Preamble: Provided for you in reverse chronological order are three recent statements by Fyodor Berezin, Igor Strelkov’s Deputy, with respect to the Ukrainian army’s losses at the front in Donbass. His statements will appear to many to be controversial. The writer of this note, for one, has no difficulty believing Berezin, who bases his reports … Continue reading
Combined for July 3, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov July 2, 2014 – Interview with Fyodor Berezin, July 2, 2014 The ceasefire was used by the Junta troops to regroup, resupply, re-staff the army with reserves, and so on. The war continues. It is directed at forcing the Donbass people to completely exit … Continue reading
Combined for July 2, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Edited by S. Naylor 18:00 – July 1, 2014 – Briefing from Igor Strelkov In the course of the night from June 30 – July 1, the enemy conducted a series of artillery strikes against Slavyansk, Semyonovka, Nikolayevka, and Kramatorsk, using howitzer, mortars and … Continue reading
Combined for June 29-30, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov #1 – Information from DPR Press Service, June 29, 2014 Original: Strelkov Info Members of the special detachment of the Donetsk People’s Republic’s army took control of the military garrison of [Ukrainian] missile defence forces, to wit, anti-aircraft regiment No. A-1402. #2 – Militiaman’s Report on … Continue reading
Combined for June 27-28, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor #1 – Commentary from Igor Strelkov, June 27, 2014, 14:56 Original: Strelkov Info Regarding a Militia tank allegedly taken out by the Ukrainian army – Igor Ivanovich, what is this photography that the Ukies are posting all over the place … Continue reading
Combined for June 27, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor Report on the OSCE Mission Visit to Slavyansk, June 27, 2014 Original: Strelkov Info On June 26, 2014, OSCE personnel visited and inspected the ruins of Slavyansk. Pursuant to the attendance, [OSCE] will prepare a report, which will be … Continue reading
UPDATED FROM EARLIER POST: Starting With Post #3. NOTE 1: Apologies for any grammatical/spelling errors – the hurdles inherent in simultaneously thinking in two languages and in trying to get these translations out in close to real time cause articles to go haywire. NOTE 2: The only briefing from Igor Strelkov today is at Post #8. Combined for … Continue reading
Combined for June 26, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor Information from the Slavyansk Militia, June 26, 2014, 00:31 Original: Strelkov Info At this time, the [artillery] battery on Karachun Mount is hitting our eastern checkpoint in Kramatorsk. In response, our [fighters] “groomed-up” the Kramatorsk airport with 3 mortars. … Continue reading
Message from Fyodor Berezin, Igor Strelkov’s Deputy, June 25, 2014, 00:40 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor & @GBabeuf Original: Strelkov Info The Russian Hamlet of Saurovka and the Banderite Abominations There is in the Donbass a minuscule village: Saurovka. It is directly beside the Saur-Mogila memorial. The Ukie army, … Continue reading