref> "They died trying to take back the Ukrainian airport, and our boys were trying to get their bodies out," Pushilin said.<ref>[http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/05/31/uk-ukraine-crisis-idUKKBN0EA1DX20140531 Six Ukranian separatists killed around Donetsk airport | Reuters<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> However, according to the Ukrainian military, armed separatists had launched two fresh assaults on servicemen guarding the airport territory. "There were two attempts to storm the Donetsk airport, at 5 [a.m.] and 7 o'clock in the morning. Illegal paramilitary forces attempted to seize the airport, but both attempts were repelled by paratroopers who are part of the counterterrorist forces," military press officer Oleksiy Dmytrashkovsky told Interfax-Ukraine.<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/separatist-leader-says-six-rebels-killed-in-attempt-to-collect-bodies-at-donetsk-airport-military-says-they-attacked-350174.html Separatist leader says six insurgents killed in attempt to collect bodies at Donetsk airport; military says they attacked<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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According to rebel militiamen in [[Krasnyi Luch]], two of their comrades have been killed during a confrontation with Ukrainian border forces; four wounded Ukrainian soldiers were brought to hospital.<ref>[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/05/31/i-was-held-at-gunpoint-by-ukraine-rebels.html Held at Gunpoint by Ukraine Rebels]. thedailybeast.com, 31 May 2014</ref> |
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An ammunition factory was seized by armed separatists in the district of Leninsky, Luhansk.<ref>[http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/terroristy-so-strelboy-zahvatili-luganskiy-patronnyy-zavod-525317.html Террористы со стрельбой захватили Луганский патронный завод]. Segodnya, 1 June 2014</ref> |
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Armed militants captured ten security vehicles and abducted eight security guards from Severodonetsk airport. Seven of the guards were later released, after being interrogated about their alleged affiliation with the "Right Sector" party.<ref>[http://fakty.ua/182557-v-severodonecke-pohicshayut-lyudej-i-proveryayut-ih-na-prinadlezhnost-k-pravomu-sektoru В Северодонецке похищают людей и проверяют их на принадлежность к «Правому сектору»]. Fakty, 1 June 2014 |
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=== 1 June === |
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It was reported that since the start of the conflict the rebels had taken about 200 hostages and prisoners.<ref>[http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/v-plenu-u-terroristov-donbassa-nahoditsya-okolo-dvuhsot-chelovek-525297.html В плену у террористов Донбасса находится около двухсот человек – СМИ]. Segodnya, 1 June 2014</ref> |
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Former Mariupol's treasury secretary Alexander Fomenko was elected "people's mayor" by a pro-Russian crowd that gathered outside the local city council.<ref>[http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/v-mariupole-vybrali-narodnogo-mera-525334.html В Мариуполе выбрали "народного мэра"]. Segodnya.ua, 1 June 2014</ref> |
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The offices of the Security Service of Ukraine at [[Torez]] were heavily damaged by an RPG attack.<ref>[http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/terroristy-vzorvali-zdanie-sbu-v-toreze-smi--525279.html Террористы взорвали здание СБУ в Торезе – СМИ]. Segodnya.ua, 1 June 2014</ref> |
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=== 2 June === |
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Insurgents have launched a large attack against a command center of the Ukrainian border guards ({{coord|48.523569|N|39.257734|E|format=dms}}) just south of Luhansk. Five militiamen were reported killed.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27661848 Ukraine crisis: Border guards' centre is attacked]. BBC, 2 June 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/06/02/pro-russia-insurgents-attack-border-guards-in-eastern-ukraine/ 5 dead as pro-Russia insurgents attack border guards in eastern Ukraine]. Fox News, 2 June 2014</ref> Contact between the guards and their headquarters was lost after an agreed 20-minute truce ended. There were seven wounded among the Ukrainian forces.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/924642-svyaz-s-pogranichnikami-kotoryie-bolee-10-chasov-vedut-boy-s-terroristami-poteryana.html Связь с пограничниками, которые более 10 часов ведут бой с террористами, потеряна]. Unian, 2 June 2014</ref> Russian media reported that between 10 to 15 border guards surrendered to pro-Russian militias, however the Ukrainian government claimed that jets destroyed the rebels' equipment and positions ending the attack.<ref>[http://ria.ru/world/20140602/1010337802.html Украинские пограничники начали сдаваться ополченцам под Луганском.] Ria Novosti, 2 June 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/02/pro-russion-rebels-killed-in-attack-on-east-ukraine-border-base Ukraine: pro-Russia rebels killed attempting to storm border guard base | World news | The Guardian<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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The Ukrainian Air Force conducted an airstrike against rebel mortar positions in Luhansk Oblast, claiming two militants killed.<ref>[http://www.ukrinform.ua/ukr/news/aviatsiya_znishchila_dva_minometi_boyovikiv_na_luganshchini_1943943 Авіація знищила два міномети бойовиків на Луганщині]. Ukrinform, 2 June 2014</ref> An air strike on Luhansk RSA was also conducted killing eight civilians. Kiev auhorities claim that it was a misfired missile shot by separatists.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Magnay|first1=Diana|last2=Lister|first2=Tom|title=Air attack on pro-Russian separatists in Luhansk kills 8, stuns residents|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2014/06/03/world/europe/ukraine-luhansk-building-attack/|website=CNN|accessdate=4 June 2014}}</ref> According to the OSCE "these strikes were the result of non-guided rockets shot from an aircraft".<ref>{{cite web|title=Ukraine crisis: Rebels take bases in Luhansk region|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-27693781?utm_content=buffer843f9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer|website=BBC|accessdate=4 June 2014}}</ref> |
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=== 3 June === |
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A Ukrainian convoy was attacked en route from [[Izyum]] to [[Sloviansk]]; one soldier was killed and thirteen wounded. An armoured personnel carrier was hit by an RPG. In Semenivka (south-east of Kramatorsk), the Ukrainian army has attacked separatist roadblocks.<ref>[http://www.ukrinform.ua/eng/news/ukrainian_apc_attacked_near_sloviansk_one_killed_322310 Ukrainian APC attacked near Sloviansk, one killed]. UkrInform, 3 June 2014</ref> Heavy fighting and artillery fire were reported in that sector and around [[Krasnyi Lyman]] (north-east of Sloviansk).<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-ukraine-advances-fight-separatists-20140603-story.html Ukraine reports advances in fight against separatists]. Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2014</ref> The Ukrainian commander of the operations in the east, Vladislav Seleznev, acknowledged the loss of two men around Sloviansk, and 42 wounded. He also reported two Mi-24 helicopters damaged in battle.<ref>[http://www.ukrinform.ua/rus/news/ato_v_slavyanske_dvoe_pogibshih_silovikov_i_desyatki_ranenih_1638947 ТО в Славянске: двое погибших силовиков и десятки раненых]. Ukrinform, 3 June 2014</ref> |
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According to Ukrainian authorities, a pro-Russian camp was secured near [[Sievierodonetsk]].<ref>[http://israelforeignaffairs.com/oleksandr-turchynov-ato-forces-prevented-the-attempt-to-liquidate-border-guard-detachment-on-the-outskirts-of-luhansk/ Oleksandr Turchynov: ATO forces prevented the attempt to liquidate border guard detachment on the outskirts of Luhansk]. israelforeignaffairs.com, 3 June 2014</ref> |
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=== 4 June === |
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After intense fighting in the Luhansk area, the pro-Russian militiamen have taken the base of the Ukrainian border guard they were attacking since 2 June and a site of the National Guard. Ukrainian forces reportedly took control of [[Krasnyi Lyman]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27693781 Ukraine crisis: Rebels take bases in Luhansk region]. BBC, 4 June 2014</ref> The separatists fell back to their stronghold near the village of Brusivka on the Sloviansk – Krasnyi Lyman road where they had a trench network and a number of bunkers in place.<ref>[http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2014/06/eerie-silence-grips-shelled-ukraine-town-20146417269841390 Eerie silence grips shelled Ukraine town]</ref> |
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The rebels have captured a Ukrainian border guard base in Chervonopartizansk, east of [[Sverdlovsk, Ukraine|Sverdlovsk]].<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/militants-killed-ukrainian-troops-injured-23984915 Rebels Seize 3 Government Bases in Eastern Ukraine]. ABC, 4 June 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/05/world/europe/rebels-in-eastern-ukraine-capture-government-posts.html?_r=0 Border Guards in Ukraine Abandon Posts]. The New York Times, 4 June 2014</ref> |
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=== 5 June === |
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The Ukrainian government had lost control over 130 km of the border with Russia in Luhansk Oblast.<ref>[http://www.gazeta.ru/politics/2014/06/05_a_6061005.shtml Дыра на границе]. Gazeta.ru, 5 June 2014</ref> |
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Ukrainian border guards claimed to have fended off a pro-Russian attack on the border outpost at Marynivka. They suffered five wounded, and claimed the destruction of three rebel trucks and an armoured personnel carrier. Ukraine claimed that the separatists withdrew into Russia after an airstrike carried out by the Ukrainian Air Force and the arrival of Ukrainian ground reinforcements.<ref>[http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3374412-bii-u-marynivtsi-zakinchyvsia-poraneno-piat-prykordonnykiv-derzhprykordonsluzhba Бій у Маринівці закінчився, поранено п'ять прикордонників – Держприкордонслужба]. Korrespondent.net, 5 June 2014</ref> |
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The Ukrainian army deployed [[T-64]] tanks around Sloviansk.<ref>[http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3374004-na-blokpostu-pod-slavianskom-poiavylys-tanky-t-64 На блокпосту под Славянском появились танки Т-64]. Korrespondent.net, 5 June 2014</ref> |
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=== 6 June === |
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Separatist militias from Slaviansk shot down an [[Antonov An-30|An-30]] surveillance plane with two [[Man-portable air-defense systems|shoulder-launched missiles]]. Ukrainian authorities initially claimed that the pilots survived,<ref>[http://news.liga.net/news/incident/2048765-samolet_nad_slavyanskom_terroristy_podbili_iz_pzrk_seleznev.htm Самолет над Славянском террористы подбили из ПЗРК – Селезнев]. Liga News, 6 June 2014</ref><ref>[http://news.liga.net/news/politics/2048820-piloty_an_26_spasli_zhiteley_slavyanska_otvedya_samolet_ot_goroda.htm Пилоты Ан-26 спасли жителей Славянска, отведя самолет от города]. Liga News, 6 June 2014 |
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</ref> but they later reported that five crewmembers were killed in the action, and two others missing.<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/spokesman-three-pilots-from-downed-an-26-die-in-sloviansk-351056.html Spokesman: Three pilots from downed An-26 die in Sloviansk]. Kyiv Post. 7 June 2014 |
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</ref> A mortar attack on a Ukrainian checkpoint outside the city killed one soldier.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27735180  Ukraine crisis: Moscow and Kiev seek 'end to bloodshed']. BBC News, 6 June 2014</ref> |
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=== 8 June === |
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Rebels reportedly launched attacks against the airport of Luhansk.<ref>[http://www.expatica.ru/news/local_news/worst-rebel-attack-yet-on-lugansk-airport-in-east-ukraine_294633.html Worst rebel attack yet on Lugansk airport in east Ukraine]. AFP / Expatica.com, 8 June 2014</ref> |
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=== 9 June === |
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An armed group attacked the Izvaryne border checkpoint.<ref>[http://www.ukrinform.ua/eng/news/border_guards_in_luhansk_region_rebuff_terrorists_attack_322533 Border guards in Luhansk region rebuff terrorists' attack]. UkrInform, 9 June 2014</ref> |
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Residential areas in Sloviansk have been hit by [[indirect fire]] between the Ukrainian army and the insurgents. Rockets and mortar shells were aimed at buildings used by separatists, though some apartments and homes have been struck during the confrontations. Some homes and buildings were partially destroyed, others completely destroyed beyond repair.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2014/06/08/world/europe/slavyansk-ukraine-burns/index.html?iid=article_sidebar Slovyansk burns as new Ukrainian President yearns for peace]. CNN, 9 June 2014</ref> |
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=== 10 June === |
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President Poroshenko announced the establishment of humanitarian corridors for civilians wanting to leave the war zones. The initiative met the demand that had been put forward by the Russian Federation's authorities.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/11/world/europe/ukraine-opens-corridors-for-civilians-to-flee-violence-in-the-east.html?_r=0]</ref><ref>[http://www.expatica.ru/news/local_news/ukraine-orders-civilian-corridors-in-war-ravaged-east_294741.html Ukraine orders civilian corridors in war-ravaged east]. AFP / Expatica.com, 10 June 2014</ref> |
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=== 12 June === |
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According to Ukrainian authorities, three T-64BV tanks<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/14/world/europe/russia-has-sent-tanks-to-ukraine-rebels-us-says.html?_r=0 Russia Sent Tanks to Separatists in Ukraine, U.S. Says]. The New York Times, 13 June 2014 |
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</ref><ref>[http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/06/13/7028939/ Тимчук розповів, якими танками розжилися бойовики в Росії]. Ukrayinska Pravda, 13 June 2014</ref> and other armoured vehicles and trucks crossed the border from Russian territory into the Dyakovo area. They were spotted later in [[Snizhne]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27815441 Kiev says three Russian tanks entered east Ukraine]. BBC, 12 June 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/12/us-ukraine-crisis-tanks-idUSKBN0EN1KS20140612 Ukraine accuses Russia of letting rebels bring in tanks]. Reuters, 12 June 2014</ref> The Ukrainian government later claimed that their forces destroyed some vehicles in the column, resulting in four Ukrainian soldiers being killed and 31 wounded.<ref name=":3" /> Ukrainian authorities said fightings in Stepanivka, south of Snizhne, ended in the death of 40 separatists.<ref>[http://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/AN_1402658977223540600/ukrainian-authorities-claim-gains-in-fight-against-separatists.aspx Ukrainian Authorities Claim Gains In Fight Against Separatists – See more at: http://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/AN_1402658977223540600/ukrainian-authorities-claim-gains-in-fight-against-separatists.aspx#sthash.gJhI0RoP.dpuf]. DPA / Morningstar, 13 June 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10899655/US-accuses-Russia-of-sending-rocket-launchers-to-Ukraine-rebels.html US accuses Russia of sending rocket launchers to Ukraine rebels]. The Telegraph, 13 June 2014</ref> |
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=== 13 June === |
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Ukrainian officials claimed that their troops wrestled control of Mariupol from pro-Russian militias. They destroyed an armoured vehicle and captured about 30 prisoners.<ref name=":3">[http://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-ukrainian-forces-mariupol-rebels-20140613-story.html Ukrainian forces retake control in city held by rebels, official says]. Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2014</ref> |
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A civilian security guard was killed and two other civilians injured when rebel forces launched 26 [[BM-21 Grad|Grad]] rockets against a Ukrainian checkpoint in the town of Dobropillia.<ref>[http://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/accidents/boeviki-dnr-iz-ustanovok-grad-obstrelyali-ovoshchnuyu-bazu-13062014144200 Боевики ДНР из установок "Град" обстреляли овощную базу в Доброполье, 1 мужчина погиб, – СМИ]. RBC, 15 June 2014</ref> |
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Two Ukrainian paratroopers from Mykolayev were killed and 25 wounded after being ambushed by separatists in an area of Donetsk near the border with Russia.<ref name=":3" /> |
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Residents of Slaviansk claimed that [[white phosphorus]] [[incendiary bomb]]s, which are banned by the UN Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, were dropped on the city.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2657220/Russians-claim-Ukraine-town-hit-banned-white-phosphorus-fire-starter-bombs.html Russians claim Ukraine town hit with banned white phosphorus fire starter bombs] ''Daily Mail''. 13 June 2014. Accessed 14 June 2014</ref> |
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Twenty militants armed with automatic weapons took over the Ukrainian Security Service building at Krasnodon.<ref>[http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3378192-v-krasnodone-zakhvatyly-zdanye-sbu В Краснодоне захватили здание СБУ]. Korrespondent.net, 14 June 2014 |
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A Ukrainian APC with 8 Ukrainian servicemen aboard violated the Russian border. The APC brokedown and another vehicle followed to retrieve the servicemen. This was not the first border incursion into Russia by the Ukrainian troops. Previously, Russian airspace was breached by the Ukrainian airforce.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_06_14/Russias-FM-warns-Ukraine-against-state-border-violations-1127|title = Russia's FM warns Ukraine against state border violations|date = 13 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Voice of Russia|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/06/13/366820/ukraine-violates-russias-border/|title = Ukraine violates Russia's border|date = 13 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = PressTV|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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===14 June=== |
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Ukrainian officials stated that an [[Il-76]] transport plane was shot down as it approached an airport in Luhansk, killing nine crewmembers and 40 troops on board.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/ukraine-ministry-rebels-military-aircraft-article-1.1829598 Pro-Russian rebels shoot down Ukraine military plane, killing service personnel] ''Associated Press''. 14 June 2014. Accessed 14 June 2014</ref> Residents said that Ukrainian forces launched air attacks on separatist positions in the vicinity a few hours later.<ref>[http://news.sky.com/story/1282045/ukrainian-aircraft-shot-down-by-separatists Ukrainian Aircraft Shot Down By Separatists]. Sky News, 14 June 2014</ref> |
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The press service of the Donetsk People's Republic stated that a Ukrainian [[Su-24]] bomber was shot down near [[Horlivka]].<ref>[http://en.itar-tass.com/world/736052 Defenders launch counteroffensive in Lugansk region] ''ITAR-TASS''. 14 June 2014. Accessed 14 June 2014</ref> |
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Protesters in Kiev attacked the Russian embassy and overturned vehicles with diplomatic plates.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27853698 Ukraine crisis: Russia condemns attack on Kiev embassy] BBC. 14 June 2014. Accessed 14 June 2014.</ref> Ukraine's foreign minister, Andriy Deshchytsia, showed up at the protest and tried to calm down the protesters and convince them that attacking the embassy was a wrong course of action. At one point he was heard agreeing with the protesters' chants, and said "Yes, Putin is a khuilo, yes." ("khuilo" translates roughly to "dickhead"), prompting immediate outrage in Moscow.<ref>{{citation |title=Ukraine minister's abusive remarks about Putin spark diplomatic row |first=Shaun |last=Walker |work=Guardian |date=15 June 2014 |accessdate=15 June 2014 |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/15/ukraine-minister-deshchytsia-abusive-putin-russia}}</ref> On the following day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters: "The leading role in the attack on the embassy was played by fighters from the Azov battalion, which has been set up and is financed by Kolomoisky, whom the current Kiev authorities have appointed governor of [[Dnipropetrovsk]]."<ref>{{citation |title=Attack on Russian embassy in Kiev spearheaded by Ukrainian tycoon's henchmen – Lavrov |work=Voice of Russia |date=15 June 2014 |accessdate= 15 June 2014 |url=http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_06_15/Attack-on-Russian-embassy-in-Kiev-spearheaded-by-Ukrainian-tycoons-henchmen-Lavrov-4179/}}</ref> |
Protesters in Kiev attacked the Russian embassy and overturned vehicles with diplomatic plates.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27853698 Ukraine crisis: Russia condemns attack on Kiev embassy] BBC. 14 June 2014. Accessed 14 June 2014.</ref> Ukraine's foreign minister, Andriy Deshchytsia, showed up at the protest and tried to calm down the protesters and convince them that attacking the embassy was a wrong course of action. At one point he was heard agreeing with the protesters' chants, and said "Yes, Putin is a khuilo, yes." ("khuilo" translates roughly to "dickhead"), prompting immediate outrage in Moscow.<ref>{{citation |title=Ukraine minister's abusive remarks about Putin spark diplomatic row |first=Shaun |last=Walker |work=Guardian |date=15 June 2014 |accessdate=15 June 2014 |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/15/ukraine-minister-deshchytsia-abusive-putin-russia}}</ref> On the following day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters: "The leading role in the attack on the embassy was played by fighters from the Azov battalion, which has been set up and is financed by Kolomoisky, whom the current Kiev authorities have appointed governor of [[Dnipropetrovsk]]."<ref>{{citation |title=Attack on Russian embassy in Kiev spearheaded by Ukrainian tycoon's henchmen – Lavrov |work=Voice of Russia |date=15 June 2014 |accessdate= 15 June 2014 |url=http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_06_15/Attack-on-Russian-embassy-in-Kiev-spearheaded-by-Ukrainian-tycoons-henchmen-Lavrov-4179/}}</ref> |
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Five Ukrainian border guards were killed and seven wounded near Mariupol after being ambushed by Donetsk militias.<ref>[http://www.aif.ru/euromaidan/uanews/1188578 Пять украинских пограничников погибли и 7 получили ранения в Мариуполе]. Argumenty i Fakty, 14 June 2014</ref> |
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The Ukrainian Air Force claimed the destruction of two rebel checkpoints in the Luhansk-Stanchino region.<ref>[http://www.unian.net/politics/928783-aviatsiya-unichtojila-dva-blok-posta-terroristov-ato.html Авиация уничтожила два блок-поста террористов – АТО]. UNIAN, 15 June 2014</ref> The city of [[Shchastya]] became under control of the Ukrainian army.<ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/06/16/7029262 The terrorists started firing from Luhansk "Castle" – source], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (16 June 2014)</ref> |
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=== 15 June === |
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The day before Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko had declared 15 June [[National day of mourning|a day of national mourning]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.euronews.com/2014/06/14/day-of-mourning-for-downed-ukrainian-army-transport-plane/ |title=Day of mourning for downed Ukrainian army transport plane |publisher=Euronews |accessdate=14 June 2014}}</ref> |
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Two shops, the bus station, the hospital and several houses were damaged in Amvrosiivka when pro-Russian forces attacked Ukrainian army positions with a multiple rocket launcher.<ref>[http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3378499-amvrosiivku-obstrilialy-imovirno-z-hradu-minoborony Амвросіївку обстріляли, імовірно, з Граду – Міноборони]. Korrespondent.net, 15 June 2014</ref> Ukrainian officials claimed that there was an indetermined number of victims,<ref>[http://newsru.ua/ukraine/15jun2014/amvros.html Терористи обстріляли житлові квартали Амвросіївки "Градом". Є руйнування і постраждалі]. Newsru.ua, 15 June 2014 |
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</ref> while the separatists reported that the town was actually shelled by Ukrainian troops, and three civilians were killed.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.vedomosti.ru/accidents/news/27722181/tri-cheloveka-pogibli-desyatki-raneny-v-rezultate-obstrela |title=Три человека погибли, десятки ранены в результате обстрела города Амвросиевка в Донецкой области – ополченцы |trans_title=Three people killed, tens wounded by shelling of the city of Ambrosievsk in the Donetsk region – militiamen |work=Vedomosti.ru, |date=15 June 2014 |accessdate=15 June 2014 |language=Russian}}</ref> |
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Donetsk militias announced the capture of eight Ukrainian paratroopers near Saur Mogila, south of Snizhne.<ref>{{citation |url=http://lenta.ru/news/2014/06/15/capture/ |title=Восемь украинских разведчиков-десантников попали в плен к ополченцам |trans_title=Eight Ukrainian scouts-marines were captured by militia |work=Lentaru.ua |date=15 June 2014 |accessdate=15 June 2014 |language=Russian}}</ref> |
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===16 June=== |
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Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council chief [[Andriy Parubiy]] claimed that the pro-Russian forces were 15,000–20,000 strong and that more than half of them had arrived from Russia; "We are dealing with Russian occupiers and weapons and militants are being brought in".<ref name="Ukrinform16614" /> According to Parubiy, one of the "tasks" of the pro-Russian forces was "to provoke the maximum number of civilian casualties".<ref name="Ukrinform16614">[http://www.ukrinform.ua/eng/news/parubiy_20000_militants_operating_in_donbas_half_of_them_russians_322806 Parubiy: 20,000 militants operating in Donbas, half of them Russians], [[Ukrinform]] (16 June 2014)<br>[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-16/ukraine-says-russia-has-38-000-troops-on-border-amid-invasion-.html Ukraine Says Russia Has 38,000 Troops on Border Amid ‘Invasion’], [[Bloomberg News]] (16 June 2014)</ref> The [[National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine]] ordered the government to carry a one-side demarcation of the [[Russia–Ukraine border]] "in terms of existing threats to national security".<ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/06/16/7029251 UKRAINE RUSSIA MAY dissociate itself from the Fence], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (16 June 2014)</ref> |
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The Commander of the [[Donbass People's Militia]] [[Igor Girkin]] stated to [[Komsomolskaya Pravda]] that the Donetsk's separatists would be overrun in a month if Russia would not give "urgent, decisive" military support; he also claimed "The most capable part of the militia are bleeding".<ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/06/17/7029264/ Strelkov complained that without the intervention of Russian fighters will hold a maximum of a month], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (16 June 2014)</ref> |
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At evening, a fighter from the Ukrainian Air Force carried out an airstrike against a building held by militants in the city of Horlivka.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://podrobnosti.ua/accidents/2014/06/17/980738.html|title = Украинская авиация нанесла мощный удар по базе террористов под Горловкой|date = 17 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Podrobnosti|last = |first = }}</ref> According to the Donetsk regional administration press office "no people dead or injured were registered in local medical facilities following the military operation in Horlivka on June 16".<ref name="HorKra16614Dra">[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/209693.html Donetsk health department reports six deaths in Kramatorsk on June 16], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (17 June 2014)</ref> |
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The Donetsk regional administration press office also claimed that six people died in clashes in Kramatorsk.<ref name="HorKra16614Dra" /> |
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During the night, Ukrainian media claimed that pro-Russian troops from Luhansk shelled the town of Shchastya, claimed to be recently occupied by the Ukrainian army, with a Grad multiple rocket launcher.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://podrobnosti.ua/accidents/2014/06/17/980737.html|title = Террористы обстреливают Луганск из системы "Град"|date = 17 June 2014|accessdate = |website = Podrobnosti|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> |
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===17 June=== |
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Spokesman for the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council Volodymyr Chepovy claimed that Ukraine had conducted "a series of successful operations over the past 24 hours" to regain control over the [[Russia–Ukraine border]] in which "about 80 militants have been neutralized".<ref name="17614sp24h" /> He also announced that the [[National Guard of Ukraine|National Guard]] had been deployed the day before "at the state border and in populated areas of Donetsk region".<ref name="17614sp24h">[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/209726.html Ukraine National Guard deployed at state border in Donetsk region], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (17 June 2014)</ref> |
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Ukrainian army operation spokesman Vladyslav Selezniov claimed that "in the east of Luhansk region" a Ukrainian unit had killed and wounded 30 men from a "large convoy of militants".<ref>[http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/209625.html Ukrainian source reports fighting east of Luhansk], [[Interfax-Ukraine]] (17 June 2014)</ref> |
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A Ukrainian mortar attack killed two Russian reporters in the village of Metalist, Luhansk Oblast.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3379644-ochevydets-rozpoviv-pro-zahybel-rosiiskykh-zhurnalistiv|title = Очевидець розповів про загибель російських журналістів|date =17 June 2014 |accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref> It was later claimed that one of the victims had entered in Ukraine illegally.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ukrinform.ua/ukr/news/zagibliy_gurnalist_kanala_rosiya_nelegalno_perebuvav_v_ukraiini_z_30_travnya___rnbo_1947676|title = Загиблий журналіст канала "Россия" нелегально перебував в Україні з 30 травня – РНБО|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrinform|last = |first = }}</ref> Four Ukrainian soldiers from the battalion "Aidar" also died during the clashes there.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/929940-parubiy-podtverdil-gibel-4-boytsov-aydara-v-boyah-pod-luganskom.html|title = Парубий подтвердил гибель 4 бойцов "Айдара" в боях под Луганском|date = 18 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/929896-na-luganschine-pogibli-4-ukrainskih-voennyih-jurnalist.html|title = На Луганщине погибли 4 украинских военных – журналист|date = 17 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Ukrainian Member of Parlament and former Minister of Defence General [[Oleksandr Kuzmuk]] reported that some 900 militants equipped with heavy armoured vehicles broke from Russia into Ukraine through an area that was defended only by 100 border guards.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/929832-granitsu-ukrainyi-svobodno-pereseklo-nezakonnoe-voennoe-formirovanie-armiya-putina-deputat.html|title = Границу Украины свободно пересекло незаконное военное формирование "Армия Путина" – депутат|date = 17 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> Two T-72 tanks manned by separatists were spotted in Donetsk, according to the Ukrainian National Security Council.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/06/18/7029424/|title = Терористи підігнали до Донецька два російські танки – РНБО|date = 18 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrayinska Pravda|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 18 June === |
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Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko proposed a 14-point peace plan that offered a truce followed by the decommissioning of arms, an amnesty to militants who hadn't committed serious crimes and safe passage out of the country for those willing to leave Ukraine, but only if the rebels would lay down their weapons first.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/19/us-ukraine-crisis-fighting-idUSKBN0EU0K320140619 Ukraine rebels speak of heavy losses in battle against government troops | Reuters<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The plan was swiftly rejected by the separatist authorities.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/rebels-say-nyet-to-peace-proposal-from-ukraine/2014/06/18/a8080500-f6dc-11e3-a606-946fd632f9f1_story.html|title = Rebels reject peace proposal from Ukraine|date = 18 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = The Washington Post|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The US ambassador to the OSCE condemned the lack of Russian willingness to stop the flow of weapons and militants into eastern Ukraine.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/930412-iz-rossii-v-ukrainu-prodoljayut-postupat-orujie-i-boeviki-obse.html|title = Из России в Украину продолжают поступать оружие и боевики – ОБСЕ|date = 19 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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During a battle which took place in the village of Shchastya, north of Luhansk, pro-Russian forces killed 18 Ukrainian soldiers, according to sources of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence. Another ten remained missing.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://news.google.com/news?ncl=drsjv7x_iy0aVAMY9m5ySqSG1TrVM&q=%D1%83%D0%B1%D0%B8%D1%82%D1%8B+18&lr=Ukrainian&hl=ru&sa=X&ei=OR-iU7XrOYaJogTWpIDIBg&ved=0CCcQqgIwAA|title = Ночью на Луганщине убиты 18 украинских силовиков, судьба еще 10 неизвестна|date = 18 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = ZN.UA|last = |first = }}</ref> Due to the losses sustained in this engagement, the battalion "Aidar" ceased to exist as an effective fighting force.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.trud.ru/article/23-06-2014/1314778_ukrainskie_vlasti_rasformirujut_bataljon_ajdar_razgromlennyj_opolchentsami.html|title = Украинские власти расформируют батальон "Айдар", разгромленный ополченцами|date = 23 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Trud.ru|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Ukrainian army spokesman Vladislav Seleznev announced that a Ukrainian T-64B tank was hit and damaged by rebel forces around Slaviansk, where he claimed that several pro-Russian firing positions were cleared and a number of separatists killed or wounded.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/v-zone-ato-boeviki-podbili-ukrainskiy-tank-t-64b-147336_.html|title = В зоне АТО боевики подбили украинский танк Т-64Б|date = 18 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = ZN.UA|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 19 June === |
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A major battle began around the village of [[Yampil, Donetsk Oblast|Yampil]] as the rebels who once were stationed at Krasnyi Lyman tried to break-out of a Ukrainian army encirclement and escape towards Siversk.<ref name=":4" /> It was reported that the fighting involved the use of armoured vehicles and tanks by both sides.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/19/ukraine-crisis-fighting-idUSL6N0P021A20140619|title = Ukraine forces battle separatists after truce "refused|date = |accessdate = 19 June 2014|website = |publisher = Reuters|last = |first = }}</ref> According to rebel commander Igor "Strelkov" Girkin the army is using artillery, tanks, and ground attack aircraft; while a Ukrainian army serviceman stated; "There's a major battle going on which exceeds in terms of force and scale anything there has been up to now."<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27919047|title = Ukraine crisis: Battle erupts amid talk of truce|date = 19 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC NEWS|last = |first = }}</ref> Ukrainian spokesman stated that seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 30 wounded in fighting near Slaviansk.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry5p_C0GM5I|title = Поблизу Красного Лиману точаться бої|date = 19 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = TV Channel Україна|last = |first = }}</ref> A spokesman for the militia in Donetsk stated that they downed a Ukrainian Air Force [[Su-25]] during the battle in Yampil.<ref>[http://rian.com.ua/incidents/20140619/353606933.html Над поселком Ямполь сбит самолет Су-25 – ополченцы] (Su-25 shot down above the village of Yampil – militia) ''RIA Novosti''. 20 June 2014. Accessed 20 June 2014</ref> |
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=== 20 June === |
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Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko declared a seven-day ceasefire, in accordance with the previously announced 14-point peace plan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27948335/ |title=Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko declares ceasefire |last=Walker |first=Shaun |authorlink= |publisher=The Guardian |date=20 June 2014 |website=BBC World News |accessdate=20 June 2014}}</ref> |
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Earlier, an armoured Russian column reportedly crossed the border and penetrated deep into the Donbass region, reaching as far as Horlivka. It included at least two T-64B tanks, five armoured personnel carriers and some Grad multiple rocket launchers. One armoured carrier was seized by Ukrainian troops, and the Ministry of Defence claimed that Russian documentation had been found accompanying the vehicle. |
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<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.expres.ua/news/2014/06/20/108230-koval-vyznav-rosiya-perekynula-ukrayinu-tanky-btry-10-gradiv|title = Коваль визнав, що Росія перекинула в Україну і танки, і БТРи і 10 "Градів"|date = 20 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Liga News|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/politics/v-lugansk-voshli-dva-tanka-t-64-i-pyat-btr---is-20062014081300|title = В Луганск вошли два танка Т-64 и пять БТР, – ИС|date = 20 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher =RBC News |last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 21 June === |
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Despite the Ukrainian government unilateral ceasefire, break-outs of attacks and shelling continued in several locations, particularly on three border outposts in Donetsk and Luhansk. Some 80 Ukrainian border guards at Izvaryne were evicted from their post and fled across the border with Russia,<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.aif.ru/society/safety/1193014|title = Свыше 80 пограничников Украины укрылись от боя в России|date = 21 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Argumenty i Fakty|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27953440|title = Ukraine crisis: Fighting rages on despite declared truce|date = 21 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC News|last = |first = }}</ref> six of them wounded. Two of the wounded suffered critical injures.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.aif.ru/euromaidan/uanews/1193177|title = Закрытый Россией пункт пропуска на границе с Украиной возобновил работу|date = 21 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Argumenty i Fakty|last = |first = }}</ref> The wounded were repatriated, but the rest of the Ukrainian personnel was held in custody and interrogated by Russian authorities.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.km.ru/world/2014/06/22/protivostoyanie-na-ukraine-2013-14/742999-ranenykh-ukrainskikh-pogranichnikov-otpra|title = Раненых украинских пограничников отправили из России на родину|date = 21 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = KM.ru|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://news.liga.net/news/politics/2244462-rf_prodolzhaet_uderzhivat_ukrainskikh_pogranichnikov_iz_izvarino.htm|title = РФ продолжает удерживать украинских пограничников из "Изварино"|date = 21 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Liga Novosti|last = |first = }}</ref> Ukrainian positions were also shelled at Kramatorsk, Mount Karanchun and Amvrosiivka. There were no Ukrainian casualties.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ua.interfax.com.ua/news/general/210362.html|title = Бойовики вчинили кілька нападів на позиції українських силовиків після того, як ті припинили вогонь о 22.00 п'ятниці, – "Інформаційний спротив"|date = 21 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Interfax Ukraine|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 22 June === |
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Pro-Russian militias in Luhansk claimed the destruction of a Ukrainian armoured column in the village of [[Milove]], right on the border between Russia and Ukraine. The separatists said they destroyed two tanks and captured several armoured vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.spbdnevnik.ru/news/2014-06-22/pod-luganskom-opolchentsy-razbili-kolonnu-bronetekhniki-silovikov/|title = Под Луганском ополченцы разбили колонну бронетехники силовиков|date = 22 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Saint Petersburg Daily|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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According to the [[National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine]], five tanks, seven armoured vehicles and a number of Kamaz and Ural trucks were spotted in the town of Dmytrivka, Donetsk Oblast. The vehicles were manned by 140 men, some of them Russian citizens. They claimed that the equipment was moved in from Crimea.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3382057-u-donetsku-oblast-z-krymu-perekynuly-piat-tankiv-i-sim-btr-rnbo|title = У Донецьку область з Криму перекинули п'ять танків і сім БТР – РНБО|date = 22 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 23 June === |
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Representatives of the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk reached an agreement with Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to declare a bilateral ceasefire until 27 June.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://podrobnosti.ua/power/2014/06/24/981794.html|title = Порошенко и Кучма встретились с Медведчуком в Киеве еще до начала переговоров в Донецке|date = 24 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Podrovnosti|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Pro-Russian militias besieging Luhansk airport, which was held by Ukrainian troops, were ready for the assault of the facilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3382646-u-luhansku-hotuietsia-shturm-aeroportu-rnbo|title = У Луганську готується штурм аеропорту – РНБО|date = 23 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 24 June === |
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[[Vladimir Putin]] formally took Russian military intervention in eastern Ukraine off the table as separatist leaders agreed to a ceasefire, proposed by Kiev, in the region.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/24/ukraine-crisis-putin-russia-military-intervention-ceasefire/ |title=Ukraine crisis: Putin removes threat of military intervention after ceasefire |last1= Walker |first1=Shaun |last2=Luhn |first2=Alec |authorlink= |publisher=[[The Guardian]] |date=24 June 2014 |website=[[theguardian.com]] |accessdate=24 June 2014}}</ref> He warned, however, that his decision doesn't mean that Russia will not defend ethnic Russians living in Ukraine and pro-Russian Ukrainians.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_06_24/Revocation-of-right-to-use-army-in-Ukraine-does-not-mean-Russia-to-ignore-events-there-Putin-3492/|title = Revoking right to use army in Ukraine does not mean ignoring events there – Putin|date = 24 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = The Voice of Russia|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The Ukrainian military says one of its helicopters, a [[Mil Mi-8|Mi-8]], has been shot down by pro-Russian rebels in the east near [[Sloviansk]], killing all nine people on board,<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28002993 Ukraine army helicopter 'shot down' despite ceasefire] [[BBC World News]], 24 June 2014.</ref> while two other soldiers were killed and four wounded during the rebel shelling of a checkpoint in the same area.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/932725-rossiyskie-terroristyi-chuvstvuyut-beznakazannost-nesmotrya-na-deklarativnyie-zayavleniya-rf-mid-ukrainyi.html|title = Российские террористы чувствуют безнаказанность несмотря на декларативные заявления РФ – МИД Украины|date = 24 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> Donetsk People's Republic Prime Minister, [[Alexander Borodai]], accused the Ukrainian central government of continuing hostilities by shelling Sloviansk, Snizhne and Semeniivka, where five people were killed.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_06_25/Kiev-continues-hostilities-in-south-eastern-Ukraine-9058/|title = Kiev continues hostilities in south-eastern Ukraine|date = 25 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = The Voice of Russia|last = |first = }}</ref> Ukrainian president Poroshenko said that one Ukrainian soldier was killed and seven wounded in eastern Ukraine the night before.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ura-inform.com/ru/politics/2014/06/24/etoj-nochju-na-donbasse-semero-voennykh-poluchili-ranenija-poroshenko|title = Этой ночью на Донбассе семеро военных получили ранения, – Порошенко|date = 24 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ura-Inform|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The [[Donetsk People's Republic]] and [[Lugansk People's Republic]] inform the [[OSCE]] that [[Viktor Medvedchuk]] was appointed their representative in the negotiations with the [[Ukrainian Government]].<ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/06/24/7030023 The separatists have informed the OSCE that Medvedchuk – that their representative], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (24 June 2014)</ref> |
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Donetsk People's Republic's leader Alexander Borodai announces on [[Twitter]] that the parliaments of Donetsk People's Republic and Lugansk People's Republic approved the merging of the two states.<ref>{{uk icon}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/06/24/7030033/ "DPR" and "LPR" "merged into" "Union of People's Republics"], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (24 June 2014)</ref> |
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=== 25 June === |
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Ukrainian president Poroshenko reported to the leaders of Germany, France and Russia that pro-Russian rebels killed 18 people and wounded 27 since the beginning of the truce.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ura-inform.com/ru/politics/2014/06/25/terroristy-za-vremja-peremirija-ubili-18-chelovek-i-ranili-27-poroshenko|title = Террористы за время перемирия убили 18 человек и ранили 27, – Порошенко|date = 25 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ura-Info|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Ten Ukrainian paratroopers were wounded when militants shelled the village of Dibrovka, Donetsk Oblast.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/v-doneckoy-oblasti-raneny-10-desantnikov-531725.html|title = В Донецкой области ранены 10 десантников|date = 25 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Another armoured column from Russia crossed into Ukraine through the border outpost of Izvarino. The convoy was composed of two tanks, five trucks and several armoured vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/cherez-pp-izvarino-v-ukrainu-proshla-kolonna-tyazheloy-voennoy-tehniki-aktivisty-531554.html|title = Через ПП "Изварино" в Украину прошла колонна тяжелой военной техники – активисты|date = 25 June 2014|accessdate = |website = Segodnya|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 26 June === |
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A Ukrainian National Guard base in Donetsk was overrun by pro-Russian forces, led by a self-styled military unit named "Kalmius". The besieged barracks were captured after a seven-hour long battle and three consecutive assaults, which involved the use of mortars and armoured personnel carriers by the separatists. The Ukrainian commander was taken prisoner.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/933515-terroristyi-zahvatili-voennuyu-chast-natsgvardii-v-donetske.html|title = Террористы захватили военную часть Нацгвардии в Донецке|date = 26 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/933492-terroristyi-iz-minometov-obstrelyali-voinskuyu-chast-v-donetske.html|title = Террористы из минометов обстреляли воинскую часть в Донецке|date = 26 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/933501-v-donetske-natsgvardiya-otbila-vtoruyu-ataku-terroristov-boeviki-nachali-tretyu-popyitku-zahvata-chasti.html|title = В Донецке Нацгвардия отбила вторую атаку террористов.|date = 26 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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A large rebel armoured column, composed of eight tanks, as well as mortars, attacked a Ukrainian checkpoint near Kramatorsk, killing four soldiers and wounding five. They also destroyed four Ukrainian armoured vehicles. Ukraine claimed that one rebel tank was destroyed and one was captured by the Ukrainian military.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://kvedomosti.com/11337-v-doneckoy-oblasti-v-nochnom-boyu-pogibli-4-ukrainskih-voennyh-i-5-raneno.html|title = В Донецкой области в ночном бою погибли 4 украинских военных и 5 ранено|date = 27 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Kiev Gazeta|last = |first = }}</ref> A pro-Russian tank rammed a roadblock, forcing the soldiers manning it to disperse. Ukraine claimed that another pro-Russian tank was hit by an RPG.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/933526-pod-slavyanskom-ukrainskie-voennyie-otbili-ataku-terroristov-pogib-odin-soldat.html|title = Под Славянском украинские военные отбили атаку террористов, погиб один солдат|date = 26 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 27 June === |
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The ceasefire, for which the parties have come to an agreement on 23 June, has been extended till 19:00 GMT 30 June. Aleksander Boroday supported the ceasefire but people governor Pavel Gubarev and commander in chief Igor Girkin vehemently opposed to it.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28066188|title = Ukraine crisis: President Poroshenko extends truce for east|date = 27 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC News|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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At early morning, the Ukrainian Army base at [[Artemivsk, Donetsk Oblast|Artemivsk]] was shattered during a rebel tank assault. There were no Ukrainian casualties, but the facilities were left in ruins. Ukraine claimed that a [[T-64B]] tank from the Russian army was captured by Ukrainian forces.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3384759-v-artemovske-yz-tanka-obstrelialy-voennuui-bazu|title = Подробности штурма в Артемовске: Силовики захватили танк "ополченцев"|date = 27 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The [[United Nations]] refugee agency has found that over 110,000 Ukrainians have fled to [[Russia]], and that tens of thousands more are internally displaced. Of those that fled, about 9,600 have filed for asylum.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://online.wsj.com/articles/110-000-have-fled-to-russia-from-ukraine-united-nations-says-1403873653|title = 110,000 Have Fled to Russia From Ukraine United Nations Says|date = 27 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Wall Street Journal|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The [[Gukovo]] border crossing, the nearby village of Vasetskiy and mining facilities in [[Russia]]n territory were hit by several artillery shells fired by the Ukrainian army. The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] has sent a protest note due to the shelling and violations, and called for these constant provocations to stop.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.interfax.ru/world/383121|title = Украинские снаряды долетели до приграничной российской территории|date = 27 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Interfax = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://top.rbc.ru/incidents/28/06/2014/933332.shtml#xtor=AL-<nowiki>[internal_traffic]--[rbc.ru]-[main_body]-[item_1</nowiki>|title = МИД назвал обстрел пограничного пункта со стороны Украины провокацией|date = 27 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = RBC = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/10933013/The-smuggling-foreign-minister-of-the-Donetsk-Peoples-Republic.html|title = The smuggling 'foreign minister' of the 'Donetsk People's Republic'|date = 2+ June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = The Telegraph = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 28 June === |
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Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and four wounded when their checkpoint on the outskirts of Sloviansk was attacked by pro-Russian forces with small arms and mortar fire.<ref>[http://m.aljazeera.com/story/2014628164631591401 Ukraine troops killed in fresh attack - Al Jazeera English<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://edition.cnn.com/2014/06/28/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_t3|title = 3 killed in mortar attack on Ukrainian base|last = Butenko|first = Victoria|date = 28 June 2014|work = CNN News|accessdate = }}</ref> Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and eight were wounded when rebel forces ambushed a resupply convoy in the region of Luhansk.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://glavcom.ua/news/216272.html|title = Боевики обстреляли колонну сил АТО: 2 погибших, 8 раненых – Тымчук|date = 29 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Glavcom.ua|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Four remaining OSCE observers who had been held captive since 29 May have been set free.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/28/ukraine-osce-four-more-released |title=Pro-Russian rebels release more OSCE observers |last1= |first1= |last2=Luhn |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=[[The Guardian]] |date=28 June 2014 |website=[[theguardian.com]] |accessdate=29 June 2014}}</ref> |
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=== 29 June === |
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Ukrainian paratroopers shot down a Russian-made surveillance micro UAV [[ZALA 421-08]] in Luhansk Oblast, near the border with Russia.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://forbes.ua/news/1374090-ukrainskie-desantniki-sbili-eshche-odin-bespilotnik-rf|title = Украинские десантники сбили еще один беспилотник РФ|date = 29 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Forbes.ua|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>[https://news.pn/en/criminal/107581 On the Luhansk region the Ukrainian military brought down the Russian UAV, - the National Security and Defense Council<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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A Ukrainian military base in Donetsk was partially occupied by pro-Russian militias following a rocket and mortar attack in the morning. A number of soldiers were taken prisoner after the assault, but Ukranian personnel still hold the canteen and the parade ground.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://forbes.ua/news/1374093-separatisty-chastichno-zahvatili-voinskuyu-chast-pvo|title = Сепаратисты частично захватили воинскую часть ПВО|date = 29 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Forbes.ua|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Pro-Russian forces shelled Ukrainian positions in Mount Karachun using tanks and mortars.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/934193-terroristyi-iz-tanka-i-minometov-obstrelyali-blokpost-pod-slavyanskom.html|title = Террористы из танка и минометов обстреляли блокпост под Славянском|date = 29 June 2014|accessdate = |website = Unian|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 30 June === |
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During a trip organized by pro-Russia rebels, a cameraman for the Russian Channel 1 news service, Anatoly Klyan, died after being fatally shot in the stomach when his crew came under fire near Avdiivka, north of Donetsk.<ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/30/russian-cameraman-5th-journalist-killed-in-ukraine/ The Russian cameraman was the 5th journalist killed in Ukraine]. The Washington Times, 30 June 2014</ref> He was the 3rd journalist to be killed in the conflict.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2014/06/russian-cameraman-killed-east-ukraine-20146305237103302.html | title=Russian cameraman killed in east Ukraine | publisher=aljazeera.com | date=30 June 2014 | accessdate=2 July 2014}}</ref> |
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Meanwhile, in Kiev, Poroshenko held a 2-hour call with Putin, Merkel and Hollande about his peace plan; Putin gave permission for OSCE military observers to operate on the Ukraine-Russia border but also wanted to discuss the extension of the truce.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/30/us-urkaine-crisis-hollande-idUSKBN0F51NP20140630/|title = Ukraine leaders meets security chiefs as ceasefire end nears|date = 30 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Reuters = |first = }}</ref> |
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Afterwards Poroshenko met with his security chiefs about the extension of the truce, but the council recommended to end it. Just before midnight the ATO officially resumed after the presidential portal made the following statement: "We will attack and liberate our land. Not renewing the cease-fire is our response to terrorists, militants, looters, all of those who are tormenting the local population, paralyzing the region's economy, preventing payment of salaries, pensions and grants, blowing up the railway, destroying water pipes, depriving people of normal peaceful life."<ref>[http://online.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-fighting-as-cease-fire-due-to-end-1404129631?tesla=y&mg=reno64-wsj&url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304344504580000620269860354.html]. The Wall Street Journal, 30 June 2014</ref> The Wall Street Journal also report a substantial quantity of tanks, armoured personnel carriers and multiple rocket launchers moving from Izyum towards Slavyansk and troops appearing to be gearing up for a large scale offensive against the rebels. |
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Earlier, one Ukrainian soldier was killed and two wounded by separatists in Kriva Luka, near Krasny Liman, Donetsk Oblast.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://army.unian.net/934348-odin-voennyiy-pogib-iz-za-napadeniya-terroristov-pod-krivoy-lukoy-tyimchuk.html|title = Один военный погиб из-за нападения террористов под Кривой Лукой – Тымчук|date = 30 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Two civilians also died in Slavyansk in the early morning when their apartment was struck with an ordinance during a battle between government and rebel forces.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/ukraine/article19388075/|title = Ukraine, Russia agree to work on ceasefire as deadline passes|date = 30 June 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = The Globe and Mail = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 1 July === |
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The Ukrainian military renewed their attack to drive out pro-Russian rebels in the early morning, staging large-scale ground and air assaults in the east Ukraine throughout the day. The Ukrainian military conducted heavy artillery barrages on the rebel-controlled city of Slovyansk.<ref name=":6" /> The villages of Stary-Karavan and Brusivka (south of [[Krasnyi Lyman]]) were brought back under government control.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/01/ukraine-petro-poroshenko-goes-on-attack|title=Ukraine retakes border crossing from rebels as Poroshenko goes on attack|last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=The Guardian |date=1 July 2014 |website=www.theguardian.com|accessdate=1 July 2014}}</ref> |
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South-west of Slovyansk, near Andriivka, the television tower on Mount Karachun collapsed after rebel forces shelled Ukrainian positions nearby.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/07/1/7030575/|title = На Карачуне под Славянском рухнула телевышка|date = 1 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrayinska Pravda|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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According to the Health Department of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, four civilians were killed and five wounded in a minibus when shells hit the rebel-held town of [[Kramatorsk]] in Donetsk region.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28113680 |title=Putin accuses Ukraine over ceasefire as fighting rages |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=[[BBC World News]] |date=1 July 2014 |website=www.bbc.com |accessdate=1 July 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://www.hromadske.tv/society/u-kramatorsku-avtobus-potrapiv-pid-obstril-5-zagib/ У Краматорську автобус потрапив під обстріл. 4 загиблих], hromadske.tv 1 July 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.itar-tass.com/world/738442/ |title=Passenger bus comes under fire in Ukraine's Donetsk Region |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=[[ITAR-TASS]] |date=1 July 2014 |website=en.itar-tass.com |accessdate=5 July 2014}}</ref> Meanwhile, pro-Russian media reported that around 15 civilians were killed today in [[Kramatorsk]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnia.ru/news/142099|title = В Краматорске погибло не менее 15 мирных жителей|date =1 July 2014|accessdate =1 July 2014|website = |publisher = Segodnya}}</ref> |
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Ukrainian authorities claimed to have won back control of the Dolzhanskyi border crossing (south of Sverdlovsk). A policeman was reported killed in the city of Donetsk when separatist fighters tried to seize the interior ministry's regional headquarters, and a tank battle between rebels and government forces was reported near the town of Karlivka. In Mar'inka, Donetsk Oblast, and Metalist, Luhansk Oblast, Ukrainian forces shelled a number of pro-Russian checkpoints.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28113680 Putin accuses Ukraine over ceasefire as fighting rages]. BBC, 1 July 2014</ref> |
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One Ukrainian soldier was killed and 17 wounded in the fighting. A Ukrainian [[Su-25]] was damaged by rebel fire.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url = |
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=== 2 July === |
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A Ukrainian [[Su-25]] crashed during landing approach due to a mechanical failure. No airport structures were damaged. The pilot ejected and survived.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lenta.ru/news/2014/07/02/su25/ |title=В Днепропетровске разбился штурмовик Су-25 |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=[[Lenta.ru]] |date=2 July 2014 |website=www.lenta.ru |accessdate=2 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://interfax.com.ua/news/general/211777.html |title=Штурмовик Су-25 разбился в Днепропетровске из-за неисправности, пилот жив |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=[[Interfax-Ukraine]] |date=2 July 2014 |website=www.lenta.ru |accessdate=2 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="BBC News">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28126433 |title= Ukraine conflict: Civilians killed as truce collapses |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher= BBC News |date=2 July 2014 |accessdate=2 July 2014}}</ref> Another Ukrainian aircraft, a Su-24, was hit by a shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile. The pilot managed to fly the fighter 300 km with a crippled engine before landing safely.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3386745-v-donetskoi-oblasty-obstrelialy-yz-zenpytnoi-ustanovky-su-24-press-tsentr-ato|title = В Донецкой области обстреляли из зенитной установки Су-24 – пресс-центр АТО|date = 2 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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North-east of Luhansk, the towns of Stanytsia Luhanska<!--uk:Станиця Луганська--> and Mykolaivka were badly hit; nine civilians were killed.<ref name="BBC News" /><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2677613/American-military-advisers-masterminding-Ukraines-surge-against-pro-Russian-separatists-bid-expand-Nato-east.html|title = A sign of where Ukrainian conflict could lead? Victims of mortar attack stand before their flaming home, like a scene from the Eastern Front in the Second World War|date = 2 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Daily Mail|last = |first = }}</ref> The Ukrainian authorities said the bloodshed happened when rebel forces launched rockets from a [[BM-21 Grad|Grad]] [[multiple rocket launcher|rocket launcher]]; the Grad was later seized by government forces.<ref name="IR071">{{cite web |url=http://sprotyv.info/ru/news/1881-mirnye-zhiteli-stanicy-luganskoy-byli-ubity-rossiyskimi-gradami/ |title=Мирные жители Станицы Луганской были убиты российскими "Градами" |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=[[Information Resistance]] |date=3 July 2014 |website=sprotyv.info |language=Russian |page= |accessdate=3 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="IR071:2">{{cite web |url=http://sprotyv.info/ru/news/1877-terroristy-obstrelyali-poselok-na-luganshchine-po-prosbe-propagandistov-kremlya/ |title=Террористы обстреляли поселок на Луганщине по просьбе пропагандистов Кремля |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=[[Information Resistance]] |date=3 July 2014 |website=sprotyv.info |language=Russian |page= |accessdate=3 July 2014}}</ref><!-- [[Dmytro Tymchuk]] is one of the coordinators of "Information Resistance" - site in RUS/ENG--><ref name="Timchuk 4 July">{{Cite web|url = http://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/op-ed/dmitry-tymchuks-military-blog-russian-border-guards-shot-a-group-of-300-terrorists-354607.html|title = Dmitry Tymchuk's military blog: Russian border guards shoot group of 300 terrorists trying to get out of Ukraine|date = 4 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> A resident of the Kondrashovka locality (part of Stanytsia Luhanska) said that an aircraft first targeted an insurgent position nearby, but that its second strike hit the village. The deputy commander of a Ukrainian battalion said the place may have been hit both by the aircraft and by shelling from outside.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://rt.com/news/170104-ukraine-lugansk-shelling-airstrike/|title = 'Thanks, Ukraine Air Force': Bombarded villagers accuse Kiev of killing civilians|date = 3 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = RT TV|last = |first = }}</ref> Heavy fighting was reported in and near the village of Metalist, north of the city of Luhansk. Tank and artillery fire was also reported in the nearby neighbourhood of Kambrod.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/935331-pod-luganskom-vozobnovilis-boi.html|title = Под Луганском возобновились бои|date = 3 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Fighting was reported in the area of the Izvaryne border post, with Ukrainian units being shelled and one of their armoured vehicles destroyed by a mine.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Ukraine-says-guard-killed-in-attack-on-border-post-5594885.php|title = Foreign ministers agree on Ukraine cease-fire path|date = 2 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = AP / Houston Chronicle|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Ukrainian forces pounded rebel positions in Donetsk Oblast with self-propelled 152mm howitzers.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/935328-silyi-ato-obstrelivayut-terroristov-iz-superorujiya-smi.html|title = Силы АТО обстреливают террористов из супероружия – СМИ|date = 3 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Five Ukrainian soldiers died by the end of the day with another 21 wounded.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/one-dead-six-injured-as-fierce-fighting-continues-in-eastern-ukraine-live-updates-354289.html |title= Major casualties on both sides as fierce fighting continues in eastern Ukraine |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=Kiev Post |date=2 July 2014 |accessdate=2 July 2014}}</ref> |
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=== 3 July === |
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According to Ukrainian sources about 300 rebels tried to cross Russian border to return home. Russian border guards opened fire at them from all weapons.<ref name="Timchuk 4 July" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sprotyv.info/ru/news/1873-naemnikov-putina-doma-ne-zhdut-pogranichniki-rf-rasstrelyali-300-boevikov-dezertirov/ |title=Наемников Путина дома не ждут: пограничники РФ расстреляли 300 боевиков-дезертиров. |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink=[[Information Resistance]] |publisher= |date=3 July 2014 |website=sprotyv.info |language=Russian |page= |accessdate=3 July 2014}}</ref> Another Russian border post in Novoshahtinks was damaged by rockets fired from Ukraine. This was the second incident of this kind in Novoshahtinsk since 20 June.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.trud.ru/article/03-07-2014/1315247_ukrainskie_snarjady_povredili_rossijskij_kpp_novoshaxtinsk.html|title = Украинские снаряды повредили российский КПП "Новошахтинск"|date = 3 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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One civilian died and another suffered major injuries after stepping on a landmine outside Luhansk airport.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/935412-v-luganskom-aeroportu-dva-cheloveka-podorvalis-na-mine-gorsovet.html|title = В Луганском аэропорту два человека подорвались на мине – горсове|date = 3 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The Ukrainian army regained control of Raihorodok and Rai-Oleksandrivka (north-east and east of [[Slovyansk]]) as well as Zakitne and Riznykivka (west and south-west of [[Siversk]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/211953.html|title=Government forces continue to free towns and capture gunmen's weapons and equipment in eastern Ukraine|last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=Interfax-Ukraine |date=3 July 2014 |accessdate=3 July 2014}}</ref> |
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The Ukrainian army claimed that its forces surrounded the town of [[Mykolaivka, Donetsk Oblast|Mykolaivka]], Donetsk Oblast, and that six rebel fighting positions were destroyed by a combination of artillery and airstrikes. According to the Ukrainian claims, 150 pro-Russian militants lost their lives during aerial and artillery bombardment, while two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and four wounded.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/935788-silyi-ato-osvobodili-nikolaevku-est-pogibshie-timchuk.html|title = Силы АТО освободили Николаевку: есть погибшие – Тимчук|date = 3 July 2014|accessdate = |website = Unian|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Three road policemen died and another suffered major injuries when two unidentified armed men opened fire on them during a traffic stop.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gazeta.ru/auto/news/2014/07/03/n_6280157.shtml|title=Three policemen shot in an attack by unknown fatigued men |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=Gazeta.ru |date=3 July 2014 |accessdate=3 July 2014}}</ref> |
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=== 4 July === |
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The Ukrainian army reported 13 killed and nine wounded in separate incidents across the fighting in Eastern Ukraine.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://m.todayonline.com/world/kiev-says-13-military-personnel-killed-fighting-east-ukraine|date = 4 July 2014|accessdate = |website = today online |publisher = |title=Kiev says 13 military personnel killed in fighting in east Ukraine}}</ref><ref name="reujuuli4">{{cite web |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/04/ukraine-crisis-poroshenko-ashton-idUSL6N0PF2S220140704 |title=UPDATE 3-Ukraine's president seeks new crisis talks at weekend, fighting rages |last=Balmforth |first=Richard |author= |authorlink= |last2=Grove |first2=Thomas|website=www.reuters.com |series= |publisher=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=4 July 2014}}</ref> |
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A column of three tanks, three "Grad" MRLS and several armoured vehicles was spotted near the border with Russia in the region of Luhansk, in an area controlled by rebel troops.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/na-ukrainskoy-granice-stoit-kolonna-boevoy-tehniki-534094.html|title = На украинской границе стоит колонна боевой техники|date = 4 de Julio|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Minister of Internal Affairs [[Arsen Avakov (politician)|Arsen Avakov]] wrote on his Facebook page that Mykolaivka is completely under control of governmental forces.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tsn.ua/ukrayina/ukrayinski-viyskovi-vzyali-pid-kontrol-mikolayivku-avakov-357653.html |title=Українські військові взяли під контроль Миколаївку – Аваков |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=Новости Украины на 1+1 – ТСН.ua |date=4 July 2014 |website=tsn.ua |language=Ukrainian |page= |accessdate=5 July 2014}}</ref> |
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Members of the Ukrainian battalion "Donetsk" launched a raid on the seat of the local prosecutor in Artemivsk, occupied by pro-Russian forces.<ref name=":8" /> Two armoured personnel carriers fired on the building during 20 minutes, destroying a civilian type vehicle and causing some damage.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/events/3388347-v-artemivsku-obstrilialy-shtab-dnr#1|title = В Артемівську обстріляли штаб ДНР|date = 5 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref> The armoured vehicles later retreated toward the Kharkiv-Rostov highway.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url = |title = В Артемівську силовики знищили штаб терористів|date = 5 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = TSN|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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According to operational data from ''[[Information Resistance]]'', as of 4 July 2014, there were numerous Russian troop formations located near the state border of Ukraine.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sprotyv.info/en/news/1930-dmitry-tymchuk-number-russian-troops-ukrainian-border |title=DMITRY TYMCHUK: Number of Russian troops on Ukrainian border |authorlink= |first=|last=|publisher=''[[Information Resistance]]'' |date=4 July 2014 |website=sprotyv.info |accessdate=8 July 2014}}</ref> |
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=== 5 July === |
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Pro-Russian forces launched a "Grad" multiple rocket attack on Luhansk airport.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/terroristy-snova-atakovali-luganskiy-aeroport-534116.html|title = Террористы снова атаковали луганский аэропорт|date = 5 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities announced the death in action of seven servicemen in the village of Novoselovka, Donetsk Oblast. Other six were injured.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ura-inform.com/ru/society/2014/07/05/sem-bojtsov-ato-pogibli-na-donetchine|title = Семь бойцов АТО погибли на Донетчине|date = 5 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ura-Inform|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Pro-Russian forces abandoned the town of [[Sloviansk]] and retreated towards Kramatorsk in the face of a Ukrainian army encirclement. The Ukrainian flag was hoisted over the city council building.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28174104|title = Ukraine crisis: Rebels 'abandon Sloviansk stronghold'|date = 5 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC News|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/05/us-ukraine-crisis-slaviansk-idUSKBN0FA06R20140705 |title=Ukraine government forces recapture separatist stronghold |last1=Tsvetkova |first1=Maria |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=[[Reuters]] |date=5 July 2014 |website=www.reuters.com |accessdate=5 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="bbc28177020">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28177020 |title=Ukraine crisis: Donetsk rebels in mass withdrawal |publisher=[[BBC News Online]] |date=5 July 2014 |website=www.bbc.com |accessdate=5 July 2014}}</ref> In a message, that was read out next day in [[Donetsk]], rebel commander [[Igor Girkin|Igor Strelkov]] stated that the retreat was necessary for the purposes of achieving the final goal – to drive Kiev's armies from the east before marching on the capital itself.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/06/ukraine-forces-seize-slavyansk |title=Ukrainian president hails breakthrough as Slavyansk seized from separatists |authorlink= |first=Shaun|last=Walker|publisher=[[theguardian.com]] |date=6 July 2014 |website=www.theguardian.com |accessdate=6 July 2014}}</ref> |
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An armed group in two vessels and several small craft landed near the town of [[Sjedove]]<!--village Obryv, uk:Обрив (селище) coord= 47.101111, 38.183889 -->, on the Azov Sea shore, and destroyed a Ukrainian border post and radar station with [[Rocket-propelled grenade|RPG]], mortar and small arms fire. One Ukrainian guard was killed and eight wounded.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3388429-na-uzberezhzhi-azovskoho-moria-obstrilialy-post-prykordonnykiv-ye-zhertvy|title = На узбережжі Азовського моря обстріляли пост прикордонників, є жертви|date = 5 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sprotyv.info/ru/news/1943-teper-i-s-morya-terroristy-atakovali-pogranichnikov-s-vody-odin-pogib |title=Теперь и с моря: террористы атаковали пограничников с воды. Один погиб |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink=[[Dmytro Tymchuk]] |publisher=[[Information Resistance]] |date=5 July 2014 |website=sprotyv.info |language=Russian |accessdate=5 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="seg726" /> |
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The Ukrainian flag was hoisted over the city council building of [[Kramatorsk]].<ref name="bbc28177020" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sprotyv.info/ru/news/1957-nad-kramatorskom-podnyat-ukrainskiy-flag-foto |title=Над Краматорском поднят украинский флаг. Фото |date=5 July 2014 |website=sprotyv.info |publisher=[[Information Resistance]]|language= |accessdate=5 July 2014}}</ref> The bulk of pro-Russian forces fell back to Horlivka.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://publicist.in.ua/1189-nad-slove.html|title = Над Слов'янськом майорить український прапор, а тим часом колони бойовиків вже в Горлівці і Донецьку|date = 5 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Publicist|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The separatists also left [[Druzhkivka]] and [[Kostyantynivka]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/boeviki-pokinuli-druzhkovku-i-konstantinovku-v-gorodah-sily-ato--534281.html|title = Боевики покинули Дружковку и Константиновку, в городах силы АТО|date = 5 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/07/06/world/ukraines-first-big-win-rebels-dims-truce-hopes/|title = Ukraine's first big win over rebels dims truce hopes|date = 6 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = AFP / Japan Times|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 6 July === |
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Ukrainian authorities announced they have regained control of [[Artemivsk, Donetsk Oblast|Artemivsk]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/06/ukraine-forces-seize-slavyansk|title = Ukrainian president hails breakthrough as Slavyansk seized from separatists|date = 6 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = The Guardian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Separatist sources from the Republic of Donetsk claimed that a Ukrainian T-64 was knocked down by pro-Russian tanks during a battle in Dmytrivka, near the border with Russia.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.interfax-russia.ru/South/special.asp?id=516682&sec=1724|title = Ополченцы утверждают, что украинские силовики несут большие потери|date = 6 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Interfax|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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There were reports of fighting in the villages of Piski and Karlivka.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/pod-doneckom-idut-boi-karta-boevyh-deystviy-534329.html|title = Под Донецком идут бои|date = 6 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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In Donetsk city, militiamen attacked the state prison guard headquarters in an attempt to seize weapons.<ref name="seg726">{{cite web |url=http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/situaciya-v-donbasse-osvobozhdenie-mera-slavyanska-gibel-voennyh-i-vzryvy-mostov-534726.html |title=Ситуация в Донбассе: освобождение мэра Славянска, гибель военных и взрывы мостов |language=Russian|last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=Сегодня.ua |date=7 July 2014 |website=www.segodnya.ua |accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="bbc28182404">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28182404 |title=Ukraine says forces retake two more rebel-held cities |authorlink= |publisher=[[BBC News Online]] |date=7 July 2014 |website=www.bbc.com |accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ria.ru/world/20140706/1014932056.html|title = Ополченцы заняли здание Госпенитенциарной службы Украины в Донецке|date = 6 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ria Novosti|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 7 July === |
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With the bulk of pro-Russian forces fallen back to Donetsk, including the former defenders of Sloviansk, the rebels began to fortify the city and prepare for a stand against the advancing Ukrainian military.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/07/07/pro-russia-rebels-in-eastern-ukraine-reportedly-prepare-last-stand-in-donetsk/ |title = Pro-Russia rebels in eastern Ukraine reportedly prepare last stand in Donetsk|date = 7 July 2014|accessdate =7 July 2014 |website = |publisher = Fox News|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/07/us-ukraine-crisis-idUSKBN0FC11520140707 |title=Pushed from Slaviansk, Ukraine rebels barricade Donetsk |last1=Tsvetkova |first1=Maria |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=[[Reuters]] |date=7 July 2014 |website=www.reuters.com |page= |accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref> |
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Six pro-Russian tanks and one armoured fighting vehicle attacked Luhansk airport, held by Ukrainian forces. The Ukrainians responded with mortar fire.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3389335-aeroport-luhanska-obstriluiuit-iz-tankiv-tymchuk|title = Аеропорт Луганська обстрілюють із танків – Тимчук|date = 7 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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One Ukrainian border guard was wounded after a mortar attack on [[Biryukovo]] checkpoint, south of [[Sverdlovsk, Ukraine|Sverdlovsk]], Luhansk Oblast.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ukrinform.ua/rus/news/boeviki_obstrelyali_iz_minometov_pogranichniy_naryad_na_luganshchine_1646918|title = Боевики обстреляли из минометов пограничный наряд на Луганщине|date = 7 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrinform|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Nine Ukrainian border guards were killed and 112 wounded defending the Russian-Ukrainian border from pro-Russian forces since the beginning of the military operations.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/212367.html|title= Nine border guards killed in militant attacks in eastern Ukraine – Shysholin |accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref> |
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At least three bridges were destroyed by rebel forces. All the bridges lead into Donetsk city. One of the destroyed railroad bridges was over a highway. The highway was now also blocked.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28191833 |title=Ukraine crisis: Bridges destroyed outside Donetsk |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher= |date=7 July 2014 |website=www.bbc.com |page= |accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref> |
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Deputy secretary of the [[National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine]] Mykhailo Koval declares that "all along its perimeter the [[Russia–Ukraine border|Russian-Ukrainian border]] is under the tight control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and State Border Service".<ref>[http://www.interfax.com/newsinf.asp?id=518973 Ukraine govt forces control border with Russia all long its perimeter – Kyiv], [[Interfax]] (7 July 2014)</ref> |
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=== 8 July === |
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Separatist units assumed control of [[Popasna]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-08/eu-mulls-more-russia-sanctions-as-ukraine-rebels-fight-on.html|title = Ukraine Rebels Take Town as EU Mulls Sanctions Expansion|date = 8 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Bloomberg|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnia.ru/news/142479|title = Ополченцы ЛНР заняли город Попасную|date = 8 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnia|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The head of the Ministry of Defense Valeriy Heletey stated on 8 July that there would be "no more unilateral ceasefires" and said peace talks were only possible if the rebels disarmed. Meanwhile, the SBU thwarted an attempt to blow up a railway line in the [[Zaporizhia Oblast]], and found that the suspects were carrying maps and explosives.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Ukraine crisis: 'No more unilateral ceasefires' |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28209182 |newspaper=BBC |location= |publisher= |date=8 July 2014 |accessdate= }}</ref> |
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=== 9 July === |
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The Chief of Staff of the Ukrainian territorial battalion "Carpatia", Yuri Baran, was killed by a pro-Russian sniper during military operations near the town of Amvrosiivka.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ukrinform.ua/ukr/news/vid_kuli_snaypera_zaginuv_nachalnik_shtabu_batalyonu_prikarpattya_1953214|title = Від кулі снайпера загинув начальник штабу батальйону "Прикарпаття"|date = 9 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrinform|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Pro-Russian forces continued to besiege Luhansk airport. The facilities were shelled using four tanks and two "Grad" rocket launchers.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/luganskiy-aeroport-ves-den-atakovali-tanki-i-velsya-ogon-s-sistem-grad-535425.html|title = Луганский аэропорт весь день атаковали танки, и велся огонь из систем "Град"|date = 9 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> Ukrainian sources claimed that two tanks and one "Grad" system were destroyed in the course of an air strike.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/07/9/7031453/|title = Боевики атакуют Луганский аэропорт танками и "Градами"|date = 9 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrayinska Pravda|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The Ukrainian border checkpoint at Dolzhansky, Luhansk Oblast, was destroyed after two days of heavy mortar fire. The facilities were hit by more than 200 mortar rounds.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://focus.ua/incident/310269/|title = Боевики почти полностью уничтожили КПП Должанский|date = 9 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Focus|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 27 were wounded in the Donbass region during the last 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/ukrainian-army-loses-3-men-killed-about-30-wounded-in-past-24-hours-355401.htmltitle = Ukrainian army loses 3 men killed, about 30 wounded in past 24 hours|date = 9 July 2014|accessdate = |website = kyiv post |publisher = interfax|last = |first = }}</ref> Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and a journalist lightly injured near Luhansk when their position was pounded by pro-Russian forces with mortar fire.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{Cite web|url = http://focus.ua/incident/310264/|title = Под Луганском убиты двое военных и ранен журналист Интера|date = 9 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Focus|last = |first = }}</ref><ref name="autogenerated2" /> Another soldier died in Muratova, Luhansk Oblast, when the convoy where he was riding on was ambushed by pro-Russian militias. Three others were injured.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/foreign/10-Jul-2014/three-ukrainian-soldiers-killed-in-fresh-clashes-army|title = Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in fresh clashes: army|date = 10 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Daily Times|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 10 July === |
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Ukrainian troops took control of the town of [[Siversk]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ukrinform.ua/eng/news/terrorists_fleeing_from_siversk_323600|title = Terrorists fleeing from Siversk|date = 10 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = UkrInform|last = |first = }}</ref> They have also recovered the border checkpoint of Chervonopartyzansk, east of Sverdlovsk.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/938424-geletey-seversk-i-pp-chervonopartizansk-pereshli-pod-kontrol-ukrainyi.html|title = Гелетей: Северск и ПП Червонопартизанск перешли под контроль Украины|date = 10 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> In the area of the Dolzhansky border post, four Ukrainian soldiers were killed when their armoured personnel carrier struck a landmine.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/chetvero-voennyh-pogibli-vozle-punkta-propuska-dovzhanskiy-iz-za-miny-zalozhennoy-terroristami-535738.html|title = Четверо военных погибли возле пункта пропуска "Должанский" из-за мины, заложенной террористами|date = 11 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The fighting continues at [[Donetsk International Airport]], held by Ukrainian army.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.svoboda.org/content/article/25452734.html|title = В Донецке сепаратисты атакуют аэропорт, который удерживают военные|date = 10 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Radno Svoboda|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Separatist sources claimed to have beaten off a Ukrainian offensive involving tanks in Karlivka, northwest of Donetsk city. According to them, the Ukrainian army withdrew {{convert|10|km|mi}} towards the village of Halytsynivka.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://itar-tass.com/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/1310300|title = Силы ополчения ДНР вынудили украинские войска отступить|date = 10 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = ITAR-TASS|last = |first = }}</ref> Earlier, the commander of the battalion "Donbass", Semen Sementchenko, reported that his troops had destroyed a number of bunkers and sangars in Karlivka, killing "25 militiamen" for the loss of one soldier killed by sniper fire.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3390773-boi-pod-karlovkoi-zakonchen-storony-hovoriat-o-desiatkakh-pohybshykh|title = Бой под Карловкой закончен: стороны говорят о десятках погибших|date = 10 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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A town near [[Sievierodonetsk]] and the city of [[Luhansk]] were shelled by the Ukrainian army. Separatists responded with counter-battery artillery fire.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://itar-tass.com/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/1310473|title = Пресс-служба ЛНР: украинские силовики обстреляли из минометов окраины Северодонецка}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://itar-tass.com/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/1309472|title = Украинская армия ведет обстрел частного сектора в Каменнобродском районе Луганска}}</ref> |
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=== 11 July === |
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Ukrainian forces have retaken the border post of Izvarine, east of Krasnodon.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/sily-ato-vzyali-pod-kontrol-izvarino-unichtozheno-50-boevikov-535831.html|title = Силы АТО взяли под контроль "Изварино", уничтожено 50 боевиков |date = 11 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Pro-Russian forces attacked a concentration of Ukrainian troops with "Grad" rockets, inflicted heavy damage and casualties to two motorized army brigades at Zelenopyllia, Luhansk Oblast, south of [[Rovenky]]. At least 19 Ukrainian soldiers were reported killed, and around 100 other wounded. Fighting was still ongoing by evening.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/938709-pod-zelenopolem-prodoljaetsya-boy-voennyim-nujna-srochnaya-pomosch.html|title = Под Зеленопольем продолжается бой, военным нужна срочная помощь|date = 11 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref><ref name="bbc1107">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28261737 |title=Ukraine conflict: Many soldiers dead in 'rocket strike' |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |authorlink= |publisher=[[BBC News Online]] |date=11 July 2014 |website=www.bbc.com |language=inglise |page= |accessdate=11 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/v-seti-poyavilis-fotografii-unichtozhennogo-gradom-blokposta-sil-ato-535962.html|title = В сети появились фотографии уничтоженного "Градом" блокпоста сил АТО (фото) |date = 11 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> It was later claimed that the rocket system used in the attack was the newer [[9A52-4 Tornado|9A52-4 "Tornado"]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/07/13/7031806/|title = Сили АТО під Зеленопіллям обстріляли з "Торнадо" - ЗМІ|date = 13 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrayinska Pravda|last = |first = }}</ref> Four other Ukrainian servicemen were killed near the Dolzhanskyi border post.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/segodnya-vo-vremya-obstrela-terroristami-pogib-21-voennyy-i-2-pogranichniki-nacgvardiya-536086.html|title = Сегодня во время обстрела террористами погиб 21 военный и 2 пограничники - Нацгвардия|date = 11 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Ukrainian forces replied to that shelling by launching strikes against separatist groups in the areas of [[Perevalsk]], Gomolsky, Dzerzhinsk, Izvarine.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/sily-ato-nanesli-5-aviacionnyh-udarov-unichtozheny-sotni-boevikov-seleznev-536109.html|title = Силы АТО нанесли 5 авиационных ударов, уничтожены сотни боевиков - Селезнев |date = 11 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/07/12/ukraine-crisis-idINKBN0FH09020140712|title = Ukrainian fighter jets pound rebels after deadly missile attack |
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An armoured convoy of six tanks, six armoured vehicles, two "Grad" systems and eight "Kamaz" trucks crossed through the Luhansk city centre, according to eyewitnesses.<ref name=":10" /> |
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A Russian-made unmanned aerial vehicle was shot down by Ukrainian troops.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/939100-terroristyi-iz-minometov-obstrelyali-komandnyiy-punkt-aeromobilnoy-brigadyi-ato.html|title = Террористы из минометов обстреляли командный пункт аэромобильной бригады АТО|date = 13 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 12 July === |
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In the early morning hours, pro-Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian army with "Grad" rockets and mortar fire in several locations in Donetsk and Luhansk, killing seven Ukrainian servicemen and wounding 33.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://news.liga.net/news/politics/2501615-nochyu_pogibli_7_ukrainskikh_silovikov_press_tsentr_ato.htm|title = Ночью погибли 7 украинских силовиков - пресс-центр АТО|date = 12 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Liga News|last = |first = }}</ref> Later, two Ukrainian soldiers were killed in action at Alexandrovka, Luhansk Oblast.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ukrinform.ua/rus/news/dvoe_ukrainskih_voennih_pogiblo_v_boyu_pod_aleksandrovkoy_v_luganskoy_oblasti_1648486|title = Двое украинских военных погибло в бою под Александровкой в Луганской области|date = 12 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrinform|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Fierce fighting erupted around the village of [[Marinka, Ukraine|Marinka]], southwest of Donetsk city.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://news.liga.net/news/politics/2501511-pod_donetskom_nachalsya_ozhestochennyy_boy_smi.htm?utm_source=newsliganet&utm_medium=site&utm_term=top_block&utm_campaign=usability|title = Под Донецком начался ожесточенный бой - СМИ|date = 12 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Liga News|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28277928 |title=Ukraine conflict: Shells ravage suburb of Donetsk |publisher=[[BBC News Online]] |date=12 July 2014 |accessdate=12 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=www.bbc.com }}</ref> Six people were killed and four wounded.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/939026-v-donetske-v-rezultate-boevyih-deystviy-pogibli-6-chelovek-ranenyi-8.html#ad-image-0|title = В Донецке в результате боевых действий погибли 6 человек, ранены – 8|date = 12 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> Elsewhere in Donetsk, six other people died and eight were injured at late evening in the Petrovsky neighbourhood.<ref name=":9" /> |
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The Ukrainian Air Force claimed to have destroyed 14 enemy vehicles in the last 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.aif.ru/society/safety/1207276|title = Минобороны Украины заявило об ликвидации 14 единиц техники ополченцев|date = 12 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Argumenty i Fakty|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Pro-Russian tanks attacked Luhansk international airport.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/939020-terroristyi-iz-tankov-obstrelivayut-luganskiy-aeroport-smi.html|title = Террористы из танков обстреливают луганский аэропорт - СМИ|date = 12 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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A large column of armoured vehicles crossed into Ukraine from Russia through the area of Krasnodon, Luhansk Oblast.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|url = http://news.liga.net/news/politics/2501701-v_lugansk_voshla_bolshaya_kolonna_bronetekhniki_pod_flagami_rf_smi.htm|title = В Луганск вошла большая колонна бронетехники под флагами РФ - СМИ|date = 12 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Liga News|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ukrinform.ua/rus/news/v_ukrainu_vorvalis_boeviki_na_tankah_1648430|title = В Украину ворвались боевики на танках|date = 12 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrinform|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 13 July === |
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Three artillery shells hit the Russian [[town]] of [[Donetsk, Russia|Donetsk]], which is only {{convert|1|km|mi}} away from the border. One civilian died, and two were seriously injured. An investigation in to the matter is ongoing. The Russian Foreign Ministry warned of "irreversible consequences, the responsibility of which lies on the Ukrainian side", calling the shelling "an aggressive action".<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://top.rbc.ru/incidents/13/07/2014/936082.shtml |title = В город Донецк в России попало несколько снарядов со стороны Украины|date = 13 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = RBC|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://m.washingtonpost.com/world/russia-warns-ukraine-of-irreversible-consequences-after-cross-border-shelling/2014/07/13/d2be1bb0-0a85-11e4-8341-b8072b1e7348_story.html| title=Russia warns Ukraine of 'irreversible consequences' after cross-border shelling|date = 13 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = RBC|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Ukrainian army broke through the pro-Russian lines around [[Luhansk]] with the village of Sabivka being taken, and battles taking place into the villages of Heorhiivka and Rozkishne. The Ukrainian army used 70 tanks in this assault according to rebel commander Igor "Strelkov" Girkin, who claimed that his troops repulsed the offensive.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28285208 |title = Ukraine conflict: Fighting flares near city of Luhansk|date = 13 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC|last = |first = }}</ref> Late in the evening, the Ukrainian government claimed that its troops had reached Luhansk airport and broken its encirclement.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/07/13/7031809/|title = Бої під Луганськом: Силовики з боями розблокували аеропорт|date = 13 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrayinska Pravda|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28285208|title = Ukraine conflict: Fighting flares near city of Luhansk|date = 13 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/07/14/ukraine-crisis-idUKL6N0PP1LX20140714|title = Ukraine forces end rebel airport blockade|date = 14 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Reuters|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 14 July === |
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Fighting over [[Luhansk International Airport|Luhansk airfield]] has intensified, with both sides claiming that the airport is under their control.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28292338 |title=Ukraine conflict: Air strikes 'hit Luhansk targets' |publisher=[[BBC News Online]] |date=14 July 2014 |accessdate=14 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=www.bbc.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-14/ukraine-fights-rebels-in-luhansk-as-conflict-deteriorates.html |title=Ukraine Accuses Russia of Escalation as Conflict Worsens |publisher=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=14 July 2014 |accessdate=14 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=www.bloomberg.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://en.itar-tass.com/world/740408 |title=Militia fighters of Lugansk People's Republic take Lugansk airport |publisher=[[ITAR-TASS]] |date=14 July 2014 |accessdate=14 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=en.itar-tass.com }}</ref> Ukrainian officials claim that their army has retaken several villages around Luhansk, while the rebels claim that a Ukrainian armoured column was destroyed near the airport.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28299334|title = Ukraine military plane shot down as fighting rages|date = 14 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC News|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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A Ukrainian [[An-26]] transport aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile over eastern Ukraine while flying at {{convert|6500|m|ft}}. The Ukrainian defence minister claimed that the altitude is far from the reach of a shoulder-launched missile, suggesting that the aircraft was downed by Russian forces.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ukraine-military-plane-shot-down-by-russia-1456632|title = Ukraine: Military Plane 'Shot Down By Russia'|date = 14 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = International Business Times|last = Bacchi|first = Umberto}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28299334 |title=Ukraine military plane shot down as fighting rages |publisher=[[BBC News Online]] |date=14 July 2014|accessdate=14 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=www.bbc.com }}</ref><ref name="BBC28309034">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28309034 |title=Ukraine conflict: Jet bombs rebel-held town of Snizhne |publisher=[[BBC News Online]] |date=15 July 2014 Last updated at 11:34 GMT |accessdate=15 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=www.bbc.com }}</ref> Two crewmembers were captured by pro-Russian militiamen, four were rescued by Ukrainian forces and the other two were unaccounted for.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3392830-dolia-dvokh-luidei-zi-zbytoho-an-26-poky-scho-nevidoma-seleznov|title = Доля двох людей зі збитого Ан-26 поки що невідома - Селезньов|date = 15 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref> The missing aviators were found dead on 17 July.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/two-crewmembers-from-an-26-downed-in-luhansk-region-killed-356423.html|title = Two crewmembers from An-26 downed in Luhansk region killed|date = 17 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Kyiv Post|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Pro-Russian forces carried out a mortar attack on Donetsk airport.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://gazeta.ua/articles/np/_teroristi-minami-obstrilyali-aeroport-donecka-timchuk/569789|title = Терористи мінами обстріляли аеропорт Донецька - Тимчук|date = 14 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Gazeta.ua|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 15 July === |
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The town of [[Snizhne]] in [[Donetsk Oblast]] was attacked with rockets by an unidentified aircraft, leaving at least eleven people dead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28308461 |title=Warplane bombs town of Snizhne in east Ukraine |publisher=[[BBC News Online]] |date=15 July 2014 |accessdate=15 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=www.bbc.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28309034 |title=Ukraine conflict: Jet bombs rebel-held town of Snizhne |publisher=[[BBC News Online]] |date=15 July 2014 Last updated at 15:30 GMT |accessdate=15 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=www.bbc.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/15/us-ukraine-crisis-idUSKBN0FJ0R720140715 |title=Ukraine sees Russian role in air strike on town |publisher=[[Reuters]] |date=15 July 2014<!-- 11:53am EDT--> |accessdate=15 July 2014 |first1=NATALIA |last1= ZINETS |first2=RICHARD |last2=BALMFORTH |website=www.reuters.com }}</ref> |
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Six Ukrainian soldiers were killed fighting the rebels in several locations along the border with Russia.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine-abroad/soldiers-killed-in-ukraine-kyiv-points-at-moscow-over-air-strike-356086.html|title = Reuters: Six soldiers killed in Ukraine, Kyiv points at Moscow over air strike|date = 15 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Kyiv Post|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and eight wounded when the village of Amvrosiivka was hit by several "Grad" rockets.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://vz.ua/news/35916-iz-za-obstrela-pod-amvrosievkoy-pogibli-2-ukrainskikh-voennykh-8-raneny|title = Из-за обстрела под Амвросиевкой погибли 2 украинских военных, 8 ранены|date = 16 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Vzglyad|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 16 July === |
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Separatist forces broke the Ukrainian army encirclement around the town of Stepanivka and launched an offensive supported by tanks, anti-tank missiles and mortar fire in the area of Marynivka, south of Snizhne.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/news_in_brief/2014/07/140716_or_maryinivka_fight.shtml|title = Біля пункту перетину кордону "Маринівка" відбувається бій|date = 16 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC in Ukrainian|last = |first = }}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web|url = http://news.yahoo.com/ukraine-rebels-reclaim-village-russian-border-130530741.html|title = Ukraine rebels reclaim village on Russian border|date = 16 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Associated Press|last = |first = }}</ref><ref name=":11" /> In Stepanivka, the attack was led by three tanks which assaulted the positions of a Ukrainian armoured brigade.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/940486-terroristyi-iz-treh-tankov-obstrelyali-opornyiy-punkt-vozle-sela-stepanovka.html|title = Террористы из трех танков обстреляли опорный пункт возле села Степановка|date = 16 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded, and the village of Marynivka suffered heavy damage.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/v-stepanovke-boeviki-prorvali-okruzhenie-sil-ato-537168.html|title = В Степановке боевики стреляли по силам АТО из танков и минометов|date = 16 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> Pro-Russian sources claimed that two Ukrainian armoured vehicles were destroyed and another one captured by the rebels.<ref name=":12" /> |
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Near the village of Dmytrivka, Ukrainian 152mm howitzers, supported by mortar fire, stopped another pro-Russian assault.<ref name=":13" /> |
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A Ukrainian Su-25 fighter was shot down over eastern Ukraine by a [[Russian Air Force]] [[Sukhoi Su-27|Su-27]], according to the spokesman of Ukraine's National Security Council, Andrei Lysenko. The pilot ejected successfully.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3393663-rossyiskyi-samolet-sbyl-raketoi-ukraynskyi-su-25-snbo|title = Российский самолет сбил ракетой украинский Су-25 – СНБО|date =17 July 2014 |accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.20khvylyn.com/news/incident/news_9738.html|title = Российский истребитель сбил украинский штурмовик в небе над Снежным|date = 17 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Khvylyn.ua|last = |first = }}</ref> Another Su-25 was hit and damaged by a shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.rbc.ru/rbcfreenews/20140716225806.shtml|title = Ополченцы повредили самолет Су-25 ВВС Украины, летчик совершил вынужденную посадку|date = 16 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = RBC|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Eyewitnesses reported that three salvos from a "Grad" multiple rocket launcher were fired from the Russian town of Gukovo into Ukrainian territory.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/society/940515-iz-rossii-na-territoriyu-ukrainyi-proizvedeno-3-zalpa-gradom-ochevidtsyi.html|title = Из России на территорию Украины произведено 3 залпа "Градом" - очевидцы|date = 16 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://news.eizvestia.com/news_politics/full/337-zhiteli-rf-vylozhili-dokazatelstvo-obstrela-territorii-ukrainy-s-gradov-razmeshhennyh-v-rossii-video|title = Жители РФ выложили доказательство обстрела территории Украины с "Градов", размещенных в России (ВИДЕО)|date = 16 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Eizvestia|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The Ukrainian army transferred 15 wounded soldiers from the 72th armoured brigade to Gukovo, Russia, for medical assistance. The brigade, surrounded by rebel forces in the border town of Chervonopartizansk, had no chance of evacuating the men to Ukrainian hospitals.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/entertainment/2014/07/140717_72_bryg_gukovo_vs.shtml|title = Родичі українських солдатів у Гуково: зв`язку з рідними немає|date = 17 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC News|last = |first = }}</ref> Other two Ukrainian servicemen from the National Guard were rescued with severe injuries by members of the [[Russian Federal Security Service]] in the border area of [[Kuybyshevsky District, Rostov Oblast]]. One guard died later from his wounds, while four of the soldiers were in critical condition.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://rg.ru/2014/07/17/reg-ufo/boes-anons.html|title = Один из бойцов нацгвардии умер в больнице под Ростовом|date = 17 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Rossiyskaya Gazeta|last = |first = }}</ref> All the Ukrainian personnel was put under arrest.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://podrobnosti.ua/analytics/2014/07/17/985173.html|title = Задержанные ФСБ украинские пограничники находятся в больнице Гуково|date = 17 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Podrobnosti|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Also on the border, the outpost of Izvarine was "cleared of Ukrainian troops", according to the self-proclaimed Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Donetsk, Igor Strelkov. There were reports of more than 200 fatalities among the Ukrainian forces in this area of the border. Andrei Lysenko acknowledge that "there was not possible" to establish the real number of victims at the moment.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3393630-pid-izvarinym-zahynulo-bilshe-200-viiskovykh|title = Під Ізваріним загинуло більше 200 військовихЕксклюзив|date = 17 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.ua|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Eleven Ukrainian soldiers were killed in battle with rebel forces.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.interfax-russia.ru/South/special.asp?sec=1724&id=520438|title = СНБО Украины сообщает о гибели за сутки 11 силовиков|date = 16 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Interfax-Russia|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 17 July === |
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In [[Donetsk Oblast]], north of [[Torez]], near the [[Russia]]n border, [[Malaysia Airlines]] [[Malaysia Airlines Flight 17|Flight MH17]], flying from [[Amsterdam]] to [[Kuala Lumpur]] with 283 passengers and 15 crew members on board, was hit by a [[surface to air missile]] at an altitude of {{convert|10000|m|ft}} and crashed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28354856 |title=Malaysia airliner crashes in east Ukraine |publisher=[[BBC News Online]] |date=17 July 2014 Last updated at 15:52 GMT |accessdate=17 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=www.bbc.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/17/world/europe/ukraine-malaysia-airlines-crash/index.html |title=Report: Malaysia Airlines flight crashes in Ukraine |publisher=[[CNN]] |date=17 July 2014 |accessdate=17 July 2014 |first1=Ashley |last1=Fantz |website=edition.cnn.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/malaysian-airlines-plane-crashes-ukraine-russian-border-article-1.1870413 |title=Malaysia Airlines plane crashes in Ukraine near Russian border |publisher=New York Daily News |date=17 July 2014 |accessdate=17 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=www.nydailynews.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sprotyv.info/ru/news/2401-svodka-nad-donbassom-sbit-passazhirskiy-samolet-kompanii-malaysia-airlines |title=Сводка ИС: над Донбассом сбит пассажирский самолет компании "Malaysia Airlines" |publisher=''[[Information Resistance]]'' |date=17 July 2014<!-- 18:12--> |accessdate=17 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=sprotyv.info |language=Russian }}</ref> Both the Ukrainian military and the opposition have stated that they are not responsible for the incident. The White House confirmed that the United States is investigating what happened<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-28354787 BBC News - As it happened: Malaysian plane crash in Ukraine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and that it is believed the plane involved was a [[Boeing 777]].<ref>[http://www.boeing.com/boeing/ Boeing: The Boeing Company<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister [[Hamzah Zainuddin]] said that the foreign ministry would be working closely with the Russian and Ukrainian governments nts regar the incident.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.cri.cn/12394/2014/07/18/2941s836537.htm |title=Malaysia to Work with Russia, Ukrainian Governments on MH17 |publisher=English.cri.cn |date= |accessdate=18 July 2014}}</ref> |
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Five Ukrainian soldiers were killed and eleven wounded during military operations in eastern Ukraine.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/za-poslednie-sutki-terroristy-ubili-5-ukrainskih-voennyh-snbo-537502.html|title = За последние сутки террористы убили 5 украинских военных - СНБО|date = 17 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Russian authorities reported that 20 artillery shells fired from Ukraine landed near the border checkpoint of Kuybyshevo, five of them without exploding.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.rg.ru/2014/07/17/reg-ufo/obstrel-anons.html|title = В Ростовской области разорвалось более 15 украинских снарядов|date = 17 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Rossiyskaya Gazeta|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 18 July === |
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Donetsk rebels have reportedly found the black box of flight MH17 and "are most likely to hand it over to the [Russian] Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC)".<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://english.astroawani.com/news/show/mh17-ukrainian-rebel-forces-find-black-box-reports-interfax-40113|title = MH17: Ukrainian rebel forces find black box, reports Interfax|date = 18 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Astro Awani|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/07/17/mh17-black-box-sent-to-moscow-for-investigation.html|title = MH17 Black Box ‘Sent to Moscow for Investigation’|date = 18 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = The Daily Beast|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ibtimes.com/malaysia-airlines-ukraine-crash-mh17-black-box-found-claim-separatists-1631650|title = Malaysia Airlines Ukraine Crash: MH17 Black Box Found, Claim Separatists|date = 18 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = International Business Times|last = |first = }}</ref> Ukrainian [[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] [[Pavlo Klimkin]] said in an interview to [[Hromadske.TV]] that the black boxes are on Ukrainian territory and shall be handed over to a governmental commission.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/07/18/7032368/ |title=Климкин: "Черные ящики" малазийского "Боинга-777" - в Украине |publisher=[[Ukrainska Pravda]] |date=18 July 2014<!-- 20:55--> |accessdate=18 July 2014 |first1= |last1= |website=www.pravda.com.ua |language=Russian }}</ref> |
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Fighting in Popasna left two Ukrainian soldiers killed and six wounded.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/pod-popasnoy-pogiblo-dva-boyca-sil-ato-shestero-raneny-semenchenko-537940.html|title = Под Попасной погибло два бойца сил АТО, шестеро ранены – Семенченко|date = 18 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Luhansk's local government reported 20 civilians killed after heavy shelling on the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/v-luganske-na-protyazhenii-dnya-pogiblo-bolee-20-mirnyh-zhiteley-537862.html|title = В Луганске на протяжении дня погибло более 20 мирных жителей|date = 18 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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After being fired at from Ukraine, Russian troops in the area of Kuybyshevo responded with artillery fire against Ukrainian positions in Marynivka.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web|url = http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/07/18/7032316/|title = Терористи обстріляли російське Куйбишево і 19 українських блокпостів|date = 18 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrayinska Pravda|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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There were 19 attacks on different Ukrainian checkpoints along eastern Ukraine.<ref name=":14" /> |
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The Ukrainian Minister of Defence claimed that the Ukrainian army took control of the south-eastern outskirts of Luhansk city.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/ukrainskie-voennye-vzyali-pod-kontrol-yugo-vostochnuyu-chast-luganska-geletey-538001.html|title = Украинские военные взяли под контроль юго-восточную часть Луганска - Гелетей|date = 18 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28363086|title = Ukraine conflict: Part of Luhansk 'retaken' from rebels|date = 18 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 19 July === |
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Luhansk's residents denied the Minister of Defence report about Ukrainian troops entering into the southeastern neighborhoods of the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ria.ru/world/20140719/1016679970.html|title = Жители Луганска опровергли захват украинскими войсками части города|date = 19 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ria Novosti|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Acting President of Regional Luhansk Administration, Iryna Vergina, reported that a convoy of 15 armoured vehicles entered Luhansk city from Russia before dawn.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://expres.ua/news/2014/07/19/109982-rosiyi-lugansk-znovu-zayshlo-15-shtuk-broni-likarni-20-trupiv-101-poranenogo|title = З Росії у Луганськ знову зайшло 15 штук "броні".|date = 19 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Express.ua|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ipress.ua/news/vnochi_do_luganska_zavezly_15_odynyts_viyskovoi_tehniky_z_rosii__verygina_75459.html|title = Вночі до Луганська завезли 15 одиниць військової техніки з Росії, - Веригіна|date = 19 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = IPress.ua|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://tsn.ua/ukrayina/vnochi-rosiya-styaguvala-do-luganska-novu-tehniku-359810.html|title = Повідомляється, що з боку Росії було завезено 15 одиниць військової техніки.|date = 19 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = TSN.ua|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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One of the crewmembers of the An-26 shootdown on 14 July was rescued by Ukrainian forces in Luhansk Oblast.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://interfax.com.ua/news/general/214471.html|title = Спасен один из членов экипажа сбитого террористами Ан-26 - СНБО|date = 19 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Interfax-Ukraine|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Five Ukrainian soldiers were killed in action and 20 wounded in the last 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.day.kiev.ua/uk/news/190714-lisenko-za-dobu-zaginulo-5-viyskovih-20-poraneno|title = Лисенко: За добу загинуло 5 військових, 20 поранено|date = 19 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Day.kiev.ua|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Fierce fighting involving tanks, mortar fire and "Grad" rockets was reported around Luhansk's airport during the morning.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/accidents/v-aeroportu-luganska-idet-ozhestochennyy-boy---smi-19072014145800|title = В данный момент позиции украинских военнослужащих|date = 19 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = RBC|last = |first = }}</ref> The Ukrainian army claimed that its forces opened a corridor between the frontline and the airfield.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://expres.ua/news/2014/07/19/109988-minoborony-pyshe-rozblokuvannya-aeroportu-vchora-rozblokuvav-ministr|title = Міноборони пише про розблокування аеропорту, який ще вчора "розблокував" міністр|date = 18 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Express.ua|last = |first = }}</ref> The fighting extended to the west, to the village of Heorhiyivka.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3394667-u-luhansku-ponovylysia-boi-zmi|title = У Луганську поновилися бої - ЗМІ|date = 19 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent.net|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Three "Grad" rocket launchers fired into Ukraine's territory from the Russian area of Novaya Nadezhda, Rostov Oblast.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ukrinform.ua/rus/news/gradi_trigdi_s_territorii_rossii_obstrelivali_pozitsii_sil_ato___timchuk_1650465|title = "Грады" трижды с территории России обстреливали позиции сил АТО - Тымчук|date = 19 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrinform|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 20 July === |
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Ukrainian forces have launched an operation to regain control of [[Rubizhne]] which they apparently captured by evening according to the presidential office,<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ukrinform.ua/ukr/news/sili_ato_zablokuvali_misto_rubigne__poroshenko_1956541|title = Сили АТО заблокували місто Рубіжне – Порошенко|date = 20 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = UkrInform|last = |first = }}</ref> meanwhile [[Sievierodonetsk]] is surrounded. Fierce clashes also took place south of Rubizhne on the outskirts of [[Lysychansk]] and around [[Popasna]]. |
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Eight Ukrainian servicemen were killed and 50 wounded in operations in eastern Ukraine.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/politics/2014/07/140720_rnbo_ato_sunday_dt.shtml|title = Речник РНБО: за добу в зоні АТО загинули 8 військових, поранені - 50|date = 20 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC Ukraine|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Ukrainian military sources on the ground reported that they have suffered four dead and 15 wounded inside Luhansk airport, which was still surrounded by pro-Russian forces. An early attempt to reach a relief column from the Ukrainian National Guard was thwarted by a rebel ambush, which resulted in the death of a soldier and injuries in seven others.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/941719-v-luganskom-aeroportu-voennyie-ostayutsya-zablokirovannyimi-u-nih-4-pogibshih-bolee-15-ranenyih.html|title = В Луганском аэропорту военные остаются заблокированными, у них 4 погибших более 15 раненых|date = 20 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 21 July === |
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The Ukrainian army has reclaimed [[Dzerzhynsk, Ukraine|Dzerzhynsk]] over the separatists and entered [[Soledar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/sily-ato-prodolzhayut-nastuplenie-v-rayonah-severodonecka-lisichanska-prigorodov-donecka-i-luganska-snbo-538570.html|title = Силы АТО продолжают наступление в районах Северодонецка, Лисичанска, пригородов Донецка и Луганска – СНБО |date = 21 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/terrorist-strelkov-zayavil-o-totalnom-otstuplenii-iz-dzerzhinska-538536.html|title = Террорист Стрелков заявил о тотальном отступлении из Дзержинска |date = 21 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Heavy battles occurred on the western outskirts of Donetsk with shooting and shelling reaching as far as the Donetsk train station,<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/civilians-killed-as-ukrainian-forces-tighten-noose-on-rebels-in-donetsk-357203.html|title = Civilians killed as Ukrainian forces tighten noose on rebels in Donetsk |date = 21 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Kyiv Post|last = |first = }}</ref> as a result five civilians died and twelve were wounded,<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/07/21/ukraine-crisis-donetsk-idINL6N0PW1H620140721|title = Fighting flares in centre of Donetsk, five dead |date = 21 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Reuters|last = |first = }}</ref> and Ukraine claims that the western suburb of Pisky fell under Ukrainian control.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://en.apa.az/news/214217|title = Ukrainian troops take control of three settlements in Donetsk region |date = 21 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = APA News|last = |first = }}</ref> According to military sources on the ground, the situation of the Ukrainian troops at the Avdiivka garrison, north of the besieged airport (48 05 55N 37 45 14E), became critical after the rebels carried out an intense bombardment with tanks, mortars and "Grad" rockets.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/society/942276-v-avdeevke-terroristyi-obstrelivayut-voinskuyu-chast-pvo-voennoslujaschie-prosyat-srochnoy-pomoschi-aviatsii.html|title = В Авдеевке террористы обстреливают воинскую часть ПВО: военнослужащие просят срочной помощи авиации|date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Twenty-three rebels were taken prisoner by the [[Ukrainian Army]] as they tried to flee the besieged city of [[Lysychansk]] |
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The head of a non-governmental organisation claimed that a relief force evacuated the wounded and replenished the Ukrainian troops defending Luhansk airport. He also reported that the army took control of the village of [[:uk:Георгіївка (смт)|Heorhiivka]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/942264-iz-luganskogo-aeroporta-posle-razblokirovaniya-vyivezli-ranenyih-prava-sprava.html|title = Из Луганского аэропорта после разблокирования вывезли раненых - "Права справа"|date = 21 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 22 July === |
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[[Sievierodonetsk]] has been taken by the Ukrainian national guard.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://un.ua/eng/article/522440.html|title = ATO Forces Liberate Severodonetsk, Luhansk Region|date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrainian News|last = |first = }}</ref> During their retreat, the rebels blew up the bridge over the river Borovaya, which divides Severodonetsk from Lysychansk.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/07/22/7032666/|title = Террористы взорвали мост между Северодонецком и Рубежным|date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrayinska Pravda|last = |first = }}</ref> Most militiamen have also left [[Lysychansk]],<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://en.itar-tass.com/world/741819|title = Ukraine troops continue attacks on Lisichansk — Luhansk militia commander|date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = ITAR-TASS|last = |first = }}</ref> like the minister of Defense for LNR Alexey Mozgovoy and the Kazak Chieftain Kizitsin<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/society/58007.html|title = Ukrainian separatists flee Lisichansk and Severodonetsk|date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Vesti Kavkaza|last = |first = }}</ref> who fled through the village of Bila Hora before the Army ring completely closed around the city, but other fighters chose to stand in the city till whatever end. |
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Ukrainian soldiers have driven separatists out of [[Popasna]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/popasnaya-luganskoy-oblasti-osvobozhdena-ot-boevikov-semenchenko-538863.html|title = Попасна Луганской области освобождена от боевиков – Семенченко |date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Thirteen Ukrainian soldiers were killed during the last 24 hours in the operations area. Three of them died when a [[car bomb|van bomb]] exploded at a checkpoint in Kamyenka, Donetsk Oblast.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/07/22/7032662/|title = Силы АТО продолжают наступление - СНБО|date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrayinska Pravda|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Luhansk airport was again attacked with "Grad" rockets, and Ukrainian troops in the town of Metalist were pounded by mortar fire.<ref name="UkrPrav 2014-7-22">{{Cite web|url = http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/07/22/7032698/|title = Террористы обстреляли Луганский аэропорт из "Града"|date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ukrayinska Pravda|last = |first = }}</ref> Ukrainian forces recovered the nearby town of [[Lutuhyne]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://dailylviv.com/news/polityka/ukrayinski-sylovyky-zvilnyly-vid-boiovykiv-misto-lutuhyne-i-selyshche-rozkishne-luhoda-9459|title = Українські силовики звільнили від бойовиків місто Лутугине й селище Розкішне, – ЛугОДА|date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = DailyLviv|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://itar-tass.com/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/1331874|title = Ополченцы ЛНР подбили самолет и три танка украинской армии|date = 21 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = ITAR-TASS|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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An armoured carrier and a tank belonging to the rebels were knocked down in the area of Marynivka, Donetsk Oblast.<ref name="UkrPrav 2014-7-22" /> Igor Strelkov claimed that pro-Russian armoured and infantry units took over the villages of [[:uk:Червона Зоря (Шахтарський район)|Chervona Zorya]] and [[:uk:Кожевня|Kozhevnya]], along the border with Russia south of the Ukrainian-held town of Marynivka. This maneuver left the Ukrainian garrison surrounded from three sides.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://itar-tass.com/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/1335460|title = Ополченцы ДНР заняли населенные пункты Кожевня и Червоная Заря|date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = ITAR-TASS|last = |first = }}</ref> The Russian border checkpoint at Primiusskiy was evacuated after three artillery shells fired from Ukraine exploded nearby.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.mk.ru/incident/2014/07/22/ukrainskie-snaryady-opyat-popali-v-rossiyskoe-selo.html|title = Украинские снаряды опять попали в российское село|date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = MKRU|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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In [[Stakhanov, Ukraine|Stakhanov]] a rally was held to demanded that pro-Russian separatists leave the town.<ref>https://news.pn/en/criminal/109738</ref> |
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Ukraine will undergo a partial mobilization of its 1,000,000 reserve force in order to create 15 additional combat units and 44 sustainment units to reinforce the forces that are already fighting in the Donbass.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/ukraine-instates-third-call-of-duty-citing-continued-russian-aggression-357374.html|title = Ukraine instates third call of duty, citing continued Russian aggression|date = 22 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Kiev Post|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 23 July=== |
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Two Ukrainian Air Force Su-25 fighters were shot down in the rebel-held area of Saur-Mogila. Ukrainian authorities claimed that they were hit by long-range antiaircraft missiles launched from Russia.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.unian.net/politics/943073-dva-ukrainskih-su-25-sbili-s-territorii-rf-na-vyisote-bolee-5-tyisyach-metrov-snbo.html|title = Два украинских СУ-25 сбили с территории РФ на высоте более 5 тысяч метров - СНБО|date = 23 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Unian|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/07/23/ukraine-rebels-separatists-fighter-jet-shot-down/13034005/|title=2 Ukrainian jet fighters shot down in rebel-held region|work=[[USA Today]]|accessdate=23 July 2014}}</ref> |
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Source states that rebel forces retreated from the villages of [[Karlivka, Donetsk Oblast|Karlivka]], [[:uk:Нетайлове|Netailove]] and [[:uk:Первомайське (Ясинуватський район)|Pervomaiske]], leaving the west road to Donetsk airport opened to Ukrainian forces. Avdiivka, to the northwest, remained in pro-Russian hands. According to source , separatist leader Igor Strelkov stated that the move was made in order to reinforce the inner defences of Donetsk city.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/rossiyskiy-terrorist-strelkov-podtverdil-chto-boeviki-pokinuli-7-naselennyh-punktov-539091.html|title = Российский террорист Стрелков подтвердил, что боевики покинули 7 населенных пунктов |date = 23 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://itar-tass.com/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/1336162|title = Армия ДНР: украинские силовики разблокировали аэропорт в Донецке|date = 23 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = ITAR-TASS|last = |first = }}</ref> Pro-Russian sources also acknowledge that the Ukrainian army attacked the border villages of Chervona Zorya and Kozhevnya, occupied by the insurgents. The rebels lost two tanks and two armoured vehicles. Meanwhile, the separatists claimed they had stormed and took control of the nearby town of Dibrivka, and that the Ukrainian garrison entrenched themselves inside WWII bunkers built on high ground.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://lifenews.ru/news/137145|title = Стрелков: ополченцы оставили Карловку, Кожевню и Червоную Зарю|date = 23 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Life news|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>http://ua.korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/3396247-za-dobu-pozytsii-ato-obstrilialy-16-raziv-rnbo</ref> Eventually, rebel units withdrew from Chervona Zorya and Kozhevnya.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/07/23/ukraine-says-2-fighter-jets-may-have-been-shot-down-by-missiles-from-russia/|title = Ukraine says 2 fighter jets may have been shot down by missiles from Russia|date = 23 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Fow News|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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A Colonel from the Ukrainian National Guard was killed by the rebels when his troops were ambushed at [[Lysychansk]] while try to take the city from pro-Russian force.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/polkovnik-nacgvadii-pogib-v-boyu-pod-lisichanskom--539226.html|title = Полковник Нацгвадии погиб в бою под Лисичанском|date = 23 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Ukrainian troops claimed to have shot down a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle near the town of Amvrosiivka.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/ukrainskie-voennye-sbili-rossiyskiy-bespilotnik-v-zone-ato-snbo-539241.html|title = Украинские военные сбили российский беспилотник в зоне АТО - СНБО|date =24 July 2014 |accessdate = |website = |publisher =Segodnya |last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The [[International Committee of the Red Cross]] formally declared the conflict in the Donbass region to be a "war", allowing for future war crimes investigations.<ref name="RCds">{{cite press release | url=http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/news-release/2014/07-23-ukraine-kiev-call-respect-ihl-repatriate-bodies-malaysian-airlines.htm | title=Ukraine: ICRC calls on all sides to respect international humanitarian law | publisher=International Committee of the Red Cross | date=23 July 2014 | accessdate=24 July 2014}}</ref> |
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=== 24 July=== |
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The Ukrainian government claimed that its forces entered Lysychansk and that after heavy fighting they began to round up the remaining separatists into custody.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/ukrainian-troops-enter-lysychansk-357777.html|title = Ukrainian troops enter Lysychansk|date = 24 July 2014 |accessdate = |website = |publisher = Kyiv Post |last = |first = }}</ref> Late in the evening Semen Semenchenko the commander of [[Donbass Battalion]] claimed on his Facebook page that his forces and elements of the 24th mechanized brigade reached the city hall and raised the Ukrainian flag.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/3396988-syly-ato-vzialy-pod-kontrol-lysychansk-batalon-donbass|title = Силы АТО взяли под контроль Лисичанск – батальон Донбасс|date = 24 July 2014 |accessdate = |website = |publisher = Korrespondent |last = |first = }}</ref> During these operations, Ukrainian units also claimed to have taken the village of [[:uk:Верхньокам'янка|Verkhnokamyanka]] west of Lysychansk.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/politics/2014/07/140724_ato_continues_or.shtml|title = Сили АТО зайшли в Лисичанськ - РНБО|date = 24 July 2014 |accessdate = |website = |publisher = BBC in Ukrainian |last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Four Ukrainian servicemen were killed and 35 wounded in eastern Ukraine overnight.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/v-zone-ato-pogibli-4-voennyh-eshche-35-raneny-snbo-539361.html|title = В зоне АТО погибли 4 военных, еще 35 ранены - СНБО|date = 24 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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[[Vice News]] journalist [[Simon Ostrovsky]] posted that Slavyansk police started to exhume the bodies of those who were killed by pro-Russian separatist from a mass grave.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://instagram.com/p/q1bjlSMffy/|title = Exhumation in Sloviansk of a mass grave from the current conflict turning up bones from the Russian civil war as well|date = July 24 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = instagram|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://instagram.com/p/q1yCf7sfQN/|title = Police believe this was a mass dumping site for victims executed by separatists in Sloviansk|date = July 24 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = instagram|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Two pro-Russian tanks fired at the Ukrainian garrison besieged in Luhansk airport.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://gordonua.com/news/separatism/Tymchuk-Boeviki-obstrelyali-Luganskiy-aeroport-iz-dvuh-tankov-33222.html|title = Тымчук: Боевики обстреляли Луганский аэропорт из двух танков|date = 25 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Gordonua.com|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The Ukrainian government claimed the 79th Ukrainian airmobile brigade, besieged in Marynivka since 15 July, was partially relieved. Ukrainian government claimed More than 75 casualties were evacuated from the front line.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://news.eizvestia.com/news_politics/full/847-k-79-j-brigade-desantnikov-prishla-podmoga-budet-provedena-chastichnaya-rotaciya-lichnogo-sostava|title = К 79-й бригаде десантников пришла подмога.|date = 24 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Eizvestia|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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[[Pentagon]] spokesman Col. Steve Warren said that "there is no question" that the Russian army was firing artillery at Ukrainian military targets through the common border in the last several days. Earlier, [[US State Department|State Department]] spokeswoman [[Marie Harf]] declared that Russia was stepping up its delivery of weapons to pro-Russian rebels.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/07/24/obama-administration-russia-firing-artillery-at-ukraine-military-targets/|title = Obama administration: Russia firing artillery at Ukraine military targets|date = 24 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Fox News|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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=== 25 July === |
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Thirteen Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 19 wounded in action during the last 24 hours. Nine armoured vehicles and pieces of artillery were also lost in the same period.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web|url = http://itar-tass.com/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/1341415|title = СНБО Украины: за время операции на востоке страны погибли 325 военных, 1232 ранены|date = 25 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = ITAR-TASS|last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://polit.ru/news/2014/07/25/killed_ukranians/|title = С момента начала АТО погибли 325 украинских военных|date = 25 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Polit.ru|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Sources from the Luhansk republic claimed that the Ukrainian garrison at Heorhiivka was virtually destroyed by artillery fire, which knocked down a tank and an armoured carrier and injured 30 Ukrainian servicemen. The same sources announced that a Ukrainian armoured column was ambushed at Bakhmutivka, 20 km northwest of Shchastia. They claimed two tanks and two armoured carriers destroyed. More than 100 Ukrainian soldiers were allegedly wounded.<ref name=":15" /> |
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=== 26 July === |
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Four Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 20 wounded overnight in the course of the operations in the Donbass region.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.rbc.ru/rbcfreenews/20140726134326.shtml|title = За сутки спецоперации на Украине погибли 4 силовика|date = 26 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = RBC|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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In [[:uk:Дякове|Dyakove]], between [[Antratsyt]] and the Russian border, members of the 79th airmobile brigade are confronted for a second day to continuous shelling (mortars and [[BM-21 Grad|Grad]] rocket launchers combined) and attacks by separatist forces.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/ukrainskie-boycy-zazhaty-v-kolco-vozle-granicy-s-rf-i-prosyat-o-pomoshchi-539926.html|title = Украинские бойцы зажаты в кольцо возле границы с РФ и просят о помощи |date = 25 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> Wives and mothers of the soldiers staged a protest on the bridge of Nikolaev to demand to the government the opening of a corridor to evacuate the troops.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/politics/society/materi-i-zheny-voennyh-blokirovali-most-v-nikolaeve-do-shesti-utra-539846.html|title = Матери и жены военных блокировали мост в Николаеве до шести утра|date = 26 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Segodnya|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Pro-Russian sources claimed that the militias of the Donetsk republic took control of the border checkpoint of Marynivka after several hours of fierce fighting.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ria.ru/world/20140726/1017609367.html|title = ДНР сообщила о захвате ополченцами украинского КПП "Мариновка"|date = 26 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = Ria Novosti|last = |first = }}</ref> To the request of the Ukrainian government, the Russian border service opened a corridor to evacuate Ukrainian casualties through the region of Rostov.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ntv.ru/novosti/1162157/#ixzz38c5WCDQv|title = Россия открыла коридор для возвращения раненых военных на Украину|date = 26 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = NTV|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The Ukrainian 24th armoured brigade, surrounded by pro-Russian forces at the border outpost of Dolzhansky, lost all its heavy equipment and vehicles and suffered more than 100 casualties after days of being pounded by howitzer and "Grad" fire.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://24tv.ua/home/showSingleNews.do?24yu_brigadu_postoyanno_obstrelivayut_gradom_est_pogibshie__sotsseti&objectId=468687&lang=ru|title = 24-ю бригаду постоянно обстреливают "Градом", есть погибшие, — соцсети|date = 27 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = 24tv.ua|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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The commander of the batallion "Donbass", Semen Semenchenko, claimed that Ukrainian troops reached [[Pervomaisk, Luhansk Oblast|Pervomaisk]], where they were confronted by around 1,000 militiamen from Stakhanov and Alchevsk.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.segodnya.ua/regions/donetsk/ukrainskie-boycy-zazhaty-v-kolco-vozle-granicy-s-rf-i-prosyat-o-pomoshchi-539926.html|title = Украинская армия штурмует Первомайск, - командир "Донбасса"|date = 26 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = RBC|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Local reports say that Ukrainian forces from Svetlodarsk entered [[Debaltseve]] with the support of artillery fire and armoured vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://24tv.ua/home/showSingleNews.do?ukrainskie_boytsi_vzyali_debaltsevo_terroristov_razbili__ochevidtsi&objectId=468666&lang=ru |title = Украинские бойцы взяли Дебальцево, террористов разбили, — очевидцы|date = 26 July 2014|accessdate = |website = |publisher = 24tv|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:36, 27 July 2014
This is a timeline of the 2014 pro-Russian unrest that has erupted in Ukraine, in the aftermath of the Ukrainian revolution and the Euromaidan movement.
March
1–10 March
On 1 March 2014, the council of Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine's easternmost region, voted to demand giving the Russian language the status of second official language, stop "persecution of Berkut fighters", disarm Maidan self-defense units and ban a number of political organizations like Svoboda and UNA-UNSO. They threatened the Ukrainian central authorities that it reserved the right "to ask for help from the brotherly people of the Russian Federation".[1] Pro-Russian citizens held a rally of up to 5,000 against the new government and demanding a referendum on whether to join Russia.[2][3][4][5]
There were reports of busloads of Russian citizens crossing the border into Ukraine to support pro-Russian demonstrators.[6][7] At an administrative building in Kharkiv, a Russian from Moscow replaced the Ukrainian flag with a Russian one.[6] Demonstrators supporting Russia vandalized the parliament building and beat civilians, but Reuters reported that this had alienated many local ethnic Russians, who were speaking and mobilizing in support of the Ukrainian government.[8][9] The flag was restored and 200 policemen guarded the building.[8]
Protesters in Donetsk reportedly raised the Russian tricolor over the Donetsk Oblast Regional Administration building, in addition to electing a new pro-Russian governor.[10] Demonstrators in Mariupol also protested in front of regional offices, waving Russian flags.[11] According to Interfax, between 5,000 to 20,000 participated in a pro-Russian demonstration in Odessa.[12] Russian flags were reportedly raised in Melitopol and Yevpatoria.[13]
The city council of Donetsk voted on 1 March to have a referendum on the status of the region but lawmakers made no mention of what question would be asked or when.[8]
In Zaporizhia 1,000–5,000 estimated protesters gathered to save the Lenin monument. There, they also protested against the Kiev government and in support of Berkut troops and Soviet symbols.[14][unreliable source?][15][16]
Various Russian news media outlets started to use the term Russian Spring (Template:Lang-ru) to describe the protests.[17][18][19][20][21]
2 March
In Zaporizhia, over 5,000 protested against Russian intervention and pro-Russian demonstrations, and unity in Ukraine. They also protested against people seizing state buildings and raising Russian flags over them.[22][23] Similar rallies were held in Dnipropetrovsk (a rally described by local reporters as the largest in years that drew an estimated 10,000 people), Odessa (several thousand), Mykolaiv (according to local media 5,000 to 10,000 people) and Kharkiv (a few thousand protesters).[24][25][26]
3 March
Over 2,000 protesters gathered over Donetsk Oblast administrative building, broke through police barricades and retook the facility waving Russian flags.[27] The pro-Russian group is led by Pavel Gubarev, a former member of the neo-Nazi "Russian National Unity" party,[28] who is claiming to be the people's governor of the region.[6][29]
200–500 demonstrators with Russian flags, opponents of the new authorities in Kiev, attempted to seize the Odessa Regional State Administration building.[30][31] They demanded that a referendum on the establishment of an "Odessa Autonomous Republic" be held.[31] As the protesters began to break windows and enter the building, Oblast chairman and Party of Regions official Mykola Leonidovych Skoryk spoke to the crowd, saying that the police could not allow an "assault" on the RSA, and that Ukrainians "must live peacefully in a single state." Protesters shouted "traitor!" and "Judas!" at him.[31] Meanwhile, Reuters reports that anti-Kiev protesters have broken into the first floor of the Donetsk RSA building.[32]
4 March
Pro-Russian separatists consolidated their control of the local Regional Administration in Donetsk.[33] Pavel Gubarev was elected governor, and told reporters that work on the structure of the new administration is being done.[33] "We don't want to give our money any more to Kiev. We want more freedom for our city in a new federation or confederation that allows us to embrace the friendly ties and positive feelings towards us of the people of Russia," Gubarev said.[33] Allegations that many of the demonstrators were bused in from Russia, specifically from the Rostov region, were levelled by opponents, but according to a local journalist, "[I'm] sure they were paid to participate in those numbers but I have to say unfortunately that most of the people are from this city."[33] "Hundreds" later protested peacefully against the pro-Russian RSA occupiers and in support of a united Ukraine.[33] On the evening of 4 March, a large peaceful rally of over 2,000 supporting peace and a united Ukraine was held in central Donetsk.[34]
5 March
In Donetsk, a bomb threat forced the evacuation of the Regional Administration building, which forced out the pro-Russian activists who had been occupying the building and flying the Russian flag since 1 March.[35] After the bomb-scare and subsequent evacuation, the Ukrainian flag was raised over the building for the first time since 1 March.[35] However, later in the evening, hundreds of pro-Russian protesters retook the building, and once again raised the Russian flag.[35] Despite the retaking of the RSA by pro-Russian activists, up to 5,000 protested for unity in Ukraine and against Russian intervention, the largest of its kind in the eastern Ukrainian city since the unrest began.[35] 1,000 pro-Russia counter-protesters attempted to confront the Ukrainian unionists, but were kept apart by the police.[35][nb 1] Ukrainian unionists were also protected by FC Shakhtar Donetsk "ultras"[nb 2] (fanatical supporters).[38] Meanwhile, 1,000 pro-Russian protesters marched in Kharkiv, demanding a referendum on federalism for Ukraine and making Russian a state language.[35] Police kept the demonstrators away from the Kharkiv Oblast RSA building, which continues to fly the Ukrainian flag.[35]
200 people attended a pro-Russia rally in Zaporizhia.[39]
6 March
After retaking the Donetsk RSA the previous day, pro-Russian protesters lost control of the building after a pre-dawn offensive led by police and the national Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), which is under the control of the Euromaidan leaders.[40][41] In addition to capturing control of the RSA and hoisting the Ukrainian flag, the SBU arrested self-proclaimed new Donetsk governor and pro-Russian protest leader Pavel Gubarev, charging him with "encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine" as well as "actions aimed at the forcible change or overthrow of the constitutional order, or the seizure of state power".[42][43] About 70 supporters of Gubarev were also arrested.[44]
9 March
Protesters stormed the Municipal Administration building in Luhansk, brought down the Ukrainian flag and hoisted the Russian one instead, urging authorities to hold a referendum over joining Russia. Meanwhile, Luhansk's governor Mykhailo Bolotskykh fled the city, and the protestors claimed a pro-Russian figure was elected as the city's new governor.[45] Later in the day Bolotskih stated that he continued to carry out his duties and that his resignation was written under pressure and it had no legal force.[46]
In Donetsk, 10,000 pro-Russian activists held a demonstration.[47] While the authorities of Donetsk denounced the referendum on the status of the region.[48]
10,000 in Kharkiv protested against Russia.[49]
10 March
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk stated that central authorities maintain control over Donetsk and had regained control of Luhansk.[51] The same day employees of Russian Defence Ministry's Intelligence Directorate GRU were arrested in Donetsk.[52] Also, Mikhail Dobkin was arrested on charges of leading a separatist movement.[53][54]
Reports from the Russian media and a Russian diplomat in Kiev allege that 300 employees of private security companies mercenaries are active in Ukraine[55] as did a Russian Foreign Ministry statement released on 10 March saying that Russia is "outraged by the chaos which is currently ruling in eastern regions of Ukraine." These allegations were interpreted by articles in The Washington Post and the Daily Mail as potentially being a "pretext for Russian military intervention into areas of Ukraine beyond Crimea."[55][56]
11–31 March
Police freed the Municipal Administration building in Luhansk and briefly arrested the leader of the pro-Russian movement there and local councilman, Arsen Klinchayev.[52] Pro-Russian protesters then elected a "People's Governor of Luhansk Oblast" Alexander Kharitonov who worked from a tent in a square.[57] The same day Chief of the Security Service of Ukraine Valentyn Nalyvaichenko stated he had evidence that employees GRU were involved in the organization of provocations in Ukraine.[58] The Ukrainian National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting demanded providers to shut down the broadcast of Russian television channels Rossiya 24, Channel One Russia, RTR Planeta, and NTV Mir in Ukraine.[59] At the time 50% of the providers in Ukraine had already stopped broadcasting these channels.[59] The Russian Foreign Ministry sharply criticized what it said was a double standards policy and selective approach "in the assessment of the freedom of the press in Ukraine by international organizations, non-governmental organizations and human rights groups, which are turning a blind eye to such a blatant show of censure".[59]
13 March
One pro-Kiev protester from Svoboda, Dmytro Cherniavsky, was stabbed to death in the city of Donetsk and a further fifteen were hospitalized after rival rallies clashed in Lenin Square.[60][61] The local health ministry said that around 1,000 pro-Kiev protesters were attacked by 2,000 pro-Moscow protesters,[62][nb 3] Witnesses claimed some pro-Russian activist had arrived in vehicles with Russian number plates; while governor of Donetsk Oblast, Serhiy Taruta claimed the pro-Russian demonstrators were citizens of Russia.[63] The clashes were described by Reuters as being the worst violence in Ukraine since the 18–23 February 2014[64] overthrow of the Yanukovich government.[60]
The Russian Armed Forces announced a new set of sudden military exercises in the border regions of Rostov, Belgorod, and Kursk on 13 March, involving "artillery batteries, assault helicopters, and at least 10,000 soldiers".[65] Amateur footage has shown columns of trucks and armoured vehicles amassing at the border town of Lopan, just 48 kilometres (30 mi) outside of Kharkiv.[65] The United States Department of State has said that the Russian military exercises have "certainly created an environment of intimidation [in Ukraine]".[65]
14 March
Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained the self-declared 'governor' of Luhansk Oblast, Alexander Kharitonov.[66] Kharkiv Mayor Hennadiy Kernes was placed in night-time house arrest.[67] Four participants of yesterdays clashes in Donetsk were arrested.[68] According to Euronews the situation in Donetsk "was quiet".[63]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared that Russia had no plans to invade eastern Ukraine.[69] He also expressed "deep concern that measures are not being taken to ensure safety on the streets of Ukraine".[69]
Clashes in Kharkiv between pro-Russian nationalists and an unknown group had resulted in deaths of two people.[70]
15 March
Protesters demanded the release of protest leader Pavel Gubarev, arrested by the SBU on 6 March and subsequently taken to detention in Kiev, as well as a referendum on the status of the Donbass region.[citation needed]
In Kharkiv, one pro-Russia demonstrator and a passerby were killed by buckshot[71] when Ukrainian nationalists opened fire on a group of men. Police said events leading to the deaths began when a group of nationalists opened fire from inside a car at a pro-Russian protest being held on Kharkiv's central Svoboda (Freedom) Square. A group of several dozen pro-Russian protesters chased the car, tracking it to the headquarters of the Patriot of Ukraine (Patriot Ukrainy) nationalist group. The pro-Russians tried to storm the building and the nationalists opened fire, killing one of them along with a passer-by, police said. The Patrioty Ukrainy group then took several hostages from other offices inside the building as the police arrived. Six people were injured in the ensuing gunfight, including a police officer who suffered serious wounds. The nationalists eventually agreed to give up their arms and surrender. Police made 30 arrests.[72] Both rival groups blamed each other for starting the clashes.[73]
16 March
On the same day that the Crimea voted in a referendum to re-join Russia, pro-Russian demonstrations occurred in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Dnipropetrovsk, Odessa, and Mykolaiv.[74] In Donetsk, protesters stormed the local SBU headquarters for the second day in a row, in addition to the local prosecutor's office and the headquarters of the Industrial Union of Donbass, owned by magnate and local Kiev-appointed governor Serhiy Taruta.[75] In Kharkiv, protesters marched through the city centre carrying a 100-metre (110 yd) long Russian tricolor and demonstrated in front of the Consulate General of Poland, protesting against Western interference into Ukrainian affairs.[74] Pro-Russian protesters in Kharkiv later broke into a Prosvita office stole Ukrainian-language books and then set them alight in small bonfires in the street.[71][76][77][78] Meanwhile, impromptu referendums were set up in the city squares of Luhansk and Mykolaiv, asking for federalization to be introduced to Ukraine.[74][75] In Mykolaiv, one question asked, "Do you support the creation of a federal district Novorossia within Ukraine, including the Nikolayev (Mykolaiv), Odessa and Kherson regions?"[74]
The Economist documented the rallies in Kharkiv and elsewhere, stating that they appeared staged, "it was not part of a mass movement, more a bit of street theatre, carefully choreographed for the cameras. By seven o'clock it was all over."[79]
Ukrainian military units heading towards the Russian border were stopped from passing by residents of Donetsk and Luhansk.[80] Due to weather, only a few hundred attended protests in Donetsk.[81]
17 March
In Odessa Anton Davidchenko, the leader of the pro-Russian organization "Youth Unity" (who had organized by the majority of rallies in support of Russia), was arrested for "encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine" and "treason".[82] His supporters then picketed the local SBU headquarters.[82]
Ukrainian soldiers had meanwhile increased their presence in border towns (bordering Russia).[83]
18 March
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk (in an "address to the residents of the southern and eastern regions of Ukraine") stated his that his Yatsenyuk Government had introduced "a special position of deputy prime minister in the government" tasked with "decentralization of the administration" "which will give the regions, cities, and districts broad powers and funding needed for the development of the regions".[84] According to Yatsenyuk "All changes associated with the decentralization of the administration will be reflected in the new Constitution. We should write the Constitution together".[84] Yatsenyuk also stated that law enforcers would soon start "seizing all unregistered firearms" in Ukraine.[85] Yatsenyuk further claimed "Law enforcement agencies have collected compelling evidence of the involvement of Russian secret services in unrest in the east of our country".[86]
In a televised address in front of both houses of parliament Russian President Vladimir Putin stated "Don't trust those who frighten you with Russia... we do not need a divided Ukraine. We do not want a partition of Ukraine, we do not need this".[87][88] He also stated that "Russia and Ukraine were not just neighbours but one nation" and that Russia would always "protect" the speakers of the Russian language in Ukraine.[87] He saw the Yatsenyuk Government as "an illegitimate puppet government under the control of radicals".[87] Putin also accused nationalists, neo-Nazis, Russophobes and anti-Semites of being behind the "coup" in Ukraine; according to Putin this coup was executed using "Terror, murder and pogroms".[88][89] He also called the Verkhovna Rada's vote of 23 February 2014 to repeal a language law aimed at giving Russian and other minority languages in Ukraine the status of regional language[90][91] a "a scandalous law on the revision of the language policy, which directly violated the rights of the national minorities".[89]A[nb 4]
Members of a large rally under Russian flags stormed Mariupol City Council. They demanded that the Mayor held a special session of the City Council to address the question of holding a referendum.[93]
19 March
Andriy Parubiy, the new Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, ordered the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry to introduce a visa regime for Russian citizens, who have since Ukraine's independence enjoyed visa-free travel to Ukraine.[94]
20 March
A number of public organizations picketed the building of the Regional Council with the requirement to hold a referendum in Kharkiv. Several hundred people participated in the picket, they held banners "For the referendum," "Kharkiv is for the Customs Union (Customs Union of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia)," "Customs Union will revive the industry of Kharkiv."[95]
22 March
In Kherson nearly 300 Communist Party supporters held a protest in favour of federalization of Ukraine, but were met with 3,000 pro-Ukrainian protesters.[96][97]
In Donetsk 2,000 protesters held a pro-Russia rally and demanded a referendum to give the Donbas region greater autonomy; demonstrators carried Russian flags and chanted "Russia" and "Yanukovych is our elected president." They then picketed the regional council.[98][99]
Nearly 1,000 rallied in Luhansk. They demanded Kharytonov and Klinchaev's release and also supported Yanukovych.[100][101][102]
A Kharkiv demonstration of a few hundred people on 22 March also demanded broad autonomy for southeastern regions[103] and demanded to disarm the "Right Sector" members[104]
23 March
In Odessa 3,000–4,000 gathered in an "anti-fascist" protest, demanding Davidchenko's release (who was jailed for 2 months), to stop political repressions, and claimed that Yanukovych is the legitimate president.[105] The rally was supported by Russian neo-Nazis, one of whom, Anton Rayevsky, is a member of the Black Hundreds group.[106][107] The Security Service of Ukraine later found pamphlets in which the "Black Hundreds" called for "the destruction" of Jews in Odessa.[108]
In Donetsk, 1,500 pro-Russian supporters attended a short-lived rally.[109][110]
In Kharkiv nearly 3,000 demanded a referendum on 27 April on a federal status of Ukraine, to abolish Presidential elections on 25 May, prohibit all fascist organizations in the country, to recognize the EU Association Agreement as illegal. 500 attended a rival pro-Ukrainian rally supporting European integration.[111][112]
Over 100 rallied in Zaporizhia in favour of Russia and Yanukovych.[113]
25 March
The Kyiv District Administrative Court issued a ruling to suspend the broadcasting (in Ukraine) of the Russian TV channels Rossiya 24, Channel One Russia, RTR Planeta, and NTV Mir for the time of the consideration of a lawsuit by the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio (uk ).[114][115][116][117] By then in Kiev and in 22 of the 24 Oblasts of Ukraine (provinces) the broadcasting of these channels had stopped; in Donetsk Oblast half of the providers still broadcast the channels, in Odessa Oblast 81% of the providers still broadcast the channels and in Kherson Oblast this number was 91%. In Crimea and Sevastopol the figure was 0%.[118][nb 5]
In Kharkiv, more than 2,000 Ukrainian held a counter-Russian protest. People shouted "For a united Ukraine, including Crimea!" and "No to separatism." "We're tired of having Kharkiv called a pro-Russian city, of hearing reports that people are walking around with Russian flags," said journalist Volodymyr Chystylin, one of the organizers.[121]
28 March
Interior Minister Arsen Avakov announced that pro-Russian protests had declined significantly.[110]
In Kharkiv Antimaidan activist Igor Kromskoho (nicknamed "Topaz") was placed under house arrest for his alleged involvement in the 1 March raid on the Kharkiv Regional State Administration building.[122]
29 March According to local media, in Kharkiv about 150 people rallied for federalization "for the return of property to the people of basic industries, banking, transportation and infrastructure and against imperialism and for Friendship among Peoples.", according to one of the organizer "due to bad weather the meeting was short".[123]
In Donetsk, about 1,000 pro-Russian supporters attended a rally organized by the party Russian Bloc; the protesters stated the need to unite Eastern Ukraine with the Russian Federation and talked about the need for federalization.[124] Mayor of Donetsk Oleksandr Lukianchenko stated that 21 March 2014 accession of Crimea to the Russian Federation "killed the very essence of the federalization of Ukraine".[125][nb 6]
Russian neo-Nazi Anton Rayevsky (a member of the Black Hundreds organization) who had attended the pro-Russian "anti-fascist" protest in Odessa of 23 March, was deported from Ukraine and banned from entering the country. He was accused of attempted sabotage and attempting provoking armed conflict. The SBU also found material calling for ethnic hatred and killing Ukrainians and Jews in the Odessa region.[108]
30 March
In Donetsk, about 1,000 pro-Russian supporters again attended a rally organized by the Russian Bloc party; some of them holding banners that claimed Viktor Yanukovych was Ukraine's legitimate president.[126] About 30 of them later shortly blocked several tracks of Donetsk's main railway station.[127] Closely to Donestsk participants of a bike ride "for the unity of Ukraine" were attacked by about 10 people.[128] Pro-Russian supporters attacked a car with an EU flag on it, smashing its windows, and chanting "Whack the faggots!"[129]
In Luhansk, 500 people held a pro-Russia rally.[130] They demanded a "reset of Zionists" and demanded a Russian occupation.[131] About a hundred people held a counter unity rally "Luhansk is Ukraine".[132]
In Kharkiv about 1,500[130] people held a rally (co-organized by the Communist Party of Ukraine) for federalization with anti-EU slogans, anti-Viktor Yanukovich slogans and slogans like "Our language=Russian" and "Down with the fascist junta".[133] Also in Kharkiv, 500 FC Metalist Kharkiv supporters, as well as fans of FC Shakhtar Donetsk, held a march "in support of the unity of Ukraine".[134] Elsewhere in the city thousand people publicly commemorated the fortieth day since the death of the last "Heavenly hundred" (people killed during Euromaidan).[135]
In Odessa media reported a turnout between 5,000 and 10,000 people[130][136][137] for a march "for unity in Ukraine and the world" and some media reports put the size of a pro-Russian rally on 4,000 attendees.[138] Late in the afternoon thousands of pro-Russian activists attacked participants of the pro-Ukraine march, which attracted up to 5,000–10,000 attendees.[137][139]
In Dnipropetrovsk about two hundred publicly commemorated the "Heavenly hundred".[140] Slightly fewer people gathered at pro-Russian meeting organized by Communists.[140] And fifteen hundred football supporters of FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and FC Dynamo Kyiv held a Ukrainian unity march to the Dnipro-Arena.[141]
In Zaporizhia 1,000 pro-Ukrainian demonstrators gathered to pay respects to those killed during the revolution.[142] The same occurred in Kherson, where more than 1,000 attended.[143][144]
In Voronezh (Russia) Don Cossacks of the "Great Don Army" stated that they might come to Ukraine to "come to the rescue" because they "can not stand idly by when our Russian people in a situation of actual genocide". According to them a "Judeo Banderavyets" (Jewish and Western Ukrainian diaspora) headed clan operating from abroad, had now almost completely seized power in the territory of Ukraine".[145]
31 March
Media incorrectly reported that the Donetsk regional council had formally appealed to the Ukrainian parliament to take measures to "stabilize the situation in the country" and to "urgently consider the possibility of adopting a law on local referendum after broad public discussion", to start the draft of "a new version of the constitution that would guarantee decentralisation of government by giving the local authorities broader powers and responsibility for the state of affairs in the region, the creation of regional and district executive bodies, and the formation (pending parliamentary elections) of a two-chamber parliament, where the upper house will express the interests of regions and its members will have the right of legislative initiative".[146][147] However, the next day the Chairman of Donetsk Regional Council, Andriy Shishatskiy, stated that the letter was not sent on behalf of the Donetsk regional council as it was not in session that day and that the reported letter was an appeal by an individual local MP.[148]
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5 April
In Donetsk, 500 people attended a pro-Russia rally, which had a lower turnout than usual.[149] in Mariupol, a crowd of supporters of the self-declared Mayor Dimitri Kuzmenko, arrested by the Security Service, broke into the prosecutor's office to demand his release. Later, the protestors surrounded the city council.[150]
6 April
1,000–2,000 pro-Russia protesters attended a rally in Donetsk pushing for a Crimea-style referendum on independence from Ukraine.[151] After which 200 separatists took control of the first two floors of the building. The pro-Russian protesters broke down doors and smashed windows. The administration headquarters were empty, with only guards inside, as Government officials don't work on Sundays.[151] The separatists demanded that if an extraordinary session was not held by officials announcing a referendum to join Russia, they would declare unilateral control by forming a 'People's Mandate' at noon on 7 April, and "dismiss" all elected council members and MPs.[152][153][154] Residents of Donetsk submitted an open letter calling for the acting president of Ukraine to protect them from the pro-Russian separatists.[155]
In Luhansk, 1,000 pro-Russians rallied in front of the SBU office, demanding the release of separatist leader, Aleksandr Kharitonov. A policeman was injured and hospitalized as the protesters seized the SBU building. One of the demonstrators also reportedly suffered a head injury. Following negotiations, 6 pro-Russian protesters who were previously detained were released from custody.[151] Those who broke into the SBU building raided the armoury and seized weapons.[156]
In Kharkiv, pro-Russian rally was held where between 2,000 and 10,000 attended.[157][158] Protesters attacked pro-European protesters, who were protected by a column of police to allow them to escape the mob, while forced to crawl on their knees; the pro-Russian protesters chanted "Kharkiv is a Russian city!" and "Crawl to your Europe!"[157] 1,500 pro-Russians then rallied in front of the RSA, with some making it inside. An attack on the RSA began after the organizers of the protests urged participants "to support Donetsk and Luhansk where government buildings were seized earlier in the day."[151] 500 people were involved in storming the RSA, 30 of which were militants in balaclavas and camouflage, who used stun grenades.[159][160]
Ukraine accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of orchestrating the seizures.[161]
7 April
At 3:30am, a group of pro-Russians stormed the SBU offices in Donetsk and Luhansk.[162] They did not make any clear demands.[163] The militants took control of the SBU armoury and armed themselves with automatic weapons, and other supporters brought bricks and other debris to erect barricades. Their numbers were initially at 1,000 but have since thinned.[164]
The protesters in Donetsk declared a People's Republic of Donetsk and unification with Russia.[165] Ukrainian news agency UNIAN reported gunmen then tried to storm a Donetsk TV building, but were deterred by police.[162]
In Kharkiv, a pro-Russian rally was held where about 1,000 attended and a pro-Ukraine rally was held attended by about 300 people.[166] Around noon about 50 masked men with bats attacked pro-Ukraine demonstrators who responded by throwing bottles at them.[167] They also attacked non-Russian journalists.[168] Separatists then set the RSA on fire with petrol .[169] By morning the next day, police had regained control of the RSA save for 10 pro-Russian separatists who remained in the lobby.[170] In an instance that led journalists to believe protesters were not locals but rather from Russia, protesters stormed a local theatre thinking it was city hall.[171] Other protestors seized a local TV station and tower. At night, Ukrainian Special forces stormed a Security Service office in Donetsk that had been taken by Pro-Russian militants. No casualties were reported. In Luhansk, members of a self-styled "Army of the Southeast" asked for support to preserve "our rights and values." They also claim to be ready to send a "reserve" to Donetsk to assist separatists there.[172]
Protesters unilaterally declared outside the Kharkiv RSA a Kharkiv People's Republic.[173]
Maidan self-defence detained Russian separatists in Odessa, who were in possession of chains, clubs, and guns. The men were then formally arrested by the police.[174]
At Mykolaiv there were clashes between AutoMaidan members, riot police and pro-Russian activists when the latter attempted to storm the local administration building.[175] There were ten wounded.[176] Ukrainian self-defence cleared the pro-Russian's encampment and found guns and other weapons.[177]
In an address on national TV (Ukrainian) interim President Oleksandr Turchynov stated the curent unrest in eastern Ukraine was "the second wave" of a Russian operation to destabilize Ukraine, overthrow the government and disrupt planned elections and an attempt by Russia to "dismember" Ukraine.[162] He also vowed to launch a major "counter-terrorism" operation against separatist movements in the country's eastern regions.[178]
8 April
In Kharkiv, the downtown core of the city was blocked and its metro shutdown as part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' "anti-terrorism operation". 70 separatists were arrested from the previous night's standoff police.[179] The Interior Troops special squad Jaguar from Vinnytsia was used in the operation.[180] Ukrainian police sealed off RSA building in Kharkiv.[181] A pro-Russian rally was (during the day and evening) held on Freedom Square in front of the RSA by about 1,000 attendees, at about 18.20 hours about several dozens of them unsuccessfully tried to storm the building.[182][183][nb 7] About 50 journalists held a rally because they believed the local police had not sufficiently protected them when they were attacked by pro-Russian activists.[182][185]
The referendum and declaration of independence in Donetsk was reportedly put on hold and protesters there reportedly gave up some weapons.[186]
In Luhansk, separatists occupying the SBU building declared themselves the "Lugansk Parliamentary Republic".[187] According to Ukrainian security officials, The separatists planted mines in the building and have taken 60 people hostage.[188][189] Ukrainian security sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, have indicated that some hostages may be used as human shields. They stated that the hostages were participants in the pro-Russian rallies and some are elderly women.[190]
On the morning of 8 April, the 'Patriotic Forces of Donbass', a rival group unrelated to Donetsk Republic organization who proclaimed independence and seized the council,[191] issued a statement to counter the Donetsk Republic's declaration of independence, citing complaints from locals. Their announcement stated that they would quash the potential state's establishment, cancel the referendum, and, on their part, stated that the declaration is illegal.[192] Protesters reportedly gave up some weapons too.[186] Despite this, the Donetsk Republic organization continued to occupy the RSA and declared themselves the legitimate authority, and upheld all previous calls for a referendum and the release of their leader Pavel Gubarev.[193][a] In the afternoon of 8 April, about a thousand people rallied in front of the RSA listening to speeches about the Donetsk People's Republic and to Soviet and Russian music.[194] The Russian government claimed there are more than 100 American "mercenaries" from a defence contracting company disguised as Ukrainian troops in Ukraine, a claim the American firm and top US officials deny.[195][196][197]
9 April
At least 51 hostages were released by separatist forces who occupied the Security Service building in Luhansk.[198] Later, a column of Ukrainian armoured personnel carriers from Dnipropetrovsk arrived in Luhansk, just to be used as a 'last resort', according to official sources.[199]
10 April
On 10 April, the number of protesters outside the Donetsk RSA was in the hundreds. The separatists in the building voted to establish ties with Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and international institutions like the United Nations to break away from Ukraine.[200] Separatists attacked Belarusian journalists for speaking the Belarusian language, and not Russian; Ukrainian journalists have been forced to speak Russian to avoid angering pro-Russian protesters. They also attacked reporters from RT, but RT did not carry the story.[201]
Officials constructed roadblocks at the entrances of the city of Zaporizhia to prevent Russian and pro-Russian protesters and separatists from entering the city.[202]
11 April
In Kharkiv police discovered a weapons cache full of grenades and AK-74 assault rifles.[203]
In Mariupol, a pro-Ukrainian flashmob of 100 took place outside the police department. Protesters were attacked by men with bats and the police did not react.[204][205]
12 April
Forty armed men wearing St. George's ribbon, a symbol of pro-Russian protesters in eastern Ukraine have seized police station in the town of Sloviansk and the mayor of the town Nelya Shtepa engaged in talks with them. Kiev authorities pledged "tough response" to these events.[206] After talks the mayor of the city declared that the citizens feel safe, aren't threatened, and the police station was taken over by "People's Militia of Donbas" which opposes the authorities in Kiev.[207] The armed militia was also reported to have taken over a second security building belonging to SBU (state security services), from which they have taken "hundreds of guns" and distributed them to protesters.[208] In Kramatorsk, in the course of a Pro-Russian rally, protestors overpowered a police line and took over the building of the local executive committee, where they hoisted the flag of the new-proclaimed republic.[209] At evening, the local police station was captured by armed men in camouflage fatigues after a protracted firefight.[210][211] Russian-language media claim that the police station at Krasnyi Lyman was occupied by men in combat uniform and Cossacks. The towns of Druzhkivka and Krasnoarmiisk were allegedly also under rebel control.[212][213] Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs denied the capture of the police stations of Krasny Lyman and Kramatorsk and the occupation of Krasnoarmiisk.[214] In Artemivsk, Pro-Russian militias and activists attempted to break into the local police station, but after talks, they withdrew and occupied instead the city council, where the Russian flag was raised.[215]
A pro-Ukraine unity rally was held in Kharkiv, attracting more than 5,000 people. 20 pro-Russian protesters armed with bats were also in the vicinity, along with 100 police. A pro-Russian rally was held at the Lenin statue, attracting 200.[216]
Near Kharkiv, 70 men were arrested between the border of Poltava and Kharkiv. The men were travelling on a bus and found in possession of explosives, petrol bombs, bats, shields, helmets, knives, and other weapons.[217] Other reports countered this summary of events, and that many civilians, including journalists, were attacked by police (namely Sokil and what appeared to be ex-Berkut officers) indiscriminately.[218]
In Zaporizhia, self-defence units mobilized against pro-Russian forces and reinforced their road checkpoints.[219]
In Mykolaiv, a pro-Ukrainian unity rally was held of 200.[220]
13 April
Amid rising separatist tensions and clashes in the east, pro-Ukraine rallies were held in Luhansk, Odessa, and Kryvyi Rih. Protesters in Luhansk, which number at 1,000, formed a Luhansk self-defence group to counter the separatists. The rally in Kryvyi Rih attracted 300.[221] In Odessa, pro-Russian protesters assaulted the vehicle of a local news crew.[222]
The Ukrainian Interior Ministry, in response to pro-Russian riots and separatism, created a special police unit to deal with the activities of separatists. Each south-eastern oblast would receive its own response units.[223]
In Mariupol, 150 armed pro-Russians attacked a pro-Ukraine unity rally, leaving nine injured, six of them in intensive care.[224]
In Kharkiv, 1,000 pro-Russian separatists returned to the RSA building on 13 April, and rallied around it, with some making it inside.[225] These protesters then holed up inside the building with mayor Hennadiy Kernes. Later in the day, Kernes declared his support for a referendum and amnesty for the arrested Kharkiv separatists.[226] At least 50 pro-Ukrainian protesters, who had been holding concurrent demonstrations, were severely beaten in attacks by pro-Russian protesters.[225][227] Gunshots and grenade explosions were heard. Videos showed three people covered with blood being held on the metro station stairs, and female pro-Russian activists coming up to them, kicking them and shouting "they are not humans!"[225]
An 'anti-terror' mission was launched by the Ukrainian government to reclaim buildings occupied by separatists in Donetsk Oblast.[228] Ukraine's Security Service troops clashed with pro-Russian militias near Sloviansk. One Ukraine officer was killed and five wounded, while the pro-Russian militants suffered one dead and two wounded.[229] The Ministry of Internal Affairs claim that two rebel checkpoints -one on the road to Kramatorsk, the other on the road to Kharkiv- were destroyed.[230] According to witnesses, the Ukrainian forces used helicopters and rocket launchers.[231] The attempt to dislodge the militants was not successful,[232] and the rebels remained in control.[233] Elsewhere, Pro-Russian demonstrators occupied the town councils in Mariupol, Yenakiieve and Makiivka. Rebel forces established checkpoints in the villages of Myrne, Bylbasivka, Mayakovsky and Rayhorodok, in the area adjacent to Sloviansk.[234] A truck carrying Grad rocket was stopped at one of the checkpoints and its cargo was confiscated by the militiamen.[235] At evening, the city council of Khartsyzk was occupied by rebel militants. Apparently, local authorities cooperated with the separatists.[236][237]
14 April
The police station in Horlivka was stormed by 150 pro-Russian activists.[238] The Ukrainian government implicated Russia in the deployment of civilian agents with military weapons to cause unrest, and called on the United Nations to send in peacekeeping troops. This would however require approval by the UN Security Council, where Russia holds a veto there.[239] In Zhdanivka 20 activists took over the city council, and hoisted the flag of the Republic of Donetsk.[240] The rebels set up a number of checkpoints around the city.[241]
In Luhansk, 300 held a pro-Ukraine rally peacefully.[242] Locals began forming self-defence groups to protect from the separatists.[243]
Ukrainian self-defence volunteers working with police set up roadblocks between Kharkiv and Donetsk to stop separatist movement.[244]
In Kiev, MP Oleg Tsarov was attacked by pro-Western activists after participating in a television programme.[245][246] The mob assaulted him after police searched Tsarov's vehicle and found assault rifle ammunition.[247][248]
15 April
Radicals attacked two presidential candidates that were taking part in a Ukrainian talk show ‘Svoboda Slova’. Oleg Tsarev was brutally beaten and is now in critical condition. Mikhail Dobkin had anti-septic solution and poured on him, he had vowed to focus on reviving diplomatic relations with Russia, if elected.[249]
An armoured column sent by Ukraine established a checkpoint 40 km from Sloviansk. The SBU claimed that the rebels there had been reinforced by several hundred soldiers from Russia's Main Intelligence Directorate.[250] Ukrainian special forces retook Kramatorsk airfield from pro-Russian troops. According to Ukrainian officials there were no fatalities on either side,[251] while rebel reports varies from two militiamen wounded to eleven dead.[252] Pro-Russian militants in the city of Horlivka in Donetsk Oblast stormed the municipal police station and detained the police. After the storming and ransacking of the building and a mob beating of the police chief, a video surfaced on YouTube of an alleged Russian army officer, in Russian regular army uniform, addressing the Ukrainian police with "new orders." The city is currently occupied by Russian irregular forces who are believed to be coordinated with the Russian army.[253]
16 April
An 'Odessa People's Republic' was allegedly proclaimed by a pro-Russian internet group in Odessa Oblast.[254] Members of the Odessa antimaidan protest group later swore that they made no such declaration, and leaders of the group said they had only found out about it through the media.[255] The OSCE monitoring mission in Ukraine later confirmed that the situation in Odessa remained calm.[256]
Six BMD-2 armoured vehicles were captured by Pro-Russian militias after being stopped at a rebel checkpoint near Kramatorsk. They were later seen driven by masked Pro-Russian troops to Sloviansk. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence confirmed the loss.[257][258] Two Ukrainian soldiers, one of them an officer, were abducted by armed men while driving a vehicle on a road near Krasny Luch, Luhansk Oblast.[259] Fourteen Ukrainian armoured personnel carriers carrying a hundred soldiers were surrounded[260] by a large crowd in Pchyolkino, but were able to leave after surrendering their ammuniton. The commander of Ukraine's airborne troops, Colonel Alexander Sveths, another officer and a civilian contractor were abducted after refusing to lay down the weapons. They were released on 18 April.[261] During the preceding stand-off, Ukrainian troops fired upon Pro-Russian militants, injuring three.[262]
In Mariupol, 300 pro-Russian insurgents attempted to take a military base and demanded soldiers turn over their weapons.[263] They threw petrol bombs at base guards. After firing warning shots, police together with the national guard and Omega units returned fire. According to Interior Minister Arsen Avakov,[264] three insurgents were killed and 13 wounded, while 63 were arrested; no Ukrainian officers were killed in the battle.[265][266]
17 April
Flyers distributed in the pro-Russian-controlled Donetsk instructed Jews over 16 to register with the insurgents and pay a $50 tax.[267][268] Pro-Russian demonstrators in Stakhanov formed a picket line outside the local police station, demanding the resignation of the superintendent.[269] Ukrainian paratroopers, supported by helicopters, destroyed a rebel checkpoint at Serhiivka, west of Kramatorsk. One civilian was wounded.[270]
In Luhansk, 1,000 held a pro-Ukraine rally to support national unity.[271] In Donetsk, over 5,000 rallied against separatism.[272] In Kramatorsk, 1,000 held a pro-Ukraine rally and were attacked by 100 separatists, who were stopped by police.[273]
The outcome of quadrilateral meeting in Geneva (as agreed on 10 April 2014[274]) with Russia, Ukraine, the United States and the European Union to negotiate an end to the crisis in Ukraine was that all sides agreed to steps to "de-escalate" the crisis.[275] All four parties agreed that all "illegal military formations in Ukraine" must be dissolved, and that everyone occupying buildings must be disarmed and leave them but that there would be an amnesty for all anti-government protesters under the agreement.[275] These steps will be overseen by monitors from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).[275]
18 April
The Ukrainian Security Service put the 'active phase' of the "anti-terrorist operation" in the east on hold. This was due to the deal reached at Geneva and the Easter celebrations. They will continue, however, to keep the security perimeter around facilities and towns controlled by pro-Russian rebels.[276] The Donbass separatists rejected the agreement.[277] Ukrainian paratroopers recovered two of the six BMD-2 vehicles captured by the rebels at Kramtorsk, according to Ukraine's Ministry of Defence. No casualties were reported.[278] Earlier, one of the BMDs and a truck were driven by 20 Pro-Russian troops to the industrial town of Siversk, where Russian-language sources report that the local population and police pledged allegiance to the Donetsk republic; this was dismissed by local authorities. The rebel column departed for the towns of Zvanivka and Paraskoviyivka.[279] A pro-Government rally at Sloviansk was dispersed by pro-Russian militias.[280]
19 April
A Ukrainian civilian helicopter was fired at by rebel militants while dropping leaflets explaining the deal reached at Geneve on Sloviansk.[281] A Ukrainian soldier was shot and killed in Donetsk's airport, when a sentry mistook him for an intruder and opened fire.[282]
20 April
On Easter Sunday there was a deadly shootout at a checkpoint in Bylbasivka, west of Sloviansk, between pro-Russian militias and unknown assailants. Russia-language media describe them as armed members of the Ukrainian ultra-nationalist party 'Right Sector'. The attackers arrived in four civilian vehicles before dawn and opened fire on demonstrators manning the checkpoint. They were later engaged by Pro-Russian militiamen. Three separatists were killed and two wounded, while the assailants suffered three deaths, according to the self-appointed mayor of Sloviansk. The body of one of the alleged attackers was put on display by the rebels, who also showed two charred vehicles belonging to the gunmen, one of them riddled with bullet holes.[283] A 22-year-old man from Vinnitsa, identified as one of the armed persons who raided the checkpoint, was captured by the rebels. They claim he was a member of the 'Right Sector',[284] but this was denied by 'Right Sector' sources in Kiev.[283] Later, a female reporter was detained at Sloviansk under the suspect that she was a Euromaidan activist.[285] At evening, there was another shooting in Dobropillia, this time against a Ukrainian military checkpoint manned by paratroopers. According to Col. Dmitry Gorbunov, spokesman of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence in Kharkiv, the Ukrainian soldiers returned fire, killing one of the unidentified attackers and arresting some of them.[286] A later statement from the Ministry in Kiev mentions only one wounded and two arrested.[287] Donetsk republic officials claim the three men were just civilians riding a motorcycle that skidded in front of the checkpoint, and that the soldiers opened fired on them after the accident. The wounded man, according to this source, was evacuated by helicopter in serious condition and his whereabouts were unknown since then.[288]
21 April
In Luhansk, separatists announced two referendums, one on 11 May to decide on whether to gain autonomy or whether to retain the current status of the region and a second on 18 May on whether to join Russia or declare independence.[289] The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs created a special battalion to fight separatism in the region called 'Timur'.[290] Armed men dressed in camouflage took over the Security Service office in Kramatorsk,[291] where the local police station was also occupied and the superintendent abducted.[292]
In Khartsyzk in Donetsk oblast, 400 rallied to support the unity of Ukraine.[293]
22 April
A body found in the River Seversky Donets, not far from Sloviansk, was identified as Volodymyr Rybak, a member of the Ukrainian parliament for the 'Fatherland' party. The corpse, with signs of torture, had been found on 19 April along with a second unidentified body. Rybak had been kidnapped outside Horlivka's city council on 17 April.[294] An immediate consequence of the assassination was President Turchynov's decision to resume the 'active phase' of the 'counter-terrorism operation' in Eastern Ukraine.[295]
A Ukrainian Air Force An-30 surveillance aircraft was damaged by small-arms fire while flying over the rebel-controlled city of Sloviansk. The crew managed to land the plane safely at Kiev.[296][297]
Valentyn Nalyvaichenko, director of Ukraine's Security Service, reported that three Russian military intelligence officers had been captured. Up to 22 April, twenty-one Russian intelligence officers had been arrested in Ukraine.[298]
23 April
Ukrainian forces took control of the town of Sviatohirsk without casualties on either side.[299] At evening, a Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter from the Ministry of Internal Affairs was lightly damaged by small-arms fire while flying over Kramatorsk.[300] Two more helicopters from the Ukrainian National Guard were fired at by pro-Russian troops over Sloviansk. One of them received some damage.[301] (see Siege of Sloviansk)
The Ministry of Justice petitioned the District Administrative Court of Kiev to ban the Russian Unity and Russian Bloc parties.[302]
In Odessa, Euromaidan and Antimaidan protesters joined together to protect the city from pro-Russian provocateurs. The two groups set up checkpoints around the city. The groups came to a mutual agreement that they viewed the greatest threat to Odessa to be from abroad.[303]
Right Sector announced it had created a special 'Donbass' battalion to battle separatists, and that they were co-ordinating with the Defence Council, SBU, and Interior Ministry.[304]
Luhansk separatist Vladimir Gromov disowned the proposed Lugansk Republic, saying an announcement was never made.[305]
Veterans in Kirovohrad stated they would abandon the St. George ribbon from 9 May celebrations to prevent provocations from separatists on Victory Day.[306]
A petition was added to the We the People petitioning system asking to designate Russia as "State Sponsor of Terrorism" according to the US legislation.[307][308]
24 April
Ukrainian forces, with the support of helicopters and armoured vehicles, carried out a large raid on pro-Russian positions around Sloviansk, killing between five[309] to seven[310] militants and destroying three checkpoints.[309] The Ukrainian troops withdrew after the incursion.[301] Earlier, a Ukrainian military base at Artemivsk was attacked with machine guns, grenades and RPGs by 70 militants. The assault was repulsed. One Ukrainian soldier was wounded. The incursion was allegedly commanded by Alexander Mozhaev, a former Russian army officer.[311] The pro- Russian Republic of Donetsk declared 'full mobilization'.[312] Police in Sumy informed that they received information of an impending extremist threat and planned events to take over government buildings, and that activists were being paid to take part.[313]
25 April
Two Ukrainian aircraft -an Mi-8 helicopter and an An-2 plane- were destroyed in an apparent RPG attack claimed by Pro-Russian militias at the airport of Kramatorsk, where the control tower was also damaged. The explosion injured one Ukrainian officer.[314][315] At evening, Ukrainian special forces raided and destroyed a rebel checkpoint at Cherkasy, west of Sloviansk. No casualties were reported.[316]
Russian fighter jets flew into Ukrainian airspace numerous times in the last 24 hours, US officials said.[317]
Ukraine's Interior Ministry reported that 13 people on an Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) inspection trip (seven OSCE members, five Ukrainian military representatives, and the driver) had been taken hostage by pro-Russian militants in Sloviansk and held in the SBU building.[318] Ukrainian authorities also informed that Sloviansk would be blockaded to prevent any reinforcements and supplies from entering the city.[319]
In Odessa Oblast, seven people were injured, including one police officer, after a grenade attack at a checkpoint near Transnistria.[320][321] The Security Service of Ukraine detained members of the "Rapid Response Brigade" in Odessa city, and said that they planned to commit provocations on 9 May. The SBU also said that members of the "Rapid Response Brigade" had been paid by a Russian TV station for providing footage.[322]
26 April
Fifteen armed pro-Russian militants broke into the Novokramatorsky Machine Works factory in Kramatorsk, apparently with the goal of stealing two Soviet-era armoured bulldozers to counter the Ukrainian roadblocks around the area of Sloviansk.[323] The rebels left the plant four hours later.[324] Donetsk Republic sources claim that the intruders managed to obtain the heavy vehicles, largely disabled, and that they were working to repair them for minesweeping duties.[325]
Rebel militias captured three Security Service agents in Horlivka. According to Ukrainian reports, they were tracking a Russian citizen suspect in the murder of Ukrainian MP Volodymyr Rybak.[326]
At dusk, a pro-Russian checkpoint at Soledar, near Artemivsk, was attacked by Ukrainian airborne troops landed by helicopter. The checkpoint was located at the entrance of an old salt mine used as a dump for obsolete Soviet-era firearms. Russian-language sources report that one militant manning the outpost was wounded and other two captured, although one of them slipped away from his captors.[327] Ukrainian authorities confirmed the operation, and say that a Donets Cossack was taken prisoner.[328]
27 April
Separatists in Luhansk proclaimed the "Luhansk People's Republic".[329] Earlier, rebel forces from Luhansk made an incursion in the city of Stakhanov, where they were welcomed by a pro-Russian crowd.[330] The militants established a checkpoint outside the city council with the pretext of preventing "a Right Sector attack" and later fell back to Luhansk.[328][331]
Around 500 pro-Russian activists, some of them in balaclavas and military fatigues, took control of the radio and television broadcasting centre in Donetsk, with the aim of turning off Ukrainian television channels and replacing them with Russian channels.[332]
An unidentified corpse was found in the River Seversky Donets, not far from the site where the bodies of an student and Ukrainian MP Volodymyr Rybak were disposed.[333]
A Swedish member of the OSCE mission, who had been taken hostage by rebel forces at Sloviansk, was released 'for medical reasons'.[334]
28 April
Kharkiv mayor Gennady Kernes was critically injured when a hitman shot him in the back.[334]
One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another wounded by an improvised explosive device in Donetsk oblast.[335] There was an exchange of gunfire between pro-Russian militias and Ukrainian security forces at Kramatorsk airport. Two Ukrainian servicemen were injured.[336]
The city of Kostiantynivka was taken over by 20 pro-Russian militants who set up several checkpoints and barricades.[334][337]
Timur Yudashev, the commander of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' special troops in Luhansk, was abducted at the local bus station and taken to the Security Service building, occupied by pro-Russian militants.[338]
Separatists attacked a Ukrainian unity rally in Donetsk, leaving 14 injured.[339] Four were allegedly taken hostage by pro-Russian separatists and held in the former Party of Regions headquarters.[340]
29 April
Separatists in Luhansk stormed and seized the RSA building raising Russian and Luhansk Republic flags.[341] Approximately 3,000 were involved in the raid, and police defected to the side of the protesters and adorned St. George ribbons.[342] Lawyer Igor Chudovsky was shot twice by separatists for refusing to make a televised address on their behalf.[343] The city of Pervomaisk, Luhansk Oblast, was also seized by the rebels.[344] Two pro-Russian checkpoints were dismantled by Ukrainian forces, one at Cherkasy and another near Sloviansk.[345]
30 April
Acting Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov said that "security forces are unable to quickly take the situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions under control". "The security bodies ... are unable to carry out their duties of protecting citizens. They are helpless in those matters. Moreover, some of those units are either helping or cooperating with terrorist organizations."[346] Rebel militants took over the city councils of Horlivka and Alchevsk, along with other government offices.[347]
In Rubizhne, Luhansk Oblast, Ukrainian media claimed that a group of women prevented separatists from taking city hall.[348]
May
1 May
In Antratsyt, Luhansk, separatists seize buildings and flew over the Russian tri-color, flag of Crimea, and Pan-Slavic flag (mistakenly reported as flag of Netherlands[349]). Separatist forces also seized Amvrosiivka, Donetsk Oblast, where they raised the flag of the Donetsk republic over the town council and ripped out the Ukrainian flag. The city's mayor was snatched from his house and forced to resign.[350] The police station at Krasnoarmiisk was occupied by pro-Russian militias in a bloodless assault.[351]
In Simferopol, a May Day parade was held which included support from Ukrainian politician Viktor Medvedchuk, whose column's slogans included "Putin is a guarantor of peace and stability in multiethnic Crimea!"[352] Pro-Russian and pro-Communist parades were also held in Odessa (2,000 people), Donetsk (10,000 people), Kiev (400 people), Mariupol (1,000 people),[353] Kharkiv (2,000 people), and Luhansk.[354]
In the city of Donetsk, a pro-Russian crowd stormed and occupied the prosecutor's office. There were clashes with the security forces, which left 26 wounded, one of them a serviceman.[355][356][357]
In Moscow, protesters carrying the Ukrainian flag were arrested on sight.[358]
Ukraine re-adopted conscription.[359][360]
2 May
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At dawn, Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale operation to retake Sloviansk.[361] There were reports of gunfire, explosions, and a military helicopter opening fire, and separatists said one Mi-24 helicopter had been shot down,[361][362] and one of the pilots captured.[363] Separatist authorities said that three militants and two civilians were killed in the clashes. The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that up to nine checkpoints around Sloviansk were seized. They also acknowledge the shooting down of two helicopters and the death of two airmen.[328] Seven servicemen were wounded.[364] The fighting died down by afternoon.[365]
Later, a rally by about 1,500 pro-government demonstrators in Odessa was attacked by pro-Russian militants with batons and helmets, leaving many dead and wounded.[366][367][368] The militants were later overwhelmed by the protesters, forcing them to retreat to and occupy the Trade Unions House.[369] Whilst defending the building, the militants tossed rocks and Molotov cocktails at the protesters below, and also opened fire upon them.[370][371] Police said at least three people were shot dead and fifteen others were wounded in the clashes, and another thirty-one people died whilst trapped in the burning Trade Unions House.[372][373][374]
President Turchynov issued a statement informing that 'armed saboteurs' attempted to cross into Ukraine overnight from Russia, but were pushed back by Ukrainian border troops.[375] The Federal Security Service's (FSB) border service said information from the Ukrainian side about an alleged attempt by Russian "sabotage groups" to cross into Ukraine from Russia "did not correspond with reality."[376]
3 May
A Ukrainian military recruiting center in Luhansk was stormed by pro-Russian militants after an initial assault was repelled by the recruits. Two Ukrainian soldiers were injured and a militant was killed in the clashes. The separatists seized weapons and took the recruits to an undisclosed location.[377] Five Ukrainian border guards were kidnapped by armed militants from their outpost in Stanichno, Luhansk Oblast. They were robbed of their weapons and released the following day.[378] Ten people were reported to be killed during intense fighting around Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.[379]
4 May
Sixty pro-Russian demonstrators stormed the police headquarters at Odessa and released 67 people held in custody over the 2 May's deadly clashes.[380] At early morning, four Ukrainian armoured vehicles attacked a separatist checkpoint at Kostiantynivka; there was an engagement with snipers who fired from the local television tower.[381] Ukrainian forces withdrew from Kramatorsk's streets to their base at the local airport.[382]
5 May
Four Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 30 wounded in fresh fighting around Sloviansk. The self-proclaimed mayor of the city stated that seven militants were killed, along with three civilians. The engagement begun when an armoured Ukrainian convoy was ambushed by pro-Russian forces at Semeniivka, in the outskirts of Sloviansk. According to witnesses, the local gas station 'exploded in a wall of flame', as result of the clashes. A dozen of rebel militiamen where seen heading to the area on two armoured personnel carriers five minutes into the ambush.[383] A Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter was shot down by a heavy machine gun manned by the rebels and crashed into a river; its crew survived. The Ukrainian government accused the pro-Russian militias of using heavy weapons, including mortars.[384][385]
6 May
Separatist demonstrators and militants set up barricades and burned tyres in Mariupol downtown as gunfire erupted in the airport area.[386] It was later learned that Ukrainian special forces engaged pro-Russian militants, killing one and capturing two. The rebels had fired upon a Ukrainian military convoy, injuring a bus driver. The Ukrainian government later claimed that the city was cleared of separatists[387] and the barricades around the city council removed.[388]
7 May
Pro-Russian demonstrators re-occupied the Mariupol city hall after the Ukrainian security forces withdrew from the building.[389] They were later attacked by special troops using tear gas, which according to pro-Russian sources left 15 people affected.[390] A pro-Russian spokeswoman said that five militants were killed and 15 captured during the Ukrainian operation to retake the city.[391]
8 May
Representatives of the Republics of Lugansk and Donetsk announced that they will go ahead with the 11 May referendum as scheduled, despite Vladimir Putin's calls to have it suspended.[392]
One unidentified person was killed and two others wounded during an armed hot pursuit between two civilian-type vehicles that ended when the cars bypassed a rebel checkpoint at Alexandreevka. The two vehicles were fired at by the miltiamen manning the roadblock.[393][394]
Pro-Russian militias attacked a Ukrainian checkpoint in Andreevka, near Sloviansk. The Ukrainian troops returned fire, and destroyed two civilian-type cars used by the rebels using RPGs.[395][396]
A police motorcade carrying pro-Russian detainees was attacked by a lone armed man driving a civilian car at Reshetylivka, Poltava Oblast. Security Service personnel fired back and killed the driver.[397]
At evening, 40 armed men got out two minivans and surrounded a customs post at Izvaryne, Luhansk Oblast, giving the Ukrainian border guards 30 seconds to lay down their weapons. When the guards refused, the intruders threw petrol bombs on the facilities, igniting a fire that was later extinguished. The guards opened fire, causing the attackers to flee. The customs post was left inoperable.[398][399]
9 May
An Orthodox priest was shot dead when he tried to talk to militiamen at a checkpoint in Kostiantynivka.[400]
The town council at Avdiivka was taken over by unidentified personnel.[401]
There were deadly clashes at Mariupol, where 60 separatists attempted to take over the police station. The attack was beaten-off, but the building was left in flames. The Ukrainian Internal Affairs Ministry claim that 20 rebels were killed, and four captured. The Ukrainians acknowledge one killed and five wounded.[402] It was later learned that the police superintendent had been abducted by the militiamen.[403]
10 May
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine announced the deaths of a Lieutenant Colonel and an artillery soldier during the battle at Mariupol. The vehicle of the Colonel was ambushed while in route to the police station, while the soldier was killed in the assault of the building.[404]
Armed separatists entered the Great Patriotic War museum at Donetsk, stealing a PTRS-41 antitank rifle and two AK-47s replicas.[405]
11 May
Two independence referenda were held in the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk. In Donetsk, the organizers stated that 89% voted in favour of self-rule, with 10% against, on a turnout of nearly 75%.[406] In Luhansk, the organizers stated that 96.2% voted for separation.[407] These results could not be independently verified.[408]
In Krasnoarmesk, a masked gang presented themselves as a special Ukrainian unit called "Dnepr", with the declared intention of preventing the take over of the city hall by separatists. As a crowd gathered in front of the building to protest, the gunmen open fire, killing two civilians and injuring another.[409]
13 May
Six Ukrainian soldiers were killed by separatists when a military convoy was ambushed at Oktyabrski, a village 20 km from Kramatorsk.[410] A seventh soldier died of wounds.[411] The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence also reported one rebel killed and four wounded.[412] One Ukrainian BTR personnel carrier and a GAZ-66 truck were destroyed.[413]
Separatist leaders stated that Luhansk 'People's Governor' Valery Bolotov was injured in an assassination attempt, which they blamed on Ukrainian authorities.[414]
14 May
Ukrainian President Oleksander Turchinov claimed that the Ukrainian National Guard destroyed a pro-Russian base at Kramatorsk and a fortified area at Sloviansk. He also claimed that the TV tower at Sloviansk was under Ukrainian control.[415]
An explosion in the Ivano-Frankivsk pipeline, in Western Ukraine, was dubbed a "terrorist attack" by Ukrainian authorities.[416]
15 May
Separatists sources claim that the Ukrainian army shot and killed three civilians in Kramatorsk.[417]
Ukrainian sources reported three pro-Russian assaults on three military outposts in the area of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, one of them on troops guarding the local television tower. During this attack rebel forces used BMD-2s and automatic fire.[418]
16 May
Ukrainian sources said that a joint police and security service team arrested the commander of the South-Eastern Army in Luhansk.[419] They stated that the detainee, Oleksiy Relke, was taken to Kiev.[419] Ukraine's prosecutor general classified the self-declared republics as terrorist organizations.[420]
In the city of Donetsk, a group of 130 armed militants from the "Vostok" battalion surrounded the Eastern territorial command of the Ukrainian National Guard and asked the military personnel inside to lay down their weapons. The rebels eventually took control of the premises after a number of volunteers from the National Guard swore loyalty to the Donetsk republic. The remaining troops were relocated to another barracks. The pro-Russian militia seized an undetermined number of small arms.[421]
Two Ukrainian soldiers were injured when their base in Kharkiv Oblast was attacked by pro-Russian militias from Donetsk.[422]
17 May
A man was shot and killed and another wounded after the civilian-type vehicle they were riding in passed through a pro-Russian checkpoint in the village of Yubileyniy, Luhansk Oblast. Two women were hit and injured by the driverless car.[423]
At least 50 armed assailants took over a key gas-pumping facility in Kramatorsk[424]
Luhansk "people's governor" Valeriy Bolotov was briefly detained by Ukrainian border guards at a border checkpoint in Dovzhanskiy. Bolotov was eventually released by 200 armed militants after a bloodless assault on the outpost.[425]
Ukrainian officials claim that a pro-Russian militant was killed in clashes with Ukrainian military forces around Sloviansk.[426]
18 May
There was sporadic mortar and RPG fire against Kramatorsk airfield from 17 to 18 May, and an attempted assault by pro-Russian forces. No victims were reported among the Ukrainian troops or the civilian population.[426] The self-proclaimed mayor of Sloviansk claimed that Ukrainian mortar fire damaged a railway bridge in the village of Andiivka during the engagements.[427]
Stankhanov Ferroalloy Plant at Luhansk stopped working after pro-Russian militants fired at and disabled two transformers, cutting off power supply to the facilities. Six furnaces were turned off.[428]
19 May
A rebel mortar attack on Ukrainian positions at Mount Karachun, near Sloviansk, left one soldier killed and three wounded.[429] Pro-Russian sources claim that the village of Semeniivka and two neighbours south of Sloviansk were damaged by Ukrainian artillery fire.[430]
The Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs reported a rebel attack on a military checkpoint at Amvrosiivka, Donetsk Oblast. Some 50 pro-Russian militiamen arrived on ten vehicles an opened fire, but were repelled after a 30-minute shootout. One separatist was killed, another was captured and seven injured.[431]
President Turchynov accused the Communist Party of collaborating with separatist insurgents and petitioned the Justice Ministry to ban the party.[432]
A peace rally through Mariupol was cancelled at the last minute because of threats from pro-Russia armed groups.[433]
In a late in the evening emergency address broadcast by his own Ukrayina TV Ukrainian oligarch and biggest business mogul of the region Rinat Akhmetov claimed the representative "of this Donetsk People's Republic" were committing "genocide of Donbass".[433]
20 May
A so-called Peace March was held in the stadium Donbass Arena in Donetsk accompanied by cars beeping their horns at noon, organized by Rinat Akhmetov.[433] BBC News and Ukrayinska Pravda reported that some vehicles were attacked by separatists and that a group of gunmen had threatened (at) the offices of several city taxi services not to take part.[433][434] Akhmetov has vowed that "siren [will be] ringing every day at noon across all of Donbas until peace is established".[433]
Armed separatists began to build concrete permanent checkpoints just 8 km from the Ukrainian-Russian border.[435]
Rebel forces carried out another mortar attack on Ukrainian troops at Mount Karachun, wounding four soldiers.[436]
21 May
It was reported that the separatist controlled one-third of the electoral commissions in Donbas. Ukrainian troops, meanwhile, were in charge of three electoral districts in Donetsk and the polling stations at Dobropillia, Olexandrivka, Velikonovosilkivsky and Chervonoarmiisk.[437]
In Mariupol militants set up a picket line in front of two plants owned by Ukrainian oligarch Rinat Akhmetov, who called for a campaign against separatism.[438]
22 May
At Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast, 16 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 12 wounded[439] when armed separatists attacked the checkpoint they were manning with machine gun fire, hand grenades, rocket propelled grenades and mortar rounds.[440] Later, another two soldiers died of wounds, bringing the Ukrainian death toll to 18.[441] A pro-Russian officer, Colonel Igor Bezler, claimed that he led the ambush, and showed weapons and identification cards of two Ukrainian soldiers allegedly captured after the battle, in an improvised press conference at Horlivka. He also acknowledged the death of one of his subordinates.[442]
A Ukrainian military convoy was blocked and ambushed by rebel forces at a bridge in Rubizhne, Luhansk Oblast.[440][443] The bridge, which crossed the Seversky Donets, had previously been blown up by pro-Russian forces.[444] Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and seven wounded,[445] while the separatists acknowledged the loss of seven combatants and 16 injured.[446]
Armed men broke into the town council of Torez, Donetsk Oblast, where they shot and killed two people and wounded two others.[447]
The Federal State of New Russia is declared encompassing both the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics.
23 May
During an ambush at Karlivka, 25 km north-west of Donetsk, pro-Russian forces killed five Ukrainian volunteers from the battalion "Donbass".[448] "Right Sector" spokesman Borislav Bereza claimed that militants from his party came to rescue the trapped soldiers.[449] Fifty percent of the battalion's soldiers were wounded.[450] Rebel sources reported that two militiamen died in the battle.[451]
24 May
Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and four wounded when rebel forces from Sloviansk attacked two checkpoints around the city with mortar fire, RPGs and small-arms fire.[452]
Agreements to form the Federal State of New Russia were signed between the governments of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic, and as such the republics were integrated to the new confederation.
25 May
Petro Poroshenko is elected President of Ukraine (invested 7 June).
26 May
Fierce fighting erupted at Donetsk airport at 13:00 local time, after separatists militias who had earlier stormed the facilities ignored a Ukrainian ultimatum to withdraw. There was an airstrike carried out by Mi-24 helicopters, Sukhoi 25 and MiG-29 aircraft, and Ukrainian paratroopers were landed to evict the rebels. Ukrainian officials claimed that an antiaircraft gun was destroyed.[453][454] Converserly, sources from the Donetsk republic reported the shooting down of two helicopters.[455] Both sides claimed to be in control of the airport after the battle died down at late evening. They also acknowledged an indeterminate number of casualties.[456] The local mortuary had 36 bodies of people killed during the battle, 33 of them pro-Russian militants. Donetsk Mayor, Oleksander Lukyanchenko, reported 43 wounded in local hospitals as result of the clashes.[457]
At 18:00 OSCE headquarters lost contact with military inspectors from the organization in eastern Donetsk.[458]
27 May
At 3:40 am a column of several vehicles which included trucks, vans and cars from the village of Novoprokhorovka, Russia, crossed the border into Ukraine near the village of Astakhov, Luhansk Oblast (south of Sverdlovsk). The motorcade, heading for the town of Antratsyt, was engaged by Ukrainian border guards, who after a shootout captured a van and two cars carrying AK-47 rifles, RPGs and explosives. An armed man was wounded.[459][460][461]
The press service of the Republic of Donetsk declared a daily curfew from 20:00 to 6:00 am.[462]
28 May
Ukrainian soldiers manning a checkpoint in Donetsk Oblast shot down a Russian-made drone, reported Ukrainian Army spokesman Alex Dmitrashkovskyy.[463][464] Earlier, members of the pro-Russian army of Donetsk claimed to have shot down a Ukrainian drone flying over downtown Donetsk.[465]
A Ukrainian military base and a National Guard unit have been attacked in Luhansk, causing losses on both sides.[466]
During new fightings in Sloviansk, one shell hit a school.[467]
29 May
A Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter was shot down by rebel forces between Kramatorsk and Mount Karachun,[468] killing 14 people on board, among them General Vladimir Kultchysky. Another soldier was seriously injured.[469]
Twenty members of the Ukrainian National Guard laid down their weapons to separatist forces at Oleksandrivsk, just west of Luhansk. One pro-Russian militant was wounded in the action.[470] One Ukrainian serviceman died in hospital.[471]
Militias from the Donetsk republic ambushed a Ukrainian military convoy near Izium, Kharkiv Oblast. One Ukrainian soldier was killed and two wounded when a KAMAZ truck was hit by a rocket propelled grenade.[472]
30 May
According to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, there was an attempt to break through the Ukrainian national border from the Russian side in Stanytsia-Luhanske. On 29 May armed personnel started gathering not far from the checkpoint and set a number of barricades. All in all there were around 300 armed men surrounding the outpost. At 12:30 am, the armed men opened fire in the direction of the Ukrainian border guards. They were shooting assault rifles and grenade launchers. State border guards returned fire. One guard was injured by shrapnel. State border guards claimed that at the same time at least four ambulances were seen coming to the place from where the armed men opened fire.[473][474]
Also, during the night state border guards said they captured three cars coming from Russian side. One of the them was a Mercedes Vito. It was supposed to escort two GAZelle minivans that came to the border checkpoint some time later. All in all border guards found 27 AK-47 assault rifles, two pistols, four machine guns, five grenade launchers, five sniper rifles and 84 boxes with ammunition and grenades. There was also a woman among the passengers of one of the GAZelle minivans who had $10,000 with her. All in all border guards said they captured 13 people.[473]
Another attack was organized from inside Ukrainian territory at a border post near Dyakovo (south of Antratsyt). Dozens of mortar shells were fired, wounding three. Russian Cossacks were involved in the assault.[475][476]
Ukrainian officials stated that the UAV allegedly shot down in eastern Ukraine on 28 May was a Russian-made Orlan-10 drone.[477]
31 May
Donetsk People's Republic chairman Denis Pushilin stated on 31 May that six rebels had been killed while trying to collect the bodies of their comrades, who had died in combat earlier this week near Donetsk airport.[478] "They died trying to take back the Ukrainian airport, and our boys were trying to get their bodies out," Pushilin said.[479] However, according to the Ukrainian military, armed separatists had launched two fresh assaults on servicemen guarding the airport territory. "There were two attempts to storm the Donetsk airport, at 5 [a.m.] and 7 o'clock in the morning. Illegal paramilitary forces attempted to seize the airport, but both attempts were repelled by paratroopers who are part of the counterterrorist forces," military press officer Oleksiy Dmytrashkovsky told Interfax-Ukraine.[480]
According to rebel militiamen in Krasnyi Luch, two of their comrades have been killed during a confrontation with Ukrainian border forces; four wounded Ukrainian soldiers were brought to hospital.[481]
An ammunition factory was seized by armed separatists in the district of Leninsky, Luhansk.[482]
Armed militants captured ten security vehicles and abducted eight security guards from Severodonetsk airport. Seven of the guards were later released, after being interrogated about their alleged affiliation with the "Right Sector" party.[483]
June
1 June
It was reported that since the start of the conflict the rebels had taken about 200 hostages and prisoners.[484]
Former Mariupol's treasury secretary Alexander Fomenko was elected "people's mayor" by a pro-Russian crowd that gathered outside the local city council.[485]
The offices of the Security Service of Ukraine at Torez were heavily damaged by an RPG attack.[486]
2 June
Insurgents have launched a large attack against a command center of the Ukrainian border guards (48°31′25″N 39°15′28″E / 48.523569°N 39.257734°E) just south of Luhansk. Five militiamen were reported killed.[487][488] Contact between the guards and their headquarters was lost after an agreed 20-minute truce ended. There were seven wounded among the Ukrainian forces.[489] Russian media reported that between 10 to 15 border guards surrendered to pro-Russian militias, however the Ukrainian government claimed that jets destroyed the rebels' equipment and positions ending the attack.[490][491]
The Ukrainian Air Force conducted an airstrike against rebel mortar positions in Luhansk Oblast, claiming two militants killed.[492] An air strike on Luhansk RSA was also conducted killing eight civilians. Kiev auhorities claim that it was a misfired missile shot by separatists.[493] According to the OSCE "these strikes were the result of non-guided rockets shot from an aircraft".[494]
3 June
A Ukrainian convoy was attacked en route from Izyum to Sloviansk; one soldier was killed and thirteen wounded. An armoured personnel carrier was hit by an RPG. In Semenivka (south-east of Kramatorsk), the Ukrainian army has attacked separatist roadblocks.[495] Heavy fighting and artillery fire were reported in that sector and around Krasnyi Lyman (north-east of Sloviansk).[496] The Ukrainian commander of the operations in the east, Vladislav Seleznev, acknowledged the loss of two men around Sloviansk, and 42 wounded. He also reported two Mi-24 helicopters damaged in battle.[497]
According to Ukrainian authorities, a pro-Russian camp was secured near Sievierodonetsk.[498]
4 June
After intense fighting in the Luhansk area, the pro-Russian militiamen have taken the base of the Ukrainian border guard they were attacking since 2 June and a site of the National Guard. Ukrainian forces reportedly took control of Krasnyi Lyman.[499] The separatists fell back to their stronghold near the village of Brusivka on the Sloviansk – Krasnyi Lyman road where they had a trench network and a number of bunkers in place.[500]
The rebels have captured a Ukrainian border guard base in Chervonopartizansk, east of Sverdlovsk.[501][502]
5 June
The Ukrainian government had lost control over 130 km of the border with Russia in Luhansk Oblast.[503]
Ukrainian border guards claimed to have fended off a pro-Russian attack on the border outpost at Marynivka. They suffered five wounded, and claimed the destruction of three rebel trucks and an armoured personnel carrier. Ukraine claimed that the separatists withdrew into Russia after an airstrike carried out by the Ukrainian Air Force and the arrival of Ukrainian ground reinforcements.[504]
The Ukrainian army deployed T-64 tanks around Sloviansk.[505]
6 June
Separatist militias from Slaviansk shot down an An-30 surveillance plane with two shoulder-launched missiles. Ukrainian authorities initially claimed that the pilots survived,[506][507] but they later reported that five crewmembers were killed in the action, and two others missing.[508] A mortar attack on a Ukrainian checkpoint outside the city killed one soldier.[509]
8 June
Rebels reportedly launched attacks against the airport of Luhansk.[510]
9 June
An armed group attacked the Izvaryne border checkpoint.[511]
Residential areas in Sloviansk have been hit by indirect fire between the Ukrainian army and the insurgents. Rockets and mortar shells were aimed at buildings used by separatists, though some apartments and homes have been struck during the confrontations. Some homes and buildings were partially destroyed, others completely destroyed beyond repair.[512]
10 June
President Poroshenko announced the establishment of humanitarian corridors for civilians wanting to leave the war zones. The initiative met the demand that had been put forward by the Russian Federation's authorities.[513][514]
12 June
According to Ukrainian authorities, three T-64BV tanks[515][516] and other armoured vehicles and trucks crossed the border from Russian territory into the Dyakovo area. They were spotted later in Snizhne.[517][518] The Ukrainian government later claimed that their forces destroyed some vehicles in the column, resulting in four Ukrainian soldiers being killed and 31 wounded.[519] Ukrainian authorities said fightings in Stepanivka, south of Snizhne, ended in the death of 40 separatists.[520][521]
13 June
Ukrainian officials claimed that their troops wrestled control of Mariupol from pro-Russian militias. They destroyed an armoured vehicle and captured about 30 prisoners.[519]
A civilian security guard was killed and two other civilians injured when rebel forces launched 26 Grad rockets against a Ukrainian checkpoint in the town of Dobropillia.[522]
Two Ukrainian paratroopers from Mykolayev were killed and 25 wounded after being ambushed by separatists in an area of Donetsk near the border with Russia.[519]
Residents of Slaviansk claimed that white phosphorus incendiary bombs, which are banned by the UN Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, were dropped on the city.[523]
Twenty militants armed with automatic weapons took over the Ukrainian Security Service building at Krasnodon.[524]
A Ukrainian APC with 8 Ukrainian servicemen aboard violated the Russian border. The APC brokedown and another vehicle followed to retrieve the servicemen. This was not the first border incursion into Russia by the Ukrainian troops. Previously, Russian airspace was breached by the Ukrainian airforce.[525][526]
14 June
Ukrainian officials stated that an Il-76 transport plane was shot down as it approached an airport in Luhansk, killing nine crewmembers and 40 troops on board.[527] Residents said that Ukrainian forces launched air attacks on separatist positions in the vicinity a few hours later.[528]
The press service of the Donetsk People's Republic stated that a Ukrainian Su-24 bomber was shot down near Horlivka.[529]
Protesters in Kiev attacked the Russian embassy and overturned vehicles with diplomatic plates.[530] Ukraine's foreign minister, Andriy Deshchytsia, showed up at the protest and tried to calm down the protesters and convince them that attacking the embassy was a wrong course of action. At one point he was heard agreeing with the protesters' chants, and said "Yes, Putin is a khuilo, yes." ("khuilo" translates roughly to "dickhead"), prompting immediate outrage in Moscow.[531] On the following day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters: "The leading role in the attack on the embassy was played by fighters from the Azov battalion, which has been set up and is financed by Kolomoisky, whom the current Kiev authorities have appointed governor of Dnipropetrovsk."[532]
Five Ukrainian border guards were killed and seven wounded near Mariupol after being ambushed by Donetsk militias.[533]
The Ukrainian Air Force claimed the destruction of two rebel checkpoints in the Luhansk-Stanchino region.[534] The city of Shchastya became under control of the Ukrainian army.[535]
15 June
The day before Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko had declared 15 June a day of national mourning.[536]
Two shops, the bus station, the hospital and several houses were damaged in Amvrosiivka when pro-Russian forces attacked Ukrainian army positions with a multiple rocket launcher.[537] Ukrainian officials claimed that there was an indetermined number of victims,[538] while the separatists reported that the town was actually shelled by Ukrainian troops, and three civilians were killed.[539]
Donetsk militias announced the capture of eight Ukrainian paratroopers near Saur Mogila, south of Snizhne.[540]
16 June
Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council chief Andriy Parubiy claimed that the pro-Russian forces were 15,000–20,000 strong and that more than half of them had arrived from Russia; "We are dealing with Russian occupiers and weapons and militants are being brought in".[541] According to Parubiy, one of the "tasks" of the pro-Russian forces was "to provoke the maximum number of civilian casualties".[541] The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine ordered the government to carry a one-side demarcation of the Russia–Ukraine border "in terms of existing threats to national security".[542]
The Commander of the Donbass People's Militia Igor Girkin stated to Komsomolskaya Pravda that the Donetsk's separatists would be overrun in a month if Russia would not give "urgent, decisive" military support; he also claimed "The most capable part of the militia are bleeding".[543]
At evening, a fighter from the Ukrainian Air Force carried out an airstrike against a building held by militants in the city of Horlivka.[544] According to the Donetsk regional administration press office "no people dead or injured were registered in local medical facilities following the military operation in Horlivka on June 16".[545]
The Donetsk regional administration press office also claimed that six people died in clashes in Kramatorsk.[545]
During the night, Ukrainian media claimed that pro-Russian troops from Luhansk shelled the town of Shchastya, claimed to be recently occupied by the Ukrainian army, with a Grad multiple rocket launcher.[546]
17 June
Spokesman for the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council Volodymyr Chepovy claimed that Ukraine had conducted "a series of successful operations over the past 24 hours" to regain control over the Russia–Ukraine border in which "about 80 militants have been neutralized".[547] He also announced that the National Guard had been deployed the day before "at the state border and in populated areas of Donetsk region".[547]
Ukrainian army operation spokesman Vladyslav Selezniov claimed that "in the east of Luhansk region" a Ukrainian unit had killed and wounded 30 men from a "large convoy of militants".[548]
A Ukrainian mortar attack killed two Russian reporters in the village of Metalist, Luhansk Oblast.[549] It was later claimed that one of the victims had entered in Ukraine illegally.[550] Four Ukrainian soldiers from the battalion "Aidar" also died during the clashes there.[551][552]
Ukrainian Member of Parlament and former Minister of Defence General Oleksandr Kuzmuk reported that some 900 militants equipped with heavy armoured vehicles broke from Russia into Ukraine through an area that was defended only by 100 border guards.[553] Two T-72 tanks manned by separatists were spotted in Donetsk, according to the Ukrainian National Security Council.[554]
18 June
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko proposed a 14-point peace plan that offered a truce followed by the decommissioning of arms, an amnesty to militants who hadn't committed serious crimes and safe passage out of the country for those willing to leave Ukraine, but only if the rebels would lay down their weapons first.[555] The plan was swiftly rejected by the separatist authorities.[556]
The US ambassador to the OSCE condemned the lack of Russian willingness to stop the flow of weapons and militants into eastern Ukraine.[557]
During a battle which took place in the village of Shchastya, north of Luhansk, pro-Russian forces killed 18 Ukrainian soldiers, according to sources of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence. Another ten remained missing.[558] Due to the losses sustained in this engagement, the battalion "Aidar" ceased to exist as an effective fighting force.[559]
Ukrainian army spokesman Vladislav Seleznev announced that a Ukrainian T-64B tank was hit and damaged by rebel forces around Slaviansk, where he claimed that several pro-Russian firing positions were cleared and a number of separatists killed or wounded.[560]
19 June
A major battle began around the village of Yampil as the rebels who once were stationed at Krasnyi Lyman tried to break-out of a Ukrainian army encirclement and escape towards Siversk.[561] It was reported that the fighting involved the use of armoured vehicles and tanks by both sides.[562] According to rebel commander Igor "Strelkov" Girkin the army is using artillery, tanks, and ground attack aircraft; while a Ukrainian army serviceman stated; "There's a major battle going on which exceeds in terms of force and scale anything there has been up to now."[561] Ukrainian spokesman stated that seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 30 wounded in fighting near Slaviansk.[563] A spokesman for the militia in Donetsk stated that they downed a Ukrainian Air Force Su-25 during the battle in Yampil.[564]
20 June
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko declared a seven-day ceasefire, in accordance with the previously announced 14-point peace plan.[565]
Earlier, an armoured Russian column reportedly crossed the border and penetrated deep into the Donbass region, reaching as far as Horlivka. It included at least two T-64B tanks, five armoured personnel carriers and some Grad multiple rocket launchers. One armoured carrier was seized by Ukrainian troops, and the Ministry of Defence claimed that Russian documentation had been found accompanying the vehicle. [566][567]
21 June
Despite the Ukrainian government unilateral ceasefire, break-outs of attacks and shelling continued in several locations, particularly on three border outposts in Donetsk and Luhansk. Some 80 Ukrainian border guards at Izvaryne were evicted from their post and fled across the border with Russia,[568][569] six of them wounded. Two of the wounded suffered critical injures.[570] The wounded were repatriated, but the rest of the Ukrainian personnel was held in custody and interrogated by Russian authorities.[571][572] Ukrainian positions were also shelled at Kramatorsk, Mount Karanchun and Amvrosiivka. There were no Ukrainian casualties.[573]
22 June
Pro-Russian militias in Luhansk claimed the destruction of a Ukrainian armoured column in the village of Milove, right on the border between Russia and Ukraine. The separatists said they destroyed two tanks and captured several armoured vehicles.[574]
According to the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, five tanks, seven armoured vehicles and a number of Kamaz and Ural trucks were spotted in the town of Dmytrivka, Donetsk Oblast. The vehicles were manned by 140 men, some of them Russian citizens. They claimed that the equipment was moved in from Crimea.[575]
23 June
Representatives of the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk reached an agreement with Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to declare a bilateral ceasefire until 27 June.[576]
Pro-Russian militias besieging Luhansk airport, which was held by Ukrainian troops, were ready for the assault of the facilities.[577]
24 June
Vladimir Putin formally took Russian military intervention in eastern Ukraine off the table as separatist leaders agreed to a ceasefire, proposed by Kiev, in the region.[578] He warned, however, that his decision doesn't mean that Russia will not defend ethnic Russians living in Ukraine and pro-Russian Ukrainians.[579]
The Ukrainian military says one of its helicopters, a Mi-8, has been shot down by pro-Russian rebels in the east near Sloviansk, killing all nine people on board,[580] while two other soldiers were killed and four wounded during the rebel shelling of a checkpoint in the same area.[581] Donetsk People's Republic Prime Minister, Alexander Borodai, accused the Ukrainian central government of continuing hostilities by shelling Sloviansk, Snizhne and Semeniivka, where five people were killed.[582] Ukrainian president Poroshenko said that one Ukrainian soldier was killed and seven wounded in eastern Ukraine the night before.[583]
The Donetsk People's Republic and Lugansk People's Republic inform the OSCE that Viktor Medvedchuk was appointed their representative in the negotiations with the Ukrainian Government.[584]
Donetsk People's Republic's leader Alexander Borodai announces on Twitter that the parliaments of Donetsk People's Republic and Lugansk People's Republic approved the merging of the two states.[585]
25 June
Ukrainian president Poroshenko reported to the leaders of Germany, France and Russia that pro-Russian rebels killed 18 people and wounded 27 since the beginning of the truce.[586]
Ten Ukrainian paratroopers were wounded when militants shelled the village of Dibrovka, Donetsk Oblast.[587]
Another armoured column from Russia crossed into Ukraine through the border outpost of Izvarino. The convoy was composed of two tanks, five trucks and several armoured vehicles.[588]
26 June
A Ukrainian National Guard base in Donetsk was overrun by pro-Russian forces, led by a self-styled military unit named "Kalmius". The besieged barracks were captured after a seven-hour long battle and three consecutive assaults, which involved the use of mortars and armoured personnel carriers by the separatists. The Ukrainian commander was taken prisoner.[589][590][591]
A large rebel armoured column, composed of eight tanks, as well as mortars, attacked a Ukrainian checkpoint near Kramatorsk, killing four soldiers and wounding five. They also destroyed four Ukrainian armoured vehicles. Ukraine claimed that one rebel tank was destroyed and one was captured by the Ukrainian military.[592] A pro-Russian tank rammed a roadblock, forcing the soldiers manning it to disperse. Ukraine claimed that another pro-Russian tank was hit by an RPG.[593]
27 June
The ceasefire, for which the parties have come to an agreement on 23 June, has been extended till 19:00 GMT 30 June. Aleksander Boroday supported the ceasefire but people governor Pavel Gubarev and commander in chief Igor Girkin vehemently opposed to it.[594]
At early morning, the Ukrainian Army base at Artemivsk was shattered during a rebel tank assault. There were no Ukrainian casualties, but the facilities were left in ruins. Ukraine claimed that a T-64B tank from the Russian army was captured by Ukrainian forces.[595]
The United Nations refugee agency has found that over 110,000 Ukrainians have fled to Russia, and that tens of thousands more are internally displaced. Of those that fled, about 9,600 have filed for asylum.[596]
The Gukovo border crossing, the nearby village of Vasetskiy and mining facilities in Russian territory were hit by several artillery shells fired by the Ukrainian army. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a protest note due to the shelling and violations, and called for these constant provocations to stop.[597][598][599]
28 June
Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and four wounded when their checkpoint on the outskirts of Sloviansk was attacked by pro-Russian forces with small arms and mortar fire.[600][601] Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and eight were wounded when rebel forces ambushed a resupply convoy in the region of Luhansk.[602]
Four remaining OSCE observers who had been held captive since 29 May have been set free.[603]
29 June
Ukrainian paratroopers shot down a Russian-made surveillance micro UAV ZALA 421-08 in Luhansk Oblast, near the border with Russia.[604][605]
A Ukrainian military base in Donetsk was partially occupied by pro-Russian militias following a rocket and mortar attack in the morning. A number of soldiers were taken prisoner after the assault, but Ukranian personnel still hold the canteen and the parade ground.[606]
Pro-Russian forces shelled Ukrainian positions in Mount Karachun using tanks and mortars.[607]
30 June
During a trip organized by pro-Russia rebels, a cameraman for the Russian Channel 1 news service, Anatoly Klyan, died after being fatally shot in the stomach when his crew came under fire near Avdiivka, north of Donetsk.[608] He was the 3rd journalist to be killed in the conflict.[609] Meanwhile, in Kiev, Poroshenko held a 2-hour call with Putin, Merkel and Hollande about his peace plan; Putin gave permission for OSCE military observers to operate on the Ukraine-Russia border but also wanted to discuss the extension of the truce.[610]
Afterwards Poroshenko met with his security chiefs about the extension of the truce, but the council recommended to end it. Just before midnight the ATO officially resumed after the presidential portal made the following statement: "We will attack and liberate our land. Not renewing the cease-fire is our response to terrorists, militants, looters, all of those who are tormenting the local population, paralyzing the region's economy, preventing payment of salaries, pensions and grants, blowing up the railway, destroying water pipes, depriving people of normal peaceful life."[611] The Wall Street Journal also report a substantial quantity of tanks, armoured personnel carriers and multiple rocket launchers moving from Izyum towards Slavyansk and troops appearing to be gearing up for a large scale offensive against the rebels.
Earlier, one Ukrainian soldier was killed and two wounded by separatists in Kriva Luka, near Krasny Liman, Donetsk Oblast.[612] Two civilians also died in Slavyansk in the early morning when their apartment was struck with an ordinance during a battle between government and rebel forces.[613]
July
1 July
The Ukrainian military renewed their attack to drive out pro-Russian rebels in the early morning, staging large-scale ground and air assaults in the east Ukraine throughout the day. The Ukrainian military conducted heavy artillery barrages on the rebel-controlled city of Slovyansk.[614] The villages of Stary-Karavan and Brusivka (south of Krasnyi Lyman) were brought back under government control.[615]
South-west of Slovyansk, near Andriivka, the television tower on Mount Karachun collapsed after rebel forces shelled Ukrainian positions nearby.[616]
According to the Health Department of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, four civilians were killed and five wounded in a minibus when shells hit the rebel-held town of Kramatorsk in Donetsk region.[617][618][619] Meanwhile, pro-Russian media reported that around 15 civilians were killed today in Kramatorsk.[620]
Ukrainian authorities claimed to have won back control of the Dolzhanskyi border crossing (south of Sverdlovsk). A policeman was reported killed in the city of Donetsk when separatist fighters tried to seize the interior ministry's regional headquarters, and a tank battle between rebels and government forces was reported near the town of Karlivka. In Mar'inka, Donetsk Oblast, and Metalist, Luhansk Oblast, Ukrainian forces shelled a number of pro-Russian checkpoints.[621]
One Ukrainian soldier was killed and 17 wounded in the fighting. A Ukrainian Su-25 was damaged by rebel fire.[614]
2 July
A Ukrainian Su-25 crashed during landing approach due to a mechanical failure. No airport structures were damaged. The pilot ejected and survived.[622][623][624] Another Ukrainian aircraft, a Su-24, was hit by a shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile. The pilot managed to fly the fighter 300 km with a crippled engine before landing safely.[625]
North-east of Luhansk, the towns of Stanytsia Luhanska and Mykolaivka were badly hit; nine civilians were killed.[624][626] The Ukrainian authorities said the bloodshed happened when rebel forces launched rockets from a Grad rocket launcher; the Grad was later seized by government forces.[627][628][629] A resident of the Kondrashovka locality (part of Stanytsia Luhanska) said that an aircraft first targeted an insurgent position nearby, but that its second strike hit the village. The deputy commander of a Ukrainian battalion said the place may have been hit both by the aircraft and by shelling from outside.[630] Heavy fighting was reported in and near the village of Metalist, north of the city of Luhansk. Tank and artillery fire was also reported in the nearby neighbourhood of Kambrod.[631]
Fighting was reported in the area of the Izvaryne border post, with Ukrainian units being shelled and one of their armoured vehicles destroyed by a mine.[632]
Ukrainian forces pounded rebel positions in Donetsk Oblast with self-propelled 152mm howitzers.[633]
Five Ukrainian soldiers died by the end of the day with another 21 wounded.[634]
3 July
According to Ukrainian sources about 300 rebels tried to cross Russian border to return home. Russian border guards opened fire at them from all weapons.[629][635] Another Russian border post in Novoshahtinks was damaged by rockets fired from Ukraine. This was the second incident of this kind in Novoshahtinsk since 20 June.[636]
One civilian died and another suffered major injuries after stepping on a landmine outside Luhansk airport.[637]
The Ukrainian army regained control of Raihorodok and Rai-Oleksandrivka (north-east and east of Slovyansk) as well as Zakitne and Riznykivka (west and south-west of Siversk).[638]
The Ukrainian army claimed that its forces surrounded the town of Mykolaivka, Donetsk Oblast, and that six rebel fighting positions were destroyed by a combination of artillery and airstrikes. According to the Ukrainian claims, 150 pro-Russian militants lost their lives during aerial and artillery bombardment, while two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and four wounded.[639]
Three road policemen died and another suffered major injuries when two unidentified armed men opened fire on them during a traffic stop.[640]
4 July
The Ukrainian army reported 13 killed and nine wounded in separate incidents across the fighting in Eastern Ukraine.[641][642]
A column of three tanks, three "Grad" MRLS and several armoured vehicles was spotted near the border with Russia in the region of Luhansk, in an area controlled by rebel troops.[643]
Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov wrote on his Facebook page that Mykolaivka is completely under control of governmental forces.[644]
Members of the Ukrainian battalion "Donetsk" launched a raid on the seat of the local prosecutor in Artemivsk, occupied by pro-Russian forces.[645] Two armoured personnel carriers fired on the building during 20 minutes, destroying a civilian type vehicle and causing some damage.[646] The armoured vehicles later retreated toward the Kharkiv-Rostov highway.[645]
According to operational data from Information Resistance, as of 4 July 2014, there were numerous Russian troop formations located near the state border of Ukraine.[647]
5 July
Pro-Russian forces launched a "Grad" multiple rocket attack on Luhansk airport.[648] Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities announced the death in action of seven servicemen in the village of Novoselovka, Donetsk Oblast. Other six were injured.[649]
Pro-Russian forces abandoned the town of Sloviansk and retreated towards Kramatorsk in the face of a Ukrainian army encirclement. The Ukrainian flag was hoisted over the city council building.[650][651][652] In a message, that was read out next day in Donetsk, rebel commander Igor Strelkov stated that the retreat was necessary for the purposes of achieving the final goal – to drive Kiev's armies from the east before marching on the capital itself.[653]
An armed group in two vessels and several small craft landed near the town of Sjedove, on the Azov Sea shore, and destroyed a Ukrainian border post and radar station with RPG, mortar and small arms fire. One Ukrainian guard was killed and eight wounded.[654][655][656]
The Ukrainian flag was hoisted over the city council building of Kramatorsk.[652][657] The bulk of pro-Russian forces fell back to Horlivka.[658]
The separatists also left Druzhkivka and Kostyantynivka.[659][660]
6 July
Ukrainian authorities announced they have regained control of Artemivsk.[661]
Separatist sources from the Republic of Donetsk claimed that a Ukrainian T-64 was knocked down by pro-Russian tanks during a battle in Dmytrivka, near the border with Russia.[662]
There were reports of fighting in the villages of Piski and Karlivka.[663]
In Donetsk city, militiamen attacked the state prison guard headquarters in an attempt to seize weapons.[656][664][665]
7 July
With the bulk of pro-Russian forces fallen back to Donetsk, including the former defenders of Sloviansk, the rebels began to fortify the city and prepare for a stand against the advancing Ukrainian military.[666][667]
Six pro-Russian tanks and one armoured fighting vehicle attacked Luhansk airport, held by Ukrainian forces. The Ukrainians responded with mortar fire.[668]
One Ukrainian border guard was wounded after a mortar attack on Biryukovo checkpoint, south of Sverdlovsk, Luhansk Oblast.[669]
Nine Ukrainian border guards were killed and 112 wounded defending the Russian-Ukrainian border from pro-Russian forces since the beginning of the military operations.[670]
At least three bridges were destroyed by rebel forces. All the bridges lead into Donetsk city. One of the destroyed railroad bridges was over a highway. The highway was now also blocked.[671]
Deputy secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Mykhailo Koval declares that "all along its perimeter the Russian-Ukrainian border is under the tight control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and State Border Service".[672]
8 July
Separatist units assumed control of Popasna.[673][674]
The head of the Ministry of Defense Valeriy Heletey stated on 8 July that there would be "no more unilateral ceasefires" and said peace talks were only possible if the rebels disarmed. Meanwhile, the SBU thwarted an attempt to blow up a railway line in the Zaporizhia Oblast, and found that the suspects were carrying maps and explosives.[675]
9 July
The Chief of Staff of the Ukrainian territorial battalion "Carpatia", Yuri Baran, was killed by a pro-Russian sniper during military operations near the town of Amvrosiivka.[676]
Pro-Russian forces continued to besiege Luhansk airport. The facilities were shelled using four tanks and two "Grad" rocket launchers.[677] Ukrainian sources claimed that two tanks and one "Grad" system were destroyed in the course of an air strike.[678]
The Ukrainian border checkpoint at Dolzhansky, Luhansk Oblast, was destroyed after two days of heavy mortar fire. The facilities were hit by more than 200 mortar rounds.[679]
Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 27 were wounded in the Donbass region during the last 24 hours.[680] Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and a journalist lightly injured near Luhansk when their position was pounded by pro-Russian forces with mortar fire.[440][440] Another soldier died in Muratova, Luhansk Oblast, when the convoy where he was riding on was ambushed by pro-Russian militias. Three others were injured.[681]
10 July
Ukrainian troops took control of the town of Siversk.[682] They have also recovered the border checkpoint of Chervonopartyzansk, east of Sverdlovsk.[683] In the area of the Dolzhansky border post, four Ukrainian soldiers were killed when their armoured personnel carrier struck a landmine.[684]
The fighting continues at Donetsk International Airport, held by Ukrainian army.[685] Separatist sources claimed to have beaten off a Ukrainian offensive involving tanks in Karlivka, northwest of Donetsk city. According to them, the Ukrainian army withdrew 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) towards the village of Halytsynivka.[686] Earlier, the commander of the battalion "Donbass", Semen Sementchenko, reported that his troops had destroyed a number of bunkers and sangars in Karlivka, killing "25 militiamen" for the loss of one soldier killed by sniper fire.[687] A town near Sievierodonetsk and the city of Luhansk were shelled by the Ukrainian army. Separatists responded with counter-battery artillery fire.[688][689]
11 July
Ukrainian forces have retaken the border post of Izvarine, east of Krasnodon.[690]
Pro-Russian forces attacked a concentration of Ukrainian troops with "Grad" rockets, inflicted heavy damage and casualties to two motorized army brigades at Zelenopyllia, Luhansk Oblast, south of Rovenky. At least 19 Ukrainian soldiers were reported killed, and around 100 other wounded. Fighting was still ongoing by evening.[691][692][693] It was later claimed that the rocket system used in the attack was the newer 9A52-4 "Tornado".[694] Four other Ukrainian servicemen were killed near the Dolzhanskyi border post.[695]
Ukrainian forces replied to that shelling by launching strikes against separatist groups in the areas of Perevalsk, Gomolsky, Dzerzhinsk, Izvarine.[696][697]
An armoured convoy of six tanks, six armoured vehicles, two "Grad" systems and eight "Kamaz" trucks crossed through the Luhansk city centre, according to eyewitnesses.[698]
A Russian-made unmanned aerial vehicle was shot down by Ukrainian troops.[699]
12 July
In the early morning hours, pro-Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian army with "Grad" rockets and mortar fire in several locations in Donetsk and Luhansk, killing seven Ukrainian servicemen and wounding 33.[700] Later, two Ukrainian soldiers were killed in action at Alexandrovka, Luhansk Oblast.[701]
Fierce fighting erupted around the village of Marinka, southwest of Donetsk city.[702][703] Six people were killed and four wounded.[704] Elsewhere in Donetsk, six other people died and eight were injured at late evening in the Petrovsky neighbourhood.[704]
The Ukrainian Air Force claimed to have destroyed 14 enemy vehicles in the last 24 hours.[705]
Pro-Russian tanks attacked Luhansk international airport.[706]
A large column of armoured vehicles crossed into Ukraine from Russia through the area of Krasnodon, Luhansk Oblast.[698][707]
13 July
Three artillery shells hit the Russian town of Donetsk, which is only 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) away from the border. One civilian died, and two were seriously injured. An investigation in to the matter is ongoing. The Russian Foreign Ministry warned of "irreversible consequences, the responsibility of which lies on the Ukrainian side", calling the shelling "an aggressive action".[708][709]
Ukrainian army broke through the pro-Russian lines around Luhansk with the village of Sabivka being taken, and battles taking place into the villages of Heorhiivka and Rozkishne. The Ukrainian army used 70 tanks in this assault according to rebel commander Igor "Strelkov" Girkin, who claimed that his troops repulsed the offensive.[710] Late in the evening, the Ukrainian government claimed that its troops had reached Luhansk airport and broken its encirclement.[711][712][713]
14 July
Fighting over Luhansk airfield has intensified, with both sides claiming that the airport is under their control.[714][715][716] Ukrainian officials claim that their army has retaken several villages around Luhansk, while the rebels claim that a Ukrainian armoured column was destroyed near the airport.[717]
A Ukrainian An-26 transport aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile over eastern Ukraine while flying at 6,500 metres (21,300 ft). The Ukrainian defence minister claimed that the altitude is far from the reach of a shoulder-launched missile, suggesting that the aircraft was downed by Russian forces.[718][719][720] Two crewmembers were captured by pro-Russian militiamen, four were rescued by Ukrainian forces and the other two were unaccounted for.[721] The missing aviators were found dead on 17 July.[722]
Pro-Russian forces carried out a mortar attack on Donetsk airport.[723]
15 July
The town of Snizhne in Donetsk Oblast was attacked with rockets by an unidentified aircraft, leaving at least eleven people dead.[724][725][726]
Six Ukrainian soldiers were killed fighting the rebels in several locations along the border with Russia.[727]
Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and eight wounded when the village of Amvrosiivka was hit by several "Grad" rockets.[728]
16 July
Separatist forces broke the Ukrainian army encirclement around the town of Stepanivka and launched an offensive supported by tanks, anti-tank missiles and mortar fire in the area of Marynivka, south of Snizhne.[729][730][731] In Stepanivka, the attack was led by three tanks which assaulted the positions of a Ukrainian armoured brigade.[732] Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded, and the village of Marynivka suffered heavy damage.[731] Pro-Russian sources claimed that two Ukrainian armoured vehicles were destroyed and another one captured by the rebels.[730]
Near the village of Dmytrivka, Ukrainian 152mm howitzers, supported by mortar fire, stopped another pro-Russian assault.[732]
A Ukrainian Su-25 fighter was shot down over eastern Ukraine by a Russian Air Force Su-27, according to the spokesman of Ukraine's National Security Council, Andrei Lysenko. The pilot ejected successfully.[733][734] Another Su-25 was hit and damaged by a shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile.[735]
Eyewitnesses reported that three salvos from a "Grad" multiple rocket launcher were fired from the Russian town of Gukovo into Ukrainian territory.[736][737]
The Ukrainian army transferred 15 wounded soldiers from the 72th armoured brigade to Gukovo, Russia, for medical assistance. The brigade, surrounded by rebel forces in the border town of Chervonopartizansk, had no chance of evacuating the men to Ukrainian hospitals.[738] Other two Ukrainian servicemen from the National Guard were rescued with severe injuries by members of the Russian Federal Security Service in the border area of Kuybyshevsky District, Rostov Oblast. One guard died later from his wounds, while four of the soldiers were in critical condition.[739] All the Ukrainian personnel was put under arrest.[740]
Also on the border, the outpost of Izvarine was "cleared of Ukrainian troops", according to the self-proclaimed Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Donetsk, Igor Strelkov. There were reports of more than 200 fatalities among the Ukrainian forces in this area of the border. Andrei Lysenko acknowledge that "there was not possible" to establish the real number of victims at the moment.[741]
Eleven Ukrainian soldiers were killed in battle with rebel forces.[742]
17 July
In Donetsk Oblast, north of Torez, near the Russian border, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur with 283 passengers and 15 crew members on board, was hit by a surface to air missile at an altitude of 10,000 metres (33,000 ft) and crashed.[743][744][745][746] Both the Ukrainian military and the opposition have stated that they are not responsible for the incident. The White House confirmed that the United States is investigating what happened[747] and that it is believed the plane involved was a Boeing 777.[748] Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Hamzah Zainuddin said that the foreign ministry would be working closely with the Russian and Ukrainian governments nts regar the incident.[749]
Five Ukrainian soldiers were killed and eleven wounded during military operations in eastern Ukraine.[750]
Russian authorities reported that 20 artillery shells fired from Ukraine landed near the border checkpoint of Kuybyshevo, five of them without exploding.[751]
18 July
Donetsk rebels have reportedly found the black box of flight MH17 and "are most likely to hand it over to the [Russian] Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC)".[752][753][754] Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Pavlo Klimkin said in an interview to Hromadske.TV that the black boxes are on Ukrainian territory and shall be handed over to a governmental commission.[755]
Fighting in Popasna left two Ukrainian soldiers killed and six wounded.[756]
Luhansk's local government reported 20 civilians killed after heavy shelling on the city.[757]
After being fired at from Ukraine, Russian troops in the area of Kuybyshevo responded with artillery fire against Ukrainian positions in Marynivka.[758]
There were 19 attacks on different Ukrainian checkpoints along eastern Ukraine.[758]
The Ukrainian Minister of Defence claimed that the Ukrainian army took control of the south-eastern outskirts of Luhansk city.[759][760]
19 July
Luhansk's residents denied the Minister of Defence report about Ukrainian troops entering into the southeastern neighborhoods of the city.[761]
Acting President of Regional Luhansk Administration, Iryna Vergina, reported that a convoy of 15 armoured vehicles entered Luhansk city from Russia before dawn.[762][763][764]
One of the crewmembers of the An-26 shootdown on 14 July was rescued by Ukrainian forces in Luhansk Oblast.[765]
Five Ukrainian soldiers were killed in action and 20 wounded in the last 24 hours.[766]
Fierce fighting involving tanks, mortar fire and "Grad" rockets was reported around Luhansk's airport during the morning.[767] The Ukrainian army claimed that its forces opened a corridor between the frontline and the airfield.[768] The fighting extended to the west, to the village of Heorhiyivka.[769]
Three "Grad" rocket launchers fired into Ukraine's territory from the Russian area of Novaya Nadezhda, Rostov Oblast.[770]
20 July
Ukrainian forces have launched an operation to regain control of Rubizhne which they apparently captured by evening according to the presidential office,[771] meanwhile Sievierodonetsk is surrounded. Fierce clashes also took place south of Rubizhne on the outskirts of Lysychansk and around Popasna.
Eight Ukrainian servicemen were killed and 50 wounded in operations in eastern Ukraine.[772]
Ukrainian military sources on the ground reported that they have suffered four dead and 15 wounded inside Luhansk airport, which was still surrounded by pro-Russian forces. An early attempt to reach a relief column from the Ukrainian National Guard was thwarted by a rebel ambush, which resulted in the death of a soldier and injuries in seven others.[773]
21 July
The Ukrainian army has reclaimed Dzerzhynsk over the separatists and entered Soledar.[774][775]
Heavy battles occurred on the western outskirts of Donetsk with shooting and shelling reaching as far as the Donetsk train station,[776] as a result five civilians died and twelve were wounded,[777] and Ukraine claims that the western suburb of Pisky fell under Ukrainian control.[778] According to military sources on the ground, the situation of the Ukrainian troops at the Avdiivka garrison, north of the besieged airport (48 05 55N 37 45 14E), became critical after the rebels carried out an intense bombardment with tanks, mortars and "Grad" rockets.[779]
Twenty-three rebels were taken prisoner by the Ukrainian Army as they tried to flee the besieged city of Lysychansk .[780]
The head of a non-governmental organisation claimed that a relief force evacuated the wounded and replenished the Ukrainian troops defending Luhansk airport. He also reported that the army took control of the village of Heorhiivka.[781]
22 July
Sievierodonetsk has been taken by the Ukrainian national guard.[782] During their retreat, the rebels blew up the bridge over the river Borovaya, which divides Severodonetsk from Lysychansk.[783] Most militiamen have also left Lysychansk,[784] like the minister of Defense for LNR Alexey Mozgovoy and the Kazak Chieftain Kizitsin[785] who fled through the village of Bila Hora before the Army ring completely closed around the city, but other fighters chose to stand in the city till whatever end.
Ukrainian soldiers have driven separatists out of Popasna.[786]
Thirteen Ukrainian soldiers were killed during the last 24 hours in the operations area. Three of them died when a van bomb exploded at a checkpoint in Kamyenka, Donetsk Oblast.[787]
Luhansk airport was again attacked with "Grad" rockets, and Ukrainian troops in the town of Metalist were pounded by mortar fire.[788] Ukrainian forces recovered the nearby town of Lutuhyne.[789][790]
An armoured carrier and a tank belonging to the rebels were knocked down in the area of Marynivka, Donetsk Oblast.[788] Igor Strelkov claimed that pro-Russian armoured and infantry units took over the villages of Chervona Zorya and Kozhevnya, along the border with Russia south of the Ukrainian-held town of Marynivka. This maneuver left the Ukrainian garrison surrounded from three sides.[791] The Russian border checkpoint at Primiusskiy was evacuated after three artillery shells fired from Ukraine exploded nearby.[792]
In Stakhanov a rally was held to demanded that pro-Russian separatists leave the town.[793]
Ukraine will undergo a partial mobilization of its 1,000,000 reserve force in order to create 15 additional combat units and 44 sustainment units to reinforce the forces that are already fighting in the Donbass.[794]
23 July
Two Ukrainian Air Force Su-25 fighters were shot down in the rebel-held area of Saur-Mogila. Ukrainian authorities claimed that they were hit by long-range antiaircraft missiles launched from Russia.[795][796]
Source states that rebel forces retreated from the villages of Karlivka, Netailove and Pervomaiske, leaving the west road to Donetsk airport opened to Ukrainian forces. Avdiivka, to the northwest, remained in pro-Russian hands. According to source , separatist leader Igor Strelkov stated that the move was made in order to reinforce the inner defences of Donetsk city.[797][798] Pro-Russian sources also acknowledge that the Ukrainian army attacked the border villages of Chervona Zorya and Kozhevnya, occupied by the insurgents. The rebels lost two tanks and two armoured vehicles. Meanwhile, the separatists claimed they had stormed and took control of the nearby town of Dibrivka, and that the Ukrainian garrison entrenched themselves inside WWII bunkers built on high ground.[799][800] Eventually, rebel units withdrew from Chervona Zorya and Kozhevnya.[801]
A Colonel from the Ukrainian National Guard was killed by the rebels when his troops were ambushed at Lysychansk while try to take the city from pro-Russian force.[802]
Ukrainian troops claimed to have shot down a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle near the town of Amvrosiivka.[803]
The International Committee of the Red Cross formally declared the conflict in the Donbass region to be a "war", allowing for future war crimes investigations.[804]
24 July
The Ukrainian government claimed that its forces entered Lysychansk and that after heavy fighting they began to round up the remaining separatists into custody.[805] Late in the evening Semen Semenchenko the commander of Donbass Battalion claimed on his Facebook page that his forces and elements of the 24th mechanized brigade reached the city hall and raised the Ukrainian flag.[806] During these operations, Ukrainian units also claimed to have taken the village of Verkhnokamyanka west of Lysychansk.[807]
Four Ukrainian servicemen were killed and 35 wounded in eastern Ukraine overnight.[808]
Vice News journalist Simon Ostrovsky posted that Slavyansk police started to exhume the bodies of those who were killed by pro-Russian separatist from a mass grave.[809][810]
Two pro-Russian tanks fired at the Ukrainian garrison besieged in Luhansk airport.[811]
The Ukrainian government claimed the 79th Ukrainian airmobile brigade, besieged in Marynivka since 15 July, was partially relieved. Ukrainian government claimed More than 75 casualties were evacuated from the front line.[812]
Pentagon spokesman Col. Steve Warren said that "there is no question" that the Russian army was firing artillery at Ukrainian military targets through the common border in the last several days. Earlier, State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf declared that Russia was stepping up its delivery of weapons to pro-Russian rebels.[813]
25 July
Thirteen Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 19 wounded in action during the last 24 hours. Nine armoured vehicles and pieces of artillery were also lost in the same period.[814][815]
Sources from the Luhansk republic claimed that the Ukrainian garrison at Heorhiivka was virtually destroyed by artillery fire, which knocked down a tank and an armoured carrier and injured 30 Ukrainian servicemen. The same sources announced that a Ukrainian armoured column was ambushed at Bakhmutivka, 20 km northwest of Shchastia. They claimed two tanks and two armoured carriers destroyed. More than 100 Ukrainian soldiers were allegedly wounded.[814]
26 July
Four Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 20 wounded overnight in the course of the operations in the Donbass region.[816]
In Dyakove, between Antratsyt and the Russian border, members of the 79th airmobile brigade are confronted for a second day to continuous shelling (mortars and Grad rocket launchers combined) and attacks by separatist forces.[817] Wives and mothers of the soldiers staged a protest on the bridge of Nikolaev to demand to the government the opening of a corridor to evacuate the troops.[818]
Pro-Russian sources claimed that the militias of the Donetsk republic took control of the border checkpoint of Marynivka after several hours of fierce fighting.[819] To the request of the Ukrainian government, the Russian border service opened a corridor to evacuate Ukrainian casualties through the region of Rostov.[820]
The Ukrainian 24th armoured brigade, surrounded by pro-Russian forces at the border outpost of Dolzhansky, lost all its heavy equipment and vehicles and suffered more than 100 casualties after days of being pounded by howitzer and "Grad" fire.[821]
The commander of the batallion "Donbass", Semen Semenchenko, claimed that Ukrainian troops reached Pervomaisk, where they were confronted by around 1,000 militiamen from Stakhanov and Alchevsk.[822]
Local reports say that Ukrainian forces from Svetlodarsk entered Debaltseve with the support of artillery fire and armoured vehicles.[823]
Notes
- ^ Some Ukrainian unionists were beaten by pro-Russian activists.[36]
- ^ In the violent street protests of the 2014 Ukrainian revolution these "ultras" had fought alongside their FC Dynamo Kyiv arch-rivals.[37]
- ^ Previously a professor at a Donetsk University was fired for being "too pro-Western".[36]
- ^ Ukrainian interim President Oleksandr Turchynov reaction to this (Putin) speech was "Today the Russian President Vladimir Putin, who likes to talk about fascism copies the fascists of the last century by annexing the territory of an independent state".[92]
- ^ The status of Crimea and Sevastopol is currently under dispute by Ukraine and Russia; Ukraine and the majority of the international community consider Crimea an autonomous republic of Ukraine and Sevastopol one of Ukraine's cities with special status, while Russia, on the other hand, considers Crimea a federal subjects of Russia and Sevastopol one of its federal cities.[119] Both are completely under Russian control.[120]
- ^ Lukianchenko (also) stated: "I think that today the people of our country do not want a new Kosovo, do not want the new Transnistrian republic, and probably do not want to become the new Abkhazia. Today it is necessary to work only in the legislative field and solve these questions, but lets not give an excuse to a strong country so it can then detach part of weaker countries, as happened with Crimea".[125]
- ^ Members of the pro-Russian rally also attacked a police bus.[184]
- ^ The group stated they:
1) do not recognize the Ukrainian authorities;
2) consider themselves the legitimate authority;
3) "sent into retirement" of all law enforcement officials appointed by the central government and Governor Serhiy Taruta;
4) "prescribed" in the 11 May referendum on self-determination Donetsk;
5) require the issuance of its leader Pavel Gubarev and others are detained separatists;
6) require Ukraine to withdrawal its troops and paramilitary forces;
7) start the process of finding mechanisms of co-operation with the Customs Union of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia and other separatist groups (in Kharkiv and Luhansk).[193]
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