Ukrainian Navy to receive first Turkish Bayraktar UAV this year
This year, the Ukrainian Navy will receive the first set of Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which will be used in both the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Defense
Ukraine informs OSCE about gross ceasefire violations by occupiers
The Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the International Organizations in Vienna informed the delegations of the participating States about the cases of gross ceasefire violations by the armed formations of the Russian Federation in eastern Ukraine over the past two weeks.
Eight ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area
Over the past day, May 12, eight ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
12 May 2021
Russian mercenaries violate ceasefire about 1,600 times since truce began – Nayev
Since the comprehensive ceasefire agreements entered into force on July 27, 2020, about 1,600 violations by the Russian occupation forces have been recorded. This year, more than 900 provocative attacks on Joint Forces positions have been reported.
Taran says Russian troops could invade Ukraine from Belarus
The redeployment of Russian forces from areas along Ukraine's borders continues, but the number of Russian troops pulled back from Ukraine's border does not suggest that the threat of armed aggression has passed, Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran has said.
Prosecutor General's Office: 34 children died due to Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine
Thirty-four children have been killed since the beginning of hostilities in Luhansk and Donetsk regions, according to Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine Giunduz Mamedov.
Taran: Ukraine’s security strategy doesn’t provide for total militarization
The military security strategy provides for a comprehensive approach to Ukraine's defense and is a long-term strategic document for up to 10 years.
Ukrainian army 100% ready to repel Russia's armed aggression – Khomchak
The Armed Forces of Ukraine and other defense forces are 100% ready to repel the armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
Foreign military attachés visit JFO area in eastern Ukraine
Representatives of the Kyiv Association of Military Attaches (KAVA) have visited the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
Foreign military attachés visit JFO area in eastern Ukraine
Representatives of the Kyiv Association of Military Attaches (KAVA) have visited the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine eight times
Over the past day, May 11, the Russian-occupation troops violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine eight times.
11 May 2021
Bakanov: Russia’s strike group on border with Ukraine numbers about 100,000 troops
According to the data of the Security Service of Ukraine, the combat and numerical strength of the Russian strike group on the border with Ukraine is about 100,000 troops now.
OSCE reports concentration of occupiers’ artillery near Luhansk
At the so-called “military parades” held in the temporarily occupied Donetsk and Luhansk on May 9, military equipment was deployed in violation of the Minsk agreements.
Occupiers launch seven attacks on Ukrainian troops in JFO area
Over the past day, May 10, the invaders launched seven attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area.
10 May 2021
U.S. Coast Guard’s cutter Hamilton enters Odesa port
On Monday, May 10, U.S. Coast Guard’s cutter Hamilton has entered the port of Odesa.
U.S. Coast Guard’s cutter Hamilton enters Odesa port
On Monday, May 10, U.S. Coast Guard’s cutter Hamilton has entered the port of Odesa.
U.S. Embassy concerned about damage to civilian infrastructure in eastern Ukraine
The Embassy of the United States expressed concern over reports of damage to civilian infrastructure in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine, US ships conduct joint exercises near Odesa
Grigory Kuropyatnikov, the flagship of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, and United States Coast Guard’s Hamilton ship practiced joint exercises at sea for two days.
Ukraine, US ships conduct joint exercises near Odesa
Grigory Kuropyatnikov, the flagship of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, and United States Coast Guard’s Hamilton ship practiced joint exercises at sea for two days.
Invaders fire 120mm mortars in Luhansk region
Over the past day, May 9, the invaders launched one attack on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area.
08 May 2021
Ukrainian military shoot down invaders' drones
Ukrainian servicemen shot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Russian occupation forces in the Joint Forces Operation area, according to the press center of the JFO Headquarters.
Ukrainian military shoot down invaders' drones
Ukrainian servicemen shot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Russian occupation forces in the Joint Forces Operation area, according to the press center of the JFO Headquarters.
Invaders violate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine 11 times
Over the past day, May 7, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine 11 times.
07 May 2021
Ukraine, Italy sign defense cooperation plan for 2021
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Armed Forces of the Italian Republic have signed a bilateral cooperation plan for 2021.
Ukraine's National Guard gets third Airbus helicopter from France
Ukraine's National Guard has received the third helicopter under a contract with France's Airbus Helicopters, the National Guard's press service has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine's National Guard gets third Airbus helicopter from France
Ukraine's National Guard has received the third helicopter under a contract with France's Airbus Helicopters, the National Guard's press service has reported on Facebook.
Foreign ministers of Benelux countries: We’ve personally made sure how Luhansk region changing
On behalf of the delegation of the Benelux countries, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Belgium Sophie Wilmès noted that they personally made sure that Luhansk region is changing and living conditions are improving.
Foreign ministers of Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg visit ‘Shchastia’ checkpoint
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium Sophie Wilmès, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Stef Blok, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Vasyl Bodnar visited the “Shchastia” entry-exit checkpoint in Luhansk region on May 6.
U.S. at OSCE urges Russia to abide by Minsk agreements
Russia must begin to fulfill the commitments it made under the Minsk agreements, starting with the security measures.