Menu Close

The Ukrainian Civil War

uk

The Ukrainian army has launched an operation against pro-autonomy Activists in the eastern town of Sloviansk. The army and to ensure full Siege of the city by Draining it from its support, ammo supplies, etc…to ensure the success of the operation.

However, 20 helicopters were deployed to be able to drain and weaken the self-defense forces deployed inside the city.

In addition news, about 2 helicopters being shot down was true and confirmed by  RIA Novosti news agency with two pilots dead and another one captured.

This information was confirmed by Ukraine’s coup-appointed Interior Minister Arsen Avakov.

Following the loss of the aircraft, Kiev halted its operation.

A Ukrainian military helicopter flies near a Ukrainian checkpoint near the town of Sloviansk in eastern Ukraine May 2, 2014 (Reuters / Baz Ratner)

The total death toll in Sloviansk currently stands at three: besides the two troops, reports from both sides talk about injuries in both between the line of both

Also, a journalist’s car has been fired on, and press cars were stopped by the Ukrainian army who seems to be blocking all entrances to the city – and even Kramatorsk.

The Sloviansk self-defense leader said that helicopters were firing on the city with missiles, no reports talked about city damage, Interfax stated.

Sloviansk self-defense forces told RIA Novosti that the Ukrainian military had attacked several positions.

The attack is targeting a few checkpoints at the same time. A few armored vehicles and airborne combat vehicles arrived and airborne troops descended from the helicopters and attacked the checkpoints. Some forces were dropped off around the train station, where we didn’t have anyone,” RIA Novosti quoted the press secretary of the Sloviansk self-defense units as saying.

On the other hand, few of the activists were injured during the attack, Interfax cited the city’s self-defense unit as saying.

A commander at one of the checkpoints told RIA Novosti that the Ukrainian army have controlled one of the roadblocks and the broadcasting center and mounted on it some artillery for defense and for preparation to start an operation inside the city.

A video posted on YouTube reportedly shows the start of the special operation in Slavyansk

Meanwhile, the OSCE is trying to reach the Ukrainian authorities in an attempt to stop the military operation in the country, after a request from Russia.

“We’ve demanded that all that be stopped and that humanitarian corridors be created for the civilian population, and all air forces flights halted,” the Russian permanent representative to the organization, Andrey Kelin

Latest News:

Comments:

You have successfully subscribed to the newsletter

There was an error while trying to send your request. Please try again.

GDPR rules by the EU: Syria News will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.
donate