Netherlands to supply weapons, military equipment to Ukraine
The Netherlands will supply military goods to Ukraine.
Defense
Reznikov: Probability of Russian invasion of Ukraine estimated as low
Ukraine has scrutinized all possible scenarios and currently estimates the probability of a large-scale escalation of the security situation as low.
Finance Ministry will allocate additional UAH 22B for Ukrainian army - Marchenko
The Ukrainian Finance Ministry will allocate about UAH 22 billion from the budget for the country's defense needs, Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko has said.
No pullback of Russian troops from Ukraine border - Reznikov
Ukraine does not confirm the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Ukrainian border, their total number is 149,000 and may increase in the near future, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has said.
Russia has yet to implement single commitment under Minsk agreements – U.S. Mission to OSCE
Russia has not yet implemented any of its commitments under the Minsk agreements, according to Ambassador Michael Carpenter, U.S. Permanent Representative to the OSCE.
JFO area update: 60 ceasefire violations, 1 soldier and 2 civilians wounded
Over the past day, February 17, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine 60 times, including 43 attacks with the use of weapons banned under the Minsk agreements.
17 February 2022
Stoltenberg on escalation in Donbas: Russia trying to stage pretext to attack Ukraine
Russia is trying to stage a pretext for aggression against Ukraine, making disinformation efforts, and NATO tries to prevent such actions by revealing data about the actions and plans of Russian forces.
Zelensky informs Michel about escalation in JFO area
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky informed President of the European Council Charles Michel about today's provocative shelling by the Russian occupation forces in the Joint Forces Operation area.
Occupiers fire on Vrubivka, hitting school, damaging houses and gas pipeline
The occupiers fired on Vrubivka urban-type settlement, Luhansk region, hitting a local school, damaging residential buildings and a high-pressure gas pipeline.
Occupiers fire on Vrubivka, hitting school, damaging houses and gas pipeline
The occupiers fired on Vrubivka urban-type settlement, Luhansk region, hitting a local school, damaging residential buildings and a high-pressure gas pipeline.
Occupiers shell Stanytsia Luhanska, damaging kindergarten. Two civilians injured
At about 9:00 on February 17, Russian occupation troops fired on Stanytsia Luhanska, damaging a local kindergarten.
Occupiers shell Stanytsia Luhanska, damaging kindergarten. Two civilians injured
At about 9:00 on February 17, Russian occupation troops fired on Stanytsia Luhanska, damaging a local kindergarten.
Occupiers already launch two attacks on Ukrainian positions today
Over the past day, February 16, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine eight times.
16 February 2022
Zelensky attends military exercises in Rivne region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has observed the course of tactical exercises of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and other security and defense forces that are being held as part of the command and staff exercises "Snowstorm 2022," the President's Office has said.
Occupiers violate ceasefire near Stanytsia Luhanska
As of 07:00, February 16, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire once, using the weapons banned under the Minsk agreements.
Nothing unexpected happening around Ukraine – defense minister
The situation on Ukraine's borders remains stable as of the morning of February 16, and nothing unexpected is happening, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov.
Ukraine banks, defense sector’s sites targeted in major cyberattack
On February 15, the websites of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry and the Armed Forces were hit in DDoS attacks. Interruptions were also recorded in the operations of the Oschadbank and Privatbank’s web services.
15 February 2022
Stoltenberg on Russian troops near Ukraine: We have not seen any de-escalation so far
NATO is closely monitoring the situation around Ukraine related to a build-up of Russian troops along its borders, and it has not seen any de-escalation so far, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said.
Reznikov thanks Lambrecht for treatment of wounded, military hospitals
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov discussed the current security situation in the region with German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht.
Pentagon chief, NATO secretary general discuss Russia's build-up around Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in a phone call on February 14 discussed recent diplomatic engagements with Russia and the need for Russia to de-escalate, according to a statement issued by Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby.
Canada commits lethal weapons in support of Ukraine
The Government of Canada authorized the provision of additional military assistance to the Government of Ukraine to further help the Ukrainian security forces defend against Russia’s aggression.
Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid 5 ceasefire violations in JFO area
Over the past day, February 14, the Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine five times, wounding two Ukrainian soldiers.
14 February 2022
Belarusian defense minister says no risks, threats to Ukraine from Belarusian territory
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin has said that there are no risks and threats to Ukraine from Belarusian territory, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has said.
Defense Ministry: 32,000 Russian troops stationed in occupied Crimea
To date, 32,000 Russian troops are stationed in occupied Crimea.
Ukraine gets Stinger air defense systems from Lithuania
C-17 transport aircraft with Lithuanian military equipment onboard, including modern Stinger man-portable air defense systems, landed in Kyiv last weekend.
Ukraine gets Stinger air defense systems from Lithuania
C-17 transport aircraft with Lithuanian military equipment onboard, including modern Stinger man-portable air defense systems, landed in Kyiv last weekend.
Canada temporarily relocates its military instructors from Ukraine
Against the background of possible Russian aggression, Canada has decided to temporarily relocate its military instructors from Ukraine.
OSCE SMM makes statement due to decision of some countries to recall monitors
Some OSCE participating States decided that their secondees in the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) should leave Ukraine within the next days, but the Mission will continue to implement its mandate.
Russian mercenaries violate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine six times
Over the past day, February 13, the Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine six times, using the weapons banned under the Minsk agreements once.