Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas six times
The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in Donbas six times over the past day.
Defense
20 October 2020
Ukrainian Defense Ministry to buy Neptune anti-ship missile system this year
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry to purchase the Neptune anti-ship missile system in 2020, the ministry's press service has reported.
Thirty-five thousand hectares of land cleared of mines in Donbas
During the mine clearance of Donetsk and Luhansk regions in eastern Ukraine, 35,000 hectares of land have been cleared and more than 450,000 mines and explosive devices have been removed.
Zelensky: Ceasefire regime in Donbas not perfect, but longest ever
The current ceasefire regime in Donbas is not perfect, but the longest ever observed during the war in eastern Ukraine.
OSCE SMM spots weapons in violation of withdrawal lines in occupied Donbas
October 16, the OSCE SMM saw 13 weapons in violation of withdrawal lines in non-government-controlled areas of Luhansk region.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice
The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in Donbas twice over the past day.
19 October 2020
Ukroboronprom saves over UAH 500M on procurement
Ukraine's state defense company Ukroboronprom announced and held about 16,000 tenders with a total value of more than UAH 5.5 billion in the first three quarters of this year and saved more than UAH 524 million, the company's press service has said.
Ukrainian troops hold drills to destroy enemy drones on border with Crimea
At one of the training grounds in Kherson region, the air defence units of the Joint Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hold drills to protect critical infrastructure from enemy drones.
Ukrainian troops hold drills to destroy enemy drones on border with Crimea
At one of the training grounds in Kherson region, the air defence units of the Joint Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hold drills to protect critical infrastructure from enemy drones.
‘Shchastia’ entry-exit checkpoint in Luhansk region to open on November 10
The opening of “Shchastia” entry-exit checkpoint in Luhansk region is scheduled for November 10.
NSDC: Ukraine’s security and defence sector funded in full
According to the monthly schedule of appropriations, Ukraine’s security and defence sector has been funded in full during January-September 2020.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice
The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in Donbas twice over the past day.
17 October 2020
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
On October 16, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas three times, the press center of the JFO Headquarters reports.
16 October 2020
Zelensky outlines areas of defence cooperation with Turkey
Ukraine and Turkey have a huge potential for defence cooperation which may include not only joint production of Turkish drones and Antonov aircraft, but engine construction, development of air defence systems, and joint production of naval corvettes as well.
Ukrainian army reports 85 new coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 85 new coronavirus cases and one lethal case in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces reports.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas six times
October 15, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas six times.
15 October 2020
Ukraine submits prisoner swap list to Trilateral Contact Group
The Ukrainian side has submitted a list of four categories of captives to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG).
OSCE mission records no ceasefire violations in Donbas on Oct 13
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) recorded no ceasefire violations in Donetsk and Luhansk regions as of 19:30 on October 13, according to a daily report issued by the SMM on October 14, 2020.
Invaders have violated ceasefire in Donbas five times already today
As of 07:30 on 15 October 2020, the situation in the Joint Forces Operation area remains controlled by Ukrainian troops, despite three ceasefire violations by Russian-led forces yesterday and five provocations already today.
14 October 2020
Ukraine, Turkey to sign new military agreement
A new Ukraine-Turkey military agreement will be signed during President Zelensky's visit to Ankara.
Zelensky: Ceasefire in Donbas lasting for 80 days already
President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes that the 80-day-long ceasefire in eastern Ukraine will be stable despite the attempts to disrupt it.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas six times
October 13, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas six times.
13 October 2020
Ukrainian army reports 95 new coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 95 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces reports.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas seven times
October 12, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas seven times.
12 October 2020
Total number of COVID-19 cases in Ukrainian army exceeds 900
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 28 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces reports.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
October 11, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas four times.
10 October 2020
Ukrainian officers hold exercises on British destroyer
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces officers and their colleagues from NATO member states have held joint exercises on UK Royal Navy's destroyer Dragon.
Ukrainian officers hold exercises on British destroyer
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces officers and their colleagues from NATO member states have held joint exercises on UK Royal Navy's destroyer Dragon.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas once
October 9, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas once.
09 October 2020
Ukraine at OSCE: Invaders have violated ceasefire 130 times over past two months
The Ukrainian side has registered more than 130 ceasefire violations by the Russian armed formations in Donbas over the past two months.
Number of COVID-19 cases in Ukrainian army growing
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 126 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces wrote on Facebook.
Ukraine test-fires RS-80 unguided rockets
Ukraine's state-owned company Artem, part of Ukroboronprom, has completed the test-firing of the first batch of RS-80 unguided aircraft rockets manufactured for the needs of the state customer, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Ukroboronprom's press service has reported.
Ukraine test-fires RS-80 unguided rockets
Ukraine's state-owned company Artem, part of Ukroboronprom, has completed the test-firing of the first batch of RS-80 unguided aircraft rockets manufactured for the needs of the state customer, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Ukroboronprom's press service has reported.
Chief Monitor: OSCE SMM cannot become adjudicator in Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine is ready to support further co-ordination between the parties to the conflict in eastern Ukraine to reach a peaceful settlement, but the mission "cannot become an adjudicator."
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
October 8, Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas three times.
08 October 2020
Ukrainian army reports 112 new coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 112 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces wrote on Facebook.
Ukraine, UK sign memorandum on enhancing defence cooperation
October 7, Minister of Defence of Ukraine Andriy Taran and Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Ben Wallace signed a memorandum on enhancing cooperation in the military and military-technical spheres.
Сeasefire observed along entire contact line in Donbas
Today, October 8, the ceasefire is observed along the entire contact line in Donbas so far.
07 October 2020
Lithuanian delegation visits Donbas
A Lithuanian delegation headed by Ambassador to Ukraine Valdemaras Sarapinas has met with representatives of the Ukrainian Joint Forces command in Donetsk region, the press service of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has reported.
Lithuanian delegation visits Donbas
A Lithuanian delegation headed by Ambassador to Ukraine Valdemaras Sarapinas has met with representatives of the Ukrainian Joint Forces command in Donetsk region, the press service of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has reported.
UK destroyer Dragon enters port of Odesa
UK Royal Navy's destroyer Dragon has arrived at the Odesa seaport for joint ship training with the Ukrainian Navy.
UK destroyer Dragon enters port of Odesa
UK Royal Navy's destroyer Dragon has arrived at the Odesa seaport for joint ship training with the Ukrainian Navy.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas twice
October 6, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated twice the agreements reached at the Trilateral Contact Group meeting on 22 July 2020.
06 October 2020
Invaders put troops in Donbas on full combat alert – intelligence report
Russian occupation forces have been put on full combat alert as part of command and staff exercises in Donbas. The maximum number of personnel of motorized infantry, tank, artillery, and air defense units was involved in the exercises.
Over 100,000 munitions seized from occupiers' caches in Donbas
Since the beginning of 2020, Ukraine’s Security Service officers have seized more than 137 kilograms of TNT, plastids and gunpowder, more than 40 firearms and nearly 100,000 munitions from the occupiers' caches in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
Over 100,000 munitions seized from occupiers' caches in Donbas
Since the beginning of 2020, Ukraine’s Security Service officers have seized more than 137 kilograms of TNT, plastids and gunpowder, more than 40 firearms and nearly 100,000 munitions from the occupiers' caches in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
Ukrainian army reports 41 new COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 41 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 687, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sarah Heer takes command of Operation UNIFIER in Ukraine
Lieutenant-Colonel Ryan Stimpson transferred command of Operation UNIFIER to Lieutenant-Colonel Sarah Heer.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sarah Heer takes command of Operation UNIFIER in Ukraine
Lieutenant-Colonel Ryan Stimpson transferred command of Operation UNIFIER to Lieutenant-Colonel Sarah Heer.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas twice
October 5, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas twice.
05 October 2020
Ukrainian army reports 721 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 19 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 721, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
Over the past day, October 4, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times.
03 October 2020
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
October 2, four ceasefire violations were recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
02 October 2020
Three ministries sign memorandum to improve rehabilitation services for war veterans
The Interior Ministry, the Health Ministry and the Ministry for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to unite efforts to improve rehabilitation services for war veterans, the press service of the Interior Ministry reported.
Ukraine at OSCE: Russia must withdraw its mercenaries from Donbas after ceasefire is observed
The complete absence of ceasefire violations in Donbas must be complemented by withdrawal of heavy weapons, Russian armed formations, military equipment and mercenaries from the occupied parts of Ukraine.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire twice near Avdiivka
Today, October 2, the armed formations of the Russian Federation have violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas twice.
01 October 2020
Ukraine at OSCE: Russian armed formations in Donbas continue to violate TCG agreement
Russian armed formations continue to violate the agreement reached by the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on July 22 on additional measures to strengthen the ceasefire in Donbas. On September 21-27, invaders launched 16 attacks on the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire 11 times, one Ukrainian soldier wounded
The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire 11 times over the past day. One Ukrainian soldier was wounded.
30 September 2020
OSCE spots 119 weapons of invaders located outside designated storage sites
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) spotted 119 weapons in the occupied Donbas, located beyond withdrawal lines but outside designated storage sites.