2014 Novosvitlivka refugee convoy attack

Military attack near Novosvitlivka, Ukraine the war in Donbas Near Novosvitlivka, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine 2014 8 18 y Artillery strike 17http://www.local10.com/news/ukraine-15-bodies-in-refugee-convoy-attack/27608878 Ukraine: 17 dead in refugee convoy attack WPLG Local 10 CNN 19 August 2014 19 August 2014 3 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140903055853/http://www.local10.com/news/ukraine-15-bodies-in-refugee-convoy-attack/27608878 deadhttps://edition.cnn.com/2014/08/19/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/ Ukraine: 17 dead, 6 hurt after refugee convoy attack 6 Disputed:Luhansk People's Republic (per Ukraine)Ukraine (per LPR and DPR) On 18 August 2014, during the war in Donbas, a convoy of refugees fleeing heavy fighting near Novosvitlivka, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine, was hit by an artillery strike. At least 17 people were killed in the strike which the Ukrainian government blamed on insurgents affiliated with the Luhansk People's Republic.Ukraine refugee convoy hit by rockets, says military https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28832873 BBC News August 18, 2014 August 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140818134751/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28832873 August 18, 2014 live The insurgents denied striking any convoy and blamed the attack on the Ukrainian government. Background The convoy was struck near the village of Novosvitlivka, in Krasnodon Raion. The village is southeast of Luhansk city, and is a vital crossroads. Government forces said they had recaptured it from the insurgents on 14 August 2014, but fighting in the area continued.July 2021 Events The convoy was made up of refugees fleeing the intense fighting in the insurgent-occupied city of Luhansk, which was under siege by government forces. The vehicles were flying white flags, to indicate that they were carrying civilians. Within the convoy, there were also some military lorries provided by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.August 20, 2014 August 19, 2014 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/11044214/Ukraine-convoy-attack-We-were-riding-with-white-flag-say-survivors-as-15-bodies-retrieved.html Ukraine convoy attack: 'We were riding with white flag' say survivors as 15 bodies retrieved Parfitt Tom The Daily Telegraph August 26, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140826172311/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/11044214/Ukraine-convoy-attack-We-were-riding-with-white-flag-say-survivors-as-15-bodies-retrieved.html It was travelling on the road between Novosvitlivka and the neighbouring village of Khryashchuvate.https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2014/08/18/russia-says-ukraine-aid-to-enter-country-soon Ukraine: Dozens of civilians killed when convoy shelled; Rebels claim no attack took place Associated Press Vasilyeva Nataliya August 19, 2014 U.S. News & World Report August 19, 2014 August 27, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140827182954/http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2014/08/18/russia-says-ukraine-aid-to-enter-country-soon A spokesman for the Armed Forces said that the insurgents had been warned that a "convoy with peaceful citizens would be passing" through the area. On this road, it was struck by mortar and Grad rocket fire. According to the Ukrainian government, the convoy was struck with such force that the people inside the vehicles were "burned alive", and that it was entirely destroyed.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-idUSKBN0GI0YK20140818 Dozens killed in attack on convoy, Ukraine says; rebels deny firing rocket Balmforth Richard Zinets Natalia August 18, 2014 Reuters August 19, 2014 August 24, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140824224228/https://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/18/us-ukraine-crisis-idUSKBN0GI0YK20140818https://www.voanews.com/a/refugee-buses-hit-by-rocket-fire-near-luhansk-deaths-reported/2416808.html Dozens Killed Fleeing Ukraine's Luhansk August 18, 2014 Voice of America August 18, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140820182831/http://www.voanews.com/content/refugee-buses-hit-by-rocket-fire-near-luhansk-deaths-reported/2416808.html August 20, 2014 They said that separatist insurgents affiliated with the Luhansk People's Republic were responsible for the attack, and that the insurgents had lain in wait to ambush the convoy. They also said that they suspected that the insurgents had used a Russian-made Uragan missile system to carry out the attack. Colonel Andriy Lysenko stated that the insurgents "had perpetrated a bloody crime" with weapons supplied from Russia.https://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/19/world/europe/ukraine-russia-convoy-talks.html?_r=0 Rebels Killed Dozens in Attack on Refugees, Ukraine Says Kramer Andrew E. August 18, 2014 The New York Times August 19, 2014 August 20, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140820234359/http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/19/world/europe/ukraine-russia-convoy-talks.html?_r=0 According to the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) deputy prime minister Andrei Purgin, the area where the attack took place had been constantly barraged by Ukrainian artillery in recent days. He also said that it was the Ukrainian government that was at fault for the attack, and that insurgent forces lacked the "ability to send Grads into that territory".Luhn Alec https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/18/ukraine-refugees-die-as-convoy-hit-by-rockets Dozens die as Luhansk refugee convoy hit by rocket and mortar fire August 18, 2014 The Guardian August 19, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140819094257/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/18/ukraine-refugees-die-as-convoy-hit-by-rockets August 19, 2014 DPR prime minister Aleksandr Zakharchenko stated, "The shelled refugee convoy is a canard. No refugee convoy was at the moment shelled by the DPR or Luhansk People’s Republic."http://en.itar-tass.com/world/745575 Donetsk Republic PM dismisses refugee convoy shelling accusations August 18, 2014 Information Telegraph Agency of Russia August 18, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140819110736/http://en.itar-tass.com/world/745575 August 19, 2014 A spokesman for the government military operation in Donbas said that Ukrainian forces had retrieved fifteen corpses from the convoy's destroyed vehicles, and were in the process of collecting the scattered remains of ten more people killed in the attack.http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-rebels-accuse-each-other-of-attacking-refugee-bus-convoy-1.2739293 Ukraine, rebels accuse each other of attacking refugee bus convoy August 18, 2014 CBC News Associated Press August 18, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140819082555/http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-rebels-accuse-each-other-of-attacking-refugee-bus-convoy-1.2739293 August 19, 2014 On the day after the attack, Ukrainian government forces said they were trying to recover more remains from the site of the attack but were unable to do so because of heavy fighting in the area. According to them, the bodies found on the day of the attack were "burnt beyond recognition".https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-idUSKBN0GI0YK20140819 Ukraine says fighting halts recovery of refugees' bodies Tsvetkova Maria Barkin Noah August 19, 2014 Reuters August 19, 2014 August 20, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140820233844/https://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/19/us-ukraine-crisis-idUSKBN0GI0YK20140819 The Ukrainian government released a video that they said was an interview with survivors of the attack.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/20/ukraine-government-troops-attack-pro-russia-rebels-peace-efforts-continue Ukrainian troops attack pro-Russia rebels as peace efforts continue Associated Press The Guardian August 20, 2014 August 19, 2014 August 20, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140820200211/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/20/ukraine-government-troops-attack-pro-russia-rebels-peace-efforts-continue One of the survivors said, "We got ready quickly as we could, and jumped in and we were taken off... At the junction, another [vehicle] was waiting for us. We turned and set off, it wanted to follow us, and then a mortar shell fell right on that vehicle and hit the refugees, and cut the vehicle in half". Reactions United States United States – A statement released by the US State Department condemned the attack, saying "We strongly condemn the shelling and rocketing of a convoy that was bearing internally displaced persons in Luhansk and express our condolences to the families of the victims. Sadly, they were trying to get away from the fighting and instead became victims of it." While the US confirmed that the convoy was hit but said it did not know who was responsible. United Nations United Nations – A spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that he was concerned over the convoy attack, and hoped for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing war in the Donbas region as soon as possible.http://en.itar-tass.com/world/745581 UN chief concerned over reports on refugee convoy attack in eastern Ukraine August 18, 2014 Information Telegraph Agency of Russia August 18, 2014 August 29, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140829014430/http://en.itar-tass.com/world/745581 European Union European Union – From August 18–19 the European Commission President José Manuel Barroso was discussing the situation with the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. Barroso expressed his concern over the Ukrainian security and condemned the attacks. He also urged a thorough investigation into an attack and an end to border hostilities and arms trafficking between both countries.http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2392627&Language=en Kuwait News Agency EU calls for enquiry into attack on refugee convoy in Ukraine August 19, 2014 August 29, 2014 August 29, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140829041653/http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2392627&Language=en See also January 2015 Mariupol rocket attack Volnovakha bus attack Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Izolyatsia prison February 2015 Kramatorsk rocket attack Murder of Pentecostals in Sloviansk Volodymyr Ivanovych Rybak, Ukrainian politician murdered by pro-Russian militants Donetsk "Donetskhirmash" bus station attack References 30em Category:Attacks in Europe in 2014 Category:Military operations of the war in Donbas Category:2014 airstrikes Category:2014 in Ukraine Category:Luhansk Oblast in the Russo-Ukrainian war Category:Luhansk People's Republic Category:2014 mass murders Category:21st-century mass murders in Ukraine Category:August 2014 in Ukraine Category:Refugees Category:War crimes in the Russo-Ukrainian war Category:Bombardments of the Russo-Ukrainian war