Donbas update: Ukraine reports four ceasefire breaches by enemy forces
On October 21, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire four times, including once with the use of weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
Defense
21 October 2021
Gilmore: EU concerned about situation of detainees in occupied areas of eastern Ukraine
The European Union is concerned about the situation of detainees in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and calls on the occupation authorities of non-government-controlled areas to greenlight monitoring and access to detainees.
OSCE SMM members still blocked in occupied Donetsk
OSCE SMM is unable to send a patrol from the Donetsk Patrol Hub as the Mission members are still blocked in the hotel they reside in the temporarily occupied Donetsk.
EU Special Representative Gilmore visits JFO area
The foreign delegation led by European Union's Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore visited the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine on October 20.
Invaders breach truce 14 times Oct 20 while Ukraine reports 1 WIA
Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupation forces violated ceasefire 14 times, including three – with the use of weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
20 October 2021
OSCE observers still being blocked in occupied Donetsk
Russian-backed forces continue to block the hotel in occupied Donetsk where OSCE observers reside, according to daily report 245/2021 published by the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine on October 19, 2021.
EU allocates additional EUR 3.5 M in humanitarian aid to conflict-affected people
The European Commission has announced an additional €3.5 million in humanitarian aid to support vulnerable people affected by the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic.
President presents awards to three servicemen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented state awards to three servicemen.
Russia has officially recognized its participation in Ukraine conflict - Ukraine at TCG
The Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group has said that the Russian Foreign Ministry has officially recognized the participation of Russian citizens in the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Russia may resort to new provocations against OSCE mission in eastern Ukraine - intelligence
Russia may resort to new provocations against representatives of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported on Facebook.
Ukrainian soldier wounded in Donbas in one of latest enemy attacks
On October 19, Russian occupation forces eight times violated the ceasefire in eastern, while a Ukrainian serviceman was wounded in one of the enemy attacks.
OSCE envoy condemns blocking of monitors’ work in occupied Donbas
Special Representative of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly on Eastern Europe Daniela De Ridder (Germany) said that undue restrictions on the freedom of movement of the Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine are a troubling development that must be reversed.
19 October 2021
U.S. Defense Secretary accuses Russia of unleashing war against Ukraine
Russia, which unleashed the war in eastern Ukraine, obstructs a peaceful settlement of this armed conflict.
Pentagon chief: No third country eligible to veto Ukraine's accession to NATO
No third country has the right to veto Ukraine's accession to NATO. Ukraine is free to determine its future without external interference.
U.S. will strengthen strategic defense partnership with Ukraine – Austin
The United States intends to strengthen its strategic defense partnership with Ukraine, according to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Ukraine, US agree on practical steps for defense cooperation
At the level of defense ministers, Ukraine and the United States coordinated the steps of practical implementation of agreements to ensure Ukraine's defense on land, in the air, at sea, and in cyberspace from existing and potential threats.
OSCE SMM records 812 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine over weekend
Between the evenings of 15 and 17 October, the OSCE SMM recorded 734 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and 78 ceasefire violations in Luhansk region.
SBU discovers ammo caches set up by enemy saboteurs in east, south of Ukraine
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has exposed enemy caches of weapons in Donetsk region and Kherson. Among the seized items is almost 15 kg worth of explosives with detonators, as well as anti-tank mines.
OSCE SMM resumes patrolling from its base in Horlivka
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine has resumed patrolling from its forward patrol base in Horlivka, according to a spot report issued by the SMM on October 19.
Donbas update: Ukraine reports seven ceasefire violations by enemy forces on Oct 18
Russian occupation forces over the past 24 hours seven times breached the ceasefire, including one time with the use of weaponry proscribed by the Minsk Agreements.
18 October 2021
Over 400 Ukrainians being held in Russia, occupied territories
As many as 426 citizens of Ukraine are being held in inhumane conditions in detention centers in Russia and in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine on trumped-up politically motivated charges, according to Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova.
OSCE monitors practically taken hostage in occupied Horlivka – Ukraine delegate to TCG
In Horlivka, the town in the area beyond Ukrainian government control, members of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission are being held in a hotel against their will.
Ukraine receives second batch of U.S. security aid
Ukraine has received another load of United States government's foreign technical assistance. This is the second batch the American partners delivered for the needs of Ukraine’s Armed Forces following the agreements reached during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent visit to the United States.
Ukraine receives second batch of U.S. security aid
Ukraine has received another load of United States government's foreign technical assistance. This is the second batch the American partners delivered for the needs of Ukraine’s Armed Forces following the agreements reached during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent visit to the United States.
Donbas update: Ukraine reports four truce breaches by enemy forces
Russian occupation forces over the past 24 hours committed four ceasefire violations in the Joint Forces Operation zone.
16 October 2021
U.S. Defense Secretary to meet with Zelensky and Taran in Kyiv
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will meet with Ukraine's top political and military leadership as part of his visit to Kyiv next week, according to the website of the U.S. Department of Defense.
NSDC approves Ukraine’s defense plan
The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has approved Ukraine's Defense Plan, NSDC Secretary Oleksiy Danilov has said at a briefing.
Ukrainian soldier wounded amid eight enemy attacks in JFO area
Over the past day, October 15, eight ceasefire violations by the armed formations of the Russian Federation were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine, the JFO press center wrote on Facebook.
15 October 2021
Russian-led forces launch three attacks on Ukrainian positions on Oct 14
Russian-backed forces launched three attacks on the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on October 14, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation headquarters has reported on Facebook.