Peacekeeping

UN Mission in Liberia was launched in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution dated 19 Sept 2003 # 1509 (2003). 01.10.2003 Mission was given a mandate for 1 year, which is renewed annually. The Mission’s strength is 9402 (134 of them are Milobs). Mission HQ is located in Monrovia.

The Special Representative of UN Secretary General and the Head of UN Mission

is Ellen Margrethe Loj (Denmark).

Force Commander is Major General Muhammad Khalid (Pakistan).

Main tasks of Mission are:

- To supervise observance of the treaty on ceasing fire by both sides;

- To control human rights observing in AOR;

- To assist disarmament process, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation

of all participants of militant formations;

- To provide security for key governmental institutions;

- To participate in reformation of the Armed Forces and police of Liberia;

- To provide security of UNO personnel and other international organizations and to protect civil population.

UN Operation in Côte d’Ivoire

(from 4 April 2004)

References:

1. The Decree of the Ukrainian President # 854/2009 dated 23 Oct 2003;

2. Law of Ukraine # 7289 dated 22 Nov 2003;

3.The Decree of the Ukrainian President # 177/2011 dated 2 Feb 2003;

4. Law of Ukraine # 3001-VI dated 4 Feb 2003.

Aviation detachment from UNIMIL Ukrainian Aviation Unit has being carrying out tasks in UNOCI since November 26, 2010. Unit’s strength is 40 servicemen, including:

Officers – 29

NCOs – 11

Armament and military equipment:

Helicopters:

Мі-24 – 3

Location – Buake Airfield.

Acting on the recommendations of the Secretary-General, the Security Council adopted resolution 1528 (2004) of 27 February 2004, establishing the UNOCI for an initial period of 12 months, from 4 April 2004. The mandate of the small political mission,
the UNOCI, ended on that same date. In accordance with the Council’s request, the Secretary-General transferred authority from MINUCI and ECOWAS forces to UNOCI
on that date.

The Mission’s strength is 9062 (177 of them are Milobs). Mission HQ is located in Abidjan.

Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of Mission
Choi Young-Jin (Republic of Korea)

Force Commander Major General Gnakoudè Béréna (Togo)

Main tasks of Mission are:

Monitoring of the cessation of hostilities and movements of armed groups;

Disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation and resettlement;

Disarmament and dismantling of militias;

Operations of identification of the population and registration of voters;

Reform of the security sector;

Protection of United Nations personnel, institutions and civilians;

Support for humanitarian assistance;

Support for the redeployment of State administration;

Support for the organization of open, free, fair and transparent elections;

Assistance in the field of human rights

Public information;

Law and order;

The National Peacekeeping Contingent in Kosovo

(from Sept 1999)

References: 1. The Decree of the Ukrainian President # 852/1999 dated 14 Jul 1999;

2. Law of Ukraine # 006-14 dated 16 Jul 1999;

3. General and financial Agreement between Ukraine and NATO dated
20 Sep 1999.

The military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine participate in Mission
аs part of Multinational KFOR forces since Sept 1, 1999. In July 15, 2000 1^st Special Forces Battalion and national logistic element of the Armed Forces of Ukraine started execution of their tasks. The current strength of Ukrainian peacekeeping contingent
in KFOR – 131 troops (Light Infantry Coy):

Officers – 24;

Warrant officers – 8;

NCO/Enlisted – 99.

Ukrainian national contingent also includes 3 staff officers of special operational group. They carry out their duties in KFOR HQ. So, the total strength of Ukrainian national contingent in KFOR is 134.

Armament and military equipment:

Vehicles:

Trucks – 35;

Trailers – 3.

Location – camp Bondsteel;

Main tasks of UKR contingent are:

- Joint patrols in AOR;

- Border entry points control;

- Duty on observation posts;

- Providing security for local population and guarding important objects.

National contingent carries out missions as part of Multinational Battle Group “East” (led by the US).

The main structural units of Multinational forces are 2 multinational battle groups, multinational special unit and tactical reserve unit.

Main tasks of KFOR are determined in respective OPLAN approved by SACEUR. They are assigned:

1. To provide peace and stability in the region;

2. To provide cooperation with civil governmental organizations.

3. To maintain control along the border (border lines) between Kosovo and Serbia, Republic of Macedonia and Albania.

4. To facilitate development of Kosovo Security Force.

Joint Peacekeeping Force in Transdniestria region of the Republic of Moldova

(from Dec 1998)

References: 1. Odessa agreements dated 20 Mar 1998;

2. Resolution of Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers # 1685 dated 23 Oct 1998;

3. Instruction of Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers # 419-r dated 14 Mar1999;

4. Common order of Ukrainian Minister of Defense with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs # 235/130 dated 4 Aug 1999.

10 Ukrainian military observers take part in crisis resolution activities
in Transdniestria region of Moldova.

Main tasks of military observers:

- Observation of security zone;

- Carrying out the JMC tasks concerning peace and order in Security Zone.

- Participation in Joint Control Committee meetings;

- Participation in Joint Military Committee (JMC) meetings;

- Verification of duty performance at block posts and entry gates;

UN Mission in Kosovo

(from Jan 2001)

References: 1. Resolution of Verkhovna Rada # 3626-ХІІ dated 19 Nov 1993.

2 representatives of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carry out their duties in UNMIK:

1 officer – UNMIK Military Component Chief of staff;

1 – Military liaison officer.

Main tasks of Mission are:

- Coordination of KFOR, EULEX and the rest of organizations efforts;

- Human rights Observation;

- Maintenance of Legality;

- Democratization of society;

- Support of mass media activity.

The Special Representative of UN Secretary General and the Head of UN Administration in Kosovo is Lamberto Zannier (Italy).

Military Component Chief of staff (Acting UNMIK Military Component Commander) is Colonel Oleh Svystak (Ukraine).

UNMIK was established in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolution
№ 1244 (1999) and consists of 4 main components:

1. Civil Administration – representing the UN Secretariat;

2. Issues of Humanitarian Aid – representing the UNHCR;

3. Development of State institutions – representing OSCE;

4. Issues of Kosovo restoration – representing EU.

UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo

(from Mar 2001)

References: 1. Law of Ukraine # 1832-111 dated 22 Jun 1999;

2. The Decree of the Ukrainian President # 806/2000 dated 8 Dec 2000.

13 military observers carry out their duties in MONUSCO.

MONUSCO was established on 30 Nov 1999 according to the UN Security Council Resolution # 1279 (1999).

The Mandate of Mission was extended until 30 Jun 2012.

The Mission’s strength is 19136 (737 of them are Milobs). Mission HQ is located
in Kinshasa.

The Special Representative of UN Secretary General and the Head of UN Mission
is Roger A. Meece (Great Britain).

Force Commander is Lieutenant General Chander Prakash (India).

UN Mission in Sudan

(from Dec 2005)

References: 1. The Decree of the President of Ukraine # 1384/2005 dated
28 Sept 2005.

10 military observers carry out the duties in UN Mission in Sudan.

The Mission was established on 24 Mar 2005 according to the UN Security Council Resolution # 1590 (2005).

The Mission Force strength is 10 456 servicemen (475 of them are Military observers). Mission HQ is located in Khartoum.

The Special Representative of UN Secretary General is Hilde Johnson (Norway).

The Force Commander is Major General Moses Bisong Obi (Nigeria).

According to the UN Security Council resolutions dated 27.04.11 № 1978 (2011) and taking into account the formal appeal of the government of Sudan, starting from 07.09.11 has begun closing process of the UN Mission in Sudan.

UN Security Council resolutions from 27.06.11 № 1990 (2011) and 08.07.11 № 1996 (2011) authorized the formation of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei and the UN Mission in Southern Sudan (hereinafter UNMISS).

Note: At this time is underway transformational period of transfer of authorities, functions, personnel and logistics from UNMIS to UNMISS, which is planned to complete within the next six months.

The total number of military component of the mission will be up to 7000. UNMISS area of responsibility will be divided into six, battalion level, sectors.

NATO Training Mission in Iraq (NTM-I)

(from Feb 2006)

Reference: 1.The Decree of the President of Ukraine # 1675/2005 dated 30 Nov 2005.

6 Ukrainian officers carry out the tasks as part of NATO Training Mission. NATO Training Mission in Iraq had been organized by NATO for training and supporting Iraqi Security Forces.

International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF)

(from May 2007)

References: 1. The Decree of the President of Ukraine # 47/2007 dated 26 Jan 2007;

2. The Decree of the President of Ukraine # 27/2010 dated 15 Jan 2010;

3. Technical agreement between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania Concerning the Deployment of the Ukrainian Peacekeeping Personnel within the Lithuanian Contingent in the framework of International Security Assistance Force, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan dated 13 Apr 2011;

4. Technical agreement Between the Minister of National Defense
of the Republic of Poland and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
on the Deployment of the Ukrainian Peacekeeping Personnel in the Polish Military Contingent in Ghazni Province, the Islamic Republic
of Afghanistan, within the Framework of the International Security Assistance Force dated 18 Nov 2010.

22 Ukrainian servicemen:

1 Ukrainian officer is working in HQ, Kabul and carries out the duties as a CIMIC officer.

2 officers of the national element of Lithuanian troops, Kabul International Airport.

2 officers as part of the Lithuanian Army Air Mentory Team of the Afghan National Army, Kandahar province;

3 military doctors (surgeon, anesthesiologist and general practitioners) within the Polish military hospital, Ghazni;

14 servicemen in the Lithuanian contingent, including:

3 military doctors (2 surgeons and anesthesiologist), Chahcharan;

4 officers within the headquarters of the Lithuanian PRT (PRT commander, counselor, assistant commander of the PRT media monitoring officer of civil-military cooperation, the assistant company commander EMG), Chahcharan;

7 specialists in demining, Chahcharan.

EU NAVFOR operation ATALANTA

(from September 2010)

References: Decree of President of Ukraine # 41/2010 dated 20 Jan 2010.

From November 2010 the Ukrainian officer was deployed to EU NAVFOR Operational Headquarters (Northwood – UK), being the first participation from Ukraine in the EU NAVFOR operation.

The issue of possible deployment of the Ukrainian aircraft (An-26) to the EU NAVFOR Operation ATALANTA in 2012 is under consideration.

EU NAVFOR Operation ATALANTA is the European Union’s first naval operation that was launched in support of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1814 (2008), 1816 (2008), 1838 (2008) and 1846 (2008) of the 2009 was UN Resolution 1918 launched.

Currently, EU NAVFOR is operating under the aegis of UNSCR 1950 (2010).

Its mandate is to contribute to:

The protection of vessels of the World Food Program (WFP) delivering food aid to displaced persons in Somalia;

The protection of vulnerable vessels cruising off the Somali coast,
and the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast.

Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR

(from January 2006)

References: 1. The Decree of the President of Ukraine # 71/2006 dated 26 Jan 2006.

Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR is NATO’s only article 5 operation on anti-terrorism initiated as support to the United States immediately after 9/11. It therefore aims to demonstrate NATO's solidarity and resolve in the fight against terrorism and to help detect and deter terrorist activity in the Mediterranean and also enabling NATO
to strengthen its relations with partner countries, especially those participating
in the Alliance’s Mediterranean Dialogue.

In the context of Ukraine’s active participation in international efforts to counter international terrorism, our country continues to work at involvement to NATO Article 5 operation “ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR” (OAE), in accordance with NATO-Ukraine Agreement dated April 21, 2005.

Establishment of the primary National Contact Point at the basis of Ukrainian Navy HQ for OAE related information exchange became an important step in this regard.

The main tasks of the capabilities of the naval forces of the Armed Forces
of Ukraine during the operation is – surveillance and monitoring of marine areas, tracking of suspicious ships and perform landings on the ship.

The main achievements in this particular area include successful activations
of Ukrainian assets in the framework of OAE: corvette “Ternopil” (2007, 2008, 2009
and 2010), corvette “Lutsk” (2007) and frigate “HetmanSagaydachniy” (2008).

It is planned to deploy Ukrainian Navy'scorvette “Lutsk” in fall 2011 as Ukraine's contribution to OAE.

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