Contents tagged with Russian Troops in Ukraine
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Ukranian Intelligence: Eight Russian servicemen were killed and nine were wounded in the Donbas
Russian troops, waging war against Ukraine in the Donbas, continue to bear significant losses. According to the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, eight Russian servicemen were killed earlier this week.
“On the 5th of July, eight Russian servicemen of the 3rd Independent Motorized Rifle Brigade (Horlivka), the 11th Independent Motorized Rifle Regiment (Makiivka), the 9th Independent Assault Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Naval Infantry (Novoazovsk) and the …
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Lysenko: The bodies of 26 Russian soldiers were transported across the border from Donetsk
According to the Ukrainian Spokesman of the Presidential Administration on ATO [conflict zone] issues, Andriy Lysenko, the bodies of 26 Russian soldiers were transferred across the border from Donetsk to Russia, RBC-Ukraine reported.
He also noted that three Russian soldiers were killed and three were injured in the Donbas over the weekend.
"Yesterday the soldiers were killed and three injured. They served in the so-called 6th regiment, 11th regiment and 100th brigade of the enemy. The day …
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Ukrainian Intelligence reports 13 separatist casualties in one day in the Donbas
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (MDI) reported that on March 16th, six pro-Russian separatists were killed and seven were injured.
The MDI also stated that from March 10th to March 15th, the bodies of 60 militants fighting under the flags of the breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine were transported from Dyakovo in Ukraine to Kuibyshevo in the Rostov region of Russia.
In addition, the Directorate noted that military equipment transfers from …
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Ukrainian Intelligence: Russia deployed 90 soldiers and ammunition to the Donbas
A total of 23 pro-Russian separatists were killed and 34 were injured during clashes near Avdiivka. However, pro-Russian forces have already received reinforcements from Russia and are continuing their activities near the town.
This was reported in a statement issued by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
According to this statement, separatists have created a strategic defense group consisting of the 11 separate motorized rifle regiment of Makiivka, and …
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Lawyer representing detained Russian Special Forces member flees Ukraine
Yuri Grabowski, the lawyer who had represented a member of the Special Forces of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate, Alexander Alexandrov, has allegedly left Ukraine among security fears. Alexandrov is currently detained in Donbas. “I am sorry that I have let you down my friends, I do not know when I will come back. I will communicate with you wherever possible but I really want to go back to my homeland,” Grabowski posted on his Facebook page. The Egyptian resort, Sharm el-Sheikh, was …
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Ukrainian Intelligence: Russian representatives arrive in Donetsk to determine source of information leak
The Southern Military Command of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation arrived in the separatist-occupied region of Donetsk. This was reported on the 6th of March by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine.
According to the Ministry’s statement, representatives of the Russian military visited the area to find out why Russian leadership has failed to conceal the fact that the country is directly involved in the Ukrainian conflict.
“The main task of the …
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Ukrainian Intelligence: Six Russian trucks carrying Special Forces members arrived in Donbas
On the 1st of March, Russian vehicles carrying ammunition and reinforcements arrived in the Donetsk region. These vehicles consisted of three cars carrying ammunition, six trucks with mortars on board as well as special purpose units. According to the Ukrainian News, this was reported by the Chief Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
“We have confirmed the presence of these Russian military vehicles. They are transporting arms, military equipment, ammunition …
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Column of Russian military vehicles entered eastern Ukraine
Column of Russian tanks, circa 2014
A column of Russian military vehicles entered separatist-controlled territory in Ukraine, as reported on Tuesday by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
“On the 29th of February, a column of military vehicles came from the Russian Federation into Ukraine through the Novoazovsk checkpoint, which is not controlled by Ukraine. The column included six armored combat vehicles, four ammunition trucks and two mobile …
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UK Representative to the UN: Sanctions will not be lifted until Russia withdraws its weapons and troops from eastern Ukraine
Today, at a UN Security Council session, the British Ambassador, Matthew Rycroft, stated that sanctions against Russia would remain in effect until Moscow removes their weapons and personnel from the Donbas and influences local militias to cease hostilities.
“Now we need a sustained ceasefire in The Donbas,” he said. According to him, the Russian Federation should “show political will” in order to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty and fulfill its international obligations, UNIAN reported.
“Russia …
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Ukrainian Intelligence suggests pro-Russian separatists are resigning at a high rate
According to intelligence reports, on the 19th of February, nine servicemen of the Gorlovka 3rd separate motorized rifle brigade submitted resignation requests, stating that they would "return to Russia". The Defense Intelligence asserted that with regard to mass resignations, the staffing of personnel in the brigade subdivisions must not exceed 50%. In addition, in the Novoazovsk 9th separate motorized rifle regiment reported that resignation requests were issued by almost all junior …