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Fighting began at Donetsk Airport on 29 September, when seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed during clash with pro-Russian rebels. Ukrainian government sources claimed that a tank shell hit a vehicle carrying Ukrainian troops. Fierce fighting occurred, with Ukrainian forces suffering |
Fighting began at Donetsk Airport on 29 September, when seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed during clash with pro-Russian rebels. Ukrainian government sources claimed that a tank shell hit a vehicle carrying Ukrainian troops. Fierce fighting occurred, with Ukrainian forces suffering losses. The attack killed nine Ukrainian soldiers and wounding 27 more.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-29415162|title = 'Seven Ukraine troops die' in deadliest post-truce attack|last = |first = |date = 29 September 2014|work = BBC|accessdate = }}</ref> |
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The next day, rebel positions pounded Ukrainian forces at the airport, but the rebels say they fought back in response to mortar fire by government forces. A key rebel leader supported this claim, saying Ukrainian forces were "still shelling Donetsk".<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-29424766|title = Donetsk airport shelling violates east Ukraine truce|last = |first = |date = 30 September 2014|work = BBC|accessdate = }}</ref> |
The next day, rebel positions pounded Ukrainian forces at the airport, but the rebels say they fought back in response to mortar fire by government forces. A key rebel leader supported this claim, saying Ukrainian forces were "still shelling Donetsk".<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-29424766|title = Donetsk airport shelling violates east Ukraine truce|last = |first = |date = 30 September 2014|work = BBC|accessdate = }}</ref> |
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On 1 October, more fighting occurred. Ukrainian forces and rebels exchanged fire near the airport, killing ten civilians. Rebel leaders said that they controlled 90% of the airport.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/01/ukrainian-forces-pro-russia-rebels-donetsk-airport|title = Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia rebels clash over Donetsk airport|last = |first = |date = |work = |accessdate = }}</ref> |
On 1 October, more fighting occurred. Ukrainian forces and rebels exchanged fire near the airport, killing ten civilians. Rebel leaders said that they controlled 90% of the airport.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/01/ukrainian-forces-pro-russia-rebels-donetsk-airport|title = Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia rebels clash over Donetsk airport|last = |first = |date = |work = |accessdate = }}</ref> |
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The next day, rebel forces claim that the airport was under 95% of there control, but this was denied by government forces.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.euronews.com/2014/10/02/pro-russian-rebels-and-ukrainian-army-battle-for-donetsk-airport/|title = Pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian army battle for Donetsk airport|last = |first = |date = 2 October 2014|work = euronews|accessdate = }}</ref> Fighting soon |
The next day, rebel forces claim that the airport was under 95% of there control, but this was denied by government forces.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.euronews.com/2014/10/02/pro-russian-rebels-and-ukrainian-army-battle-for-donetsk-airport/|title = Pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian army battle for Donetsk airport|last = |first = |date = 2 October 2014|work = euronews|accessdate = }}</ref> Fighting soon escalated, with rebel forces violating the ceasefire that had been put in place. Sporadic shelling continued.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2014/10/fighting-intensifies-over-donetsk-airport-2014102122112679535.html|title = Fighting over Donetsk airport intensifies|last = |first = |date = 2 October 2014|work = Al Jazeera|accessdate = }}</ref> The airport was still reported to be in government hands, and repelled a one-hour attack on the airport by rebels. The situation, according to Ukraine, is "difficult".<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.livemint.com/Politics/ltUXL4J7qpTIFn6NXYaZ2M/Ukraine-truce-frays-as-rebels-step-up-attack-on-Donetsk-airp.html|title = Ukraine truce frays as rebels step up attack on Donetsk airport|last = |first = |date = 2 October 2014|work = livemint|accessdate = }}</ref> |
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On 3 October, more heavy fighting erupted around the airport, with artillery fire heard near the site. Ukraine claimed that rebels managed to break in into one of the terminal buildings under the cover of smoke bombs but the airport was still under their complete control. They also said that Ukrainian forces had pushed back the rebels from half of the building, and Russian drones were supporting them.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Ukraine conflict: Heavy fighting for Donetsk airport |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-29481979 |newspaper=BBC |location= |date=3 October 2014 |accessdate= }}</ref> Rebels tanks pounded the airport terminal, where government forces were holed up. Sniper shots were fired, with rebels making gains in territory near the airport.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/03/pro-russia-rebels-donetsk-airport-ukraine|title = Pro-Russia rebels attempt to seize Donetsk airport in Ukraine|last = |first = |date = October 3, 2014|work = The Guardian|accessdate = }}</ref> Meanwhile, government forces said they killed 10 militants and destroyed 2 of their tanks.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/ukrainian-troops-kill-ten-militants-destroy-two-tanks-in-past-24-hours-366780.html|title = Ukrainian troops kill ten militants, destroy two tanks in past 24 hours|last = |first = |date = 3 October 2014|work = Kyiv Post|accessdate = }}</ref> |
On 3 October, more heavy fighting erupted around the airport, with artillery fire heard near the site. Ukraine claimed that rebels managed to break in into one of the terminal buildings under the cover of smoke bombs but the airport was still under their complete control. They also said that Ukrainian forces had pushed back the rebels from half of the building, and Russian drones were supporting them.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Ukraine conflict: Heavy fighting for Donetsk airport |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-29481979 |newspaper=BBC |location= |date=3 October 2014 |accessdate= }}</ref> Rebels tanks pounded the airport terminal, where government forces were holed up. Sniper shots were fired, with rebels making gains in territory near the airport.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/03/pro-russia-rebels-donetsk-airport-ukraine|title = Pro-Russia rebels attempt to seize Donetsk airport in Ukraine|last = |first = |date = October 3, 2014|work = The Guardian|accessdate = }}</ref> Meanwhile, government forces said they killed 10 militants and destroyed 2 of their tanks.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/ukrainian-troops-kill-ten-militants-destroy-two-tanks-in-past-24-hours-366780.html|title = Ukrainian troops kill ten militants, destroy two tanks in past 24 hours|last = |first = |date = 3 October 2014|work = Kyiv Post|accessdate = }}</ref> |
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The next day, pro-Russian rebels suffered losses. Ukrainian forces claimed that they killed 12 rebels in attacks on the airport.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/04/us-ukraine-crisis-airport-idUSKCN0HT0DP20141004|title = Ukraine says its forces killed 12 rebels at Donetsk airport|last = |first = |date = 4 October 2014|work = Reuters|accessdate = }}</ref> |
The next day, pro-Russian rebels suffered losses. Ukrainian forces claimed that they killed 12 rebels in attacks on the airport.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/04/us-ukraine-crisis-airport-idUSKCN0HT0DP20141004|title = Ukraine says its forces killed 12 rebels at Donetsk airport|last = |first = |date = 4 October 2014|work = Reuters|accessdate = }}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 20:25, 8 October 2014
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 Ukraine |
 Donetsk People's Republic | ||||||
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 Armed Forces of Ukraine |
 Novorossiya Armed Forces | ||||||
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15-20 fighters[2] 1 tank destroyed | ||||||
Despite a ceasefire between the government of Ukraine and the breakaway Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) that was in place since the implementation of the 5 September 2014 Minsk Protocol, fierce fighting broke out at Donetsk International Airport on 28 September.[3] DPR-affiliated insurgents launched an offensive after the Ukrainian army stationed at the airport shelled Donetsk, the airport is the last public area in the city of Donetsk that is still under Ukrainian control.
Events
Fighting began at Donetsk Airport on 29 September, when seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed during clash with pro-Russian rebels. Ukrainian government sources claimed that a tank shell hit a vehicle carrying Ukrainian troops. Fierce fighting occurred, with Ukrainian forces suffering losses. The attack killed nine Ukrainian soldiers and wounding 27 more.[4]
The next day, rebel positions pounded Ukrainian forces at the airport, but the rebels say they fought back in response to mortar fire by government forces. A key rebel leader supported this claim, saying Ukrainian forces were "still shelling Donetsk".[5]
On 1 October, more fighting occurred. Ukrainian forces and rebels exchanged fire near the airport, killing ten civilians. Rebel leaders said that they controlled 90% of the airport.[6]
The next day, rebel forces claim that the airport was under 95% of there control, but this was denied by government forces.[7] Fighting soon escalated, with rebel forces violating the ceasefire that had been put in place. Sporadic shelling continued.[8] The airport was still reported to be in government hands, and repelled a one-hour attack on the airport by rebels. The situation, according to Ukraine, is "difficult".[9]
On 3 October, more heavy fighting erupted around the airport, with artillery fire heard near the site. Ukraine claimed that rebels managed to break in into one of the terminal buildings under the cover of smoke bombs but the airport was still under their complete control. They also said that Ukrainian forces had pushed back the rebels from half of the building, and Russian drones were supporting them.[10] Rebels tanks pounded the airport terminal, where government forces were holed up. Sniper shots were fired, with rebels making gains in territory near the airport.[11] Meanwhile, government forces said they killed 10 militants and destroyed 2 of their tanks.[12]
The next day, pro-Russian rebels suffered losses. Ukrainian forces claimed that they killed 12 rebels in attacks on the airport.[13]
References
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- ^ [2]
- ^ http://vesti-ukr.com/donbass/71221-v-donecke-prodolzhaetsja-bitva-za-ajeroport
- ^ "'Seven Ukraine troops die' in deadliest post-truce attack". BBC. 29 September 2014.
- ^ "Donetsk airport shelling violates east Ukraine truce". BBC. 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia rebels clash over Donetsk airport".
- ^ "Pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian army battle for Donetsk airport". euronews. 2 October 2014.
- ^ "Fighting over Donetsk airport intensifies". Al Jazeera. 2 October 2014.
- ^ "Ukraine truce frays as rebels step up attack on Donetsk airport". livemint. 2 October 2014.
- ^ "Ukraine conflict: Heavy fighting for Donetsk airport". BBC. 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Pro-Russia rebels attempt to seize Donetsk airport in Ukraine". The Guardian. October 3, 2014.
- ^ "Ukrainian troops kill ten militants, destroy two tanks in past 24 hours". Kyiv Post. 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Ukraine says its forces killed 12 rebels at Donetsk airport". Reuters. 4 October 2014.