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.
Defense
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.
14 March 2020
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas six times. A Ukrainian soldier wounded
On March 13, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas six times.
13 March 2020
Ukrainian troops come under mortar fire near Lebedynske
Russian-led forces have opened mortar fire at the positions of the Joint Forces near Lebedynske in Donetsk region.
Invaders continue to restrict SMM’s freedom of movement in eastern Ukraine
The SMM’s freedom of movement in occupied Donbas continues to be restricted, including in non-government-controlled Donetsk city and at checkpoints of the armed formations in southern Donetsk region.
UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission: Detainees tortured systematically in occupied Donbas
The detainees are systematically tortured, including by mock executions and electric shocks, in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian defense minister meets with ambassadors of UK and Canada
Defense Minister of Ukraine Andriy Taran held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom Melinda Simmons and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada Larisa Galadza, the ministry’s press service reported.
Ukraine at OSCE: 4 Ukrainian soldiers killed, 16 wounded in Donbas in three days
Russian armed formations continue to violate ceasefire in Donbas. As a result of their attacks, four Ukrainian soldiers were killed and sixteen more were wounded only in three days, on March 8-10.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
On March 12, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times.
12 March 2020
SMM spots Grad MLRS, tanks and howitzers in occupied Donbas
The armed formations of the Russian Federation continue to grossly violate the Minsk agreements, deploying military hardware in violation of withdrawal lines and outside of designated storage sites, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported on Facebook.
NATO experts postpone visit to Ukraine due to coronavirus
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry is doing its utmost to adapt the Armed Forces to NATO standards, the defense minister's spokesperson, Svitlana Pavlovska, has said.
France provides EUR 900,000 as technical assistance to Ukroboronprom
Ukroboronprom has received about EUR 900,000 as technical assistance from the French government, Ukroboronprom Director General Aivaras Abromavicius has said.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas twice. A Ukrainian soldier wounded
On March 11, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine twice.
11 March 2020
Zelensky: Ukrainian military authorized to repel invaders in Donbas
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has assured that the desire for peace does not weaken the ability of Ukraine to repel the aggressor.
Zelensky introduces Taran as Ukraine's defense minister
President Volodymyr Zelensky has introduced the newly appointed defense minister, Andriy Taran, to the staff of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
Russian-backed forces shell residential areas on outskirts of Marinka
Russian-backed forces have fired on residential areas on the outskirts of Marinka in Ukraine's Donetsk region, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has said.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 17 times. Three Ukrainian soldiers killed
On March 10, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine 17 times.
10 March 2020
Invaders fire on Ukrainian positions near Pisky. One soldier killed, four wounded
Since the beginning of the day, the Russian-occupation troops have opened fire five times. Ukrainian troops sustained losses.
Invaders fire on medical vehicle in Donbas
On March 9, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine ten times.
09 March 2020
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas six times
On March 8, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine six times.
07 March 2020
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas five times
On March 6, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas five times.
06 March 2020
Bill on defense procurement to be submitted to parliament in April - Zavitnevych
The bill on defense procurement will be submitted for consideration by the Ukrainian parliament in April, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence Oleksandr Zavitnevych has said.
IFV explosion kills one Ukrainian soldier, injures other three near Krymske in Luhansk region
One Ukrainian soldier has been killed and three more injured near Krymske in Luhansk region as a result of an infantry fighting vehicle being blown up on an unknown explosive device, the press service of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) reports.
Invaders preparing large-scale artillery exercises in Donbas
Russian-occupation troops in Donbas are getting ready for a series of command and staff exercises to rehearse the artillery fire control.
Ukrainian troops come under mortar fire near Zaitseve – Defense Ministry
Since the beginning of the day, Russian-led forces have opened fire at the positions of the Joint Forces near Zaitseve in Donetsk region.
Invaders fire small arms on disengagement area in Donbas
On March 5, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine ten times.
05 March 2020
Invaders continue to restrict SMM’s freedom of movement in occupied Donbas
The SMM’s freedom of movement continues to be restricted, including at checkpoints of the armed formations near Verkhnoshyrokivske and Novoazovsk in southern Donetsk region.
Kyiv Armored Plant transfers upgraded T-72 tanks to Ukrainian army
Kyiv Armored Plant has transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces the last batch of six T-72 tanks that had their combat and technical characteristics upgraded, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has reported on Facebook.
Kyiv Armored Plant transfers upgraded T-72 tanks to Ukrainian army
Kyiv Armored Plant transfers upgraded T-72 tanks to Ukrainian army
Kyiv Armored Plant transfers upgraded T-72 tanks to Ukrainian army
Kyiv Armored Plant has transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces the last batch of six T-72 tanks that had their combat and technical characteristics upgraded, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has reported on Facebook.
Parliament approves law on admission of foreign troops to Ukraine for exercises
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted the law "On the approval of the decision of the President of Ukraine on the admission of units of the armed forces of other states to the territory of Ukraine in 2020 for participation in multinational exercises" (No. 3003).
OSCE records Grad MLRS, tanks and howitzers in occupied Donbas
The armed formations of the Russian Federation continue to grossly violate the Minsk agreements, deploying military hardware in violation of withdrawal lines and outside of designated storage sites, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported on Facebook.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas six times. Four Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On March 4, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine six times.
04 March 2020
Ukraine, Finland discuss defense cooperation for 2020
During the working visit of the delegation of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry to Finland, the Ukrainian and Finnish sides discussed bilateral cooperation for 2020.
Ukrainian troops come under fire near Krymske, Orikhove
Since the beginning of the day, Russian-occupation troops have opened fire twice on positions of the Joint Forces near Krymske (42km north-west of Luhansk) and Orikhove (57km north-west of Luhansk). One Ukrainian defender was heavily wounded.
Invaders doubled number of attacks in February – JFO Headquarters
In February 2020, Russian-led forces fired over 1,500 shells at positions of the Joint Forces using weapons prohibited by the Minsk agreements, which is twice as many as the previous month, the press center of the JFO Headquarters reports.
Invaders fire banned mortars in Donbas, one Ukrainian soldier killed
On March 3, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine seven times.
03 March 2020
Ukraine interested in Finland’s experience as NATO enhanced opportunity partner
Ukraine is interested in the experience of Finland as a NATO enhanced opportunity partner.
Ukrainian troops near Lebedynske and Shyrokyne come under enemy fire
Since the beginning of the day, the invaders have violated the ceasefire regime in Mariupol direction five times.
SMM records 18 tanks near contact line in Donbas
The Ukrainian side of the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) in Donbas has said that Russian-backed forces continue to violate the Minsk agreements by deploying military hardware outside of designated weapons storage sites, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported.
Russia completing formation of two armies near border with Ukraine - intelligence
The Russian Federation is completing the formation of two new armies in the western and southern military districts near the border with Ukraine.
Russia pulls 90,000 troops, 1,100 tanks, hundreds of planes to border with Ukraine
Russia deployed nearly 90,000 troops, 1,100 tanks, 2,500 armored fighting vehicles, 1,600 artillery and missile systems, 340 combat aircraft and other weapons and equipment on the border with Ukraine.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 13 times
On March 2, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine 13 times.
02 March 2020
Ukrainian Defense Ministry to cooperate with Hybrid CoE
The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (the Hybrid CoE), together with the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, will prepare the national regulatory framework for responding to hybrid threats, the ministry's press service has reported.
Ukraine's state defense order to reach UAH 30 bln in 2020 – Abromavicius
The state defense order in Ukraine is growing every year and will reach a record high of UAH 30 billion in 2020, or 37% more than in 2019, Director General of the Ukroboronprom State Concern Aivaras Abromavicius has said.