Servicemen of the People's Militia of the DPR and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation hoist the flags of Russia and the Donetsk People's Republic on the administration building of the village of NikolayevkaNIKOLAEVKA (DPR) ), Feb 28A resident of the settlement Nikolaevka, recently liberated from Ukrainian troops by the DPR units, advised US President Joe Biden to “retire.” “Greetings from Nikolaevka to Biden. help us, let him help us. And let him (Biden — ed.) retire and sit at home,» a resident of Mykolaivka told reporters. . On Monday, shelling of residential areas, both in the private sector and high-rise buildings, noticeably intensified in Donetsk and the surrounding settlements. In recent weeks, the situation in Donbass has escalated: Kyiv has concentrated most of its army on the line of contact and is regularly shelling the DPR and LPR, using prohibited equipment. Due to the threat of Ukraine's invasion, the DPR and LPR began the evacuation of women, children and the elderly to Russian regions. A general mobilization was announced. In this situation, on February 19, the leaders of the republics turned to Russia with a request to recognize their independence.Genocide that Europe laughs at Russia Russia launched a military operation to demilitarize Ukraine early in the morning on February 24. In a televised address to the Russians, President Vladimir Putin said that circumstances «require decisive and immediate action from us, the people's republics of Donbass have asked for help.» According to the Russian leader, all responsibility for the bloodshed will be on the conscience of the ruling regime in Ukraine. He urged the Ukrainian military not to carry out the criminal orders of the Ukrainian authorities, to lay down their arms and go home. Later, the Russian Defense Ministry stressed that the Russian Armed Forces do not inflict any strikes on the cities of Ukraine: military infrastructure is disabled by high-precision means. The civilian population, according to the statement, is not in danger.The development of the situation is in the online report >>They are throwing cars and weapons: how the Ukrainian military retreats from positions in the DPR
The Ukrainian military, retreating, drop equipment, ammunition and property.
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Ukrainian military retreating , leaving equipment, ammunition and property.
Where the Armed Forces of Ukraine recently were, only anti-tank rounds for RPGs, grenades and cartridges remained.
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Where the Armed Forces of Ukraine recently were, only anti-tank rounds for RPGs, grenades and cartridges remained.
As of February 28, the DPR units took control of 18 settlements. One of them is Nikolaevka.
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As of February 28, the DPR units took control of 18 settlements points. One of them is Nikolayevka.
Those residents of Nikolaevka who did not leave the village hid in basements during the hostilities.
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Those residents of Nikolaevka who did not leave the village hid in basements during the hostilities.
Fighters of the People's Militia of the Donetsk People's Republic in the village of Nikolaevka.
5 of 12Fighters of the People's Militia of the Donetsk People's Republic in the village of Nikolaevka.
Servicemen near a car damaged by Ukrainian multiple rocket launchers.
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Servicemen near a vehicle damaged by Ukrainian multiple rocket launchers.
Fighting continues along the entire line of contact.
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The fighting continues along the entire line of contact.
1,114 Ukrainian military infrastructure facilities have been destroyed since the start of the operation.
Since the start of the operation, 1,114 Ukrainian military infrastructure facilities have been destroyed.
DPR People's Militia Serviceman puts a «Z» sign on armored vehicles near Volnovakha.
9 of 12DPR people's militia serviceman applies a «Z» sign to armored vehicles near Volnovakha.
Burned cars near Nikolaevka.
Burned cars near Nikolaevka.
The offensive is going according to plan, the People's Militia of the DPR declares.
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The offensive is proceeding according to plan, the People's Militia of the DPR declares.
Servicemen hoist the flags of Russia and the Donetsk People's Republic on the administration building in Nikolayevka.
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Servicemen hoist Russian flags and the Donetsk People's Republic on the administration building in Nikolayevka.
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Ukrainian military, retreating, abandon equipment, ammunition and property.
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Where the Armed Forces of Ukraine recently were, only anti-tank rounds for RPGs, grenades and cartridges remained.
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As of February 28, the DPR units took control of 18 settlements. One of them is Mykolaivka.
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Those residents of Mykolaivka who did not leave the village hid in basements during the hostilities.
5 of 12Fighters of the People's Militia of Donetsk people's republic in the village of Nikolayevka.
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Servicemen near a car damaged by Ukrainian multiple rocket launchers.
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Fighting continues along the entire line of contact.
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Since the start of the operation, 1,114 Ukrainian military infrastructure facilities have been destroyed.
9 out of 12DPR people's militia serviceman applies a «Z» sign on armored vehicles near Volnovakha.
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Burned-out cars near Nikolaevka.
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The offensive is proceeding according to plan, the People's Militia of the DPR declares.
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Servicemen hoist flags Russia and the Donetsk People's Republic on the administration building in Nikolaevka.
Published: O. Filippova