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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 frontline witnessed 164 combat engagements: the most intense in the Kurakhove sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 164 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most enemy attacks were registered in the Kurakhove sector - 40 attempts to break through Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 09:09 PM • 27235 views
Zelensky names two most difficult areas on the front

President Zelenskyy reported on the difficult situation in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske directions. According to the report of the Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi, the military command is working to strengthen its positions.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 07:45 PM • 40603 views
The reconstruction of the lyceum in Kyiv region will be checked by a specially created commission and law enforcement officers: Kravchenko explains why

A special commission is to be set up in Kyiv Oblast to inspect the reconstruction of the lyceum in Buzova and other facilities. The contractor Ukrnetworkbud LTD is not fulfilling its obligations and is delaying work at several sites.

Society • November 8, 07:20 PM • 18749 views
In Lubny, elevators stopped working because the only specialist in their maintenance was mobilized

In Lubny, elevators were temporarily suspended due to the mobilization of a maintenance specialist to the Armed Forces. The city authorities announced that the elevators had resumed operation, but the issue was only temporarily resolved.

Society • November 8, 06:45 PM • 20871 views
General Marchenko resigns from the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the reason is known

Major General Dmytro Marchenko resigned from the Armed Forces of Ukraine due to health problems. Known for the defense of Mykolaiv and participation in the battle for Donetsk airport, the military is currently undergoing treatment.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 04:12 PM • 24917 views
Head of Kirovohrad Oblast's District Medical Examiner's Office exposed for taking bribes

The suspect promised the former AFU serviceman, who was declared unfit for military service as a result of his injury, to assist in establishing a group II disability for an indefinite period of time. The monetary reward amounted to USD 2 thousand.

Crimes and emergencies • November 8, 03:36 PM • 16606 views
All-round radar discovered by ATES agents in a bay near occupied Sevastopol

A Russian all-round radar Podlet was discovered in the Streletskaya Bay of Sevastopol. The occupiers installed the station to detect air targets at low altitudes out of fear of new strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 02:25 PM • 18806 views
Ukraine returns bodies of 563 fallen defenders

The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported the repatriation of 563 bodies of fallen Ukrainian defenders. 320 bodies were returned from the Donetsk sector, 89 from the Bakhmut sector, and 154 from Russian morgues.

Society • November 8, 12:39 PM • 37934 views
EU extends the mandate of the training mission for the Ukrainian Armed Forces: another 409 million euros for two years

The EU Council has extended the mandate of EUMAM Ukraine for two years until November 2026. The mission has already trained 63,000 Ukrainian soldiers and plans to train another 15,000 by the end of winter 2024/2025.

Politics • November 8, 12:17 PM • 25498 views
The spokesperson for the Siversk unit answered whether Russia has launched a new wave of offensive in Kursk region

Russia does not stop its assault operations in the Kursk region, changing only their intensity. The enemy is amassing forces and using the tactics of “meat assaults” as in Donbas, but the defense forces are in control of the situation.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 10:37 AM • 18503 views
SBU detains Russian GRU "mole" in the ranks of the TCR in Volyn region

In Volyn region, a TCR serviceman who tried to pass information about the location of Ukrainian Armed Forces facilities to the enemy was exposed. According to the SBU, the agent was recruited by Russian intelligence and faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 08:29 AM • 19727 views
General Staff: Russian Federation continues attacks with chemical munitions against the Defense Forces, 323 more cases in a month

The General Staff reported 4,613 cases of the use of ammunition with hazardous chemicals by the Russian Federation. In October 2024, 323 such cases were recorded.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 08:16 AM • 22339 views
Horodenko's national team “Probiy” successfully debuted in professional football: results of the year

“Horodenko's Probiy leads the Ukrainian Second League and reached the 1/8 finals of the Ukrainian Cup in its debut professional season. The team won 8 league matches and won three cup games.

Sports • November 8, 07:01 AM • 18005 views
The aggressor lost more than 1500 troops and dozens of pieces of equipment over the day

Over the past day, the occupants lost 1580 troops, 9 tanks and 49 armored vehicles. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 705,880 personnel.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 05:42 AM • 31695 views
Air defense in Kyiv region: residents are asked to stay in shelters due to missile attack

A rocket attack was recorded in Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working. The population is urged to stay in shelters and not to record the work of the defense forces.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 03:29 AM • 25083 views
Occupants seize Novooleksiyivka and advance in several directions - DeepState

DeepState, enemy troops occupied Novooleksiyivka and advanced near Novodmytrivka, Novooleksandrivka and Maksymivka.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 12:17 AM • 101401 views
140 combat engagements in the frontline: the hottest spot was in the Kurakhove sector today - General Staff

There were 140 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks recorded in the Kurakhove sector - 50 breakthrough attempts. The enemy is also actively attacking in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 09:29 PM • 54106 views
Our mission is to improve people's health: winners of the “Do Your Part” contest scale up support for the military

The owners of Fitness by Grek have expanded their rehabilitation program for the military thanks to a grant from MHP Community. The club has increased the number of physical rehabilitation groups by 300% and provides free memberships for the military.

Society • November 7, 05:00 PM • 17551 views
In the frontline 148 combat engagements took place in 24 hours: the hottest spot is in Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors

Over the past day, 148 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched 3 missile and 64 air strikes, firing over 4000 times.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 06:31 AM • 20356 views
russian losses per day: how many occupants were destroyed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Over the past day, the occupiers lost 1,400 servicemen. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war have reached 704,300 people, and a significant amount of military equipment has been destroyed.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 05:32 AM • 29971 views
Air defense is working in Kyiv region: residents are urged to stay in shelters

Air defense is actively working in Kyiv region due to the air raid alert. The population is advised to stay in shelters and is prohibited from recording the work of the defense forces.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 03:05 AM • 105166 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of enemy aviation activity in the southeast

In the south-eastern direction, an increase in the activity of enemy tactical aviation was recorded. The enemy can conduct air strikes on the positions of Ukrainian troops using bombs and guided missiles.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 02:15 AM • 22462 views
Air defense in Kyiv region is in place due to UAV threat

Air defense forces have been activated in the Kyiv region. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force reported the threat of enemy drones in the region.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 10:23 PM • 57583 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces: 145 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector

Since the beginning of the day, 145 combat engagements took place in the frontline in various sectors. The most intense attacks were registered in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy made 52 attempts to break through.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 09:14 PM • 32967 views
The front and work in the defense industry: Zelensky held a meeting with Syrsky and Kamyshin

The President held a series of meetings with the leadership on the frontline, the defense industry, and legislative work. Tomorrow, Zelenskyy will attend the summit of the European Political Community in Budapest.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 07:30 PM • 46611 views
Resident of Kharkiv region who passed information about the Armed Forces of Ukraine to a “romantic acquaintance” was sentenced to 5 years in prison

A resident of Dergachi was passing data on the location of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to the enemy through a “friend” from a dating site. The man was exposed by law enforcement and sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • November 6, 06:46 PM • 17826 views
The Ministry of Defense is testing new military uniforms for women and introducing inclusiveness: what is known

The Ministry of Defense is testing demi-season and winter uniforms for servicewomen. By the end of 2024, it is also planning to reconstruct buildings to ensure accessibility for people with limited mobility.

Society • November 6, 03:26 PM • 22696 views
“We will keep you warm wherever our people are” - WOG project for the military forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

More than 500,000 chemical hot water bottles were donated to the military by the WOG filling stations in cooperation with the +380 Charitable Foundation.

Business News • November 6, 01:15 PM • 18553 views
Intensity of combat actions on the defense line in Kursk region is consistently high - platoon commander of the 95th Brigade

On the defense line in the Kursk region, the intensity of hostilities remains consistently high and is increasing. Russian troops are suffering significant losses in manpower and equipment as they attempt to break through the Ukrainian defense.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 12:21 PM • 37183 views
Syrsky on Kursk region: Russia seeks to push Ukrainian troops out of the region, has deployed about 45,000 troops there

The Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine revealed the details of the operation in Kursk region, where the enemy has concentrated significant forces. Over 7900 occupants and 1101 pieces of equipment were destroyed in the three months of the operation.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 09:36 AM • 22901 views