Timeline
1 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 18 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 5 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 2 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 11 occasions in Luhansk region [2] ). [3] [4] [5] [6] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that five Ukrainian soldiers were wounded and injured in the Donbass region on 31 July. [2] Pro-Russian authorities at Donetsk city recorded 56 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 13 different locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and heavy artillery. [7] In the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, local officials reported eight Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire. The Ukrainian military used small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured fighting vehicles and 122 mm self-propelled artillery to engage pro-Russian positions at Sokolniki, Pervomaisk, Dovhe, Lohvynove and Zholobok. [8]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 10 occasions. In the surroundings of Donetsk city and Horlivka, one Ukrainian serviceman was wounded while facing the attack of pro-Russian armoured fighting vehicles at Luhanske at around 1:00 am. Ukrainian redoubts there also became the target of small arms and heavy machine guns. In the region of Mariupol, Ukrainian troops at Vodiane and Novotroitske received harassment fire, while in the northern sector of the demarcation line, 82 mm mortar volleys landed in Krymske. [9] [10] Later in the evening, the separatist fired BM-21 "Grad" multiple rocket launchers at Vodiane. [11] [12]
2 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 34 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 13 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 9 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 12 occasions in Luhansk region [13] ). [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that one Ukrainian serviceman was killed and two others were wounded in the Donbass region on the first day of August. [13] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 54 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 18 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, tanks and heavy artillery. Ukrainian tanks engaged pro-Russian redoubts around Donetsk city, supported by small arms, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and 122 mm self-propelled artillery. The Ukrainian military used small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars to attack pro-Russian troops in five different areas the regions of Mariupol and Horlivka. Armoured fighting vehicles damaged two civilian residences at Dokuchaievsk. One pro-Russian soldier was wounded in action. [19] [20] Local authorities from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic recorded ten Ukrainian violations of the truce inside the republic boundaries. The Ukrainian army pounded pro-Russian positions at Kalynove, Frunze, Pervomaisk, Khristove, Almazna and Lozove with small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles. [21]
The press-centre of the ATO HQ reported in the evening that as of 7:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 5 occasions. In the northern section of the demarcation line, rebel forces fired antitank rockets, antitank guided missiles and 82 mm mortars at Prychepylivka and Krymske, while 82 mm mortar volleys also landed in Troitske and Katerinivka. At dusk, grenade launchers were fired at Novooleksandrivka and Novozvanivka. Later in the evening, pro-Russian armoured fighting vehicles opened fire on Ukrainian redoubts at Vodiane, supported by 82 mm mortar fire. Nearby Lebedinske was shelled with 122 mm self-propelled artillery, and small arms fire was reported at Shyrokyne and Pavlopil. In the outskirts of Donetsk city, Avdiivka was pounded by small arms and rocket launchers. Ukrainian forces there returned fire. [22] [23] [24] [25] In the self-styled Luhansk People's Republic, one female civilian resident was injured at Donetskyi by 120 mm mortar fire. [26]
3 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 30 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 11 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 9 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 10 occasions in Luhansk region [27] ). [28] [25] [29] [30] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon no casualties in the Donbass region on 2 August. [27] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 77 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 14 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and tanks. in the area of Donetsk, Ukrainian tanks engaged pro-Russian positions supported by small arms, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars. In the region of Mariupol, five settlements became the target of small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars. In the area of Horlivka, the Ukrainian army fired small arms and automatic grenade fire. Two separatist soldiers were wounded. [31] [32] In the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, local officials recorded 10 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire, The Ukrainian military used small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to attack pro-Russian redoubts at Kalynove, Kalinivka, Sokolniki, Donetskyi, Slavyanoserbsk, Pervomaisk and Lohvynove. One civilian was wounded at Donetskyi. [33]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 5 occasions. In the outskirts of Donetsk city and Horlivka, pro-Russian armoured fighting vehicles attacked Butivka mining complex, supported by heavy machine gun and antitank rocket fire. Rocket propelled grenades landed in Avdiivka and Luhanske. In the region of Mariupol, the rebels fired heavy machine guns and rocket launchers at Ukrainian positions near Vodiane. Separatist forces also fired small arms and grenade launchers at Ukrainian redoubts around Stanytsia Luhanska, Novooleksandrivka and Novotoshkivke, in the northern sector of the demarcation line. [34] [35] [36] Ukrainian antiaircraft artillery shot down a pro-Russian drone over Pryazovia, on the sea of Azov coast. [37] The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine reported that ten of their members had encountered small arms fire at Donetsk Filtration Station at around 03:00 pm. [38] [39] [40]
4 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 21 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 9 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 3 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 9 occasions in Luhansk region [41] ). [42] [36] [43] [44] [45] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon no casualties in the Donbass region on 3 August. [41] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 50 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 15 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, 122 mm and 152 mm artillery. [46] Ukrainian forces shelled the area of Volvo Center and Zhabicheve, north of Donetsk city, with 82 mm and 120 mm mortars. [47] In the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, local officials reported eleven Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire. The Ukrainian military used small arms, heavy machine guns, 73 mm recoilless antitank rifles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to engage pro-Russian positions at Kalynove, Pervomaisk, Krasny Liman, Kalinivka, Lozove, Slavyanoserbsk and Knyaz Igor memorial. The same sources recorded 57 Ukrainian violations of the truce over the past seven weeks, two less than a week before. [48]
The press-centre of the ATO HQ reported in the evening that as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 8 occasions, one Ukrainian soldier was wounded. Rebel forces in the northern section of the demarcation line fired 82 mm mortars at Ukrainian positions near Novooleksandrivka and Donetz, while in the outskirts of Donetsk city, Avdiivka became the target of small arms, rocket launchers and mortars, while in the region of Mariupol, antitank rockets landed in Lebedinske Ukrainian forces returned fire. [49] [50] One Ukrainian serviceman was killed and five others were injured by the accidental explosion of ammunition during drills in the Kyiv region. [51]
5 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 38 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 15 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 8 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 15 occasions in Luhansk region [52] ). [53] [50] [54] [55] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the Donbass region on 4 August. [52] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 50 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 15 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, tanks and heavy artillery. Ukrainian tanks engaged pro-Russian redoubts around Donetsk city, supported by small arms, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, 122 mm and 152 mm self-propelled artillery. [56] Ukrainian mortars and artillery shelled Donetsk city using 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, 122 mm and 152 mm guns, while in the region of Mariupol Ukrainian troops fired small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm mortars and 120 mm mortars. Ukrainian armoured fighting vehicles opened fire on pro-Russian positions around Horlivka, supported by small arms fire. [57] According to authorities from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire on nine occasions within the republic boundaries. The Ukrainian military engaged on pro-Russian positions at Kalynove, Pervomaisk, Lozove, Krasny Yar and Sokolniki with small arms, machine guns, rocket launchers, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoillesss rifles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles. [58]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 6 occasions. West of Donetsk city, rebel forces fired light weapons on Ukrainian positions at Avdiivka, while rocket propelled grenades landed in Vodiane, in the region of Mariupol. Antitank rockets were also fired at Ukrainian redoubts at Novooleksandrivka, in the northern sector of the demarcation line. [59] [60] Later in the evening two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded by 82 mm mortar fire at Krymske, [61] one Ukrainian serviceman was wounded at Luhanske at around 10:00 pm. [62]
6 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 31 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 18 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 7 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 6 occasions in Luhansk region [63] ). [62] [64] [65] [66] [67] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that three Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the Donbass region on 5 August. [63] Pro-Russian authorities at Donetsk city recorded 52 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 20 different locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and heavy artillery. [68] According to local sources, Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire on eight occasions within the boundaries of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. The Ukrainian military used small arms, automatic grenade launchers, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars to attack pro-Russian positions at Molodezhne, Zholobok, Kalynove, Slavyanoserbsk and Lohvynove. [69]
The press-centre of the ATO HQ reported in the evening that as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 5 occasions. In the outskirts of Donetsk city, pro-Russian armoured fighting vehicles opened fire on Ukrainian redoubts at Pisky, while Avdiivka became the target of heavy machine guns and rocket launchers. In the northern section of the demarcation line, 120 mm mortar rounds landed in Krymske. [70] One Ukrainian serviceman was wounded by shelling at Vodiane at around 6:00 pm, another Ukrainian serviceman was wounded at Novotroitske at around 10:00 pm. [71]
7 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 18 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 4 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 9 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 5 occasions in Luhansk region [72] ). [71] [73] [74] [75] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the Donbass region on 6 August. [72] Pro-Russian authorities at Donetsk city recorded 74 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 28 different locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and heavy artillery. [76] One pro-Russian soldier was killed in action. [77] In the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, local officials reported eight Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire. The Ukrainian military used small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to attack pro-Russian positions at Prishib, Kalynove, Zholobok and Frunze. [78]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 3 occasions; one Ukrainian soldier was killed by a sniper bullet near Marinka, west of Donetsk city at around 1:00 pm. Rocket propelled grenades landed in nearby Nevelske. Shyrokyne, in the region of Mariupol, came under 120 mm mortar fire. Later in the night, Ukrainian marines in Chermalik, Talakivka, Vodiane and Novomyhailivka were harassed with antitank rockets and mortar fire. Also after evening, in the northern sector of the demarcation line, Krymske and Troikhizbenka became the target of 82 mm mortars, while Novotoshkivke was hit by 120 mm mortar fire. [79] [80]
8 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 18 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 3 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 7 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 8 occasions in Luhansk region [81] ). [82] [83] [84] [85] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that one Ukrainian serviceman was killed and two others were wounded in the Donbass region on 7 August. [81] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 36 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 17 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and heavy artillery. [86] One pro-Russian soldier was killed. [87] Local authorities from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic recorded seven Ukrainian violations of the truce inside the republic boundaries. The Ukrainian army pounded pro-Russian positions at Zholobok, Sokolniki, Slavyanoserbsk and Kalynove using small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles. [88]
The press-centre of the ATO HQ reported in the evening that as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 4 occasions. West of Donetsk city, two Ukrainian servicemen were killed and five wounded in the vicinity of Marinka at around 4:00 am while returning fire on pro-Russian positions, in a weapon mishap. Pro-Russian armoured fighting vehicles engaged Ukrainian redoubts at Chermalyk, in the region of Mariupol. In the northern section of the demarcation line, 82 mm mortar volleys landed in Troitske, while rebel forces fired small arms and antitank rockets at Ukrainian positions near Novozvanivka. Armoured fighting vehicles shelled Zolote and Novooleksandrivka later in the evening. [89] [90] [91] [92] One Ukrainian soldier was killed near Vodiane. [93]
9 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 28 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 4 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 9 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 11 occasions in Luhansk region [92] ). [93] [94] [95] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and nine others were wounded and injured in the Donbass region on 8 August. [92] [96] [97] Pro-Russian authorities at Donetsk city recorded 48 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 21 different locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery. [98] [99] Local authorities from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic recorded nine Ukrainian violations of the truce inside the republic boundaries. The Ukrainian army pounded pro-Russian positions at Kalynove, Molodezhne, Almazna, Lohvynoveand Zholobok using small arms, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles. [100]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on several occasions, including on 7 occasions in Luhansk region, in the northern sector of the demarcation line. Pro-Russian armoured fighting vehicles shelled Ukrainian positions at Novozvanivka, supported by small arms, rocket launchers and 82 mm mortars. Rocket propelled grenades also landed in Novooleksandrivka and Novotoshkivke. [101] [102]
10 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 15 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 2 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 7 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 7 occasions in Luhansk region [103] ). [104] [105] [106] [107] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that one Ukrainian serviceman was injured in the Donbass region on 9 August; the casualty was caused by shelling at Talakivka. [103] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 54 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 22 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks, 122 mm and 152 mm artillery. [108] According to local sources, Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire on six occasions within the boundaries of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. The Ukrainian military used small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to attack pro-Russian positions at Zholobok, Molodezhne and Kalynove. [109]
The press-centre of the ATO HQ reported in the evening that as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 4 occasions. In the region of Mariupol, 82 mm mortar volleys struck Shyrokyne; this Ukrainian stronghold, along with Vodiane, became the target of small arms and grenade launchers later in the afternoon. Sniper fire was reported at nearby Talakivka. In the area around Donetsk city, Ukrainian troops at Maiorsk came under heavy machine gun fire. Novotoshkivke, in the northern sector of the demarcation line, was shelled with rocket launchers and mortars. One Ukrainian serviceman was wounded near Talakivka at around 8:00 am. [110] [111] [112] One Ukrainian serviceman was killed by explosion of unidentified explosive device at Pisky. [113]
11 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 15 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 1 occasion in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 7 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 7 occasions in Luhansk region [114] ). [113] [115] [116] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that one Ukrainian soldier was killed and another wounded in the Donbass region on 10 August. [114] Pro-Russian authorities at Donetsk city recorded 33 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 15 different locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery. [117] During the past week, there were 342 Ukrainian violations of the truce, The Ukrainian military fired 1,632 rounds of mortar, tanks and artillery, weapons banned by the Minsk agreements. Six civilians were killed. [118] Officials from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic said that Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire five times within the republic boundaries. Ukrainian forces employed small arms, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to pound pro-Russian positions at Prishib, Kalynove, Zholobok, Slavyanoserbsk, Frunze and Lohvynove. [119] There were 49 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire during the last week, according to the same sources. [120]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on five occasions. Avdiivka was the epicenter of rebel activity around Donetsk city throughout the day. The Ukrainian stronghold was fired at by small arms, rocket launchers and mortars. Ukrainian troops fired back. In the northern section of the demarcation line, the separatists launched antitank rockets at Novooleksandrivka and Krymske. Later in the evening, several locations along Bakhmutka road, including Shchastya, Syze and Stanytsia Luhanska came under mortar fire. Mortar barrages also hit Ukrainian positions at Lebedinske, in the region of Mariupol. Three Ukrainian servicemen were wounded, one at Avdiivka, another one was wounded at Krymske. [121] [122] [123] [124]
12 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 20 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 5 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 6 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 9 occasions in Luhansk region [124] ). [125] [126] [127] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO, Andriy Lysenko, reported at noon that six Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the Donbass region on 11 August. [124] One Ukrainian soldier was killed and three others were wounded by explosions of explosive devices near Zaitseve and near Avdiivka, Lysenko added. [124] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 53 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 19 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks, 122 mm and 152 mm artillery. [128] Ukrainian tanks engaged pro-Russian redoubts around Donetsk city supported by 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and 122 mm self-propelled artillery. Pro-Russian troops around Mariupol and Horlivka were attacked with small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm mortars and tanks. One pro-Russian soldier was killed and another wounded. [129] In the self-styled Luhansk People's Republic, local officials recorded nine Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire, Nyzhne Lozove, Frunze, Veselehorivka, Kalynove, Donetskyi and Zholobok came under small arms, 82 mm and 120 mm mortar fire. [130]
The press-centre of the ATO HQ reported in the evening that as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 4 occasions. In the surroundings of Donetsk city and Horlivka, pro-Russian armoured fighting vehicles, supported by small arms, heavy machine guns and antitank rocket launchers, attacked the Ukrainian stronghold of Novoluhanske, where civilian property and a gas pipeline were damaged. Nevelske became the target of small arms, grenade launchers and 120 mm mortars. In the region of Mariupol, antitank rockets and 120 mm mortar volleys landed in Pavlopil, while in the northern sector of the demarcation line, Krymske was hit by 120 mm mortar fire. [131] [132] [133] [134] One Ukrainian serviceman was killed and another wounded at Vodiane later in the evening. [135]
13 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 17 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 3 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 4 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 10 occasions in Luhansk region [136] ). [135] [137] [138] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO, Oleksandr Motuzyanyk, reported at noon that one Ukrainian soldier was killed, two were wounded, and three were injured in the Donbass region on 12 August. [136] A civilian — whose tractor was blown up by an explosive device near Luhanske — was injured and hospitalised, Motuzyanuk added. [136] Pro-Russian authorities at Donetsk city recorded 23 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 13 different locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and heavy artillery. [139] Seven locations in the outskirts of Donetsk city came under 82 mm and 120 mm mortar fire, while the Ukrainian artillery and mortars shelled six settlements in the region of Mariupol with 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and 152 mm self-propelled guns. Pro-Russian forces in the area were also harassed with small arms and rocket fire. [140] Officials from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic said that Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire nine times within the republic boundaries. Ukrainian forces employed small arms, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to pound pro-Russian positions at Perevomaisk, Almazna, Slavyanoserbsk, Donetskyi, Frunze, Lozove, Nyzhne Lozove, Zholobok and Kalynove-Borshchevate. [141]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian troops on 5 occasions. The rebels used small arms and heavy machine guns to harass Ukrainian positions at Avdiivka. The Ukrainian stronghold was hit by 82 mm mortars later in the evening. Ukrainian forces returned fire. Antitank rockets and 82 mm mortars landed in nearby Marinka. In the region of Mariupol, Chermalyk was shelled twice with 82 mm mortars, while small arms fire was reported at Shyrokyne. In the northern sector of the demarcation line, five different locations along Bakhmutka road came under mortar fire. [142] [143] [144] [145]
14 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 25 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 11 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 5 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 9 occasions in Luhansk region [145] ). [146] [147] [148] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that three Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the Donbass region on 13 August. [145] Pro-Russian authorities at Donetsk city recorded 55 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 21 different locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery. Ukrainian tanks and armoured fighting vehicles engaged Pro-Russian redoubts around Donetsk city supported by 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and 122 mm self-propelled artillery. Eight different areas in the region of Mariupol became the target of small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars and 120 mm mortars. [149] [150] According to local sources, Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire on nine occasions within the boundaries of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. The Ukrainian military used small arms, rocket launchers, automatic grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to attack pro-Russian positions at Donetskyi, Krasny Liman, Sokolniki, Lohvynove, Frunze and Pervomaisk. [151]
The press-centre of the ATO HQ reported in the evening that as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 10 occasions. in the region of Mariupol, rebel forces shelled Shyrokyne, Novotroitske and Pavlopil with mortars and Vodiane with rocket launchers. In the surroundings of Donetsk city, Verkhnyotoretske and Marinka received 82 mm mortar fire. In the northern section of the demarcation line, harassment fire was recorded at Novooleksandrivka and Troitske. Ukrainian troops fired back. Two Ukrainian servicemen were wounded near Hnutove at around 7:00 am. [152] [153]
15 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 31 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 19 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 10 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 2 occasions in Luhansk region [154] ). [155] [156] [157] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that eight Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the Donbass region on 14 August. [154] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 64 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 17 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and tanks. Ukrainian tanks engaged pro-Russian redoubts around Donetsk city, supported by armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, 82 mm mortars and 120 mm mortars. Eight different areas around Mariupol and Horlivka were attacked by Ukrainian forces with small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and tanks. Two pro-Russian soldiers were killed in action. [158] [159] In the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, local officials reported eight Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire. The Ukrainian military used small arms, rocket launchers, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to pound pro-Russian positions at Donetskyi, Holubovske, Zholobok, Kalynove, Kalinivka and Lohvynove. [160]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 8 occasions. In the region of Mariupol, the separatists shelled Pavlopil, Shyrokyne and Novotroitske with mortars, and Vodiane with rocket launchers. Around Donetsk city and Horlivka, 82 mm mortar barrages struck Verkhnyotoretske, Marinka and Zaitseve. In the northern section of the demarcation line, harassment fire targeted Ukrainian forces along Bakhmutka road, specially at Novooleksandrivka and Troitske. Krymske was also hit by 82 mm mortar fire. Two Ukrainian servicemen were wounded. [161] [162] [163]
16 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 33 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 9 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 14 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 10 occasions in Luhansk region [163] ). [164] [165] [166] [167] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that four Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the Donbass region on 15 August. [163] Pro-Russian authorities at Donetsk city recorded 56 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 23 different locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and tanks. Ukrainian tanks, armoured fighting vehicles and armoured personnel carriers engaged pro-Russian redoubts around Donetsk city, supported by 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and antitank guided missiles. Ten areas in the region of Mariupol and Horlivka became the target of small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars. Two pro-Russian soldiers were killed in action and another wounded. [168] [169] According to authorities from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire on nine occasions within the republic's borders. The Ukrainian army used small arms, rocket launchers, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to attack pro-Russian positions at Sokolniki, Kalynove, Kalinivka and Nyzhne Lozove. [170]
The press-centre of the ATO HQ reported in the evening that as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 9 occasions. In the region of Mariupol, pro-Russian self-propelled 122 mm guns shelled Shyrokyne and Vodiane. Shyrokyne was also targeted by "Grad-P" single rocket launchers; five rockets landed around Ukrainian positions. In the outskirts of Donetsk city, rebel troops fired heavy machine guns and grenade launchers at the Ukrainian stronghold of Avdiivka. North of Horlivka, Ukrainian troops and International Red Cross personnel received rocket propelled grenade fire. In the northern sector of the demarcation line, 120 mm mortar volleys struck Novooleksandrivka, while antitank rockets landed in Krymske. [171] [172] Later in the evening pro-Russian tanks engaged Ukrainian redoubts at Starohnativka, in the region of Mariupol, supported by 152 mm artillery fire. In the outskirts of Donetsk city, armoured fighting vehicles opened fire on Ukrainian forces at Avdiivka. One Ukrainian serviceman was killed and another wounded by shelling at Avdiivka, another Ukrainian soldier was wounded at Starohnativka. [173] [174] [175]
17 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 35 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 21 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 7 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 7 occasions in Luhansk region [174] ). [173] [176] [177] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that one Ukrainian serviceman was killed and four others were wounded and injured in the Donbass region on 16 August. [174] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 70 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 25 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery. [178] Ukrainian tanks, along with 120 mm mortars and 152 mm self-propelled artillery, shelled pro-Russian positions around Donetsk city. Pro-Russian antiaircraft artillery shot down a Ukrainian drone over Spartak. Nine areas in the regions of Mariupol and Horlivka became the target of small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars. [179] According to local sources, Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire on three occasions within the boundaries of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. The Ukrainian military employed small arms, rocket launchers, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to attack pro-Russian positions at Kalynove, Kalinivka and Pervomaisk. [180]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 8 occasions, including on 4 occasions in the industrial area of Avdiivka, which became the target of small arms, rocket launchers and mortars. In the surroundings of Horlivka, Ukrainian troops were harassed with small arms fire, Pro-Russian tanks engaged Ukrainian positions at Starohnativka, north of Mariupol, for the second consecutive day, this time supported by 82 mm and 120 mm mortars. In the northern sector of the demarcation line, small arms fire was reported in Novooleksandrivka and Novotoshkivke and mortar fire in Krymske. [181] [182] [183]
18 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 27 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 16 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 3 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 9 occasions in Luhansk region [183] ). [184] [185] [186] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that two Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the Donbass region on 17 August. [183] Pro-Russian authorities at Donetsk city recorded 51 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 21 different locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery. Ukrainian tanks shelled pro-Russian positions around Donetsk city supported by 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and 152 mm artillery. One civilian was wounded at Zaitseve. [187] [188] In the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, local officials recorded nine Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire. Ukrainian forces used small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to attack pro-Russian positions at Frunze, Zholobok, Znamianka, Sokolniki and Donetskyi. [189]
The press-centre of the ATO HQ reported in the evening that as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 12 occasions. In the surroundings of Donetsk city, pro-Russian tanks, along with rocket launchers and mortars, opened fire on Ukrainian forces at Avdiivka. The Ukrainian military returned fire. In the region of Mariupol, the rebels fired heavy machine guns and 82 mm mortars at Chermalyk, and small arms fire was reported at Novoleksandrivka and Novozvanivka, in the northern section of the demarcation line. One Ukrainian serviceman was wounded near Krymske after midnight; [190] [191] later on, in the evening, one Ukrainian soldier was wounded at Avdiivka and another one at Vodiane. [192]
19 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 25 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 14 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 7 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 4 occasions in Luhansk region [193] ). [192] [194] [195] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that three Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the Donbass region on 18 August. [193] [196] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 39 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 18 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and 122 mm self-propelled guns. [197] [198] According to local sources, the Ukrainian military broke the ceasefire three times within the borders of the self-styled Luhansk People's Republic. Ukrainian forces attacked pro-Russian positions at Frunze, Kalynove and Kalynove-Borshchevate using small arms, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, Zu-23-2 antiaircraft guns, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles. [199]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 7 occasions. Pro-Russian tanks continued to engage Ukrainian redoubts at Avdiivka, west of Donetsk city, supported by rocket launchers, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars. In the region of Mariupol, 82 mm mortar volleys landed in Pavlopil and Starohnativka. One Ukrainian serviceman was wounded at Krymske, in the northern sector of the demarcation line, when the position came under heavy mortar shelling. [200] [201] [202] [203]
According to the International Committee of the Red Cross more than 2,700 civilians had been killed in the Donbas conflict since the beginning of hostilities. [204] Over 500,000 children live in conflict-affected areas in eastern Ukraine, the same source tweeted.
20 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 30 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 16 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 6 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 8 occasions in Luhansk region [203] ). [205] [206] [207] [208] [209] [210] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that one Ukrainian serviceman was wounded in the Donbass region on 19 August. [203] [211] Pro-Russian authorities at Donetsk city recorded 42 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 16 different locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and heavy artillery. Ukrainian tanks attacked pro-Russian positions in ten areas around Donetsk city, supported by 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, 122 mm and 152 mm self-propelled guns. In the regions of Mariupol and Horlivka, Ukrainian forces employed small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and tanks to engage pro-Russian redoubts in seven settlements. One pro-Russian soldier was wounded. [212] [213] One firefighter was killed and two others wounded by Ukrainian artillery while extinguishing fires in the district of Petrovsky, Donetsk city. [214] Sources from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic said that the Ukrainian military broke the ceasefire five times within the republic boundaries. Ukrainian forces employed small arms, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, 82 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to pound pro-Russian positions at Zholobok, Almazna, Frunze, Kalynove and Donetskyi. [215]
The press-centre of the ATO HQ reported in the evening that as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 19 occasions; one Ukrainian serviceman was wounded at Popasna. In the outskirts of Donetsk city, Avdiivka was attacked twice with heavy machine guns and rocket launchers, while 82 mm and 120 mm mortar volleys landed in Pisky, which later came under fire from pro-Russian tanks. "Grad-P" single rocket launchers were fired at Ukrainian redoubts at Opytne. North of Horlivka, in the area of Svitlodarsk, at Luhanske, pro-Russian armoured fighting vehicles engaged Ukrainian armoured forces, which returned fire. In the region of Mariupol, the separatists shelled Chermalyk and Pavlopil with 82 mm mortars. In the northern section of the demarcation line, Ukrainian troops at Novozvanivka and Popasna received 82 mm and 120 mm mortar fire. [216] [211] [217]
21 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 47 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 18 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 18 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 11 occasions in Luhansk region [217] ). [218] [219] [220] [221] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that five Ukrainian servicemen were wounded and injured in the Donbass region on 20 August. [217] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 43 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 19 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery. [222] The same sources claimed that their forces beaten off a Ukrainian attempt to take over Zhabunki with two infantry groups of ten men each one supported by heavy machine guns, rocket launchers, mortars and artillery. [223] According to local authorities, Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire on three occasions within the boundaries of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. The Ukrainian military employed small arms, machine guns, rocket launchers, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, antitank guided missiles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to attack pro-Russian positions at Berezovske, Kalynove, Zholobok, Krasny Yar and Pervomaisk. [224]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 13 occasions. In the surroundings of Donetsk city and Horlivka, rebel forces fired small arms and rocket launchers at the Ukrainian strongholds of Avdiivka and Butivka mining complex, while nearby Marinka came under small arms fire. Pro-Russian armoured fighting vehicles attacked Ukrainian positions at Zaitseve. In the region of Mariupol, Ukrainian troops at Bohdanivka were harassed with small arms fire. Troitske, in the northern section of the demarcation line, came under 82 mm and 120 mm mortar fire. [225] [226] Later in the evening one Ukrainian soldier was killed in the area of Avdiivka. [227] [228]
22 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 30 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 16 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 4 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 9 occasions in Luhansk region [229] ). [227] [230] [231] [232] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that one Ukrainian serviceman was killed and another wounded in the Donbass region on 21 August. [229] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 46 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 15 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and tanks. [233] Pro-Russian positions around Donetsk city were attacked with 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, tanks and 122 mm self-propelled guns. In the regions of Mariupol and Horlivka, Ukrainian tanks engaged pro-Russian forces in six different areas, supported by 82 mm and 120 mm mortar fire. [234] One Ukrainian drone was shot down near Spartak, west of Donetsk city. [235] According to local sources, Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire on six occasions within the boundaries of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. The Ukrainian military employed small arms, rocket launchers, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to attack pro-Russian positions at Donetskyi, Kalynove, Kalynove-Borshchevate and Zholobok. [236]
The press-centre of the ATO HQ reported in the evening that as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 8 occasions. In the outskirts of Donetsk city and Horlivka, Avdiivka, Butivka coal mine, Kamyanka, Krasnohorivka and Marinka were hit by mortar fire. Later in the evening, 120 mm mortar volleys landed in Zaitseve and Svitlodarsk. In the region of Mariupol, 122 mm self-propelled guns shelled Ukrainian redoubts at Talakivka, Hnutove and Vodiane. In the northern sector of the demarcation line, antitank rockets landed in Donetz and Krymske. [237] [238] [239]
23 August.
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 28 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 11 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 10 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 7 occasions in Luhansk region [239] ). [240] [241] [242] [243] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that four Ukrainian servicemen were wounded and injured in the Donbass region on 22 August. [239] During his daily briefing to the press, deputy minister of defence of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, Eduard Basurin, reported that Ukrainian troops broke the ceasefire on 56 occasions over the past 24 hours. According to the statement, the Ukrainian military used small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks, 152 mm self-propelled artillery and BM-21 "Grad" multiple rocket launchers. Ukrainian tanks engaged pro-Russian redoubts supported by small arms and mortar fire at eight different locations in the region of Mariupol. Bezimenne was hit by 20 "Grad" artillery rockets. The outskirts of Donetsk city were shelled by 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and 152 mm self-propelled artillery. In the area of Horlivka, 120 mm mortar rounds landed in Krasny Partizan. [244] [245] Local authorities reported that Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire on three occasions within the boundaries of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. The Ukrainian military employed small arms, machine guns, rocket launchers, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, antitank guided missiles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and armoured fighting vehicles to attack pro-Russian positions at Almazna, Frunze, Donetskyi, Kalynove and Kalinivka. [246]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 4 occasions. In the area of Donetsk, heavy machine gun fire was reported at Avdiivka. In the northern sector of the demarcation line, rebel forces fired small arms and rocket launchers at krymske and 82 mm and 120 mm mortars at Novooleksandrivka. [247] [248]
A renewed ceasefire was agreed between the warring parties in Minsk, to be implemented on 25 August in coincidence with the beginning of the school year. [249] [250]
24 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 18 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 7 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 3 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 8 occasions in Luhansk region [251] ). [252] [253] [254] [255] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that two Ukrainian servicemen were wounded and injured in the Donbass region on 23 August. [251] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 33 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 16 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers and armoured fighting vehicles. One female civilian was wounded. [256] Ukrainian armoured personnel carriers and armoured fighting vehicles engaged pro-Russian positions around Donetsk city supported by small arms, 82 mm mortars and 120 mm mortars. Six areas in the regions of Mariupol and Horlivka became the target of small arms, antitank rockets, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars. [257] Sources from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic said that the Ukrainian military broke the ceasefire five times within the republic boundaries. Ukrainian forces employed small arms, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, 82 mm mortars, armoured fighting vehicles and 122 mm self-propelled artillery to attack pro-Russian positions at Lohvynove, Kalynove, Kalinivka, Zholobok, Slavyanoserbsk and Pervomaisk. [258] [259]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 11 occasions. Rebel forces fired small arms fire, heavy machine gun fire and antitank rockets on Ukrainian troops at Avdiivka and Butivka mining complex. In the region of Mariupol, mortar rounds landed in Chermalyk. In the northern sector of the demarcation line, Katerinivka and Novooleksandrivka came under 82 mm mortar fire. Krymske became the target of small arms, sniper fire, heavy machine gun and rocket launchers. Mortar fire was reported later around Stanytsia Luhanska and Zhovte. Three Ukrainian servicemen were wounded at Butivka mining complex. [260] [261] [262]
25 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 22 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 8 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 3 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 11 occasions in Luhansk region [263] ). [264] [265] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO, Oleksandr Motuzyanyk, reported at noon that three Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the Donbass region on 24 August. [263] One of the servicemen died of wounds shortly after midnight, Motuzyanyk later informed. [266] [267] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 37 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 15 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery. [268] Ukrainian tanks engaged pro-Russian positions at Yasinuvata, Mineralne, Olenivka and Donetsk airport supported by 120 mm mortars and 122 mm self-propelled guns. One civilian was wounded. Ukrainian snipers killed a pro-Russian serviceman. During the past week, the Ukrainian military carried out 253 violations of the ceasefire and fired 20 artillery rockets and 1,724 mortar, tanks and artillery rounds. [269] One Ukrainian drone was shot down at Lukove, in the region of Mariupol. [235] Sources from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic said that the Ukrainian military broke the ceasefire ten times within the republic boundaries. Ukrainian forces employed small arms, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, antitank guided missiles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars and 152 mm howitzers to engage pro-Russian redoubts at Donetskyi, Pervomaisk, Kalynove, Frunze, Veselohorivka, Molodezhne and Kalynove-Borshchevate. [270] There were 53 Ukrainian violations of the truce over the past week. One pro-Russian soldier was killed, two other soldiers were wounded and two civilian residents injured on the same period. [271]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 5 occasions. The separatists fired small arms, heavy machine guns, rocket launchers and 120 mm mortars at Ukrainian positions in the areas of Avdiivka and Butivka mining complex. Small arms and heavy machine gun fire harassed Ukrainian troops at Vodiane, Hnutove, Chermalyk and Shyrokyne. In the northern sector of the demarcation line, rocket propelled grenades landed in Malinove. [272] [273]
26 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 18 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 8 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 9 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 1 occasion in Luhansk region [273] ). [274] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon that three Ukrainian servicemen were wounded and injured 25 August. [273] [275] [276] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 29 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 13 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and tanks. Ukrainian tanks engaged for the second consecutive day pro-Russian redoubts at Spartak, while 82 mm and 120 mm volleys landed in 13 different areas around Donetsk city and Mariupol. [277] [278] According to local sources, the Ukrainian military broke the ceasefire eight times within the borders of the self-styled Luhansk People's Republic. The Ukrainian military used small arms, automatic grenade launchers and 82 mm mortars to attack pro-Russian positions at Kalynove, Frunze, Zholobok, Berezovske, Pervomaisk, Pankivka and Mariivka. [279]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 8 occasions. Rebel forces employed mostly small arms and antitank rockets to attack Ukrainian positions at Avdiivka and Zaitseve, in the outskirts of Donetsk city and Horlivka. Ukrainian troops returned fire. In the region of Mariupol, the same kind of weapons were used to harass Ukrainian redoubts at Starohnativka, Pavlopil, Vodiane and Shyrokyne. In the northern section of the demarcation line, small arms fire was reported at Stanytsia Luhanska. [280] [281] [282]
27 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 35 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 13 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 21 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 1 occasion in Luhansk region [283] ). [282] [284] [285] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO, Oleksandr Motuzyanyk, reported at noon no casualties in the Donbass region on 26 August. [283] One of the servicemen, who had been wounded near Krymske on 19 August, died in a hospital, Motuzyanyk added. [283] Pro-Russian sources at Donetsk city reported 24 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in nine different locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks, antitank artillery and heavy artillery. [286] Around Donetsk city and Mariupol, pro-Russian positions were engaged with 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, 100 mm antitank guns, tanks, 122 mm and 152 mm self-propelled artillery- [287] Officials from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic said that Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire six times within the republic boundaries. Ukrainian forces employed small arms and rocket launchers to attack pro-Russian forces at Frunze, Nyzhne Lozove and Kalinivka. [288]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 13 occasions, including on 6 occasions at the village of Vodiane, in the region of Mariupol, using small arms and rocket launchers. In the outskirts of Donetsk city and Horlivka, Ukrainian positions at Avdiivka were hit by heavy machine gun fire, antitank rockets and 82 mm mortar rounds. Heavy machine gun fire was reported at Zaitseve. [289]
28 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 22 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 11 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city and on 11 occasions in the region of Mariupol [290] ). [291] [292] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon no casualties on 27 August. [290] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 39 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 18 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery. Pro-Russian positions in the outskirts of Donetsk were attacked with small arms, rocket launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles and 152 mm self-propelled artillery. Three different areas in the regions of Mariupol and Horlivka became the target of small arms, antitank rockets and 82 mm mortars. [293] [294] In the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, local officials reported nine Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire. The Ukrainian military used small arms, rocket launchers, automatic grenade launchers, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles and 82 mm mortars to attack pro-Russian positions at Frunze, Kalynove, Lozove, Zholobok, Prishib and Kalinivka. [295]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 10 occasions. West of Donetsk city, Ukrainian forces at Avdiivka were fired at with heavy machine guns, rocket launchers and 82 mm mortars. Nearby Krasnohorivka was struck by 82 mm mortar rounds. In the region of Mariupol, small arms fire was reported at Vodiane, and after evening, at Talakivka and Shyrokyne. [296] [297] [298] [299]
29 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 19 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 11 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 7 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 1 occasion in Luhansk region [299] ). [300] [301] [302] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon no casualties in the Donbass region on 28 August. [299] [303] Pro-Russian authorities at Donetsk city reported 33 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 7 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery. Ukrainian tanks, supported by 82 mm and 120 mm mortars attacked pro-Russian redoubts around Donetsk city. Armoured personnel carriers and armoured fighting vehicles, also opened fire in the same area, supported by infantry weapons. Two settlements in the region of Mariupol became the target of small arms, grenade launchers and 82 mm mortars. [304] [305] Sources from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic said that the Ukrainian military broke the ceasefire three times within the republic boundaries. Ukrainian forces employed small arms and 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles to engage pro-Russian positions at Lozove, Krasny Yar and Kalinivka. [306]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 10 occasions, no casualties were reported. In the outskirts of Donetsk city and Horlivka, rebel forces opened fire on Ukrainian redoubts at Avdiivka with small arms, heavy machine guns and rocket launchers. Ukrainian troops were also harassed with small arms fire at Butivka mining complex and Zaitseve. In the region of Mariupol, heavy machine gun fire was recorded at Lebedinske and Shyrokyne. Small arms fire and antitank rockets struck Ukrainian positions at Krymske, in the northern sector of the demarcation line. [307]
30 August
According to the information provided by the spokesman of the Ukrainian operational headquarters in the morning, pro-Russian troops had opened fire on 21 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 12 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city, on 7 occasions in the region of Mariupol, and on 2 occasions in Luhansk region [308] ). [309] [310] [311] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon no casualties on 29 August. [312] [308] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 35 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in 11 locations using small arms, grenade launchers, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery. Ukrainian tanks engaged pro-Russian positions around Donetsk city supported by 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, 122 mm and 152 mm self-propelled guns. Small arms fire was reported in the region of Mariupol. [313] Local sources reported that Ukrainian forces broke the ceasefire on seven occasions within the boundaries of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. The Ukrainian army employed small arms, grenade launchers and 82 mm mortars to attack pro-Russian positions at Frunze, Kalynove, Zhovte and Krasny Yar. [314]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on several occasions, including on 4 occasions in the area of Avdiivka, west of Donetsk city, where rebel forces opened fire with small arms heavy machine guns, rocket launchers and 82 mm mortars. Nearby Marinka was also hit by 82 mm mortar rounds. In the outskirts of Horlivka, pro-Russian armoured fighting vehicles shelled Ukrainian positions at Zaitseve later in the evening. In the region of Mariupol, Lebedinske came under mortar fire, while Vodiane and Shyrokyne became the target of small arms and heavy machine guns. [315] [316] One Ukrainian volunteer was killed on a mission in the conflict zone. [317]
31 August
The ATO HQ reported in the morning that pro-Russian forces had opened fire on 19 occasions on Ukrainian positions the previous day (including on 10 occasions in the outskirts of Donetsk city and on 9 occasions in the region of Mariupol, no cease-fire violations were reported in Luhansk region [318] ). [316] [319] [320] [321] The spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on issues related to ATO reported at noon no casualties on 30 August. [318] [322] Pro-Russian officials at Donetsk city reported 24 Ukrainian violations of the ceasefire in eight locations using small arms, 73 mm antitank recoilless rifles, 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, armoured personnel carriers, armoured fighting vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery. Around Donetsk city, pro-Russian forces were fired at from 82 mm mortars, 120 mm mortars, tanks and 122 mm self-propelled guns. Small arms fire was reported in the region of Mariupol. One pro-Russian soldier was killed at Yasinuvata. [323] [324] According to local authorities, the Ukrainian military broke the ceasefire six times within the borders of the self-styled Luhansk People's Republic. The Ukrainian military used small arms and automatic grenade launchers to harass pro-Russian forces at Frunze, Donetskyi, Kalinivka and Krasny Liman. [325]
According to the information provided by the ATO press-centre in the evening, as of 6:00 pm pro-Russian forces had opened fire on positions of Ukrainian troops on 16 occasions. In the areas surrounding Donetsk city and Horlivka, the separatists fired small arms at Butivka mining complex, Avdiivka and Zaitseve. Pro-Russian tanks engaged Ukrainian redoubts at Marinka with harassing fire, supported by armoured fighting vehicles. In the northern section of the demarcation line, Krymske became the target of heavy machine guns and antitank rockets. [326] [327]
