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Ukraine convenes TCG meeting over puppet "DPR" leader's threats to open fire on JFO units in Donbas

The Ukrainian delegation will try to prevent shelling of JFO unit.

22:54, 05.09.2020

Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid 12 enemy attacks in Donbas on June 5

Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling.

10:54, 06.06.2020

Ukraine reports six enemy attacks in Donbas on May 16

One Ukrainian soldier has been wounded as a result of enemy shelling since Sunday midnight.

10:58, 17.05.2020

Ukraine reports 17 enemy attacks in Donbas on May 9

According to intelligence data, one member of Russia-led forces was killed and another four were wounded.

10:36, 10.05.2020

FM Kuleba comments on idea of setting up "advisory council" with representatives of occupied Donbas

No red lines must be crossed, minister stresses.

23:50, 05.05.2020

Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid five enemy attacks on April 18

The enemy opened fire, employing proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars.

12:35, 19.04.2020

Zelensky responds to petition on recalling officials' signatures from paper signed in Minsk

The minutes of meeting is declarative in its nature, foreseeing no legal consequences, including legalizing the occupied Donbas representatives as recognized actors, according to the president's response.

20:30, 06.04.2020

Ukraine snubs idea of "advisory council" involving Donbas militants – MFA Russia

This has become clear at the Trilateral Contact Group's meeting on March 26, Russian diplomats said.

12:00, 03.04.2020

Donbas militants concealing true situation with coronavirus from locals – minister

There are no Covid-19 tests in the occupied Donbas, the official added.

10:20, 30.03.2020

Advisory Council with Donbas militants could only be created if Germany, France approve idea – Vice PM

Meanwhile, many in Ukraine suggest the move would legitimize Russian occupation authorities in Donbas, putting them on equal footing with Ukrainian negotiators, while portraying Russia as a pure mediator in the conflict rather than a direct party to it.

09:20, 30.03.2020

Donbas war update: Ukrainian soldier wounded amid eight enemy attacks on Feb 28

The enemy opened fire from proscribed 120mm mortars, as well as grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms.

10:43, 29.02.2020

SBU busts ex-"DPR" militant six years after putting him on wanted list

As part of the "Taifun" armed grouping, the man had been fighting against the forces of the government's Anti-Terrorist Operation in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

15:20, 03.02.2020

Donbas war update: Eight soldiers wounded in action on Saturday

Five enemy attacks have already been recorded since Saturday midnight.

21:48, 18.01.2020

Donbas war update: Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, one wounded on Jan 5

Since Monday midnight, Russian-led forces have been observing the ceasefire.

10:57, 06.01.2020

House burnt amid brawl between local militants, Russian mercenaries in Donbas – intel

The conflict sparked during the celebration of the New Year in the village of Viktorivka, in Donetsk region's Volnovakha district.

12:55, 04.01.2020

Ukraine-"DPR/LPR" prisoner swap takes place according to "124-for-76" formula – Lutkovska

The Ukrainian side has handed over 124 people to Russian-occupied Donbas, the official specified.

23:53, 29.12.2019

Ukrainians meet liberated captives from Russia-controlled Donbas at Boryspil Airport (Video)

A total of 76 prisoners have been released from captivity in Russian-occupied Donbas.

21:50, 29.12.2019

France, Germany welcome release of 76 Ukrainians from militant captivity in Donbas

French and German diplomats urge the parties to implement all of the commitments made at the Normandy Four summit in Paris on December 9.

20:25, 29.12.2019

Prisoner swap: Ukraine hands over 127 people to Donbas militants – Ukraine's official

Fourteen people refused to take part in the swap and return to occupied Donbas.

19:30, 29.12.2019

Ukrainian President's Office says prisoner swap completed (Photo, video)

Seventy-six Ukrainian prisoners held in Russian-occupied Donbas are safe in the territory controlled by Kyiv.

17:40, 29.12.2019

Prisoner swap: Twenty prisoners refuse to return to occupied Donbas

The exact number of prisoners to be exchanged has not yet been specified.

14:40, 29.12.2019

Ukraine, "LPR/DPR" militants exchange prisoners (Photo, video)

The prisoner swap began at the Mayorsk checkpoint at 11:00 Kyiv time on Sunday.

13:08, 29.12.2019

Donbas militants convoy captive Ukrainians to place of prisoner swap

A convoy with prisoners, whom the Ukrainian side is expected to exchange for its citizens, has also left a pretrial detention center in the town of Bakhmut.

11:56, 29.12.2019

Ukraine reports eight enemy attacks in Donbas on Dec 28

No casualties were reported in the past day.

10:10, 29.12.2019

Ukraine stands against attracting militants to Normandy talks – MFA

In order to achieve peace in Donbas, Russia must withdraw its troops, while Ukraine must regain control of the state border with Russia.

19:30, 16.12.2019

Donbas war update: six enemy attacks, one Ukrainian soldier wounded

The enemy opened fire, using grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms.

21:05, 15.12.2019

General Staff to probe into senior officer's claim of readiness for "reintegration with militants"

Nozdrachov has already admitted his statement was ill-conceived as he called it a "big mistake".

12:20, 13.12.2019

Zelensky: I don't negotiate with illegal "government" in occupied Donbas

It would be much "fairer" to have people displaced by conflict, rather than militants, join the talks.

09:40, 10.12.2019

Russians not to take Donbas men over 45 in military ranks starting 2020 – intel report

At the same time, Russian occupation administration is strengthening propaganda work toward military-patriotic and physical education of local youths.

19:55, 06.12.2019

Turkey "not a hotel" for Islamic State fighters, says minister, threatening to send militants home

The policy of many European countries thus far, notably France and Britain, had been to refuse taking back fighters and their wives – with exceptions made for children.

12:40, 03.11.2019

Donbas war update: one WIA amid 15 ceasefire violations by Russia-backed forces Oct 19

The enemy shelled positions of Joint Forces units near Zolote-4, using 120mm and 82mm mortars proscribed by the Minsk Agreements.

11:25, 20.10.2019

Two Ukrainian soldiers injured amid 11 enemy attacks in Donbas since Saturday midnight

The enemy opened fire from proscribed an anti-tank missile system, 120mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, and small arms.

22:40, 12.10.2019

Donbas war update: Russia-led forces mount eight attacks on Ukrainian positions on Oct 11

Enemy troops used 120mm and 82mm mortars, among other weapons.

10:38, 12.10.2019

One Ukrainian soldier wounded amid 23 enemy attacks in Donbas since Friday midnight

The enemy opened fire from proscribed 82mm mortars, cannons installed on infantry fighting vehicles, grenade launchers of various types, and small arms.

22:18, 04.10.2019

Ukraine reports 21 enemy attacks in Donbas warzone since Thursday midnight

There have been no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

23:50, 03.10.2019

Russian-led forces mount eight attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas since Monday midnight

There have been no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

20:45, 30.09.2019

Russian-led forces mount 17 attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas since Saturday midnight

There have been no casualties among the Ukrainian soldiers.

22:57, 28.09.2019

JFO: Ukrainian soldier fatally wounded amid 24 enemy attacks in Donbas on Sept 27

The enemy opened fire from proscribed 120 mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, and small arms.

10:30, 28.09.2019

Ukrainian border guards detain former member of "DPR" armed group

The detainee was handed over to the National Police for further investigation.

13:20, 11.09.2019

JFO: Ukraine reports nine enemy attacks in Donbas Sept 1

The enemy opened fire on Ukrainian positions, using 82mm mortars, grenade launchers, heavy machine guns, and small arms.

22:24, 01.09.2019

One Ukrainian soldier wounded amid 20 enemy attacks in Donbas on Aug 31

The enemy opened fire from proscribed 122mm artillery systems, 120mm and 82mm mortars, cannons of infantry fighting vehicles, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms.

09:58, 01.09.2019

Death toll in hotel attack in Somalia's Kismayo jumps to 26 – media

A car bomb exploded at the hotel where local elders and lawmakers were having a meeting on Friday night.

18:45, 13.07.2019

Donbas warzone update: Five Ukrainian soldiers injured amid 26 attacks in past day

No enemy shelling was left without an adequate response on the part of Joint Forces.

10:15, 07.07.2019

Putin names condition for negotiations with Zelensky

Putin wants Zelensky to engage in direct contact with separatists in Donbas.

10:40, 04.07.2019

Poll reveals attitude of Ukrainians toward joining EU, NATO, direct talks with militants, peacekeepers in Donbas

The survey was conducted on June 13-20, 2019, in all regions of Ukraine but the illegally annexed Crimea and the occupied territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

16:40, 03.07.2019

Four Ukrainian hostages freed in occupied Donbas arrive in Kyiv (Photo, video)

The Ukrainians arrived at Ukraine's Ihor Sikorsky Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) from Minsk.

20:15, 28.06.2019

Zelensky to journalists: Ask Medvedchuk why he raises prisoner swap issue only ahead of elections

The president noted he had never spoken with the Opposition Bloc – For Life Party leader.

19:10, 27.06.2019

JFO: One Ukrainian soldier wounded in Donbas amid 24 enemy attacks in past day

Each enemy provocation had an adequate response.

10:25, 15.06.2019

OSCE spots heavy weapons near civilian housing in Donbas (Video)

Positions and hardware are being placed in and around populated areas.

17:49, 01.06.2019

JFO: Ukraine reports four enemy attacks in Donbas May 25

No Ukrainian army casualties have been reported from the start of the day.

21:48, 25.05.2019