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{{Short description|Rocket strike on a Ukrainian highway checkpoint}} |
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| title = Volnovakha bus attack |
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| partof = [[War in Donbass]] |
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| location = Donetsk–Mariupol road ({{Jct|country=UKR|H|20}}) at [[Buhas]], near [[Volnovakha]]<br />[[Donetsk Oblast]], Ukraine<ref>{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Ten killed, 13 injured after shell hits bus at roadblock near Volnovakha – regional administration|url=http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/244176.html|newspaper=Interfax-Ukraine|date=13 January 2015|access-date=1 July 2016}}</ref> |
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| target = Buhas checkpoint |
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| date = 13 January 2015 |
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| fatalities = 12<ref name=" |
| fatalities = 12<ref name="DeadWoundedMinistry">{{cite press release|script-title=ru:Список погибших и раненых, пострадавших в результате террористического акта на пункте пропуска под г.Волновахой|trans-title=List of dead and wounded victims as a result of the terrorist attack on the checkpoint in Volnovakha|url=http://mvs.gov.ua/mvs/control/donetsk/ru/publish/article/156032|language=ru|publisher=Interior Ministry of Ukraine in Donetsk Region|date=14 January 2015|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref> |
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| injuries = 18<ref name=" |
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| perpetrators= [[Donetsk People's Republic]] (per Ukraine)<br />[[Armed Forces of Ukraine|Ukrainian Armed Forces]] (per Russia) |
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| susperps = [[Donetsk People's Republic]] (alleged by Ukraine);<br>Rogue Ukrainian battalion/ anti-personnel mine(alleged by DPR);<ref>bellingcat [https://www.bellingcat.com/news/uk-and-europe/2015/01/18/unpicking-the-donetsk-peoples-republics-tangled-volnovakha-bus-massacre-narrative/ dprs tangled narrative]</ref>[[Armed Forces of Ukraine]] alleged by Russia<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150117152231/http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/2645738 Moscow blames Ukrainian military in shelling of a bus in Donbas]. Kommersant. 14 January 2015</ref> |
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{{Campaignbox 2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine}} |
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The '''Volnovakha bus attack''' was an attack on a highway checkpoint near the village of Buhas outside of the [[Volnovakha]] municipality in the [[Donetsk Oblast]], |
The '''Volnovakha bus attack''' was an attack on a highway [[security checkpoint|checkpoint]] near the village of [[Buhas]] outside of the [[Volnovakha]] municipality in the [[Donetsk Oblast]], Ukraine on 13 January 2015. It resulted in the deaths of 12 passengers of an intercity bus and injuries to 18 others in the area. The attack was the largest single loss of life since the signing of the [[Minsk Protocol]] in September 2014, which attempted to halt the [[War in Donbas (2014–2022)|War in Donbass]]. The incident has been labeled an "act of terror" by both the Ukrainian authorities<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.unian.net/society/1031447-prokuratura-rassleduet-obstrel-avtobusa-pod-volnovahoy-po-state-terakt.html|script-title=ru:Прокуратура расследует обстрел автобуса под Волновахой по статье "теракт"|trans-title=The Office of Public Prosecutor is investigating the Volnovakha bus attack as an "act of terror"|agency=Unian|language=ru|date=13 January 2016|access-date=24 January 2015}}</ref> as well as the rebels.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.interfax.ru/world/417888 |title=В ДНР возбудили уголовное дело по факту обстрела автобуса под Волновахой |trans-title=Criminal investigation opened in the Donetsk Region into the attack on the bus in Volnovakha |agency=[[Interfax]] |language=ru |access-date=24 January 2015}}</ref> |
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Initially |
Initially, [[separatist]]s took responsibility for this incident, which they thought was a successful destruction of the Ukrainian [[roadblock]]. After the information about civilian bus hit the news, they denied having "even technical possibilities" to shell that area.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.interpretermag.com/ukraine-live-day-330-donetsk-airport-control-tower-collapses/#6196 | title=Did Separatists Boast of Attack on Checkpoint That Killed 10 Civilians Before Trying To Blame Ukraine? | publisher=The Interpreter Magazine | date=2015-01-13 | access-date=2015-01-13}}</ref> [[OSCE]] Special Monitoring Mission inspecting the place of incident assessed from its study of five craters that they were caused by "rockets fired from a north-north-eastern direction".<ref name="OSCE15Jan15">{{cite web|url=http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm/135211|title=Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 18:00 (Kyiv time)|publisher=OSCE|date=17 January 2015|access-date=18 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118005628/http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm/135211|archive-date=18 January 2015}}</ref> [[Human Rights Watch|HRW]] investigation has concluded that "The attacked checkpoint is the northern-most government checkpoint before the front line with rebel forces. The tube-like shape of the craters clearly indicated that the rockets had come from the northeast."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-03 |title=Ukraine: Rising Civilian Death Toll {{!}} Human Rights Watch |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/02/03/ukraine-rising-civilian-death-toll |access-date=2023-11-22 |language=en}}</ref> |
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The checkpoint named "Buhas" is located on the [[ |
The checkpoint named "Buhas" is located on the [[Highway H20 (Ukraine)|H20 highway]] at the intersection with another road accessing the city of Volnovakha. Beside Buhas and Volnovakha, there also is a village of Blyzhnie. |
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==Attack== |
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[[File:MLRS attack on K2 blockpost near Volnovakha (CCTV).webm|thumb|left|Video from a tower camera near the checkpoint.]] |
[[File:MLRS attack on K2 blockpost near Volnovakha (CCTV).webm|thumb|left|Video from a tower camera near the checkpoint.]] |
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[[File:MLRS attack on K2 blockpost near Volnovakha (dashcam).webm|thumb|Video of explosion near the bus filmed on a car [[dashcam]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GENhYdERav4 Full size video (Russian non-normative lexicon)]. YouTube</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiVmKcrgxv4 Same video zoomed and slowed]. YouTube.</ref>]] |
[[File:MLRS attack on K2 blockpost near Volnovakha (dashcam).webm|thumb|Video of explosion near the bus filmed on a car [[dashcam]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GENhYdERav4 Full size video (Russian non-normative lexicon)]. YouTube</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiVmKcrgxv4 Same video zoomed and slowed]. YouTube.</ref>]] |
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On 13 January, a bus was carrying civilians moving northward to [[Donetsk]] from the village of Zlatoustivka (Zlatoustovka) and passing a small city of [[Volnovakha]]<ref>{{Cite news|url = |
On 13 January, a bus was carrying civilians moving northward to [[Donetsk]] from the village of Zlatoustivka (Zlatoustovka) and passing a small city of [[Volnovakha]]<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30798426|title = Ukraine conflict: Shell hits bus 'killing 10' in Buhas|date = January 13, 2015|work = BBC}}</ref> on the Donetsk-Mariupol road ([[Highway H20 (Ukraine)|H20 highway]]). Approaching the zone controlled by the [[Donetsk People's Republic]], the bus stopped at the checkpoint for passport control. Soon thereafter the checkpoint was fired upon, with multiple rockets landing next to the line of vehicles, including the bus. Shrapnel from a round tore through and completely disabled the bus, while killing and injuring several passengers. Ten people perished on site, while two more died soon after being brought to the hospital in Volnovakha.<ref name="DeadWoundedMinistry" /> |
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⚫ | The [[Ukrainian government]]'s official version states that pro-Russian militants tried to shell positions near the Buhas checkpoint, which is {{convert|35|km|mi}} from the city of [[Donetsk]]. Donetsk Prosecutor's Office reported that militants fired more than 40 shells at the highway despite knowing the fact that it had been used only by civilians.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2015/01/13/7054924/|title = Прокуратура: Бойовики випустили по блокпосту під Волновахою 40 снарядів (in Ukrainian)|date = January 13, 2015|work = Українська Правда}}</ref> An official of the Donetsk Oblast Interior Ministry said, "It was a direct hit on an intercity bus".<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://news.yahoo.com/least-six-ukraine-civilians-killed-rocket-hits-bus-141244434.html|title = Eleven Ukraine civilians killed when rocket hits bus|date = January 13, 2015|work = Yahoo News}}</ref> |
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Video from a tower camera near the checkpoint shows number of explosions just north of the checkpoint, while another video from a private car that was in the line at checkpoint shows an explosion right next to the road. At same time in internet started to circulate photos that the checkpoint could have been set with mines. |
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⚫ | The Ukrainian government's official version states that pro-Russian militants tried to shell positions near the Buhas checkpoint, which is {{convert|35|km|mi}} from the city of [[Donetsk]]. Donetsk Prosecutor's Office reported that militants fired more than 40 shells |
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According to the head of the main command center of the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine]] Bohdan Bondar, the attack was launched from the center of [[Dokuchaievsk]] ([[city of regional significance (Ukraine)|city]] surrounded by the [[Volnovakha Raion]]), which is less than {{convert|35|km|mi}} away, as a provocation. When the attack happened, "there were reporters of local and Russian TV channels… who came there to film how our troops |
According to the head of the main command center of the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine]], Bohdan Bondar, the attack was launched from the center of [[Dokuchaievsk]] ([[city of regional significance (Ukraine)|city]] surrounded by the [[Volnovakha Raion]]), which is less than {{convert|35|km|mi}} away, as a provocation. When the attack happened, "there were reporters of local and Russian TV channels… who came there to film how our troops would return fire on the center of the city". The Ukrainian military labelled the incident a "provocation." Despite this, Ukrainian forces did not return fire.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/244242.html|title = Ukrainian military label shelling of passenger bus near Volnovakha as provocation|date = January 13, 2015|work = Interfax-Ukraine}}</ref> |
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[[Donetsk People's Republic]] denied any involvement and said that the attack might have been staged by Ukrainian |
The [[Donetsk People's Republic]] denied any involvement and said that the attack might have been staged by [[Ukrainian Army]]. Andrei Purgin, a [[Donetsk Republic (political party)|Donetsk Republic]] party politician, said that "We don't have the capability to shell this checkpoint either from the side of [[Telmanove]] or Yelenivka. The Ukrainian side has to figure out what has happened deep in its territory. It's very far from the contact line". [[Denis Pushilin]], another DPR leader, said that nearest rebel artillery was 50 km away, too far to reach the attack site. At the same time, [[NewsFront (website)|NewsFront]] published a video of some militant leader{{clarify|plural?|date=April 2022}} boasting about a successful attack on [[Hranitne, Volnovakha Raion|Hranitne]] from [[Telmanove]].<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvHQH-W6s7g#t=74|title = Denis Pushilin: Shelled bus is a provocation of the Ukrainian side|date = January 13, 2015|work = [[NewsFront (website)|NewsFront]]}}</ref> The attack on Hranitne resulted in death of a 2-year-old child.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.censor.net.ua/photo_news/319840/terrorists_boast_shelling_of_hranitne_which_killed_twoyearold_girl_photo|title=Terrorists boast shelling of Hranitne which killed two-year-old girl|date=January 14, 2015|work=Censor.Net|access-date=May 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.censor.net.ua/news/319802/two_year_old_girl_perished_in_hranitne_village_due_to_militants_shelling_two_people_from_the_shelled|title=Two year old girl perished in Hranitne village due to militants' shelling. Two people from the shelled bus died in hospital – Head of Donetsk police|work=Censor.Net|date=January 13, 2015|access-date=May 26, 2017}}</ref> |
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An OSCE report confirmed that a [[Grad rocket]] had struck the bus, and said that DPR forces, the Russian Armed Forces, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces would conduct a joint investigation into the incident.<ref name="OSCE14JAN">{{cite press release | url=http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm/134636 | title=Spot report by the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, 14 January 2015: 12 civilians killed and 17 wounded when a rocket exploded close to a civilian bus near Volnovakha | publisher=Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe | date=14 January 2015 | |
An OSCE report confirmed that a [[Grad rocket]] from north-northeast<ref name="OSCE15Jan15" /> had struck the bus, and said that [[Russian separatist forces in Donbas|DPR forces]], the [[Russian Armed Forces]], and the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine|Ukrainian Armed Forces]] would conduct a joint investigation into the incident.<ref name="OSCE14JAN">{{cite press release | url=http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm/134636 | title=Spot report by the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, 14 January 2015: 12 civilians killed and 17 wounded when a rocket exploded close to a civilian bus near Volnovakha | publisher=Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe | date=14 January 2015 | access-date=15 January 2015}}</ref> Ukrainian president [[Petro Poroshenko]] blamed the attack on separatist insurgents, and declared a day of national mourning.<ref name="UT15JAN">{{cite news | url=http://uatoday.tv/politics/osce-confirms-grad-strike-on-east-ukraine-bus-and-says-insurgents-will-be-included-in-investigation-402988.html | title=OSCE confirms Grad strike on east Ukraine bus and says insurgents will be included in investigation | work=Ukraine Today | date=15 January 2015 | access-date=15 January 2015}}</ref> |
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== Legal == |
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On 17 January 2017 Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs filed a suit with the [[International Court of Justice]], accusing the Russian Federation of "acts of terrorism, discrimination, and unlawful aggression" against Ukraine. The attack on Volnovakha was cited by Ukraine as an example of Russia supporting illegal armed groups engaged in terrorist activities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2017/01/17/Ukraine-files-suit-against-Russia-in-Hague-court-for-aggression/1781484674312/|title=Ukraine files suit against Russia in Hague court for 'aggression'|publisher=UPI}}</ref> |
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==Reactions== |
==Reactions== |
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[[File:Je suis Volnovakha.jpg|thumbnail|As a response to the terror attack, a copycat version of the [[Je suis Charlie|''Je Suis Charlie'']] sign was held up in Kyiv during a protest against the incident.]] |
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⚫ | {{flagicon|Ukraine}} '''Ukraine''' – President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said the attack "chilled the heart", and blamed rebel forces for the attack. He said "These deaths are on the conscience of the [[Donetsk People's Republic|DPR]] and [[Luhansk People's Republic|LPR]] gangs and on those who stand behind them". He compared the [[Charlie Hebdo shooting]] with events in Volnovakha and called the world to unite in the fight against terrorism.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/32052.html|title = Address of the President of Ukraine|date = January 13, 2015|work = Press office of President}}</ref> Additionally, he posted on Facebook an image of a bullet-riddled bus above the caption "je suis Volnovakha" while others carried signs in peaceful protest.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/Ukraine-jumps-on-Je-suis-Charlie-bandwagon-387856|title=Ukraine jumps on 'Je suis Charlie' bandwagon |date=15 January 2015|author=Sam Sokol|work=Jerusalem Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/ukraine_in_russian/2015/01/150115_ru_s_mourning_day | title = В Украине день траура по погибшим под Волновахой | work = BBC in Ukrainian | date = January 15, 2015 }}</ref> At the same time [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ukraine)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine]] made a statement stressing that the tragedy couldn't have been a coincidence, but was intentionally committed by the terrorist groups supported by [[Russia|the Russian Federation]], and called the world to resolutely condemn this terrible terrorist act as well as all their crimes against humanity.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://mfa.gov.ua/en/press-center/comments/2680-zajava-mzs-ukrajini|title =Statement of the MFA |date = January 13, 2015|work = Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine}}</ref> Prime Minister of Ukraine [[Arseniy Yatsenyuk]] and the head of the [[Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kyiv Patriarchate]] [[Filaret (Denysenko)|Patriarch Filaret]] in their statements called the international community to recognise [[Donetsk People's Republic|DPR]] and [[Luhansk People's Republic|LPR]] as [[List of designated terrorist organizations|terrorist organizations]].<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.kmu.gov.ua/control/publish/article?art_id=247868902|title = Arseniy Yatsenyuk: The so-called DPR and LPR must be recognized by the entire international community as terrorist organizations|date = January 14, 2015|work = Department of Information and Communication of the Secretariat of the CMU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.cerkva.info/en/news/patriarch/6151-zjava-patr-zupynyty-teroryzm.html|title = Stop terrorism!|date = January 13, 2015|work = Patriarch of Kyiv and All Rus-Ukraine Philaret. Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate }}</ref> After that [[Verkhovna Rada]] asked for the same.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://iportal.rada.gov.ua/en/news/News/101947.html|title = APPEAL To the European Parliament, the Parliamentary Assembly of The Council of Europe, National Parliaments of the EU Member States, The USA, Canada, Japan and Australia on the Mass Shooting of People Near the Town of Volnovakha in Ukraine|date = January 14, 2015|work = The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine}}</ref> January 15 was declared as [[National day of mourning|the Day of Mourning]] for the people murdered by terrorists.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/32056.html|title = January 15 is the Day of Mourning for the people murdered by terrorists|date = January 14, 2015|work = Press office of President}}</ref> State officials paid a tribute to the perished by a minute of silence.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHAXzwSNa3E Minute of Silence for Volnovakha Victims: Ukrainian MPs mourn 13 killed in insurgent bus attack]. Ukraine Today (YouTube). 14 January 2015</ref> On Sunday January 18, hundreds peacefully marched in [[Odesa]] and in Kyiv near [[Maidan Nezalezhnosti|Independence Square]] carrying ''Je Suis Volnovakha'' and ''Я Волноваха'' placards.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://bigstory.ap.org/article/0c9360d4d4d24ba7923c72112bcfd452/ukraine-leader-vows-retake-separatist-held-east | title = Ukraine leader vows to retake separatist-held east | date = 18 January 2015 | agency = Associated Press | author = Peter Leonard | access-date = 20 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/news_in_brief/2015/01/150118_hk_poroshenko_maydan | title = Порошенко на акції у Києві заявив про єдність українців | work = BBC in Ukrainian | date = 18 January 2015 | access-date = 20 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/150119/ukraine-kyiv-je-suis-volnovakha-rally | author = Dan Peleschuk| work = [[GlobalPost]] | date = 19 January 2015 | title = #JeSuis … Volnovakha? | access-date = 24 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.euronews.com/2015/01/18/ukrainians-remember-13-killed-in-volnovakha | title = Ukrainians remember 13 killed in Volnovakha | work = [[EuroNews]] | date = 18 January 2015 | access-date = 24 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://fakty.ua/194112-v-odesse-proshla-akciya-ya---volnovaha | title = В Одессе прошла акция "Я – Волноваха" (фото) | trans-title = 'I am Volnovakha' rally in Odesa | author = Alexander Levit | work = [[Fakty i Kommentarii]] |date = 18 January 2015 | access-date = 24 January 2015}}</ref> |
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⚫ | {{flagicon|European Union}} '''[[European Union]]''' – [[European External Action Service]] made a statement, in which expressed condolences to the families of those who died. They underlined the need for strict observation of [[Minsk Protocol|the ceasefire]]. "A lasting ceasefire remains key to the success of the current efforts to reach a sustainable political solution, based on respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity".<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150113_01_en.htm|title = Statement by the Spokesperson on the death of civilians in eastern Ukraine|date = January 13, 2015|work = European External Action Service}}</ref> On January 15 [[Members of the European Parliament 2014–19|Members of]] [[European Parliament|the European Parliament]] strongly condemned Russia's "aggressive and expansionist policy" and "the acts of terrorism and criminal behaviour committed by [[United Armed Forces of Novorossiya|the separatists and other irregular forces in Eastern Ukraine]]". They supported the policy of sanctions, which should stay in place until Russia changes its aggressive policy in Ukraine, respects the ceasefire, withdraws its troops, stops supporting separatists, exchanges all prisoners and restores Ukraine's control over its whole territory, including [[Crimea]], and called to broaden the range of sanctions in the event of further Russian actions destabilising Ukraine. The European Parliament noted that since [[Council of the European Union|the Council]] lifted the arms embargo on Ukraine on 16 July, there are "no objections" to EU countries supplying defensive arms to Ukraine, and suggested that the EU consider helping Ukraine to enhance its defence capabilities. Also they asked [[European Commission|the Commission]] to develop a communication strategy to counter the Russian propaganda campaign, paying attention to its "information war", the EU to deliver "more substantial technical assistance" to help Ukraine to implement reforms and to do more to help tackle its humanitarian crisis, including Crimea.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/content/20150109IPR06321/html/Ukraine-MEPs-condemn-terrorist-acts-and-say-sanctions-against-Russia-must-stay|title = Ukraine: MEPs condemn terrorist acts and say sanctions against Russia must stay|date = January 15, 2015|work = European Parliament / News }}</ref> |
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{{flagicon|Canada}} '''[[Canada]]''' — [[John Baird (Canadian politician)|John Baird]], Foreign Minister of Canada said, "The deadly attack against passengers on a bus in Eastern Ukraine is a reprehensible and unjustifiable act. The ongoing aggression by [[United Armed Forces of Novorossiya|Russian-sponsored militants]] is in violation of [[Minsk Protocol|the Minsk ceasefire agreements]] and must end immediately. This is one of the deadliest attacks against civilians since the signing of the ceasefire agreements and comes after an increased level of violence over recent days. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of this attack. Together with our allies and partners, Canada will continue to stand by Ukraine in resisting Russian aggression".<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2015/01/13c.aspx|title = Statement on Deadly Attack on Bus in Ukraine |date = January 13, 2015|accessdate = |website = |work = Media Relations Office. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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{{flagicon|United States}} '''[[United States]]''' — [[United States Department of State|State Department]] spokeswoman [[Marie Harf]] condemned the bus attack and intense fighting around the Donetsk international airport and said that these attacks were "just the latest egregious violations of [[Minsk Protocol|the commitments]] made by the [[Novorossiya (confederation)|Russian-backed separatists]]".<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2015/01/235916.htm#UKRAINE|title = Daily Press Briefing|last = |first = |date = January 13, 2015|work = U.S. Departament of State|access-date = }}</ref> |
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{{flagicon|Albania}} '''[[Albania]]''' — [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Albania)|Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] expressed its deep sorrow on the tragic event of the attack, extended its deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims who were on the bus and hopes for the rapid healing of the wounded persons. The MFA also urged the parties involved in the conflict in Ukraine to refrain from new acts of violence, in order to avoid further escalation of the situation and to return to the negotiating table to find a peaceful solution, in full compliance with [[Minsk Protocol]].<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.punetejashtme.gov.al/en/press-office/press-releases/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-reacts-on-the-bus-attack-in-ukraine|title = Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacts on the bus attack in Ukraine|last = |first = |date = January 14, 2015|work = Ministry of Foreign Affairs|access-date = }}</ref> |
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{{flagicon|France}} '''[[France]]''' — President of France [[François Hollande]] expressed condolences over the tragedy during a phone conversation with President of Ukraine [[Petro Poroshenko]].<ref name="franceandgermany">{{Cite news|url =http://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/32058.html|title =Petro Poroshenko has held a phone conversation with Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande |date = January 14, 2015|work =Press office of President |access-date = }}</ref> |
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{{flagicon|Germany}} '''[[Germany]]''' — Chancellor of Germany [[Angela Merkel]] expressed condolences over the tragedy during a phone conversation with President of Ukraine [[Petro Poroshenko]].<ref name="franceandgermany" /> |
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{{flagicon|Latvia}} '''[[Latvia]]''' — [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Latvia)|Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] conveyed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Ukrainian people over the rocket attack on a passenger bus. "This tragic event confirms again the urgency of reaching a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine, based on respect for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity", the MFA underlined.<ref>{{Cite news|url =http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/latest-news/44143-latvia-expresses-condolences-to-relatives-who-lost-their-loved-ones-and-to-the-ukrainian-people-concerning-the-rocket-attack-on-a-passenger-bus|title =Latvia Expresses Condolences to Relatives who Lost Their Loved Ones and to the Ukrainian People Concerning the Rocket Attack on a Passenger Bus |date = January 14, 2015|work =Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia |access-date = }}</ref> |
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[[File:OSCE logo.svg|35px|link=Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe]] '''[[Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|OSCE]]''', {{flagicon|Serbia}} '''[[Serbia]]''' — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Serbia’s Foreign Minister [[Ivica Dačić]] strongly condemned the incident, expressed condolences to the families of the victims and called on "all sides to immediately halt the use of force, exercise restraint, return to negotiating table and implementing both [[Minsk Protocol|the letter and the spirit of the Minsk documents]]".<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.osce.org/cio/134321|title = OSCE Chairperson-in-Office strongly condemns deadly attack on bus in eastern Ukraine, urges immediate ceasefire|last = |first = |date = January 14, 2015|work = Communication and Media Relations Section. OSCE Secretariat|access-date = }}</ref> |
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{{flagicon|Poland}} '''[[Poland]]''' — [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Poland)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland]] strongly condemned this attack on a passenger bus, sent the condolences to the loved ones of the victims, wished those injured a quick recovery. "Our thoughts go out to the Ukrainians on this day of national mourning", the MFA said. Also Poland called on all sides of the conflict to respect and implement [[Minsk Protocol|the Minsk peace agreement]], and to stop using and withdraw heavy weapons, in particular from the so-called buffer zone.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.msz.gov.pl/en/news/mfa_statement_on_bus_attack_near_volnovakha|title = MFA statement on bus attack near Volnovakha |last = |first = |date = January 14, 2015|work = MFA Press Spokesman Marcin Wojciechowski. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Republic of Poland |access-date = }}</ref> |
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{{flagicon|Great Britain}} '''[[United Kingdom]]''' — [[David Lidington]], Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, stated at his official Twitter account, "Strongly condemn attack at Volnovakha checkpoint. Tragic loss of life underlines need for genuine ceasefire in East Ukraine".<ref>[http://twitter.com/DLidington/status/555333670505308160 David Lidington, an official Twitter account] January 14, 2015</ref> |
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{{flagicon|UNO}} '''[[United Nations]]''' — Secretary-General of the United Nations [[Ban Ki-moon]] strongly condemned the shelling of a bus and called for the investigation and justice. He exhorted all sides to respect the ceasefire and return to the implementation of [[Minsk Protocol|the Minsk agreements]], which remain a solid base for resolving [[War in Donbass|the conflict]].<ref>{{Cite news|url =http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=8324|title =Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Ukraine|date = January 14, 2015|work =Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. United Nations |access-date = }}</ref> The [[UN Security Council]] also adopted a separate statement condemning the attack on a civilian vehicle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150117154249/http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sc11733.doc.htm Security Council Press Statement on Killing of Bus Passengers in Donetsk Region, Ukraine]. [[United Nations]] website. 13 January 2015</ref> |
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{{flagicon|Belarus}} '''[[Belarus]]''' — [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Belarus)|Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] expressed their deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. "This tragic incident once again proves the need for an immediate ceasefire as provided by [[Minsk Protocol|the Minsk arrangements]]. We are calling for immediate resuming the work of the Trilateral Contact Group to make urgent decisions in order to resolve the situation in the region and prevent new victims on the territory of our brotherly nation", The Ministry stated.<ref>{{Cite news|url =http://mfa.gov.by/en/press/news_mfa/d45f4be0b43ee77c.html|title =Statement of Foreign Ministry in connection with tragic death of civilians as a result of bus blast at checkpoint near Volnovakha|date = January 15, 2015|work =Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus |access-date = }}</ref> |
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{{flagicon|Finland}} '''[[Finland]]''' — President of the Republic of Finland [[Sauli Niinistö]] expressed his deep condolences to the Ukrainian people on the Day of Mourning during presentation of Ukraine’s Ambassador to Finland A. Olefirov his Credentials to the President.<ref>{{Cite news|url =http://finland.mfa.gov.ua/en/press-center/news/31665-posol-ukrajini-u-finlyandiji-vruchiv-virchi-gramoti|title =Ambassador of Ukraine to Finland presented his Credentials|date = January 15, 2015|work =Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Finland. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine |access-date = }}</ref> |
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{{flagicon|Georgia}} '''[[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]''' — [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia|Georgian Foreign Ministry]] expressed its concern over the death of innocent people caused by a missile in Volnovakha and conveyed its condolences to the families of the victims. "This tragedy provides a direct proof to how much importance needs to be attached to full compliance with the ceasefire agreement in order to avoid civilian casualties. |
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The Georgian Foreign Ministry maintains that respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognized borders, must be a fundamental principle upon which to base the political settlement of the conflict in East Ukraine", the Ministry stated.<ref>{{Cite news|url =http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=59&info_id=18565|title =Statement of the Georgian Foreign Ministry in reaction to the tragedy in Volnovakha|date = January 15, 2015|work =Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia |access-date = }}</ref> |
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⚫ | {{flagicon|Russia}} '''Russia''' – [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia)|Russian Foreign Ministry]]'s envoy for human rights, democracy and the supremacy of law [[Konstantin Dolgov]] said that shelling of a passenger bus in eastern Ukraine undermines efforts to reach a peace settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. "Kyiv continues to blatantly violate human rights", he underlined. Moscow "demands an impartial investigation of this crime... and punishment of those responsible".<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://itar-tass.com/en/russia/771025|title = Moscow resents shelling of passenger bus in Donbass – Russian diplomat|date = January 14, 2015|work = Russian News Agency "TASS"}}</ref> The Russian officials offered their condolences to the families and friends of the victims.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150117153428/http://www.russianembassy.org/article/comment-by-the-information-and-press-department-on-the-bus-tragedy-in-ukraine Comment by the Information and Press Department on the bus tragedy in Ukraine]. Russian embassy in Washington, DC.</ref> |
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{{flagicon|Ireland}} '''[[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]''' — Minister of State for European Affairs and Data Protection [[Dara Murphy]] condemned this dreadful terrorist attack and expressed his solidarity with Ukraine in the peace restoration process on its territory during his meeting with Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland S. Reva.<ref>{{Cite news|url =http://ireland.mfa.gov.ua/en/press-center/news/31619-irlandija-pidtrimuje-jevrointegracijni-pragnennya-ukrajini |title =Ireland supports Ukraine’s EU integration aspirations |date = January 15, 2015|work =Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine |access-date = }}</ref> |
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{{flagicon|Belarus}} '''Belarus''' – [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Belarus)|Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] expressed their deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. "This tragic incident once again proves the need for an immediate ceasefire as provided by [[Minsk Protocol|the Minsk arrangements]]. We are calling for immediate resuming the work of the Trilateral Contact Group to make urgent decisions in order to resolve the situation in the region and prevent new victims on the territory of our brotherly nation", The Ministry stated.<ref>{{Cite news|url =http://mfa.gov.by/en/press/news_mfa/d45f4be0b43ee77c.html|title =Statement of Foreign Ministry in connection with tragic death of civilians as a result of bus blast at checkpoint near Volnovakha|date = January 15, 2015|work =Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:01, 8 February 2024
Volnovakha bus attack | |
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Part of the War in Donbass | |
Location | Donetsk–Mariupol road ( H 20) at Buhas, near Volnovakha Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine[1] |
Coordinates | 47°36′45.4″N 37°31′45.5″E / 47.612611°N 37.529306°E |
Date | 13 January 2015 c. 14:30 EET (UTC+2) |
Target | Buhas checkpoint |
Attack type | Rocket strike |
Weapons | MRL BM-21 Grad |
Deaths | 12[2] |
Injured | 18[2] |
Perpetrators | Donetsk People's Republic (per Ukraine) Ukrainian Armed Forces (per Russia) |
Motive | attack on fortified facilities |
The Volnovakha bus attack was an attack on a highway checkpoint near the village of Buhas outside of the Volnovakha municipality in the Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on 13 January 2015. It resulted in the deaths of 12 passengers of an intercity bus and injuries to 18 others in the area. The attack was the largest single loss of life since the signing of the Minsk Protocol in September 2014, which attempted to halt the War in Donbass. The incident has been labeled an "act of terror" by both the Ukrainian authorities[3] as well as the rebels.[4]
Initially, separatists took responsibility for this incident, which they thought was a successful destruction of the Ukrainian roadblock. After the information about civilian bus hit the news, they denied having "even technical possibilities" to shell that area.[5] OSCE Special Monitoring Mission inspecting the place of incident assessed from its study of five craters that they were caused by "rockets fired from a north-north-eastern direction".[6] HRW investigation has concluded that "The attacked checkpoint is the northern-most government checkpoint before the front line with rebel forces. The tube-like shape of the craters clearly indicated that the rockets had come from the northeast."[7]
The checkpoint named "Buhas" is located on the H20 highway at the intersection with another road accessing the city of Volnovakha. Beside Buhas and Volnovakha, there also is a village of Blyzhnie.
Attack
On 13 January, a bus was carrying civilians moving northward to Donetsk from the village of Zlatoustivka (Zlatoustovka) and passing a small city of Volnovakha[10] on the Donetsk-Mariupol road (H20 highway). Approaching the zone controlled by the Donetsk People's Republic, the bus stopped at the checkpoint for passport control. Soon thereafter the checkpoint was fired upon, with multiple rockets landing next to the line of vehicles, including the bus. Shrapnel from a round tore through and completely disabled the bus, while killing and injuring several passengers. Ten people perished on site, while two more died soon after being brought to the hospital in Volnovakha.[2]
The Ukrainian government's official version states that pro-Russian militants tried to shell positions near the Buhas checkpoint, which is 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the city of Donetsk. Donetsk Prosecutor's Office reported that militants fired more than 40 shells at the highway despite knowing the fact that it had been used only by civilians.[11] An official of the Donetsk Oblast Interior Ministry said, "It was a direct hit on an intercity bus".[12]
According to the head of the main command center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Bohdan Bondar, the attack was launched from the center of Dokuchaievsk (city surrounded by the Volnovakha Raion), which is less than 35 kilometres (22 mi) away, as a provocation. When the attack happened, "there were reporters of local and Russian TV channels… who came there to film how our troops would return fire on the center of the city". The Ukrainian military labelled the incident a "provocation." Despite this, Ukrainian forces did not return fire.[13]
The Donetsk People's Republic denied any involvement and said that the attack might have been staged by Ukrainian Army. Andrei Purgin, a Donetsk Republic party politician, said that "We don't have the capability to shell this checkpoint either from the side of Telmanove or Yelenivka. The Ukrainian side has to figure out what has happened deep in its territory. It's very far from the contact line". Denis Pushilin, another DPR leader, said that nearest rebel artillery was 50 km away, too far to reach the attack site. At the same time, NewsFront published a video of some militant leader[clarification needed] boasting about a successful attack on Hranitne from Telmanove.[14] The attack on Hranitne resulted in death of a 2-year-old child.[15][16]
An OSCE report confirmed that a Grad rocket from north-northeast[6] had struck the bus, and said that DPR forces, the Russian Armed Forces, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces would conduct a joint investigation into the incident.[17] Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko blamed the attack on separatist insurgents, and declared a day of national mourning.[18]
Legal
On 17 January 2017 Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs filed a suit with the International Court of Justice, accusing the Russian Federation of "acts of terrorism, discrimination, and unlawful aggression" against Ukraine. The attack on Volnovakha was cited by Ukraine as an example of Russia supporting illegal armed groups engaged in terrorist activities.[19]
Reactions
Ukraine – President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said the attack "chilled the heart", and blamed rebel forces for the attack. He said "These deaths are on the conscience of the DPR and LPR gangs and on those who stand behind them". He compared the Charlie Hebdo shooting with events in Volnovakha and called the world to unite in the fight against terrorism.[20] Additionally, he posted on Facebook an image of a bullet-riddled bus above the caption "je suis Volnovakha" while others carried signs in peaceful protest.[21][22] At the same time Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine made a statement stressing that the tragedy couldn't have been a coincidence, but was intentionally committed by the terrorist groups supported by the Russian Federation, and called the world to resolutely condemn this terrible terrorist act as well as all their crimes against humanity.[23] Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk and the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kyiv Patriarchate Patriarch Filaret in their statements called the international community to recognise DPR and LPR as terrorist organizations.[24][25] After that Verkhovna Rada asked for the same.[26] January 15 was declared as the Day of Mourning for the people murdered by terrorists.[27] State officials paid a tribute to the perished by a minute of silence.[28] On Sunday January 18, hundreds peacefully marched in Odesa and in Kyiv near Independence Square carrying Je Suis Volnovakha and Я Волноваха placards.[29][30][31][32][33]
European Union – European External Action Service made a statement, in which expressed condolences to the families of those who died. They underlined the need for strict observation of the ceasefire. "A lasting ceasefire remains key to the success of the current efforts to reach a sustainable political solution, based on respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity".[34] On January 15 Members of the European Parliament strongly condemned Russia's "aggressive and expansionist policy" and "the acts of terrorism and criminal behaviour committed by the separatists and other irregular forces in Eastern Ukraine". They supported the policy of sanctions, which should stay in place until Russia changes its aggressive policy in Ukraine, respects the ceasefire, withdraws its troops, stops supporting separatists, exchanges all prisoners and restores Ukraine's control over its whole territory, including Crimea, and called to broaden the range of sanctions in the event of further Russian actions destabilising Ukraine. The European Parliament noted that since the Council lifted the arms embargo on Ukraine on 16 July, there are "no objections" to EU countries supplying defensive arms to Ukraine, and suggested that the EU consider helping Ukraine to enhance its defence capabilities. Also they asked the Commission to develop a communication strategy to counter the Russian propaganda campaign, paying attention to its "information war", the EU to deliver "more substantial technical assistance" to help Ukraine to implement reforms and to do more to help tackle its humanitarian crisis, including Crimea.[35]
Russia – Russian Foreign Ministry's envoy for human rights, democracy and the supremacy of law Konstantin Dolgov said that shelling of a passenger bus in eastern Ukraine undermines efforts to reach a peace settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. "Kyiv continues to blatantly violate human rights", he underlined. Moscow "demands an impartial investigation of this crime... and punishment of those responsible".[36] The Russian officials offered their condolences to the families and friends of the victims.[37]
Belarus – Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed their deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. "This tragic incident once again proves the need for an immediate ceasefire as provided by the Minsk arrangements. We are calling for immediate resuming the work of the Trilateral Contact Group to make urgent decisions in order to resolve the situation in the region and prevent new victims on the territory of our brotherly nation", The Ministry stated.[38]
See also
- Casualties of the Ukrainian crisis
- January 2015 Mariupol rocket attack
- List of equipment used by separatist forces of the war in Donbass
- Stepan Chubenko
- Volodymyr Ivanovych Rybak, Ukrainian politician murdered by pro-Russian militants
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 17
- Izolyatsia prison
- February 2015 Kramatorsk rocket attack
- Murder of Pentecostals in Sloviansk
- Novosvitlivka refugee convoy attack
- Donetsk "Donetskhirmash" bus station attack
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- ^ a b c Список погибших и раненых, пострадавших в результате террористического акта на пункте пропуска под г.Волновахой [List of dead and wounded victims as a result of the terrorist attack on the checkpoint in Volnovakha] (Press release) (in Russian). Interior Ministry of Ukraine in Donetsk Region. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ Прокуратура расследует обстрел автобуса под Волновахой по статье "теракт" [The Office of Public Prosecutor is investigating the Volnovakha bus attack as an "act of terror"] (in Russian). Unian. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ^ "В ДНР возбудили уголовное дело по факту обстрела автобуса под Волновахой" [Criminal investigation opened in the Donetsk Region into the attack on the bus in Volnovakha] (in Russian). Interfax. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ^ "Did Separatists Boast of Attack on Checkpoint That Killed 10 Civilians Before Trying To Blame Ukraine?". The Interpreter Magazine. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
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- ^ "Ukraine: Rising Civilian Death Toll | Human Rights Watch". 3 February 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ Full size video (Russian non-normative lexicon). YouTube
- ^ Same video zoomed and slowed. YouTube.
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- ^ "Прокуратура: Бойовики випустили по блокпосту під Волновахою 40 снарядів (in Ukrainian)". Українська Правда. 13 January 2015.
- ^ "Eleven Ukraine civilians killed when rocket hits bus". Yahoo News. 13 January 2015.
- ^ "Ukrainian military label shelling of passenger bus near Volnovakha as provocation". Interfax-Ukraine. 13 January 2015.
- ^ "Denis Pushilin: Shelled bus is a provocation of the Ukrainian side". NewsFront. 13 January 2015.
- ^ "Terrorists boast shelling of Hranitne which killed two-year-old girl". Censor.Net. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- ^ "Two year old girl perished in Hranitne village due to militants' shelling. Two people from the shelled bus died in hospital – Head of Donetsk police". Censor.Net. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- ^ "Spot report by the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, 14 January 2015: 12 civilians killed and 17 wounded when a rocket exploded close to a civilian bus near Volnovakha" (Press release). Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
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- ^ "Arseniy Yatsenyuk: The so-called DPR and LPR must be recognized by the entire international community as terrorist organizations". Department of Information and Communication of the Secretariat of the CMU. 14 January 2015.
- ^ "Stop terrorism!". Patriarch of Kyiv and All Rus-Ukraine Philaret. Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate. 13 January 2015.
- ^ "APPEAL To the European Parliament, the Parliamentary Assembly of The Council of Europe, National Parliaments of the EU Member States, The USA, Canada, Japan and Australia on the Mass Shooting of People Near the Town of Volnovakha in Ukraine". The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 14 January 2015.
- ^ "January 15 is the Day of Mourning for the people murdered by terrorists". Press office of President. 14 January 2015.
- ^ Minute of Silence for Volnovakha Victims: Ukrainian MPs mourn 13 killed in insurgent bus attack. Ukraine Today (YouTube). 14 January 2015
- ^ Peter Leonard (18 January 2015). "Ukraine leader vows to retake separatist-held east". Associated Press. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Порошенко на акції у Києві заявив про єдність українців". BBC in Ukrainian. 18 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ Dan Peleschuk (19 January 2015). "#JeSuis … Volnovakha?". GlobalPost. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
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- ^ "Ukraine: MEPs condemn terrorist acts and say sanctions against Russia must stay". European Parliament / News. 15 January 2015.
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- ^ Comment by the Information and Press Department on the bus tragedy in Ukraine. Russian embassy in Washington, DC.
- ^ "Statement of Foreign Ministry in connection with tragic death of civilians as a result of bus blast at checkpoint near Volnovakha". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. 15 January 2015.
External links
- Ukraine War ~ One more video from Volnovakha bus attack. Press TV News at YouTube.
- Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 18:00 (Kyiv time), 16 January 2015. website. Kyiv 17 January 2015.