Russian-led forces launch six attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
Over the past day, invaders launched six attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbas.
Defense
21 December 2020
Russian-backed forces detain Ukrainian serviceman in Luhansk region - HQ
Representatives of illegal armed groups in Luhansk region have detained a serviceman of the Ukrainian Joint Forces from a military unit stationed in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO), the press service of the JFO headquarters has reported.
Two Ukrainian servicemen wounded in Donbas
Two servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were wounded near the town of Horlivka, Donetsk region, at about 08:00 on December 21, the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine sends note to OSCE over civilian injury near Avdiivka
Ukraine has prepared and sent a written note to the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) over a civilian injury in Donbas – outside the village of Kamianka near Avdiivka, the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has reported on Facebook.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
Over the past day, December 20, nine ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
19 December 2020
Turkey’s Defense Minister: Ukraine is important for stability in Black Sea region
National Defense Minister of Turkey Hulusi Akar has stated that the talks in the “quadriga” format were successful and defined the previously outlined framework for bilateral cooperation.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas five times
Over the past day, December 18, five ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
18 December 2020
Taran: Russia preparing to deploy nuclear weapons in Crimea
The Russian Federation is preparing to deploy nuclear weapons in the territory of the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula.
OSCE SMM spots 24 Grad multiple rocket launchers in occupied Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) has recorded new violations by Russian occupation forces in non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 8 times, Ukrainian soldier wounded
Over the past day, invaders launched eight attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbas.
17 December 2020
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
Over the past day, December 16, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas three times.
16 December 2020
Danilov: Increase in security spending is President’s principled position
Increase in spending on security and defense sector is a principled position of the President of Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas eleven times
Over the past day, December 15, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas eleven times.
15 December 2020
Ukraine, U.S. to continue cooperation in more than 10 areas – Defense Ministry
As part of the California - Ukraine State Partnership Program, a working meeting of representatives of the Defense Attaché Office (DAO) at the Ukrainian Embassy in the United States with a delegation of the California National Guard took place.
Ukraine, Turkey sign contracts for military goods
For the first time in history, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has concluded direct foreign economic agreements for military goods.
Ukraine, Turkey sign contracts for military goods
For the first time in history, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has concluded direct foreign economic agreements for military goods.
Ukrainian peacekeepers leave for Kosovo
Another rotation of Ukrainian peacekeepers took off from Kyiv's Boryspil Airport to Pristina International Airport on December 14, the media liaisons office of the Command of the Ukrainian Ground Forces has reported on Facebook.
Ukrainian peacekeepers leave for Kosovo
Another rotation of Ukrainian peacekeepers took off from Kyiv's Boryspil Airport to Pristina International Airport on December 14, the media liaisons office of the Command of the Ukrainian Ground Forces has reported on Facebook.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
Over the past day, December 14, four ceasefire violations were recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
14 December 2020
Ukrainian troops come under fire near Vodiane
On December 14, Russian occupation forces have fired on the Ukrainian troops near the village of Vodiane, Donetsk region.
Human Rights Commissioner Denisova: 251 Ukrainians held hostage in Donbas
As many as 251 Ukrainian citizens are being held captive in Russia-occupied Donbas; however, it is currently impossible to monitor the observance of their rights and conditions of detention in prisons.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
Over the past 24 hours, Russian-led forces launched nine attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
12 December 2020
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
Over the past day, December 11, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas three times.
11 December 2020
OSCE SMM spots howitzers in violation of withdrawal lines in Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) has recorded new violations by Russian occupation forces in non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Almost 43,000 people have crossed BCPs in Donbas over past month
Almost 43,000 people have crossed entry-exit points in Donbas since November 10, when the points have been operating normally.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas eight times
Over the past day, December 10, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas eight times.
10 December 2020
Four Joint Forces soldiers killed since truce began in Donbas – Ukraine at OSCE
Between July 27 and November 29, the armed formations of the Russian Federation in Donbas carried out 309 attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as a result of which four Ukrainian servicemen were killed and another 15 were wounded.
Ukrainian army reports 3,055 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 3,055 coronavirus cases as of December 10.
Ukraine ready for new stage of disengagement of troops and demining – Zelensky
Ukraine is ready for a new stage in the disengagement of troops and the mine clearance of new areas, as well as for the next round of a mutual release of detainees.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
Over the past day, December 9, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
09 December 2020
Ukrainian army gets over 50 armored vehicles
Lviv Armored Plant, part of Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom, has announced the successful implementation of the state defense order for the modernization of more than 50 tanks and armored recovery vehicles, according to a statement posted on Ukroboronprom's website.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas using small arms
Over the past day, December 8, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas once.
08 December 2020
Occupiers pulling artillery and tanks to frontline in Donbas – intelligence
The command of the Russian occupation forces steps up combat training of artillery, tank and motorized infantry units of the occupation troops in Donbas.
Ukrainian army reports 148 new coronavirus cases
As of December 8, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 3,200 COVID-19 cases, including 148 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian army receives upgraded fighter
One of the tactical aviation brigades of the Air Command ‘Center’ has received a repaired and modernized MiG-29 fighter aircraft.
OSCE SMM recorded over 220 ceasefire violations in Donbas over weekend
Between the evenings of 4 and 6 December, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 223 ceasefire violations in Donbas.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
On December 7, four ceasefire violations were recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
07 December 2020
Ukrainian army reports 3,271 COVID-19 cases
As of December 7, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 3,271 COVID-19 cases, including 32 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas
Today, December 7, no ceasefire violations have been recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
05 December 2020
Enemy sniper wounds Ukrainian soldier near Luhanske
On December 4, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas twice.
04 December 2020
Ambassadors of Visegrad Four countries visit Zolote checkpoint
The ambassadors of the Visegrad Group countries (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) visited the contact line in eastern Ukraine on December 3, the press service of the Polish Embassy in Ukraine reports on Twitter.
Ambassadors of Visegrad Four countries visit Zolote checkpoint
The ambassadors of the Visegrad Group countries (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) visited the contact line in eastern Ukraine on December 3, the press service of the Polish Embassy in Ukraine reports on Twitter.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
On December 3, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
03 December 2020
Russia blocks decision on monitoring of Ukraine-Russia border
Ukraine and another 33 OSCE participating states have drafted a ministerial decision to establish a permanent monitoring of the areas adjacent to the uncontrolled part of Ukraine-Russia border by the OSCE mission. Russia has blocked the decision.
Ukroboronprom will cease to operate next year - Husev
Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom will cease to operate next year, and holding companies working on the principle of corporate governance will be established instead.
Ukraine ready to increase contributions to NATO-led operations - Taran
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are ready to increase national contributions to NATO-led operations and to engage in the planning of the Alliance's early crisis management operations, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran.
Ukrainian army reports 3,146 COVID-19 cases
As of December 3, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 3,146 COVID-19 cases, including 189 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Two ceasefire violations already recorded in Donbas today
Today, December 3, the Russian occupation forces have violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas already twice.
02 December 2020
OSCE SMM again spots Russian electronic warfare system in occupied Donbas
An OSCE SMM long-range UAV spotted the latest Russian electronic warfare system R-330Zh Zhitel in the uncontrolled territory of Donbas, 5km from the border with Russia.
Ukrainian Armed Forces to take part in 22 multinational exercises in 2021 – defense minister
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are planning to take part in 22 multinational exercises 2021, including eight in Ukraine and 14 abroad, Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran has said.
No civilian casualties in active hostilities recorded in Donbas over past three months
From 1 August to 31 October 2020, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) recorded no civilian casualties resulting from active hostilities.
Invaders shell Ukrainian troops near Popasna and Katerynivka
On December 1, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and Russia’s mercenaries twice violated the agreements reached at the Trilateral Contact Group meeting on July 22, 2020.
01 December 2020
Ukrainian army gets new radar system
Ukraine's state-owned enterprise Iskra has handed over to the Ukrainian Armed Forces a new radar system with increased range, improved trajectory data analysis and expanded functionality, Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has reported on its website.
Ukraine hopes to get MAP at NATO summit next year - Taran
Ukraine hopes to receive a NATO Membership Action Plan (MAP) at the NATO summit next year, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Andrii Taran.
OSCE SMM recorded over 160 ceasefire violations in Donbas over weekend
In Donbas, between the evenings of 27 and 29 November, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine recorded 163 ceasefire violations, most of which were recorded in Luhansk region.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
On November 30, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and Russia’s mercenaries violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times.
30 November 2020
First Ukrainian gyrocopter undergoing testing
A prototype of a gyrocopter developed at JSC Motor Sich is being tested in Zaporizhia, designer Oleksii Chyrva has told Ukrinform.
First Ukrainian gyrocopter undergoing testing
A prototype of a gyrocopter developed at JSC Motor Sich is being tested in Zaporizhia, designer Oleksii Chyrva has told Ukrinform.
Stoltenberg: NATO to strengthen cooperation in Black Sea with Ukraine and Georgia
NATO Allies closely follows the situation in the Black Sea region and intend to discuss areas of political and practical cooperation with partners in the region with the participation of the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Georgia.