Since 2014 in Ukraine are the real military action.Antiterrorist operation or civil war?Area ATO, what is it?Constantly expanding the territory in which millions of people live.Who are they, how they live and what is happening in the area of the ATO?
the anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas
all began with protests in eastern Ukraine, where the majority of residents of Donbass not support the coup d'etat that took place earlier in Kiev.In connection with the seizure of administrative buildings and the proclamation of the People's Republic of Oleksandr Turchynov, who at that time served as the president, he initiated the anti-terrorist operation.
In the following weeks large parts of Donetsk and Luhansk region came under the control of the rebels, who directs Igor Strelkov (Girkin) and other commanders.However, most of the military units located in those areas, remained loyal to the Ukrainian state.
How to change border
first time confrontation hot spots in the east of the city began to Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Mariupol, Lugansk.In the Kharkiv region protests were suppressed almost immediately.In the summer of 2014 can be seen as a reduced so-called zone of the ATO.What is it - the success of Ukrainian law enforcement agencies or tactical retreat militia?This still argue analysts.Meanwhile, militia reserves Donbass Slavyansk, Artemovsk losing without a fight and strengthened in Donetsk, Gorlovka and other nearby cities, and successfully retains control over them for a long time.
In late summer militia forces have had some success in the war on Ukrainian security forces - under their control crossed the territory bordering with Russia (Rostov region).Also, the militia took several settlements located near the coast of the Sea of Azov.
Those who chose to leave the area ATO, have not seen the horrors that war brings.In February 2015, during the active phase of the fighting forces of the militia managed to establish control over Debalcevo, Uglegorsky and other settlements.
move across the internal borders
Starting from January 21, in the Donbas introduced a special admission - in fact, Ukraine is fenced off from the area ATO.What does this mean for people who, for one reason or another need to cross the line of demarcation?Now, in order to cross the boundary line, you need to have a special permit, which is issued to special coordination group, working jointly with the Ministry of Interior.
Those who are on the territory of Ukraine under control, you need to submit the required documents to the police station and wait, when they are ready to pass to the zone ATO.People living in the breakaway republics, is more difficult to get a pass, because it needs to get on the territory of Ukraine, and this is impossible without a permit.In this case, you can leave your documents at a checkpoint APU, and after some time (10-14 days) to return to the ready to pass.
Zone ATO or independent republic
For the people living on both sides of the border in Ukraine territory where fighting is, or so-called anti-terrorist operation, has different meanings.Area ATO that is - lands captured by mercenaries and terrorists, or, at least, and self-proclaimed, but still independent republics?
Ukrainian government considers these areas with their, but the people who live there, has long lost its support.From the moment of the announcement of the land area of ATO no social payments are not made.Not to mention the fact that the vast majority of people living here believe - Ukrainian army is waging a war against the civilian population.
Gorlovka everything collapsed in mid-July 2014, when the first bells rang impending war.Then, the streets began to drive tanks, there were roadblocks everywhere, many businesses were closed and people were sent to indefinite unpaid leave.And later shelling, the first destruction and casualties.
So live
Sometimes you hear that the area ATO in Ukraine is perceived by some people as the territories captured by terrorists and Russian regular troops.But it is not - the local fighters are ordinary people who have lived peacefully yesterday, and today decided to take up arms with a view to defend his views on life.And ordinary people call themselves separatists and even proud of it.
When the war started, many leave.Many stayed and survived as best they could, for this had to travel to Ukraine to restructure pension benefits, stock the products, because the territory of the Republic in connection with the come crisis, prices rose sharply, and the first time many of the products completely disappeared from the shelves.After the introduction of access control has become more difficult, in fact, get a permit is not so easy.But since it affects the welfare of the people, they pay money, bribe and get a pass for the ATO.
And here decided to sit in the cellars.Not always, of course.And this has its advantages - people have become friendly, close-knit, learned to help each other, not paying attention to their own problems.
