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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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273 combat engagements recorded at the front, enemy pressing most intensely in two directions – General StaffPhoto

273 battles occurred over the past day; the enemy deployed a record 9,875 kamikaze drones. The highest number of assaults was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.

War in Ukraine • 06:32 AM • 1000 views
Unmanned Systems Forces have established fire control over Donetsk Airport

The 1st Separate Center of the USF has established fire control over Donetsk Airport. Shahed launchers and enemy logistics on the airfield territory have been destroyed.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 11:13 PM • 3388 views
Putin stated that plans to "control the entire Donbas and reach an agreement do not contradict each other"

Putin claimed alleged control over 80% of the Zaporizhzhia region and 100% of the Luhansk region. He also asserts that Russia is advancing and that Ukraine has lost 100,000 troops.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 05:27 PM • 3886 views
Russian drone attacked road workers and destroyed equipment - Ministry of Development

An enemy drone attacked road workers at a highway repair site. Ten units of specialized equipment were destroyed; no workers were injured as a result of the strike.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 01:53 PM • 2768 views
Eight military units lose the right to conduct independent basic military training - SyrskyiPhoto

Syrskyi has revoked the right of eight units to independently train recruits. The decision was made following quality inspections of training and conditions across 72 units.

Society • June 4, 01:08 PM • 2800 views
Zelenskyy signs law on farewell ritual for fallen warriors without bodies or remains

The President signed a law on a military ritual for defenders whose bodies are missing. Honors will be paid at cenotaphs, with the presentation of the State Flag of Ukraine to the relatives.

Society • June 4, 12:13 PM • 2690 views
"Madyar" showed how his "birds" hunted down a patrol ship and a "Pantsir" missile systemVideo

The Unmanned Systems Forces struck a Svitlyak-class patrol boat, a Pantsir-S1 air defense system, and locomotives in the occupied territories. A navigation system, transformers, and fuel tanks were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 11:00 AM • 2976 views
Russia plans to increase the share of jet-powered strike drones to 50% - Syrskyi

Russia plans to increase the share of jet-powered UAVs to 50%. Syrskyi discussed the modernization of interceptors and the scaling up of warhead production.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 08:57 AM • 2906 views
In May, Ukrainian interceptor drones destroyed over 3.5 thousand Russian unmanned aerial vehicles – Syrskyi

In May, Ukrainian interceptors destroyed over 3. 5 thousand Russian drones. Syrskyi announced the creation of a fourth echelon of air defense to protect new regions.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 08:48 AM • 3150 views
Rivne region suffered an attack by the RF, there are power outages

The Rivne region was attacked by the RF, power went out in the Sarny district. There are no casualties; power engineers are already restoring the electricity supply.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 07:52 AM • 3180 views
Key oil refining unit disabled at Saratov Oil Refinery

Analysis confirmed damage to the ELOU-AVT-6 unit and the visbreaking section. The facility will be unable to operate in its normal mode until repairs are completed.

News of the World • June 3, 09:56 PM • 19311 views
Russia has used chemical substances against the Ukrainian Defense Forces over 13.5 thousand times since the start of the war - General StaffPhoto

Over 13. 5 thousand Russian chemical attacks have been recorded since the start of the war. In May alone, the enemy used prohibited substances against the AFU 237 times.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 05:11 PM • 3060 views
Ukraine strikes only military targets in the RF – Zelenskyy

Ukraine attacks only Russian military facilities in response to shelling. Fire Point drones struck an oil terminal and a corvette in the Leningrad region.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 03:02 PM • 3128 views
Grant Watch Ukraine "Stop-Parasite" revealed 10 "relatively honest" ways of stealing international aid funds by "activists"

The Stop-Parasite initiative described 10 schemes for embezzling grants through kickbacks and fictitious services. Million-dollar profits of Vitaliy Shabunin's Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC) are mentioned.

Society • June 3, 02:46 PM • 7816 views
Ukraine completes repairs on major roads, setting a new recordPhotoVideo

A record 14 million m² of pavement has been repaired on Ukraine's main highways. Moving forward, road crews will focus on logistics routes in frontline areas.

Society • June 3, 01:25 PM • 3958 views
Military unit officials exposed for 11 million UAH overpayment during procurement of generators for the AFU

The unit commander and his deputy are suspected of causing 11 million UAH in damages. They unjustifiably increased the prices of generators for the AFU by 14%.

Society • June 3, 01:18 PM • 3086 views
Ministry of Defense purchased 1,500 motorcycles for the AFU, saving 12 million hryvnias - Fedorov

The Defense Procurement Agency has signed contracts for the supply of 1,500 motorcycles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Thanks to the tender, nearly 12 million hryvnias were saved, Mykhailo Fedorov stated.

Society • June 3, 12:34 PM • 3008 views
It has been revealed how many priests in Ukraine have received mobilization deferments

Over 10,000 religious organizations have been granted critical infrastructure status. Currently, 6,500 clergy members have been deferred from mobilization.

Society • June 3, 12:18 PM • 2752 views
In Kharkiv Region, a Teenager Was Detained for Passing Data on the Defense Forces to Russians for 645 Hryvnias

A 17-year-old resident of Balakliia transmitted coordinates and photos of Defense Forces equipment to the enemy. For his work, he received 645 hryvnias and is now in custody.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 11:40 AM • 3168 views
Polish Foreign Minister: Zelenskyy "made a mistake" by naming a unit after UPA Heroes

Sikorski called the naming of a UAF unit after UPA Heroes a mistake. He expects Ukraine to take Polish sensitivities into account and rectify this decision.

Politics • June 3, 10:19 AM • 3592 views
Syrskyi ordered reinforcement of air defense in the south to protect the maritime corridor

Syrskyi inspected air defense in the south and ordered the reinforcement of seaport protection. He instructed the implementation of new technologies for intercepting enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 09:59 AM • 3778 views
The AFU received IFVs with the Spanish Guardian 30 remote weapon station, which were reported as early as last year

The first photo of a Ukrainian IFV with the Spanish Guardian 30 module has appeared online. The system features digital fire control and a panoramic sight.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 12:17 AM • 3554 views
Unmanned Systems Forces hit a "Pantsir", radar, and HQ equipment of the Russian Federation in Crimea and Donetsk region – "Madyar"

The USF hit a Pantsir-S1 air defense system, a Neva radar, a tugboat, and command posts in Crimea and the Donetsk region. In Shyrokyne, at least 11 units of enemy equipment were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 02:07 PM • 3129 views
SBU detained an informant for Russian attacks on Dnipro on June 2; he faces life imprisonmentPhoto

The SBU detained a former serviceman who spied on Ukrainian aviation to prepare an attack on Dnipro. The traitor faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 01:04 PM • 4748 views
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Groundless ultimatums: why, against the backdrop of major problems, the Kremlin is again demanding the withdrawal of the AFU from the "new territories of the RF"

Peskov demands the withdrawal of the AFU from four regions to end the war. Experts explain the ultimatums by the exhaustion of Russia's resources and pressure on Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 12:02 PM • 61964 views
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The Ministry of Defense clarifies whether TCCs will be liquidated during military reformPhoto

The Ministry of Defense called the TCC reform a sensitive issue and is not yet disclosing details. MP Bobrovska expects the presentation of the structure's renewal plan in the summer.

Society • June 2, 10:28 AM • 40678 views
The Russian Federation launched a massive strike on Kyiv with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones

Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, hitting energy facilities. Air defense is operating in the capital, and power outages have begun.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 11:28 PM • 69532 views
Ukrainian drones strike dry cargo ship and occupiers' military logistics in BerdyanskVideo

Drones struck the dry cargo ship Leonid Pestrikov and destroyed enemy logistics in the port of Berdyansk. The target was attacked at a distance of over 70 kilometers from the front line.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 10:03 PM • 3208 views
Putin held a meeting in the Kremlin regarding the "strike on Starobilsk" and once again threatened Ukraine with "inevitable" punishment

The Russian dictator ordered to find those responsible for the attack on Starobilsk among the AFU command. Robert Brovdi and the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) Oleh Ivashchenko were named as the "accused."

War in Ukraine • June 1, 06:45 PM • 24128 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff. Discussed drones, 155mm shells, and strengthening air defense

Zelenskyy introduced direct funding for brigades and ordered an increase in shell supplies. The Staff also discussed strengthening air defense and anti-ballistic protection.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 03:59 PM • 3358 views