Ukrainian officials say that the situation is increasingly “tense” along the rebel front tonight after facing over 100 separate attacks in the past 24 hours, leaving five soldiers and three civilians dead.
There was some fighting, but most of the attacks appear to have simply been artillery shelling by the rebels of military positions along the frontlines in Donetsk Oblast.
The two sides have been trading tit-for-tat attacks since the ceasefire collapsed earlier this month, and despite Ukrainian officials’ promises to retake the whole of the country, the rebels seem to be holding them off.
The main contested town right now is Debaltseve, in Donetsk Oblast, and while it remains in government hands, it is increasingly surrounded by the rebels, who hope to oust them from the entire oblast, or at the very least the area around the city of Donetsk, their de facto capital.
Could just be, if the rebels win this war it saves my grandsons from fighting World War Three.
Reports say that 4000 poor conscripted Ukrainian soldiers are surrounded here (Debaltsdeve). . A slaughter may be imminent. Amerika indeed has massive blood on it's hands..When will this madness end? Don't forget–Amerikan warmongers ARE SENDING EQUALLY POOR DUPED US troops in the spring..IF NOT SOONER!
Ukraine hasn't used conscripts, whether rich or poor, in the area for quite some time. I'd love to know where these "reports" come from.
Man bites dog! The merceneries are trying to take a town but it is they who are "holding off" the Ukrainian army! A bit like the Palestinian air force attacking Israeli towns!
the Ukraine has been getting every young man they can force into uniforms. It has been noted on all major media. Also, 4000 troops are surrounded. MSM will NOT report it–look it up yourself..if you care.. Amerika is in a big pickle as they are sending troops in the spring- I BET YOU THEY SEND THEM VERY VERY SOON..watch it happen! lOOKS LIKE vIETNAM DE JA VU–