Timeline of the Ukrainian Conflict
Welcome to our interactive timeline, providing a chronological overview of the significant events in the Ukrainian conflict. This timeline serves as a valuable resource to understand the course of the conflict, its causes, and its impacts. Use the filters below to navigate through the events by date, location, or event type.
- November 2013 – Euromaidan Protests
- Protests erupt in Kyiv following the government’s decision to abandon an agreement with the European Union, favoring closer ties with Russia instead.[youtube-feed feed=3]
- February 2014 – The Crimean Crisis
- Russia annexes Crimea following a disputed local referendum, escalating tensions with Ukraine and Western countries.[youtube-feed feed=4]
- April 2014 – Start of the War in Donbass
- Armed conflict breaks out in the Donbass region between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatists.[youtube-feed feed=5]
- July 2014 – MH17 Tragedy
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 is shot down over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people onboard.[youtube-feed feed=6]
- February 2015 – Minsk Agreement
- A ceasefire agreement is reached but is repeatedly violated in the following years.[youtube-feed feed=7]
- December 2015 – Power Blackouts in Crimea
- Electrical pylons in Ukraine supplying power to Crimea are blown up, causing widespread blackouts in the annexed region.[youtube-feed feed=8]
- April 2016 – Release of Nadiya Savchenko
- Ukrainian pilot and MP Nadiya Savchenko is released after being held captive in Russia for almost two years.[youtube-feed feed=9]
- December 2017 – Martial Law Declared
- Ukraine declares martial law in some regions following an incident in which Russia seized three Ukrainian navy ships in the Sea of Azov.[youtube-feed feed=10]
- April 2019 – Zelensky Assumes Presidency
- Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky assumes office as President of Ukraine, promising a fresh approach to handling the conflict.[youtube-feed feed=12]
- 2020-2021 – Ongoing Conflict in Donbass
- Skirmishes continue in the Donbass region, with numerous ceasefires being announced and subsequently broken.[youtube-feed feed=15]
- February 24, 2022 – Russo-Ukrainian War Escalates
- Russia launches a large-scale offensive against Ukraine, leading to widespread international condemnation.[youtube-feed feed=18]
- March 2022 – Global Response
- Nations worldwide react by imposing sanctions on Russia and providing military aid to Ukraine.[youtube-feed feed=19]
- April 2022 – Major Cities Under Siege
- Major Ukrainian cities including Kyiv and Kharkiv face heavy bombardment.[youtube-feed feed=20]
- June 2022 – Humanitarian Crisis
- The conflict leads to a major humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and crucial infrastructure destroyed.[youtube-feed feed=21]
- (Ongoing till 2023) – Continued Conflict
- The conflict continues with significant events being updated as they occur.[youtube-feed feed=22]