Alas our regular reporter on this war departed the Forum, although a few posts have appeared. I caught this Soufan Group commentary today, which is helpful, especially this one point:
Four years on though, no major military operations have taken place since the Minsk II Peace Accord on February 2014
It starts with:
  • The armed conflict in Ukraine has received scant attention in the Western media lately, however, tensions have recently increased between the U.S. and Russia.
  • The U.S. is bolstering Ukraine’s armed forces with new technology and joint training exercises, actions interpreted by Russia as provocations.
  • Russia is sure to increase its contribution of troops and materiel in Ukraine if NATO continues to ramp up its military and diplomatic presence.
  • The front lines witness daily clashes between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian armed forces, leading to casualties and sparking concerns of further escalation.

Link:http://thesoufancenter.org/intelbrie...ia-in-ukraine/