Massive exercises across Ukraine to work out defense against tank offensive
At several training grounds across the country, Ukrainian forces are undergoing tactical exercises are repel an attack by conventional enemy tanks and assault landing units.
Defense
Defense Ministry: US greenlights arms supplies from Baltic states to Ukraine
The United States has greenlighted the supply of "very interesting items" for the needs of the Armed Forces which Ukraine has long requested.
Reznikov: 140,000 Russian troops already deployed near Ukraine’s border
As of today, there are a total of 140,000 troops along the borders of Ukraine from the direction of the Russian Federation, Belarus, and occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Ukraine’s defense chief names likely scenario Putin could use to deploy troops
The pretext for the introduction of Russian troops in Ukraine may be internal destabilization, including a coup d’etat.
Ukrainian soldier wounded amid five ceasefire violations
Over the past day, February 7, the Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine five times.
07 February 2022
Austrian, Slovak, Czech foreign ministers visit checkpoint in Stanytsia Luhanska
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky, Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Alexander Schallenberg and Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Ivan Korcok have visited a checkpoint on the contact line in the area of the Joint Forces Operation in eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service has said.
Austrian, Slovak, Czech foreign ministers visit checkpoint in Stanytsia Luhanska
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky, Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Alexander Schallenberg and Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Ivan Korcok have visited a checkpoint on the contact line in the area of the Joint Forces Operation in eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service has said.
New satellite images show Russian troops near Ukraine's border with Belarus
Satellite images published by private U.S. company Maxar Technologies showed Russian troops near the Ukrainian-Belarusian border.
New satellite images show Russian troops near Ukraine's border with Belarus
Satellite images published by private U.S. company Maxar Technologies showed Russian troops near the Ukrainian-Belarusian border.
Likelihood of major escalation by Russia assessed as low – Ukraine’s defense chief
Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov assures that Ukraine continues to assess as low the probability of a significant military escalation on the part of Russia.
Occupiers fire mortars near Vodiane and Pisky
Over the past day, February 6, the Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine twice.
05 February 2022
Ukrainian border guards receive three more Airbus helicopters from France
The Odesa Separate Aviation Squadron has received three modern helicopters manufactured by the French company AIRBUS H125, delivered under an agreement between the governments of Ukraine and the French Republic, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Canada sends plane with military aid to Ukraine
A plane of the Canadian Armed Forces, C-177 Globemaster, carrying non-lethal military equipment departed for Ukraine, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Department of National Defense of Canada.
One Ukrainian soldier wounded in eastern Ukraine
One soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was wounded in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
Ceasefire observed in eastern Ukraine
Russian occupation forces have not violated the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine over the past 24 hours, on February 4.
04 February 2022
Russia delivers fuel, weapons, military equipment to occupied areas of eastern Ukraine
The command of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation secretly delivered 9,000 tonnes of fuel, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, anti-aircraft guns, and drones to the divisions and units of the 1st (Donetsk) and 2nd (Luhansk) army corps by rail and road.
Ukraine does not plan military liberation of Crimea, parts of eastern regions
Ukraine does not plan a military operation to liberate the temporarily occupied territories.
US at OSCE: Ukraine has inherent right to self-defense
Ukraine has an inherent right to self-defense under the UN Charter, which the United States will continue steadfastly to support.
Pentagon confirms Russia preparing fake video as pretext to attack Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed intelligence that Russia was preparing a fake video showing an alleged "attack" by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Russian-speaking people to therefore justify its further aggression against Ukraine, according to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby.
Ceasefire observed in eastern Ukraine
Over the past day, February 3, the Russian-occupation troops did not open fire on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area.
03 February 2022
Kyiv, Ankara to expand production of Bayraktar drones in Ukraine
Ukraine and Turkey have signed an agreement that will significantly expand the production of Bayraktar unmanned combat aerial vehicles in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Seventh U.S. plane with military aid arrives in Ukraine
Another U.S. plane carrying 85 tonnes of ammunition for grenade launchers for the Ukrainian Armed Forces has arrived in Kyiv.
Minister Reznikov: About 115,000 Russian troops stationed on Ukraine’s borders
The Russian military land contingent near the borders of Ukraine, including Belarus, as well as in the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donetsk and Luhansk regions, totals about 115,000 people.
Ukraine closely monitoring situation with Belarusian-Russian military drills - Reznikov
Ukraine does not expect provocations from Belarus and expects Russian troops to leave Belarusian territory after joint military drills, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has said.
U.S. embassy responds to drone attack on Hnutove checkpoint
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has responded to a UAV attack on the Hnutove entry-exit checkpoint in the Donetsk region and called on Russia to abide by its ceasefire commitments.
Four ceasefire violations by occupiers recorded in JFO area
Over the past day, February 2, the Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine four times, including one attack with the use of weapons banned under the Minsk agreements.
02 February 2022
About 43% of Ukrainians ready to join rebuff if Russia invades
In case of a new invasion of the Russian Federation, about 43% of Ukrainians are ready to join the rebuff in one form or another.
Netherlands to extend support in rehabilitation of Ukrainian servicemen
The Netherlands intends to extend its rehabilitation program for wounded Ukrainian service members and donate about EUR 400,000 to combat COVID-19 in eastern Ukraine.
Zaluzhny thanks Czech Republic for providing logistics assistance to Armed Forces
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny thanked the Czech Republic for providing logistics assistance to the Armed Forces.