weapons

EU Commission is going to heighten control of firearms The European Commission said that it adopted measures to make it more difficult to acquire and possess firearms in the European Union. 28.11.15 16:08 5 866 43 World

Neither party have yet provided inventories or locations of permanent storage sites for withdrawn weapons, - OSCE Neither “DPR” nor “LPR” members have yet provided OSCE SMM with inventories or locations of designated permanent storage sites for withdrawn weapons. The Ukrainian military authorities have also as of yet to provide such information. 25.11.15 23:18 7 876 58 Incidents

Warlord Zakharchenko sanctions use of any weapons against Ukrainian positions, - Defense Intelligence The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area remains tense. Militants are deliberately escalating the conflict. 24.11.15 14:15 91 201 212 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ammunition and fuse found near Kryvyi Rih city council, - National Police In the evening Nov. 23, the police found seven rounds of ammunition near Kryvyi Rih city council (the Dnipropetrovsk region). 24.11.15 11:11 4 699 25 Incidents

"Donbas became territory for testing of Russia’s advanced weapons," – MP Iryna Herashchenko The Kremlin and the militants it supports have turned the territory of the Donbas into a testing facility for Russian sophisticated weaponry. 23.11.15 19:47 23 114 147 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia starts supplying S-300 missile systems to Iran Iran's Ambassador to Russia said Monday that Moscow had started the procedure of supplying Tehran with S-300 anti-missile rocket systems. 23.11.15 18:43 25 705 217 Incidents

Ukraine warns OSCE on readiness to return artillery to front line if situation in Donbas continues escalating, ATO speaker says Ukraine is ready to return artillery and mortars to the first line of defense. 16.11.15 15:23 8 934 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Army to return withdrawn artillery to front line if situation escalates, – General Staff If the situation escalates further, Ukrainian troops will be forced to return the artillery, withdrawn under the Minsk agreements, to the front line. 15.11.15 17:06 38 312 333 Ukrainian Politics

Militants were preparing subversive and terrorist attacks in Ukriane; large cache with ammunition and explosives found near Shchastia, - ATO press-center. PHOTOS A cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives has been revealed on the outskirts of the city of Shchastia in the Luhansk region today, Nov. 13. 13.11.15 21:07 13 521 17 Incidents

Samples of Ukrainian weapons demonstrated to proficient instructors of KORD and National Guard elite force. PHOTOS The proficient instructors of KORD and National Guard elite force have selected the best samples of Ukrainian-made weapons for the needs of their units at the shooting range of the National Guard in Petrivtsi, the Kyiv region today. 13.11.15 17:20 75 014 144 Economics

Two counter battery radars to be delivered from US to Ukraine this week, - Ambassador Pyatt At the moment, the United States will not supply lethal weapons to Ukraine. However, it will focus on providing more sophisticated non-lethal assistance, in particular, radars as well as training the Ukrainian military. 13.11.15 12:58 47 562 148 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Aid to Ukraine

Cutting edge weapons for special forces presented at National Guard training ground. PHOTOS Up-to-date weaponry for Ukraine's special forces have been presented at the National Guard training ground in Novi Petrivtsi. 13.11.15 12:18 53 940 71 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

NSDC Secretary Turchynov says Ukrainian weapons should beat foreign analogues Instructors from KORD special force unit and National Guard spetsnaz officers have selected the best models of the Ukrainian-made weapons for their units. 13.11.15 14:50 24 160 150 Ukrainian Politics

Pentagon announces possible military sales to Europe, worth $880 million, - Defense News The Pentagon notified the U.S. Congress of $880 million in possible military sales in Europe, which includes aircraft for France's sub-Saharan Africa campaign, rockets for Finland to protect its Russian border and Hellfire missiles for the United Kingdom's airstrikes against the Islamic State. 12.11.15 11:13 3 613 28 World

Militants deploy MLRS Grads in Makiivka, - ATO press-center The militants have deployed locked-and-loaded BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launchers and self-propelled artillery in the Donetsk region. 11.11.15 23:47 41 057 183 Incidents

More than 40 mines hit Ukrainian troops' positions in Shyrokyne last night, no return fire delivered. VIDEO Ukrainian troops' positions in Shyrokyne village have been covered with 82-mm mortars. 11.11.15 10:44 41 657 202 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US Senate adopts defense budget providing for lethal arms supply to Ukraine The U.S. Senate has approved a revised draft budget for defense needs, which provides, inter alia, for the allocation of $300 mln in military assistance to Ukraine. 11.11.15 09:56 41 549 162 World

Ukrainian reconnaissance detected 20 militants' tanks near Donetsk, - HQ In the vicinity of Kalinin mine in Donetsk, Ukrainian reconnaissance discovered a column of 20 tanks, with militants trying to cover up four more near Marinka. 10.11.15 09:55 16 017 63 Incidents

Militants dressed in Ukrainian Army uniforms provoke ATO forces, - ATO press center The militants shelled the Ukrainian troops’ positions with 82-mm and 120-mm mortars more than 20 times from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, despite their statements on withdrawal of the weapons. 09.11.15 19:41 19 063 51 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers started withdrawing mortars at Artemivsk direction, - General Staff Ukrainian soldiers have started withdrawing mortars under 100 mm in the Donetsk region. 05.11.15 12:03 3 545 40 Ukrainian Politics

Army to get Ukrainian missile systems soon, - Maj. Gen. Horbylev In the near future, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be provided with up-to-date domestic missile systems which will replace OTR-21 Tochka. 04.11.15 21:50 84 863 361 Ukrainian Politics

Turchynov: "If militants do not cease provocations, withdrawal of weapons in the east will be stopped" Nine cases of cease-fire violations by the Russian-terrorist gangs were recorded in the occupied territories over the past day. 04.11.15 15:24 12 042 76 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine to start withdrawing mortars under 120 mm at Donetsk direction Nov. 5, - ATO speaker Ukrainian military will start withdrawing mortars under 120 mm from the demarcation line in the Donetsk region on Nov. 5. 02.11.15 13:53 1 712 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian ‘Torn’ and ‘Taran’ radio intelligence systems at terrorists' base in Donetsk. PHOTO investigation Another evidence of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has been discovered by InformNapalm international volunteer community by open source investigation of social profiles of the Russian servicemen and mercenaries. 02.11.15 12:02 51 263 112 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Two caches of weapons revealed in ATO area. PHOTOS Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine found two caches of arms and ammunition, near Novotroitske checkpoint in the Donetsk region and near the village of Pobieda in the Luhansk region. 01.11.15 15:28 11 666 39 Incidents

Terrorists want to disrupt the peace plan for withdrawal of weapons, NSDC Secretary says Ukraine observes all terms of the Minsk agreements while the same can't be said of Russia. 29.10.15 18:13 7 451 29 Incidents

Observers not allowed by terrorists to see "withdrawn" equipment, OSCE says OSCE's Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) cannot verify weapons withdrawal by terrorists of the "Donetsk People's Republic" and "Luhansk People's Republic" due to observers not being allowed to storage areas. 29.10.15 15:37 2 928 19 Ukrainian Politics

Journalists captured column of Russian soldiers and military hardware in Syria. PHOTOS Russia's Ground Forces, which despite Putin's allegations are involved in ground operations in Syria, were detected in rural areas of Latakia province. 29.10.15 16:30 97 720 212 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Ukrainian military started withdrawing artillery at Mariupol direction, - General Staff Ukrainian soldiers started withdrawing artillery from the demarcation line at Mariupol direction in the Donetsk region. 29.10.15 10:36 3 205 24 Ukrainian Politics

23.8 percent of Ukrainians ready to resist occupation by force of arms, - survey About an equal number of Ukrainians prefer armed resistance and civil resistance under foreign military intervention and occupation of their town or village, according to a sociological study of the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS). 28.10.15 22:59 59 289 787 Society

No cease-fire violations recorded Oct. 28, - ATO press center The terms of Minsk agreements have not been violated in the ATO zone Oct. 28. 28.10.15 19:38 1 739 29 Incidents

Withdrawal of artillery under 100 mm started in Donetsk region, - ATO press center The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area remains stable. 28.10.15 09:30 3 450 23 Incidents

US Department of State allowed import of military sniper bullets in Ukraine, - Chief Editor Butusov. PHOTO The U.S. Department of State allowed Ukrainian company "Taktychni Systemy" to import military sniper patrons in Ukraine. 27.10.15 11:39 44 017 176 Ukrainian Politics

Kabul asks Russia for military equipment, - The Wall Street Journal Providing Afghanistan with weapons might allow the Kremlin to reassert its position as a heavyweight on the world stage, as well as raise potential for clash with U.S. 26.10.15 15:40 27 514 189 World

ATO forces completed tanks withdrawal in Donetsk sector Ukraine has finished the first phase of the withdrawal of artillery (of less than 100mm caliber) from the demarcation line in the Donetsk region. 24.10.15 17:16 4 078 86 Ukrainian Politics

Сache of weapons found in Mariupol. PHOTOS Three grenade launchers and eight grenades were found in Mariupol city center on Torhova Street 24.10.15 12:57 16 201 27 Incidents

"LPR" and "DPR" terrorists’ "withdrawn" equipment is absent in holding areas, - OSCE The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission has recorded the absence of weapons of the self-proclaimed "LPR" and "DPR", which had been withdrawn from the demarcation line, in alleged places of their holding. 23.10.15 16:57 12 354 50 Incidents

Russian invaders redeploy military hardware to Crimea again, convoys head towards Feodosia. VIDEO Local residents of the Russia-occupied Crimea are recording redeployment of military equipment. The convoys are heading towards Feodosia. 23.10.15 09:10 61 233 213 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Results of online poll on weapons legalization published: citizens want guns for self-protection. INFOGRAPHICS An online survey on Ukrainian citizens’ opinion regarding legalization of weapons for self-protection showed that 89 percent of those surveyed support the idea of granting the citizens with the right to possess short-barreled rifled guns for self-protection. 22.10.15 13:47 95 299 1 017 Ukrainian Politics

Russian military disguised as militants conduct reconnaissance along the border, - InfoResist Russian servicemen disguised as local militants are carrying out reconnaissance in the areas of Sverdlovsk, Krasnodon, Amvrosiivka, and Antratsyt. 22.10.15 12:39 15 015 52 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Defense production in Ukraine grows by 200-300 percent annually, Ukroboronprom says Military-industrial complex's production capacity has started to exceed the capability of the budget to buy that equipment for the Defense Ministry. 22.10.15 11:10 14 877 113 Tech

Ukroboronprom: Armed Forces to receive Ukrainian Spektrum drones in November. PHOTO As soon as November this year, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will get home-produced drones "Spektrum." 21.10.15 22:48 79 903 191 Tech

Ukrainian intelligence discovered militants’ heavy SP-guns near Seleznivka, Petrivske, and Sontseve The Ukrainian intelligence has recorded enemy heavy artillery systems in some areas of Donbas that had to be withdrawn under Minsk agreements. 21.10.15 15:48 6 257 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Progress of weapons withdrawal by militants is not yet clear, while terrorists deny OSCE access to some areas, - ATO HQ The Ukrainian military keep withdrawing tanks in the Donbas expecting conclusions of the Tripartite Contact Group on the settlement of the situation in the east of Ukraine. 21.10.15 13:45 1 821 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE recorded 25 tanks of “DPR” militants 60 km away from Mariupol The unmanned aerial vehicles of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) recorded tanks deployed at the Mariupol direction in the “DPR”-controlled territory in violation of the withdrawal lines agreed by the parties. 21.10.15 08:57 25 788 396 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

OSCE Mission completed verification of withdrawn weapons of caliber under 100-mm in Luhansk region, - ATO speaker Tkachuk The cease-fire was observed at the Luhansk and Artemivsk directions (Popasna district) from 7 a.m. Oct. 19 to 7 a.m. Oct. 20. No cases of truce violation have been recorded. 20.10.15 11:02 1 541 16 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian military started weapons withdrawal at Debaltseve direction - Speaker ATO Matiukhin The ATO forces are already conducting withdrawal of weapons with caliber under 100-mm at the Debaltseve direction. 20.10.15 10:23 4 660 20 Incidents

OSCE recorded concentrations of terrorists' military equipment in violation of respective withdrawal lines The unmanned aerial vehicles of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission keep spotting concentrations of military equipment of the "DPR" in violation of the respective withdrawal lines. 20.10.15 09:45 16 611 86 Incidents