Ukraine crisis. News in Brief. Sunday 12 July [Ukrainian sources]

SUNDAY

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News -
Update - Sadly reading that 2 more Ukrainian soldiers died yesterday. 5 injured.
Please note these military reports do not include the dead from volunteer batallions.
Mukachevo. What is going on there is hard to say. Two different sides to the story.
Possibly a battle over control of contraband.
On one side a former P of Regions guy, and on the other supposedly the Pravi Sektor.
But may just be a battle between criminal gangs.
On the other hand, the volunteer batallions are the ones who really fight.
And those who are working for Russia in Ukraine want these batallions closed down.
Then the Russians have more chance of military success - a lot of traitors in the regular Ukrainian army. An awful lot...

Weather -
Pleasant. A little cool this morning, but should get up to near 20C. Not brilliant, but better than 37.

10:36
Shooting in Mukachevo: Chronicle of events -video (Columnist)
http://obozrevatel.com/crime/38170-strelba-v-mukachevo-opublikovano-video-hroniki-sobyitij.htm

10:36
Wounded in the head during the shooting in Mukachevo alive, but a chance to survive the minimum (UNIAN)
http://www.unian.ua/society/1099752-poraneniy-u-golovu-pid-chas-strilyanini-v-mukachevi-jiviy-ale-shans-vijiti-minimalniy.html

10:32
Chaly: Competent generals in Russia understand that the price for the Russian Federation's involvement has increased in Donbas (Tsenzor.Net)
http://censor.net.ua/news/343518/chalyyi_gramotnye_generaly_v_rossii_ponimayut_chto_tsena_voprosa_dlya_rf_na_donbasse_vozrosla

10:56
Battalion "Donbass" called to abandon a military solution to the conflict in Mukachevo (News)
http://vesti-ukr.com/donbass/106899-batalon-donbass-prizval-otkazat-ot-silovogo-reshenija-konflikta-v-mukachevo

10:33
The OSCE has recorded nine tanks and 41 armored personnel carriers, more than 70 trucks near the separatists occupied Bezimyano and Komsomolsk (News of Donbass)
http://novosti.dn.ua/details/254759/

11:20
"Right Sector" brought tyres to Lviv Regional State Administration (Hromadske.tv)
http://www.hromadske.tv/society/-pravii-sektor--prinis-shini-pid-lvivsku-oda/
Soldiers "Legal Sector" announced an indefinite action in the Lviv Regional State Administration.
They demand to stop repressions against their brethren. In addition, they call Lviv residents come out to protest against the "rampant criminal oligarchs against police arbitrariness and protection racket authorities of smuggling, financing of terrorism and the fifth column."
Currently, under RSA 50 about you people, but the new cars arrive, driving up tires. Sign in ODA blocked.
[not a good sign. ]

Events in Mukachevo investigating the Prosecutor General's Office, Interior Ministry and Security Service (Ukrinform)
http://www.ukrinform.ua/ukr/news/podiii_u_mukachevomu_rozsliduyut_genprokuratura_sbu_ta_mvs_2073750

12:35
Separatists fired on a column of military - wounded two soldiers (Gazeta.ua)
http://gazeta.ua/articles/np/_bojoviki-obstrilyali-kolonu-zsu-poraneni-dvoye-bijciv/636469

12:32
Map of military operations in the area ATO July 12 (Fokus.ua)
http://focus.ua/country/333621/

12:50
During the day in the area ATO 2 Ukrainian soldiers were killed, 5 injured - Lysenko (Interfax-Ukraine)
http://interfax.com.ua/news/general/277355.html

Armed men calling themselves the Right Sector volunteer fighters fire a heavy machine gun on a police vehicle, that’s according to the video footage published on YouTube by Mustafa Nayyem, MP from the Bloc of Petro Poroshenko.



unian.info

Difficult to know what really happened in Zakarpatha - Mukacheva. Obviously a shootout - but there are two radically different stories.
Which one is correct - I am no clearer in knowing now - 12 hours on - than when I first heard about this.
Amazingly I just met a friend in a car-park - by chance, who had just driven from Budapest - along that very road, and past that checkpoint, on Friday.
Lucky he didn't get involved in the shootout if he'd been a few hours later.

Channel 5 presenting both sides of the story.

By the way, a still from Kanal 5 news at 1930. Notice the white mug of the newsreader on the table?!!
F@ck u Putin  



And a closer shot....



I must admit, my Ukrainian friends spotted this before I did!

The situation in the ATO area remains troubled but stable - headquarters (RBC-Ukraine)
http://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/situatsiya-zone-ato-ostaetsya-stabilno-nespokoynoy-1436717918.html

In particular, with 02.17 on 02.25 from artillery caliber 152mm militants fired uptown Popasnaya towards the town of Pervomaisk. 11.10 The bombardment began caliber 120 mm on the locality Opitnoe.
In addition, the night of artillery caliber 152mm militants were firing on positions of ATU forces near the city of Avdeevka, towns Svetlodarsk and Lugansk.
"Many times during the July 12 Kremlin mercenaries from mortars, anti-aircraft installations ZU-23-2 and small arms attacks led forces near the settlement of ATO Pisky, Opitnoe, Avdeevka. Also shelled our positions near the settlement The village Lugans'k and Maiorsk, "- said in a statement.

20:00
The soldiers of the Pravi Sektor have left their positions in the area of ​​the ATO in the Donetsk region (RBC-Ukraine)
http://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/boytsy-pravogo-sektora-pokinuli-svoi-pozitsii-1436720190.html
[This is not good.
This is exactly what Putin wants. The regular Ukrainian army Putin can buy for sure. But not the volunteers. ]

19:47
Gunmen broke up a protest in the Luhansk region. - AAP (ATN)
http://atn.ua/politika/boeviki-razognali-akciyu-protesta-v-luganskoy-obl-apu
Pro-Russian militants in Anthracit, Lugansk region. rally civilians who came to protest the result of food shortages and high levels of crime in the city. This was at the briefing said the speaker of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine on ATO Andrey Lysenko.
"In Anthracit many people are extremely dissatisfied with the so-called occupation administration LNR. The causes of popular anger are the lack of food, medicine and money, as well as high levels of crime. Residents of the city, who have decided to go on a protest, immediately dispersed by groups of bandits" - said Lysenko.
[I thought Shaun Walker's guys were there to "defend" the population. Seems that they are doing the opposite to me.... ]

Kanal 5 still debating the goings on with the Pravi Sektor.
One person from the Pravi Sektor, and one from the BPP - who basically called the Pravi Sektor a "terrorist organisation".
This is a big big BIG bust up today.....

Anyway....
strangely, the "interesting" mug has disappeared....
And replaced by a bland red one... Somebody must have complained, I assume... Not me, for sure!

20:28
Next week, Parliament will consider removing the immunity of judges and deputies - Poroshenko (Interfax-Ukraine)
http://interfax.com.ua/news/political/277389.html
[Will they really do it? Don't hold your breath! ]

20:48
Hungary has strengthened the protection of the border with Ukraine because of Mukachevo (News)
http://vesti-ukr.com/lvov/106963-vengrija-usilila-ohranu-granicy-s-ukrainoj-iz-za-mukachevo
[My good friend who went through this very border not too many hours ago might have a longer journey back! ]

The western press are beginning to get hold of this story now....
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Ukrainian forces surround nationalist militia following deadly attack in western Ukraine [in English]
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/11734520/Ukrainian-forces-surround-nationalist-militia-following-deadly-attack-in-western-Ukraine.html
An armed standoff between government forces and the group entered its second day after a confrontation between Pravy Sektor and men loyal to a local MP critical of the group turned violent...
Mr Nayyem said “all sides in the conflict” had been involved in a profitable cigarette smuggling business that sees between three and five lorries pass through the region’s border crossings en-route to Germany and Italy each week.

Russia says to support Greece recovery by deepening energy cooperation [in English]
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/12/us-eurozone-greece-russia-energy-idUSKCN0PM0H320150712
Novak said in a statement sent to reporters that Russia was considering the possibility of organizing direct energy supplies to Greece and hoped to reach an agreement on this within the next few weeks.
[Greeks - mega scumballs - doing heavy business with Putin and his murderers. Ukrainian blood is on Greek hands. ]

[Russian] Foreign Ministry Hints at a Nazi Revolt in Ukraine [in English]
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/foreign-ministry-hints-at-a-nazi-revolt-in-ukraine/525455.html

[Note that this article contains some crazed Moscow-speak from Russian politicians]
The prosecutor's statement said about 20 armed people bearing Right Sector insignia surfaced in the early afternoon and called for a meeting with local residents at a cafe. They then began shooting, the statement said.
Ukrainian news reports earlier said that the violence broke out at a sports facility reportedly controlled by a national parliament member from a faction opposed to the Right Sector. It wasn't clear whether the cafe referred to by the prosecutor's statement was part of that facility.
The sports complex is connected to a national parliament member from a faction strongly opposed to the Right Sector, said Anton Gerashchenko, an adviser to the Interior Ministry....
The Right Sector statement said its members were attacked by "bandits" connected to Mikhail Lano, who reportedly controlled the sports facility, which local media said includes a gym and swimming pool.

Near the Ukrainian border is a record number of Russian armed forces, said in an interview with TV channel "1 + 1", the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko.

"We have information that near the Ukrainian border is a record number of Russian armed forces. And we have it not only from its own intelligence sources, we have the confirmation and through NATO and through the United States, and through the EU ", - said the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko

He noted that the General Staff has information on possible directions strikes Russian army.

"We have information on the possible main directions of punches regularly conduct command and staff exercises. We have to protect the country, we now have a totally different army than a year ago ", - he stressed the head of state.

Poroshenko noted that today the number of soldiers increased to APU 64 th.

"Additionally, we have the National Guard under, we have the Security Service, border guards, we have much more equipment," - said the President.

The Head of State expressed confidence that the army is ready to rebuff aggression against our country.

glavcom.ua: In Russian

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko believes that because of the resonance around the case of the former rector Peter Miller offender still be in prison. He stated this in an interview to television channel "1 + 1", reports "Ukrinform" .

"In society today is objective concern when criminals who have committed a crime and were caught red-handed, released on bail. According to Miller: the prosecutor's office has responded to this. The second position - was appealed, and I have no doubt that after the publicity which the case acquired, the offender will be in prison, "- said Poroshenko.

The President also reminded that currently triggers making amendments to the existing legislation to such categories of citizens as civil servants 1 and 2 grade, judges, prosecutors or law enforcement in case of justified allegations of corruption had no right to bail.

"And I got a clear political response to the Parliament, and I hope that our agreement will be executed. We also agreed that Parliament finally consider judicial and parliamentary immunity "- summed up Poroshenko.

glavcom.ua: In Russian

In Donetsk we arrived about two thousand mercenaries "DNI", who settled in the hostel DonNU.

This was announced in a Facebook Chief Research Affairs of Ukraine in Donetsk region Vyacheslav Abroskin.

"In Donetsk, in four cases (# 1,2,3,4) hostels DonNU on Rosa Luxemburg, settled and is currently deployed mercenaries fighting on the side of the DNI, in the amount of about two thousand people. Near dormitories dug trenches and machine-gun set point. On the approaches to the corps held four checkpoints "- wrote Abroskin.

According to him, residents of Donetsk informed about the arrival of militants on the police hotline Donetsk region.

glavcom.ua: In Russian

Conduct a search in the General Prosecutor's Office requested the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. This was on "the details of the week" , said Deputy Prosecutor General, David Sakvarelidze.

"We were invited to Poroshenko, and gave us the go-ahead to search. I said, well, that we have a serious production and his eyes lit up, and the public prosecutor ", - he said.

According to security officials, the Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine does not hesitate to openly accept bribes and even enjoy it.

"Corruption and it is necessary to struggle with it. They become arrogant, in his office holding dollars and think that it's better than keeping them in the bank ", - said Sakvarelidze.

Earlier, Prosecutor General's Office has promised high-profile cases against corrupt officials.

glavcom.ua: In Russian

"Right Sector" made demands to the Ukrainian government. It is reported by the press service of the organization.

Soldiers of the "Right Sector" requires the following: the resignation of Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, the prosecution Transcarpathian Interior Ministry leadership, the prosecution of crime boss Lano and his associates, the opening of criminal proceedings against Medvedchuk, who, according to the fighters, finances and controls Lano and the release from detention "regime of all prisoners."

Earlier, representatives of the "Right Sector" in Kiev, who staged a protest in front of the presidential administration also put forward demands to the government.

Recall, on July 11 in Mukachevo Transcarpathian region in the health and sports club "Antares" by Lermontov street skirmish involving individuals who presented themselves fighters "Right Sector".

President Poroshenko instructed law enforcement agencies to disarm and arrest the shooters in Mukachevo. Then Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said that in Transcarpathia launched a special operation to disarm and arrest the gang shooters in Mukachevo.

Avakov also said that by applying the grenade, the bandits in Mukachevo destroyed two police cars, injuring four civilians and three police officers.

Recall as a result of shooting in Mukachevo injured at least 10 people, the Interior Ministry confirmed the information about a deceased . The prosecutor's office reported that 20 armed men in camouflage uniforms with the words "Right Sector" and the corresponding stickers on the cars, with the purpose of distribution of spheres of influence, an appointment with the locals in one of the cafes. Once on the ground of conflict , they started shooting.

Investigation Department prosecutors Transcarpathian region launched an investigation into the creation of a criminal organization and a terrorist act.

SS leader Dmitry Yarosh went to Kiev, where activists of the "Right Sector" announced an indefinite rally near the Presidential Administration. "PS" demanding the resignation of Interior Minister Arsen Avakov.

MP Mustafa Nye said that the conflict was due to the redistribution of the market of contraband cigarettes in turn Lano MP told his version of events

Also, the men of the "SS" voiced their conditions under which they are willing to give in. They also said that going to block exits from the city, to keep the Ukrainian military in Mukachevo.

glavcom.ua: In Russian

The building of the regional state administration in Lviv fighters "Right Sector" EU flags replaced black-and-red flag. This is reported by "details".

Soldiers of the "Right Sector" announced an indefinite campaign in Lviv because of the situation in Mukachevo. In addition, the protesters blocked the highway Kyiv - Chop, to prevent the passage of special forces in Mukachevo.

Earlier, supporters of the "Right Sector" held in Kharkov a march in which they demanded the resignation of Interior Minister Arsen Avakov.

Recall, on July 11 in Mukachevo Transcarpathian region in the health and sports club "Antares" by Lermontov street skirmish involving individuals who presented themselves fighters "Right Sector".

President Poroshenko instructed law enforcement agencies to disarm and arrest the shooters in Mukachevo. Then Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said that in Transcarpathia launched a special operation to disarm and arrest the gang shooters in Mukachevo.

Avakov also said that by applying the grenade, the bandits in Mukachevo destroyed two police cars, injuring four civilians and three police officers.

Recall as a result of shooting in Mukachevo injured at least 10 people, the Interior Ministry confirmed the information about a deceased . The prosecutor's office reported that 20 armed men in camouflage uniforms with the words "Right Sector" and the corresponding stickers on the cars, with the purpose of distribution of spheres of influence, an appointment with the locals in one of the cafes. Once on the ground of conflict , they started shooting.

Investigation Department prosecutors Transcarpathian region launched an investigation into the creation of a criminal organization and a terrorist act.

SS leader Dmitry Yarosh went to Kiev, where activists of the "Right Sector" announced an indefinite rally near the Presidential Administration. "PS" demanding the resignation of Interior Minister Arsen Avakov.

MP Mustafa Nye said that the conflict was due to the redistribution of the market of contraband cigarettes in turn Lano MP told his version of events

Also, the men of the "SS" voiced their conditions under which they are willing to give in. They also said that going to block exits from the city, to keep the Ukrainian military in Mukachevo.

glavcom.ua: In Russian

During the shooting soldier was killed in Mukachevo "DNR" and wounded another with the call sign "Hare". This was reported by the Russian social network mercenary commander of the reconnaissance-sabotage group of militants "Ryazan" Edward Gilazov.

"The operation was carried out to eliminate the death squads of the right sector participation junta Kiev", - wrote the thriller.



Recall, on July 11 in a shooting in Mukachevo suffered at least 10 people, the Interior Ministry confirmed the information about a deceased . The prosecutor's office reported that 20 armed men in camouflage uniforms with the words "Right Sector" and the corresponding stickers on the cars, with the purpose of distribution of spheres of influence, an appointment with the locals in one of the cafes. Once on the ground of conflict , they started shooting.

The "right sector" reported that the shooting in Mukachevo implicated MP Michael Lano and Viktor Medvedchuk . Also, according to the SS, during fierce fighting killed two soldiers of the SS, four were injured, two of them - heavy.

Investigation Department prosecutors Transcarpathian region launched an investigation into the creation of a criminal organization and a terrorist act.

SS leader Dmitry Yarosh went to Kiev, where activists of the "Right Sector" announced an indefinite rally near the Presidential Administration. "PS" demanding the resignation of Interior Minister Arsen Avakov.

MP Mustafa Nye said that the conflict was due to the redistribution of the market of contraband cigarettes . In turn, MP Lano told his version of events

Also, the men of the "SS" voiced their conditions under which they are willing to give in. They also said that going to block exits from the city, to keep the Ukrainian military in Mukachevo.

The morning of 12 July it became known that the soldiers "Right Sector", which participated in a shootout in Mukachevo, refuse to lay down their arms at the request of law enforcement agencies.

glavcom.ua: In Russian