Mykola’s diary: Chronicling the battle for Donbas

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Mykola keeps a “little war diary” of the violence in his part of eastern Ukraine by scouring the frontlines with binoculars from his home in Lysychansk. The date is in the top right-hand corner of every page, and the day’s entry is below it, always beginning with the words “We’re holding on!” The 67-year-old said … Read more

OSCE members detained in Luhansk and Donetsk

President Zelensky: Russia has "forgotten all the lessons of World War II"

OSCE members detained in Luhansk and Donetsk The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has relayed some information. It is attempting to get free various Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) individuals who have been kept in eastern Ukraine. “The OSCE is very worried that various SMM public mission individuals have been denied their freedom … Read more

Russia invades Kreminna; Eastern city of Ukraine; over 200 dead

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Russia invades Kreminna; Eastern city of Ukraine; over 200 dead Kremlin troops have assumed command over Ukraine’s eastern city of Kreminna, the local lead representative said today. Luhansk lead representative Serhiy Gaidai let a preparation know that Ukrainian soldiers had now backed from the city. “Kreminna is heavily influenced by the ‘Orcs’ (Russians). They have … Read more

An increased number of individuals enter Ukraine from Poland than the other way around

Several people entered Ukraine from Poland on Friday and Saturday. The number was greater than that of people who crossed the border the other way, since the invasion. The Polish border agency recorded 22,000 people crossed the border from Poland to Ukraine. While, 19,200 people traveled the other way. The agency recorded 25,100 people entering … Read more

Russia is preparing a military offensive in eastern Ukraine

Russia

As it focuses its combat operations in eastern Ukraine, Russia is establishing a ‘shaping operation’ in preparation for a massive ground invasion, according to a senior US defense official. Officials warn that it is still unclear when Moscow would unleash ‘D-Day’ in Ukraine. In recent days, Russian officials have continued to accuse the US of … Read more