Explosions continue in the ATO zone

Despite talks of separatists withdrawing heavy weapons on the Debaltseve and Donetsk axes, artillery continues to fire in the area of the Donetsk airport and Pisky. This is reported by both military personnel and residents of the occupied territories.

US pledges instructors to Ukraine

Contrary to all expectations, the US has not yet decided to provide Ukraine with high-precision lethal weapons. Instead, David Cameron promised us advisers and instructors who will train the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Donbas battalion fighters involved in road accident

Today, fighters from the Donbas battalion were involved in a road accident, resulting in three people sustaining injuries of varying severity. This was reported by Donbas volunteer Lyudmyla Kalynina. "I am asking for your full attention!!!! And a repost!!!!…

Main events of 24 February

Today was exceptionally rich in events favourable to Ukraine. Here is a brief summary: First and, perhaps, most importantly – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko agreed with the UAE on the supply of equipment and weapons to our country.

Surgeon Alexander Danyliuk

Chechens propose their own acting defence minister for Ukraine

A petition by Arsbin Abu-Bakr appeared today on the official Facebook page of the Chechen centre, calling for the appointment of an acting defence minister from among the leaders of Chechen battalions fighting on the Ukrainian side for three months. According…

US companies resume deliveries to Crimea

Despite sanctions, some US and European companies are resuming shipments to occupied Crimea. However, for now, only via air mail. "Dear customers, we are resuming parcel deliveries to Crimea

How the Navarossians beat up the Novorossians

From the column: Calls from the occupied zone. This made my day. A call from a friend. A loud, joyful shout: "We have such a big fight here!" "A fight? Where are you? It feels like you are taking part in it. That is such a shout. Get away from there." "I am…

Police officer killed in Mariupol during attempted detention of sabotage-reconnaissance group

Shooting broke out again in Mariupol today. Passengers of one of the stopped vehicles opened fire on police officers during a document check. As a result of the exchange of fire, one police officer sustained fatal injuries.

Power and water supply disruptions begin in the DPR

Residents of the DPR faced an unpleasant surprise today, as electricity and water unexpectedly disappeared from their homes in the morning. Due to the power outage, many pharmacies, shops and bars closed. Mobile operator MTS also stopped working. Electricity…

Details of explosive defusal in Odesa

Last night, a bag containing explosives was placed under the Odesa restaurant "Gulfstream". Thanks to the vigilance of citizens, the dangerous "gift" was spotted and defused. An eyewitness and key participant of the events described how it all happened.

Pinchuk and Akhmetov's men vie for Ukrenergo CEO post

In late November of the previous year, 2014, Ukrenergo CEO Boris Ostapyuk was dismissed from his post. The position has remained vacant to this day. The main candidates for the role today are: