donetsk oblast

Russian armed forces blow bridges in Donetsk Ukraine. The bridge in Donetsk after a blast.

Russian armed forces shelling Donetsk in Ukraine.

Russian army serviceman burns Ukrainian money in Debaltseve Ukraine.

Lokalizacja: Debalcewe, Ukraine /  Napisy: NIE

Fashion show performed for Russian armed forces in occupied Donetsk Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has maintained that Debaltseve is a vital transportation hub and that keeping it under Ukrainian government control was important. Due to President Poroshenko's goal "to save lives" and in accordance with the Minsk agreements, it was decided to withdraw Ukrainian troops from Debaltseve.

Blasted bridge in occupied by Russian armed forces Debaltseve, Donetsk oblast of eastern Ukraine.

Russian army serviceman shoots in the school library in Donetsk Ukraine

For EMPR readers who would like to learn more about the withdrawal of Ukraine's Armed Forces from the encircled railway hub of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine. Earlier, we published a report from one of the Vega squadron fighters, who are part of the Special Forces of Ukraine's National Guard. Now, we present the story of Shaman (nom de guerre), 30, a volunteer who fought in the special mountain-infantry brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 

Russian tank burned in Donetsk Ukraine

Russian tank hits a mine in Debaltseve Ukraine

For those EMPR readers who would like to learn more about Ukrainian armed forces withdrawal from the encircled town of Debaltseve in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine. Yuriy Butusov published a report from one of the "Vega" squadron fighters (part of the Special Forces of the National Guard) who was sent to Debaltseve where he fought in battles and broke out of Debaltseve in the organized withdrawal. This story is differ of those presented by Ukrainian officials. Make your own conclusions.