Fighting in Donbas shows no signs of easing

Despite all OSCE assurances about the withdrawal of heavy weapons by both sides and the relative stabilisation of the situation in Donbas, fighting in the ATO zone does not subside. Both heavy artillery and regular small arms are in use. Numerous reconnaissance-sabotage groups (DSG) have also become active.

 

«Весь прошедший день неумолкали бои в районе метео. С СПГ был подбит сепарский танк там же. Минометы неосовков отработали в район Тоненьки. Передвижения и активность вражеской пехоты вдоль наших позиций. Вата расставляет секреты из морозоустойчивых неосовков» (Throughout the past day, fighting did not subside in the area of the meteorological station. A separatist tank was hit by a PG-7V [anti-tank grenade] there. Mortars of the neo-Soviets operated in the area of Tonenka. Movements and activity of enemy infantry along our positions. The scum is setting up mines from frost-resistant neo-Soviets), reports Ilya Bogdanov (author's style preserved).

In addition, according to numerous eyewitnesses, militants are regrouping their troops and heavy weapons. According to radio intercepts, numerous provocations and terrorist acts are being planned.

It is evident that DNR and LNR fighters have no intention of retreating.