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GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF MILITARY COOPERATION AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS OF THE GENERAL STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE

Briefing on the situation in the South-East of Ukraine

(02.03 – 09.03.2016) 1

EVENTS IN MILITARY-POLITICAL ANDEVENTS IN MILITARY-POLITICAL AND HUMANITARIAN DOMAINSHUMANITARIAN DOMAINS 1.1. 01-02.03.201601-02.03.2016 – – in Minskin Minsk, , within the framework of negotiations regarding conflict settlement in within the framework of negotiations regarding conflict settlement in Donbas it was signed 2 papersDonbas it was signed 2 papers::

««On special marking of On special marking of 12 12 prioritized mine-studded districtsprioritized mine-studded districts»;»; ««On On complete cessation of training and drilling including field firing since complete cessation of training and drilling including field firing since 04.03.201604.03.2016 in in 15 15 km zone km zone from the line of separationfrom the line of separation»;»;

2. 2. 03.03.201603.03.2016 - - UN Office of High Commissioner for Human RightsUN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights unveiledunveiled « «The report regarding The report regarding human rights situation in Ukraine for the period human rights situation in Ukraine for the period 16.11.2015 – 15.02.2016»16.11.2015 – 15.02.2016»,, where it had been definedwhere it had been defined::

thethe risk of further conflict escalation in Donbas due to provocative actions taken by prorussian risk of further conflict escalation in Donbas due to provocative actions taken by prorussian militants, and also preservation of high level hazard for local dwellersmilitants, and also preservation of high level hazard for local dwellers , , living on the occupied territories living on the occupied territories of Donbas resulting from violation of law supremacy principle and human rights on these territoriesof Donbas resulting from violation of law supremacy principle and human rights on these territories ;;

continuation of formation by self-proclaimed continuation of formation by self-proclaimed ««DNRDNR» » andand « «LNRLNR»» parallel parallel ««public authorities and public authorities and creating of its own legislaturecreating of its own legislature», », which violates Ukrainian legislature, contradicts the norms of which violates Ukrainian legislature, contradicts the norms of international law and Minsk Agreements.international law and Minsk Agreements.

Development of situation within the context Development of situation within the context of Russian-Ukrainian conflictof Russian-Ukrainian conflict

Main events in the Main events in the occupied regions of Ukraine 1. 03.03.2016 –1. 03.03.2016 – the first meeting of the "Supreme Court of Crimea" concerning the recognition of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar nation as extremist organization and prohibition of its activity according to the law of RF "On Combating the Extremist Activity" took place in the Crimea (Simferopol);

2. 04.03.2016 –2. 04.03.2016 – a meeting of the committee on information support of the state national policy of the Presidential Council on the topic "Two years with Crimea“ took place in Moscow. During the meeting, it was proposed to strengthen the idea promotion of "the deep historical ties with the Russian peninsula", as well as facilitate the development of new pro-Russian national-cultural autonomies and organizations in Crimea;

3. 03.03.2016 –3. 03.03.2016 – the decree "On approval of regulations on the passport of DNR citizen “ came into force;

4. 4. In the temporarily occupied territory of Donbas the destruction and removal of the industrial sector of the economy is in process. According to the available data one is preparing for the exporting on RF territory the enterprises equipment (««Khartsyzsk piped enterpriseKhartsyzsk piped enterprise» » andand ««IntersplavIntersplav»»));; 5.5. 04.03.2016 - 04.03.2016 - A.Zakharchenko, so-called leader of A.Zakharchenko, so-called leader of ««DNRDNR»»,, signed the following papers, signed the following papers, adopted in Minsk: adopted in Minsk: ««On special marking of On special marking of 12 12 prioritized mine-studded districtsprioritized mine-studded districts»» and and ««On On complete complete cessation of training and drilling including field firing since cessation of training and drilling including field firing since 04.03.201604.03.2016 in in 15 15 km zone from the line of km zone from the line of separationseparation»;»;

Ongoing Situation Ongoing Situation in the framework of Ukrainian-Russian conflict in the framework of Ukrainian-Russian conflict

Up to 2 BTG 1 CTG

РТГрРТГр – – до 11до 11

RUSSIA

UKRAINE

Russian Federation Armed Russian Federation Armed Forces composition on the Forces composition on the territories of Donetsk and territories of Donetsk and

Luhansk (LNR/DNR)Luhansk (LNR/DNR)

– – up toup to 7 200 7 200 – – up toup to 117 (+110 117 (+110 at at storage bases)storage bases)

– – up toup to 460 460

– – up toup to 150 150

– – up toup to 95 95

– – up toup to 66 66 air defense air defense

systemssystems

– – up toup to 44 launcherslaunchers ««TochkaTochka--UU»»

CTGCTG – – up toup to 9 9

Up to 10 BTG 7 CTG

Up to 3 BTG 1 CTG

Up to 1 BTG

RUSSIAN FEDERATION ARMED FORCES RUSSIAN FEDERATION ARMED FORCES COMPONENT IN A FRONTIER ZONE WITH COMPONENT IN A FRONTIER ZONE WITH

UKRAINEUKRAINE

RF AF activities in the South-Eastern UkraineRF AF activities in the South-Eastern Ukraine

In the framework of intelligence activities in order to identify objects in the In the framework of intelligence activities in order to identify objects in the southeastern regions of Ukraine the following actions were used:southeastern regions of Ukraine the following actions were used: SuSu-24 – -24 – flights along South-Eastern border of Ukraine flights along South-Eastern border of Ukraine (02.03.2016 (02.03.2016 twotwo SuSu-24 -24 from the from the component of component of 43 43 separate naval assault aviation regimentseparate naval assault aviation regiment, , airfield Saky airfield Saky – – in air area of the Crimeain air area of the Crimea, , districtdistrict Zmeinyi landZmeinyi land, , in the water zone of the western part of the Black Sea in the water zone of the western part of the Black Sea ((close Romaniaclose Romania) ) and in and in the opposite directionthe opposite direction);); TuTu-214-214RR – – flights in the air area of Voronezh and Volhohrad regions from airfield flights in the air area of Voronezh and Volhohrad regions from airfield Kazan`Kazan`(«(«Kazan` aviation Kazan` aviation production enterprise named after Horbunovproduction enterprise named after Horbunov»;»; UAV of tactico-operational and tactical level in the ATO areaUAV of tactico-operational and tactical level in the ATO area , , including from the territory of including from the territory of RF (such as ForpostRF (such as Forpost – – at Mariupol` direction at Mariupol` direction ((NOVOAZOVSK, MARKINONOVOAZOVSK, MARKINO););

Activities regarding troops (forces) rearmamentActivities regarding troops (forces) rearmament) ) of the Southern military district of the Southern military district 13.02.2016 – 13.02.2016 – squadron of multirole aircrafts Su-30SM squadron of multirole aircrafts Su-30SM was formed and delivered to was formed and delivered to 43 43 separate naval assault aviation regimentseparate naval assault aviation regiment ( (SakySaky)) of Black Sea Fleet Naval Aviation of Black Sea Fleet Naval Aviation ((8 aircrafts in 8 aircrafts in total). It is expected the delivery of additional 4 aircrafts Su-30SM till the end of the year;total). It is expected the delivery of additional 4 aircrafts Su-30SM till the end of the year; 04-05.04-05.03.03.20162016 – – within the framework of state testing, the main frigate within the framework of state testing, the main frigate ««Admiral HorshkovAdmiral Horshkov»» (project 22350) continues performing tasks in the water zone of Barents Sea in the interests of the (project 22350) continues performing tasks in the water zone of Barents Sea in the interests of the rearmament of RF Black Sea Fleet .rearmament of RF Black Sea Fleet .Within the framework of airfield system improvement of Russian Airspace Forces Within the framework of airfield system improvement of Russian Airspace Forces it is it is completed the construction of the runway completed the construction of the runway (2500 (2500 m lengthm length, 45 , 45 m widthm width)),, airfieldairfield KORENOVSKKORENOVSK ((Krasnodar regionKrasnodar region) – ) – the base forthe base for 55 55 separate helicopter regiment separate helicopter regiment 1 1 combined aviation division ofcombined aviation division of 4А 4А Air Forces and Air Defence of the Southern military district.Air Forces and Air Defence of the Southern military district.

OPERATIONAL SITUATION IN THE EAST OF UKRAINEOPERATIONAL SITUATION IN THE EAST OF UKRAINECommand of 1 and 2 ORDLO Army Corps continued their measures to maintain controlled tension on the line of collision, retention initiatives and tactical misrepresentation of ATO forces . It was designatedIt was designated::-comprehensive inspections of formations, units and staffs of 1 and 2 Army Corps by the commissions from Southern Operational Commands of Russian Armed Forces (11 infantry division (Makeyevka) and 9 Marine Corps unit (Novoazovsk); -the creation of task forces (groups) of the enemy (equipped with the military weapon, prohibited by Minsk agreements) in the region of Donetsk, Spartak, Maryinka, Zaitseva, Komsomolsk, Razdolnoe, Molodizhne, Debaltsevo, Kalinovka;

- attempts to capture the territory of Donetsk industrial zone in the south-eastern part of Avdeyevka (located in the so-called "grey zone");

- preparation of the activities for the use of tactical groups in the direction of Volnovakha (including meetings with Russian curators with departure on reconnaissance in Dokuchaevsk district);

- events on the mining the areas in Donetsk direction (Zhabunki and Vesele by personnel of 11 infantry division (Makeevka).Маріуполь

Артемівськ

Донецьк

Луганськ

Станиця ЛуганськаЩастяТрьохізбенка

ГірськеПопасна

Світлодарськ

АвдіївкаПіски

Мар’їнка

Старогнатівка

Гранітне

Чермалик

SITUATION DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF SITUATION DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICTUKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT

ConclusionsConclusions::

1. 1. On the EU territory - holding by the Russian Federation active disinformation activities and events in the framework of a "hybrid war" (using news agencies, representatives of different political forces and business circles of the West-European countries);

2. 2. Near the borders of Ukraine – increasing of the Russian Joint tasks forces in the West and South-West strategic directions followed by large-scale events and re-trainings of troops (forces) of the Western and Southern Russian Army Operational Commands;

3. 3. In the area of ATO – support by Russian Federation low intensity conflict (under the strict control of the Kremlin) aimed to use the situation as a tool of constant pressure on the leadership of Ukraine;

RECONNAISSANCE ACTIVITIES OF THE RUSSIAN RECONNAISSANCE ACTIVITIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AF FEDERATION AF

There have been systematically performed flights by reconnaissance aircrafts Tu-214R, A-50U, Su-24MR of the Air-Space Forces of the RF AF along the south-eastern Ukrainian border and over the Black Sea, aimed to conduct reconnaissance of the UAF objects.

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UAVUAV “ “DOZORDOZOR-100”-100”

UAVUAV “ “HRUSHAHRUSHA””UAVUAV “ “TAKHIONTAKHION””UAVUAV “ “ORLANORLAN-10”-10”

UAVUAV “ “FORPOSTFORPOST””

UAV UAV characteristicscharacteristics

Take-off Take-off weight, kgweight, kg

Speed,Speed, km/h, maxkm/h, max..

AltitudeAltitude, , kmkm max/minmax/min..

Flight periodFlight period, , hourshours

radiusradius, , kmkm sizesize, м : , м : lengthlength//wing spanwing span

HRUSHAHRUSHA 2,42,4 120120 0,5/30,5/3 1,251,25 1010 0,2/0,480,2/0,48HRANATHRANAT-1-1HRANATHRANAT -2 -2HRANATHRANAT -3 -3HRANATHRANAT -4 -4

2,42,43,53,5773030

6060120120120120140140

1,51,50,60,62,02,02,02,0

1,251,251,01,02,02,06,06,0

101015152525100100

TAKHIONTAKHION 6,96,9 120120 44 22 4040 0.61/20.61/2ORLANORLAN-10-10 1414 150150 5,05,0 44 100100 1,1/2,41,1/2,4FORPOSTFORPOST 454454 204204 5,8/0,055,8/0,05 17,517,5 150-250150-250 5,8/8,55,8/8,5

DOZOR-100 95 170 5,0 10 1200 3,0/5,4

HRANAT-1

HRANAT -2

HRANAT -3

HRANAT -4

RF AF RECONNAISSANCE UAV USED IN THE SOUTH-EASTERN PART OF UKRAINE

UAV characteristics requirements RF AF UAV classification

long range (more than 500 km) IV DOZOR-100

middle range (from 100 to 500 km) III FORPOSTFORPOST

short range (up to 100 km) II ORLANORLAN-10-10,, TAKHION, HRANATTAKHION, HRANAT -4 -4

short range (up to 25 km) I HRUSHA, HRANAT (1,2,3)HRUSHA, HRANAT (1,2,3)

GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF MILITARY COOPERATION AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS OF THE GENERAL STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE

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