Mariinka

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Outcomes from the Battle for Mariinka on June 3, 2015

Posted by babeuf79 ⋅ Jun 17, 2015 ⋅ 4 Comments

Preamble: As promised in this report on the watershed battle in Mariinka, we are rounding out our discussion on the causes, the circumstances and the aftermath of the bloodiest few days of fighting in the Donbass since the fall of Debaltsevo to the Novorossiya Armed Forces in February 2015. This as-it-happened briefing from Boris Rozhin, … Continue reading →

The Situation Surrounding Mariinka

Posted by babeuf79 ⋅ Jun 13, 2015 ⋅ 18 Comments

Preamble: This opinion piece was written by its author while the battle for Mariinka was still being fought. Contrary to many assertions that the UAF had retaken the town almost immediately, the NAF have only withdrawn from the positions they seized in Mariinka in the last day or two. The opinions expressed in this piece may … Continue reading →

Situational Report: 27 Jan 2015, 14:00 UTC

Posted by SL ⋅ Jan 27, 2015 ⋅ 13 Comments

LUGANSK area. During so-called “cease-fire” UAF took a perfect chance to fortify their positions at the frontal line near Lugansk, so that now it must be a real challenge for the Militia to pop up this area. The situation at the frontal line Stanitsa Luganskaya—Schastie—Slavyanoserbsk remains without relevant changes. NAF has been working with artillery … Continue reading →

Situational Report: 25 Jan 2015, 15:25 UTC

Posted by SL ⋅ Jan 25, 2015 ⋅ 16 Comments

Fighting has been continued everywhere along the frontal line. The situation at the areas of Debaltsevo and Mariupol is especially strained. LUGANSK area. NAF mopped up Troitskoe and Mius. Army of Novorossiya advanced to the suburbs of Popasnaya and started close fight with UAF. Krasny Yar, Stakhanov and Pervomaisk have been under fire by Ukrainian forces. Heavy … Continue reading →