Invaders open fire near Avdiivka. No casualties reported
On August 14, the armed formations of the Russian Federation opened fire four times on Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka in Donetsk region.
Defense
14 August 2020
Ukrainian army reports 385 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 47 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 385, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas, no combat losses reported
On August 13, no enemy attacks were recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian troops in Donbas.
13 August 2020
Ukrainian soldier killed in booby trap blast in Donbas
Two Ukrainian servicemen hit an unidentified explosive device in the Joint Forces Operation zone in Donbas, and one of them was killed in the explosion, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
Ceasefire in Donbas is major achievement towards peace – PM
The current ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas is a significant achievement on the path to peace process.
Forty-seven new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 47 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 354, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Zelensky signs law on defense procurement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed Law No. 808-IX "On Defense Procurement," which the Verkhovna Rada adopted on July 17, 2020, the presidential press service has reported.
NSDC has funds to develop missiles and aircraft – Danilov
Ukraine will primarily develop the production of missiles and aircraft.
Ukrainian intelligence officer killed in Donbas
A serviceman of a separate reconnaissance battalion from the Ukrainian Joint Forces has been killed in Donbas during a combat mission due to the careless handling of weapons, the press service of the Pivnich (North) task force has reported on Facebook.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
On August 12, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in Donbas four times.
12 August 2020
Ukroboronprom's enterprises to repair An-32B aircraft for Sri Lanka
Plant 410 Civil Aviation and Antonov State Enterprise, part of Ukraine's state defense company Ukroboronprom, will repair three An-32B transport aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the company's press service has reported.
Ukraine, Moldova discuss ways to intensify bilateral defense cooperation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran had a phone conversation with his Moldovan counterpart Alexandru Pînzari yesterday, August 11, the press service of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine reports.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice
On August 11, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire twice in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian troops in Donbas.
11 August 2020
Fourteen new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 14 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 303, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Lviv Armored Plant gets UAH 64M as profit in H1 2020
Lviv Armored Plant, part of Ukraine's state-owned defense company Ukroboronprom, turned a profit of UAH 64 million in the first half of 2020, the company's press service has reported.
Occupiers use small arms near Krasnohorivka in Donbas
Over the past day, the occupiers opened fire on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine once.
10 August 2020
Ukraine wants to develop defense cooperation with Turkey
The Delegation of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine led by Deputy Defense Minister Oleksandr Myroniuk will discuss the development of cooperation related to Bayraktar combat drones during a working visit to Turkey.
Danilov comments on ceasefire in Donbas: without heavy weapons and combat losses
The ceasefire regime in Donbas is being observed. For two weeks there have been no heavy weapons shots and combat losses.
Zelensky introduces new head of Main Intelligence Directorate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has introduced the newly appointed head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, Kyrylo Budanov, to the staff of the agency, the head of state's press service has reported.
Occupiers open fire near Novozvanivka and Marinka. No casualties reported
Over the past day, the occupiers opened fire on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine twice.
08 August 2020
Occupiers fire three provocative shots in Donbas
From the beginning of the day, the Joint Forces have recorded three provocative shots fired by the Russian armed formations.
About a million cases of cyberattacks and cyberthreats recorded in Ukraine this year
Since the beginning of 2020, about a million cases related to cyberthreats have been recorded in Ukraine, including website attack attempts, DDoS attacks, and spread of malicious software.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
On August 7, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian Joint Forces in Donbas three times.
07 August 2020
Yermak: Ukraine negotiating 3-5 new disengagement areas in Donbas
Ukraine is approaching an agreement with Russian-backed militants on three-five areas for the disengagement of forces and hardware in Donbas.
Ukrainian army reports 287 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 29 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 287, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Zelensky visits front line in Donbas to inspect compliance with ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the frontline positions of the Ukrainian military in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) in Donbas and inspected compliance with a comprehensive ceasefire that started on July 27, the presidential press service has reported.
OSCE records over 250 ceasefire violations in Donbas
From the beginning of the ceasefire regime on July 27 till 19:30 on August 5, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 251 ceasefire violations.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice today
Today, August 7, the armed formations of the Russian Federation have already violated the ceasefire declared in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas twice.
06 August 2020
President presents awards to Ukrainian military in Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has laid flowers at the monument to fallen servicemen, volunteer fighters and volunteers and presented state awards to Ukrainian defenders as part of his visit to the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) in Donbas, the presidential press service has reported.
Ukrainian paratroopers participate in multinational exercise Saber Junction 20
A unit of the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces is taking part in the multinational exercise Saber Junction 20 in Germany, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Ukrainian paratroopers participate in multinational exercise Saber Junction 20
A unit of the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces is taking part in the multinational exercise Saber Junction 20 in Germany, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Thirty-four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 34 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 265, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Nominee for U.S. ambassador to Ukraine names number of Russian military in Donbas
There are about 2,300 Russian military personnel in the occupied territories of Donbas, says Keith W. Dayton, nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas once
On August 5, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire declared in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas once.
05 August 2020
Ukraine wants to build rescue boats jointly with Italy
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine needs to purchase specialized boats to conduct rescue operations and humanitarian mine action.
More than 37,000 unexploded projectiles disposed of in Ukraine this year
The explosive ordnance disposal groups of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine have disposed of 37,129 unexploded projectiles since the beginning of this year.
Ukraine to adopt Italy's experience in protecting maritime borders
Ukraine restores the system of maritime border protection and is interested in adopting Italy’s experience of using high-speed patrol boats to combat illegal border crossings.
SMM records ceasefire violations in Luhansk region
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded no ceasefire violations in Donetsk region (compared with one in the previous 24 hours) and three ceasefire violations in Luhansk region (compared with two in the previous 24 hours).
Ceasefire in Donbas: One enemy attack recorded today
Today, August 5, the armed formations of the Russian Federation have already launched one attack in the areas of responsibility of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbas.
04 August 2020
Russia sends 30 ammunition trucks and 10 armored vehicles to Donbas – intelligence
Over the past week, Russia delivered at least 10 armored vehicles and about 30 trucks with small arms to the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Ukrainian army reports 221 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 16 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 221, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Danilov hopes ceasefire in Donbas will be a step towards end of war
The ceasefire in Donbas has been in place since midnight July 27, 2020, and isolated cases of its violation are not systemic, according to the Main Situation Center at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Occupiers open fire near four populated localities in Donbas
Over the past day, the occupiers launched three attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
03 August 2020
Russia's intention to increase arms supplies to Donbas a sign of direct aggression – Ukrainian Defense Ministry
Russia's intention to increase arms supplies to the occupied areas of Donbas is a sign of direct armed aggression and support for terrorist activities at the state level, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has said in a statement.
Wrong time to relax
The intelligence agency has named the main threats Ukraine is facing
Ceasefire observed in Donbas today
Today, August 3, the armed formations of the Russian Federation have not opened fire in the JFO area yet.
01 August 2020
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times. No casualties reported
On July 31, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times.
31 July 2020
Ukrspecexport fulfills two contracts for law enforcement agency, army
Ukraine's state arms exporter Ukrspecexport, part of the state defense company Ukroboronprom, has completed the fulfillment of contracts within the state defense order and supplied military products to a law enforcement agency and the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukroboronprom's press service has reported, with reference to Ukrspecexport Director General Vadym Nozdria.
Additional entry-exit checkpoints in Luhansk region to open in four months
Additional entry-exit checkpoints on the contact line in Shchastia and Zolote towns in Luhansk region are planned to open in four months. Preparatory work is underway.
EU urges to start preparations for opening checkpoints in Zolote, Shchastia
The European Union calls for the immediate start of preparatory and construction work for the opening of checkpoints in the towns of Zolote and Shchastia in Luhansk region.
Ukraine at OSCE: Occupiers violated previous ceasefire more than 4,200 times
Russian armed formations violated previous ceasefire in Donbas 4,226 times.
Occupiers violate ceasefire twice in Donbas
On July 30, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine twice.
30 July 2020
Abromavicius may step down as Ukroboronprom director general
Aivaras Abromavicius, director general of Ukraine's state-owned defense company Ukroboronprom, has said he does not rule out that he may change his post.
Avdiivka marks sixth anniversary of liberation from Russian occupiers
The town of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region marks the sixth anniversary of its liberation from Russian occupiers with a solemn ceremony of raising of Ukrainian military units’ flags.
NATO: Russia has significantly increased number of frigates and submarines in Black Sea
Russia has lately significantly increased the number of its frigates and newest submarines in the Black Sea.
Ukraine helps develop effectiveness of NATO Response Force
Ukraine is a very important partner for NATO because it contributes greatly both to the Alliance's operational component and the development of effectiveness of the NATO Response Force (NRF) and other important units.
Over 13,000 houses damaged in Donetsk region due to war – Interior Ministry
In Donetsk region, 13,288 houses have been damaged as a result of the shelling.
Invaders fire grenade launcher on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
Over the past 24 hours, the armed formations of the Russian Federation opened fire from under-barrel grenade launcher near the village of Novotoshkivske (53km west of Luhansk).
29 July 2020
Ukrspecexport doubles profit during lockdown
Ukraine's state arms exporter Ukrspecexport, part of the Ukroboronprom State Concern, increased net sales revenue in the first half of 2020 by 36.6% year-on-year, to UAH 1.53 billion, Ukroboronprom's press service has reported.