The Battle for Novorussiya

[Lauren Johnson]

This is a gripping story and sad, because it has to be repeated.



There increasing reports of intensification of junta fighting along the lines of contact. A new offensive seems to be in the works.

[Lauren Johnson]

Looks like like the Orthodox Easter will find the Donbass at full war again just like Orthodox Christmas.

There are reports of tank columns approaching Donetsk and several dozen tanks approaching the Donetsk airport. There is another report of NAF tanks passing through Donetsk.

Shelling of Donetsk has begun anew.

[Michael Barwell]

[quote=Lauren Johnson]This is a gripping story and sad, because it has to be repeated.
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Interesting he's casually mentioning Americans again; I remember the .50 Armagh sniper was said to be a Yank, altho' for what it's worth - http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/de...found-dead , dead from 'natural causes'; and in the Falklands, there was a rumour (urban?) of Yank mercs with the Argies being taken & offed behind rocks.

[Lauren Johnson]

It looks like a full offensive has not taken place despite what recently took place including a report of a tank battle. The exchange of fire quit around dawn.

That next day, reportedly, the "punisher battalions" including Praviy Sektor were to withdraw and become integrated into the junta central command. We should remember that less than a year ago, the junta military was disorganized and prone to getting encircled and slaughtered. It is getting much more organized, competent, and well armed, but still suffering from morale and discipline problems.

The theory is that the boys went out on one last battle before losing their independence. Another theory is that it was a training exercise for new recruits. Or both.

One thing for sure: any more attacks cannot be blamed on our of control punishers.

[Magda Hassan]

It is getting much more organized, competent, and well armed, but still suffering from morale and discipline problems.

If I were a garden variety Ukrainian military person working along side Pravy Sektor yobbos and hoons would be very bad for my morale.

[Lauren Johnson]

It is getting much more organized, competent, and well armed, but still suffering from morale and discipline problems.

If I were a garden variety Ukrainian military person working along side Pravy Sektor yobbos and hoons would be very bad for my morale.

Maggie, I have never heard of a yobbo or a hoon. But I looked 'em up and saw some pictures. My morale has already gone down a couple of notches. ;;okay::

[Lauren Johnson]

A TOCHKA-U missile exploded 4,000' above Donetsk today. The are famous for malfunctioning and may have been shot down.

But Ukies have threatened the Donbass with dirty bombs.

Either way, it certainly the kind of present they would deliver on Orthodox Easter.

EDIT: This was a single sourced report that happened yesterday with no confirmation. I doubt it really happened.

[Lauren Johnson]

Machine translation from Col. Cassad. Peski is translated as "Sands" or sometimes "the sand." Spartak is translated as "Spartacus." They lie on either side of the Donetsk airport.



Zhuchkovsky reports of heavy fighting in the region of Donetsk. ( Turn )

"The bad news at the end of the day. In the morning Ukrainians supported by artillery and tanks have become powerfully emphasize on the outskirts of Donetsk, the main fighting in the district of Sand and Spartacus. At the moment, our APU knocked out of sand and took full control of the village. Fights District Spartacus not cease, "East" has left here the position of the enemy unit restrains "Givi" (with the current trend it will also have to move). We bear heavy losses. The probability of a breakthrough in the suburbs of Donetsk is big enough. "

https: // VK. com / juchkovsky? W = wall15163070 9_21913% 2Fall - zinc Apparently fighting near Donetsk begin to turn into intense fighting, where the junta is already trying to solve tactical problems. The fact is this the beginning of a new phase of the war expected to be clear tomorrow. The probability of this is very significant. According Zhuchkovskogo - junta and so almost entirely controlled Sands after the winter fighting, and after yesterday moved out of our neytralke towards the airport, today seems to have tried to solve the task of establishing full control over the sand, where the cries were heard yesterday punishers that our artillery was laying them out there. On Spartacus until our stay, the junta failed to take the village. In general, the battles are really very hard, there is now our difficult. 93th mechanized brigade was not just appear. [B]Reports From "Voices of Sevastopol" [B]20:58 Residents of Donetsk told "Voice of Sevastopol", that in the evening on April 13 increased the intensity of the shelling of the city by the Ukrainian security services. As of 20:30 was under fire district nitrogen. In the sky above the Hospital. Kalinin, neighborhoods and Nitrogen Textilschik seen Ukrainian drones. Over the sand visible flares, there is a possibility of massive bombardment of Donetsk at night. [B]20:27 heard a series of explosions on the northern outskirts of the city of Donetsk, allegedly pro - Donetsk airport, reports from the scene correspondent of RIA Novosti. The Ministry of Defense DNR attributes this fact to the next provocation part of Ukraine. [B]During April 13 (04:00 to 17:30), Ukrainian security forces fired 82 times the position of the People's Militia LC: 16 times out of tanks, armored fighting vehicles of 12 times, 22 times out of mortars, grenade launchers 9 times out of 18 times from memory, anti-tank, anti-tank systems and Cannons "Rapier" and 5 times of the ACS and howitzers. Shooting battles were fought on April 13 on all fronts in the LC. Ukrainian military made ​​four attacks during the day: two were produced near the 29th checkpoint, one - in Holy Trinity, one - under Popasnaya. In the 29th checkpoint first attack was carried out by the company with the support of up to three infantry fighting vehicles and one tank, the second attack moved Ukrainian platoon supported by two BMP. Sally security forces to positions at Trinity militia, capping position at the Red Plowman, was made ​​up by the platoon with 4 BMP. Under Popasnaya positions were attacked by militia platoon and 3 APCs. All security forces repulsed the attack Ukrainian militia. On April 13, in the sky above the LC 15 were seen Ukrainian zinc [B]Novorossia first operational Operational 04.13.2015, 20:32. Donetsk in the sand seen fire. Operational 13.04.2015, 20:24. Above the city Donetsk seen several UAVs. Request to all noticed the direction of motion, the place hang BLLA inform the group or the channel of the same name Zell. [B]LC: The fighting between security forces and militias are all along the line of contact "for the day, starting with 4.00, security forces fire on positions of the People's Militia 82 times, including 16 (time) of the tanks, 22 (times) mortar and five times from ACS (self-propelled artillery) and howitzers "- quoted by RIA" Novosti ". In addition, the day LC militia repelled four attacks security forces - two in the so-called 29th checkpoint in the western region, and around villages and Popasnaya Trinity. According to the People's Militia, security forces have lost three men killed and 12 wounded, and several units equipment, including three armored personnel carriers and two tanks. "Our losses - seven wounded, four tanks and two armored personnel carriers and two infantry fighting vehicles were damaged," - said at the headquarters of the People's Militia LC. "It is also prevented six attempted sabotage and reconnaissance groups of security forces to cross the front" - added to the staff. Earlier Monday, the militia reported that security forces near Donetsk went on the offensive. Supporters DNR suffered losses and retreated from positions near the villages of Sand and Spartacus. Until then, the militia reported that during the battle near Donetsk airport was captured Ukrainian soldier. http://vz.ru/news/2015/4/13 /739754.html - zinc PS. Also there is information that a part of group "Motorola" appeared under Shirokino. Apparently will solve the problems of stripping the western suburbs Shirokino. PS2. If it goes on like this, likely tomorrow will have to renew online broadcast of hostilities. In fact, my prediction about the beginning of hostilities in April comes true, although much joy on this occasion not.Those who are now fighting on the frontline near Donetsk and other parts of the front of courage and perseverance.[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][B][B][B]

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[Lauren Johnson]

Tweets w/o confirmation:

tony_revsoc99 ‏@revsoc99 6m6 minutes ago
#Ukies advance to take #Pesky and probably #Spartak in NW #Donetsk. #Ukies also attacked CP21 6 times today - Ukie offensive has begun


tony_revsoc99 ‏@revsoc99 44s44 seconds ago
#NAF militia in NW #Donetsk report heavy losses & will probably retreat further. #Ukies will break into #Donetsk suburbs unless NAF counter


Sergey Bobkov ‏@sbobkov 10m10 minutes ago
#NAF report combat also took place on the #LNR side, at #Bakhmutka highway. 2 #Ukrainian attacks on 29th checkpoint and on 31st. Repelled.


Sergey Bobkov ‏@sbobkov 14m14 minutes ago
#NAF troops are sending reinforcements to both #Peski & #Spartak, pulling in heavy artillery as well, which was withdrawn due to #Minsk2.

[Magda Hassan]

It is getting much more organized, competent, and well armed, but still suffering from morale and discipline problems.

If I were a garden variety Ukrainian military person working along side Pravy Sektor yobbos and hoons would be very bad for my morale.

Maggie, I have never heard of a yobbo or a hoon. But I looked 'em up and saw some pictures. My morale has already gone down a couple of notches. ;;okay::

As it does.
I think your equivalent is redneck but they seem a bit more passive than our yobbos who wander the streets away from the tv looking for trouble.