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Armed Forces of Ukraine

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine are a military formation that, in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine, is entrusted with the defense of the state, the protection of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and inviolability. They were created on August 24, 1991, after the declaration of independence, inheriting a significant military potential of the former USSR. Throughout their history, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have actively participated in international peacekeeping missions, and since 2014, they have been confronting large-scale aggression by the Russian Federation. The modern Armed Forces of Ukraine demonstrate a high level of professionalism, courage, and resilience, having gained recognition as one of the most combat-ready armies in the world. They successfully adapt new forms and methods of conducting military operations, actively implementing NATO standards.
1991
Creation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after the declaration of independence
1996
Ukraine completed nuclear disarmament, becoming the first state to voluntarily renounce its nuclear arsenal
2000
Active participation in international peacekeeping operations under the auspices of the UN
2014
Organization of defense and deterrence of Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine
2016
Inclusion of Special Operations Forces and Air Assault Forces as separate branches of service
2020
Obtaining the status of an Enhanced Opportunities Partner of NATO
2022
Successful defense of the capital and liberation of northern regions from occupation forces
2022
Conducting an effective Kharkiv counteroffensive and liberating significant territories
2022
Liberation of the city of Kherson and the right bank of the Kherson region
2024
Introduction of Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch of service
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The Defense Forces have opened over 2,000 vacancies for IT specialists

The Ministry of Defense is creating a systemic IT vertical in the army to accelerate digitalization. They are looking for managers, analysts, and developers for over 2,000 positions.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 05:19 PM • 4146 views
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the Kirishi oil refinery in the Leningrad region

The Defense Forces hit oil processing units and tanks at one of Russia's largest plants. The enterprise supplies fuel to the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 03:54 PM • 3872 views
Assault on Kostiantynivka from four directions failed - Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled Russian attackVideo

Soldiers of the 28th brigade repelled a combined enemy attack using tanks and motorcycles. Armored vehicles and infantry were destroyed, and one occupier was taken prisoner.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 02:20 PM • 3588 views
Russian army lost 1210 soldiers and over two thousand drones in a day - General Staff

The General Staff reported the elimination of 1210 occupiers and the destruction of 2038 UAVs in a day. The enemy also lost 49 artillery systems and 201 units of automotive equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 05:48 AM • 3858 views
Russia is preparing an operation against water supply systems in the coming months, and Ukraine is preparing defense lines - Zelenskyy

Russia is preparing attacks on water supply facilities in the coming months. The President instructed to strengthen air defense in the western regions and protect critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 06:28 PM • 45897 views
In Zakarpattia, a man was taken into custody for helping the occupiers register StarlinkVideo

The 21-year-old suspect verified terminals for the Russian Federation through relatives and acquaintances. The court chose a pre-trial detention measure in the form of custody without the right to bail.

Society • March 25, 01:45 PM • 3186 views
The most massive drone attack on Ukraine. The Air Force reported shooting down over 540 drones

The Air Force shot down 541 UAVs during a massive attack involving almost a thousand drones. 15 hits have been recorded in various regions, and combat operations are currently ongoing.

Society • March 24, 05:05 PM • 4748 views
Russia's agent-combat network, which spied on the Armed Forces of Ukraine, prepared terrorist attacks and contract killings, has been exposed - KravchenkoVideo

Law enforcement officers detained 10 Russian agents who spied on the Armed Forces of Ukraine and planned terrorist attacks. During the special operation, a killer was eliminated and explosives were seized.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 12:18 PM • 4682 views
General Staff confirms damage to Russian Bastion launch system in Crimea

Defense Forces hit a launch system in Aktach and command posts in the occupied territories. Strikes were also carried out on areas of enemy concentration.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 09:43 AM • 3978 views
Drone Systems Forces destroyed Shahed-hub, Tor SAM system, and Nebo-U radar - Madyar showed videoVideo

Drone Systems Forces hit a drone warehouse in Donetsk and a radar station near Bryansk. Oil depots in Ufa and the Leningrad region, as well as a fuel train, were also attacked.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 12:03 PM • 4018 views
Syrskyi announced the failure of Russian offensive attempts with "meat assaults" - Russian losses in four days exceeded 6,000 occupiers

Syrskyi reported the failure of 619 enemy assaults from March 17 to 20. The occupiers suffered significant losses and were forced to regroup in several directions.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 09:48 AM • 38025 views
134 battles on the front line in 24 hours, the enemy used over 9,000 drones - General Staff mapPhoto

134 clashes were recorded in 24 hours, a third of the attacks occurred in three directions. The enemy dropped 285 guided aerial bombs and used over 9,000 drones.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 07:56 AM • 5031 views
Defense Forces hit Buk SAM system and a number of occupation facilitiesPhoto

The Defense Forces eliminated enemy air defense in the Russian Federation and in the occupied territories. Command posts, areas of force concentration, and UAV control points were hit.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 12:48 PM • 6779 views
Ukrainian USF destroyed 26 Russian air defense units in three weeks of March - "Madyar"Video

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces fighters hit a Buk-M3 air defense system and a Triumph radar station in Donetsk region and Bryansk region. In total, 26 enemy air defense targets have been eliminated since the beginning of March.

Society • March 22, 10:48 AM • 8945 views
Drone Systems Forces destroyed over a thousand enemy targets in a dayPhoto

Ukrainian drones hit 1038 targets, including 361 occupiers and 203 drones. In March, the total number of eliminated targets reached 25,280 units.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 08:03 AM • 6523 views
Russian army lost 940 soldiers and almost two thousand drones in a day - General Staff

The General Staff reported the elimination of 940 occupiers and 1885 enemy UAVs in a day. The Armed Forces of Ukraine also destroyed 30 artillery systems and 121 units of automotive equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 05:48 AM • 6241 views
Ukraine's Defense Forces hit an oil refinery in Saratov - General Staff

The Defense Forces hit an oil processing unit and a tank at a plant in the Russian Federation. The enterprise supplies fuel to the occupation forces; the damage is currently being assessed.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 12:40 PM • 4827 views
AFU struck Russian command center in Mariupol and enemy positions in Zaporizhzhia

Defense Forces hit a command post in Mariupol and a repair unit in Khliborobne. The occupiers' command post in Paraskoviivka was also hit.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 11:18 AM • 4786 views
Instead of serving, she participated in the show "MasterChef" - the 15th Transport Aviation Brigade initiated an investigation into the officer

Military officer Viktoriia Kuznetsova participated in a TV show during a fictitious treatment. The command handed over the investigation materials to the SBI for court proceedings.

Society • March 20, 07:29 PM • 76517 views
The Russian army has intensified pressure in several directions at once, while enemy losses have also significantly increased - Syrskyi

Syrskyi stated that the number of combat engagements has increased to over 200 per day. In three days, the enemy lost 4,840 people killed and wounded in various areas.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 07:17 PM • 5290 views
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The first phase of Russia's spring-summer offensive failed - what's next?

Russian troops lost 900 personnel and 100 pieces of equipment during an attempted breakthrough in Donetsk region. The enemy is preparing new attacks on Kupyansk and Sloviansk.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 02:50 PM • 51803 views
Ukrainian military thwarted Russia's planned March offensive - President

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the successful repulsion of enemy attempts to advance in March. The defense forces inflict significant losses in equipment on the enemy every day.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 01:58 PM • 3401 views
In Kyiv, officials of a state institute are suspected of a scheme to evade mobilization and justify Russia's armed aggressionPhoto

The institute's leaders fictitiously employed men for $4,000 to obtain deferments. The suspects also called the war an internal conflict.

Kyiv • March 20, 01:30 PM • 5259 views
SBS destroyed Russian Ka-52 with an FPV drone in Donetsk region - "Madyar" showed videoVideo

Unmanned Systems Forces hit a Ka-52 Alligator near Nadiivka in Donetsk region. The crew tried to evacuate after landing but was eliminated by drones.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 12:29 PM • 21626 views
Russia's losses for the day amounted to over 1,600 soldiers and almost one and a half thousand drones - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on the occupiers' losses for March 19. The enemy lost over 1,600 soldiers, 1,480 UAVs, 3 tanks, and 245 units of automotive equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 06:05 AM • 5212 views
AFU attacked Russian military logistics and ammunition depots in three regions - General Staff

Defense Forces hit ammunition and fuel depots in Donetsk, Kherson, and Crimea. Strikes were also carried out on areas where enemy personnel were concentrated.

War in Ukraine • March 19, 12:58 PM • 3710 views
SBU detains 'mole' in Unmanned Systems Forces, who was a double agent for Russia and BelarusPhoto

A Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman was transmitting data about drones and robotic systems in the Kharkiv region to the enemy. The traitor has been detained and faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • March 19, 09:50 AM • 4396 views
Russian drone hit Sumy TCC building - Ground Forces revealed details

A Russian drone hit the building of the city's TCC in Sumy. Due to the relocation of personnel, there were no casualties, but a passerby at a bus stop was injured.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 12:47 PM • 4300 views
IPSO did not give enemy desired result, and he resorts to direct strikes - Sumy recruitment center commented on Russian attack on TCRPhoto

The Sumy Regional TCR called drone strikes a deliberate enemy tactic for intimidation. Despite the attacks, the recruitment centers continue to operate.

Society • March 18, 11:54 AM • 20318 views
Almost 70% of Ukrainians oppose elections until the end of the war - pollPhoto

A KMIS poll showed an increase in the share of opponents of elections during the war to 69%. Only 12% of citizens support voting before the end of hostilities.

Society • March 18, 11:00 AM • 5331 views