JFO exercises in Sea of Azov: ships and boats destroy opposing force
The ship and boat units of the Joint Forces practiced joint actions to destroy opposing force in the waters of the Sea of Azov.
Defense
08 May 2020
JFO exercises in Sea of Azov: ships and boats destroy opposing force
The ship and boat units of the Joint Forces practiced joint actions to destroy opposing force in the waters of the Sea of Azov.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire near Orikhove and Avdiivka
Russian-backed forces have attacked the positions of Ukrainian Joint Forces near the villages of Orikhove and Avdiivka in Donbas. No casualties among Ukrainian military have been reported.
Ukraine at OSCE: Occupants plant anti-personnel mines near Petrivske
In late April, the OSCE SMM saw Russian occupation forces planting anti-personnel mines near a disengagement site in Petrivske, Donbas.
JFO Headquarters proves involvement of FSB snipers in war in Donbas
The Joint Forces have established yet another evidence of the direct involvement of servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces in the war in Donbas.
JFO Headquarters proves involvement of FSB snipers in war in Donbas
The Joint Forces have established yet another evidence of the direct involvement of servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces in the war in Donbas.
Ukrainian army reports 33 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed four new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 33, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 21 times, six Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On May 7, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 21 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
07 May 2020
New proof of Russia's aggression: Ukraine tells at OSCE about drone downed in Donbas
During a meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation, the Ukrainian delegation drew the attention of partner countries to the fact that the Ukrainian military had shot down a new Russian-made UAV “Zastava” in Donbas being another proof of Russia's military aggression.
A Ukrainian soldier wounded in enemy shelling in Donbas
Russian-backed forces have attacked the positions of Ukrainian Joint Forces near the villages of Orikhove, Novotoshkivske, Novoselivka Druha, and Marinka. A Ukrainian soldier was wounded.
EUAM Ukraine provides personal protective equipment to National Guard
The European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) Ukraine has provided personal protective equipment to Ukraine's National Guard, the press service of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry has reported on Telegram.
Serial production of Vilkha-M for Ukrainian army to be launched next year
Tests of Vilkha-M missile are on their final stages and the serial production is planned to be launched in 2021.
Two new coronavirus cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has 29 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas eight times
On May 6, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched eight attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
06 May 2020
Kyiv Armored Plant hands over batch of nine BTR-80 APCs to military - Ukroboronprom
Kyiv Armored Plant, a state-owned enterprise that is part of the Ukroboronprom State Concern, has handed over a batch of nine BTR-80 armored personnel carriers repaired as part of a state defense order to the Ukrainian military, Ukroboronprom has reported.
Kyiv Armored Plant hands over batch of nine BTR-80 APCs to military - Ukroboronprom
Kyiv Armored Plant, a state-owned enterprise that is part of the Ukroboronprom State Concern, has handed over a batch of nine BTR-80 armored personnel carriers repaired as part of a state defense order to the Ukrainian military, Ukroboronprom has reported.
OSCE SMM reports on increase in ceasefire violations in Donbas
The OSCE SMM to Ukraine reports on increase in ceasefire violations on demarcation line in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Russian-led forces launch 15 attacks in Donbas
On May 5, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 15 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
05 May 2020
Russian-led forces fire 82mm mortars at Ukrainian positions near Nevelske
Russian-backed forces have attacked positions of Ukrainian Joint Forces near the villages of Orikhove and Nevelske in Donbas.
No new coronavirus cases recorded in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has 38 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases. No new cases have been reported over the past day, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders fire banned mortars in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier wounded
On May 4, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 12 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
04 May 2020
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas using 120mm and 82mm mortars
Today, May 4, Russian-backed forces have violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times. No casualties among Ukrainian troops have been reported.
Soldiers injured in Donbas evacuated to Dnipro
Three servicemen who received burns during enemy attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas have been transported to the city of Dnipro.
Ukrainian army reports 48 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed two new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 48, according to the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Invaders launch 11 attacks in Donbas, one Ukrainian soldier wounded
On May 3, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 11 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
02 May 2020
Taran discusses defense reform with U.S. strategic advisor
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran had a phone call with Senior United States Defense Advisor to Ukraine, retired Lieutenant General Keith W. Dayton.
SMM records increase in number of explosions in Donbas – report
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded more ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and fewer in Luhansk region compared with the previous reporting period.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 24 times. Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On May 1, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 24 attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
01 May 2020
No new coronavirus cases recorded in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has 44 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases. No new cases have been reported over the past day, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 15 times
On April 30, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 15 times.
30 April 2020
Ukrainian troops come under 82mm mortar fire near Novotoshkivske
Today, April 30, Russian-backed forces have violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas twice. No casualties among Ukrainian troops have been reported.
JFO Headquarters: Invaders violate ceasefire over 7,000 times year to date
According to the OSCE SMM data, Russian mercenaries have violated ceasefire in Donbas over 7,000 times since the beginning of 2020.
Two new coronavirus cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed two new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 54, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Joint Forces Commander: Over 2,000 Russian career officers stationed in occupied Donbas
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has formed and keeps in Donbas a task grouping of Russian-occupation troops as part of the 1st (Donetsk) and the 2nd (Luhansk) army corps with the overall number of more than 35 thousand personnel.
Number of ceasefire violations decreased in Donetsk region – OSCE
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded fewer ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and more in Luhansk region compared with the previous reporting period.
Invaders launch 15 attacks in Donbas, one Ukrainian soldier injured
On April 29, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 15 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
29 April 2020
Ukraine testing new rocket Taifun-1
The second stage of preliminary tests of Ukrainian rockets Taifun-1 for their maximum range is underway in Odesa region as part of large-scale missile testing, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
Ukraine testing new rocket Taifun-1
The second stage of preliminary tests of Ukrainian rockets Taifun-1 for their maximum range is underway in Odesa region as part of large-scale missile testing, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
Ukrainian soldier injured in sniper fire near Novomykhailivka
A Ukrainian serviceman was injured in enemy shelling near Novomykhailivka in Donetsk region on April 29, the press service of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters has reported.
Ukrainian, Romanian defense ministers discuss security in Black and Azov Seas region
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran and Romanian Minister of National Defense Nicolae-Ionel Ciuca have discussed aspects of regional security, in particular the situation in the region of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Ukrainian army reports more than 50 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed one new coronavirus case over the past day, bringing total to 52, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian-led forces shell disengagement site in Donbas twice
The Russian-occupation troops shelled the disengagement site No.3 Bohdanivka-Petrivske in Donbas twice over the past day.
Invaders fire 152mm, 122mm artillery in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier killed
On April 28, Russian-led forces launched 17 attacks on Ukrainian troops in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
28 April 2020
Ukrainian troops come under 120mm mortar fire near Krymske
Today, April 28, Russian-backed forces have violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times. No casualties among Ukrainian troops have been reported.
Invaders continue to deny SMM patrols passage at checkpoints in Donbas
On April 25-27, members of the armed formations in Donbas again denied SMM attempts to cross into non-government-controlled areas along official crossing routes.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times; two Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On April 27, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched nine attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
27 April 2020
JFO HQ: More than 400 explosive devices disposed in Donbas over last week
Special teams of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine have removed 407 explosive devices in Donbas over the past week, the press service of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has reported.
Invaders shell Ukrainian troops near Katerynivka. No casualties reported
Today, Russian-led forces have shelled Ukrainian troops near the village of Katerynivka in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
25 April 2020
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas ten times
On April 24, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched ten attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
24 April 2020
Ukrainian serviceman wounded in Luhansk region – JFO HQ
A Ukrainian serviceman was wounded in enemy shelling in Luhansk region on April 24, the press service of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has reported.
Russia delivers dozens of trucks with ammunition, armored vehicles to Donbas
According to the data of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Russia continues to supply arms, ammunition, and other military equipment to the occupation troops on the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions across the border sections beyond control of the Ukrainian Government.
Ukrainian troops come under mortar fire near Orikhove and Pavlopil. One soldier wounded
Today, April 24, Russian-backed forces have attacked the positions of Ukrainian Joint Forces near Orikhove, Pavlopil, and Lebedynske. One Ukrainian soldier was wounded.
Khomchak, Zmeko discuss fight against COVID-19 – Defense Ministry
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Colonel-General Ruslan Khomchak held a phone conversation with Chief of the General Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces, General Daniel Zmeko, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s press service reported.
Five new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed five new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 51, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ceasefire in Donbas not yet observed; civilians continue to pay the price – OSCE SMM Chief Monitor
Russian armed formations continue to restrict the freedom of movement of SMM patrols in Donbas, OSCE SMM Chief Monitor Yaşar Halit Çevik said in his video address from Kyiv to the OSCE Permanent Council.
Invaders launch 15 attacks in Donbas, three Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On April 23, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 15 attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
23 April 2020
Ukrainian troops come under fire near Orikhove, Avdiivka and Pavlopil
Today, April 23, Russian-backed forces have attacked the positions of Ukrainian Joint Forces near the villages of Orikhove, Novoselivka Druha, Avdiivka and Pavlopil in Donbas.
More than 70 military psychologists serving in Ukrainian Air Force
More than 70 military psychologists are currently serving in the Ukrainian Air Force, according to the press service of the Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukrainian army reports 46 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed three new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 46, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.