Invaders fire 122mm artillery and mortars in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier wounded
On June 26, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
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27 June 2020
26 June 2020
Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed three new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total to 153, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukraine’s intelligence: Russia has four verticals of control over occupied Donbas
Russia's system of governing the temporarily occupied territories of eastern Ukraine follows several verticals: strategic control through the administration of the president of the Russian Federation, economic management headed by Vice Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, the vertical of special services (primarily, the FSB), and the military line fixed on the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.
Ukraine’s intelligence: Number of Russian special forces’ snipers increasing in Donbas
An increasing number of sniper weapons and sniper groups from various units of the special forces of the Russian Federation is recorded in the occupied Donbas this year.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas seven times. One Ukrainian soldier wounded
On June 25, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas seven times.
25 June 2020
Ukrainian army reports 146 coronavirus cases
As of June 25, the Ukrainian army reports 146 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas five times
On June 24, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas five times.
24 June 2020
Ukrainian army reports eight new coronavirus cases over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed eight new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total to 145, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces receive Javelin missiles
FGM-148E missiles, which are one of the latest modifications of Javelin system’s anti-tank missiles, have been delivered for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
OSCE SMM records about 2,200 explosions in Luhansk region in past 24 hours
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded fewer ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and a sharp increase in Luhansk region compared with the previous 24 hours.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
On June 23, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times.
23 June 2020
OSCE condemns destruction of equipment necessary for SMM work in Donbas
The Chair of the OSCE Permanent Council, Ambassador Igli Hasani, and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger expressed their deep concern about a recent serious incident involving threats to the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) personnel and assets.
Ukrainian army reports 154 coronavirus cases
As of June 23, the Ukrainian army reports 154 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 16 times
On June 22, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 16 times.
22 June 2020
Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed three new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total to 143, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
United States prepares Javelin missiles for sending to Ukraine
The US military have already prepared foreign military sales equipment for sending to Ukraine, including Javelin missiles for the Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 17 times. Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On June 21, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 17 times.
20 June 2020
Wagner and others. Mercenaries of totalitarian regime
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine tell the OSCE how the Kremlin fights abroad using private military companies.
Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence: Russia can use integrated force grouping even against European countries
Russia combines traditional military and special means with the activities of private military companies (PMCs), local collaborationist forces, and other paramilitary groups defined in modern Russian military theory as "integrated force grouping."
Japan plans to transfer medical equipment worth $1.4 mln to Ukrainian military hospitals
By the end of 2020, Japan plans to transfer another batch of medical equipment to hospitals in Kharkiv, Lviv, and Irpin cities worth $1.4 million.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 8 times. Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On June 19, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas eight times.
19 June 2020
Ukrainian army reports 11 new coronavirus cases, one death
As of the morning of June 19, the Ukrainian army reported 143 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases.
OSCE: Six civilians killed, 42 wounded in Donbas year to date
During the first five months of 2020, six civilians were killed, another 42 were wounded, and 90 civilian objects were damaged in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 14 times. One Ukrainian soldier killed, another wounded
On June 18, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 14 times.
18 June 2020
Ukraine draws OSCE's attention to Russia's use of private armies in Donbas and around the world
Private military companies are one of the "favorite" destabilizing means of the Russian Federation which it covertly uses in eastern Ukraine and in other parts of the world.
Invaders deny SMM patrols passage at Donbas checkpoints 485 times since start of 2020
Since the beginning of 2020, members of Russian-led armed formations have denied OSCE SMM patrols passage at checkpoints in Donetsk and Luhansk regions 485 times.
US approves sale of 16 Mark VI boats and related equipment worth $600 million to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has conducted the necessary procedures to approve the sale of up to sixteen Mark VI Patrol Boats and related equipment for an estimated cost of $600 million to Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 14 times. One Ukrainian soldier killed
On June 17, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 14 times.
17 June 2020
Invaders fire banned mortars at Ukrainian positions near Orikhove, Luhanske
Russian-occupation troops have opened fire on the positions of the Joint Forces in Donbas twice. No casualties among Ukrainian military have been reported.
United States provides Ukraine with Javelin missiles, ammunition, radios worth $60 mln
The U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) has received over $60 million worth of military equipment and transferred it to Ukrainian partners.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times. One Ukrainian soldier injured
On June 16, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
16 June 2020
Taran, Vinnikov discuss further cooperation within NATO-Ukraine Commission
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Taran and Head of the NATO Representation to Ukraine Alexander Vinnikov discussed the state and prospects of practical implementation of the Annual National Program (ANP) under the auspices of the NATO-Ukraine Commission.
Invaders fire mortars, grenade launchers at Ukrainian positions near Orikhove and Krymske
Russian-occupation troops have opened fire on the positions of the Joint Forces near Orikhove and Krymske in Luhansk region.
Zelensky presents state awards to 16 servicepersons
President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented state awards to 16 Ukrainian servicemen.
Ukrainian army reports 143 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army reports 143 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ninety Canadian military instructors arrive in Ukraine
The second chalk of Joint Task Force – Ukraine, Rotation 9 troops arrived in Ukraine on June 14.
Ninety Canadian military instructors arrive in Ukraine
The second chalk of Joint Task Force – Ukraine, Rotation 9 troops arrived in Ukraine on June 14.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas seven times
On June 15, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas seven times.
15 June 2020
Occupiers fire guided antitank missiles on defenders of Novoselivka Druha
Today, the Russian occupation forces have fired guided antitank missiles on Ukrainian positions near Novoselivka Druha.
Ukrainian army reports 172 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army reports 172 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 15 times. One Ukrainian soldier wounded
On June 14, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 15 times.
13 June 2020
Nineteen new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 19 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total to 173, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 12 times. One Ukrainian soldier wounded
On June 12, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 12 times.
12 June 2020
Russia deploys dozens of trucks, tanks, armoured personnel vehicles to occupied Donbas
The OSCE SMM to Ukraine has spotted 30 tented trucks entering Russia from the territory temporarily uncontrolled by the Ukrainian Government.
Ukrainian army reports six new COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed six new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Zelensky appoints Ukrainian Navy commander
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Rear Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa Commander of the Ukrainian Navy.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 16 times
On June 11, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 16 times.
11 June 2020
Helicopters, artillery, combat firing: Large-scale exercises held in Donetsk region
Large-scale exercises with combat firing of the general military reserve of the Ukrainian Joint Forces were held at a training ground near Mariupol, Donetsk region, for two days, the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
Helicopters, artillery, combat firing: Large-scale exercises held in Donetsk region
Large-scale exercises with combat firing of the general military reserve of the Ukrainian Joint Forces were held at a training ground near Mariupol, Donetsk region, for two days, the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
Canada to resume training of Ukrainian soldiers within Operation UNIFIER in mid-June
Military instructors of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are returning to Ukraine to train soldiers after Canada was forced to reduce the number of Operation UNIFIER personnel in Ukraine due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ukrainian army reports record number of new COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 25 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total to 159, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 14 times
On June 10, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 14 times.
10 June 2020
Ukrainian army reports 138 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed three new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total to 138, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ten Ukrainian servicemen injured in armored vehicle blast in Donbas
Ten Ukrainian servicemen were injured in an explosion as an armored vehicle of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit a mine in the town of Avdiivka, Donetsk region, in the morning of June 9, the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office has reported.
Invaders fire banned mortars in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier wounded
On June 9, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 16 times.
09 June 2020
Ambassador Simmons: Inalterability of priorities of Defence Ministry reforms important for UK
The inalterability of priorities in reforming the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine according to NATO standards is more important than the way of organizing the activities of the ministry, which each new minister sees in his own way.
OSCE SMM spots trucks in forest near uncontrolled areas of border with Russia
The OSCE SMM again spotted trucks in two locations in the occupied areas of Donbas near Russia, where there are no official border crossing points.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas eleven times
On June 8, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 11 times.
08 June 2020
OSCE SMM spots movement of military-type trucks across uncontrolled border in occupied Luhansk region
The OSCE SMM to Ukraine spotted the movement of military-type trucks across the uncontrolled sections of border in the occupied areas of Luhansk region.