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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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UAVs attacked several businesses in the Voronezh region of Russia

In the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation, UAVs attacked several businesses. As a result of the attack, a fire broke out at one of the facilities, and one person received a shrapnel wound to his arm.

News of the World • October 5, 02:52 AM • 31231 views
Marines' disaster: media announced rf losses in Ugledar

According to the air force, the 155th and 40th brigades of the rf marines may have lost up to 40% of their personnel in the assault on Ugledar. Total losses are estimated at 2,100, including dead, wounded and missing.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 05:27 PM • 19479 views
Ill-treatment of prisoners of war: nine employees of the “DPR colony” were served with a notice of suspicion

Nine citizens of Ukraine were served a notice of suspicion of ill-treatment of prisoners of war in the “Kalinin colony of the Donetsk People's Republic”. The suspects used physical and psychological violence against the captured Ukrainian military.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 04:59 PM • 18719 views
It adds motivation for partners to be more decisive and put pressure on Russia: Zelensky on the Kursk operation

The President of Ukraine said that the Kursk operation adds motivation for partners to support Ukraine and put pressure on Russia. Zelensky met with the military in Sumy region who are fighting in Kursk.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 03:59 PM • 19117 views
Expert: Poroshenko and his team promised to be at the front, but in the midst of the war his deputy buys luxury housing on the islands

Artur Gerasymov bought an estate in Pluty near Kyiv in July 2022. Experts estimate the real value of the property at $2-2.5 million, but the declaration shows less than UAH 3 million.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 02:44 PM • 18951 views
Russians executed 93 Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield, 80% of these executions took place this year - OGP

The OGP reports 93 executions of Ukrainian soldiers by Russians on the battlefield. 80% of these cases occurred in 2024, which indicates a significant deterioration in the occupiers' attitude toward prisoners.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 02:17 PM • 38722 views
OGP about the most massive case of execution of prisoners of war: “We understand which unit of the Russian Armed Forces may be involved”

The Prosecutor General's Office has preliminarily identified 16 Ukrainian servicemen shot by Russians in the Pokrovsk sector. A war crime investigation is underway to verify the involvement of a Russian Armed Forces unit.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 01:47 PM • 16002 views
SBU drones strike at oil depot in Voronezh region: source provides details

At night, SBU drones hit an oil depot in the Voronezh region of Russia, where 20 fuel tanks were located. Locals report five powerful arrivals and a massive fire.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 11:16 AM • 16820 views
300 thousand servicemen use “Army+” application - Ministry of Defense

In the two months since the Army+ app was launched, 300,000 servicemen and women have registered. The app allows them to submit electronic reports, generate Army IDs, and take surveys.

Society • October 4, 09:29 AM • 12873 views
14 people detained: UAH 40 million earned from draft evaders in another scheme

Law enforcement officers uncovered a conscription evasion scheme whose organizers earned over UAH 40 million. The law enforcement detained 14 people who produced fake certificates from the military medical commission for exemption from military service.

Crimes and emergencies • October 4, 08:29 AM • 12566 views
Head of the Ministry of Defense's AMC suspected of embezzling UAH 2.3 million for the purchase of construction materials: what is known

The head of the housing and maintenance department of the Ministry of Defense was served a notice of suspicion of embezzlement of UAH 2. 3 million for the purchase of construction materials. The criminal scheme operated from November 2022 to September 2024.

Crimes and emergencies • October 4, 08:12 AM • 12910 views
SBU detains GRU agent who helped enemy break through to Pokrovsk

The SBU detained a Russian military intelligence agent in Donetsk region who was collecting data on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Pokrovsk. A 49-year-old man from Kramatorsk faces life in prison for high treason.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 08:06 AM • 15629 views
General Staff confirms damage to Annanefteprodukt fuel and lubricants depot in Voronezh region of Russia

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Annanefteprodukt fuel and lubricants depot in the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation, a hit to the tank was confirmed, and a fire occurred.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 07:16 AM • 16857 views
MHP supported the tour of ANTITELA in the United States, which raised UAH 10 million to support the National Security Service of Ukraine

The band ANTITELA has completed the Culture VS War tour in the United States, raising UAH 10 million for the GUR. The project included a documentary screening, meetings with communities and politicians, and charity auctions.

Society • October 4, 06:45 AM • 14828 views
Situation in Donetsk region, Kursk operation: Zelensky listens to Syrsky's report

The President of Ukraine discussed the situation on the frontline and the operation in Kursk region with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 73 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline, with the majority of attacks taking place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:01 PM • 22784 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces adhere to international law: the Foreign Ministry denies Russia's statements about Ukraine's alleged attack on the Kursk NPP

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry categorically denies Russian accusations of attacks on the Kursk nuclear power plant. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized that the Ukrainian Armed Forces comply with international law and do not attack civilian objects.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 04:23 PM • 17796 views
The explosions in Kursk region are the work of the Russian RAB. Russia denied its own fake about the alleged attack of the Ukrainian armed forces on the Kursk nuclear power plant

Even the Russian authorities refuted the propagandists' fake about the alleged attack on the Kursk nuclear power plant. The local governor explained that the explosions in the Kursk region were the result of an electronic warfare device that “suppressed” an unknown UAV.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 03:27 PM • 43461 views
Russia announces an attempted attack on Kursk NPP, air defense and fire: what is known

Russia reported an attempted attack on the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant in Kurchatov. According to Russian sources, air defense intercepted a shell that fell 5 km from the plant, causing a fire. The plant itself was not damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 02:52 PM • 15168 views
Zelenskyy on the Armed Forces' withdrawal from Vuhledar: soldiers' lives are more important than any construction

President Zelenskyy commented on the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Vuhledar, emphasizing the priority of saving the lives of the military. He emphasized the need to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons to strengthen its defense.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 01:30 PM • 15045 views
Helping Russia disrupt the supply of equipment to the front line: brother and sister from Kharkiv region sentenced to 15 years in prison

The court sentenced two citizens to 15 years in prison for high treason. They collected and passed information about the location of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and railway infrastructure to the enemy to plan sabotage.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 01:14 PM • 15734 views
Vadym Stolar Foundation announces the launch of the 3rd grant program for UAH 1 000 000

Vadym Stolar Foundation has announced the launch of the 3rd grant program for UAH 1,000,000.

Society • October 3, 10:24 AM • 11146 views
The 72nd Brigade is withdrawing from Vuhledar: “It would have been critically difficult to hold the town any longer”

Defense forces withdrew from Vuhledar to minimize losses. A spokesman for the 72nd Brigade said that further holding the city would have been critically difficult for Ukrainian units.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 09:55 AM • 13460 views
Defense Forces stop active Russian offensive near Pokrovsk - head of the Center for Public Affairs

Ukrainian defenders stopped an active offensive by Russian troops near Pokrovsk in Donetsk region. Over the past day, 142 combat engagements took place, with the hottest fighting in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 08:38 AM • 15639 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces Hit Russian Nebo-M Radar Station with ATACAMS

Ukrainian defense forces hit the Russian Nebo-M radar with ATACAMS ballistic missiles. The destruction of this station significantly reduces Russia's ability to detect and intercept air targets, creating favorable conditions for the use of cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 06:48 AM • 15576 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel 29 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff on the situation in the frontline

There were 142 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where Ukrainian troops repelled 29 and 27 enemy attacks respectively.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:47 AM • 14920 views
118 combat engagements in the frontline: the biggest hostile activity remains in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 118 combat engagements in the frontline, with the highest level of hostile activity in the Pokrovsk sector. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are repelling enemy attacks in various parts of the frontline, in particular in the Kupyansk, Lyman and Kramatorsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 09:17 PM • 19453 views
Another trial: three ukrainian marines “sentenced” to almost 30 years in prison in the “dpr”

The occupation “court of the Donetsk People's Republic” sentenced three Ukrainian marines on trumped-up charges. They are accused of killing civilians during hostilities that they did not commit.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 05:32 PM • 16191 views
Umerov calls on Finnish companies to invest in Ukrainian defense industry

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a delegation from the Finnish Parliament. They discussed investments in the Ukrainian defense industry and the creation of joint ventures.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 03:30 PM • 16160 views
Air defense system to engage enemy reconnaissance drone in Rivne region - Ukrainian Air Force

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of possible air defense operations against an enemy reconnaissance UAV in Rivne region. An air alert has been declared in Rivne and Zhytomyr regions.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 01:58 PM • 15918 views
Zelenskyy approves NSDC decision on defense budget for 2025: what is expected

The decree provides for the allocation of at least 26. 3% of GDP to the security and defense sector in 2025. Priority areas of funding have been identified, including the development of the Armed Forces and cybersecurity.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 01:55 PM • 15834 views