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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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Detention for violation of mobilization rules can last up to three hours, - Deputy Head of RTCK

The deputy head of the RTCC explained the rules of detention for violation of military registration. For disobedience, detention can last up to 3 hours, and in case of physical resistance - up to 3 days.

Society • January 14, 10:00 AM • 30449 views
Engels-2 military airfield under attack again: what happened at the Tu-95MS base

Ukrainian Armed Forces unmanned aerial vehicles attacked Engels-2 military airfield, where Russian bombers are based. Tanks with jet fuel for Tu-160s caught fire on the territory of the Kristall oil depot.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 09:57 AM • 26116 views
Accurate strike: the Defense Forces confirmed the attack on a chemical plant in the Bryansk region

The Ukrainian Armed Forces' unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) conducted a precision strike on the Bryansk chemical plant in the town of Seltsovo. The plant produced gunpowder, explosives and rocket fuel components for the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 09:47 AM • 27601 views
Kurakhove sector: Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed over 130 occupants since the beginning of the month

Since the beginning of January 2024, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated more than 130 Russian servicemen in the Kurakhove direction. The occupiers continue their offensive, moving mostly on foot and avoiding the use of armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 08:43 AM • 25507 views
166 combat engagements in 24 hours: where the occupiers attacked most actively

Over the last day, 166 combat engagements were registered, the enemy carried out 62 air strikes and fired 4,500 times. Most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector - 77 offensives.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 06:28 AM • 25931 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces: 1330 invaders eliminated over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, terrorists lost 1,330 servicemen and a significant amount of equipment. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 811,090 personnel.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 05:23 AM • 25556 views
Russia has deployed 15 ships in the Black and Mediterranean Seas: 6 with “Kalibr”

There are 15 Russian ships in the Black and Mediterranean Seas, 6 of which are equipped with Kalibr missiles. The total missile potential is 50 missiles.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 04:53 AM • 25726 views
Occupants seize Zelenne and advance in other settlements - DeepState

Enemy troops have entrenched themselves in the area of Zelene and are expanding their presence in this sector. The Ukrainian Armed Forces regained control of positions near Shevchenko, but the enemy continues to advance in several directions.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 12:27 AM • 31918 views
155 combat engagements in the frontline: where the enemy attacked the most over the last day - General Staff

There were 155 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 74 times. The enemy also actively attacked in the Toretsk, Lyman and Novopavlivka sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 11:20 PM • 29946 views
Khortytsia military unit spokesman on situation in Pokrovsk: no encirclement is in question

The occupants are conducting systematic attacks south of Pokrovsk to encircle the city. According to the spokesperson for the Khortytsia unit, the situation is dynamic, the front lines are constantly changing.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 05:31 PM • 26516 views
Governor of occupied Kherson region declares readiness to accept refugees from California

The occupiers of Kherson region have offered asylum to victims of the California fires. The condition is the absence of support for the Armed Forces and the “Kyiv regime.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 03:43 PM • 31934 views
94 occupants' attacks since the beginning of the day: the hottest spot in the Pokrovsk sector

Russian troops launched 94 attacks on Ukrainian positions, 40 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian defenders repelled most of the attacks, but 14 firefights in the Pokrovsk sector are still ongoing.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 02:36 PM • 26942 views
Foreign companies will be able to join the modernization of military equipment for the Ukrainian Defense Forces

The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized foreign companies to modernize military equipment for the Armed Forces. The new rules establish clear terms of cooperation and apply to defense procurement contracts.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 01:34 PM • 27302 views
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There are 270 checkpoints: National Police on counteracting the leakage of weapons from the territories where hostilities are taking place

Law enforcement officials have stepped up measures to prevent the leakage of weapons and ammunition from the combat zone. The National Guard, the Armed Forces and the National Police are manning the checkpoints.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 01:33 PM • 161930 views
More than 1,300 Ukrainians applied to Armed Forces recruitment centers in a week

1,319 Ukrainians applied to the Armed Forces recruitment centers last week, which is twice as many as in the previous period. Since the start of the centers' work, 34,055 people have received counseling, of whom 7,550 have become candidates for the Defense Forces.

Society • January 13, 01:00 PM • 26796 views
Caused damage to Russians in logistics and management: the Defense Forces told about the importance of the strike on the occupiers in Novohrodivka

Ukrainian troops attacked the command post of the 2nd Guards Combined Arms Army in Novohrodivka. The attack disrupted the logistics and command of Russian troops in the region.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 12:16 PM • 23091 views
Russians will continue attempts to capture Kurakhove: what is happening on the front line

Russian troops are storming Kurakhove in small groups using UAVs, artillery and MLRS. Ukrainian troops are controlling the situation and successfully repelling the enemy's attempts to advance.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 11:52 AM • 22979 views
Farion's murder: court adjourns until February 13

Shevchenkivskyi Court of Lviv has adjourned the case of the murder of Iryna Farion until February 13. The daughter of the deceased filed a petition for compensation of 15 million UAH, which she plans to transfer to support the Armed Forces.

Crimes and emergencies • January 13, 11:46 AM • 22483 views
SDF repel North Korean troops' assault in Kursk region: details of the operation

Soldiers of the 6th Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled an assault by DPRK troops in Kursk region, killing 18 enemy soldiers. One of the North Korean soldiers tried to set a trap and blew himself up with a grenade.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 09:48 AM • 29452 views
78 out of 110 drones were shot down over Ukraine during a night attack by Russia

Russia attacked Ukraine with 110 drones from different directions. Defense forces destroyed 78 attack drones and recorded damage to infrastructure in several regions.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 07:07 AM • 26631 views
140 combat engagements in 24 hours: where the frontline is the hottest

There were 140 combat engagements registered in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 58 attacks. The enemy launched 42 air strikes and fired over 6,000 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 06:22 AM • 26523 views
The aggressor lost more than 1500 troops and hundreds of pieces of equipment over the day

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1510 enemy troops. Also, 8 tanks, 26 armored personnel carriers, 37 artillery systems and 183 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 05:25 AM • 88704 views
Voronezh attacked by drones, powerful explosions occurred

On the night of January 13, explosions and drone activity were reported near Voronezh. Air defense and electronic warfare forces destroyed several UAVs, with no casualties or damage.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 05:18 AM • 27391 views
Air Force warns of enemy aircraft activity over Ukraine

Increased activity of enemy tactical aircraft was recorded in the airspace of Ukraine. In the north of the country, there is a threat of air strikes, in particular, launches of anti-aircraft missiles were detected in Chernihiv region.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 03:14 AM • 46304 views
There were 124 combat engagements at the frontline: where the situation is the hottest - General Staff

Over the last day, 124 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 50 times.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 12:42 AM • 94156 views
Nighttime activity of enemy drones: what is happening in the skies over Ukraine

The Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy drone activity in several regions of Ukraine. Drone activity was reported in Kharkiv, Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, and Poltava regions.

Society • January 13, 12:31 AM • 33975 views
Occupants strike at Kupyansk: one person killed

Enemy forces shelled Kupyansk, Kharkiv region, killing a civilian. The prosecutor's office launched a war crime investigation, and law enforcement officers are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 07:18 PM • 29581 views
Ukraine's air defense destroyed 400 air targets in a week: how many “shaheds” were shot down

Over January 6-12, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 400 enemy targets, including 299 Shahed drones. Ukrainian aviation conducted 40 sorties and destroyed 43 enemy air targets.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 05:57 PM • 27487 views
Occupants in Toretsk disguise themselves as civilians: how they are exposed

Russian soldiers in Toretsk are disguised in civilian clothes for reconnaissance and sabotage activities. They are given away by the same clothes, behavior and weapons, the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 01:27 PM • 34991 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces defeat command post of the 2nd Guards Combined Arms Army in Donetsk region - General Staff

Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out a precision strike on the command post of the 2nd Guards Army of the Russian Federation in Novohrodivka. The operation is part of a series of attacks on occupants' command posts in the Donetsk sector.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 12:12 PM • 47857 views