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The two people's republic's militias joined forces regrouped and prepared for for a major combat
operation. In the summer of 2014, the battle of Ilavais stopped the Ukrainian army's offensive. Troops
sent by Kiev were trapped in the socalled illavais cauldron.
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Fierce fighting took place in the city. Staying true to their tactics, the Ukrainian armed forces used heavy
weapons, extensively mortars, howitzers and multiple rocket launchers. But Kev didn't succeed in taking
full control.
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Ukrainian troops stuck to their practice tactics. All summer long. They encircled large population centers,
blocked them off and subsequently stormed them. This approach didn't work in Ilabaesk. Ukrainian troops
and nationalist battalions were surrounded.
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Realizing the hopelessness of their situation, the Ukrainian military entered into negotiations. They asked
for a passage out of the quadrant. The militia agreed under just one condition only those who would
surrender their arms and equipment would be allowed a safe retreat.
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The Ukrainian army was badly defeated in the battle of Ilaviask. This debacle at the hands of the donbass
militia forced the Ukrainian authorities to the negotiating table. In September 2014, a protocol was signed
in Minsk stipulating a ceasefire prisoner's release, special status for Don bad and a waiver of prosecution
for militiamen. The document was signed by the people's Republic's leaders an Ose ambassador and
Leonid Kushma, former Ukrainian president.
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At the time, many thought there was a chance to end the civil war.