Invaders use mortars and antitank grenade launchers to fire at Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka
Today, April 2, the armed formations of the Russian Federation have violated ceasefire four times in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
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JFO Headquarters reports losses among militants in Donbas over past month
Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters has reported 164 casualties among illegal armed formations in the Russian-occupied Donbas over the last month.
OSCE records about 150 explosions in Donbas per day
On Tuesday, March 31, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded fewer ceasefire violations in both Donetsk and Luhansk regions compared with the previous 24 hours.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 15 times. Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On April 1, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 15 times.
01 April 2020
OSCE: More ceasefire violations in Donbas. A woman died and another injured due to small-arms fire
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded more ceasefire violations in both Donetsk and Luhansk regions compared with the previous 24 hours.
Invaders fire banned mortars in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier killed
On March 31, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 14 times.
31 March 2020
Invaders intensify activity of snipers and sabotage groups in Donbas – intelligence
In March 2020, Russian-occupation forces increased the use of reconnaissance and sabotage groups and sniper pairs in Donbas.
Ukrainian troops come under fire near Opytne, Krasnohorivka and Kamyanka
Today, March 31, the armed formations of the Russian Federation have violated ceasefire three times in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
Invaders blocking SMM’s work in Donbas
On 28, 29 and 30 March, members of the armed formations again denied attempts of the SMM to travel towards non-government-controlled areas – seven times in Donetsk region, and three times in Luhansk region.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 18 times. One Ukrainian soldier killed, four wounded
On March 30, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 18 times.
OSCE records ceasefire violations inside disengagement area near Petrivske
Between 9 and 22 March, the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine recorded more than 11,000 ceasefire violations in Donbas, according to an OSCE report.
30 March 2020
Invaders launch four attacks on Joint Forces positions in Donbas. Two soldiers wounded
Russian-backed forces have attacked the positions of Ukrainian Joint Forces near the villages of Vodiane, Lebedynske, Novoluhanske and Shumy in Donetsk region. Two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded.
PM Shmyhal vows not to cut military budget
The draft law amending the state budget does not provide for reduced funding of the Ukrainian army.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 13 times
On March 29, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 13 times, the press center of the JFO Headquarters reports.
28 March 2020
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 12 times
On March 27, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 12 times.
27 March 2020
SMM’s freedom of movement in Donbas still restricted – report
On March 26, members of the armed formations again denied attempts of the SMM to cross into non-government-controlled areas – three times in Donetsk region and once in Luhansk region, all along official crossing routes.
Ukrainian Armed Forces receive upgraded T-80 tanks
Kharkiv Armored Plant, which is part of the State Concern Ukroboronprom, has transferred 13 units of upgraded combat vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the concern's press service.
Ukrainian Armed Forces receive upgraded T-80 tanks
Kharkiv Armored Plant, which is part of the State Concern Ukroboronprom, has transferred 13 units of upgraded combat vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the concern's press service.
Grau: Project of Consultative Council was discussed in Normandy Format
Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine Heidi Grau has stated that the project of the Consultative Council as part of the Trilateral Contact Group was discussed in the Normandy Format.
Invaders fire banned mortars in Donbas
Russian-occupation troops have opened fire on positions of the Joint Forces in Donbas three times. No casualties among Ukrainian military have been reported.
Canada to significantly reduce Operation UNIFIER personnel in Ukraine
Canada will reduce the number of Operation UNIFIER personnel sent to Ukraine due to the current COVID-19 pandemic situation.
Russia must allow OSCE to fulfill its mandate in occupied Donbas – U.S.
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine demands that Russia give the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) access to the occupied territories of Donbas.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas five times
On March 26, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas five times.
26 March 2020
Ukrainian troops come under mortar fire near Pavlopol and Luhanske
Russian-occupation troops have opened fire on positions of the Joint Forces near Pavlopol and Luhanske. No casualties among the Ukrainian military have been reported.
OHCHR in March records highest monthly civilian casualties rate in Donbas since September 2019
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission recorded 16 civilian casualties in eastern Ukraine from March 1 to March 22, the mission’s press service wrote on Facebook page.
Invaders continue to deny SMM patrols passage at checkpoints in Donetsk and Luhansk regions
On March 25, members of the armed formations again denied an attempt of the SMM to cross into non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk region, while a further attempt to cross into non-government-controlled areas of Luhansk region, both along official crossing routes, was also denied.
Ukrainian military receive upgraded T-64 tanks
Lviv Armor Vehicle factory has transferred six T-64 tanks for the needs of the Ukrainian army, according to the press service of Ukrobornprom.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
On March 25, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
25 March 2020
Ukrainian troops come under mortar fire near Krymske, Orikhove and Vodiane
Since the beginning of the day, Russian-occupation troops have opened fire on positions of the Joint Forces near Avdiivka, Krymske, Vodiane, Krasnohorivka and Orikhove.
OSCE records fewer ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and more in Luhansk region
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded fewer ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and more in Luhansk region compared with the previous 24 hours.
Ukraine, Lithuania to continue cooperation in defense sector – Defense Ministry
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania to Ukraine Marius Janukonis have discussed further cooperation between the two countries in the defense sphere, according to the Defense Ministry’s press service.
Russian-led forces shell disengagement area in Donbas
On March 24, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas eight times.
24 March 2020
Ukrainian Armed Forces request international assistance over coronavirus – NATO
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have requested international assistance in their response to the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
New Otaman infantry fighting vehicle completes initial stage trial
Ukraine’s new Otaman 6×6 infantry fighting vehicle, developed by privately owned RPA “Practika”, completed one of the initial stages of trials.
New Otaman infantry fighting vehicle completes initial stage trial
Ukraine’s new Otaman 6×6 infantry fighting vehicle, developed by privately owned RPA “Practika”, completed one of the initial stages of trials.
SMM needs access to occupied Donbas due to coronavirus outbreak – OSCE
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Edi Rama, and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger expressed their deep concern that in recent days the armed formations have prevented the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) from crossing the contact line into non-government-controlled areas of eastern Ukraine.
Invaders fire banned mortars in Donbas. Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On March 23, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas seven times.
23 March 2020
Three NATO ships enter Black Sea
Three frigates of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 have entered the Black Sea.
Donbas: Ceasefire violations not recorded today
Since the beginning of the day, Russian-led forces have observed a ceasefire regime in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
Invaders deny SMM patrols passage at checkpoints in Donetsk region
On March 21-22, members of the armed formations at checkpoints in Donetsk region denied all SMM patrols travelling from government-controlled areas passage into non-government-controlled areas, according to an OSCE report.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
On March 22, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas three times.
21 March 2020
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
On March 20, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
20 March 2020
Ukrainian troops come under mortar fire near Krymske. One soldier wounded
Since the beginning of the day, Russian-occupation troops have opened fire twice on positions of the Joint Forces in Donbas.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 15 times. One Ukrainian soldier killed
On March 19, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 15 times.
19 March 2020
Stoltenberg outlines types of NATO’s practical support to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed the Alliance's readiness to provide practical assistance to Ukraine in reforming its security and defence sectors and to support its political efforts to uphold the sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire near five populated areas in Donbas
Since the beginning of the day, Russian-occupation troops have opened fire five times on positions of the Joint Forces in Donbas.
Defense minister, chief of General Staff visit flash points in Donbas
Defense Minister of Ukraine Andriy Taran and Chief of the General Staff - Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Colonel-General Ruslan Khomchak visited the flash points on the demarcation line in eastern Ukraine.
Invaders continue to restrict SMM’s freedom of movement in Donbas
The SMM’s freedom of movement in eastern Ukraine continues to be restricted, including due to the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance, according to an OSCE report of March 18.
Ukrainian Navy to build military base in Berdyansk
The Ukrainian Navy plans to expand its presence in the Sea of Azov and build a base at the Berdyansk port.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 15 times. Three Ukrainian soldiers injured
On March 18, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 15 times.
18 March 2020
Ukrainian troops come under fire near Marinka, Zaitseve and Pavlopol
Since the beginning of the day, Russian-occupation troops have opened fire three times on positions of the Joint Forces near Marinka, Zaitseve and Pavlopol.
SMM observes measures related to COVID-19 at checkpoints in Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine observed measures related to the COVID-19 outbreak at entry-exit checkpoints in both Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Russian-led forces again shell Bohdanivka-Petrivske disengagement area
On March 17, Russian-occupation troops launched two attacks on Bohdanivka-Petrivske disengagement area in eastern Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas ten times
On March 17, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas ten times.
17 March 2020
Ukrainian troops come under mortar fire near Orikhove
Since the beginning of the day, Russian-occupation troops have opened fire twice on positions of the Joint Forces in eastern Ukraine, according to the Defense Ministry’s press service.
EU allocates additional 3.2 mln to support OSCE mission in Ukraine
The European Union continues to assist Ukraine in settling the conflict in Donbas and supporting the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas seven times
On March 16, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas seven times.
16 March 2020
OSCE confirms reports of seven civilian casualties in Donbas
The Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine has confirmed reports of seven civilian casualties in Donbas, according to an OSCE report.
Invaders fire heavy mortars in Donbas. Four Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On March 15, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 12 times.