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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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Massive drone attack: Ukraine shoots down 66 of 100 UAVs overnight

Russian troops attacked Ukraine with hundreds of attack drones from different directions. Air defense destroyed 66 drones, 24 were lost, 4 flew to Belarus, and civilian infrastructure was hit.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 09:09 AM • 15024 views
144 combat engagements at the frontline in 24 hours: where there were the hottest battles

Over the last day, 144 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy launched 91 air strikes and fired 4410 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 06:26 AM • 15314 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed more than 1600 occupants per day: new russian losses

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of russian troops over the past day - 1680 soldiers. Also, 7 tanks, 40 infantry fighting vehicles and 51 artillery systems were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 05:41 AM • 17482 views
General Staff: 142 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the hottest battles were in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 142 combat engagements took place, with the fiercest fighting taking place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy was particularly active in the Kupyansk, Lyman and Vremivsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 02:54 AM • 103250 views
Guerrillas recorded Russian military vessels in Sevastopol's Streltsy Bay

In Sevastopol, ATESH agents recorded the deployment of 5 Russian military vessels in Streltsy Bay. Among them are 3 combat boats.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 04:17 PM • 26804 views
Russians shoot at a civilian vehicle and civilians in Selydove

In Selydove, the Russian military opened fire on a civilian car, wounding one of the two passengers. According to media reports, the occupiers also killed two women in the town after taking control of the territory.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 11:17 AM • 22012 views
After capturing Vuhledar, Russia conducted massive assault operations and had partial success - Southern Defense Forces

Russian troops launched a massive assault in the direction of Levadne after capturing Vuhledar, cutting into the Ukrainian defense. The commanding heights remain under the control of Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 10:32 AM • 20604 views
Russia launched 80 drones into Ukraine at night: how many were destroyed

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 41 of the 80 Russian drones launched from Russian territory. Most of the drones were destroyed over Odesa and Kyiv regions, while another 32 were lost locally.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 07:51 AM • 18339 views
Aggressor's losses per day: over 1400 troops and dozens of vehicles

Over the past 24 hours, enemy forces lost 1,440 troops, 4 tanks and 23 armored vehicles. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 689,040 personnel.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 05:44 AM • 43184 views
Terrorist country attacks energy facilities in Sumy region with drones

Enemy troops conducted an air strike on the energy infrastructure of the Romny district. Ukrainian troops destroyed 3 enemy drones during anti-aircraft combat.

Society • October 27, 05:35 AM • 48383 views
It became known how Ukrainians will receive 1000 hryvnias each through Diia

The Ministry of Economy has explained the mechanism for paying UAH 1000 to each Ukrainian through a virtual National Cashback card. The funds can be spent during the winter for specific needs or donated to the Armed Forces.

Society • October 27, 12:06 AM • 103306 views
Foreigners will be able to serve as officers in the Armed Forces: Zelensky signs important law

The President signed a law allowing foreigners and stateless persons to serve under contract as officers in the Armed Forces. The law also applies to service in the State Special Transport Service and the National Guard.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 03:45 PM • 34792 views
90 combat engagements with the occupants today: 20 of them in the Pokrovsk sector

russian troops conducted 90 combat engagements along the frontline, the hottest being in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy is actively using aviation and anti-aircraft guns, especially in eastern and southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 03:37 PM • 23012 views
Russian Federation bans taking Ukrainian servicemen prisoner in Kursk region - spokesman for the Siverskyi Brigade

The Russian command has forbidden its troops to take Ukrainian servicemen prisoner in the Kursk region. The enemy is using up to 30 self-propelled artillery systems daily in this area and is trying to amass infantry.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 11:48 AM • 22152 views
TCC denies information about detention of a military for bribery in Lviv region

The Lviv Regional TCC and JV denies the information about the detention of the head of the Sykhiv RTC for taking a $2,000 bribe. The agency calls it an information throw-in and threatens legal consequences for spreading fakes.

Crimes and emergencies • October 26, 11:24 AM • 21330 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down almost half of 91 Russian drones in night attack over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 91 drones and 6 missiles of various types on the night of October 26. Air defense forces managed to destroy 44 enemy UAVs in various regions of Ukraine, with civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 09:46 AM • 49134 views
Strategic importance: a spokesman for the Kharkiv regional military unit explains the importance of liberating the territory near Liptsy

The spokesperson for the Kharkiv Regional Military Command explained the importance of maintaining defense in the Liptsi area to protect Kharkiv from the Russian offensive. The GUR and other units conducted a successful operation to liberate a forest area near Liptsi.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 09:43 AM • 21448 views
TCC on the conflict in Kharkiv: a man did not show his documents and ran over the military

In Kharkiv, a driver refused to show his military registration documents and ran over three members of the TCC with his car. The offender was detained, and the victims are being provided with medical care.

Crimes and emergencies • October 26, 08:15 AM • 19588 views
russian losses in the war per day: 1690 occupants

Over the past day, the russian occupiers lost 1,690 troops, 12 tanks and 45 armored vehicles. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 687,600 personnel.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 05:00 AM • 58250 views
Explosions are heard in Kyiv: Air defense is working to protect the capital

Kyiv's air defense system is activated due to the threat. Explosions are heard in the city, and earlier there were reports of enemy drones in the region.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 03:20 AM • 90528 views
142 combat engagements in the frontline: the most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 142 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most of the enemy's attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 43 attacks in the areas of Lysivka, Selydove and Myrolyubivka.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 12:30 AM • 61098 views
Rocket attack in Dnipro damages residential buildings and causes fire

A missile strike on Dnipro damaged residential buildings and started a fire. Rescuers are working to extinguish the fire, and local authorities are urging residents to take shelter.

Society • October 25, 08:40 PM • 19412 views
A new large-scale cyberattack on government agencies has been detected in Ukraine: how data is stolen

CERT-UA has detected a large-scale cyberattack on government agencies through phishing emails with fake Google spreadsheets. Attackers steal browser data and install malware through a fake bot scan.

Crimes and emergencies • October 25, 04:46 PM • 16763 views
First sentences for mobilization evasion in Kyiv: courts sentenced 7 people

Kyiv courts handed down 7 verdicts for mobilization evasion, with two men sentenced to 4 and 5 years in prison. In total, investigators brought 26 cases to court, and 51 people were notified of suspicion.

Kyiv • October 25, 03:34 PM • 16307 views
SBU detains Telegram channel administrators who tried to disrupt mobilization

Law enforcement officers exposed a network of Telegram channels that published locations of the Armed Forces and called for evading mobilization. More than 19 people were detained and face up to 8 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 12:26 PM • 17693 views
Syrsky denies Putin's statement about the encirclement of the Armed Forces in the Kursk region

Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Syrsky denied Putin's statement about the encirclement of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region. In 3 months, the enemy has lost more than 17,000 troops and hundreds of pieces of equipment in this area.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 11:30 AM • 78667 views
Weather in Kursk region makes Russian equipment an easy target for the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Due to falling leaves, the occupiers cannot hide their equipment in the Kursk region. The 80th Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues to successfully perform combat missions on Russian territory.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 09:57 AM • 14993 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy Russian Buk-M3 and radar in occupied Luhansk region

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have successfully engaged a Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system and destroyed an enemy radar in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region. The targets were located tens of kilometers from the front line.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 09:02 AM • 16739 views
The Ministry of Defense has introduced new quality standards for uniforms for the Armed Forces

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced new quality control standards for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Samples will be tested according to modern international methods at all stages of production.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 04:08 PM • 19808 views
TCC clarifies rules for conscription of men aged 50-60 in Ukraine

The Volyn CCC confirmed the possibility of drafting men aged 50-60 for military service during mobilization. The main criteria are health, military specialty and experience.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 02:15 PM • 37321 views