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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 Armed Forces hold 131 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovske and Kursk sectors - General Staff

There were 131 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out 30 air strikes and fired over 4,300 times, losing 300 troops in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 09:56 PM • 32644 views
A commission has been established to study the circumstances of the transfer of the Air Force to other branches of the armed forces

A special commission has been set up in the Armed Forces of Ukraine to examine the circumstances of the transfer of servicemen to other branches of the armed forces. The commission will review the transfer of specialists in short supply, including aviation and electronic warfare specialists.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 02:02 PM • 27090 views
Procurement of low-quality clothing for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for more than UAH 1 billion: Hrynkevychs' case sent to court

The State Bureau of Investigation has completed an investigation against Ihor and Roman Hrynkevych for supplying low-quality military clothing to the Armed Forces. The state's losses amounted to over UAH 1.1 billion, and the defendants face up to 15 years in prison.

Economy • January 16, 01:07 PM • 27533 views
Even completely exclusive drones are shot down: Ukrainian defence significantly improved the effectiveness of fighting the enemy

The Ukrainian military successfully resists the massive use of Russian drones and shoots down their unique models. New Ukrainian unmanned developments, including fiber optic drones, are appearing at the front.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 12:44 PM • 32388 views
A sabotage group of Russian special services was neutralized: they are suspected of attempting to blow up a train of the Defense Forces

The SBU neutralized a sabotage group that tried to blow up a railroad track while a military train was moving. Two local residents, recruited via Telegram, were detained at the crime scene.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 12:26 PM • 33325 views
Rosneft oil depot near Voronezh continues to burn after being hit - CCO

The Ukrainian Armed Forces strike at a Rosneft oil depot in the village of Liski, Voronezh region of Russia. Tanks are still burning at the facility, which supplies fuel to Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 12:24 PM • 23371 views
Russia triples the number of military exercises in occupied Crimea

In 2024, Russia conducted 124 military exercises in Crimea, three times more than in 2023. The exercises are conducted in the Black and Azov Seas, including air defense training.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 12:10 PM • 23854 views
General Staff confirms damage to the Liskinskaya oil depot in the Voronezh region of Russia

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has confirmed a successful attack on the Liskinskaya oil depot in the Voronezh region of Russia. A large-scale fire broke out at the facility, which stored fuel for the Russian army, as a result of a strike by three UAVs.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 12:09 PM • 22446 views
Syrskyi: enemy failed to achieve strategic objective in any of the frontline areas

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi discussed the situation at the front with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Despite heavy fighting, the enemy did not achieve its strategic goals, and the United States confirmed its continued support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 11:24 AM • 29196 views
SBI: No criminal proceedings will be initiated against servicemen who are in the JFO for up to three days

Servicemen who stay in the ELF for up to three days will avoid criminal proceedings. Upon returning to service, they will be reinstated with all payments and benefits, and will be given the opportunity to choose a new unit.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 11:16 AM • 28770 views
27 enemy fighters captured in Kursk region - Air Assault Forces of Ukraine

Ukrainian paratroopers and other units of the Defense Forces captured 27 enemy soldiers during an operation in the Kursk region. Among the prisoners are officers and soldiers from various units, including marines and airborne troops.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 09:48 AM • 22013 views
34 drones out of 55 launched by Russia were shot down over 11 regions of Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 55 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 34 attack UAVs, but there were hits to a farm and damage to private homes.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 07:25 AM • 24679 views
124 combat engagements in the frontline: almost half of them in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 124 combat engagements took place, 56 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 50 air strikes and 1 missile attack, making over 5,000 attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 06:25 AM • 25500 views
Traitor, who was a member of the Russian General Staff's agent network in Mykolaiv, was sentenced to 15 years in prison

The SBU exposed a member of the Russian military intelligence network in Mykolaiv. The former servicewoman, who worked at a donation center, tried to pass information about the deployment of the Armed Forces to the enemy and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 09:18 PM • 58672 views
The future US Secretary of State: Ukraine and Russia will have to make concessions

Marco Rubio, Trump's candidate for US Secretary of State, said that it is impossible to return the Armed Forces to pre-war positions. According to him, both sides must compromise to end the war.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 07:07 PM • 44810 views
The case of low-quality machine guns for the Armed Forces: the SBI provided new details

The State Bureau of Investigation has served a notice of suspicion to the former head of the Defense Ministry and two officials of a state-owned enterprise for supplying low-quality machine guns. Due to the fraud, the state budget lost UAH 193 million, and the weapons turned out to be dangerous for the military.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 02:56 PM • 31991 views
Russian Federation spreads fake about sending Ukrainian UAV operators to Sudan - CPJ

The Center for Countering Disinformation denied fake information about sending 30 Ukrainian UAV operators to Sudan. Russia is spreading disinformation through a fake Facebook post to discredit Ukraine in Africa.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 02:50 PM • 27225 views
“The longer the war lasts, the more outrageous Poroshenko's clothes are” - expert shows MP's jacket for 18400 euros

“The longer the war lasts, the more outrageous Poroshenko's clothes are” - expert shows MP's jacket for 18400 euros.

Politics • January 15, 01:53 PM • 93343 views
A morgue worker stole a wedding ring from the body of a fallen soldier and sold it to a pawnshop: what punishment awaits him

In the Zhytomyr region, a forensic officer cut a gold wedding ring off the hand of a fallen defender of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and handed it over to a pawnshop for 3,900 UAH. The widow noticed the jewelry was missing after her husband's burial.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 01:49 PM • 33455 views
Russian Federation announces exchange of prisoners with Ukraine in the format of 25 for 25

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the exchange of 25 for 25 prisoners of war with the mediation of the UAE. The Ukrainian side has not yet confirmed this information.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 12:45 PM • 33237 views
The Rada authorizes the activities of the Armed Forces units abroad

The Verkhovna Rada has supported a draft law on sending units of the Armed Forces abroad during martial law. The document allows the military to be sent for training, obtaining equipment and deterring aggression.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 09:53 AM • 35261 views
Ukraine is conducting an information campaign against the recruitment of youth by the enemy: "Burn down" an FSB agent

The SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) and the National Police are conducting a campaign called "Burn the FSB agent" to counter the recruitment of youth by Russian special services. In 2024, over 450 people were detained for arson, and the chatbot received more than 1,300 messages.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 09:20 AM • 37770 views
Russian tactics on the Liman direction are outdated: what is the advantage of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Russians continue to use outdated tactics of mechanized assaults in the Liman sector. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are effectively countering the attacks and have an advantage in drones, but lack personnel.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 09:11 AM • 24581 views
Supported the activities of an online casino owned by Russian citizens in Ukraine: a member of the KRAIL was detained

Law enforcers detained a member of the KRAIL on suspicion of facilitating the activities of a Russian online casino. Due to his inactivity, the casino collected data on Ukrainian military personnel who were sent to Russia.

Crimes and emergencies • January 15, 08:33 AM • 24434 views
Australia does not rule out the possibility that it may expel the Russian ambassador due to the possible execution of a captured Australian

Australia summons the Russian ambassador over the possible execution of captured Australian Oscar Jenkins, who fought for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Prime Minister Albanese declared his readiness to take the most decisive measures if the information is confirmed.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 08:17 AM • 66570 views
170 combat engagements in the frontline: where the occupants attacked the most in 24 hours

Over the last day, 170 combat engagements took place, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk sector, where 70 attacks took place. The enemy launched 50 air strikes and made 5441 attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 06:30 AM • 26696 views
Russia massively shells Ukraine with missiles: where explosions are heard

Russia launches a massive missile attack on the territory of Ukraine. The first explosions were recorded in Kharkiv at 06:08, the alert was announced throughout the country, the enemy is using cruise and ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 04:37 AM • 129130 views
In Sumy region, explosive experts destroyed the warhead of a downed enemy drone

In Sumy region, police explosives experts neutralized the warhead of a downed Russian drone. They also found the remains of a downed enemy aircraft missile that did not pose a threat.

Society • January 15, 03:06 AM • 113828 views
Occupants began to further strengthen air defense in the occupied Crimea - “ATESH”

New Russian defensive positions with electronic warfare equipment were discovered near Fedorivka in the occupied Crimea. The ATES guerrilla movement passed coordinates and information about military facilities to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Society • January 14, 10:46 PM • 30300 views
They started shelling and did not allow to withdraw a captured DPRK soldier from the positions: military man about special operation in Kursk region

Ukraine's special operations forces have captured a DPRK serviceman despite massive Russian shelling. This is the third attempt to capture North Korean soldiers, the previous two ended in the deaths of the prisoners.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 05:47 PM • 25623 views