Ukrainian army reports 40 new COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 40 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces wrote on Facebook.
Defense
Invaders fire grenade launcher near Kamyanka in Donbas
The situation in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas remains fully controlled. Ukrainian defenders continue to perform their duties.
24 September 2020
Head of NATO Representation to Ukraine comments on United Efforts 2020 exercise
At the United Efforts-2020 strategic command and staff exercise, Ukraine has demonstrated how it is implementing new practices based on NATO standards and principles.
President: Joint Efforts 2020 exercises show highest level of Ukrainian military
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the Joint Efforts 2020 exercises are another evidence of Ukraine's strong international support in defending its territorial integrity and security in Europe.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
Russian-led forces violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas three times over the past day.
23 September 2020
Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in explosive device blast
Two Ukrainian soldiers received shrapnel wounds in explosive device blast.
Thirty-one new COVID-19 cases recorded in Ukrainian army
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 31 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces wrote on Facebook.
Ceasefire observed along contact line in Donbas
The situation in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine remains controlled.
22 September 2020
Over 3,300 civilians killed in Donbas since war started – UN
Since the beginning of Russia’s aggression in Donbas, the total death toll for civilians has reached at least 3,367, and more than 7,000 civilians have been injured.
Borrell, Taran meet to discuss EU-Ukraine security cooperation
High Representative of EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Andrii Taran to discuss cooperation between Ukraine and the EU.
OSCE SMM records not withdrawn multiple launch rocket systems in occupied Donbas
The OSCE SMM has recorded five tanks and 21 Grad multiple launch rocket systems deployed in the occupied areas of Donbas in violation of withdrawal lines.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas today
Today, September 22, the ceasefire has been fully observed in all sectors of the front in Donbas, the press center of the JFO Headquarters reports.
21 September 2020
United Efforts-2020: Ukrainian ships begin maneuvers in Black Sea
The ship tactical group of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has begun the practical implementation of tasks as part of the strategic command and staff exercise "United Efforts-2020", according to the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
United Efforts-2020: Ukrainian ships begin maneuvers in Black Sea
The ship tactical group of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has begun the practical implementation of tasks as part of the strategic command and staff exercise "United Efforts-2020", according to the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Invaders open fire at Ukrainian positions near Marinka and Vodiane
Russian-occupation forces have violated the ceasefire agreements near the towns of Marinka and Vodiane in Donbas, according to Ukraine’s Defense Ministry spokesperson Yulia Pampukha.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice today
Today, September 21, the armed formations of the Russian Federation have already violated the ceasefire agreements in Donbas twice.
19 September 2020
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice
Over the past day, September 18, two violations of the ceasefire by the armed formations of the Russian Federation have been recorded in the area of responsibility of Ukrainian brigades.
18 September 2020
Russia delivering repaired military equipment, fuel, munitions to Donbas - Defence Ministry intelligence
In September, Russia has delivered 1,200 tonnes of fuel, six wagons and more than ten trucks full of anti-tank mines and munitions to the occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Invaders lay mines in new areas of Donbas – OSCE report
An OSCE UAV recorded a number of violations by Russian-occupation forces in the non-government-controlled territory of Ukraine, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported.
Ukraine at OSCE: Russia using tactics of controlled escalation in Donbas
Russia continues using the tactics of controlled escalation in Donbas, carrying out armed provocations in order to make Ukraine agree to Russian terms of conflict settlement.
Occupiers firing grenade launcher in Donbas
Today, September 18, one ceasefire violation by the enemy has already been recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
17 September 2020
SBU conducts anti-terrorist exercises in Donbas
A coordination group of the Anti-Terrorist Center of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has conducted planned anti-terrorist tactical and special exercises in Rubizhne, Luhansk region, the SBU's press center has reported.
Ukrainian army should achieve interoperability with NATO as soon as possible – Zelensky
The strategic course of Ukraine is to receive NATO membership and achieve interoperability of the Armed Forces with the relevant structures of member states as soon as possible.
TCG: Ceasefire regime in Donbas observed
A regular meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has been held through video conferencing with the participation of delegations from Ukraine, the Russian Federation, and with the OSCE moderation, the President's Office has reported.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice, no casualties reported
Over the past day, September 16, two violations of the ceasefire by the armed formations of the Russian Federation have been recorded in the area of responsibility of Ukrainian brigades.
16 September 2020
SMM spots Grad MLRS, dozens of tanks near Novoselivka and Pokrovka
An OSCE UAV has spotted seven enemy tanks and three Grad multiple launch rocket systems near Novoselivka, as well as three Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers and 10 tanks near Pokrovka in Donbas, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported.
Ukrainian serviceman dies in Luhansk region
A Ukrainian serviceman has died as a result of the careless handling of a grenade near Novotoshkivske (53km west of Luhansk). The circumstances are being clarified. The senior staff of the brigade and the working group of the military law enforcement service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine work at the scene.
15 September 2020
Ukraine in OSCE states facts of Russia’s support for terrorists in Donbas
At the 2020 OSCE-wide Counter-Terrorism Conference, Ukraine set out the facts of Russia’s supply of ammunition, weapons and militants to the occupied Donbas through a border section it controls.
OSCE spots new trenches and upgrades to invaders’ existing positions in Donbas
Russian-occupation forces, during a complete and comprehensive ceasefire, are digging new trenches and using the ceasefire regime to strengthen their positions.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times, no casualties reported
Over the past day, September 14, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire agreements, which entered into force on July 27, 2020, three times.
14 September 2020
Invaders open fire from grenade launchers near Yakovlivka
Russian-occupation forces have opened fire from hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers at Ukrainian positions near the village of Yakovlivka in Donetsk region.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice, no casualties reported
Over the past day, September 13, two violations of the ceasefire have been recorded in the area of responsibility of the tactical force “East” in Donbas.
12 September 2020
SMM spots Gvozdika and Lyagushka howitzers near contact line in Donbas
An OSCE drone has spotted tanks, surface-to-air missile systems and self-propelled howitzers located in violation of withdrawal lines in non-government-controlled areas in Donbas, the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) press center has reported on Facebook.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas
Over the past day, September 11, no violations of the ceasefire agreements by the armed formations of the Russian Federation in Donbas have been recorded.
11 September 2020
Ukrainian-Romanian exercises held on Danube River
Ukraine and Romania have held the Riverian 2020 exercises on the Danube River, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service has reported.
Invaders plant anti-tank mines near Vesela Hora in occupied Luhansk region – OSCE
An SMM mini-UAV spotted eight anti-tank mines planted by the invaders near the non-government-controlled village of Vesela Hora in Luhansk region, the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) press center has reported on Facebook, with reference to an OSCE SMM report issued on September 10.
Financing of security and defense sector projected at 5.92% of GDP in 2021 - NSDC
Financing of the Ukrainian security and defense sector in 2021 is projected at 5.92% of GDP instead of 5.45% set for the current year.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times, no casualties reported
Over the past day, the invaders opened fire at Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas three times.
10 September 2020
Russian-occupation forces open aimed fire at Ukrainian positions near Shumy
The Russian-occupation forces have opened aimed fire at Ukrainian positions near the village of Shumy in Donetsk region, where a meeting of representatives of the OSCE and the Joint Centre for Control and Coordination (JCCC) was to take place.
Russian-backed forces bring Gvozdika howitzers, Grad systems to contact line in Donbas
A long-range unmanned aerial vehicle of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine has spotted Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers and Grad multiple launch rocket systems located in violation of withdrawal lines in non-government-controlled areas in Donbas, the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) press center has reported on Facebook, with reference to an SMM report issued on September 9.
TCG participants’ visit to Shumy area scheduled for Sept. 10 – Ambassador Grau
A joint visit of the TCG meeting participants to the village of Shumy in Donetsk region is scheduled for September 10.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas
Over the past day, September 9, the ceasefire has been observed along the entire front line in Donbas. No ceasefire violations have been recorded.
09 September 2020
Drohobych plant starts producing military vehicles according to NATO standards
Drohobych Truck Crane Plant in Ukraine's Lviv region, which manufactures military vehicles according to NATO standards, has resumed operations, Drohobych City Council's press service has reported.
Ukrainian army reports 68 new COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 68 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces wrote on Facebook.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas
Over the past day, September 8, no violations of the ceasefire agreements have been recorded in Donbas.
08 September 2020
About 50 armored vehicles modernized for Ukrainian army according to NATO standards
Mykolaiv Armored Plant has fulfilled a state order ahead of schedule and handed over about 50 armored reconnaissance patrol vehicles for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukroboronprom's press service has reported.
Invaders violate ceasefire near Kamianka, no casualties reported
On September 7, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire agreements in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area, which entered into force on July 27, 2020.
07 September 2020
French reconnaissance ship Dupuy de Lome enters Black Sea
The Dupuy de Lome (A759), a French reconnaissance ship capable of intercepting the most modern types of transmissions, including e-mails and mobile phone conversations, has entered the Black Sea, according to ArmyInform.
Ukrainian army reports three new coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed three new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces wrote on Facebook.
Situation in Donbas worsens: one soldier killed, another wounded
The situation in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas has deteriorated.
05 September 2020
Ukraine, Romania sign agreement on military and technical cooperation
Ukraine and Romania have signed an intergovernmental agreement on military and technical cooperation, according to the Embassy of Ukraine in Romania.
Invaders violate ceasefire near Avdiivka, no casualties reported
The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area near the town of Avdiivka in Donbas on September 4, the press center of the JFO Headquarters reported.
04 September 2020
Ukraine, Iraq sign memorandum of understanding on military cooperation
The defense ministers of Ukraine and the Republic of Iraq, Andriy Taran and Juma Saadoun Al-Jubouri, signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of military cooperation.
OSCE records more than 900 violations in Donbas since ceasefire began
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) has recorded 903 ceasefire violations in Donetsk and Luhansk regions since the start of the ceasefire regime on July 27.
Defense sector funding cannot be cut – NSDC Secretary Danilov
Russia’s ongoing aggression in eastern Ukraine remains one of the key threats to national security, so the level of funding for the security and defense sector for the next year cannot be reduced.
OSCE records 15 ceasefire violations in Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) has recorded 13 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and two in Luhansk region.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas, no casualties reported
Over the past day, September 3, the ceasefire was observed along the entire front line in Donbas. No ceasefire violations were recorded.
03 September 2020
Ukrainian army reports 47 new coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 47 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces wrote on Facebook.
TCG agrees on 19 demining sites and four disengagement areas in Donbas
The Trilateral Contact Group for the Peaceful Settlement of the Situation in Donbas (TCG) at a meeting on September 2 agreed on a framework decision on mine action. In particular, they agreed on 19 demining sites and four disengagement areas in Donbas.