Invaders fire artillery, mortars in Donbas. Four Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On July 16, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 13 times.
Defense
16 July 2020
Ukraine spots banned Russian-made mines in Donbas
Russian illegal armed formations have again used POM-2 anti-personnel mines, which are prohibited by international conventions and threaten the life and health of civilians in Donbas.
Russian-led forces launch 12 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
On July 15, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 12 times.
15 July 2020
Fourteen new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 14 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 125, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
OSCE SMM records increase in ceasefire violations in Donetsk region
On July 13, the SMM recorded more ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and a similar number of ceasefire violations in Luhansk region compared with the previous 24 hours.
OSCE detects suspicious vehicle traffic near uncontrolled border with Russia
An SMM long-range UAV in Donbas spotted vehicles driving at night on an unpaved road near a temporarily uncontrolled section of the border with Russia.
Invaders fire mortars, grenade launchers, antitank missile systems in Donbas
On July 14, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 18 times.
NATO ships enter Black Sea for exercises with Ukrainian, Bulgarian navies
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2) units have entered the Black Sea for the second time this year to conduct further routine operations, and to participate in two regional exercises organized by the Bulgarian and Ukrainian navies, the press service of NATO's Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) has reported.
14 July 2020
OSCE reports on situation in Donbas and on administrative boundary with Crimea
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) has recorded an increase in ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and a decrease in shelling in Luhansk region between the evenings of 10 and 11 July.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 18 times. Three Ukrainian soldiers killed
On July 13, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 18 times.
13 July 2020
President confers Hero of Ukraine title on Ukrainian defender Matviiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has conferred the Hero of Ukraine title and the Order of the Gold Star on Junior Lieutenant Taras Matviiv who died in Donbas, defending the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Two Ukrainian servicemen killed in Donbas – JFO HQ
Two Ukrainian Joint Forces servicemen were killed in Donbas on Monday, July 13, the press service of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has reported.
Invaders launch 16 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
On July 12, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 16 times and shelled the houses of civilians in Avdiivka village.
11 July 2020
Yermak: Issue of new disengagement areas remains open
The issue of new disengagement areas along the contact line in Donetsk and Luhansk regions is being discussed but still remains open.
Invaders launch 17 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
On July 10, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 17 times.
10 July 2020
Ukraine, Turkey to start implement agreement on military-financial cooperation soon
Ukraine and the Republic of Turkey will soon start practical implementation of an agreement on military and financial cooperation.
OSCE records increase of military hardware in residential areas, close to contact line in Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) observed a five-fold increase of military hardware located close to the contact line, including in and near residential areas.
NATO ships preparing for exercises in Black Sea
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2), led by the Spanish frigate Alvaro de Bazan (F-101), has set course for the northwestern part of the Black Sea where multinational exercises will soon take place near the ports of Burgas and Odesa, according to ArmyInform.
About 32,500 Russian soldiers currently stationed in occupied Crimea
Currently, 32,500 Russian soldiers are stationed in the occupied Crimea; 11,500 of them compose a land force.
About 32,500 Russian soldiers currently stationed in occupied Crimea
Currently, 32,500 Russian soldiers are stationed in the occupied Crimea; 11,500 of them compose a land force.
Nayev on possible Russia’s invasion from Crimea: Occupiers haven’t prepared strike group
Currently, there is no Russian strike group along the administrative border between Kherson region and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, all units are deployed at permanent duty stations.
Invaders launch seven attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
On July 9, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas seven times.
09 July 2020
Ambassadors of four European countries visit JFO area in Donbas
An international delegation consisting of the ambassadors of Latvia, Poland, Estonia and Slovakia has visited the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine, the press center of the JFO Headquarters reports.
Invaders launch 14 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
On July 8, armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 14 times.
08 July 2020
Nayev: No military threats on borders with Belarus and Transnistria
Currently, there are no military threats on the borders with Transnistria and Belarus.
OSCE: Movement of people between occupied Donbas and Russia increases
The movement of people across the uncontrolled section of the border with Russia in Donbas has increased over the past week, and regular bus connections have been restored.
Muzhenko outlines possible scenarios of full-fledged Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine has prepared all possible plans to respond to threats that may arise in case of Russian invasion, including from the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Britain transfers ten drones to Ukrainian border guards
Britain has transferred ten new DJI Mavic quadcopters of various specifications, worth over UAH 1.2 million, to the Ukrainian border guards, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service has reported.
Britain transfers ten drones to Ukrainian border guards
Britain has transferred ten new DJI Mavic quadcopters of various specifications, worth over UAH 1.2 million, to the Ukrainian border guards, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service has reported.
Government to allocate UAH 250 mln for housing for Ukraine's defenders in Donbas - Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate another UAH 250 million for housing for Ukraine's defenders in Donbas, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Ukrainian Armed Forces report 161 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed three new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 161, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders launch 13 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
On July 7, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 13 times.
07 July 2020
Russia sends 20 ammunition trucks and armored vehicles to Donbas
Since June 15, the Russian Federation has delivered about 4,500 tonnes of fuel and over 20 ammunition trucks to the occupied areas of Donbas.
Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed six new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 168, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders launch seven attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
On July 6, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas seven times.
06 July 2020
Ukrainian security and defense sector financed in full in H1 2020 - NSDC
Agencies of the Ukrainian national security and defense sector were fully financed in January-June 2020, according to the press service of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).
Ukrainian army reports 164 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army reports 164 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases as of July 6, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas eight times
On July 5, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas eight times.
04 July 2020
Invaders launch 20 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas. One soldier wounded, one civilian killed
On July 3, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 20 times.
03 July 2020
Human Rights Commissioner: Eleven civilians killed in Donbas this year
Since the beginning of 2020, 11 civilians have been killed in Donbas as a result of military actions of the Russian Federation. In total, since the beginning of the Russian aggression in Donbas, Ukraine has lost more than 13,000 citizens.
1,100 Russian tanks, 330 warplanes along border with Ukraine
Our state informed OSCE about military potential being accumulated by Russia against Ukraine
Ukrainian army gets four BTR-4E APCs
Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau has transferred four BTR-4E armored personnel carriers to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as part of the implementation of the state defense order, the press service of the Ukroboronprom State Concern has reported.
Ukrainian army gets four BTR-4E APCs
Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau has transferred four BTR-4E armored personnel carriers to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as part of the implementation of the state defense order, the press service of the Ukroboronprom State Concern has reported.
Ukraine at OSCE: Russia has three force groupings capable of sudden offensive on border
Russia has deployed three joint force groupings near the border, capable of carrying out sudden offensive with limited targets on the territory of Ukraine.
Ukraine at OSCE: Russian corps in Donbas larger than some European armies
The military power of two army corps created by Russia in the territory of “DPR” and “LPR” in eastern Ukraine exceed the armed forces of some European countries.
Invaders launch ten attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
On July 2, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas ten times.
02 July 2020
Khomchak: Each brigade in JFO area will be reinforced by Javelins
Ukrainian servicepersons actively work out the tactics of Javelin usage. In the future, each of the brigades that will enter the JFO area will be reinforced by Javelins.
Commander-in-Chief: Ukraine’s Armed Forces get enhanced opportunities for cooperation with NATO
Granting Ukraine NATO’s Enhanced Opportunities Partner status will allow sharing intelligence data, enhancing cooperation in maintaining security in the Black Sea, and improving interoperability with the armies of NATO member countries.
Ukraine at OSCE: 3,094 Ukrainian servicepersons killed, 12,000 wounded in Donbas
As a result of the armed conflict unleashed by Russia, 3,094 Ukrainian servicepersons have been killed and almost 12,000 fighters have been wounded in Donbas.
Joint Forces of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, U.S. European Command discuss further cooperation
The commander of the Joint Forces of Ukraine’s Armed Forces and the leadership of the U.S. European Command's Office of Defense Cooperation discussed the scope of possible assistance from the United States and issues of improving work efficiency.
Russian-led forces fire banned mortars in Donbas. Ukrainian soldier wounded
On July 1, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas five times.
01 July 2020
Ukrainian military conduct large-scale naval aviation exercises
Large-scale flight and tactical exercises of naval aviation lasted for five days in Mykolaiv region, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Ukrainian military conduct large-scale naval aviation exercises
Large-scale flight and tactical exercises of naval aviation lasted for five days in Mykolaiv region, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 12 times. Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On June 30, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 12 times.
30 June 2020
Vadym Skibitsky, representative of Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukrainian Defense Ministry
Russia uses four verticals of control of occupied Donbas
Ukrainian troops come under heavy weapons fire near Nevelske in Donetsk region
Today, June 30, Russian-backed forces have attacked the positions of Ukrainian Joint Forces near the villages of Nevelske and Novozvanivka in Donbas.
Invaders deny SMM patrols passage at Donbas checkpoints due to quarantine
Russian invaders continue to impede the work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (OSCE SMM) in eastern Ukraine, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters reports.
OSCE records 80 explosions in Donbas over weekend
Between the evenings of June 26 and June 28, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 80 explosions in Donbas.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 12 times. Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On June 29, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 12 times.