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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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More money for security and defense — the budget committee supported changes to Ukraine's main budget

The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved an increase in defense spending by 1. 5 trillion UAH in 2026. The funds will be allocated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and weaponry, thanks to a 90 billion euro EU loan.

Economy • June 8, 03:13 PM • 82983 views
No workplace, no pass issued, and never showed up for work – SBI released data regarding Shabunin's "service" at the NACP

Shabunin did not visit the NACP during his secondment and did not have a workplace there. The SBI is investigating his receipt of payments from the AFU without performing duties.

Society • June 8, 02:58 PM • 9578 views
HACC approved a plea deal with former Supreme Court Chairman Kniaziev: what it entails

HACC sentenced Kniaziev to 5 years in prison with confiscation of property. The former Supreme Court Chairman pleaded guilty and will direct over a million dollars to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politics • June 8, 01:46 PM • 3409 views
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Mykolaiv Oblast could be fully liberated – expert assesses prospects for de-occupation of the Kinburn Spit

There are no signs of a Russian withdrawal from the Kinburn Spit; only rotation is possible. Ukrainian drones are increasing pressure on the occupiers' logistics in the southern direction.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 12:09 PM • 74721 views
In May, the AFU liberated over 100 km² of territory and inflicted over a billion dollars in damages on the enemy - Syrskyi

In May, the AFU liberated over 100 square kilometers of territory. Strikes on Russia's rear infrastructure caused over $1 billion in damages to the enemy.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 09:21 AM • 4279 views
Case involving the procurement of 300,000 unfit gloves for the AFU worth 231 million UAH sent to court - Prosecutor General

The case of a former Ministry of Defense official regarding the procurement of 300,000 low-quality gloves has been referred to court. The losses to the state amount to over 231 million hryvnias.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 09:21 AM • 3944 views
Mobile moral support groups adapt recruits in the AFU - General StaffPhoto

The General Staff has introduced mobile groups to adapt recruits in training centers. Specialists conduct lectures and performances for emotional decompression.

Society • June 7, 11:06 PM • 19703 views
71 attacks recorded at the front, most combat engagements in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions - General Staff

71 enemy attacks were recorded over the past day, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The AFU are holding back assaults and exhausting the occupiers in the rear.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 01:47 PM • 4495 views
AFU struck a strategic bridge in the Chonhar area on the route to occupied CrimeaPhoto

The AFU struck the Chonhar Bridge, which connects occupied Crimea with southern Ukraine. Traffic via Dzhankoi has been suspended, and Russian logistics have faced new difficulties.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 11:39 AM • 6071 views
Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed the PTD of a Russian regiment that built the "Surovikin Line"Video

The USF struck the deployment point of the 90th Engineering Regiment of the Russian Federation in Pionerske. A gas storage facility and logistics facilities of the occupiers were also destroyed in the Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 06:37 PM • 5257 views
Additional 3.5 billion UAH is being allocated for the repair of local roads

The government has allocated 3. 5 billion UAH for the repair of critical sections of local roads. The funds will be distributed among all regions on the basis of co-financing from local communities.

Society • June 6, 11:56 AM • 5040 views
Svyrydenko: The involvement of foreigners as a workforce is considered exclusively as an additional tool to overcome the labor shortage

Yulia Svyrydenko responded to a petition regarding the priority employment of Ukrainians. Foreign labor will be recruited only as an additional tool.

Society • June 6, 11:01 AM • 4802 views
Not just the base in Kronstadt – SBU confirms strikes on Russian Navy arsenal and oil depot near Krasnodar

Defense Forces struck the 15th Arsenal of the Russian Navy, a base in Kronstadt, and an oil depot in Kuban. Large-scale fires and ammunition detonations were recorded at the sites.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 10:49 AM • 5994 views
Zelenskyy awarded orders to Ukrainian and foreign media workers, four granted the title of Honored Journalist

The President decorated media professionals for their contribution to covering the war on the occasion of Journalist's Day. The list includes representatives of Ukrainian and foreign publications.

Society • June 6, 09:55 AM • 4935 views
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian drones reached up to 1,000 km to Russian Navy arsenals and a base in Kronstadt; an oil depot was hit near KrasnodarVideo

Drones from the AFU, SBU, and HUR reached a Navy base in Kronstadt and an oil depot near Krasnodar. Zelenskyy announced the covering of a distance of 1,000 kilometers.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 08:19 AM • 26310 views
Syrskyi reveals the number of Russian troops on the southern front

Syrskyi reported 140,000 occupiers in the southern directions. The Commander-in-Chief made a decision on additional supplies of equipment and ammunition to the troops.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 08:00 AM • 25048 views
Ukraine brought this problem upon itself, so let it find a solution now – Tusk on naming an SOF unit after the UPA

Donald Tusk placed the responsibility for resolving the conflict over the SOF unit's name on Kyiv. Without a solution, relations will become purely business-like.

Politics • June 5, 07:39 PM • 9083 views
Budanov is on an unannounced visit to Poland, where he is holding a series of meetings with representatives of the Polish authorities - media

Kyrylo Budanov arrived in Warsaw to discuss the war and the naming of a unit in honor of the UPA. Iryna Vereshchuk and Sergiy Kyslytsya are also participating in the visit.

Politics • June 5, 05:11 PM • 6241 views
Minor detained over death of serviceman after spiking his drink with methadone; girl claims instructions from Russian handler

The detainee is suspected of spiking a serviceman's drink with methadone, allegedly acting on the orders of a Russian handler. The man was found dead; a murder investigation is currently underway.

Society • June 5, 01:24 PM • 4089 views
Deep strikes are reaching further, strengthening Ukraine's positionsPhotoVideo

In recent months, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been systematically striking Russian oil refineries and ports on the territory of the Russian Federation at distances of up to 1,700 km. Drone strikes are causing significant damage to the aggressor's economy.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 12:42 PM • 89451 views
Organized desertion for military personnel and awaited the arrival of the "Russian world" – a criminal group detained in UkraineVideo

Five individuals in Kremenchuk organized the escape of nearly 30 military personnel for rewards of up to $7,000. The participants of the scheme have been detained and are currently in custody.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 12:12 PM • 5025 views
Ukraine has returned another 185 defenders and a civilian from Russian captivity - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the return of 185 military personnel and one civilian from captivity. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol and Azovstal.

Society • June 5, 11:30 AM • 28758 views
RF involved nearly 2,000 sources in a disinformation campaign regarding the UAF strike on Starobilsk - CCDPhoto

The CCD has uncovered a large-scale Russian campaign using 2,000 sources to spread lies about the strike on Starobilsk. The enemy is attempting to discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 11:16 AM • 2853 views
In a single night, the Unmanned Systems Forces struck 5 enemy vessels illegally transporting Ukrainian grainVideo

On the night of June 5, the Unmanned Systems Forces struck 5 vessels in the ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk. Heavy FP-2 drones were used for the attack.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 10:10 AM • 5939 views
Restrictions for trucks to be introduced on state roads due to heat

At temperatures above +28°C, trucks weighing over 24 tons will be prohibited from traveling on state roads. Exceptions apply to military and humanitarian transport.

Society • June 5, 09:09 AM • 4622 views
273 combat engagements recorded at the front, enemy pressing most intensely in two directions – General StaffPhoto

273 battles occurred over the past day; the enemy deployed a record 9,875 kamikaze drones. The highest number of assaults was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 06:32 AM • 3904 views
Unmanned Systems Forces have established fire control over Donetsk Airport

The 1st Separate Center of the USF has established fire control over Donetsk Airport. Shahed launchers and enemy logistics on the airfield territory have been destroyed.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 11:13 PM • 4789 views
Putin stated that plans to "control the entire Donbas and reach an agreement do not contradict each other"

Putin claimed alleged control over 80% of the Zaporizhzhia region and 100% of the Luhansk region. He also asserts that Russia is advancing and that Ukraine has lost 100,000 troops.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 05:27 PM • 5239 views
Russian drone attacked road workers and destroyed equipment - Ministry of Development

An enemy drone attacked road workers at a highway repair site. Ten units of specialized equipment were destroyed; no workers were injured as a result of the strike.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 01:53 PM • 3562 views
Eight military units lose the right to conduct independent basic military training - SyrskyiPhoto

Syrskyi has revoked the right of eight units to independently train recruits. The decision was made following quality inspections of training and conditions across 72 units.

Society • June 4, 01:08 PM • 3920 views