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Ukrainian army as viewed by partners. #Canada’s Armed Forces Training Mission in #Ukraine Operation #Unifier
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LTC Kristopher Reeves, Commander of Canada’s Armed Forces Training Mission in Ukraine Operation Unifier.
interesting explanation, in English
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2LsNTOuU7M
Euromaidan Press
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Yet another Donbas cease-fire, agreed by in talks including representatives of Russia, Ukraine, and the OSCE – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, took effect last night just after midnight.
And the Ukrainian military has accused Russia-hybrid forces of violating a new cease-fire agreement shortly after it went into force.
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The cease-fire, agreed by in talks including representatives of Russia, Ukraine, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, took effect on March 5 just after midnight.
But Kyiv's headquarters for military operations in the east said that the separatists targeted government positions near the city of Shchastsya in the Luhansk region with grenade launchers, mortars, and other weapons at about 1 a.m.
Vadym Sapesku was killed during enemy shelling near Avdiyivka, Donetsk Oblast on March 2, 2018.
Vadym was born in 1984 in Chorna, Odesa Oblast, but resided in Pivdenne. He served in the 1st Battalion of the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade.
Вічна Пам’ять! Eternal Memory!
Герої не вмирають! Heroes Never Die!
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Past 24 hours in the war zone... and the "spring truce" continues
Luhansk sector - enemy used 82-mm caliber mortars, grenade launchers and small arms near Shchastia and Troyitske.
Donetsk sector - enemy opened fire at Ukrainian positions near Novotroyitske defenders from anti-tank hand grenades and small arms.
One Ukrainian serviceman wounded.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg: "This pattern which we have seen over some years (on the part of Russia) is why NATO now is adapting and implementing the strongest reinforcement to our collective defense since the Cold War. We’re not mirroring what Russia does - missile for missile, weapon for weapon - but we are responding because we see a more assertive Russia.”
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Past 24 hours in the war zone
Brief respite but in Luhansk sector, Russian-backed troops attack Ukrainian positions near the town of Luhanske using grenade launchers and large-caliber machine guns.
No casualties on the Ukrainian side.
U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker writes on Twitter that purpose of the Minsk agreements is to restore the territorial integrity of Ukraine and to eliminate the illegal structures of Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Luhansk People's Republic (LPR).
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Past 24 hours in the war zone
Russian terrorist forces launch three attacks against Ukrainian positions in Luhansk, Donetsk and mariupol sectors.
One Ukrainian soldier wounded.
President Petro Poroshenko reports that more than 25,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine - a record number.
Russian-occupation forces taking additional measures to cover up Russian military presence in occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions - all IDs are seized from soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Army Corps of the Russian occupation forces, that may indicate their Russian citizenship or service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
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20-year-old Vladyslav Kozchenko was killed in enemy shelling in Avdiyivka PromZone on March 6, 2018.
Vladyslav was born in Poltava on April 10, 1997. He enlisted in the Armed Forces and served as a sniper in 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade.
Vladyslav leaves behind his grieving mother and brother.
Вічна Пам’ять! Eternal Memory!
Герої не вмирають! Heroes Never Die!
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A women's rights march participant in #Kyiv holds up a sign: 'Without equal rights there is no future'. #IWD2018https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/wome...nth2018_v3.png
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Past 24 hours in the war zone
Most military activity reprted in Luhansk sector - Russian enemy forces use large-caliber machine guns to open fire on Ukrainian positions near toen of Luhanske.
No casualties on the Ukrainian side
#SpringCeasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin declares that the war in Donbas "leaves a strong impression" on him as "there are all 'our people' there". But, our troops are not there..."
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On March 9, 1814, the outstanding Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, public and political figure was born. His is a symbol of https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f1fa-1f1e6.png liberty, courage, freedom and passion! In every corner of the world people know the name of a true Ukrainian son - Taras Shevchenko!
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Ivan Ryashchenko, call sign “Skif”, was killed during enemy shelling near Luhanske, Svitlodarsk Bulge, Donetsk Oblast on March 9, 2018.
Ivan was born in Vyshneve, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on March 24, 1983. He served as commander of a combat vehicle in the 2nd Battalion of the 54th Separate Mechanized Brigade. For over two years on the front lines, namely in Troyitske, and Avdiyivka PromZone.
Ivan leaves behind his grieving wife and two sons.
Вічна Пам’ять! Eternal Memory!
Герої не вмирають! Heroes Never Die!
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Past 24 hours in the war zone
Russian occupation troops launch four attacks on Ukrainian positions in Luhansk, Donetsk and mariupol sectors.
One Ukrainian serviceman killed, three wounded.
Head of the Donetsk Regional and Civil Administration Pavlo Zhebrivsky: "About 100 Russian snipers have arrived in the "DNR" and "LNR" t over the past month. They shoot and teach locals to shoot at Ukrainian soldiers."
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Yuriy Luhovsky, call sign “Barret”, was killed by a sniper bullet on March 9, 2018 near Vodyane, Donetsk Oblast.
Yuriy was born in Chervonohrad, Lviv Oblast on June 5, 1994. He served as commander of a reconnaissance group and sniper in the Special-Purpose Azov Battalion of the National Guard. He was an active participant in the Revolution of Dignity. Yuriy volunteered in 2014 as part of the Donbas Battalion, fought at Ilovaysk, and in February 2015 transferred to the Azov regiment, defended Shyrokine and Mariupol, working constantly in the “gray zone”.
Yuriy leaves behind his grieving mother who works as a psychologist at the Veteran’s Rehabilitation Centre.
Вічна Пам’ять! Eternal Memory!
Герої не вмирають! Heroes Never Die!
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Past 24 hours in the war zone
Russian hybrid forces launch five attacks against Ukrainian positions in Luhansk, Donetsk and Mariupol sectors.
Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded.
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini: "We do not recognize the illegal annexation of Crimea, and we continue to implement our policy of non-recognition. We also do not recognize the election that will be held in Crimea (Russian presidential elections), and we will extend sanctions in this regard."
European Union extends sanctions against RF until September 15, 2018.
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Today is the Day of Volunteer Fighters in Ukraine
Those who left everything and stood in defense of their homes...
Those who marched forward when nobody else could…
Those who shouted “Arms For Us All!” and rushed into combat with wild laughter…
Those for whom the most terrible penalty was not being allowed to fight on the front lines…
Those who saved our country!
Friends, this is our day! I’m proud to have been with you in combat!
Text and photos by Orest Karakevych, a Maidan activist who joined the Aidar Battalion as a volunteer fighter in 2014
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