Occupiers violate ceasefire regime near Luhanske
Today, the armed formations of the Russian Federation have already violated the declared ceasefire regime in eastern Ukraine once.
Defense
19 August 2020
Ukraine, Britain discuss preparations for joint exercises
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Ruslan Khomchak has met with UK Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has reported on Facebook.
229 National Guard members killed in Donbas over almost five years
Since the start of the anti-terrorist operation in 2014, 229 National Guard members have been killed and more than 900 persons have been wounded in the combat zone in Donbas.
Forty new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 40 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 458, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ceasefire regime observed in Donbas
On August 18, no enemy attacks were recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
18 August 2020
Agreements reached with UK aimed at strengthening Ukraine's security – Taran
The agreements reached during the negotiations with a British delegation are aimed at strengthening the security and defense capabilities of Ukraine.
Russia moves military hardware, drones to Donbas – intelligence
The command of a group of Russian occupation forces is increasing the combat effectiveness of its formations and units, Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesman Maksym Prauta said at a briefing on Tuesday, with reference to intelligence data.
UK Secretary of State for Defense arrives in Ukraine
A delegation of the UK Ministry of Defense headed by Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace has started an official visit to Ukraine, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
Invaders open fire near Vodiane. No casualties reported
On August 17, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in Donbas twice.
17 August 2020
Ukrainian army reports 427 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed three new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 427, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ceasefire in Donbas generally observed for fourth week in a row - NSDC
The ceasefire in Donbas that started at midnight on July 27 has generally been observed for the fourth week in a row, while isolated cases of ceasefire violations are not systemic, Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has reported on Facebook.
'LPR' sniper surrenders to Ukrainian military
A sniper of the so-called "Luhansk People's Republic" ("LPR"), who decided to surrender to the Ukrainian military, has been detained in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO), the press center of the JFO headquarters has reported.
Ceasefire regime observed in Donbas
The situation in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine remains controlled. No enemy attacks have been recorded.
15 August 2020
Ukrainian army reports 401 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 35 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 401, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders open fire near Avdiivka. No casualties reported
On August 14, the armed formations of the Russian Federation opened fire four times on Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka in Donetsk region.
14 August 2020
Ukrainian army reports 385 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 47 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 385, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas, no combat losses reported
On August 13, no enemy attacks were recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian troops in Donbas.
13 August 2020
Ukrainian soldier killed in booby trap blast in Donbas
Two Ukrainian servicemen hit an unidentified explosive device in the Joint Forces Operation zone in Donbas, and one of them was killed in the explosion, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
Ceasefire in Donbas is major achievement towards peace – PM
The current ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas is a significant achievement on the path to peace process.
Forty-seven new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 47 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 354, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Zelensky signs law on defense procurement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed Law No. 808-IX "On Defense Procurement," which the Verkhovna Rada adopted on July 17, 2020, the presidential press service has reported.
NSDC has funds to develop missiles and aircraft – Danilov
Ukraine will primarily develop the production of missiles and aircraft.
Ukrainian intelligence officer killed in Donbas
A serviceman of a separate reconnaissance battalion from the Ukrainian Joint Forces has been killed in Donbas during a combat mission due to the careless handling of weapons, the press service of the Pivnich (North) task force has reported on Facebook.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
On August 12, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in Donbas four times.
12 August 2020
Ukroboronprom's enterprises to repair An-32B aircraft for Sri Lanka
Plant 410 Civil Aviation and Antonov State Enterprise, part of Ukraine's state defense company Ukroboronprom, will repair three An-32B transport aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the company's press service has reported.
Ukraine, Moldova discuss ways to intensify bilateral defense cooperation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran had a phone conversation with his Moldovan counterpart Alexandru Pînzari yesterday, August 11, the press service of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine reports.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice
On August 11, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire twice in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian troops in Donbas.
11 August 2020
Fourteen new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 14 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 303, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Lviv Armored Plant gets UAH 64M as profit in H1 2020
Lviv Armored Plant, part of Ukraine's state-owned defense company Ukroboronprom, turned a profit of UAH 64 million in the first half of 2020, the company's press service has reported.
Occupiers use small arms near Krasnohorivka in Donbas
Over the past day, the occupiers opened fire on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine once.
10 August 2020
Ukraine wants to develop defense cooperation with Turkey
The Delegation of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine led by Deputy Defense Minister Oleksandr Myroniuk will discuss the development of cooperation related to Bayraktar combat drones during a working visit to Turkey.
Danilov comments on ceasefire in Donbas: without heavy weapons and combat losses
The ceasefire regime in Donbas is being observed. For two weeks there have been no heavy weapons shots and combat losses.
Zelensky introduces new head of Main Intelligence Directorate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has introduced the newly appointed head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, Kyrylo Budanov, to the staff of the agency, the head of state's press service has reported.
Occupiers open fire near Novozvanivka and Marinka. No casualties reported
Over the past day, the occupiers opened fire on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine twice.
08 August 2020
Occupiers fire three provocative shots in Donbas
From the beginning of the day, the Joint Forces have recorded three provocative shots fired by the Russian armed formations.
About a million cases of cyberattacks and cyberthreats recorded in Ukraine this year
Since the beginning of 2020, about a million cases related to cyberthreats have been recorded in Ukraine, including website attack attempts, DDoS attacks, and spread of malicious software.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
On August 7, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian Joint Forces in Donbas three times.
07 August 2020
Yermak: Ukraine negotiating 3-5 new disengagement areas in Donbas
Ukraine is approaching an agreement with Russian-backed militants on three-five areas for the disengagement of forces and hardware in Donbas.
Ukrainian army reports 287 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 29 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 287, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Zelensky visits front line in Donbas to inspect compliance with ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the frontline positions of the Ukrainian military in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) in Donbas and inspected compliance with a comprehensive ceasefire that started on July 27, the presidential press service has reported.
OSCE records over 250 ceasefire violations in Donbas
From the beginning of the ceasefire regime on July 27 till 19:30 on August 5, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 251 ceasefire violations.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice today
Today, August 7, the armed formations of the Russian Federation have already violated the ceasefire declared in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas twice.
06 August 2020
President presents awards to Ukrainian military in Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has laid flowers at the monument to fallen servicemen, volunteer fighters and volunteers and presented state awards to Ukrainian defenders as part of his visit to the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) in Donbas, the presidential press service has reported.
Ukrainian paratroopers participate in multinational exercise Saber Junction 20
A unit of the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces is taking part in the multinational exercise Saber Junction 20 in Germany, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Ukrainian paratroopers participate in multinational exercise Saber Junction 20
A unit of the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces is taking part in the multinational exercise Saber Junction 20 in Germany, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Thirty-four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 34 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 265, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Nominee for U.S. ambassador to Ukraine names number of Russian military in Donbas
There are about 2,300 Russian military personnel in the occupied territories of Donbas, says Keith W. Dayton, nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas once
On August 5, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire declared in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas once.
05 August 2020
Ukraine wants to build rescue boats jointly with Italy
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine needs to purchase specialized boats to conduct rescue operations and humanitarian mine action.
More than 37,000 unexploded projectiles disposed of in Ukraine this year
The explosive ordnance disposal groups of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine have disposed of 37,129 unexploded projectiles since the beginning of this year.
Ukraine to adopt Italy's experience in protecting maritime borders
Ukraine restores the system of maritime border protection and is interested in adopting Italy’s experience of using high-speed patrol boats to combat illegal border crossings.
SMM records ceasefire violations in Luhansk region
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded no ceasefire violations in Donetsk region (compared with one in the previous 24 hours) and three ceasefire violations in Luhansk region (compared with two in the previous 24 hours).
Ceasefire in Donbas: One enemy attack recorded today
Today, August 5, the armed formations of the Russian Federation have already launched one attack in the areas of responsibility of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbas.
04 August 2020
Russia sends 30 ammunition trucks and 10 armored vehicles to Donbas – intelligence
Over the past week, Russia delivered at least 10 armored vehicles and about 30 trucks with small arms to the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Ukrainian army reports 221 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 16 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 221, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Danilov hopes ceasefire in Donbas will be a step towards end of war
The ceasefire in Donbas has been in place since midnight July 27, 2020, and isolated cases of its violation are not systemic, according to the Main Situation Center at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Occupiers open fire near four populated localities in Donbas
Over the past day, the occupiers launched three attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
03 August 2020
Russia's intention to increase arms supplies to Donbas a sign of direct aggression – Ukrainian Defense Ministry
Russia's intention to increase arms supplies to the occupied areas of Donbas is a sign of direct armed aggression and support for terrorist activities at the state level, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has said in a statement.
Wrong time to relax
The intelligence agency has named the main threats Ukraine is facing