News and press releases

The SMM recorded fewer ceasefire violations than on previous days in Donetsk and Luhansk regions*. The SMM revisited permanent weapons storage sites on both sides of the contact line in relation to the implementation of the Addendum of the Package of Measures. The SMM facilitated and monitored repairs to water and electricity infrastructure. The SMM observed the distribution of humanitarian aid in Luhansk region...

The SMM recorded ceasefire violations in Donetsk and Luhansk*. The SMM revisited Ukrainian Armed Forces sites in relation to the implementation of the Addendum of the Package of Measures. The SMM followed up on reports that an explosion had killed a prominent Cossack “Lugansk People’s Republic” member. The SMM observed civilians without public utilities on both sides of the contact line...

The SMM recorded an increased number of ceasefire violations compared to the previous day, with the majority assessed as training related. It experienced four freedom-of-movement restrictions, mainly in areas not controlled by the Government*. The SMM followed up on security-related matters in Odessa, Kharkiv and Ivano-Frankivsk...

The SMM recorded significantly fewer ceasefire violations compared to previous days this week, most of which were assessed as related to live-fire exercises. It experienced a number of freedom-of-movement restrictions but it did reach border areas not controlled by the Government*. It conducted crater analysis and assessed that most craters were fresh and caused by 122mm multiple launch rocket systems impacts...

DUSHANBE, 11 December 2015 – The first in a series of five-day training courses on Standard Operating Procedures for 19 police officers facilitated by the OSCE Office in Tajikistan concluded in Dushanbe today. The course aims at enhancing the capacity of Tajik police in understanding the regulatory provisions of their work, and in designing and maintaining effective Standard Operating Procedures being in line with policies and procedures...

The SMM recorded a number of ceasefire violations, mostly near Donetsk airport. It experienced a number of freedom-of-movement restrictions but it did reach border areas not controlled by the Government...

DUSHANBE, 10 December 2015 – Innovative solutions to address border issues using new technologies and methods were discussed at the four-day OSCE Cross-Border Research Conference in Dushanbe which concluded today with a study trip to Tajikistan’s nearby border with Afghanistan...