Russia-backed forces attacked 56 times in the previous day; 2 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and one was wounded. Three people participating in a blockade of the separatist-held territories were injured in an attack by masked men at the crossroads.
Heavy fighting continues around Avdeyevka (Avdiivka) with 18 Ukrainian soldiers wounded or suffering concussions. Residents are without power or water and more homes were destroyed in fires.
Water has been cut in Avdeyevka, one Ukrainian soldier has been killed, and there’s no end in sight to the fighting.
Two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in Avdeyevka while seven were injured by an explosive device near Mariupol
Two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded and 4 civilians, including 3 teenagers as heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine. The ‘Normandy Quartet’ announced yet another ceasefire to go into effect Monday, February 20.
Three Ukrainian soldiers and one civilian were killed, with ten more soldiers and two civilians wounded.
The Donetsk police report that nine homes in Avdeyevka were damaged by shelling last night.
Mikhail Tolstykh, aka Givi, was killed by a blast at his office on Wednesday in Donetsk
Police clashed with activists trying to stop goods vehicles headed towards occupied territory near Bakhmut yesterday.
Six Ukrainian soldiers were wounded yesterday.
