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Spring military draft starts in Ukraine, more than 16,000 to be drafted Today, May 5, spring military draft to the Ukrainian Army and other military units starts. 05.05.16 15:08 20 392 44 Ukrainian Politics

Soldier from Georgia Rezo Tsiklauri killed in battle near Avdiivka Soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine native of Georgia Rezo Tsiklauri was killed near Avdiivka. 01.05.16 11:59 63 836 3 Incidents

"Dear Ukraine! We warmly congratulate you with Easter. Be sure that enemy will not pass," - Congratulations by Ukrainian soldiers Military Chaplain Taras Kotsiuba and servicemen of the 80th Assault Airborne Brigade congratulated residents of Ukraine with Easter from the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone. 01.05.16 12:17 31 133 115 Incidents

Ukrainian military get ready to prevent possible provocations in Odesa during May holidays The Odesa garrison is doing drills aimed at strengthening the protection of military facilities during the May holidays. 29.04.16 13:08 42 451 79 Photo News

"Your mercy will follow me all days of my life", - Ukrainian fighters read psalm on frontline A video has been posted on the Internet, showing Ukrainian fighters reading a psalm in trenches on the frontline. 29.04.16 16:58 27 970 45 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

New sophisticated weapons presented to Ukraine’s top officials The presentation of the new and upgraded weapons, military equipment, advanced means of communication, and automated fire control systems took place on the shooting range of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 27.04.16 18:02 169 642 249 Tech

"Enemy trying to sabotage Minsk agreements; threat to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity persists," - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has informed that the threat to Ukraine's sovereignty persists, while the enemy continues its attempts to sabotage the Minsk agreements. 27.04.16 13:02 67 440 237 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"We have to act accurately to avoid civilian casulaties," - Ukrainian paratroopers train to mop up towns Ukrainian paratroopers not involved in combat activities in the Donbas at the moment are undergoing training in the Lviv region. Most of the training processes are classified. 26.04.16 11:39 30 700 77 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko: 23,000 Ukrainians signed contracts which made it possible not to declare seventh draft for military service The increase in number of those willing to do volunteer military service under contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations has allowed not declaring seventh draft for military service. 25.04.16 11:52 48 951 149 Ukrainian Politics

Breathtaking prayer by Azov regiment fighters: "Ukraine, the Holy Mother of Heroes, enter upon my heart!" A video of traditional prayer for Ukraine by Azov regiment fighters has been released on the Internet. 22.04.16 11:50 162 379 400 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukrainian army achieved impressive results, - NATO Gen. Pavel NATO Gen. Peter Pavel has expressed satisfaction with the pace and extent of defense sector reform in Ukraine. 21.04.16 12:20 12 320 38 Ukrainian Politics

"Two weeks of hell:" Ukrainian Spetsnaz do tough drills The preparation of Ukrainian Special Operations Forces soldiers involves a two-week selection course ("two weeks of hell"). At this stage, about 80 percent of applicants are discarded. 11.04.16 18:20 62 330 68 Society

Defense Minister Poltorak presents new commander of Pivden Operational Command of Ground Forces of Ukraine's Army Hryshchenko On April 11, Defense Minister of Ukraine General Stepan Poltorak presented new commander of Pivden Operational Command of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Army Major General Andrii Hryshchenko to the personnel of the operational command. Prior to his appointment, Hryshchenko was deputy commander of Pivnich Operational Command. 11.04.16 14:33 40 468 37 Ukrainian Politics

Paratroopers of the 95th Airmobile Brigade returned to Zhytomyr from ATO zone More than 100 paratroopers of the 95th Airmobile Brigade returned from the area of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) to Zhytomyr after a year of service. 09.04.16 17:41 25 649 44 Society

"We’ve been working here for year and half already, but there’s still work for 10 years," Ukrainian EOD experts defused over 5,000 explosive devices One can still hear explosions near Sloviansk. The unexploded ordnance which EOD experts lift in the anti-terrorist operation area is destroyed at a local range. 08.04.16 10:56 7 366 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, 10 injured over past day, - ATO speaker Two Ukrainian military were killed and 10 more were wounded in the course of the the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) April 4. 05.04.16 14:32 27 704 98 Incidents

Span teachings held in Odesa region In the framework of Spring Thunder 2016 exercise, the military of the Odesa pontoon bridging regiment underwent a tactical special training ensuring water crossing for the Ukrainian Navy units and equipment. 03.04.16 18:03 45 730 79 Society

One of Poroshenko's main objectives in Washington is getting formal approval for financial aid, - journalist President is seeking to relaunch a program of financial aid from the U.S. Department of Defense, which was suspended in February over the instability within Ukraine's government. 01.04.16 11:05 15 734 140 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

US to grant Ukraine additional $335 million in security assistance President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden, and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the situation in the Donbas and the implementation of the Minsk agreements. 01.04.16 11:40 6 479 73 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Aid to Ukraine

Decree on demobilization of fourth round draftees came into force The decree on dismissal in reserve of the soldiers drafted during the so-called fourth round of partial mobilization has been published in Uriadovyi Kurier newspaper on Tuesday, March 29, and has come into force. 29.03.16 11:04 37 715 44 Ukrainian Politics

Subversive attack repelled near Novotroitske, - ATO press center Since the beginning of the day, the situation in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO) has stabilized. However, insurgents continue provocative attacks on Ukrainian army positions. 21.03.16 21:28 16 740 38 Incidents

Britain signs new defence pact to help Ukraine in Russia confrontation, - The Telegraph Britain is to sign a new defence pact with Ukraine pledging to help the country with more military training and intelligence amid its confrontation with Russia. 18.03.16 12:52 11 476 49 Ukrainian Politics

"Guys, mines are whizzing overhead! Scary? Think positive," - militants spray Ukrainian positions near Horlivka three days on end This is the third day in a row Russian terrorists have fired on the positions of the 12th Battalion "Kyiv" and the 17th Battalion of the 57th Brigade in the vicinity of Horlivka. 17.03.16 12:52 25 558 67 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Minister Poltorak awarded 16 soldiers of 80th Airmobile Brigade for courage and professionalism in ATO Today, March 14, Defense Minister, General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak arrived at the Lviv garrison on his working visit. 14.03.16 17:52 17 444 27 Ukrainian Politics

Logistics failed to provide hot meals and boards, - Matios on troops' welfare at Shyrokyi Lan training ground A failure to organize the daily life of soldiers at the Shyrokyi Lan training ground in the Mykolaiv region was caused by the negligence and indifference of the command. 14.03.16 12:20 6 069 23 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot

"Never before had officers of this level accounted with their freedom for nonobservance of Armed Forces regulations," - Military Prosecutor Matios on Shyrokyi Lan situation For improper performance of official duties of supplying soldiers at the Shyrokyi Lan shooting range, the brigade's commanders and higher commanders have been held administratively responsible. 07.03.16 11:52 127 825 172 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot

US provided $265 million in security assistance to Ukraine. Providing lethal weapons would be out of time, - US Ministry of Defense Since the start of the conflict in the Donbas, the U.S. has provided $265 million in security assistance to Ukraine. 05.03.16 11:45 15 271 133 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ukrainian military received first delivery of Molot mortars, - Ukroboronprom State concern Ukroboronprom has delivered the first batch of M-120-15 Molot mortars of 120-mm caliber to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 03.03.16 15:58 190 103 255 Ukrainian Politics

Next mobilization may be postponed if sufficient number of career soldiers recruit, - NSDC Secretary Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Turchynov says that the decision on the next round of mobilization in spring will be made in March. 02.03.16 23:07 36 078 214 Incidents

53rd Brigade food service chief sentenced to military confinement. Other defendants delaying time, - Military Prosecutor's Office The Mykolaiv district court, having considered an administrative violation report filed by the Military Prosecutor's Office of the Southern region of Ukraine, ruled against another officer of the 53th Mechanized Brigade, who was directly responsible for organizing nutrition of the personnel stationed at the Shyrokyi Lan training ground. 02.03.16 17:56 6 998 14 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot

Yatseniuk on schemes with army nutrition: "Four companies have sucked on public procurement like leeches for 10 years" Companies that supply food for the army are trying to disrupt a competitive tender for the supply of meals. 02.03.16 16:00 32 791 157 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry tenders

Officers with combat experience crucial for raising army efficiency, - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko met with commanders of brigades and veteran officers to discuss the improvement of Ukrainian army efficiency. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak and Chief of the General Staff Viktor Muzhenko. 24.02.16 19:54 8 067 45 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko designates troop pullout from Debaltseve one of best Ukrainian Army operations Ukrainian troops’ withdrawal from Debaltseve (the Donetsk region) in February 2015 was one of the best military operations carried out by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 22.02.16 17:33 35 987 339 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

"I want to help Ukraine," - foreign students in Ternopil make 'varenyky' for Ukrainian soldiers in Donbas Foreign students in Ternopil, Western Ukraine, have helped volunteers to make national food - 'varenyky' - for Ukrainian soldiers in the Donbas. 22.02.16 15:27 6 114 34 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Residents of Zaitseve lose their homes as Russian militants continue attacks on village Residents of frontline Zaitseve are driven to despair by hostilities and constant attacks on the village. 19.02.16 17:45 28 493 134 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Rada authorizes Poroshenko to call up troops under contingency The Verkhovna Rada has allowed the president to call for draft a month prior to its date. 18.02.16 14:10 30 940 71 Ukrainian Politics

American soldiers to arrive in Yavoriv in March to conduct second rotation of Fearless Guardian, - Ambassador Pyatt A group of American soldiers will arrive to Yavoriv, the Lviv region, in March this year to train their Ukrainian counterparts within the Fearless Guardian training program. 18.02.16 11:02 1 896 11 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian soldiers complete first rotation of Fearless Guardian II Five hundred Ukrainian soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 24th Mechanized Brigade, successfully completed the first rotation of Fearless Guardian II, Feb. 12, 2016, at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center near Yavoriv, Ukraine, after nine weeks of training. 17.02.16 11:45 11 709 17 Society

Security of Zmiinyi Island enhanced, Ukraine's marine infantry made landing on island Ukrainian Navy and the State Border Service's Marine guards have enhanced the security of Zmiinyi island in the Black Sea near Ukraine. 15.02.16 10:39 171 258 271 Photo News

Criminal group within Ukraine’s Air Forces command sold weapons of Ukrainian aviation for a song Officers of Ukraine’s Air Forces have stolen 30 ejector racks for Su-24 strike aircraft from military warehouses with knowledge of high command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 12.02.16 12:41 101 308 232 Incidents

Poroshenko signed decree on patronage assistance to servicemen President Petro Poroshenko has signed decree on patronage assistance to military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine, and the State Border Service of Ukraine. 11.02.16 20:24 9 757 114 Ukrainian Politics

General Staff did not initiate Shyrokyi Lan range infrastructure modernization in year of its overburdened use, - volunteer unveils causes of mutiny in 53rd Brigade The situation with the infrastructure and organization of living conditions for soldiers at the Shyrokyi Lan range is systemic in nature. The 128th, 24th, 28th Brigades were placed in conditions similar to the ones of the 53rd Brigade. During the year of overburdened use of the range, the General Staff has not even found time to initiate plan of the Shyrokyi Lan infrastructure reconstruction to create normal living conditions for troops. 11.02.16 13:30 94 716 167 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot

No reasons for proceedings against 53rd Brigade soldiers unlike their commanders, - Military Prosecutor Matios The Military Prosecutor's Office prepares arrests of the commanders of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces, as well as the Eastern Operational Command generalship for providing inadequate social and living conditions and food to the servicemen of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the Shyrokyi Lan range (Mykolaiv region). 11.02.16 10:42 56 637 233 Incidents

"Guys realized they would fight against tanks with bare hands," – 40th Kryvbas Battalion officer Brekharia on battles for Debaltseve Officer of the former 40th Separate Mechanized Battalion Kryvbas Yurii Brekharia disclosed details of the battles for Debaltseve, which his detachment was engaged in a year ago, as well as of the breakthrough from the encirclement. 10.02.16 12:12 26 746 71 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Hungry soldiers of 53rd brigade left for military prosecution in Mykolaiv by foot, searching for justice Yesterday, Feb. 8, 46 soldiers of the 53rd separate mechanized brigade, who had grown unsatisfied with living conditions at the ‘Shyrokyi Lan’ shooting range, as well as with general treatment of their supplies, food, and living by the command, decided to walk to Mykolaiv (26 kilometers) in order to demand immediate reaction to the situation by the military prosecution. 09.02.16 11:49 116 418 631 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot

Official investigation to be held into complaints of 53rd Brigade soldiers, - General Staff Spokesman Selezniov Internal investigation to be carried out into the complaints lodged by the soldiers of the 53rd mechanized brigade dissatisfied by the living conditions on shooting range, who came to the military prosecutor’s office on foot to attract attention to their problems. 09.02.16 12:09 18 905 140 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot

Ukrainian soldiers fortify positions near Novhorodske in view of constant attacks Well-fortified positions allow the soldiers of the 24th Aidar Separate Assault Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to take attacks of the Russian militants in their stride. 08.02.16 16:58 7 371 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukrainian President approves country's new military-administrative division President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko approved new military-administrative division of Ukraine's territory. 05.02.16 16:20 49 436 54 Ukrainian Politics