Zelensky presents state awards to 35 servicemen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented state awards to 35 Ukrainian servicemen.
Defense
Ukrainian Armed Forces report 62 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has reported 62 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders fire 120mm mortars and artillery in Donbas. No casualties reported
On May 24, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 12 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
23 May 2020
Invaders continue to deny SMM patrols passage at Donbas checkpoints – report
On May 16-22, members of the armed formations continued to deny OSCE SMM patrols passage at checkpoints in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Ukrainian army reports 50 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed six new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 50, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 12 times; one Ukrainian soldier wounded
On May 22, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 12 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
22 May 2020
Invaders fire at Ukrainian positions near Starohnativka; one soldier wounded
Russian-backed forces have fired at Joint Forces positions near the village of Starohnativka in Donetsk region. A Ukrainian soldier has been wounded.
Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed three new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 48, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas seven times; one Ukrainian soldier killed, seven injured
On May 21, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched seven attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
21 May 2020
Invaders firing at truck in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier killed, one wounded, four injured
In Luhansk region, Russian-occupation forces used heavy machine guns to shell a Ukrainian truck. As a result of the shelling, one Ukrainian soldier was killed, another one was wounded, and four others sustained combat injuries.
Ukroboronprom to produce combat drones together with private companies
The Ukroboronprom State Concern is looking for optimal mechanisms for cooperation with private arms manufacturers, in particular, in the development of aviation and ground drones for defense and dual use, Ukroboronprom's Deputy Director General for Innovations Nadia Vasylieva has said.
Ukrainian Armed Forces report 48 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed three new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 48, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders fire mortars, grenade launchers at Ukrainian positions in Donbas
On May 20, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 18 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
20 May 2020
OSCE SMM records decrease in ceasefire violations in Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded fewer ceasefire violations in both Donetsk and Luhansk regions compared with the previous 24 hours.