Update: The shelling has really increased tonight (their time) in the Donbass.21: 40 - n.p. Krasnogorovka - n. Staromikhaylovka: 10 artillery shells fired with a caliber of 122 mm

Donetsk: "This shit is strong, the earth is shaking1h

Started with machine gun fire, now heavy artillery is firing. Locals say at least 120mm, more likely 152mm artillery active.

Ukraine is attempting to distribute leaflets into Donbass. This was found on the streets of Donetsk. Translation reads ′′It is in your power to change everything. Give your children back childhood. The future of Donbass is in Ukraine. Do you really want your kids to fight?′′.

Putin issued a decree limiting hiring of local employees by "hostile countries". Hostile countries list to be provided. All previous contracts over the limit will be terminated [link to russia (secure)]

So much about Russia "helping" the poor Donbass miners.
A big show of military might, and this was all!
Putin lied in 2014 and he is still deceiving the Russians.
He will NOT PROTECT THE DONBASS POPULATION