WATCH: Donetsk People’s Republic Grad (‘Hail’) launchers fire deafening barrage of rockets at Ukrainian army supply cache.

GENEROUS OFFER: Russian soldier intercepts Kiev fighter’s communications, proposes he surrenders rather than face wrath of a strike.

PRECISION POUNDING: Perfect view of Russian rocket launchers pinpoint-striking Ukrainian army position in Donbass fields.

SAVAGE STRIKE: Ukrainian rocket shatters windows and damages residential building in Volnovakha, Donetsk People's Republic.

HARD TRUTH: French writer and medical volunteer Adrien Boquet slams Europe for sending weapons to chilling neo-Nazis in Ukraine, in his first-hand account of ATROCITIES committed by Kiev’s extremist fighters.

⚡⚡BREAKING: Russian soldier sentenced to life in jail in Kiev war crimes trial.

💥BREAKING NEWS💥

Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin sentenced to life in jail by Kiev court, after being accused of killing an unarmed civilian.

His defense: a Ukrainian lawyer who didn’t even speak Russian.

Moscow's pushing to ensure his safety, but says Ukraine isn’t willing to cooperate.

ETERNAL GRATITUDE: an injured elderly lady holds back tears as she praises Russian troops who evacuate her to safety in the face of RELENTLESS Ukrainian shelling.

75% NEVER EVEN HELD A GUN! Surrendered Ukrainian officer reveals heartless Kiev throws UTTER NOVICES in firing line, who can’t even handle a weapon.

INCREDIBLE PRECISION: Russian and Donetsk People’s Republic forces carry out pinpoint strikes on Ukrainian army positions near Severodonetsk.

⚡️HAPPENING NOW⚡️

Artillery opens up as Russian, Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republic forces storm Liman, Donbass region. Updates to follow.

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Close-ups of artillery strikes as Russian and allied forces begin offensive to take Liman, Donbass region.

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Russian aircraft strafe Ukrainian army positions near Gorlovka, Donetsk People’s Republic.

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Russian and allied artillery strike Ukrainian ammo depot in Liman, Donbass.

⚡UNVERIFIED⚡

Russian and allied forces moving into Donbass town of Liman with Ukrainian troops retreating West.

@sashakots reports.

⚡️HAPPENING NOW⚡️

Russian and allied forces begin mass assault across Donbass region as Ukrainian forces retreat from sustained fire.

✨ANALYSIS✨

Ukrainian army holds trained fighters in reserve, callously chucking untrained cannon-fodder into battle to delay Russian and allied advance across Donbass region.

Analysis from @ep_txtme1

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Satellite imagery shows blazing fires in fierce battle for Liman, Donbass region.

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Driver films burning car and empty streets in Liman, Donbass region, as artillery pounds the area.