Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
Over the past 24 hours, Russian-led forces launched nine attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Defense
12 December 2020
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
Over the past day, December 11, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas three times.
11 December 2020
OSCE SMM spots howitzers in violation of withdrawal lines in 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.
Almost 43,000 people have crossed BCPs in Donbas over past month
Almost 43,000 people have crossed entry-exit points in Donbas since November 10, when the points have been operating normally.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas eight times
Over the past day, December 10, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas eight times.
10 December 2020
Four Joint Forces soldiers killed since truce began in Donbas – Ukraine at OSCE
Between July 27 and November 29, the armed formations of the Russian Federation in Donbas carried out 309 attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as a result of which four Ukrainian servicemen were killed and another 15 were wounded.
Ukrainian army reports 3,055 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 3,055 coronavirus cases as of December 10.
Ukraine ready for new stage of disengagement of troops and demining – Zelensky
Ukraine is ready for a new stage in the disengagement of troops and the mine clearance of new areas, as well as for the next round of a mutual release of detainees.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
Over the past day, December 9, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
09 December 2020
Ukrainian army gets over 50 armored vehicles
Lviv Armored Plant, part of Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom, has announced the successful implementation of the state defense order for the modernization of more than 50 tanks and armored recovery vehicles, according to a statement posted on Ukroboronprom's website.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas using small arms
Over the past day, December 8, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas once.
08 December 2020
Occupiers pulling artillery and tanks to frontline in Donbas – intelligence
The command of the Russian occupation forces steps up combat training of artillery, tank and motorized infantry units of the occupation troops in Donbas.
Ukrainian army reports 148 new coronavirus cases
As of December 8, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 3,200 COVID-19 cases, including 148 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian army receives upgraded fighter
One of the tactical aviation brigades of the Air Command ‘Center’ has received a repaired and modernized MiG-29 fighter aircraft.
OSCE SMM recorded over 220 ceasefire violations in Donbas over weekend
Between the evenings of 4 and 6 December, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 223 ceasefire violations in Donbas.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
On December 7, four ceasefire violations were recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
07 December 2020
Ukrainian army reports 3,271 COVID-19 cases
As of December 7, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 3,271 COVID-19 cases, including 32 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas
Today, December 7, no ceasefire violations have been recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
05 December 2020
Enemy sniper wounds Ukrainian soldier near Luhanske
On December 4, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas twice.
04 December 2020
Ambassadors of Visegrad Four countries visit Zolote checkpoint
The ambassadors of the Visegrad Group countries (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) visited the contact line in eastern Ukraine on December 3, the press service of the Polish Embassy in Ukraine reports on Twitter.
Ambassadors of Visegrad Four countries visit Zolote checkpoint
The ambassadors of the Visegrad Group countries (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) visited the contact line in eastern Ukraine on December 3, the press service of the Polish Embassy in Ukraine reports on Twitter.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
On December 3, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
03 December 2020
Russia blocks decision on monitoring of Ukraine-Russia border
Ukraine and another 33 OSCE participating states have drafted a ministerial decision to establish a permanent monitoring of the areas adjacent to the uncontrolled part of Ukraine-Russia border by the OSCE mission. Russia has blocked the decision.
Ukroboronprom will cease to operate next year - Husev
Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom will cease to operate next year, and holding companies working on the principle of corporate governance will be established instead.
Ukraine ready to increase contributions to NATO-led operations - Taran
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are ready to increase national contributions to NATO-led operations and to engage in the planning of the Alliance's early crisis management operations, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran.
Ukrainian army reports 3,146 COVID-19 cases
As of December 3, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 3,146 COVID-19 cases, including 189 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Two ceasefire violations already recorded in Donbas today
Today, December 3, the Russian occupation forces have violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas already twice.
02 December 2020
OSCE SMM again spots Russian electronic warfare system in occupied Donbas
An OSCE SMM long-range UAV spotted the latest Russian electronic warfare system R-330Zh Zhitel in the uncontrolled territory of Donbas, 5km from the border with Russia.
Ukrainian Armed Forces to take part in 22 multinational exercises in 2021 – defense minister
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are planning to take part in 22 multinational exercises 2021, including eight in Ukraine and 14 abroad, Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran has said.
No civilian casualties in active hostilities recorded in Donbas over past three months
From 1 August to 31 October 2020, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) recorded no civilian casualties resulting from active hostilities.
Invaders shell Ukrainian troops near Popasna and Katerynivka
On December 1, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and Russia’s mercenaries twice violated the agreements reached at the Trilateral Contact Group meeting on July 22, 2020.
01 December 2020
Ukrainian army gets new radar system
Ukraine's state-owned enterprise Iskra has handed over to the Ukrainian Armed Forces a new radar system with increased range, improved trajectory data analysis and expanded functionality, Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has reported on its website.
Ukraine hopes to get MAP at NATO summit next year - Taran
Ukraine hopes to receive a NATO Membership Action Plan (MAP) at the NATO summit next year, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Andrii Taran.
OSCE SMM recorded over 160 ceasefire violations in Donbas over weekend
In Donbas, between the evenings of 27 and 29 November, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine recorded 163 ceasefire violations, most of which were recorded in Luhansk region.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
On November 30, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and Russia’s mercenaries violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times.
30 November 2020
First Ukrainian gyrocopter undergoing testing
A prototype of a gyrocopter developed at JSC Motor Sich is being tested in Zaporizhia, designer Oleksii Chyrva has told Ukrinform.
First Ukrainian gyrocopter undergoing testing
A prototype of a gyrocopter developed at JSC Motor Sich is being tested in Zaporizhia, designer Oleksii Chyrva has told Ukrinform.
Stoltenberg: NATO to strengthen cooperation in Black Sea with Ukraine and Georgia
NATO Allies closely follows the situation in the Black Sea region and intend to discuss areas of political and practical cooperation with partners in the region with the participation of the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Georgia.
Ukraine to use Croatia’s experience in clearing occupied territories from mines
Ukraine will benefit from Croatia’s experience in implementing robotic systems for clearing Donbas areas contaminated with explosives and mines.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
On November 29, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas four times.
28 November 2020
Invaders use 120mm mortars, grenade launchers to fire at Ukrainian positions in Donbas
Over the past day, November 27, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in Donbas six times, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters reports.
27 November 2020
Danilov announces new NSDC’s decision on situation in Donbas
Plan A on Donbas conflict settlement through political and diplomatic means expires in December. A new decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the situation in Donetsk and Luhansk regions is currently being prepared.
Ukraine, Sweden discuss military-technical cooperation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andrii Taran has thanked the Swedish leadership for the comprehensive support of Ukraine on its path to peace and countering Russian aggression.
Russian-led forces using ceasefire to put new mine obstacles - intelligence
Russian occupation forces use the ceasefire regime in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions to improve the engineering equipment of their advanced positions and to mine new territories.
Ukrainian army reports 2,898 COVID-19 cases
As of November 27, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,898 COVID-19 cases, including 197 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Invaders violate ceasefire near Avdiivka. No casualties reported
Today, November 27, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries have violated the ceasefire in Donbas already once.
26 November 2020
Russia sends 100th ‘humanitarian convoy’ to occupied Donbas
The Russian side has sent the 100th "humanitarian convoy" to the occupied territory of Donbas, according to the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service.
Fifty-eight thousand women serving in Ukrainian army
Currently, 58,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian-led forces remotely mine Ukrainian positions in Donbas
November 25, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the Trilateral Contact Group agreements, which came into force on July 27, three times.
25 November 2020
About 3,000 Russian servicepersons stay in occupied Donbas
There are currently no more than 3,000 Russian servicepersons in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, acting as instructors and assistant commanders. At the same time, the Russian Federation provides illegal armed formations in Donbas with weapons and military equipment in full.
OSCE SMM reveals MLRS in violation of withdrawal lines in Donbas
The OSCE SMM to Ukraine revealed two multiple launch rocket systems deployed in violation of withdrawal lines in the occupied territory of Donbas, as well as 79 additional weapons outside designated storage sites.
OSCE SMM detects minefield in occupied Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine found that a bag filled with PMN-2 anti-personnel mines found earlier in the occupied territory between Petrivske and Styla had disappeared, and a minefield warning sign had appeared instead.
Ukrainian defense minister outlines next stage of defense reform
The next stage of the military reform in Ukraine will be the transfer of management processes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to a new doctrinal base by 2022.
Four ceasefire violations recorded in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier killed
November 24, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and Russia’s mercenaries violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times.
24 November 2020
Russia delivers 2,500 tonnes of fuel to occupied Donbas this month – intelligence
The Russian Federation continues to supply weapons and military property to the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Since the beginning of November, it has already delivered 2,500 tonnes of fuel to the mercenaries.
Ukrainian Armed Forces report increase in COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,815 COVID-19 cases, including 153 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Defense Ministry developed draft military security strategy of Ukraine
The Defense Ministry has already developed a draft Military Security Strategy of Ukraine and intends to submit it to the Cabinet of Ministers by December 15.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
Over the past day, November 23, the armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the ceasefire in Donbas four times, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters reports.
23 November 2020
OSCE: 18 civilians killed, 85 injured in Donbas this year
The OSCE has recorded a twofold increase in the number of ceasefire violations in Donbas, according to a status report as of November 16 released by the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine on November 23.