Ukrainians Defend Donetsk Airport: Russian insurgents continue siege despite ceasefire / Украинцы Защитим донецкого аэропорта: российские повстанцы продолжают осаду, несмотря огня

28/9/2014

The airport, controlled by Ukrainian troops, has been under almost constant siege by insurgents since May. A small group of Ukrainian soldiers has managed to maintain control of the strategic facility. Fighters say the circumstances have only strengthened their resolve to defend the territory.
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Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed in rebel attack near Donetsk airport, straining ceasefire: http://t.co/VMwX8IDxbZ pic.twitter.com/8tkDRR5zMq
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 29, 2014

Горловка находится на грани катастрофы: Во временно контролируемой террористами Горловке не хватает медикаментов... http://t.co/epg4gAapZm
— Новости (@n_e_w_s_ua) September 29, 2014

Smoke in #Donetsk again pic.twitter.com/w7oeLpl5T3 via @666_mancer http://t.co/XLJ4vJvXiF

— Liveuamap (@Liveuamap) September 29, 2014

In last 3 days #Russian army and terrorists have lost 400 men on attempts attack #Donetsk airport.
— lennutrajektoor (@lennutrajektoor) September 29, 2014

So much of a ceasefire. In 2h #Russian army will assault #Donetsk airport again. Around 19:00 when it's dark. Everyone is prepared.We'll see
— lennutrajektoor (@lennutrajektoor) September 29, 2014

Ukraine: Seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed by tank fire Monday at the airport in the flashpoint city of Donetsk. http://t.co/tR3HekChEX
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 29, 2014

Russia Invasion of #Ukraine: Kremlin-backed insurgents besiege #Donetsk airport http://t.co/jUUClqA5Fk
— UKRAINE TODAY (@uatodaytv) September 29, 2014

On Sept 29 a tank battle @ point-blank distance took place in #Donetsk airport. At least 2 #Russian tanks hit. https://t.co/EBbDmAuvEE
— lennutrajektoor (@lennutrajektoor) September 29, 2014

#Donetsk airport. Thank you russian terrorists! pic.twitter.com/0HduDkdLwN
— VoiceOfDonetsk (@VoiceOfDonetsk) September 28, 2014

Donetsk airport @Eurofoot12 . Look what RU&terrorists did by daily shelling of UA soldiers defending the airport! pic.twitter.com/QU85Q26rXK
— Oleksii Makeiev (@Makeiev) September 27, 2014

Over 30 civilians killed during two days of shelling in Gorlovka, E. Ukraine (VIDEO) on http://t.co/ymdsBtsmP4
— Kevin Allen (@KevinAl41781964) September 29, 2014

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#Russia #Ukraine - Interview with the Donbass commander of Gorlovka defense, General Bezler http://t.co/62dPhT09Mo pic.twitter.com/oulJ3pJhNJ
— John Smith (@John_Smith_V) September 28, 2014

Горловский Бес приучат горожан к своим подачкам pic.twitter.com/fK44KYWMfb
— Gorlovka.UA (@gorlovka_ua) September 28, 2014

You can see from the video that In Gorlovka Russia was calling all the shots. Doesn't look like an observer. http://t.co/W0r88ev2Km
— Vera Van Horne (@VeraVanHorne) September 27, 2014