Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times. No casualties reported
On July 31, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times.
Defense
01 August 2020
31 July 2020
Ukrspecexport fulfills two contracts for law enforcement agency, army
Ukraine's state arms exporter Ukrspecexport, part of the state defense company Ukroboronprom, has completed the fulfillment of contracts within the state defense order and supplied military products to a law enforcement agency and the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukroboronprom's press service has reported, with reference to Ukrspecexport Director General Vadym Nozdria.
Additional entry-exit checkpoints in Luhansk region to open in four months
Additional entry-exit checkpoints on the contact line in Shchastia and Zolote towns in Luhansk region are planned to open in four months. Preparatory work is underway.
EU urges to start preparations for opening checkpoints in Zolote, Shchastia
The European Union calls for the immediate start of preparatory and construction work for the opening of checkpoints in the towns of Zolote and Shchastia in Luhansk region.
Ukraine at OSCE: Occupiers violated previous ceasefire more than 4,200 times
Russian armed formations violated previous ceasefire in Donbas 4,226 times.
Occupiers violate ceasefire twice in Donbas
On July 30, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine twice.
30 July 2020
Abromavicius may step down as Ukroboronprom director general
Aivaras Abromavicius, director general of Ukraine's state-owned defense company Ukroboronprom, has said he does not rule out that he may change his post.
Avdiivka marks sixth anniversary of liberation from Russian occupiers
The town of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region marks the sixth anniversary of its liberation from Russian occupiers with a solemn ceremony of raising of Ukrainian military units’ flags.
NATO: Russia has significantly increased number of frigates and submarines in Black Sea
Russia has lately significantly increased the number of its frigates and newest submarines in the Black Sea.
Ukraine helps develop effectiveness of NATO Response Force
Ukraine is a very important partner for NATO because it contributes greatly both to the Alliance's operational component and the development of effectiveness of the NATO Response Force (NRF) and other important units.
Over 13,000 houses damaged in Donetsk region due to war – Interior Ministry
In Donetsk region, 13,288 houses have been damaged as a result of the shelling.
Invaders fire grenade launcher on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
Over the past 24 hours, the armed formations of the Russian Federation opened fire from under-barrel grenade launcher near the village of Novotoshkivske (53km west of Luhansk).
29 July 2020
Ukrspecexport doubles profit during lockdown
Ukraine's state arms exporter Ukrspecexport, part of the Ukroboronprom State Concern, increased net sales revenue in the first half of 2020 by 36.6% year-on-year, to UAH 1.53 billion, Ukroboronprom's press service has reported.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas today
Over the past 24 hours, the armed formations of the Russian Federation opened fire once.
OSCE records 111 violations on first day of ceasefire
On Monday, July 27, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 111 ceasefire violations in Donbas.
28 July 2020
Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian brigade won’t be expanded
The international Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian brigade (LitPolUkrbrig) will not be expanded.
Invaders violate ceasefire near Shumy in Donetsk region
Russian-occupation troops have violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas once. No casualties have been reported.
Ceasefire in Donbas observed today
From 00:00 and as of 07:00 on July 28, no shelling was recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
27 July 2020
Ukraine’s National Guard special forces armed with UAR-15 assault rifles
Ukraine’s National Guard special forces soldiers have been armed with UAR-15 assault rifles.
Sea Breeze exercises end in Black Sea
The international Sea Breeze exercises in the Black Sea have come to an end, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
U.S. will continue to sell Javelin missiles, patrol boats to Ukraine in 2021 - Yelchenko
The United States will continue to sell Javelin missiles and patrol boats to Ukraine in 2021, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Volodymyr Yelchenko has said in an interview with the RBC-Ukraine online news site.
Invaders break ceasefire despite agreements
On Monday, July 27, the invaders broke a truce in Donbas, despite the ceasefire agreements.
Ukrainian army reports 156 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed two new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 156, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian-led forces launched 13 attacks in Donbas in last day
On July 26, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 13 times.
Ceasefire in Donbas starts
A full and comprehensive ceasefire is established in Donbas from 00:00 on July 27.
25 July 2020
Russian-led forces launch nine attacks in Donbas
On July 24, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
24 July 2020
NATO EOP: Defense Ministry outlines benefits for Ukraine
As Ukraine was granted NATO Enhanced Opportunities Partner status, it became a member of a closed club of the Alliance’s partners and received a number of benefits.
Ukrainian army reports 147 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 17 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 147, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russia refuses to approve 13 areas for mine clearance in Donbas
The Ukrainian side welcomes the progress made by the Trilateral Contact Group on the ceasefire regime in Donbas but is concerned that the Russian side already refuses to approve 13 agreed areas for mine clearance.
OSCE SMM records more ceasefire violations in Donetsk region
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) has recorded more ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and fewer in Luhansk region, according to a daily report published by the OSCE SMM on July 23.
Presidents of Ukraine, Swiss Confederation inspect repaired bridge in Donbas
As part of a trip to Donbas, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga inspected a pedestrian bridge over the Siversky Donets River and got acquainted with the operation of the Stanytsia Luhanska entry/exit checkpoint.
Invaders use 120mm mortars to attack Ukrainian positions in Donbas
On July 23, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas eight times.
23 July 2020
OSCE outlines conditions for new ceasefire in Donbas
Additional measures, which were agreed in the Trilateral Contact Group to strengthen the ceasefire in Donbas, provide for retaliatory fire in response to an offensive operation.
TCG working group reconfirms readiness to open two entry-exit crossing points in Donbas
The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), Ambassador Heidi Grau has said that a TCG working group reconfirms readiness to open two additional entry-exit crossing points in Donbas.
Switzerland sends 17 trucks with humanitarian aid to Donbas - Zelensky
Switzerland has sent 17 trucks with humanitarian aid for water treatment in Donbas and for the central hospital of Sloviansk city.
Switzerland sends 17 trucks with humanitarian aid to Donbas - Zelensky
Switzerland has sent 17 trucks with humanitarian aid for water treatment in Donbas and for the central hospital of Sloviansk city.
Sixteen new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 16 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 143, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukraine in TCG humanitarian subgroup hands over lists of detainees for exchange
The Ukrainian side at a meeting of the humanitarian subgroup of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) handed over its lists of persons for mutual release and expects the same lists from the other side.
Russia increases tension in Black Sea region – Taran
Russia's militarization of annexed Crimea provokes tension in the Black and Azov Seas.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 15 times. Four Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On July 22, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 15 times.
22 July 2020
Ukraine’s defense minister calls for greater involvement of OSCE in solving Crimea issue
Ukraine expects greater involvement of the OSCE in the issue of Russia's temporary occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
OSCE SMM records weapons in violation of withdrawal lines in occupied Donetsk region
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) has recorded weapons deployed in violation of withdrawal lines in non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk region.
Russian-led forces launch nine attacks in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier killed
On July 21, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
21 July 2020
OSCE records more ceasefire violations in Donbas over weekend – report
Between the evenings of July 17 and July 19, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded more ceasefire violations in both Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Invaders fire artillery, mortars in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier killed
On July 20, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 17 times.
20 July 2020
US-Ukraine Sea Breeze exercises start in Black Sea
The 20th US-Ukraine Sea Breeze exercises have started in the Black Sea and will be limited only to marine phase with the involvement of aviation due to coronavirus.
Eight countries taking part in 2020 Sea Breeze exercises
Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, Rear Admiral Oleksiy Neyizhpapa and U.S. 6th Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Eugene Black have announced the start of 2020 Sea Breeze exercises with participation of eight countries.
US-Ukraine Sea Breeze exercises start in Black Sea
The 20th US-Ukraine Sea Breeze exercises have started in the Black Sea and will be limited only to marine phase with the involvement of aviation due to coronavirus.
Ukrainian soldier killed in Donbas
A Ukrainian serviceman has been killed in shelling by Russian invaders in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Russian troops now active in Rostov region, Black Sea - Ukrainian intelligence
Over 40 houses restored, almost 800 explosives disposed in Donbas over past week
Last week, employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine restored 44 houses and disposed almost 800 explosives in Donbas.
Ukrainian army reports 140 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed two new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 140, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
U.S. guided-missile destroyer Porter heading for Black Sea
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) began its northbound transit to the Black Sea, on July 19, 2020, to enhance regional maritime stability by participating in the 20th iteration of U.S.-Ukrainian cohosted exercise Sea Breeze 2020, the press service of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet has reported.
Invaders fire 152mm, 122mm artillery systems in Donbas
On July 19, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 17 times.
18 July 2020
USA approves sale of up to 16 Mark VI patrol boats to Ukraine – Kuleba
The United States has approved the sale of up to 16 Mark VI patrol boats and related equipment to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Russian-led forces launch 18 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
On July 17, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 18 times.
17 July 2020
Minister Taran: Ukrainian military ready to respond to threats posed by Russian Federation
The units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which serve in the JFO area in Donbas and along the administrative border with the occupied Crimea, are ready to adequately respond to threats posed by Russia.
Estonia confirms death of its citizen in Donbas
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia Urmas Reinsalu has confirmed the death of Estonian citizen in Donbas on July 13.
Ukrainian army reports 130 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 11 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 130, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.