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Armed Forces of Ukraine

Military formation
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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Ukrainian drones attacked an oil depot in the Tver region of Russia

Russian sources report an attempted attack by a Lyuty UAV on an oil depot in the Tver region. According to local authorities, the drone was shot down by an air defense system, with no casualties or damage.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 11:41 PM • 111103 views
Almost half of Russian attacks took place in Pokrovsk sector - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff

There were 153 combat engagements on the frontline, 70 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Russians conducted 31 air strikes and shelled Ukrainian positions and localities almost 4,000 times.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 09:13 PM • 104213 views
Zelensky: Keeping the buffer zone in Kursk region to protect Sumy and Kharkiv

Ukraine maintains a buffer zone in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation to protect Sumy and Kharkiv from Russian offensives. The President noted the successes of the 95th, 25th, 68th, 24th and 100th brigades in various frontline areas.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 08:24 PM • 92986 views
Zelensky appoints Land Forces Commander as head of Khortytsia Joint Forces Operation

Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi became the head of the Khortytsia operational and strategic grouping of troops, retaining his position as commander of the Land Forces. Major General Andriy Hnatov was also appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 07:46 PM • 128906 views
Over 200 attack UAVs destroyed in Oryol region of Russia - General Staff

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck at the storage facilities for attack drones in the Oryol region of Russia. More than 200 “shaheds” were destroyed and concrete buildings with thermobaric munitions were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 06:39 PM • 51446 views
Ukrainian air defense system shoots down over 500 Russian air targets during the week

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 375 Shaheds, 71 reconnaissance UAVs and other air targets over the week. Ukrainian aviation conducted over 30 sorties and struck dozens of enemy positions.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 04:31 PM • 44052 views
99 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the past day, 99 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 30 enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 02:47 PM • 38083 views
No “peace plans for 100 days” exist in reality - Yermak

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, said that the “peace plans” for 100 days are Russian information injections. The media had previously reported on Trump's plan to end the war, which included Ukraine's withdrawal from NATO.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 01:17 PM • 101142 views
Occupants planted their flag on the boiler house in Velyka Novosilka, not in the center of the village - JFO “Khortytsia”

Russian troops were spotted in Velyka Novosilka, where they planted a flag on the boiler house behind the Kolos stadium. The enemy is successful on the eastern outskirts and part of the central streets of the settlement.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 11:48 AM • 35047 views
The General Staff confirms the damage to military facilities in the Ryazan and Kursk regions of Russia: what is known

Ukrainian drones hit the facilities of the Ryazan Oil Refining Company, which supplies fuel to the Russian army. The control center of the Russian Pacific Fleet in the Kursk region was also hit.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 09:48 AM • 33223 views
Aggressor's losses per day: how many occupants and equipment destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on January 26 - General Staff

Ukrainian troops eliminated 1720 terrorists over the last day. Also, 9 tanks, 4 infantry fighting vehicles, 14 artillery systems and 40 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 05:21 AM • 34320 views
159 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants attack the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces the most - General Staff

Enemy troops carried out 159 attacks in different directions, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovske sector - 48 attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 08:34 PM • 34854 views
Chief Psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Druz planned to purchase a villa in Turkey for €650,000: a source provided new details of the case

New details have emerged in the case of Oleg Druz - he planned to buy a luxury villa in Turkey.

Crimes and emergencies • January 25, 11:29 AM • 32868 views
General Staff: situation in frontline is the hottest in Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk sectors

Over the last day, 211 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk sectors. The enemy carried out 40 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times, using 1,410 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 07:12 AM • 32036 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 1650 occupants within a day - General Staff

Over the past day, the invaders lost 1650 soldiers, 7 tanks and 37 armored vehicles. Total enemy losses in manpower since the beginning of the war have reached 828,470.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 05:22 AM • 32658 views
Enemy drones maneuver in seven regions of Ukraine at once: where they are headed

The Ukrainian Air Force reports active maneuvering of enemy drones in several regions of Ukraine. The UAVs are changing directions and courses, which may indicate that they are preparing for attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 11:03 PM • 43675 views
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Former MoD official Liev could not refuse to accept machine guns: lawyer explains why

The lawyer explained that Liev, as the head of the Defense Ministry's department, was obliged to accept the machine guns after the military signed Form 22. The military is responsible for the quality of the weapons, as they check and sign the documents.

Politics • January 24, 05:43 PM • 203705 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hold 117 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 117 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the occupants made 46 attempts to attack.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 04:19 PM • 28091 views
Unauthorized military transfers: The Air Force has been reminded where to turn in case of violations

The Air Force Command has reminded hotlines to report unauthorized transfers of servicemen to other branches of the military. The specialties from which transfers are prohibited have been defined.

Society • January 24, 03:29 PM • 32806 views
The case of the defense of Kharkiv region: General Galushkin proposes to send him to the front

Brigadier General Yuriy Halushkin, the Kharkiv Brigade, appealed to the President to send him to the front. Today, the Pechersk court is choosing a preventive measure for him for the second time.

Crimes and emergencies • January 24, 03:18 PM • 28721 views
Military personnel will have access to free storage of reproductive cells: how it will work

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for free storage of military personnel's reproductive cells in medical institutions. The state budget for 2025 provides UAH 190 million for the project.

Politics • January 24, 03:00 PM • 30455 views
Ukraine returns bodies of 757 fallen defenders

The bodies of 757 fallen soldiers were returned to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 11:59 AM • 32886 views
Head of the NACP comments on the situation with declarations of the Chief Psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The NACP chairman explained the lack of a full verification of the declarations of Oleh Druz, who was detained for illegal enrichment. The Armed Forces psychiatrist purchased real estate and cars worth more than $1 million during the war.

Society • January 24, 11:52 AM • 27031 views
Famous Kharkiv blogger Annette probably died in an accident: what is known

An accident occurred on the Kyiv-Kharkiv-Dovzhansky highway, killing Kharkiv blogger Anna Zhuk (Annette). Her husband and young child were also injured in the accident and hospitalized.

Society • January 24, 11:13 AM • 41845 views
Situation in Velyka Novosilka escalates: Russians try to surround the settlement

Russian troops are trying to encircle Velyka Novosilka, the situation is complicated. The Commander-in-Chief visited the area of responsibility to monitor the situation and consider options for resolving it.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 10:11 AM • 35459 views
General Staff confirms damage to oil refineries in the Ryazan region and a plant in Bryansk

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed successful strikes on oil refineries in Ryazan and a microelectronics plant in Bryansk. The Kremniy El plant produced components for Russian missile and air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 10:00 AM • 32642 views
Russia deployed two ships with Kalibr missiles to the Black Sea: what is known about the threat

There are 2 Russian Kalibr cruise missile carriers in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 4 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 6 Russian ships, 2 of which have up to 22 Kalibr missiles on board.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 06:34 AM • 32086 views
125 combat engagements in 24 рщгкы: half of the clashes in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 125 combat engagements took place, 63 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 58 air strikes, making over 5,000 attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 06:24 AM • 31897 views
Plus 1500 more occupants and more than 150 pieces of equipment: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces released data on Russian troop losses as of January 24. Over the past day, 1500 occupants, 2 tanks, 11 armored personnel carriers and other military equipment were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 06:16 AM • 35088 views
A year after the crash of the IL-76 in the Belgorod region: what is known about the tragedy

A year ago, a Russian Il-76 allegedly carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war crashed in the Belgorod region. Russia blames Ukraine, but refuses to open an international investigation and does not provide evidence.

News of the World • January 24, 05:15 AM • 36619 views