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UKRAINE GOVERNMENT OPENS FIRE ON DONETSK AND GORLOVKA REGION
Ukrainian government regular Army forces have just opened fire upon the Donetsk and on the Gorlovka region, using Mortars, Armored Vehicles, heavy machine gun fire and small arms fire.
This is likely the beginning of the major offensive reported four days ago on this web site HERE.
Social media is lighting up with reports from frightened citizens whose cities now seem to be under government attack.
UPDATE 3:13 PM EST --
Hundreds of U.S. Military Personnel in Europe THOUGHT they had Holiday Leave. Today, the Army is helping them CANCEL their flight tickets home . . . . .
UPDATE 3:15 PM EST --
Very heavy clashes reported along the front in eastern Ukraine, particularly Donetsk, many locals saying the whole front is a lot more active today than it has been for a long time.
Locals report ‘tracked vehicles moving in Makiivka, not far from the airport where ‘extreme clashes’ are taking place now
UPDATE 3:23 PM EST --
The representative of the armed forces of the DPR, Eduard Basurin, said that the army of the self-proclaimed republic has been brought to full alert to reflect the possible attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the Donetsk News Agency, when the DPR learned about the preparation of a large-scale offensive from the Ukraine, the units of the republic’s armed forces were staffed. According to Basurin, they were also provided with the necessary weapons, equipment and ammunition.
In addition, the military carried out engineering work in their positions, and anti-tank barriers were also installed. Key objects were enhanced by air defense.
MORE:
Reports over the past week have indicated that Russia is deploying military forces near the Ukrainian border, and a new intelligence analysis indicates that Russia may be preparing to strike.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) released a new weekly intelligence summary on Tuesday entitled “Russia in Review,” in which they assessed Russia’s recent mobilization of troops and military equipment, and concluded that Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine.
“The Russian military is now preparing its forces for direct military involvement,” the ISW said. “The Kremlin is reinforcing ground, naval, and air elements in its Southern Military District – the command likely responsible for managing its ongoing war in Ukraine. Moscow may calculate that the international community will not meaningfully respond if the visibility of its role in the war now increases.”
The ISW also warned that Russia has mobilized troops and equipment under the guise of military exercises. However, the next exercise, Center-2019, is not scheduled to begin until September 2019.
“This early start to the exercises is atypical and may signal preparation for open conflict with Ukraine under the auspices of military exercises. Russia has previously used military exercises as cover to prepare for offensive operations,” the ISW warned.
3:29 PM EST -- INTEL
Two Ukrainian soldiers killed in Donbas SO FAR
Three DPR troops killed and another four wounded SO FAR, intelligence reports say.
Extreme clashes near Vodyane and northeast towards the airport. Haven't been this strong for some time.
US Embassy issues demonstration alert and warning to US citizens in Kiev due to possible confrontations
UPDATE 3:40 PM EST
--Ukrainian troops have just opened mortar fire near Mariupol.
INTEL 4:06 PM EST --
NINE HOURS AGO, the video below was taken in St. Petersburg, Russia. It shows a major movement of tanks, Armored Personnel Carriers and other military hardware on railroad tracks heading SOUTH.
Baltics? Ukraine? Both?
https://youtu.be/juSdDdrwppU
UPDATE 4:11 PM EST --
Heavy clashes are taking place near the Donetsk Airport.
Reports say the Ukrainian Army is attacking the airfield from Pisky with Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
UPDATE 4:43 PM EST --
To clarify some local sources were referring to heavier fighting near the old airfield near Vodyane, not far from Mariupol. Not Donetsk International Airport as it turns out. No clashes at Donetsk airport.
UPDATE 5:50 PM EST --
Ukrainian assault teams dispersed along 50km frontline
120mm and 82mm mortar shells are reportedly being used. AGS, RPGs and large-caliber machine guns also used.
From a position near Gnutovo, Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) attacked Kominternovo: 29 grenades were fired from automatic grenade launchers (AGS), large-caliber machine guns and small arms were also used.
http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3587-urgent-ukraine-government-opens-fire-on-donetsk-airport-and-gorlovka-region
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