Ukraine, Sweden discuss military-technical cooperation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andrii Taran has thanked the Swedish leadership for the comprehensive support of Ukraine on its path to peace and countering Russian aggression.
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Russian-led forces using ceasefire to put new mine obstacles - intelligence
Russian occupation forces use the ceasefire regime in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions to improve the engineering equipment of their advanced positions and to mine new territories.
Ukrainian army reports 2,898 COVID-19 cases
As of November 27, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,898 COVID-19 cases, including 197 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Invaders violate ceasefire near Avdiivka. No casualties reported
Today, November 27, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries have violated the ceasefire in Donbas already once.
26 November 2020
Russia sends 100th ‘humanitarian convoy’ to occupied Donbas
The Russian side has sent the 100th "humanitarian convoy" to the occupied territory of Donbas, according to the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service.
Fifty-eight thousand women serving in Ukrainian army
Currently, 58,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian-led forces remotely mine Ukrainian positions in Donbas
November 25, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the Trilateral Contact Group agreements, which came into force on July 27, three times.
25 November 2020
About 3,000 Russian servicepersons stay in occupied Donbas
There are currently no more than 3,000 Russian servicepersons in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, acting as instructors and assistant commanders. At the same time, the Russian Federation provides illegal armed formations in Donbas with weapons and military equipment in full.
OSCE SMM reveals MLRS in violation of withdrawal lines in Donbas
The OSCE SMM to Ukraine revealed two multiple launch rocket systems deployed in violation of withdrawal lines in the occupied territory of Donbas, as well as 79 additional weapons outside designated storage sites.
OSCE SMM detects minefield in occupied Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine found that a bag filled with PMN-2 anti-personnel mines found earlier in the occupied territory between Petrivske and Styla had disappeared, and a minefield warning sign had appeared instead.
Ukrainian defense minister outlines next stage of defense reform
The next stage of the military reform in Ukraine will be the transfer of management processes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to a new doctrinal base by 2022.
Four ceasefire violations recorded in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier killed
November 24, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and Russia’s mercenaries violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times.
24 November 2020
Russia delivers 2,500 tonnes of fuel to occupied Donbas this month – intelligence
The Russian Federation continues to supply weapons and military property to the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Since the beginning of November, it has already delivered 2,500 tonnes of fuel to the mercenaries.
Ukrainian Armed Forces report increase in COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,815 COVID-19 cases, including 153 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Defense Ministry developed draft military security strategy of Ukraine
The Defense Ministry has already developed a draft Military Security Strategy of Ukraine and intends to submit it to the Cabinet of Ministers by December 15.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
Over the past day, November 23, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in Donbas four times, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters reports.
23 November 2020
OSCE: 18 civilians killed, 85 injured in Donbas this year
The OSCE has recorded a twofold increase in the number of ceasefire violations in Donbas, according to a status report as of November 16 released by the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine on November 23.
Two out of seven checkpoints open in Donbas – State Border Guard Service
Ukraine has opened all seven entry-exit checkpoints in Donbas, but militants continue to block five of them, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service has told Ukrinform.
Vice PM Urusky: Military equipment needs renewal
The existing weapons and military equipment in the Joint Forces Operation area need to be renewed through modernization and replenishment with new models that will meet modern challenges and threats, warfare methods and techniques.
U.S. destroyer USS Donald Cook heading for Black Sea
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) has left for the Black Sea for regular patrols as part of a NATO mission, according to the Twitter account of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet.
Ukrainian army reports 2,882 COVID-19 cases
As of November 23, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,882 COVID-19 cases, including 51 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas six times
November 22, six ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
21 November 2020
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas seven times
Over the past 24 hours, Russian-led forces violated the ceasefire in Donbas seven times and remotely mined the positions of Ukrainian troops, using prohibited POM-2 mines.
20 November 2020
NSDC Secretary Danilov: Ukraine, Poland should maintain unity in defense sphere
Poland has been and remains Ukraine's most loyal friend in countering hybrid Russian aggression, so it is important to maintain unity and enrich the allied potential in the defense sphere of the two countries.
Ukraine reminds about conditions for peaceful reintegration of occupied Donbas
Ukraine remains committed to the peaceful integration of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, which is possible only after the withdrawal of Russian troops, mercenaries and weapons.
Ukrainian army reports 2,650 COVID-19 cases
As of November 20, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,650 COVID-19 cases, including 225 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Ukraine, Turkey discuss exchange of airspace monitoring data - Defense Ministry
Representatives of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Turkey and ASELSAN Corporation discussed with representatives of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine joint measures on technical aspects of the air traffic data exchange system under NATO’s Air Situation Data Exchange (ASDE) programme.
Ukraine at OSCE: Talks on transferring control over border in Donbas should start already
Preparations for Russia's transfer of full control over border in Donbas to the Government of Ukraine should already start, and therefore the creation of an additional working group on border issues within the TCG is urgent.
Blame for civilian casualties in Donbas lies with Kremlin – U.S. at OSCE
The blame for civilian casualties in Donbas lies entirely with the Kremlin, which unleashed an armed conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Shepetivka Repair Plant tests new MLRS
Shepetivka Repair Plant, part of the Ukrainian state arms conglomerate Ukroboronprom, has tested the new Bureviy (Hurricane) multiple launch rocket system, seen as a replacement for the obsolete Uragan MLRS that are in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to Defense Express.
Shepetivka Repair Plant tests new MLRS
Shepetivka Repair Plant, part of the Ukrainian state arms conglomerate Ukroboronprom, has tested the new Bureviy (Hurricane) multiple launch rocket system, seen as a replacement for the obsolete Uragan MLRS that are in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to Defense Express.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas twice
November 19, Russian armed formations violated the ceasefire in the area of responsibility of the operational and tactical group “East” in Donbas twice.
19 November 2020
Whereabouts of 69 servicepersons gone missing in Donbas still unknown
To date, the whereabouts of 69 Ukrainian servicepersons, who have gone missing in Donbas since the beginning of hostilities, remain unknown.
Ukraine initiates unblocking of checkpoints in Donbas, exchange of detainees
Ukraine's delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group has proposed that Russian colleagues in the TCG intensify the work of the TCG, including its security, political and humanitarian subgroups, so as to unblock the work of entry-exit checkpoints in Donbas and exchange detainees.
Invaders violate ceasefire near Marinka, no casualties reported
Over the past day, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and mercenaries violated the ceasefire in Donbas once.
18 November 2020
Ukrainian side in TCG proposes to conduct exchange of detainees until Dec. 24
A Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group for the Settlement of the Situation in Donbas (TCG) proposes to conduct an exchange of detainees until December 24, 2020.
Ukrainian army reports 148 new coronavirus cases
As of November 18, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,443 COVID-19 cases, including 148 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Invaders fire grenade launchers and small arms in Donbas
Over the past day, November 17, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in Donbas twice.
17 November 2020
U.S. calls on Russia and its proxies to open all checkpoints in Donbas – embassy
The United States has called on Russia and its proxies to open all entry-exit checkpoints in Donbas and stop hindering progress towards peace at civilians’ expense.
Ukrainian army reports 129 new COVID-19 cases
As of November 17, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,401 coronavirus cases, including 129 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours.
Invaders violated ceasefire near Hnutove in past day
Over the past day, November 16, one case of violation of the ceasefire by the armed formations of the Russian Federation was recorded in the area of responsibility of the operational and tactical group ‘East’.
16 November 2020
UK calls on Russia and militants to open Zolote and Shchastia entry-exit checkpoints
Russia must fulfill its commitments and urge its proxies in the occupied Donbas to immediately open entry-exit checkpoints in Shchastia and Zolote, the British Embassy in Ukraine has said.
Defense Ministry: 44 state-owned military enterprises to be liquidated by 2022
According to the strategy of reforming state-owned objects in the defense sector, 42 state-owned enterprises of the Defense Ministry will be reorganized, five companies will be transferred for privatization to the State Property Fund, and 44 state-owned enterprises will be liquidated, the Defense Ministry’s press service reports.
Ukrainian army reports 2,448 COVID-19 cases
As of November 16, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,448 COVID-19 cases, including 42 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Invaders fire grenade launcher near Starohnativka
Over the past 24 hours, November 15, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in Donbas twice.
14 November 2020
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas five times
Over the past day, November 13, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in Donbas five times, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters reports.
13 November 2020
Ukrainian army reports 185 new coronavirus cases
As of November 13, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,379 COVID-19 cases, including 185 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas five times
Over the past 24 hours, November 12, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in Donbas four times. Today, November 13, the invaders have violated the ceasefire once.
OSCE SMM: 161 civilians killed in Donbas since 2017
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 161 civilian deaths in Donbas in the period between January 1, 2017 and September 15, 2020.
12 November 2020
Ukrainian army reports 199 new COVID-19 cases
As of November 12, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,326 coronavirus cases, including 199 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Three Ukrainian soldiers killed, ten wounded since ceasefire started in Donbas – Ukraine at OSCE
Between July 27 and November 10, the armed formations of the Russian Federation in Donbas committed 247 armed provocations against the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as a result of which three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and another 10 were wounded.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times. One soldier wounded
Over the past day, November 11, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in Donbas three times, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters reports.
11 November 2020
Ukrainian, Estonian border guards to hold joint exercises in the Baltic Sea
Head of the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service Serhii Deineko and Director General of the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board Elmar Vaher held an online meeting to discuss joint exercises in the Baltic Sea, the press service of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service reports.
Ukrainian army reports 117 new coronavirus cases
As of November 11, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,258 COVID-19 cases, including 117 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Invaders violate ceasefire near Kamyanka. One soldier wounded
Today, November 11, the Russian occupation troops violated the proclaimed ceasefire once. A soldier of the Joint Forces received a gunshot wound.
10 November 2020
Ukrainian, NATO ships hold joint exercise in Black Sea
Ships of the Ukrainian Navy and Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) have conducted a joint exercise in the northwestern part of the Black Sea to increase the interaction of naval units, the Ukrainian Navy's press service has reported.
Ukrainian army reports 121 new coronavirus cases
As of November 10, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,235 COVID-19 cases, including 121 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire near Vodiane twice
Over the past day, November 9, Russian armed formations violated the ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas twice.
09 November 2020
All checkpoints in JFO area to resume operation from Nov. 10
Starting from 8:00 on November 10, all entry-exit checkpoints in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area will resume the movement of persons and vehicles.