Ukraine, Odessa: Fire at House of Trade Unions Kills 38 Amid Violent Riots
02.05.2014 23:53
pravda.ru
According to the press service of the Office of the Ministry for Internal Affairs of Ukraine, a fire in the House of Trade Unions in the city of Odessa killed 38 people. Eight of the victims jumped to their deaths out of the windows; 30 others - suffocated by carbon monoxide. Fifty people sought medical assistance, including ten representatives of law enforcement agencies.
As reported, the fire broke out as a result of the clashes between the opponents of the incumbent authorities in Kiev and Ukrainian radicals. The building of the House of Trade Unions caught fire after the latter threw Molotov cocktails at the building.
Currently, firefighters evacuate people from the roof and upper floors of the burning building. Radicals assault even those who were saved from the burning building. Even though many of them received injuries and burns, the radicals kick them, ITAR-TASS reports. The police do not interfere in the actions of the militants; paramedics, who arrived at the scene, were allowed to take only seriously injured or unconscious individuals.
Earlier it was reported that on May 2nd, the situation in Odessa worsened considerably. According to various estimates, from three to five people were killed in the clashes with opponents of the current Kiev authorities. The riots continue; explosions and shooting continue.
Ukraine uses aviation, airborne troops against civilians in Slavyansk
02.05.2014 11:32
pravda.ru
The Ukrainian army started a full-scale punitive military operation in the town of Slavyansk, the Donetsk region. The Kiev authorities used helicopters and airborne troops against civilians.
Units of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, the National Guards and Armed Forces are taking part in the special operation in Slavyansk.
"The Ukrainian authorities used helicopters and airborne troops against civilians. Armoured vehicles cover the offensive of airborne troops. Combat helicopters of Ukrainian Air Force are hovering in the sky above Slavyansk. The town is completely blocked," a representative of the People's Militia of Slavyansk said from a checkpoint in the town center.
Acting Interior Minister Arsen Avakov stated that the local militiamen respond to the troops, using automatic fire and heavy weapons, including grenade launchers and MANPADS. A pilot has been killed; several people have been wounded. According to the minister, Ukrainian law enforcers managed to capture nine checkpoints in Slavyansk; the town has been surrounded.
Representatives of Slavyansk defenders said that they downed three Ukrainian helicopters during the battles.
Kiev officials say that railway communication near the town of Slavyansk will be blocked in the next hour. At about 11:30 a.m., the punitive operation against the civil population of the town has been suspended. Most likely, the Ukrainian army took a break to regroup their forces.
Self-defense forces managed to shoot down three helicopters. According to them, one pilot was killed, another one was taken captive.
The head of the Security Bureau of Ukraine, Valentyn Nalyvaychenko, commands the punitive operation in Slavyansk. As reported from the General Staff, Minister of Internal Affairs Avakov was dismissed due to the failure of the first stage.
In addition to military and intelligence agencies, Right Sector fighters participate in the assault against civilians. They are tasked to regain control of the town in the next day at any cost.
The local population build barricades and say they are ready to stand up as a human shield against armored vehicles.
In one of the districts of Slavyansk, they blocked a bridge over the river. Many residents took to the streets to defend the town.
Russia insists foreign interference into Ukrainian events should be avoided
03.05.2014 00:04
pravda.ru
It will be impossible for Ukraine to avoid catastrophic consequences if Kiev's criminal actions are not stopped, Vitaly Churkin, Russian Ambassador to the UN, said at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. The Kiev regime flagrantly violated obligations of the Geneva Declaration from 17 April, stressed Russia's envoy to the UN.
According to Churkin, Russia insists external interference in what is happening in Ukraine should be avoided. Those who ordered to unleash bloodshed in Ukraine will suffer full responsibility to the people of the country, Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations said.
Ukrainian special forces began a special operation in the town of Slavyansk on May 2nd, with the use of armored vehicles and aircraft. At least three people have been killed in the clashes. Militiamen are armed with assault rifles, smooth-bore guns and firebombs.
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pravda.ru
According to the press service of the Office of the Ministry for Internal Affairs of Ukraine, a fire in the House of Trade Unions in the city of Odessa killed 38 people. Eight of the victims jumped to their deaths out of the windows; 30 others - suffocated by carbon monoxide. Fifty people sought medical assistance, including ten representatives of law enforcement agencies.
As reported, the fire broke out as a result of the clashes between the opponents of the incumbent authorities in Kiev and Ukrainian radicals. The building of the House of Trade Unions caught fire after the latter threw Molotov cocktails at the building.
Currently, firefighters evacuate people from the roof and upper floors of the burning building. Radicals assault even those who were saved from the burning building. Even though many of them received injuries and burns, the radicals kick them, ITAR-TASS reports. The police do not interfere in the actions of the militants; paramedics, who arrived at the scene, were allowed to take only seriously injured or unconscious individuals.
Earlier it was reported that on May 2nd, the situation in Odessa worsened considerably. According to various estimates, from three to five people were killed in the clashes with opponents of the current Kiev authorities. The riots continue; explosions and shooting continue.
Ukraine uses aviation, airborne troops against civilians in Slavyansk
02.05.2014 11:32
pravda.ru
The Ukrainian army started a full-scale punitive military operation in the town of Slavyansk, the Donetsk region. The Kiev authorities used helicopters and airborne troops against civilians.
Units of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, the National Guards and Armed Forces are taking part in the special operation in Slavyansk.
"The Ukrainian authorities used helicopters and airborne troops against civilians. Armoured vehicles cover the offensive of airborne troops. Combat helicopters of Ukrainian Air Force are hovering in the sky above Slavyansk. The town is completely blocked," a representative of the People's Militia of Slavyansk said from a checkpoint in the town center.
Acting Interior Minister Arsen Avakov stated that the local militiamen respond to the troops, using automatic fire and heavy weapons, including grenade launchers and MANPADS. A pilot has been killed; several people have been wounded. According to the minister, Ukrainian law enforcers managed to capture nine checkpoints in Slavyansk; the town has been surrounded.
Representatives of Slavyansk defenders said that they downed three Ukrainian helicopters during the battles.
Kiev officials say that railway communication near the town of Slavyansk will be blocked in the next hour. At about 11:30 a.m., the punitive operation against the civil population of the town has been suspended. Most likely, the Ukrainian army took a break to regroup their forces.
Self-defense forces managed to shoot down three helicopters. According to them, one pilot was killed, another one was taken captive.
The head of the Security Bureau of Ukraine, Valentyn Nalyvaychenko, commands the punitive operation in Slavyansk. As reported from the General Staff, Minister of Internal Affairs Avakov was dismissed due to the failure of the first stage.
In addition to military and intelligence agencies, Right Sector fighters participate in the assault against civilians. They are tasked to regain control of the town in the next day at any cost.
The local population build barricades and say they are ready to stand up as a human shield against armored vehicles.
In one of the districts of Slavyansk, they blocked a bridge over the river. Many residents took to the streets to defend the town.
Russia insists foreign interference into Ukrainian events should be avoided
03.05.2014 00:04
pravda.ru
It will be impossible for Ukraine to avoid catastrophic consequences if Kiev's criminal actions are not stopped, Vitaly Churkin, Russian Ambassador to the UN, said at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. The Kiev regime flagrantly violated obligations of the Geneva Declaration from 17 April, stressed Russia's envoy to the UN.
According to Churkin, Russia insists external interference in what is happening in Ukraine should be avoided. Those who ordered to unleash bloodshed in Ukraine will suffer full responsibility to the people of the country, Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations said.
Ukrainian special forces began a special operation in the town of Slavyansk on May 2nd, with the use of armored vehicles and aircraft. At least three people have been killed in the clashes. Militiamen are armed with assault rifles, smooth-bore guns and firebombs.
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