Channel: RT Documentary

Category: Film & Animation

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Description: The film features episodes of the Donbass war, which took place at Debaltsevo, a crucial strategic point. It became the centre for fierce fighting between the militia and government forces. In summer 2014, fighting began in southeast Ukraine, as Ukraine’s armed forces were tasked to subdue the rebellious regions. The conflict, ongoing for months, was not seen by the Ukrainian government as a civil war but as Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine. But in the streets of Donbass, Ukrainian tanks and APCs encounter angry residents, while regions of Donetsk and Lugansk declared themselves People’s Republics. The escalation began after the events at Maidan, which led to the overthrow of the country’s government, which people in southeastern Ukraine considered a coup d’état. A former officer with Ukraine’s Security Service, Vasily Prozorov, provided secret documents that proved Kiev never intended to negotiate with southeast Ukraine. So it was no coincidence the government was quick to declare the beginning of an anti-terrorist operation. Realising what was coming, the rebel regions created self-defence groups — the Donbass militia. The most vicious fighting between the militia and government forces unfolded in Debaltsevo and its surroundings. Debaltsevo was strategically important to both sides. So what was going on as the militia defended the area, desperately trying to maintain a link between the two rebel capitals? 00:00 - intro 2:14 - Ukraine’s armed forces are tasked to bring the rebellious regions to heel 7:30 - In Debaltsevo, the previous administration had decided to pull firefighters out of town 14:22 - In September 2014, a plan for settling the conflict in southeast Ukraine was approved 22:03 - After heavy fighting, the militia first liberated Uglegorsk 27:36 - The town was left with no power and heating, homes were in ruins 38:18 - After the liberation of Uglegorsk, the militia set their sights on Debaltsevo 40:45 - The territory that had looked ideal for an attack on Lugansk and Donetsk turned out to be challenging for the Ukrainian army 43:20 - The Debaltsevo operation was coming to an end 47:38 - Some Ukrainian troops didn’t make it out of the city and were hiding in basements for days RT Documentary offers you in-depth documentary films on topics that will leave no one indifferent. It’s not just front-page stories and global events, but issues that extend beyond the headlines. Social and environmental issues, shocking traditions, intriguing personalities, history, sports and so much more – we have documentaries to suit every taste. RT Documentary’s film crews travel far and wide to bring you diverse and compelling stories. Discover the world with us! SUBSCRIBE TO RTD Channel to get documentaries firsthand! bit.ly/1MgFbVy FOLLOW US RT Documentary WEBSITE: RTD.rt.com RT Documentary ON TELEGRAM: t.me/rtdocumentary RT Documentary ON TWITTER: twitter.com/RT_DOC RT Documentary ON FACEBOOK: facebook.com/RTDocumentary RT Documentary ON INSTAGRAM instagram.com/rt_documentary_ RTD LIVE rtd.rt.com/on-air