Island-class patrol boats to arrive in Ukraine within six months – Navy commander
The U.S. Island-class patrol boats will arrive in Ukraine in the first half of this year, Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa has said.
Defense
04 January 2021
Russian-backed forces violated ceasefire in Donbas 48 times over past week - ArmyInform
Russian-backed forces violated the ceasefire in Donbas 48 times over the past week, with no combat losses recorded among Ukrainian defenders during this period, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's ArmyInform news agency has reported.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas seven times
Over the past day, seven ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
02 January 2021
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
Over the past day, January 1, nine ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
31 December 2020
State defense order fulfilled in full - Ukroboronprom
Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has fulfilled all contracts under the country's state defense order for 2020, the conglomerate's press service has reported.
Ukrainian military to receive Neptune missile systems in 2021
The State Kyiv Design Bureau Luch, which is part of the State Concern Ukroboronprom, and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine have signed a contract for the supply of RK-360 MC Neptune coastal systems to the army in 2021.
Ambassador: U.S. sanctions against Turkey not to affect defense cooperation with Ukraine
U.S. sanctions against Turkey will not affect cooperation with Ukraine, particularly in the defense and military-technical spheres.
Ukrainian army confirms 1,937 COVID-19 cases
As of December 31, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have confirmed 1,937 COVID-19 cases, including 148 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours.
OSCE SMM spots 400 anti-tank mines near occupied Shyroka Balka
On 27 December, the OSCE SMM spotted about 400 anti-tank mines in a field near Shyroka Balka in the occupied area of Donetsk region.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas five times
Over the past day, five ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
OSCE spots 23 Grad multiple rocket launchers in occupied Luhansk region
An OSCE SMM drone has spotted 23 Grad multiple rocket launchers deployed in violation of withdrawal lines in the occupied Luhansk region.
30 December 2020
Ukrainian army reports 100 new COVID-19 cases
As of December 30, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 1,997 COVID-19 cases, including 100 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
OSCE SMM spots Russian Zhitel electronic warfare system in occupied Donbas
The OSCE SMM spotted a modern Russian Zhitel electronic warfare system in Donetsk region on the border with Russia.
Zelensky fires Kryvonos as deputy secretary of Ukraine's NSDC
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Serhiy Kryvonos as Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC).
OSCE records over 300 ceasefire violations in Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 299 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and two more in Luhansk region over the past day.
Invaders launch seven attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
Over the past day, the invaders launched seven attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
29 December 2020
Joint Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces to hold more than 50 military drills in 2021
The Joint Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has completed the planning of training activities for the 2021 academic year. In total, more than 50 military exercises will take place next year.
Ukraine orders three An-178 planes for army for first time - Zelensky
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry and the Antonov State Enterprise have signed a memorandum of cooperation on the construction of aircraft for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Ukrainian president's press service has reported.
Ukraine orders three An-178 planes for army for first time - Zelensky
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry and the Antonov State Enterprise have signed a memorandum of cooperation on the construction of aircraft for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Ukrainian president's press service has reported.
Ukrainian army reports 91 new COVID-19 cases
As of December 29, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,036 COVID-19 cases, including 91 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
251 Ukrainians held captive in Donbas - Denisova
Some 251 Ukrainians are being held captive by Russian-backed forces in the temporarily occupied territory of Donbas, Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova has said on Facebook.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas today
Today, December 29, no ceasefire violations have been recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas. The ceasefire is observed along the entire contact line. Over the past day, December 28, 13 ceasefire violations were recorded in Donbas.
28 December 2020
Implementation of TCG agreements on four new disengagement areas will begin in January
Implementation of the agreements on four disengagement areas and 19 mine clearance sites, reached within the framework of the Trilateral Contact Group, will begin in early 2021.
Ukrainian serviceman wounded near Chermalyk
A Ukrainian serviceman of a mechanized brigade sustained a gunshot wound as a result of enemy shelling in Donbas at about 10:00 on December 28.
Military medicine to receive UAH 870 million in 2021
Next year, about UAH 870 million will be allocated from the defense budget for the needs of military medicine.
Ukraine sends note to OSCE due to injury sustained by serviceman in Donbas
A serviceman of the Ukrainian Armed Forces sustained a combat injury in enemy shelling in Donbas at about 23:00 on December 27, the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group has reported on Facebook.
Invaders violate ceasefire in suburbs of Avdiivka
Today, December 28, one ceasefire violation has been recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
26 December 2020
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
Over the past day, December 25, four ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
25 December 2020
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas five times, two Ukrainian servicemen wounded
Over the past day, five ceasefire violations were recorded near three populated localities in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas. Two Ukrainian servicemen were wounded.
24 December 2020
Ukrainian military get repaired reconnaissance aircraft
Mykolaiv Aircraft Repair Plant NARP has transferred one more repaired Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft to the Ukrainian military, Ukroboronprom's press service has reported.
Ukrainian military get repaired reconnaissance aircraft
Mykolaiv Aircraft Repair Plant NARP has transferred one more repaired Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft to the Ukrainian military, Ukroboronprom's press service has reported.
Ukroboronprom head approves new structure of defense conglomerate
Director General of Ukroboronprom Yurii Husiev has approved a new structure of Ukraine's state defense conglomerate.
OSCE SMM records 162 ceasefire violations in Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) recorded 46 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and 116 ceasefire violations in Luhansk region over the previous 24 hours.
Russian-led forces launch three attacks in Donbas
Over the past day, invaders launched three attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbas.
23 December 2020
Defense Ministry, Armed Forces fulfilled tasks for 2020 - Taran
Defense Minister Andriy Taran says that the tasks set for the Defense Ministry and the Armed Forces of Ukraine for 2020 have been fulfilled.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
Over the past day, December 22, nine ceasefire violations were recorded near three populated localities in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
22 December 2020
U.S. Embassy disturbed by reports of attacks on civilians, military in Donbas
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine is disturbed by reports of the capturing of a Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman by Russian-backed forces, as well as the wounding of a civilian and two Ukrainian servicemen in Donbas.
OSCE SMM recorded almost 100 ceasefire violations in Donbas over weekend
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) recorded at least 98 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and 1 ceasefire violation in Luhansk region between the evenings of 18 and 20 December.
Russian-led forces launch six attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
Over the past day, invaders launched six attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbas.
21 December 2020
Russian-backed forces detain Ukrainian serviceman in Luhansk region - HQ
Representatives of illegal armed groups in Luhansk region have detained a serviceman of the Ukrainian Joint Forces from a military unit stationed in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO), the press service of the JFO headquarters has reported.
Two Ukrainian servicemen wounded in Donbas
Two servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were wounded near the town of Horlivka, Donetsk region, at about 08:00 on December 21, the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine sends note to OSCE over civilian injury near Avdiivka
Ukraine has prepared and sent a written note to the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) over a civilian injury in Donbas – outside the village of Kamianka near Avdiivka, the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has reported on Facebook.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
Over the past day, December 20, nine ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
19 December 2020
Turkey’s Defense Minister: Ukraine is important for stability in Black Sea region
National Defense Minister of Turkey Hulusi Akar has stated that the talks in the “quadriga” format were successful and defined the previously outlined framework for bilateral cooperation.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas five times
Over the past day, December 18, five ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas.
18 December 2020
Taran: Russia preparing to deploy nuclear weapons in Crimea
The Russian Federation is preparing to deploy nuclear weapons in the territory of the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula.
OSCE SMM spots 24 Grad multiple rocket launchers in occupied Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) has recorded new violations by Russian occupation forces in non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 8 times, Ukrainian soldier wounded
Over the past day, invaders launched eight attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbas.
17 December 2020
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
Over the past day, December 16, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas three times.
16 December 2020
Danilov: Increase in security spending is President’s principled position
Increase in spending on security and defense sector is a principled position of the President of Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas eleven times
Over the past day, December 15, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas eleven times.
15 December 2020
Ukraine, U.S. to continue cooperation in more than 10 areas – Defense Ministry
As part of the California - Ukraine State Partnership Program, a working meeting of representatives of the Defense Attaché Office (DAO) at the Ukrainian Embassy in the United States with a delegation of the California National Guard took place.
Ukraine, Turkey sign contracts for military goods
For the first time in history, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has concluded direct foreign economic agreements for military goods.
Ukraine, Turkey sign contracts for military goods
For the first time in history, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has concluded direct foreign economic agreements for military goods.
Ukrainian peacekeepers leave for Kosovo
Another rotation of Ukrainian peacekeepers took off from Kyiv's Boryspil Airport to Pristina International Airport on December 14, the media liaisons office of the Command of the Ukrainian Ground Forces has reported on Facebook.
Ukrainian peacekeepers leave for Kosovo
Another rotation of Ukrainian peacekeepers took off from Kyiv's Boryspil Airport to Pristina International Airport on December 14, the media liaisons office of the Command of the Ukrainian Ground Forces has reported on Facebook.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
Over the past day, December 14, four ceasefire violations were recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
14 December 2020
Ukrainian troops come under fire near Vodiane
On December 14, Russian occupation forces have fired on the Ukrainian troops near the village of Vodiane, Donetsk region.
Human Rights Commissioner Denisova: 251 Ukrainians held hostage in Donbas
As many as 251 Ukrainian citizens are being held captive in Russia-occupied Donbas; however, it is currently impossible to monitor the observance of their rights and conditions of detention in prisons.