Seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 13 injured over the past day in the zone of the antiterrorist operation.

As stated by Alex Motuzyanyk, a spokesman of the presidential administration at a traditional Thursday briefing this morning.

He said the past day reflected the intensification of fighting in the east of Ukraine.

"During the last day of hostilities, seven Ukrainian troops were killed and another 13 injured."

According to Motuzyanyk, these losses were sustained near the township …

Russian military prepared five pontoon ferries to transport forces across Seversky Donets river.As stated by the press service of Alexander Turchinov, National Security and Defense Council Secretary.According to Turchynov, the Russian Army engineering units have set up 5 pontoon ferries across the river of Seversky Donets at the site, where the river separates Ukraine and Russia, also equipping the access roads to these crossings."Thus, military infrastructure is being set up to ensure the …

Another loud voice joins the chorus accusing The White House of inactivity in providing support to Ukraine.Ohio Governor John Kasich congratulated Ukrainians on Ukrainian Independence day.

Praising the democratic progress in Ukraine he stated that US has a moral obligation in supporting Ukrainians on their way to democracy.

Turning his voice to the White House he stated that,“Strong U.S. support for Ukraine is critically important, especially as we see the country that feels ‘threatened’ by a …

The main topic slated to be discussed in Berlin at the talks with President Pososhenko, Chancellor Merkel and President Holland, will be the ongoing reforms in Ukraine. The will be no time given to the situation in Eastern Ukraine and violations of ceasefire.German Chancellor and French president are not intending to distance themselves from Vladimir Putin on the issues of Ukraine, reports Deutsche Welle.These talks do not in any way mean formation of new coalition to stop the aggression, …

Ukrainian Army Press Center reports multiple cease fire violations from the areas controlled by pro-Kremlin separatists.

There have been reports of heavy artillery barrages hitting residential areas in the township of Prohorovka.

During the previous day, eight Ukrainian army personnel were wounded.

The escalations took place in the areas of Mariupol, Donetsk and Lugansk.

Ukrainian army officials also accused pro-kremlin separatists of attempting to seize the territory in the buffer zones. …