The Joint Forces Operation (JFO) continues to play a pivotal role in defending Ukraine's sovereignty against aggression in the Donbass region. Recent activities have seen significant Ukrainian successes, with numerous attacks repelled and enemy equipment destroyed.
Strategic areas, such as the Donetsk and Luhansk directions, remain high-intensity zones where Ukrainian forces persistently counter attempts by invading forces. The resilience and tactical efficacy of the Joint Forces have led to the destruction of enemy tanks, drones, and artillery systems, underscoring their indomitable spirit and commitment to national defense.
The destruction of advanced enemy equipment like the K-52 helicopters and the efficient use of transferred Western armaments such as M777 howitzers have showcased the enhancement of Ukraine's military capabilities. These successes not only boost the morale of Ukrainian forces but also demoralize the adversary, profoundly impacting ongoing operational dynamics.
Frequent briefings from the JFO press center provide transparent and timely updates on the situation at the front, further highlighting the challenges faced and the valor with which they are met. This ongoing coverage is crucial for both national and international understanding of the conflict dynamics.
Strategic areas, such as the Donetsk and Luhansk directions, remain high-intensity zones where Ukrainian forces persistently counter attempts by invading forces. The resilience and tactical efficacy of the Joint Forces have led to the destruction of enemy tanks, drones, and artillery systems, underscoring their indomitable spirit and commitment to national defense.
The destruction of advanced enemy equipment like the K-52 helicopters and the efficient use of transferred Western armaments such as M777 howitzers have showcased the enhancement of Ukraine's military capabilities. These successes not only boost the morale of Ukrainian forces but also demoralize the adversary, profoundly impacting ongoing operational dynamics.
Frequent briefings from the JFO press center provide transparent and timely updates on the situation at the front, further highlighting the challenges faced and the valor with which they are met. This ongoing coverage is crucial for both national and international understanding of the conflict dynamics.
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Defenders of Ukraine successfully attacked enemy, capturing his positions and weapons in Luhansk region. PHOTO In the Luhansk region, soldiers of one of the units of the Allied Forces successfully attacked the enemy, capturing his positions and weapons. 44 401 26 Previously in trend: War
Seven attacks were repulsed in Donetsk and Luhansk directions, drone was shot down and enemy equipment was destroyed - JFO. PHOTOS In Donetsk and Luhansk, Ukrainian defenders continue to defend our land. 11 987 4 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian soldier killed near Novotoshkivske. PHOTO On Tuesday, as a result of the shelling attack on Novotoshkivske, a Ukrainian soldier has been killed, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has reported. 10 547 24 Previously in trend: War
Two servicemen killed in Donbas, blown up by explosive device – JFO HQ. PHOTO Two Ukrainian servicemen sustained fatal injuries after being blown up by an unknown explosive device in the area of the Joint Force Operation (JFO) in eastern Ukraine on Monday. 6 343 21 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian troops conduct exercise using Javelin antitank systems – JFO HQ. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Ukrainian Armed Forces have conducted practical exercises using Javelin antitank missile systems, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation headquarters said on Wednesday. 23 430 176
Zelenskyi visits front line in eastern Ukraine. PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has visited the frontline positions of the Ukrainian army in the area of the Joint Forces Operation and congratulated the military on Ukraine's Armed Forces Day, the President's Office has reported. 19 059 136 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian servicemen hold exercises on administrative border with Crimea. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS A group of troops under the Joint Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is holding exercises on the administrative border with the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the Command's press service has reported on Facebook. 5 109 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
3 Ukrainian soldiers killed in Donbas. PHOTO Three Ukrainian servicemen were killed by an unknown explosive device in the war zone of the Donbas on Feb. 14. 30 745 77 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Military man captured by Russian militants is returned to Ukraine. PHOTO A military captured by militants was returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine as the Ukrainian delegation at the Trilateral Contact Group reported. 17 545 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian soldier captured by Russia-occupation forces in Donbas – JFO HQ. PHOTO A serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbas disappeared from a division of a military unit that is carrying out tasks in the area of the Joint Force Operation (JFO), and was captured by the militants, the press center of the JFO headquarters said. 49 929 145 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian soldier killed in JFO zone. PHOTO A Ukrainian soldier, born in 1999, was killed in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) on November 16 being on duty at the base camp, according to the 80th separate air assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 25 658 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
‘Shchastia’ entry-exit checkpoint in Luhansk region to open on November 10. PHOTOS The opening of "Shchastia" entry-exit checkpoint in Luhansk region is scheduled for November 10. 17 725 14
German military plane to fly wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment. PHOTO The Airbus A310 MedEvac plane of Germany's military, the Bundeswehr, has left Cologne for Kyiv to pick up Ukrainian soldiers wounded in the fighting in eastern Ukraine, the German Air Force has reported. 6 162 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukraine spots banned Russian-made mines in Donbas. PHOTOS Russian illegal armed formations have again used POM-2 anti-personnel mines, which are prohibited by international conventions and threaten the life and health of civilians in Donbas. 9 204 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
U.S. transfers to Ukraine equipment, incl. medical one worth $25 mln to use in JFO area. PHOTO The United States, as part of security assistance, has handed over to Ukraine night vision devices, thermals, walkie-talkie sets and medical equipment with a total value of more than $25 million for use in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area, the U.S. Embassy said. 5 276 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Aid to Ukraine
United States continues security assistance to Ukraine despite Covid-19 – embassy. PHOTO The United States continues to render security assistance to Ukraine despite the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. 18 033 35 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Drone downed in Donbas in service with twelve Russian army units. ФОТОрепортаж Russian Zastava UAV, which was shot down by Ukrainian troops in Donbas the day before, is in service with 12 units of the Russian Armed Forces. 26 232 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukraine's military serviceman dies of recent combat wound. PHOTO Mykola Dovzhenko, the serviceman of Ukraine's Armed Forces did not make it out of the hospital after the combat wound that he had sustained in Donbas combat zone on January 9. 10 373 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian troops make "Christmas tree" of enemy ammo. PHOTOS The Ukrainian military defending the strategic port city of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov have assembled an impromptu "Christmas tree" of mines, shells, and grenades, launched by the enemy over the past period. 10 115 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
One Ukrainian soildier killed in Donbas. PHOTOS On December 22, the soldier of the 93rd brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" - Herman Soloviov was killed in Donbas. 5 260 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Civilian shot dead by Russian terrorists in Marinka. PHOTO A resident of Marinka in Ukraine's Donetsk region was seriously injured amid fire opened by Russian invaders and died on the way to the hospital. 8 182 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Invaders launch attacks on Ukrainian troops near Marinka. PHOTO Russian-led forces have fired on the positions of the Joint Forces near Marinka in Donetsk region. 3 347 9
Rescuers clear 12-hectare-area of mines near Petrivske, Bohdanivka. PHOTOS Employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine removed 40 explosive items in the area of disengagement of troops near Petrivske and Bohdanivka on Sunday, November 17. 1 612 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Mine clearance starts in Bohdanivka and Petrivske in Donetsk region. PHOTOS The pyrotechnics experts have started mine clearance at the site No.3 Bohdanivka-Petrivske in Donetsk region. 1 508 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Zelenskyi meets with relatives of soldiers killed in Donbas. PHOTOS Amendments to the law of Ukraine on the status of war veterans, guarantees of their social protection aimed at supporting the families of the military killed in Donbas should be prepared by November 15, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has said at a meeting with relatives of fallen soldiers. 5 890 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Volunteer shares pictures of Ukrainian army's strike on Russia-led forces near Horlivka. PHOTOS Ukrainian volunteer and newly elected Member of Parliament Yurii Mysiahin has shared photos of a destructive strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on a position of Russia-led forces near the occupied town of Horlivka, Donetsk region. 17 117 32
Names revealed of Ukrainian military who deceased near Pavlopol. PHOTOS Oleksandr Sharko, Vladyslav Rak, Serhii Shanda and Vasyl Kudrov died near Pavlopol 19 776 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Swiss delegation visits Donbas. PHOTO Representatives of the Swiss Embassy in Ukraine have visited the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) in Donbas and met with the leadership of Luhansk Regional State Administration. 3 152 24
JFO report: Shyrokyne completely mined by Russian invaders. PHOTOS Russian occupants have the village of Shyrokyne mined completely. The press office of the Joint Forces Operation HQ reported that on August 5. 18 908 75
Ukrainian soldier Bohdan Bihus died in Donbas. PHOTO July 18, Ukrainian soldier Bogdan Bigus died in the Joint Forces Operation zone. 19 051 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
French delegation visits Donbas. PHOTOS A French delegation headed by French Ambassador to Ukraine Isabelle Dumont has visited the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) in Donetsk and Luhansk regions and talked to the local population on the contact line. 3 200 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
OSCE: No weapons on both sides of contact line near Stanytsia Luhanska. PHOTO The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine has stated that there are no weapons on both sides of the contact line near Stanytsia Luhanska after the disengagement of forces. 4 436 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Shells detonate in occupied Donbas, fire reaches Ukrainian positions. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The ammunition stocks of armed Russian mercenaries caught fire; the wind brought the flame to the emplacements of the Ukrainian military; it took the servicemen almost 10 hours to extinguish the fire. 17 159 69 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian trooper Vadym Zabava dies in Donbas. PHOTO One Ukrainian soldier perished away in Donbas combat zone on June 3. 15 200 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Zelenskyi visits frontline positions in Donbas. PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has made his first working visit to Luhansk region where he inspected the frontline positions of Ukrainian military in Stanytsia Luhanska and Shchastia. 76 855 1 145 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian soldier Dmytro Kravchenko died from heart attack in JFO area. PHOTOS On March 31, the soldier of the 93rd brigade "Kholodnyi Iar" of Ukraine’s Armed Forces died. 10 537 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Another Russian-produced strike drone shot down in JFO area. PHOTOS Ukrainian military brought down self-made Russian drone in Donbas near the positions of the Joint Forces Operation. 12 677 92 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers pranged hostile drone in Donbas. PHOTO The Ukrainian soldiers have downed Russian drone in Donbas near the positions of the Joint Forces Operation. 10 760 30 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Soldier of 128th Brigade Bohdan Sloboda fatally wounded in Donbas. PHOTO Lieutenant Bohdan Sloboda from Novoiavorivsk died of a fatal wound in the Joint Forces Operation area. 8 963 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
57th Motorized Brigade soldier Serhii Huzenko shot dead by sniper in Donbas. PHOTO Feb. 4, the 57th Motorized Brigade soldier Serhii Huzenko was shot dead by a sniper near Opytne, Donetsk region. 20 056 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian army major Vitalii Kuznetsov killed in action in Donbas on Nov. 21, - Ivano-Frankivsk mayor. PHOTO Vitalii Kuznetsov, a native of Ivano-Frankivsk city, a member of the 10th separate mountain assault brigade was killed while carrying out a combat mission in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) zone on Nov. 21. 16 931 0
Ukrainian fighters bring down Russian-made UAV operated by Donbas separatists, - JFO HQ. PHOTOS The Joint Forces fighters shot down another drone manufactured in the Russian Federation. 22 687 88 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Aidar Battalion shows outcomes of combat operations its members carried out in 2018. PHOTOS The fighters of the 24th Separate Assault Battalion Aidar demonstrated trophies they took over seven months of fighting in Ukraine’s Donbas region occupied by Russia. 20 132 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Russian mercenaries’ sniper kills Ukrainian soldier Dmytro Darii in Donbas. PHOTO A member of the 8th separate mountain assault battalion of the 10th separate mountain assault brigade, Dmytro Darii, died of a fatal wound he received when attacked by a sniper from among the Russian mercenaries in the vicinity of Krymske village, Novyi Aidar municipality of the Luhansk region at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. 17 804 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
"Staffs ready to assume command; units are well-coordinated; officers, sergeants, soldiers are well trained," – Commander Naiev checks Joint Forces fighters’ combat readiness. VIDEO&PHOTOS As part of his working trip to Ukraine’s east on Oct. 25, Joint Forces Commander, Lieutenant-General Serhii Naiev checked combat readiness of the units deployed at various sections of the forefront. 20 721 88 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
UK's Defense Secretary impressed by resilience, courage of Ukrainian soldiers facing one of world's most aggressive armies. PHOTOS A British delegation led by Secretary of State for Defense Gavin Williamson visited the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) zone in Ukraine's east. 14 006 79 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Last tribute paid to 36th Brigade Maksym Avdienko killed in Donbas Sept. 5. PHOTOS The farewell ceremony for Maksym Avdienko was held in the village of Hirsk, Snovsk municipality of the Chernihiv region on Sept. 8. 10 773 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Member of the 36th Brigade Maksym Avdienko killed in Donbas on Sept. 5. PHOTO Senior seaman of the 36th Separate Marines Brigade, Maksym Avdienko, 20, was killed in action in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) zone on Sept. 5 as the Russian occupation troops attacked the government forces’ position on the outskirts of Vodiane village in the Volnovakha municipality of the Donetsk region. 13 683 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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