News and press releases

Summary In Donetsk region, the SMM recorded 96 ceasefire violations, including 63 explosions. In the previous reporting period, it recorded 112 ceasefire violations in the region. In Luhansk region, the Mission recorded 48 explosions. In the previous reporting period, it recorded 676 ceasefire

KYIV, 1 September 2021 — The Chief Monitor, Halit Çevik, reiterated that the SMM has been monitoring the security situation throughout Ukraine on a 24/7 basis since its deployment in the country upon the request of the Ukrainian government and by the decision of the OSCE Permanent Council.

Summary In Donetsk region, the SMM recorded 112 ceasefire violations, including 16 explosions. In the previous 24 hours, it recorded 11 ceasefire violations in the region. In Luhansk region, the Mission recorded 676 ceasefire violations, including 298 explosions. In the previous 24 hours, it

Kamensk-Shakhtinskiy, Russian Federation. The Observer Mission (OM) continues to operate 24/7 at both Border Crossing Points (BCPs). The overall number of border crossings by persons decreased at both BCPs compared to the previous week.

VIENNA, 31 August 2021 — In the face of growing tension, distrust, and transnational threats, we need a renewed and intensified commitment to dialogue and co-operation to strengthen our common security, said participants of 2021 OSCE Annual Security Review Conference.

Summary In Donetsk region, between the evenings of 27 and 29 August, the SMM recorded 354 ceasefire violations, including 281 explosions. In the previous reporting period, it recorded 40 ceasefire violations in the region. In Luhansk region, between the evenings of 27 and 29 August, the Mission

Summary In Donetsk region, the SMM recorded 40 ceasefire violations, including 11 explosions. In the previous reporting period, it recorded 87 ceasefire violations in the region. In Luhansk region, the Mission recorded 26 ceasefire violations, including 25 explosions. In the previous reporting