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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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Rapists of a 14-year-old girl from Zakarpattia will be imprisoned for 6 years

A Volovets court sentenced three defendants accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl to 6 years in prison. The court also ordered the victim to pay UAH 300,000 in non-pecuniary damage.

Society • February 7, 12:29 PM • 27897 views
Security measures in military units and TCCs have been strengthened amid explosions - Land Forces Command

Security measures have been strengthened in military units and shopping centers following a series of bombings. Increased patrols, access control and video surveillance were introduced, and additional staff briefings were held.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:28 PM • 27708 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces need 10 times more troops to deter Russians near Pokrovsk - Wall Street Journal

The commander of an infantry platoon of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports a critical shortage of troops in the Pokrovsk sector. Despite significant Russian losses, Ukrainian forces do not have enough personnel to effectively defend themselves.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 09:06 AM • 26080 views
Khmelnytskyi: SBU detains Russian agent preparing terrorist attack near units of the Defense Forces

In Khmelnytsky, the SBU detained a 32-year-old drug addicted Russian agent who was collecting data on military facilities for a terrorist attack. The detainee faces life imprisonment for high treason under martial law.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:36 AM • 33387 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminate 1340 militants over a day - General Staff

Over the past day, the occupiers lost 1340 troops. They also destroyed 10 tanks, 18 armored vehicles, 32 artillery systems and 116 UAVs.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:33 AM • 104049 views
The Ministry of Health explained: some medical workers may be exempt from mobilization

The Ministry of Health is implementing a procedure for selective disarmament of medical workers for military needs through the Diia portal. The decision is intended to maintain a balance between civilian and military medicine.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:24 AM • 32711 views
Air Force warns of missile threat from southeast

The Ukrainian military has detected a possible threat of ballistic missile attack from the southeast. The population is advised to immediately go to the shelter when the alarm is sounded.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 04:14 AM • 114463 views
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash resigns from his post

Ilya Yevlash announced his decision to resign from the position of spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, which he had held since March 2024. In his farewell address, he thanked his colleagues and noted that this period of his life was unforgettable.

Society • February 6, 08:52 PM • 68717 views
Torture, abduction and destruction: how the occupiers destroy religious communities

Russia is systematically suppressing religious communities in the occupied territories of Ukraine, turning churches into weapons depots. Over the past three years, the occupiers have destroyed 630 churches and killed about 50 clergy.

Society • February 6, 02:03 PM • 48922 views
Court leaves former 155th Brigade commander Ryumshyn in custody, but reduces bail

The Kyiv Court of Appeal has left former 155th Brigade commander Dmytro Ryumshyn in custody. The court reduced his bail from UAH 90 million to UAH 50 million in the case of desertion by his subordinates.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 01:22 PM • 27046 views
Is there a question of forced mobilization of women - a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security answered

Venislavsky said that the issue of forced mobilization of women is not being considered in Ukraine. Currently, 68,000 women serve in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including 5,000 in the combat zone.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 12:11 PM • 37053 views
“Motivational packages": MP on how they plan to encourage people to join the army

The Verkhovna Rada is developing a system of one-time cash payments to encourage voluntary enlistment in the Armed Forces. Fedir Venislavskyi explained that such payments will be provided upon signing a contract.

Politics • February 6, 11:40 AM • 38256 views
Brovary continues to support Ukrainian defenders: a four-wheel drive truck and starliners went to the front

Brovary continues to support Ukrainian defenders: a four-wheel drive truck and starliners went to the front.

Society • February 6, 11:35 AM • 24848 views
MP: No legislative initiatives to reduce the mobilisation age have been registered in the Verkhovna Rada

There are no draft laws in the Verkhovna Rada to lower the mobilization age below 25. MP Venislavsky said that such initiatives are only political discussions and are unlikely to find support in parliament.

Politics • February 6, 11:01 AM • 21877 views
Officials of Luhansk Municipal Economic Development Department served suspicion of embezzlement of UAH 101 million during procurement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The SBI exposed an organized group of 5 people who embezzled over UAH 101 million during the procurement of fuel wood for the Armed Forces. The suspects face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 10:14 AM • 27259 views
Russia has created troops of unmanned systems and wants to involve 210 thousand soldiers - Syrsky

Russia is forming a new kind of troops - unmanned systems troops, which by 2030 should number 210,000 soldiers in 277 units.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 09:42 AM • 26175 views
Syrsky: Almost 70% of Russian equipment was disabled in January due to UAVs

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a 7% increase in the effectiveness of drones compared to December. FPV drones accounted for the largest share of defeats (49%), with units of the 46th, 3rd and 80th brigades leading the way.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 09:33 AM • 21826 views
The Liiev case and machine guns: what is the suspicion?

The Liiev case and machine guns: what is the suspicion?.

Politics • February 6, 09:32 AM • 245665 views
HeroCar and EVA raise funds for motorcycles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The charity project HeroCar, together with the EVA network, is launching a fundraiser for 50 off-road motorcycles Sihao for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The military needs the equipment for combat and reconnaissance missions due to its maneuverability and efficiency.

Business News • February 6, 08:15 AM • 72972 views
Half a year of the Kursk operation: having lost almost 40 thousand men, Russia is forced to ask for help from the DPRK

During the 6 months of the Kursk operation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine created a “buffer zone” on the territory of the Russian Federation. Russia lost about 40,000 troops and a significant amount of equipment, forcing it to bring in 12,000 troops from the DPRK.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 07:36 AM • 108500 views
Russia fired two Iskanders and 77 drones at Ukraine: 56 drones were shot down

Russia attacked Ukraine with 77 Shahed drones and two Iskander-M missiles. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 56 attack UAVs over 11 regions, with Kharkiv, Cherkasy, and Dnipro regions suffering.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 07:14 AM • 24190 views
Over a third of the fighting is in two sectors: General Staff updates combat map

Over the last day, 90 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors. The enemy launched 85 air strikes and fired over 5,800 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:29 AM • 28071 views
General Staff confirms hit of Primorsko-Akhtarsky airfield in Krasnodar region of Russia

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the successful destruction of the Primorsko-Akhtarsky airfield in the Krasnodar region of Russia on the night of February 6. Explosions and a fire were reported at the facility, which was used to store and launch Shahed UAVs.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:04 AM • 26828 views
Russian Federation lost 1240 servicemen, 46 artillery systems and 16 armored vehicles during the war in Ukraine - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of the Russian army over the past day. The enemy lost 1,240 soldiers, 46 artillery systems and 16 armored combat vehicles.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 05:31 AM • 72514 views
New successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Pokrovsk and Russian advance in several directions: ISW maps

Ukrainian defense forces advanced east of Nadiivka near Pokrovsk. At the same time, Russian troops made progress near Kupyansk, Toretsk and Kurakhove, capturing several settlements.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 03:33 AM • 116294 views
Almost half of the total number: Defense forces destroyed 13 thousand occupants' artillery systems in 2024 - Syryskyi

In the first months of 2024, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 13,000 artillery systems of the occupiers. This makes up almost half of the total number of Russian systems lost during the entire war.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:12 PM • 68800 views
Putin does not want to negotiate, we must help Ukraine as much as possible - British Foreign Secretary

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that Putin does not want to negotiate. Britain will continue to help Ukraine as much as possible and will call on other partners to do so.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 05:32 PM • 32197 views
Company, land plots, apartments, money: assets of Yanukovych's ex-bodyguard seized for state revenue

The HACC upheld the claim of the Ministry of Justice and seized Vyacheslav Zanevsky's assets for the benefit of the state. The confiscated property includes a company, 12 land plots, apartments and cash.

Economy • February 5, 05:16 PM • 41539 views
Zelenskyy: Kursk operation can become an important part of the negotiation process

The President spoke about the successes of the Ukrainian army in the Kursk sector, where 60,000 Russian troops are held. The operation may become an important part of future peace talks.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 04:59 PM • 25615 views
More than 4 thousand Ukrainian citizens have already been returned from captivity

As a result of the 61st exchange of prisoners, 150 servicemen returned to Ukraine, including the defenders of Mariupol and the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The total number of people released since the beginning of the invasion has reached 4131.

Society • February 5, 03:32 PM • 34540 views