Clashes with terrorists have been ongoing during the day in the ceased territories of Donbass, separatists attacked Ukrainian military column near Luhansk, Ukrainian troops defending Luhansk and Donetsk international airport, as well as border checkpoint Marinovka, Amvrosievka, Shakhtyorsk and Snizhne in the Donetsk region, were shelled with multiple rocket launchers «Grad».
11 civilians killed in Snizhne. 8 killed in Luhansk from "Grad" shelling, as reported by city officials. Donetsk Governor Mr. Taruta announced mourning for civilians killed in Marinka and Snizhne.
Official casualties of Ukrainian army reached 258 dead since the beginning of the antiterrorist operation.
4 out of 8 crew members of the transport aircraft AN-26, shot down by terrorists in the Luhansk, have been rescued. Two soldiers are still in captivity as reported by media.
Ukrainian military from three units, surrounded by terrorists near Izvarino, have been systematically shelled from different sides by artillery and multiple rocket launchers "Grad". Casualties have been reported as well as equipment losses.
Russian armored vehicles, ammunition and mercenaries continue to infiltrate Ukraine through land borders, not covered by the border guards of Ukraine.
Military column under the Russian flag, consisting three tanks and three self-propelled artillery units, appeared in Donetsk. International organizations have been alerted on the incident. The convoy have been attacked by Ukrainian aviation during further movement towards «Saur-Mohyla" height, that is of strategic importance to control large area of the border and border checkpoint on"Marinovka".
Videoconference with terrorists fighting in Donbass, prepared with the support of international organizations and Russian Federation and aimed to establish a ceasefire, failed to take place as separatists declined to participate. Experts are convinced that there is no single decision taking point among the terrorists and as they’re sure of Russian support, negotiations with Ukrainian government are useless .
The Ministry of Foreign affairs of Ukraine announced details of Russian troops concentration near Ukrainian borders in Luhansk, Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
The European Court of Human Rights gave priority to the case Ukrainian Pilot Nadiya Savchenko, captured terrorists in the Luhansk region, and illegally transferred and forcibly detained in Russian prison. Despite assurances from the Head of the Russian Presidential Administration Mr. Ivanov, Ukrainian Consul haven’t been able to access the prisoner.
Ukraine expects EU to introduce sanctions against Russia on July 16, during the European Council meeting.
Commissioner for EU Enlargement in the European Parliament said that Russia did not stop the flow of arms, mercenaries and ammunition across the border, did not use its influence to convince illegal armed groups in the east of Ukraine to surrender. Threats to Ukraine to apply preventive measures under the pretext of defense are unacceptable and unjustified. Commissioner also expressed the hope that Russia will refrain from these steps.
22 civilians killed in terrorist attack in Moscow subway. Another 140 people were injured and wounded. One Ukrainian out of terrorists attack victims refused hospitalization.
U.S. does not consider convincing the evidence provided by Russia of shelling from the Ukrainian territory, as said by the U.S. Department of State spokesman Ms. Psaki, based on the report submitted by the military attache in Moscow.
According to the results of telephone conversations between US Vice President Mr. Biden and Ukrainian President Mr. Poroshenko, Ukrainian side received confirmation of US support on antiterrorist operation, Biden also briefed on US efforts to harmonize sanctions approach with the European Union. The US Department of State disclosed documents, indicating Russian support of terrorists in eastern Ukraine.
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