Ukrainian military claims the Russian Federation has strengthened its navy and coast guard presence in the Azov Sea. “Ukrainian intelligence has recorded the increased presence of coast guard ships of the FSB border service and Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy in the Azov Sea,” the press center of the headquarters of Ukraine’s military operations reported on Facebook on April 16.
UNIAN: Russia strengthens its navy in Azov sea, says Ukrainian military
Dogs wait next to Ukrainian serviceman guarding a checkpoint on February 29, 2016 near Sartana village, a suburb of the Sea of Azov port city of Mariupol that remains Kiev's main stronghold in the conflict zonein Donetsk region.
They fight rats, depression and even serve in combat roles -- cats and yes, some dogs, have turned into a prized companion for fighters on both sides of eastern Ukraine's separatist war. / AFP PHOTO / ALEKSEY FILIPPOV
