Ukraine army starts active operations. Biggest tank attack since WWII

Ukraine army tanks near Donetsk. Photo: ZIK/EPA/OLGA IVASHCHENKO

The cease-fire, so far abided with by Ukraine army in Donbas, seems to be over, with the orders given to Ukrainian servicemen to start active operations, president’s adviser Yury Biriukov wrote in Facebook Jan. 18.

At 6:00 this morning, Ukraine artillery opened massive fire on rebels’ positions. For several months since September, the army has been allowed only to return enemy fire.

“We will show now how we can kick them in the teeth,” Biriukov wrote.

In a daring operation near the Donetsk airport, Ukraine army tanks advanced for several kilometers into Donetsk to save the airport defenders, TCH reports Jan. 18.

On their way, tank men had to outpower strong defense facilities. It was the biggest tank attack since WWII. Ukrainians fought for their country, Russians - to follow their madman Putin’s orders, TCH reports.

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