Russian-led forces violate ceasefire near Vodiane twice
Over the past day, November 9, Russian armed formations violated the ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas twice.
Defense
09 November 2020
All checkpoints in JFO area to resume operation from Nov. 10
Starting from 8:00 on November 10, all entry-exit checkpoints in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area will resume the movement of persons and vehicles.
Ukrainian army reports 68 new COVID-19 cases
As of November 9, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,224 coronavirus cases, including 68 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas once
Over the past day, November 8, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries once violated the agreements reached following a meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group.
07 November 2020
Number of Ukrainian soldiers killed in Donbas decreases tenfold over 103 days of ceasefire
Over the 103 days of the ceasefire regime established in Donbas on July 27, the number of killed Ukrainian servicepersons has decreased tenfold compared to last year.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas twice
November 6, Russian armed formations launched two attacks on positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donbas.
06 November 2020
Ambassadors of six countries and diplomats meet in Kramatorsk to discuss peace in Donbas
The heads of diplomatic missions of Canada, Germany, France, Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom and the heads of international organizations have met in the city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, to discuss how to overcome the consequences of the Russian armed aggression and establish a peaceful life in Donbas.
Ambassadors of six countries and diplomats meet in Kramatorsk to discuss peace in Donbas
The heads of diplomatic missions of Canada, Germany, France, Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom and the heads of international organizations have met in the city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, to discuss how to overcome the consequences of the Russian armed aggression and establish a peaceful life in Donbas.
UK’s Ambassador visits Kalanchak and Chaplynka entry-exit checkpoints
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ukraine Melinda Simmons and Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea Anton Korynevych made a working visit to the administrative border with the temporarily occupied Crimea.
UK’s Ambassador visits Kalanchak and Chaplynka entry-exit checkpoints
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ukraine Melinda Simmons and Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea Anton Korynevych made a working visit to the administrative border with the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas eleven times
November 5, Russian armed formations violated the ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas eleven times.
05 November 2020
Ukraine, Turkey agree on further military cooperation
Commanders of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Turkey agreed on further cooperation and prospects for training Ukrainian military in the Republic of Turkey, the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
Combat losses in Donbas drop nine-fold over 100 days of ceasefire
Combat losses of Ukrainian troops have dropped nine-fold over 100 days of the ceasefire regime in Donbas.
Ukraine, Jordan sign memorandum of cooperation
Ukraine and Jordan have signed a memorandum of cooperation, which opens new opportunities for the development of interaction between the countries.
Ukrainian army gets several hundred new flamethrowers
The State Scientific Research Institute of Chemical Products, part of Ukraine's state defense company Ukroboronprom, has fulfilled its obligations ahead of schedule and transferred a batch of several hundred RPV-16 rocket-propelled infantry flamethrowers to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, the company's press service has reported.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas six times
November 4, Russian armed formations violated the ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas six times.
04 November 2020
Four new disengagement areas to appear in Donbas – JFO Headquarters
The Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has agreed on four new disengagement areas in Donbas, Radio Liberty reports.
Defense minister, ICRC president discuss search for missing persons, demining in Donbas
Defense Minister of Ukraine Andriy Taran discussed with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer the issues of demining in Donbas and search for missing persons, the Defense Ministry’s press service reports.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas six times
November 3, Russian armed formations and mercenaries violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas six times.
03 November 2020
Ukraine, Jordan should develop defense cooperation – Taran
Ukraine and Jordan should cooperate more actively in the defense sector.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas today
Today, November 3, the ceasefire has been observed along the entire contact line in Donbas.
02 November 2020
Ukrainian army reports 65 new coronavirus cases
As of November 2, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 1,731 coronavirus cases, including 65 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
327 explosives disposed of in Donbas over past week
Over the past week, the units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine inspected almost 30 hectares of territory, seized and disposed of 327 explosives in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas twice
November 1, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the agreements reached within the Trilateral Contact Group twice.
31 October 2020
National Security and Defense Council plans to set up center for combating hybrid threats
The Staff of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine elaborated a draft presidential decree on the establishment of a center for combating hybrid threats.
TCG participants agree on maintaining ceasefire regime in Donbas
Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group discussed measures to prevent further ceasefire violations in Donbas at the security subgroup meeting on October 30.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times. Two Ukrainian soldiers killed
October 30, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the agreements reached within the Trilateral Contact Group three times in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
30 October 2020
Russia delivers 20 trucks with small arms to Donbas – intelligence
In recent weeks, Russia has delivered 1,200 tonnes of fuel and 20 trucks with small arms to the occupied Donbas.
Ukraine initiating urgent meeting of TCG’s security subgroup due to escalation in Donbas
Ukraine is initiating an emergency meeting of the security subgroup in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) due to the escalation on the contact line.
Escalation in Donbas: Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, two more wounded
Over the past day, October 29, five violations of the ceasefire regime were recorded on the contact line in Donbas, two servicemen were wounded. Today, October 30, the enemy has violated the ceasefire twice, two soldiers have been killed.
29 October 2020
Ukrainian Air Force to receive An-178, An-74 aircraft – Urusky
Negotiations with Antonov State Enterprise on the supply of An-178 and An-74 aircraft to the Ukrainian Air Force are nearing completion.
Ukrainian army reports 171 new coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 171 new coronavirus cases and one death related to the disease in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces reports.
OSCE ambassador: Overall dynamics of compliance with ceasefire continues in Donbas
According to the assessments of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission, the number of violations in Donbas has remained below the level recorded prior to the enactment of measures to strengthen the ceasefire on July 27, 2020.
OSCE spots about 70 anti-tank mines at Donetsk airport
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) has spotted 68 anti-tank mines planted by Russian armed formations on a taxiway at the destroyed Donetsk International Airport.
TCG agrees to open two entry-exit checkpoints in Donbas on Nov 10
The Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has scheduled the opening of Zolote and Shchastia entry-exit checkpoints in Donbas for November 10, the Office of the President of Ukraine reports.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
October 28, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire four times in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas. One Ukrainian serviceman was wounded.
28 October 2020
OSCE observes almost 200 weapons outside designated storage areas in occupied Donbas
The OSCE SMM observed almost 200 weapons located outside designated storage areas in non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Invaders launch four attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
October 27, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas four times.
27 October 2020
OSCE observers not allowed to enter occupied Donbas
Russian mercenaries continue to block the operation of Marinka and Novotroitske checkpoints and prevent the OSCE SMM from entering the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas, the press center of the JFO Headquarters reports.
Invaders open fire from grenade launcher near Vodiane
October 27, Russian occupation forces have opened unaimed fire from a grenade launcher near the village of Vodiane in Donetsk region. No casualties among Ukrainian servicepersons have been reported.
Khomchak meets with Canadian partners to discuss reform of Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Colonel-General Ruslan Khomchak has met with Defense Attaché at the Canadian Embassy in Ukraine Colonel Robert Foster to discuss the issue of reforming the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
OSCE SMM observes weapons in violation of withdrawal lines in Donbas
October 23, the OSCE SMM observed 27 weapons in violation of withdrawal lines in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions
OSCE records 48 ceasefire violations in Donbas over weekend
Between the evenings of 23 and 25 October, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 48 ceasefire violations in Donbas.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
October 26, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas three times.
26 October 2020
Defense Ministries of Ukraine and Germany to hold more than 50 joint events next year
The Defense Ministries of Ukraine and Germany will hold more than 50 joint events in 2021, according to the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
SBU counterintelligence officers detain ‘LPR’ militant
In the Novoaidar district of Luhansk region, counterintelligence officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a militant of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic" who was on a nationwide wanted list on suspicion of involvement in a terrorist organization.
Ukrainian army reports 25 new COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 25 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 1,395, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire near Avdiivka
October 25, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas once.
25 October 2020
Ceasefire observed in Donbas today
Today, October 25, no ceasefire violations have been recorded in the area of the Joint Forces Operation in Donbas.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
October 24, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas four times.
23 October 2020
Russian invaders open fire on Ukrainian positions near Shumy
Russian-occupation troops have violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas once. No casualties have been reported.
Ukrainian army reports 143 new coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 143 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces reports.
Ukrainian peacekeepers return from Congo
October 21, 164 Ukrainian peacekeepers, who served as part of the 18th separate helicopter detachment of the UN Mission for ten months, returned home from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas five times
October 22, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas five times.
22 October 2020
Ukraine plans to produce weapons together with NATO countries – Danilov
Ukraine is constantly strengthening its Armed Forces and increasing funding for the army, so if the Russian Federation decides to escalate, it will have a strong rebuff.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas seven times, Ukrainian troops fire back
October 21, the Russian occupation forces violated the agreements reached within the Trilateral Contact Group five times. Today, two more ceasefire violations have been recorded.
Ukraine at OSCE: Invaders violated ceasefire in Donbas 46 times in past two weeks
Between October 5 and October 18, Russian occupying forces committed 46 ceasefire violations in Donbas.
21 October 2020
Ukraine-Germany consultations on defence cooperation development held in Berlin
October 21, the delegation of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine took part in Ukraine-Germany consultations on the development of defence cooperation and security environment analysis in Berlin.
Ukrainian army reports 131 new coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 131 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces reports.