OSCE records about 10,000 ceasefire violations in Donbas over two weeks
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) has recorded almost 10,000 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine over the past two weeks.
Defense
06 June 2020
Ukrainian army reports 135 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed four new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total to 135, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 12 times; two Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On June 5, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 12 times.
05 June 2020
Russian instructors arrive in Donbas to train militants – intelligence
Groups of Russian instructors for snipers, intelligence officers and special operations units have arrived in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions to improve the skills of Russian-backed militants, Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesman Mykhailo Sharavara has said, with reference to information from the ministry's main intelligence directorate.
Entry-exit checkpoints in Donbas prepared for opening on June 10
The Joint Forces Operation Headquarters prepares for the opening of entry-exit checkpoints in Donbas.
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 to 142, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 14 times
On June 4, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 14 times.
04 June 2020
Ukrainian troops come under fire near Orikhove, Novhorodske
Today, June 4, Russian-backed forces have attacked the positions of Ukrainian Joint Forces near the villages of Orikhove and Novhorodske in Donbas.
Over 240 children killed, about 500 injured in Donbas since start of Russian aggression
More than 240 children have been killed, 56 have gone missing, about 500 children have been wounded and injured in the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions as a result of military aggression of the Russian Federation since 2014.
Ukraine at OSCE calls for creation of security zone on both sides of border in Donbas
Ukraine suggests establishing a working subgroup at the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on border issues and calls for the creation of a security zone in the border areas of Ukraine and Russia under OSCE monitoring and verification.
Ukrainian army reports 131 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 10 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total to 131, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Lossovskyi: Invaders restoring positions in disengagement area close to Petrivske
During an online meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation on Wednesday, the Ukrainian delegation drew the attention of the participating states' missions to the covert restoration and use of positions in the disengagement area close to Petrivske by Russian occupational forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
On June 3, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas four times.
03 June 2020
Thirty-three servicepersons killed in Donbas over past five months
Thirty-three Ukrainian servicepersons were killed and 235 defenders were wounded in Donbas from December 19, 2019 to May 29, 2020.
OSCE SMM records ceasefire violations in disengagement area in Donetsk region
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine recorded ceasefire violations in the disengagement area near Petrivske in Donetsk region.
U.S. Embassy concerned about detention by Russians of Ukrainian serviceman
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has expressed concern over reports that Russians have detained a Ukrainian serviceman on sovereign Ukrainian territory.
OSCE SMM records about 40 explosions in Donetsk region
On June 1, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine recorded more ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and fewer ceasefire violations in Luhansk region.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
On June 2, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times. One Ukrainian soldier was wounded.
02 June 2020
Sniper wounds Ukrainian soldier near Marinka
A sniper of the Russian occupation forces wounded a Ukrainian soldier near the town of Marinka, Donetsk region, on June 2, the command of the Ukrainian Joint Forces has reported on Facebook.
Ukrainian army gets upgraded Su-25 attack aircraft
The Ukrainian army has received a Su-25 attack aircraft, upgraded at the State Enterprise “Zaporizhzhia State Aircraft Repair Plant “MiGremont”.
Ten new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 10 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total to 124, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Reznikov: No threat of Russian troops’ advance deep into Ukraine
Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Reznikov believes that there is no threat of Russian troops advancing deep into Ukraine.
UN Humanitarian Coordinator criticizes procedure for crossing contact line in Donbas
UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine Osnat Lubrani calls for urgent action to systematize vetting and approval of exceptions for civilians to cross the contact line in Donbas.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times. One Ukrainian soldier wounded
On June 1, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas three times. One Ukrainian soldier was wounded.
01 June 2020
Invaders use UAVs to attack Ukrainian positions near Hnutove; one soldier wounded
Today, June 1, Russian-occupation forces used an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to drop a VOG-17 grenade at the Joint Forces positions near Hnutove. A Ukrainian soldier has been wounded.
Ukrainian army reports 118 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army has 118 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times. No casualties reported
On May 31, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched three attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
30 May 2020
OSCE SMM records more ceasefire violations in Donetsk region
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded more ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and fewer in Luhansk region.
Invaders launch 13 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
On May 29, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 13 times.
29 May 2020
Ukrainian troops come under fire near Bohdanivka, Starohnativka
Today, May 29, Russian-backed forces have attacked the positions of Ukrainian Joint Forces near the villages of Bohdanivka and Starohnativka in Donbas.
Ukrainian army reports increase in number of COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 23 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 90, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
OSCE records invaders’ positions at Petrivske disengagement area
The OSCE SMM has recorded the efforts of Russian-occupation troops to restore their previous positions in Petrivske disengagement area in Donbas.
Invaders fire 120mm mortars, grenade launchers in Donbas. No casualties reported
On May 28, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched seven attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Ukrainian military get another batch of APCs
Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau, part of the Ukroboronprom State Concern, transferred five armored personnel carriers to the Ukrainian army in May, the concern's press service has reported.
28 May 2020
Ukrainian military get another batch of APCs
Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau, part of the Ukroboronprom State Concern, transferred five armored personnel carriers to the Ukrainian army in May, the concern's press service has reported.
Ukraine shows OSCE evidence of presence of Russian snipers in Donbas
A Ukrainian delegation has informed OSCE participating states at an online meeting of the Forum for Security Cooperation about the presence of Russian snipers in Donbas, including the latest filmed incident with a sniper group of the Russian Federal Security Service, Deputy Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the International Organizations in Vienna Ihor Lossovskyi has told Ukrinform.
Ukraine shows OSCE evidence of presence of Russian snipers in Donbas
A Ukrainian delegation has informed OSCE participating states at an online meeting of the Forum for Security Cooperation about the presence of Russian snipers in Donbas, including the latest filmed incident with a sniper group of the Russian Federal Security Service, Deputy Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the International Organizations in Vienna Ihor Lossovskyi has told Ukrinform.
Over 1,000 houses damaged by Russian-backed forces to be restored in Donetsk region this year
At least 1,000 houses damaged as a result of Russia's armed aggression will be restored in Donetsk region in 2020, Deputy Head of Donetsk Regional State Administration Vadym Filashkin has said.
Sixteen new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 16 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 69, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
France to help Ukraine get NATO Enhanced Opportunities Partner status – ambassador
France is ready to support the adoption of a positive decision on Ukraine's obtaining the NATO Enhanced Opportunities Partner status.
U.S. ready to provide $125 mln in military aid to Ukraine for progress on reforms
The Pentagon is ready to provide additional military aid to Ukraine, citing achievements in key institutional reforms, CNN has reported, citing a U.S. defense official and a congressional aide.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas seven times
On May 27, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched seven attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
27 May 2020
SMM spots Grad MLRS, Gvozdika howitzer and tanks in occupied Donbas
The armed formations of the Russian Federation continue to grossly violate the Minsk agreements, deploying military hardware in violation of withdrawal lines and outside of designated storage sites, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported.
Ukrainian Navy tests new artillery boat
Small armored artillery boats of the Ukrainian Navy have completed a number of tasks, checking the technical capabilities of a new boat at sea, the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
Ukrainian Navy tests new artillery boat
Small armored artillery boats of the Ukrainian Navy have completed a number of tasks, checking the technical capabilities of a new boat at sea, the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
COVID-19: Ukrainian army reports third death
The Ukrainian army has confirmed four new coronavirus cases, including a fatal one, over the past day, bringing total to 57, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas six times; one Ukrainian soldier killed
On May 26, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched six attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
26 May 2020
Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed three new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 60, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 16 times
On May 25, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 16 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Mine clearance in Donbas: Almost 600 explosives disposed over past week
Military engineers of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service have cleared 43 hectares of land in Donbas over the past week, according to the Joint Forces Operation Headquarters press center.
25 May 2020
SMM reports increase in ceasefire violations in Donbas over period of May 4-17
Between May 4 and 17, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded about 10,500 ceasefire violations, including approximately 2,000 explosions.
Zelensky presents state awards to 35 servicemen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented state awards to 35 Ukrainian servicemen.
Ukrainian Armed Forces report 62 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has reported 62 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders fire 120mm mortars and artillery in Donbas. No casualties reported
On May 24, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 12 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
23 May 2020
Invaders continue to deny SMM patrols passage at Donbas checkpoints – report
On May 16-22, members of the armed formations continued to deny OSCE SMM patrols passage at checkpoints in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Ukrainian army reports 50 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed six new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 50, 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 May 22, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 12 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
22 May 2020
Invaders fire at Ukrainian positions near Starohnativka; one soldier wounded
Russian-backed forces have fired at Joint Forces positions near the village of Starohnativka in Donetsk region. A Ukrainian soldier has been wounded.
Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed three new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 48, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.