Putin launches military operation to “protect Donbas”
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has decided to conduct a special military operation to "protect Donbas."
Defense
23 February 2022
Verkhovna Rada passes bill on civilian firearms at first reading
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed at first reading the bill "On the right to civilian firearms" (No. 5708).
SBU records build-up of Russian troops on border with Kharkiv region
Ukraine's SBU State Security Service records a build-up of Russian troops on Russia's border with the Kharkiv region and is preparing countermeasures.
Police upping security measures at over 100 energy infrastructure sites across Ukraine
The National Police will enhance security measures at more than 100 critical vital energy infrastructure facilities.
In Luhansk region, Ukrainian towns under fire of Russian Grad MLR systems
Russian occupation forces opened fire on the settlements across Luhansk region, employing artillery and Grad multiple rocket launchers.
Pentagon chief, Kuleba discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba have discussed further strengthening of Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
Second batch of weapons from Canada arrives in Ukraine
The second plane with Canada’s military assistance landed in Ukraine.
Donbas update: Ukraine reports 1 KIA, 6 WIAs amid 96 enemy attacks Feb 22
Over the past day, the Ukrainian military recorded 96 shellings on the part of the Russian-controlled forces in Donbas, including 81 attacks involving heavy weapons.
22 February 2022
Zelensky signs decree on conscription of reservists
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree on the conscription of citizens who are in the military reserve.
Occupiers violate ceasefire 72 times in JFO area, one Ukrainian soldier killed
Since the beginning of the day, February 22, Russian-occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine 72 times, including 53 attacks with the use of weapons banned under the Minsk agreements.
Occupiers violate ceasefire 47 times in JFO area, two Ukrainian soldiers wounded
Since the beginning of the day, February 22, Russian-occupation forces violated the ceasefire 47 times in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine. Two servicemen were wounded.
Donbas update: Two soldiers killed, 12 wounded amid 84 ceasefire violations by enemy forces
Over the past 24 hours, on February 21, Ukraine’s military reported 84 ceasefire violations on the part of the Russian-controlled forces in eastern Ukraine, including 64 involving weapons proscribed by the Minsk Agreements.
21 February 2022
Two Ukrainian servicemen killed in Donetsk region
Two Ukrainian servicemen were killed in Donetsk region in the occupiers’ shelling.
Russian-occupation forces launch 54 attacks on Ukraine’s Armed Forces positions, wounding four soldiers
As of 17:00, February 21, Russian-occupation forces violated the ceasefire 54 times in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
Occupiers shell Novoluhanske, civilian killed
Militants have shelled Novoluhanske urban-type settlement in Donetsk region, killing a civilian.
InformNapalm: Russia’s territory shelled from occupied areas on February 19
The shelling of the border area of the Russian Federation in Rostov region on February 19 was carried out from the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
MFA: Russia's aggression in Ukraine has claimed about 14,000 lives
Since 2014, Russia's aggression in Ukraine has claimed about 14,000 lives.
Ukraine debunks fake report claiming Russian border guards’ unit shelled by Ukrainian forces
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has refuted the statement issued by the Russian FSB security service about the alleged shelling of the Russian border checkpoint in Rostov region.
Enemy shell hits gas station in Shchastia
A gas station in the town of Shchastia in Ukraine's Luhansk region caught fire and exploded after it came under shellfire from the temporarily occupied territory.
Russia not to be able to provoke Ukraine’s Army to active hostilities – NSDC Secretary
The Russian Federation is making every effort to create a casus belli to launch a full-scale offensive, but it won’t be able to provoke Ukraine into active hostilities.
Luhansk TPP operation stopped due to shelling. Power, water supplies cut off in Shchastia town
The operation of the Luhansk thermal power plant stopped due to shelling. The power and water supplies to the town of Shchastia, Luhansk region, were cut off.
Russia keeps 9,000 troops in Belarus - Reznikov
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has requested a phone call with Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin in connection with the decision to extend Russian-Belarusian military drills "Allied Resolve 2022."
Video briefing of Joint Forces Operation HQ – live from Kramatorsk
The operational press center of the #UATogether project has set up a video conference with the headquarters of the Joint Forces Operation in Kramatorsk.
Ukrainian Army has no plans for offensive in any areas – defense ministry
The Ukrainian Army is not planning any offensive operations anywhere as the country stands for regaining its territories and people through political and diplomatic means.
Video briefing of Joint Forces Operation HQ – live from Kramatorsk
The operational press center of the #UATogether project has set up a video conference with the headquarters of the Joint Forces Operation in Kramatorsk.
Reznikov: Russia amasses 147,000 troops near Ukraine's borders
Ukraine is closely following the deployment of Russian units, which currently number 127,000 people of the ground component, reaching 147,000 people with the naval and aviation component.
Ukrainian soldier wounded amid 80 ceasefire violations by Russian mercenaries over past day
Over the past day, February 21, the Russian-occupation forces launched 80 attacks on the positions of Ukraine’s Joint Forces, wounding one serviceman.
Occupiers shell Luhansk using heavy weapons
Russian occupation forces have committed another provocation by opening fire on Luhansk with heavy weapons.
Over four days, enemy attacks leave 104 civilian households damaged
Throughout the past four days, the Russian occupation forces shelled 104 civilian homes along the line of contact in Donbas.