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Surrendered Ukrainian soldier: “Lyuba, don’t worry, I’m in captivity”
Original here: http://www.kp.ru/daily/26275/3153420/ Translator: Daniel Mihailovitch / Edited by @GBabeuf “I have two small children!” A woman slaps a Ukrainian Army prisoner on the cheek. “They almost lost their voices!” “Knock it of!” A militiaman growls, and the woman moves away from the ranks. A dozen local residents went out into the street in Snezhnoe … Continue reading
Novorossiya Military Briefing, August 15, 2014
Map: Hostilities in Novorossiya, August 6-15, 2014 Translated by Gleb Bazov Overall, it is becoming increasingly clear that the widely publicized offensive on Donetsk has, as expected, amounted to zilch. The Ukrainian Armed Forces does not have any more strength. It simply does not. And that is all. Moreover, the Junta forces are facing several … Continue reading
Overcoming the Operational Crisis of August 9, 2014
Preamble: This posting will continue to be updated. Please watch this space for more information. 19:40 – August 9, 2014—The Encirclement of Donetsk Has Been Postponed Original: Colonel Cassad LiveJournal Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by @GBabeuf This morning an operational crisis arose. In the night of August 7th-8th, an armoured group of … Continue reading
The Boiling Point of the Southern Cauldron
Original: Voice of Sevastopol, August 8, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Edited by S. Naylor The Collapse of the Southern Cauldron The Southern Cauldron has reached its boiling point; it is living out its final hours. Everything that did not manage to flee to Russia or to break out of encirclement is in … Continue reading
The Shrinking Cauldron – The Surrender of the 72nd Brigade
The Southern Cauldron has entered the final stages of its existence; the agony of the units deprived of provisions has begun. The Surrender of the 72nd Brigade Original: Colonel Cassad LiveJournal Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Today, the remnants of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade fled into the territory of the Russian Federation. According to … Continue reading
Latest from the Southern Cauldron—The Inevitable Finale
The Militia: Ukrainian Equipment and Small Arms Must be Left Intact and Surrendered; Safe Passage Only Through Russia Original: Colonel Cassad LiveJournal Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by @GBabeuf Photograph: The Inevitable End for Any Fascist According to the Ukrainian Minister of Defence, Valeriy Geletei, as quoted by Obozrevatel.com: Ukraine lost seven … Continue reading
Two Analyses of the Military Situation in Novorossiya and Answers to Important Questions
Brief Overview of the Military Situation, July 30, 2014 Original: Colonel Cassad LiveJournal Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov The Junta offensive has petered out in most areas. The ambitious plans of encirclement of Donetsk and Gorlovka have failed. The Ukrainian Minister of Defence, Valeriy Geletei, has announced that the Junta’s capacity for offensive operations has … Continue reading
El Murid SITREP, August 1, 2014
Defeating a Large Group of the Punitive Forces Could Start a Chain Reaction Original: El Murid LiveJournal Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Photograph: Viktor Drachev / AFP According to Russia Today (Experts: Kiev Military Operation is doomed to failure because of internal contradictions) “… Kiev is unable successfully to conduct the military operation in the east of the … Continue reading
Donbass Situation Report, July 27, 2014
Original: Colonel Cassad LiveJounal Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Briefing about the situations at the front in the DPR [Donetsk People’s Republic] and the LPR [Lugansk People’s Republic] as July 27, 2014. LPR The situation near Lugansk remains stable. The frontlines to the north of the city have stabilized, and the offensive there has … Continue reading
Ukrainian Soldier’s Cry for Help: We’ve Been Retreating for Four Days
Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Video: A Call from the ATO Zone – We’ve Been Retreating for Four Days (w/ENG subs) Ukrainian Soldier: I am currently in the area between Sverdlovsk, Krasno-Partisansk and Izvarino. There are only 400 of us left out of almost 800. Reporter: Describe the situation. What is happening now? Please tell us. … Continue reading
Igor Strelkov on the Field of Battle: Giving Orders and Interviews
Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Video: Igor Strelkov on the Battlefield – The Attack on Maryinovka Igor Strelkov: We attacked Maryinovka, attempting to cut across the [southern] corridor, which connects the enemy’s southern group with its main forces. Well, we weren’t able to cut through all the way. We took control of three strategic heights … Continue reading
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