OSCE records more than 900 violations in Donbas since ceasefire began
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) has recorded 903 ceasefire violations in Donetsk and Luhansk regions since the start of the ceasefire regime on July 27.
Defense
Defense sector funding cannot be cut – NSDC Secretary Danilov
Russia’s ongoing aggression in eastern Ukraine remains one of the key threats to national security, so the level of funding for the security and defense sector for the next year cannot be reduced.
OSCE records 15 ceasefire violations in Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) has recorded 13 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and two in Luhansk region.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas, no casualties reported
Over the past day, September 3, the ceasefire was observed along the entire front line in Donbas. No ceasefire violations were recorded.
03 September 2020
Ukrainian army reports 47 new coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 47 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces wrote on Facebook.
TCG agrees on 19 demining sites and four disengagement areas in Donbas
The Trilateral Contact Group for the Peaceful Settlement of the Situation in Donbas (TCG) at a meeting on September 2 agreed on a framework decision on mine action. In particular, they agreed on 19 demining sites and four disengagement areas in Donbas.
Invaders violate ceasefire near Marinka, no casualties reported
On September 2, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas once.
02 September 2020
Almost half of OSCE SMM observers work in Donbas – Etherington
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) has more than 700 international observers, almost half of whom are working in eastern Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times, no casualties reported
On September 1, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas three times.
01 September 2020
Russia supplies six wagons with ammunition to Donbas in a week – intelligence
Russia continues to supply weapons, fuel and lubricants to the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
OSCE records 829 violations in Donbas since ceasefire began
From the beginning of the ceasefire regime on July 27 till 19:30 on August 30, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 829 ceasefire violations.
No ceasefire violations in Donbas recorded today
Since the beginning of the day, no ceasefire violations have been recorded in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Ukrainian army reports 28 new coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed 28 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces wrote on Facebook.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas twice, no casualties reported
On August 31, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas twice.
31 August 2020
Zhytomyr Armored Plant hands over dozens of repaired armored vehicles to Ukrainian army
Zhytomyr Armored Plant has handed over more than 20 BMP-1 and about a dozen BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as part of the implementation of the 2020 state defense order, the press service of Ukraine's state defense company Ukroboronprom has reported.
Zhytomyr Armored Plant hands over dozens of repaired armored vehicles to Ukrainian army
Zhytomyr Armored Plant has handed over more than 20 BMP-1 and about a dozen BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as part of the implementation of the 2020 state defense order, the press service of Ukraine's state defense company Ukroboronprom has reported.
No ceasefire violations in Donbas recorded today
Today, August 31, the Russian-occupation forces have not launched attacks on the positions of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) forces in Donbas so far.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice, no casualties reported
On August 30, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas twice.
29 August 2020
Ceasefire observed in Donbas, no casualties reported
On August 28, the ceasefire was observed in all areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
28 August 2020
OSCE: 7-year-old boy injured in grenade explosion in occupied Luhansk region
A seven-year-old boy has been injured due to the detonation of a grenade in the non-government-controlled town of Kypuche, Luhansk region.
Invaders open fire from grenade launchers near Avdiivka. No casualties reported
On August 27, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas once.
27 August 2020
Ceasefire observed in Donbas
As of 12:00 on August 27, Russian-occupation forces have not violated the ceasefire in all parts of the front in Luhansk and Donetsk regions.
Ukrainian military to take part in Combined Resolve XIV exercise in Germany
Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been invited to participate in the international military exercise Combined Resolve XIV, which will be held at the U.S. Army's Hohenfels training area (Germany) in September 2020.
Ukrainian military to take part in Combined Resolve XIV exercise in Germany
Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been invited to participate in the international military exercise Combined Resolve XIV, which will be held at the U.S. Army's Hohenfels training area (Germany) in September 2020.
Ukrainian army reports 604 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 47 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 604, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas once, no casualties reported
On August 26, shelling was not recorded in vast majority of areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas. The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire once.
26 August 2020
Sweden, Finland ready to expand cybersecurity cooperation with Ukraine
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov acquainted Ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine Tobias Thyberg and Ambassador of Finland to Ukraine Päivi Laine with the capacities of the National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity at the National Security and Defense Council.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas once
On August 25, shelling was not recorded in vast majority of areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
25 August 2020
Invaders in Donbas build new dugout shelters, place anti-tank mines
Russian mercenaries use the declared ceasefire in Donbas to build up the engineering equipment of their advanced positions and place the mines along the highways.
Invaders in Donbas build new dugout shelters, place anti-tank mines
Russian mercenaries use the declared ceasefire in Donbas to build up the engineering equipment of their advanced positions and place the mines along the highways.
Two Ukrainian servicemen injured in booby trap explosion in Donbas
Two Ukrainian servicemen have been injured in a booby trap explosion in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) in Donbas, the press center of the JFO headquarters has reported on Facebook.
Occupiers launch provocative attack near Khutir Vilnyi
As of 12:00 on August 25, Russian-occupation forces launched a provocative attack near Khutir Vilnyi, Luhansk region, opening fire from a grenade machine gun. No casualties among Ukrainian defenders have been reported.
Taran names priority tasks of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry
The priority tasks set before the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine by the President of Ukraine — Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will be achieved in full, Defense Minister Andriy Taran has said.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas once
On August 24, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in Donbas once.
24 August 2020
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice, no casualties reported
On August 23, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in Donbas with two provocative shots.
22 August 2020
Ukraine sends evidence of Russia's war crimes near Ilovaisk to ICC
The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine has sent the evidence of Russia's war crimes committed in August 2014 near Ilovaisk, Donetsk region, to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas, no casualties reported
The situation in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas remains fully controlled by the Ukrainian troops.
21 August 2020
PM Shmyhal: Ukroboronprom should be brought to a global level
As part of the reform, the debts of State Concern “Ukroboronprom” should be cleared and the concern needs to be brought to a global level.
UK interested in military partnership with Ukraine – Defense Ministry
Great Britain is interested in sharing military technology and experience and in partnering with Ukraine.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas twice, no casualties reported
The situation in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas remains fully controlled by the Ukrainian troops.
20 August 2020
Invaders open fire from heavy machine gun near Avdiivka
Today, August 20, the armed formations of the Russian Federation opened fire from heavy machine gun on Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka in Donetsk region.
Ukraine, Georgia sign defence cooperation program
Defence Minister of Ukraine Andriy Taran and Defence Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili have signed the defence cooperation program between the countries’ ministries in Tbilisi today.
Ukraine, Georgia sign defence cooperation program
Defence Minister of Ukraine Andriy Taran and Defence Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili have signed the defence cooperation program between the countries’ ministries in Tbilisi today.
Ukrainian army reports 485 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 42 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 485, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
TCG agrees on four new disengagement areas – President’s Office
At a video conferencing meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group (Ukraine, Russia and the OSCE) with the participation of Leonid Kravchuk and Vitold Fokin, 20 demining sites and four new disengagement areas have been agreed.
Invaders violate ceasefire three times in Donbas
On August 19, invaders violated ceasefire regime in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas three times.
19 August 2020
Occupiers violate ceasefire regime near Luhanske
Today, the armed formations of the Russian Federation have already violated the declared ceasefire regime in eastern Ukraine once.
Ukraine, Britain discuss preparations for joint exercises
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Ruslan Khomchak has met with UK Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has reported on Facebook.
229 National Guard members killed in Donbas over almost five years
Since the start of the anti-terrorist operation in 2014, 229 National Guard members have been killed and more than 900 persons have been wounded in the combat zone in Donbas.
Forty new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has confirmed 40 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 458, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ceasefire regime observed in Donbas
On August 18, no enemy attacks were recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
18 August 2020
Agreements reached with UK aimed at strengthening Ukraine's security – Taran
The agreements reached during the negotiations with a British delegation are aimed at strengthening the security and defense capabilities of Ukraine.
Russia moves military hardware, drones to Donbas – intelligence
The command of a group of Russian occupation forces is increasing the combat effectiveness of its formations and units, Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesman Maksym Prauta said at a briefing on Tuesday, with reference to intelligence data.
UK Secretary of State for Defense arrives in Ukraine
A delegation of the UK Ministry of Defense headed by Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace has started an official visit to Ukraine, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
Invaders open fire near Vodiane. No casualties reported
On August 17, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in Donbas twice.
17 August 2020
Ukrainian army reports 427 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed three new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 427, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ceasefire in Donbas generally observed for fourth week in a row - NSDC
The ceasefire in Donbas that started at midnight on July 27 has generally been observed for the fourth week in a row, while isolated cases of ceasefire violations are not systemic, Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has reported on Facebook.
'LPR' sniper surrenders to Ukrainian military
A sniper of the so-called "Luhansk People's Republic" ("LPR"), who decided to surrender to the Ukrainian military, has been detained in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO), the press center of the JFO headquarters has reported.
Ceasefire regime observed in Donbas
The situation in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine remains controlled. No enemy attacks have been recorded.