Number of ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine increases by 95% over a week
Over the past week, the number of ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine increased by 95% and averaged 739 violations a day.
Defense
Reznikov: Ukraine, United States share assessment of risks and threats from Russia
Ukraine and the United States are in intensive contact over the aggravation of the security situation on the eastern and southern borders of Ukraine and share views and assessments of the situation.
OSCE records over 660 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine on Nov 18
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine recorded 408 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and 256 such violations in Luhansk region on November 18, according to daily report 271/2021, published by the SMM.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine meets with Pentagon chief
The United States will continue to work closely with Ukraine to uphold its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and defense capabilities in the face of Russian aggression.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine meets with Pentagon chief
The United States will continue to work closely with Ukraine to uphold its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and defense capabilities in the face of Russian aggression.
U.S. warns Russia: further aggression against Ukraine will see response
The United States is determined to take appropriate action in coordination with its allies should Russia take further aggressive action against Ukraine or attempt to use energy as a weapon.
Five ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area over past day
Over the past day, the occupiers launched five attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
18 November 2021
Parliament ratifies Ukraine–Turkey military agreement
The Verkhovna Rada adopted the Law of Ukraine "On Ratification of the Framework Military Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Turkey".
Venediktova: Bellingcat’s files to be attached to Wagner PMC fighters case
Law enforcement officers will study the files released by the Bellingcat international group of investigative journalists on the operation to arrest the fighters of the Wagner private military company as part of the relevant criminal proceedings.
Parliament passes law on use of military equipment, weapons by border guards
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on improving the procedure for the use and application of coercive measures, military equipment and weapons by the personnel of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Pentagon in constant contact with EUCOM as to buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said he is in constant contact with the U.S. European Command due to the amassing of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine.
IAEA has no access to control of nuclear material in territories occupied by Russia
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) does not have access to control of nuclear material in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
Ukraine at OSCE: Russia shows readiness to invade
The latest buildup of Russian troops near the Russo-Ukrainian state border suggests that the Kremlin is mulling various options, including a potential military invasion of Ukraine.
Four Ukrainian soldiers wounded in JFO area over past day
Over the past day, the occupiers launched 14 attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
17 November 2021
Ukraine tests new warhead for RS-80 aircraft rocket
State Joint-Stock Holding Company Artem has successfully tested prototypes of a shaped-charge fragmentation warhead for the RS-80 unguided rocket.
Destroyed and damaged houses: Russian-led forces shell Nevelske
Russian-backed forces opened fire on the settlement of Nevelske in Donetsk region early on Wednesday, damaging seven houses and destroying two of them, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry has said.
Sweden may send troops to Ukraine to train Armed Forces soldiers
Swedish Minister of Defence Peter Hultqvist supports a proposal from the Baltic countries for an EU-led training mission in Ukraine.
Ukrainian soldier wounded amid 13 ceasefire violations in JFO area
Over the past day, the occupiers launched 13 attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
Invaders intensifying shelling of residential neighborhoods in Ukraine-controlled territory - JCCC
The Russian Federation’s armed formations are intensifying the shelling of settlements located on the side of the demarcation line that’s under the Ukrainian government control.
16 November 2021
Ukrainian border guards preparing for possible breakthrough by illegal migrants
Ukraine's State Border Guard Service does not currently record attempts by illegal migrants to get into Ukraine from Belarus, SBGS spokesperson Andriy Demchenko has told Ukrinform.
Anušauskas: Migrant crisis may be a cover for Russia's aggression against Ukraine
Lithuanian Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas supposes that the migrant crisis on the border between Belarus and the European Union could be a cover for Russia's actions against Ukraine.
UK’s Secretary of State for Defence arrives in Ukraine
The delegation of the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom headed by Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace arrived in Ukraine on a working visit.
Russian mercenaries violate ceasefire in JFO area six times over past day
Over the past day, Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine six times.
15 November 2021
Reznikov, Kvien discuss aggravation of security situation
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov met with Chargé d'Affaires of the United States in Ukraine Kristina Kvien and discussed the aggravation of the security situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and around its borders.
Denisova: Seventy Ukrainians taken captive during ceasefire in eastern areas
The Ukrainian side is currently aware of about 301 citizens who were illegally "convicted" and are held in places of detention in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Another 258 citizens have gone missing.
Ukraine, Turkey implementing more than 30 defense contracts
Over the past four years, Ukraine and Turkey have been implementing more than 30 joint defense projects.
Ukraine, Turkey implementing more than 30 defense contracts
Over the past four years, Ukraine and Turkey have been implementing more than 30 joint defense projects.
U.S. delivers 80 tonnes of ammunition to Ukraine
Ukraine has received the fourth batch of defense aid from the United States, which included nearly 80 tonnes of munitions.
Reznikov: “We will return to internationally recognized borders of Ukraine in Crimea, Donbas”
Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov is convinced that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will eventually regain territories up to the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine in Crimea, as well as in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.