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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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Massive fire and a column of smoke in Russian Taganrog after drone attackVideo

On the night of April 19, Russian Taganrog came under drone attack. A massive fire and heavy smoke were recorded at the impact site.

News of the World • April 19, 04:14 AM • 4231 views
Ukrainian military destroyed TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" in Zaporizhzhia directionVideo

Pilots of Magyar's Birds, together with other units, hit a heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A. The operation was carried out in the temporarily occupied territory of the region.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 12:48 PM • 3594 views
SBU hit three Russian ships and a strategic radar station in occupied CrimeaPhotoVideo

Alpha special forces damaged the landing ships Yamal, Azov, and enemy logistics. Radar systems and enemy fuel tanks were also destroyed.

Society • April 18, 11:38 AM • 57915 views
AFU hit four strategic oil industry facilities in Russia - General StaffPhoto

The Defense Forces attacked an oil refinery in the Samara region and terminals in other regions of the Russian Federation. Fuel storage sites and repair bases in the occupied territories were hit.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 11:21 AM • 5473 views
Can civilians wear military uniform? - Explanation from the Ministry of DefensePhoto

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has clarified the ban on civilians wearing uniforms with insignia. Violations are subject to a fine of up to 6,800 hryvnias and confiscation.

Society • April 18, 10:47 AM • 4614 views
Drone Systems Forces destroyed over 1400 enemy targets in a dayPhoto

Ukrainian drones hit 1483 targets, including 356 occupiers and 362 drones. Since the beginning of April, the total number of hit targets has reached 23340.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 06:41 AM • 4632 views
Man killed by explosion of unknown object in Kozacha Lopan, Kharkiv region

In the border village of Kozacha Lopan, a 50-year-old man was blown up by an unknown device. Law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy in the Kharkiv district.

Society • April 18, 06:26 AM • 4896 views
Strengthening the Ukrainian combat aircraft fleet with Swedish "Gripens" - Zelenskyy met with the King of Sweden in Lviv

Sweden has allocated 4 billion to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and is discussing the transfer of Gripen aircraft. The parties also agreed on humanitarian aid and energy resilience.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 03:34 PM • 3919 views
Occupiers carried out 40 attacks, actively operating in the Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk directions - General Staff

The aggressor concentrated efforts on the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions. Failed assaults near the Antonivsky Bridge and shelling of Sumy region were recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 03:02 PM • 4269 views
SMS bombers, a large-scale bot farm, and the dissemination of humiliating content - the police revealed details of the crypto-loan schemePhoto

Police detained seven members of a group who blackmailed over 1,500 people through Bitcapital and Crypsee. The perpetrators used a bot farm with 6,000 numbers.

Crimes and emergencies • April 17, 12:19 PM • 2881 views
Occupiers in Henichesk force schoolchildren to collect aid for the Russian army – ATESH

The Russian "administration" uses children to pressure parents into collecting food. The ATESH movement reported similar cases in the Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 04:47 AM • 3357 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated another 1,000 occupiers and over 100 artillery systems in one day - General StaffPhoto

The General Staff reported the destruction of 1,000 Russian military personnel and 114 artillery systems. The enemy also lost 4 tanks, 9 armored vehicles, and 2,410 drones.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 04:33 AM • 3728 views
SBS confirmed the destruction of air defense systems, the Rubicon drone base, and occupiers' oil depots - "Madyar" showed videoVideo

Unmanned Systems Forces hit 16 enemy targets overnight. Among the occupiers' losses were three air defense systems, two oil depots, and UAV warehouses in the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 12:17 PM • 4347 views
In Odesa region, utility workers stole 15 million hryvnias through "dead souls" and reservationsPhotoVideo

Officials of the utility company fictitiously employed 90 people and illegally exempted 13 men from mobilization. The amount of damage to the budget amounted to 15 million hryvnias.

Society • April 16, 10:49 AM • 6282 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated another 1,100 occupiers during the day, total losses exceeded 1.31 millionPhoto

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the destruction of 1,100 invaders and 43 artillery systems per day. The total losses of the enemy since the beginning of the war reached 1,315,070 people.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 04:35 AM • 3450 views
Syrskyi participated in a meeting with the chiefs of staff of the Coalition of the Willing statesPhoto

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took part in a video conference with the chiefs of staff of partner states. The parties discussed the implementation of Ukraine's security strategy.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 03:00 PM • 7522 views
Petrochemical plant in Russia's Bashkortostan "slightly damaged" by SBS - "Madyar"Video

They targeted a plant in Sterlitamak, 1500 kilometers from the border. The plant produces aviation fuel and rubber for the needs of the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:40 PM • 4822 views
General Staff confirms damage to S-400 radar and occupiers' drone depot

Defense Forces hit radar stations in Crimea and Zaporizhzhia region. Ammunition depots, fuel, and equipment were destroyed in several regions.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:48 AM • 4381 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have recaptured 50 km² of territories, but Russia is advancing along a 1200 km front line - SyrskyiPhoto

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have regained control over 50 km² of territories and struck 76 strategic targets in Russia. The enemy has intensified its offensive along a 1200 km front line.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:01 AM • 3729 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated over 1,000 Russians and almost 1,400 drones in one day

The General Staff reported the elimination of 1,010 occupiers and the destruction of 1,388 UAVs in one day. The enemy also lost 50 artillery systems and hundreds of units of equipment.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 04:45 AM • 3975 views
Russia promotes disinformation about "civilian executions" by Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kursk region - Center for Countering Disinformation

Russian Ombudsman Moskalkova groundlessly accused the Ukrainian Armed Forces of killing civilians. The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted these statements as an attempt to discredit the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Society • April 15, 04:31 AM • 4341 views
Russian military in the Kupyansk direction conceal suicides and massively drink alcohol - "ATESH"

Soldiers of the 1st Tank Army of the Russian Federation are committing mass suicides, which commanders present as combat losses. Due to the lack of rotations, soldiers abuse alcohol.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 10:07 PM • 12202 views
Amateur club "Titan" announced the signing of mobilized Denys Harmash, but the post was later deleted: what is known

Amateur club Titan signed Denys Harmash, who was previously mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Despite the announcement being deleted, the player appeared in the official roster.

Sports • April 14, 02:07 PM • 3167 views
Russian attack on Pechenihy reservoir dam during flood - video of the strike emergesVideo

The occupiers struck the dam with six KABs to cause ecocide and flooding. The hydraulic structure is undamaged, and water discharge continues as planned.

Society • April 14, 01:24 PM • 6956 views
Ukrainian army has unique combat experience in Europe - Merz

The German Chancellor stated that the combat experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is invaluable for European states. Berlin plans to deepen cooperation with military structures.

Politics • April 14, 12:15 PM • 4687 views
Zelenskyy stated that men of mobilization age who left illegally should be in the focus of attention of other countries

The President stated the need to pay attention to men abroad for rotations in the Armed Forces. The return of citizens is important for the country's defense capabilities.

Society • April 14, 12:08 PM • 5187 views
Defense Forces struck enemy drone depot with SCALP missiles - General StaffVideo

The Air Force hit a UAV storage facility with SCALP missiles and GBU-39 bombs. Ammunition depots in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 11:36 AM • 3003 views
Paratroopers of the 81st brigade destroy the enemy in the Sloviansk direction, despite strikes on logisticsVideo

DSV soldiers eliminate enemy equipment and infantry despite complex logistics. Russians attack in small groups and use heavy hexacopters for mining.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 07:08 AM • 4057 views
Zelenskyy signed a law from the IMF package on military tax for three years after the war

The President approved the extension of military tax payments after the lifting of martial law. This will allow attracting 140 billion hryvnias to the state budget annually.

Economy • April 14, 06:59 AM • 32624 views
Defense Forces retreated in the area of Myropilske village in Sumy region

The Defense Forces moved to new lines due to the enemy's superiority in forces. Currently, the units are holding the defense and inflicting fire damage on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 04:41 PM • 3874 views