The fighting in the countryside to the west and south of Slavyansk and Kramatorsk area continued. Interesting that the 6 dead soldiers were announced by the Ministry of Defense, as paratroopers, rather than Ministry of Internal Affairs, who head the National Guard. It seemed to be a mix of the Guardists and professionals.Shit 7 ukrainian soldiers killed according to the ukrainian army
The Ministry of Defense announced today that the operation to annihilate the 'terrorists' in that rural area was a success, with no more military casualties, and with three prisoners. They did not announce the death toll on the opposition side, but there is video of a few corpses in the fields.
[edit - but this article claiming that the southern blockade of Slavyansk, and heavy shelling in the western countryside is continuing, was posted much later than the army announcement. Itar-tass. The English language versions generally appear later.]
This operation was also the beginning of the Great United Nations Helicopter Scandal! Where troops were apparently landed from a white, UN-emblazoned helicopter. Maybe an old spare the military couldn't be arsed to repaint...
It was also reported that in that region, while troops were massed, three civillians were shot dead by the National Guard when they opened fire on cars. The government deny it.
But on a lighter note, here's some fun and games in the Rada, courtesy of Batkivschina deputy chairman and Yatsenyuk's 'right hand man,' Andrey Ivanchuk:
The vote was on a bill to amend the law relating to presidential elections during unusual circumstances, such as war.
edit to add: and there he's appearing to persuade buddy there to vote on all 4 or 5 voting terminals at his seat, while he himself votes on 5 vacant terminals...
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