Ukraine Army may receive British-made Brimstone Sea Spear missiles, Defense Ministry confirms
The new Brimstone Sea Spear missile, developed by the MBDA defense firm, could be supplied to Ukraine to be used by the Armed Forces.
Defense
29 October 2021
Kuleba on use of Bayraktar drone: Ukraine has not violated anything
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that German partners should, first and foremost, express concern over the use by Russian occupation forces of howitzers proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
U.S. to Russia: OSCE mission not a bargaining chip
The United States has reminded Russia that the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) is not a bargaining chip and Moscow should not use it in its conflict with Ukraine.
Epiphanius, Zaluzhny discuss situation in JFO zone, law on chaplains
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Valeriy Zaluzhny has met with Head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine Epiphanius to discuss the situation in the area of the Joint Forces Operation.
Donbas update: Ukraine reports 3 WIAs in past 24 hours
In the past 24 hours, October 28, Ukraine recorded a total of 14 ceasefire violations by Russian occupation forces in the Joint Forces Operation zone in Donbas, five of which involved weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
28 October 2021
Lviv Armoгed Fighting Vehicle Plant restores armored hauling vehicles
Lviv Armored Fighting Vehicle Plant SE, which is a part of the Ukroboronprom defense giant, has restored more than ten BTS-4 armored medium hauling vehicles, improving their tactical and technical features as per defense ministry's order.
OSCE records increased presence of heavy equipment in exclusion zone
At the TCG meeting, the OSCE SMM reported heightened tensions along the contact line and an increased presence of heavy equipment in the exclusion zone.
Occupiers delay OSCE SMM members near Stanytsia Luhanska, trying to ‘inspect luggage’
Militants of the Russian-occupation forces did not allow the OSCE SMM members to cross the bridge near Stanytsia Luhanska for more than an hour and a half, trying to inspect their luggage.
OSCE SMM records 455 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine
The OSCE SMM recorded 435 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and 20 ceasefire violations in Luhansk region on Tuesday, October 26.
Occupiers fire artillery on Triokhizbenka village, damaging five houses
On October 27, Russian-occupation forces fired on Triokhizbenka village in Luhansk region, using large-caliber artillery prohibited by the Minsk agreements.
Donbas update: Invaders breach truce 15 times Oct 27
On October 27, Russian occupation forces 15 times violated ceasefire, including three times using weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
27 October 2021
OSCE SMM records over 200 ceasefire violations in occupied Donetsk region
Over the past day, OSCE SMM recorded 205 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and three ceasefire violations in Luhansk region.
Ukrainian soldier killed amid 13 ceasefire violations in JFO area
Over the past day, October 26, the Russian-occupations troops violated ceasefire in eastern Ukraine 13 times, using weapons banned under the Minsk agreements six times.
Ukraine Army hits enemy artillery unit, first time using Bayraktar combat drone
For the first time since Ukraine acquired Bayraktar TB2 reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles, one of them engaged an enemy target in the Joint Forces Operation zone.
Ukraine Army hits enemy artillery unit, first time using Bayraktar combat drone
For the first time since Ukraine acquired Bayraktar TB2 reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles, one of them engaged an enemy target in the Joint Forces Operation zone.
26 October 2021
Ukrainian military get modernized attack helicopters
Konotop Aircraft Repair Plant Aviakon, part of Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom, has handed over a batch of repaired and serially modernized Mi-24PU1 helicopters to the army aviation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Ukroboronprom's press service has reported.
Russian occupation forces open fire on Hranitne, damaging households, power lines
In Donetsk region, Russian invaders shelled the village of Hranitne, damaging residential buildings and power grids.
OSCE observers elaborate on blocking of patrolling in occupied Donetsk
OSCE SMM monitors in Donetsk on the morning of October 24 resumed regular patrolling after the Russian occupation administration the day before lifted a blockade of the hotel they were staying in.
Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas warzone
Over the past 24 hours, October 25, a serviceman with the Joint Forces sustained a gunshot wound, while another was injured by an explosive device.
25 October 2021
Ammunition, high-precision weapons, medicines: PM Shmyhal tells about U.S. aid
The United States' military assistance to Ukraine proves strong and consistent support for our country in countering Russian aggression.
Donbas update: Invaders violate ceasefire four times, mortaring Ukraine positions
Russian occupation forces on October 24 committed four ceasefire violations, including one with the use of weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
23 October 2021
Russian mercenaries fire 120mm mortars near Novozvanivka
Russian-occupation forces have already violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine once.
Thirteen ceasefire violations by occupiers recorded in eastern Ukraine
Over the past day, October 22, the Russian-occupations troops violated ceasefire 13 times, using weapons banned under the Minsk agreements twice, in eastern Ukraine.
Third batch of U.S. defense aid arrives in Ukraine
A third consignment of military aid from the United States government has been delivered to Ukraine.
22 October 2021
Occupiers mining new areas in rear near contact line
In the temporarily occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Russian-occupation forces create new minefields, posing an additional danger to the civilian population.
Over 70 tonnes of humanitarian cargo delivered to occupied territories of eastern Ukraine
More than 70 tonnes of humanitarian cargo has been delivered to the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the press service of the Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine has reported.
United States accuses Russia of blocking progress within TCG
Russia continues to block progress on security measures within the Trilateral Contact Group talks.
Ukraine, U.S. accelerating defense cooperation – Ambassador Markarova
Cooperation between Ukraine and the United States in the field of security and defense is currently gaining pace, including through developing new areas of cooperation, while the Pentagon chief's recent visit to Kyiv only confirms this push.
Ukraine at OSCE: Russia wants to legitimize demographic change through census in Crimea
Ukraine condemns Russia's intention to conduct a census in the temporarily occupied Crimea, stressing that in this way Moscow seeks to legitimize demographic change on the peninsula.