Some 92,000 Russian forces amassed near Ukraine borders - military intel chief
Russia has amassed over 92,000 forces near Ukraine's borders, preparing for an offensive that could launch late January-early February 2022.
Defense
Ukraine military reported no casualties amid the latest enemy attacks
Over the past 24 hours, on November 21, the Russian occupation forces violated Donbas ceasefire twice, including once - using weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
20 November 2021
OSCE SMM records 960 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine over past day
Over the past day, the OSCE SMM recorded 715 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and 245 ceasefire violations in Luhansk region.
Ukraine, United States agree on defensive assistance for protection in the air and at sea
Ukraine has applied for specific security and defense assistance from the United States and this issue was discussed during the visit of Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov to the United States.
U.S. Embassy delegation visits JFO area
The delegation of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine visited the frontline in the Joint Forces Operation area.
U.S. Embassy delegation visits JFO area
The delegation of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine visited the frontline in the Joint Forces Operation area.
Ukrainian soldier killed among 17 enemy attacks in JFO area
Over the past day, November 19, Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire 17 times, including six attacks with the use of the weapons banned under the Minsk agreements.
19 November 2021
Occupiers have already issued 1.4 million ‘passports’ in CADLR
In certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (CADLR), the occupiers issued so-called “passports” to approximately 1,420,000 citizens.
Various configurations of Akıncı UAVs to be fitted with various Ukrainian engines
Turkish-based company Baykar Makina, whose strike UAVs are in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, will install various engines manufactured by Ukraine’s Ivchenko-Progress and JSC Motor Sich on various configurations of Akıncı drones.
Ukrainian soldier killed in JFO area
On Friday, November 19, a Ukrainian soldier was killed in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine Army commander, CEO Baykar Makina talk combat UAVs plans
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi and CEO of the Turkey-based Baykar Makina, Haluk Bayraktar, talked of setting up a working group on unmanned aerial vehicles for Ukraine’s Army.
Ukraine Army commander, CEO Baykar Makina talk combat UAVs plans
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi and CEO of the Turkey-based Baykar Makina, Haluk Bayraktar, talked of setting up a working group on unmanned aerial vehicles for Ukraine’s Army.
Over 44 tonnes of humanitarian cargo delivered to occupied territories of eastern Ukraine
More than 44 tonnes of humanitarian cargo has been delivered to the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the press service of the Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine has reported.
Russia conducting large-scale special operation against Ukraine – intelligence
Moscow is currently conducting a large-scale special operation against Ukraine in the energy, economic and military spheres, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
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.
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.