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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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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 • 26550 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 • 88738 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 • 27402 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 • 46317 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 • 94176 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 • 33997 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 • 29602 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 • 27504 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 • 35005 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 • 47875 views
Ukrainian sappers defused more than 1.5 thousand explosive devices over a week

Over the past week, the State Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situations defused 1557 explosive devices, most of them in Kherson region. An area of 2767 hectares was checked, which is the size of the city of Kalush.

Society • January 12, 09:59 AM • 47891 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces shoot down 60 Russian drones, 34 more are lost in the field

Ukraine's defense forces successfully shot down 60 Russian drones in 11 regions of the country. 34 enemy imitator UAVs were locally lost without negative consequences.

Society • January 12, 07:37 AM • 44963 views
Thousands of Lithuanian drones intended for Ukraine are stuck in warehouses

5,000 drones worth 5 million euros purchased by Lithuania for Ukraine have not yet been delivered due to bureaucratic obstacles. The Lithuanian Defense Ministry promises to simplify the transfer procedure and deliver the equipment in the near future.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 05:46 AM • 87097 views
Russia's losses over the day: Defenders killed 1750 terrorists - General Staff

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,750 Russian servicemen. Also, 5 tanks, 18 armored vehicles, 22 artillery systems and 63 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 05:39 AM • 67953 views
Ukraine discusses with Italy the purchase of air defense systems using frozen assets of the Russian Federation

Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister held talks with a delegation from the Italian defense industry. The parties discussed the possibility of purchasing Italian air defense systems with funds from frozen Russian assets.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 03:07 AM • 75445 views
157 combat engagements per day: where the occupants attack Ukrainian positions the most -General Staff

Over the last day, 157 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 63 offensives. The enemy also actively stormed Ukrainian positions in the Kupyansk, Lyman and Kramatorsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 08:31 PM • 35759 views
Russian Federation killed at least 36 of its citizens while striking at Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kursk region - military commandant's office

Russian shelling in the Kursk region killed 36 people, wounded over 100, and destroyed the town of Sudzha by 80%.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 04:54 PM • 41008 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting with the Staff: he ordered to increase the order of drones

The meeting discussed plans to purchase drones and weapons for the Defense Forces. The President instructed to increase the order of drones and increase the production of Ukrainian weapons.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 12:40 PM • 61636 views
SBU provides details about captured DPRK soldiers in Kursk region: video

The SBU reported details about two captured North Korean soldiers who fought against Ukraine in the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 12:19 PM • 56455 views
“Military from North Korea were captured in the Kursk region": Zelensky shows photo

The Ukrainian Armed Forces and paratroopers captured two wounded North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. The prisoners were taken to Kyiv, are receiving medical care and are talking to SBU investigators.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 11:55 AM • 63145 views
Fighting continues near Kurakhove, it is impossible to say that Russian troops have taken the town completely - OSGT “Khortytsia”

Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold their positions within the town of Kurakhove in Donetsk region, so it is impossible to say that the Russian occupation forces have completely taken the town, said Viktor Tregubov, spokesman for the Khortytsia military unit.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 09:39 AM • 37333 views
213 combat engagements at the front: where is the hottest and what are the occupants' losses

Over the last day, 213 combat engagements were registered in the frontline, most of them in the Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors. The enemy lost 1,570 troops, 10 tanks and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 06:46 AM • 42141 views
Volunteer from Latvia Edgar Platonov killed in Luhansk region

Edgar Platonov, 41, from Latvia, died on December 25, 2024, in Novoyehorivka, Luhansk region. He voluntarily fought as a member of the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 01:47 AM • 31175 views
Air alert in Kyiv: enemy drones approach the capital

An air alert has been issued in Kyiv due to the detection of enemy UAVs in the Kyiv region. The alert spread to 12 regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Zhytomyr and other regions.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 11:34 PM • 35639 views
198 combat engagements in a day: where the frontline is the hottest and what are the occupants' losses

There were 198 combat engagements on the frontline, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovsk region, where 13 combat engagements are ongoing. The occupants lost 276 troops and equipment, carried out 10 air strikes and launched 576 drones.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 08:53 PM • 38332 views
Ukrainian paratroopers capture an Italian who fought on the side of Russia

Paratroopers of the 78th Separate Regiment captured Italian Gianni Cenni, who fought for Russia in the area of Kupyansk. The 51-year-old man worked in Samara and voluntarily joined the Russian army in November 2024.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 08:30 PM • 38096 views
Zelenskyy: 60,000 Russian troops are deployed in Kursk direction, which allowed to secure Kharkiv and Sumy

Zelensky spoke about Ukraine's preventive steps to protect Kharkiv and Sumy from the Russian offensive. Thanks to these actions, 60,000 Russian troops were pulled back to the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 06:31 PM • 44901 views
FAVBET paid UAH 5.7 billion in taxes to the state budget in 2024

In 2024, FAVBET doubled tax payments to the state budget of Ukraine, paying UAH 5. 7 billion. The company has also become a patron of a project to combat gambling addiction and continues to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Business News • January 10, 03:27 PM • 66783 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces strike at occupants' command post in Svitlodarsk: what is known

The Ukrainian military attacked the command post of the 3rd Army Corps of the Russian Federation in the occupied Svitlodarsk, Donetsk region. During the week, the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a series of attacks on occupiers' facilities in the region.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 02:34 PM • 27192 views
166 combat engagements in a day: where is the hottest spot on the frontline and what positions are being attacked by the enemy

There were 166 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Liman, Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk sectors. The most active enemy attacks were registered near Petropavlivka, Makiivka and Novopoltavka.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 02:27 PM • 27425 views