Donesk: explosions near the government building. General eviction order
If there is a casus belli, or a false flag, between Ukraine and Russia it will not be in the direct borders, but in the warm regions of the separatist republics of Donesk and Lugansk, not recognized, but managed by pro-Russians.
In Donesk, the authorities ordered the eviction of the city in view of an expected attack by the Ukrainian army. On a small scale what is feared on the Russian-Ukrainian border is repeated, in this case, however, with Kiev on the side of the attackers.
In the evening, an explosion was heard near the Donesk government building, which created a certain panic and a lot of confusion, just what is not necessary in this situation.
These are the real dangerous provocations, which can lead to uncontrolled escalation.
When asked if we are going to war, the president of the separatist republic replied "unfortunately YES"
RIA is quoting the head of the Russian-backed Donetsk People's Republic responding to the question of whether things are moving towards a war, and he says "unfortunately, yes" #Ukraine #Russia
– Michael A. Horowitz (@ michaelh992) February 18, 2022
During a press conference in Moscow with Belarusian leader Lukashenko, Putin seemed to have a more conciliatory tone:
- * PUTIN: Russia is not opposed to security council talks on US proposals;
- * PUTIN: Kiev must discuss the conflict with the separatists;
- * PUTIN: Military exercises in Belarus are only defensive.
The narratives of the opposite side claim the opposite. Blinken speaks without any problem of imminent invasion, while Ukrainian soldiers train in the ruins of Chernobyl simulating urban combat in a ghostly environment, but not so insecure (the radiation allows even short tourist visits, even if it is not very clear to see what…)
This is an excerpt from the letter from the President of the Republic of Donesk to the townspeople inviting them to evacuate the city:
Dear residents of the Donetsk People's Republic! Countrymen!
In recent months, we have seen a daily increase in the number of military personnel and lethal weapons from Ukraine, including the Smerch and Uragan multiple launch systems, NLAW rocket launchers, as well as Javelins and Stinger along the entire line of contact.
Today their guns are aimed at civilians, us and our children.
The enemy's armed forces are in combat formations and are ready for the energetic capture of the Donbass.
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will soon give the order to the military to go on the offensive, to implement a plan to invade the territory of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics.
I appeal to all the inhabitants of our state.
The Armed Forces of the Donetsk People's Republic, having experience in conducting military operations, are constantly combat ready, fully capable of protecting the civilian population and infrastructure.
However, when the enemy bombs the Republic settlements, the life and health of our citizens can be endangered. So from today Friday 18 February, the departure of the civilian population for Russia is organized
Here are the eviction scenes from the local orphanage
Many Donesk citizens also have Russian passports. Furthermore, the Moscow Duma has asked Putin to recognize these republics as independent states.
You understand that the situation is not calm and, above all, it lends itself to provocation from both sides.
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