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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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“Wounded package": Ministry of Defense announced sets of 30 items with adaptive clothing for wounded soldiers

The Ministry of Defense is introducing kits with adaptive clothing and hygiene products for wounded soldiers. The kits will include special clothing with quick access to wounds and will take into account the needs of both men and women.

Society • January 10, 12:35 PM • 25368 views
161 battles at the front: where the occupiers attacked the most

Over the last day, 161 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 42 attacks. The enemy launched 55 air strikes and fired over 6,000 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 06:19 AM • 27309 views
More than 1800 occupants and a dozen tanks: AFU General Staff unveils Russian combat losses

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released the enemy's losses over the past day: 1,830 soldiers, 10 tanks and 32 armored personnel carriers. Total Russian losses since the beginning of the war have reached almost 805,000 personnel.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 05:44 AM • 31155 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces report from the frontline: Ukrainian Armed Forces repel most attacks in Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Kursk sectors

On January 9, 144 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 38 air strikes and 884 kamikaze drone strikes. The most intense attacks were recorded in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Kursk sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 08:42 PM • 38438 views
This should be the decision of the next administration: Austin on the future of Ramstein

U. S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, but declined to comment on its future after the change of administration. At the last Ramstein meeting, the US announced a $500 million aid package.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 06:29 PM • 34230 views
Laundering Russian money: the nominal owner of the online casino “PIN-UP” is detained

The nominal owner of the PIN-UP online casino, Ihor Zotko, was detained for aiding the aggressor state. It was established that the real owners were Russians who collected data on users and financed the LNR.

Crimes and emergencies • January 9, 02:52 PM • 23233 views
101 combat engagements since the beginning of the day: where the occupants are attacking Ukrainian positions the most

There were 101 combat engagements registered in the frontline, with most attacks in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. Ukrainian defenders repelled dozens of enemy assaults, and some battles are still ongoing.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 02:47 PM • 26822 views
“December of warm stories: “DobroDiy helped 14 children for over UAH 419 thousand

In December, the DobroDiy Charitable Foundation helped 14 children to the tune of UAH 419,303. The funds were spent on rehabilitation, medical food, medicines and hearing aids for seriously ill children.

Society • January 9, 01:57 PM • 23626 views
Poroshenko, who caused 60% of Ukraine's ammunition stockpile to explode, has no right to teach us how to fight - Ukrainian Armed Forces fighter

Poroshenko, who caused 60% of Ukraine's entire ammunition stockpile to explode, has no right to teach us how to fight,” said an Armed Forces fighter.

Politics • January 9, 12:32 PM • 56930 views
DPRK has already lost 4 thousand soldiers in the war on the side of Russia - Zelensky

The President of Ukraine said that the DPRK lost 4,000 soldiers in the war on the side of Russia. North Korean troops are currently operating in the Kursk region of Russia.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 11:49 AM • 21748 views
Chernyshov: Ukrainians abroad are ready to be offered jobs with reservations from mobilization

The state is ready to offer Ukrainians abroad jobs at defense companies with the possibility of reservations from mobilization. There are plans to create special job centers in Ukraine and abroad.

Our people abroad • January 9, 09:01 AM • 34062 views
46 of 70 enemy drones shot down over Ukraine

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 70 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. The defense forces destroyed 46 attack UAVs, while 24 imitator drones were lost without consequences.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 07:08 AM • 54286 views
Russians attacked the fortifications of the Defense Forces in Bilohorivka, some positions were destroyed - “Khortytsia” separate military unit

Russian troops successfully attacked Ukrainian positions in Bilohorivka in the Siversky sector. The enemy is also conducting assault operations at the Lyman, Kupyansk, Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 05:49 AM • 25358 views
The Russian army has decreased by another 1430 occupants: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has announced the losses of the Russian occupiers over the past day. 1430 soldiers, 17 tanks, 16 armored combat vehicles and other enemy equipment were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 05:35 AM • 34981 views
Russia is attacking Ukraine with “Shaheds”: where is the threat of strikes

Russian occupants launched attack UAVs from the southern and northern directions. Drones were spotted over Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava, and Cherkasy regions.

Announcements • January 8, 10:02 PM • 74136 views
Fire at the oil depot in Engels: two dead and emergency mode

In Engels, Russia, a fire at the Kombinat Kristall oil depot has been raging for almost a day after a drone attack. Two rescuers were killed and one was injured in the emergency.

News of the World • January 8, 05:33 PM • 30987 views
Explosions are heard again at the oil depot in Engels, which came under fire from the Ukrainian Armed Forces - RosUnion

Explosions are heard again at the oil depot of Rosrezerv's Kristal plant in Engels and another tank has caught fire. The facility, which supplied fuel to the Engels-2 air base, was attacked by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 03:38 PM • 31142 views
Two fighters “Jin” and “Mannequin” captured 14 Russians: details of the operation

Two Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers with call signs “Jin” and “Mannequin” under the cover of drones captured a Russian dugout with 14 occupants. After the successful capture, the paratroopers held the position for 5 days, repelling enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 02:57 PM • 25405 views
Reservation for all persons liable for military service ends in February: the Verkhovna Rada explains what will happen next

On February 28, the deadline for reservations for all persons liable for military service expires in Ukraine. Some of the reserved employees may be mobilized to the Armed Forces, as the law does not provide for a mechanism for waiting for re-booking.

Society • January 8, 02:29 PM • 24436 views
111 combat engagements in the frontline: almost half of them took place in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Since the beginning of the day, 111 combat engagements took place, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy made 26 attempts to attack near Pokrovske and 25 attacks in the Kurakhove sector.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 02:22 PM • 22409 views
Occupants reduced the use of armored vehicles in the Kurakhove direction: why

Russian troops switched from the use of armored vehicles to the tactics of small assault groups in the Kurakhove direction. The enemy also began using fiber-optic drones that are resistant to electronic warfare.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 01:56 PM • 19940 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces attack command post of the 8th Russian Army in Donetsk region: what is known about the attack

Ukrainian troops conducted a precision strike on the headquarters of the 8th Guards Army of the Russian Federation in Khartsyzsk. The enemy used the facility to coordinate attacks on Kurakhove.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 01:43 PM • 20722 views
Wives of Ukrainian soldiers will have easier access to citizenship: Rada adopts law

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law simplifying the process of obtaining Ukrainian citizenship for foreign wives of military personnel. The document provides for special quotas for family reunification and the possibility of renewing citizenship.

Society • January 8, 12:51 PM • 21300 views
MP Dubinsky to be tried for organizing illegal border crossing

Dubinsky and his former assistant will be tried for organizing the illegal crossing of the border of the brother of his civil wife. The man twice left for Moldova with forged documents for transportation.

Crimes and emergencies • January 8, 12:44 PM • 17357 views
Zelenskyy establishes Army Aviation Day: when Ukrainians will celebrate

The President has signed a decree establishing the Day of Army Aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which will be celebrated annually on July 3. The decree came into force on January 8 to honor the courage of military aviators.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 11:32 AM • 21297 views
“Low efficiency and motivation of commanders": Land Forces Commander on the causes of mass cases of SARS in the 155th Brigade

Mykhailo Drapaty admitted to mismanagement and mistakes in the formation of the 155th Anna Kyiv Brigade. The main problem is the low efficiency of mid-level commanders and imperfect training planning.

Society • January 8, 11:14 AM • 23074 views
General Staff confirms hit to Russian oil depot in Engels

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit to the Kombinat Kristall oil depot in Engels, Saratov region. The facility provided fuel to the Engels-2 military airfield with Russian strategic aviation.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 08:49 AM • 24165 views
Heavy fighting continues in Kurakhove, enemy tries to develop offensive - JFO “Khortytsia”

Heavy fighting continues in Kurakhove, and the enemy is trying to develop an offensive using its numerical superiority. In the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors, some Ukrainian positions were destroyed as a result of Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 07:22 AM • 26066 views
176 battles at the front: where the hottest spots are and what's happening in Kursk region

Over the past day, 176 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 41. In the Kursk region, 32 combat engagements and 146 hostile attacks were recorded.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 06:14 AM • 26611 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed over 1600 occupants per day: new terrorist losses

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released new data on the losses of Russian troops as of January 8, 2025. During the day, 1660 occupants were eliminated, 4 tanks and 16 armored personnel carriers were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 05:17 AM • 104331 views