OSCE records over 50 tanks in training areas near occupied Luhansk
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded the presence of more than 50 tanks in three training areas near the occupied Luhansk.
Defense
27.04.2019
OSCE loses another drone in occupied Donetsk region
The OSCE SMM has lost a mid-range unmanned aerial vehicle near the contact line in Donetsk region.
Russian-led forces launch 23 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
Russian occupation forces launched 23 attacks, using weapons banned under the Minsk agreements nine times, on positions of Ukrainian troops in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas over the past day.
26.04.2019
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire nine times in Donbas
The invaders launched nine attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas over the past day, using the weapons banned under the Minsk agreements twice.
25.04.2019
Poroshenko enacts NSDC decision to increase defense budget to 5% of GDP
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of April 25 regarding proposals for the budget declaration for 2020-2022 to finance the security and defense sector and increase salaries for the military of the State Border Guard Service, the Security Service of Ukraine and the State Guard Department.
Vincent Gagnon, Sergeant-Major of Operation UNIFIER, Canada's military training mission to Ukraine
Ukraine's armed forces are progressing very rapidly
Ukrainian troops come under artillery, mortar fire in Donbas
Russian occupation forces launched 14 attacks, using weapons banned under the Minsk agreements eight times, on positions of Ukrainian troops in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas over the past day.
24.04.2019
Ukroboronprom ready to produce modern guidance systems for helicopters
A number of state-owned and private defense enterprises have developed new gyro-stabilized platforms for Mi-type helicopters, a module that ensures the search for, detection and recognition of ground targets and a new-generation optical station, the press service of the Ukroboronprom State Concern has reported.
Defense ministers of Ukraine and Denmark discuss military and political situation in Ukraine
There are no trends towards improving the military and political situation in Ukraine as Russia continues to build up its military groups near the borders of Ukraine. Therefore, main Ukraine’s task now is to increase the capabilities of the Armed Forces and to implement defense reform.
Russian-led forces launch nine attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire nine times in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas over the past day, using the weapons banned under the Minsk agreements twice.
23.04.2019
First spy ship for Ukrainian Navy launched
The first middle-sized reconnaissance ship for the Ukrainian Navy has been launched, the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
Canada wants to expand training of Ukrainian military personnel
The Canadian Armed Forces aim to scale up training up to the higher command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
NABU completes investigation in Ukroboronprom case
The official investigation into the facts set forth in the investigation of Bihus.info journalists concerning employees of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has been completed, the NABU's press service has reported.
U.S. Embassy calls on Russia to promote mine clearance in Donbas
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine calls on Russia to fulfill its Minsk commitments and promote mine clearance of territories in the zone of armed conflict in Donbas.