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Ministry of Defense of Ukraine: Six thousand Russian troops still in Belarus after Zapad 2017 Exercises
About six thousand Russian soldiers who took part in joint military maneuvers of the Zapad 2017 exercises are still in Belarus, stated Andrei Lysenko, press secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on ATO issues, according to news agency UNN.
“A combination of Russian and Belarusian forces, totaling about 12,000 troops, was in Belarus. Of these, 5,800 were from Russia. The military understands that the headquarters and other units remain in the territory of Belarus, and international …
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Russia deploys S-400 missile system in annexed Crimea
Russia has deployed the S-400 missile system in the annexed Crimea. In February 2018, the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile systems will become operational in Sevastopol, as stated by Russian Lieutenant-General Viktor Sevostyanov, as reported by TASS news agency.
“In Sevastopol, the rearmament of the S-300PM anti-aircraft missile complex began with the new S-400 air defense system. The equipment is now being sent and installed, and then test firing is planned,” Sevostyanov said.
In addition, …
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LPR authorities admit it is impossible for some separatist fighters to obtain ‘passports’ in the 'republic'
The Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR) refuses to issue its passports to employees of the people’s militia who are registered in territory under Ukraine’s control, as stated by Dmitry Sidorov, a member of the People's Council of the LPR.
"The servicemen of our people's militia are not provided with passports because they are registered as Ukrainian residents. Here, they do not have the opportunity to register because you can’t be registered in the rented apartment. These are our servicemen and we …
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UN: Donbas has become the region with the most land mines in the world
Donbas has become the region with the most land mines in the world, as stated at a briefing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine by U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Ursula Mueller.
“Eastern Ukraine is facing problems with protection. It is rapidly becoming one of the region with the most land mines in the world, and if the problem is not resolved, it will stop the region’s development for many years to come. Demining and mine risk education are needed in all …
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Ukrainian Ministry of Defense: Separatists trying to capture grey zone near Shyrokyne
Pro-Russian separatists continue provocations and are trying to occupy the "grey zone" near the town of Shyrokyne in the Donetsk region, as reported on the Facebook page of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) headquarters’ press center.
"The enemy regularly tests the strength of Ukrainian soldiers, regularly fires on our positions from large-caliber machine guns, and in the morning, have also fired mortars," the report said.
A soldier from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Vadym S., stated on TSN …