Ukraine to replace military ranks according to NATO standards
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law introducing amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding military duty and military service.
Defense
17.10.2019
Warrior Watcher 2019: First Ukrainian-British exercises kick off in Mykolayiv
The first Ukrainian-British military exercises Warrior Watcher 2019 have kicked off in Mykolayiv city.
Germany to allocate EUR 1.5 mln for medical equipment for Ukrainian military
Germany will allocate EUR 1.5 million for the purchase of medical equipment for Ukrainian military personnel.
Russian-led forces launch 30 attacks in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier killed
On October 16, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated ceasefire 30 times in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
16.10.2019
TCG fails to agree on new date for disengagement of forces in Zolote, Petrivske - OSCE
The parties to the conflict in Donbas have failed to agree on a new date for the disengagement of forces in Zolote and Petrivske, although they reaffirmed their commitment to implement this decision, the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group, Ambassador Martin Sajdik, has said.
Militants continue restricting work of OSCE mission in Donbas
On October 14, the armed formations in occupied areas in Donbas denied the OSCE SMM access to areas adjacent to Ukraine’s border outside control of the government.
Sajdik impressed by pace of repair work at bridge in Stanytsia Luhanska
The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group, Ambassador Martin Sajdik, has said he is impressed by the pace of the repair of a bridge over the Siverskyi Donets River in Stanytsia Luhanska, according to a press statement posted on the OSCE website after the TGG meeting in Minsk on October 15.
Russian-led forces fire banned mortars in Donbas. Two Ukrainian soldiers killed
On October 15, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated ceasefire 26 times in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
15.10.2019
Ukrainian Navy opens diving school
The newly created diving school of the Naval Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has started its work, according to a report released by the Defense Ministry.
Ukrainian Navy opens diving school
The newly created diving school of the Naval Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has started its work, according to a report released by the Defense Ministry.
Russian-led forces launch 21 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
On October 14, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated ceasefire 21 times in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
14.10.2019
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 25 times
On October 13, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 21 times. Four more enemy attacks have been recorded at night.
12.10.2019
Canada rotates soldiers in Ukraine within Operation UNIFIER
Canadian military participating in the Operation UNIFIER in Ukraine have been rotated, according to Canadian Armed Forces in Ukraine.
Russian-led forces violated ceasefire in Donbas eight times over past day
On October 11, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated ceasefire eight times in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.