OSCE SMM records 196 ceasefire violations within 24 hours
The OSCE SMM recorded 117 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and 79 ceasefire violations in Luhansk region on Tuesday, September 21.
Defense
Donbas update: Ukraine reports 2 WIAs amid 12 ceasefire violations by enemy forces
Over the past 24 hours, on September 22, Russia-led armed groups intensified their attacks on the defense positions of Ukraine’s Joint Forces in Ukraine’s east, violating the ceasefire 12 times, including two times with the use of weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
22 September 2021
About 700 people gone missing in eastern Ukraine amid war
About 600-700 people can be considered officially missing as a result of the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Near de-facto border with occupied Crimea, Ukraine conducts jet artillery drill
Units manning the Urahan multiple rocket launcher systems stationed at the de-facto border with the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea performed an exercise aimed at working out coordination with the unmanned aerial vehicles spotting fire.
Near de-facto border with occupied Crimea, Ukraine conducts jet artillery drill
Units manning the Urahan multiple rocket launcher systems stationed at the de-facto border with the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea performed an exercise aimed at working out coordination with the unmanned aerial vehicles spotting fire.
Defense Minister Taran approves concept of military personnel policy
Ukrainian Minister of Defense Andriy Taran has approved the Concept of Military Personnel Policy of the Ministry of Defense for the period up to 2025.
U.S. Congress committee approves increased security assistance to Ukraine
The Rules Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives has approved amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Voice of America has reported.
Invaders four times violate ceasefire in JFO zone in Donbas on Sep 21
On September 21, Russian-led forces four times opened fire on the positions of Ukrainian military, including once using weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
21 September 2021
Saber Junction 2021: Ukrainian paratroopers hold night training
Soldiers from the 81st Airmobile Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces have conducted a comprehensive night training during Saber Junction 2021, a multinational exercise currently being held in Germany, the command of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces has reported on Facebook.
Saber Junction 2021: Ukrainian paratroopers hold night training
Soldiers from the 81st Airmobile Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces have conducted a comprehensive night training during Saber Junction 2021, a multinational exercise currently being held in Germany, the command of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces has reported on Facebook.
Ukrainian, British defense officials discuss prospects for bilateral cooperation
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhny has met with British Defense Attaché in Ukraine, Commodore Tim Woods and invited him to the active phase of the Strategic Command and Staff Exercise Joint Endeavour 2021, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has reported on Facebook.
President enacts NSDC decision to increase defense budget for 2022
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted the National Security and Defense Council’s decision to increase the defense budget of Ukraine for 2022.
Five ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area over past day
Over the past day, September 20, five ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
20 September 2021
Threat of full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine remains - Nayev
Russia's building up its military capabilities around Ukraine and holding offensive exercises shows that the threat of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine remains, Commander of the Joint Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Serhiy Nayev has said.
Rapid Trident 2021: Drills launch, set to involve 6,000 servicemen from 15 countries
The Rapid Trident 2021 Ukrainian-American command and staff exercises involving troops kick off on Monday, September 20.
Day in Donbas warzone: 1 WIA amid 8 ceasefire violations by enemy forces
Over the past 24 hours, on September 19, Russian occupation forces breached the truce eight times, including twice with the use of weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
18 September 2021
President approves Strategic Defense Bulletin of Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council made on August 20, 2021, and approved the Strategic Defense Bulletin of Ukraine.
Seven ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area. Two soldiers wounded
Over the past day, September 17, seven ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
17 September 2021
Ukrainian deputy defense minister meets with U.S. delegation
Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Oleksandr Nosov has met with a delegation of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command led by Deputy to the Commanding General, Dr. Myra Gray, according to the Ukrainian ministry’s press service.
Number of ceasefire breaches in Sep up 30% against Aug - OSCE
Over the first two weeks of September, an average of 273 ceasefire violations was recorded daily, which is a 30% rise against August.
Donbas update: Ukraine reports eight ceasefire violations by enemy forces
Over the past 24 hours, on September 16, eight ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation zone.
16 September 2021
Laputina: More than 19,000 female veterans in Ukraine
There are more than 19,000 women among over 400,000 war veterans in Ukraine.
FM Kuleba: Ukraine, United States discuss different options for strengthening missile defense
During the visit to Washington, the Ukrainian side discussed various options for purchasing or obtaining technology to strengthen air and missile defense.
OSCE delegates arrive at ‘Zolote’ entry-exit checkpoint due to escalation in eastern Ukraine
Following the escalation in the Joint Forces Operation area, the OSCE delegates met with representatives of the Ukrainian side of the Joint Centre for Control and Coordination (JCCC) on ceasefire and stabilization of the contact line in the area of “Zolote” entry-exit checkpoint in Luhansk region.
Ukraine at OSCE: Four Ukrainian soldiers killed, 36 wounded since start of September
Since the beginning of September, the Russian-occupation forces have carried out 85 armed provocations in eastern Ukraine, killing four Ukrainian soldiers and wounding 36 more.
Donbas update: Ukraine reports three truce breaches by enemy forces
Over the past 24 hours, on September 15, Ukraine military reported three ceasefire violations by enemy forces in the Joint Forces Operation zone.
15 September 2021
Defense spending projected at 5.95% of GDP in draft budget for 2022
Security and defense sector spending is projected at 5.95% of GDP in the state budget for 2022.
“Eyes” for Buk-M1 launchers: Ukraine Army gets new Phoenix-1 radar
At the order of Ukraine’s defense ministry, state-owned Iskra Research and Production Facility has developed an 80K6KS1 Phoenix-1 3D radar.
Military expert tells how NATO helping Ukraine strengthen its defense capabilities
Conducting military exercises is one of the ways to show Russia that countries are ready to repel Russian aggression if it expands.