Situation in the combat zone The situation in the combat zone. Last week eastern Ukraine witnessed the hostilities of low intensity. Russia-backed militants violated the ceasefire two to seven times per day, mostly using the proscribed heavy weapons. On January 20, in Shyrokyne area a combat engagement with a hostile subversive reconnaissance group took place. … Continue reading Reintegration of Donbas, international pressure to support the Anti-Corruption Court, and more: Weekly Update on Ukraine #43, 16 – 22 January 2018 More