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Ukrainians, Russian separatists claim ceasefire violations
2021-02-04
Russian speaking separatists in southeastern Ukraine violated the ceasefire several times over the last two days, according to data supplied by the Ukrainian language daily lb.ua

Shots were fired using RPG launchers, automatic grenade launchers and small arms in Avdievka in western Donetsk February 1st.

The separatist formation said to be responsible was Vostok, a combined arms formation that has been in existence since 2014.

Other violations from the separatists' side took place in Pyshchevyk settlement.

Russians claim ceasefire violations in Donetsk

According to postings in Russian reserve FSB Colonel Igor Girkin on his VKontakte page, a civilian was critical wounded by tank gunfire near Gorlovka Monday evening.

The victim was identified as R Grigory Vitalievich, 47.

Another post claims the Ukrainians used 120mm mortar fire in two other nearby settlements. Another post said that five houses were damaged in Signalnoye settlement.

In Lugansk

An undocumented minefield was located near the settlement of Zolote, according to data supplied by Lugansk separatist officials.

At least 40 antitank mines were found near the forward zone of the Ukrainian 80th Airborne Assault Brigade.

The report goes on to note that the brigade was suffering from a variety of disciplinary problems especially with food services.

According to a separate report, coal and powerline wires were stolen from the residents of Zolote, two days ago. Additionally, a few farm buildings were dismantled in the area.

News reports from Ukraine say that the country is suffering a shortage of coal during harsh winter weather.

The Lugansk and Donetsk regions both have a plentiful supply of coal.
Posted by:badanov

#1  Settle It Like Men

Posted by: Squinty Fillmore5344   2021-02-04 07:52  

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