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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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Defense forces repelled more than 60 attacks in the Kurakhovo direction - General Staff on the situation at the front

There were 201 military clashes in different directions of the front, most of the attacks were in the Kurakhovsky direction - 67. the enemy carried out 35 airstrikes and carried out more than 5 thousand attacks.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 06:34 AM • 17274 views
russian military transmitted data on the location of its troops in Donetsk region - Atesh

Agent "Atesh" from the group of troops "Vostok" provided information about the location of the warehouse, air defense and headquarters of his unit. The data was transferred to the Defense Forces of Ukraine for further response.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 06:08 AM • 16910 views
During the day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 1,780 terrorists - General Staff

Over the past day, the invaders lost 1,780 soldiers, 8 tanks and 22 armored vehicles. The total losses of the enemy since the beginning of the war have reached 745,700 personnel.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 05:40 AM • 17318 views
The invaders advanced on four sectors of the front: where exactly the changes took place - DeepState

According to DeepState, enemy troops advanced in the areas of Starye Terny, Kurakhovo, Kruglyakovka, Pushkino. The enemy launched massive strikes, using missiles, aircraft and more than 700 drones.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 03:51 AM • 79954 views
Air Forces record the movement of enemy drones in seven regions of Ukraine

In the northern, central and southern regions of Ukraine, the movement of attack drones was recorded. UAVs have been spotted in Chernihiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy and Sumy regions.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 11:51 PM • 71579 views
Winter support: more than 3.2 million Ukrainians have already applied

The president announced 3. 2 million applications for the payment of UAH 1,000 under the Winter support program, including 700 thousand for children. The program will run from December 2024 to February 2025 with a budget of UAH 15 billion.

Economy • December 2, 07:20 PM • 29653 views
Zelensky announced new changes in the army

President Zelensky announced further personnel changes in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Recently, he has already appointed a new commander of the ground forces and deputy head of the OP.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 04:59 PM • 37879 views
Ukrainians accumulated a record amount of National cashback in November

In November, more than 4 million Ukrainians accumulated UAH 250 million of National cashback, which is twice as much as in October. Funds can be spent on communal services, medicines, transport, and other services.

Society • December 2, 03:35 PM • 21093 views
The most active battles are taking place in the Kurakhovsky direction - General Staff on the situation at the front

During the day, there were 120 military clashes in different directions of the front. The greatest activity of the enemy was recorded in the Kurakhovsky direction, where the enemy made 27 attacks.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 02:22 PM • 17995 views
Ice rinks that can be visited this year in Kiev

5 large ice rinks with various entertainment and food courts are opening in Kiev. Prices for skiing range from 250 to 450 UAH, there are discounted tickets and special discounts.

Kyiv • December 2, 11:18 AM • 112597 views
Ukraine has drones with a range of 1800 km and is developing Shahed interceptors - Fedorov

Fedorov reported on the presence in Ukraine of attack UAVs with a range of up to 1800 km. Ukraine has signed a contract for 1.6 million drones and is developing interceptors for Iranian UAVs.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 09:52 AM • 50267 views
The Ukrainian military captured 11 Russian soldiers during a battle in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation

The 80th Airborne Assault Brigade captured 11 Russian soldiers during a battle on the territory of the Russian Federation. The prisoners turned out to be former prisoners who signed a contract with the Russian armed forces and were abandoned by the command during an unsuccessful assault.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 08:46 AM • 18686 views
Sirsky announced changes in military training: what awaits recruits

The first graduates of the new 1. 5-month military training program will go to combat units in December. It is also planned to improve the training of officers and expand advanced training courses.

Society • December 2, 08:31 AM • 17972 views
"Winter support": more than 2.5 million applications were submitted in the first day

During the first day of the Winter support program, more than 2. 5 million applications for receiving UAH 1,000 of assistance were received. The majority of applicants are women (64%), and 551 thousand applications for payments to children were also submitted.

Society • December 2, 07:38 AM • 16522 views
Ukraine'S air defense system destroyed almost half of Russian drones during a massive Russian attack

The air forces of the armed forces of Ukraine shot down 52 of the 110 drones fired by the Russian Federation on the night of December 2. The attack was carried out from various directions, including Kursk, Orel and Millerovo.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 06:39 AM • 20371 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed almost 1,800 invaders and 9 tanks in a day-General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published new data on the losses of the Russian occupiers as of December 2. During the day, 1,790 military terrorists were eliminated, 9 tanks and 28 infantry fighting vehicles were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 05:34 AM • 66055 views
The Air Force informs about the activity of enemy UAVs in several regions of Ukraine

The Air Forces of the armed forces of Ukraine report the movement of attack UAVs in Sumy, Chernihiv, Kiev, Poltava, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr and Ternopil regions. Air defense is in full readiness, citizens are asked to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 10:50 PM • 20496 views
General staff: there were 158 clashes, where the invaders attacked most intensively

There were 158 military clashes in different directions, most of them in Kurakhovsky, where 48 clashes were recorded. The enemy also actively attacked in the Pokrovsky direction, making 33 assault attempts.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 09:36 PM • 93923 views
"Winter support": the Ministry of Economy reported where they got the funds for the program

The Winter support program is funded from the 2024 budget, and 870,000 applications have already been submitted. However, the petition against the payment of 1000 UAH gained the necessary votes, the Ukrainians offer to send funds to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Economy • December 1, 12:45 PM • 36206 views
The number of deserters in the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 10 months exceeded the figures of two years-FT

In the first 10 months of 2024, 60,000 desertion cases were opened, which is twice as many as in the previous two years. The main reasons are the lack of rotation and exhaustion of military personnel on the front line.

Society • December 1, 11:46 AM • 59969 views
Explosions were heard in Lutsk: air defense works

In Lutsk, at about 11:00, local residents heard the sounds of explosions. According to the Mayor Igor Polishchuk, this is due to the work of the air defense forces after the detection of an enemy UAV.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 09:04 AM • 22449 views
Intense fighting continues in Kursk region - Speaker of the 21st separate Mechanized Brigade

Intense fighting continues on the territory of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, the enemy is trying to push the Ukrainian armed forces beyond the border line. According to Reuters, Ukraine has lost more than 40% of the occupied territory in the Kursk region since the beginning of August.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 08:10 AM • 19343 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed almost half of Russian drones during night attack

Russia attacked Ukraine with 78 Shahed drones and unidentified type drones. Air defense shot down 32 drones, another 45 were lost due to electronic warfare in six regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 07:51 AM • 19750 views
Defense forces repelled almost 50 enemy assaults in the Pokrovsky direction - General Staff on the situation at the front

Over the past day, 224 military clashes took place, most of the attacks - in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy launched 2 missile strikes, used 1,682 kamikaze drones and made 4,271 artillery attacks.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 07:11 AM • 29216 views
The Ministry of defense presented the concept of reform of Military Medical commissions

The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Health presented a draft reform of Military Medical commissions. The new system provides for data anonymization, Electronic Document Management and the possibility of passing a medical examination in the selected hospital.

Politics • November 30, 10:10 PM • 46071 views
General staff: there were 211 attacks at the front, the hottest in the Pokrovsky direction

There were 211 military clashes on the front line, 46 of them in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy also actively attacked in the Limansky, Kramatorsk and Kurakhovsky directions.

War in Ukraine • November 30, 09:22 PM • 40483 views
Almost 1 million targets have been recorded by radio engineering troops since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation

Radio engineering troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine identified more than 345 thousand enemy targets, including 175 thousand aircraft and 100 thousand helicopters. The military monitors the airspace around the clock, without hiding in cover during attacks.

War in Ukraine • November 30, 09:10 AM • 38095 views
In the Black Sea, two enemy ships are on duty, which are carriers of"calibers"

There are two Russian ships in the Black Sea that are carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Azov and Mediterranean seas.

War in Ukraine • November 30, 04:53 AM • 32340 views
Zelensky changes to the composition of the Supreme Commander-In-Chief's headquarters

The president of Ukraine introduced Supreme Commander-in-chief Alexander Potiy to the headquarters. The new member is the chairman of the State Special Communications Service and has 25 years of service experience in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 10:09 PM • 35523 views
172 military clashes took place at the front: the hottest in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions - General Staff

There were 172 military clashes at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions. The invaders lost 497 soldiers, destroyed 4 armored vehicles, an artillery system and 12 vehicles.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 09:22 PM • 25778 views