OSCE: No weapons on both sides of contact line near Stanytsia Luhanska
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine has stated that there are no weapons on both sides of the contact line near Stanytsia Luhanska after the disengagement of forces.
Defense
Ukraine, Canada share commitment to regional peace and security - Harjit Sajjan
Canada and Ukraine share commitment to regional peace and security, Canadian Minister of National Defense Harjit Sajjan has written on Twitter.
Russian-led forces launch 29 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas, five soldiers wounded
The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire 29 times in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas on July 3.
03.07.2019
Three NATO ships heading for Sea Breeze drills
The HMCS Toronto frigate of the Canadian Navy, British air-defense destroyer HMS Duncan and Turkish frigate TCG Turgutreis have transited the Bosphorus and are heading for Odesa to participate in the Sea Breeze 2019 exercises, Bosphorus Observer has reported on Twitter.
Three mercenaries fighting in Donbas against Ukraine convicted in Italy
A court in the Italian city of Genoa has sentenced three Italians who were fighting in Donbas against Ukraine to different prison terms, according to Italian newspaper Il Tirreno.
Russia in Trilateral Contact Group blocks introduction of ‘harvest ceasefire’ in Donbas
The Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on Donbas failed to achieve any progress both on the introduction of the so-called "harvest ceasefire” and the release of detained persons.
Russian-led forces violated ceasefire in Donbas 13 times in last day
The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire 13 times in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas on July 2.
02.07.2019
U.S. calls on Russia to stop fighting in Donbas and withdraw weapons
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. in Ukraine William Taylor has called on Russia to immediately end the fighting in Donbas and withdraw troops and weapons, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine reports on Twitter.
Ukrainian sappers continue mine clearance operations in Donetsk region
A total of 73 explosive devices have been removed in Donetsk region over the past weekend, the State Emergency Service’s main department in the region reported on July 2.
OSCE SMM loses control of mini-UAV in Zolote disengagement area
The OSCE SMM lost a mini-UAV that was flying over the disengagement area near Zolote (government-controlled, 60km west of Luhansk).
OSCE records Russian jamming system in Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded an automated jamming system (R-378A) in occupied Kadiivka in Luhansk region.
Volker condemns shelling of medical vehicle in Donbas
U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker has condemned the shelling of a medical vehicle near Vodiane in Donetsk region, in which two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and one was injured.
Invaders violated ceasefire in Donbas 25 times in last day, two soldiers killed
The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire 25 times, using weapons banned under the Minsk agreements 13 times, in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas over the past day.
01.07.2019
Disengagement of troops in Stanytsia Luhanska a sign of possible progress - Maas
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said he is convinced that the successfully completed disengagement of troops in Stanytsia Luhanska is a sign of possible progress and gives hope for peace.