"No easy walk for Russia": Danilov advocates arming territorial defense forces
Territorial defense forces will receive the required weaponry, while Russia won’t have an “easy walk” in Ukraine in case of invading the country.
Defense
New Navy boats may arrive in Berdyansk port through Kerch Strait - commander
Starting next year, Ukraine will start receiving from the United States a batch of Mark VI high-speed combat boats, some of which are set to be delivered to the port of Berdyansk on the Sea of Azov. In this regard, Ukraine does not rule out that the boats will sail to the said port through the Kerch Strait near the occupied Crimea.
Lithuania’s Defense Minister: We are ready to deliver lethal weapons to Ukraine
Minister of National Defense of Lithuania Arvydas Anušauskas says that his country is ready to support Ukraine in every possible way amid a possible new Russia’s invasion and to hand over lethal weapons to Ukraine.
U.S. Congress delegation visits Ukraine
US Congressman Jason Crow led a U.S. Congressional delegation to Kyiv to discuss Russia's aggressive military build-up in and around Ukraine and hear assessments from Ukrainian officials and military leadership, according to the Facebook page of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.
Donbas update: Invaders breach truce twice Dec 19
Over the past 24 hours, on December 19, the Russian occupation forces resorted to two ceasefire violations, one of which involved weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
18 December 2021
Occupiers violate ceasefire in JFO area four times
Over the past day, December 17, Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine four times.
17 December 2021
Ukraine's defense minister meets with U.S. congressmen
Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has met with a delegation of U.S. congressmen to discuss the current situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and around its borders, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Ukrainian troops receive over 3,000 units of weapons and equipment this year
In 2021, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have received more than 3,000 basic units of weapons and military equipment.
U.S. Embassy: Court verdict confirms Russia’s forces stationed in Ukraine
By recognizing the presence of the Russian armed forces in the occupied territory of Ukraine, the Russian court has confirmed what everyone knows.
Russia's claims on Ukraine provocation aimed at creating pretext for aggression – U.S. Mission to OSCE
Russia's claims about a provocation allegedly being staged by Kyiv in eastern Ukraine are aimed at creating a pretext for Moscow to carry out its further aggression against Ukraine.
One Ukrainian soldier killed, another one wounded in JFO area
Over the past day, December 16, Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine five times, killing one Ukrainian serviceman and wounding another one.
16 December 2021
Ukraine wants to boost number of international exercises in Black Sea
Ukraine initiates a negotiation process with international partners to increase the number of exercises and training activities in the Black Sea region.
US and Canada defense ministers discuss Russia’s escalation on border with Ukraine
The United States and Canada are deeply concerned about Russia’s aggressive actions in and around Ukraine.
Ukrainian military get upgraded BMP-2 AFVs
Zhytomyr Armored Vehicle Factory, a state-owned company incorporated with the Ukroboronprom defense conglomerate, has successfully overhauled and modernized a batch of BMP-2 armored fighting vehicles and BREM-2 armored recovery vehicles and shipped them to the Ukrainian military, Ukroboronprom's press service has said.
U.S. Senate approves defense bill with $300M in military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. Senate has passed a version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2022 that authorizes $768.2 billion in defense spending and contains provisions on support for Ukraine.
Russian mercenaries violate ceasefire in JFO area nine times
Over the past day, December 15, Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine nine times, including five attacks with the use of weapons banned under the Minsk Agreements.
15 December 2021
Ukrainian Army trains to repel tank attacks near occupied Crimea
In the southern district, an exercise is underway for anti-tank artillery and engineering units, deployed along the de-facto border with the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Ukrainian Army trains to repel tank attacks near occupied Crimea
In the southern district, an exercise is underway for anti-tank artillery and engineering units, deployed along the de-facto border with the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Reznikov visits Swedish Navy base
On December 14, Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov visited the 4th Naval Warfare Flotilla of the Swedish Navy within the framework of the visit to the Kingdom of Sweden.
OSCE SMM spots over 250 "silence" breaches at week-start
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission says 253 ceasefire violations were reported on Monday (December 13), including 127 in Donetsk region and 126 in Luhansk region.
Ukraine, Sweden sign updated agreement on defense cooperation
Ukraine and Sweden have signed an updated agreement on defense cooperation, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Occupiers fire on OSCE SMM’s drone in Luhansk region
The militants of the Russian-occupation troops used small arms to fire on OSCE SMM’s UAV near Zhovte in a non-government-controlled area of Luhansk region.
Donbas update: Seven enemy attacks, 1 WIA on Dec 14, Ukraine says
Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian military recorded seven ceasefire violations by the Russian occupation forces.
14 December 2021
French Navy frigate enters Black Sea
The French Navy's missile frigate FS Auvergne (D654) has entered the Black Sea, according to Marine Traffic and Black Sea News.
Ukraine stepping up border protection cooperation with Estonia
Ukraine and Estonia are stepping up border protection cooperation.
OSCE SMM records over 800 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine over weekend
Between the evenings of December 10 and 12, the OSCE SMM recorded 211 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and 599 ceasefire violations in Luhansk region.
Occupiers violate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine twice
Over the past day, December 13, Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine twice.
13 December 2021
Week in JFO area: 29 ceasefire violations, occupiers use banned weapons
Russian-occupation forces violated the Minsk Agreements 29 times over the past week and opened fire on Joint Forces positions. Four Ukrainian defenders were wounded in the shelling.
Defense Ministry: Russia continues amassing troops near Ukraine’s border
The situation around Ukraine's borders remains difficult as Russia continues redeploying troops to maintain tensions in the region.