Poroshenko
breaks the “ceasefire” that wasn't.
Has the chocolate king been conferring with his American overlords?
The latest, on the 28th, was he was 'happy' with the 'ceasefire'
Has the chocolate king been conferring with his American overlords?
The latest, on the 28th, was he was 'happy' with the 'ceasefire'
More
later
Ukraine
president terminates ceasefire
RT,
30
June, 3014
Ukrainian
President Petro Poroshenko has decided to not prolong the ceasefire
with Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, announcing an end to a
fragile deal to deescalate tensions in the eastern regions of the
country.
“We
will attack and will free our land,” Poroshenko said. The
ceasefire officially ended at 19:00 GMT, according to a statement
that appeared on the president’s website shortly after midnight.
Since
then, heavy shelling and intense shooting was reported in the city of
Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region.
“The
shelling started at 22:25 local time,” American photographer
Patrick Lancaster told RT by phone from Kramatorsk. “We are in
the basement of the Kramatorsk Hotel. About two hours ago, mortaring
started on the center of the city. Each wave lasted anywhere between
five to 20 minutes, and there were three different waves of mortars.
I don’t have any direct information about wounded or killed, but
there were so many explosions that I really think there is large
number of casualties.”
“We
are still waiting for another wave of mortaring,” blogger
Christian, sitting in the same cellar with Lancaster, told RT. “We
really are scared that it might happen again.”
“We
are in the basement now. With us there are around 10 other people.
Most of them are old people,”Christian
said, adding that he had to convince them to stay because of the
extreme danger posed by the shelling. The blogger said it
is “absolutely
impossible” that
there were no casualties, as they heard“dozens” of
shells hitting the city.
According
to Itar-Tass source, the attack by Ukrainian troops began at 19:30
GMT. The Ukrainian military in the meantime claimed that it was the
militia who launched the attack, killing several service members.
The
newly-elected president said that the decision to unilaterally end
the ceasefire was taken after his meeting with Ukraine's National
Security and Defense Council. Poroshenko told Ukrainians
that “peace”is
the end game, but the “tools” of
achieving it have changed.
“Protection
of Ukraine's territorial integrity, security and lives of civilians
requires not only defensive, but offensive action against
terrorists-militants. Armed Forces, the National Guard, the State
Border Service, the Security Service received appropriate
orders,” Poroshenko
said, adding that they “are
no longer limited to the ceasefire.”
The
decision to end the ceasefire comes despite peacekeeping efforts from
both Russia and Europe. In a final effort to influence Kiev’s
decision, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered earlier on Monday
for border checkpoints on the Russian side to
be monitored by
representatives of the Ukrainian Border Service, as well as OSCE
observers for “the
joint control of the border,” in
order to ensure there were no crossing points being used for illegal
purposes.
“Non-renewal
of the ceasefire is our response to terrorists, rebels, looters, all
those who torment the civilians, who paralyze the economy of the
region, who disturb payment of salaries, pensions, stipends, who
undermines the railroads, destroys water pipes, those who deprive
people of normal peaceful life,”Poroshenko
said in an address to the nation.
Poroshenko
has put all the blame for truce failure on representatives of Donetsk
and Lugansk militias, claiming they violated the ceasefire “over
100 times,” thus
loosing this “unique
opportunity” to
implement a peace plan. Poroshenko added that within the timeframe of
the temporary truce, international support for Ukraine's actions grew
stronger, as Kiev managed to sign the EU Association Agreement.
“Political
leadership of separatists demonstrated unwillingness and inability to
control the actions of their terrorist units and gangs of
looters,” Poroshenko
said.
Despite
numerous documented assaults by Ukrainian forces on Lugansk and
Donetsk regions – which killed dozens of civilians during what was
supposed to be a ceasefire, Poroshenko was quick to assure the public
that Ukraine's military conduct is noble in nature.
“Ukrainian
Armed Forces, National Guard, and other units would never allow
themselves to use force against peaceful people. They will never
assault the residential quarters. Ukrainian soldiers and guards will
be risking their lives, so as not to expose threats to women,
children and elderly people,” Poroshenko
said, adding, “such is
the eternal nature of the Ukrainian military valor.”
Poroshenko
asked for “understanding” from
the people of Donetsk and Lugansk regions for his decision to renew
military assault. “I
ask you to be our allies in returning security to Donbass,” he
said, offering those still with arms to voluntarily surrender in
return for a “presidential
amnesty.”
At
the end of the speech, Poroshenko said that the “peace plan,
as a strategy for Ukraine and Donbass”is
still in force, as well as the promised rights for the Russian
language in the region. Disarmament and decentralization, Poroshenko
said, are also on the table. He promised to implement the EU scheme
to provide employment opportunities, and stated that Kiev is willing
to pay for damages inflicted.
“And
even to the ceasefire, we are ready to return at any moment, when we
see that all parties adhere to the implementation of the main points
of the peace plan.”
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Fighting
is continuing between Kiev and anti-government troops in southeastern
Ukraine as the cease-fire expired on Monday evening. Russia and the
EU have called to prolong the truce and start the third round of
negotiations.
21:25
GMT:
The
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, has
expressed her condolences to the family of cameraman Anatoly Klyan,
who was killed while filming near a Ukrainian military compound in
the Donetsk region.
“Members
of the media continue to pay the highest price possible,” Mijatović
wrote in a letter to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. “I
fully understand the difficult situation in Ukraine and the fact that
the national authorities do not control parts of the territory
controlled by separatists in the eastern part of the country, but
once again I call on all parties in this conflict to respect media
freedom and refrain from any violence against members of the
media,” Mijatović
said.
She
reminded Poroshenko that the death toll of journalists killed in
eastern Ukraine stands at five, and urged the newly-elected
president “to
swiftly and thoroughly investigate the circumstances of Klyan’s
death and all other deadly attacks on journalists, and to hold those
responsible accountable.”
20:34
GMT:
Strong
explosions and intense shooting from automatic weapons is being
reported in the vicinity of Kramatorsk airport in the Donetsk region,
Itar-Tass reports, citing a representative of the local militia.
According
to the source, the attack by Ukrainian troops began at around 19:30
GMT, after the extended ceasefire came to an end. He added that the
ceasefire was also broken earlier on Monday, when Yasnogorsk village
near Kramatorsk was shelled by Kiev's troops.
“A
direct hit destroyed the lodge building, resulting in the death of
one man. Another survived because he was at some distance,” the
source said, adding that five people were also killed after a local
market in Slavyansk was shelled by the Ukrainian army.
19:35
GMT:
A
ceasefire between Kiev troops and self-defense forces in southeastern
regions of Ukraine expired at 10 p.m. local time (19:00 GMT). Last
Friday, President Poroshenko prolonged the truce for 72 hours.
Despite the ceasefire, shelling continued in Lugansk and Donetsk
regions.
15:46
GMT:
Russia
and the EU are calling for a new round of negotiations between Kiev
and protesting regions in southeastern Ukraine. Talking to leaders of
France, Germany and Ukraine, President Putin stressed the necessity
of prolonging the ceasefire. He also called for the creation of a
mechanism to control how the truce is observed by both sides.
“The
leaders have called for a third round of consultations between Kiev
representatives and the southeastern regions as soon as
possible,” the
Kremlin said in a statement following the talks. "Putin
stressed the need to extend the ceasefire and create a reliable
mechanism for monitoring compliance with it, with the the OSCE
[Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe] playing an
active role,"the
statement said.
12:09
GMT:
Human
Rights Watch (HRW) has said the Ukrainian authorities “must” fully
investigate the tragedy in which a Russian cameraman was fatally
wounded.
“The
government of Ukraine should do more to avoid harming civilians
during law enforcement operations,” Yulia
Gorbunova, Ukraine researcher at HRW, told RT. “Journalists,
unless they are taking direct part in hostilities, are civilians and
under international humanitarian law may never be targets of an
attack during an armed conflict.”
12:07
GMT:
A residential district in Slavyansk was described by one local as "a terrible mess" on Monday, after Ukrainian forces shelled the area on Sunday, damaging buildings and killing at least 3 people.
Ceasefire over - a short SITREP from Juan
From
the website
of the US Gauleiter in Kiev,
Petro Poroshenko: “We will attack and liberate our land". And
attack they sure did. Below is the report which Juan has just sent
me.
The Saker
------
The situation deteriorated. Kramatorsk is being flattened by intense bombardment. The ukes are using everything they have including gas and multiple Grad and Hurricane salvos.
04:00 Heavy armor moving on Kramatorsk. A full regiment including main battle tanks.
05:00 Sukhoi aircraft attacks started Kramatorsk. Reports one has been shot down, not confirmed.
05:30 Intense fighting has commenced outskirts Kramatorsk. Tactical situations unknown.
06:45 Heavy civilian casualties reported Kramatorsk. Civilian living areas are targeted. One hospital has been hit and is burning. Casualties unknown in hospital. One 7 floor flats building has collapsed. Casualties unknown.
Slavyansk and outlying villages and towns are under heavy bombardment from Karachun Mountain. Civilian living areas targeted. Reports two flats buildings burning. Reports 2 hospitals including children hospital hit multiple times. Heavy casualties reported at hospitals, unconfirmed.
03:20 Counter batter fire from Army Novorossiya has knocked down 110 m high radio/TV tower on Karachun Mountain (second party visual confirmation). Nazis had observation platforms on the tower. Unknown if platforms manned at time of destruction.
Confirmed Air Defense unit A-1402 taken by Army Novorossiya. Condition of air defense missile systems and related targeting and control systems unknown 07:10. Additional ordinance supply for systems unknown in quantity or quality.
Real time communication with Slavyansk and Donetsk City lost 03:20 today.
Donetsk City outlying areas coming under artillery fire. 04:30.
There was no 'cease fire'. During the slight decrease of hostilities of the last week the Nazis used the time to send massive reinforcements and supplies to Novorossiya and positioned their units for the assaults extant this morning. Strong attempts were made by Nazi units to disrupt humanitarian aid and gifts coming across the Russia/Novorossiya borders.
The preplanned in the event of capture demolition of the military park in Donetsk is destroying a large ammunition, weapon and equipment store destined for the 5th Column right sector units in Donetsk City.
Juan
The Saker
------
The situation deteriorated. Kramatorsk is being flattened by intense bombardment. The ukes are using everything they have including gas and multiple Grad and Hurricane salvos.
04:00 Heavy armor moving on Kramatorsk. A full regiment including main battle tanks.
05:00 Sukhoi aircraft attacks started Kramatorsk. Reports one has been shot down, not confirmed.
05:30 Intense fighting has commenced outskirts Kramatorsk. Tactical situations unknown.
06:45 Heavy civilian casualties reported Kramatorsk. Civilian living areas are targeted. One hospital has been hit and is burning. Casualties unknown in hospital. One 7 floor flats building has collapsed. Casualties unknown.
Slavyansk and outlying villages and towns are under heavy bombardment from Karachun Mountain. Civilian living areas targeted. Reports two flats buildings burning. Reports 2 hospitals including children hospital hit multiple times. Heavy casualties reported at hospitals, unconfirmed.
03:20 Counter batter fire from Army Novorossiya has knocked down 110 m high radio/TV tower on Karachun Mountain (second party visual confirmation). Nazis had observation platforms on the tower. Unknown if platforms manned at time of destruction.
Confirmed Air Defense unit A-1402 taken by Army Novorossiya. Condition of air defense missile systems and related targeting and control systems unknown 07:10. Additional ordinance supply for systems unknown in quantity or quality.
Real time communication with Slavyansk and Donetsk City lost 03:20 today.
Donetsk City outlying areas coming under artillery fire. 04:30.
There was no 'cease fire'. During the slight decrease of hostilities of the last week the Nazis used the time to send massive reinforcements and supplies to Novorossiya and positioned their units for the assaults extant this morning. Strong attempts were made by Nazi units to disrupt humanitarian aid and gifts coming across the Russia/Novorossiya borders.
The preplanned in the event of capture demolition of the military park in Donetsk is destroying a large ammunition, weapon and equipment store destined for the 5th Column right sector units in Donetsk City.
Juan
'We
will attack & free our land!' Ukraine's president ends ceasefire
Ukrainian
President Petro Poroshenko has decided to not prolong the ceasefire
with Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, announcing an end to a
fragile deal to deescalate tensions in the eastern regions of the
country.
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