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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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From the IMF package - the Rada extended the payment of military tax for three years after the end of the war

The Parliament adopted a law on the preservation of military tax for individuals and sole proprietors after the war. The funds will be directed to a special fund for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Economy • April 7, 01:07 PM • 2700 views
Syrskyi visited hot spots on the front line - Russians are attacking in small groups and with dronesPhoto

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine inspected the defense of the Kostiantynivka-Druzhkivka agglomeration and the work of the 19th corps. Syrskyi discussed the destruction of enemy logistics and drones.

Society • April 7, 10:45 AM • 3560 views
Head of a regional boxing federation organized a scheme for departure through booking - OGPPhoto

The head of the federation fictitiously employed draft dodgers at a critical enterprise for $15,000. At least 40 people used the scheme's services.

Society • April 7, 08:47 AM • 6600 views
Zelenskyy met with rabbis and received the first Torah in Ukrainian

The President met with representatives of Jewish communities on the occasion of Passover. He was presented with a Torah in Ukrainian, printed in Kharkiv under shelling.

Society • April 6, 05:58 PM • 5691 views
Zelenskyy heard Syrskyi and Hnatov on the situation at the front and strikes on Russia

The President heard reports on the situation in the Pokrovsk direction and diplomatic strikes. Steps have been approved to reduce Russia's oil revenues and strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:44 PM • 3794 views
Atrocities in Bucha: Suspicions of shooting and torturing civilians, three more cases against Russians sent to court

Prosecutors have identified over 200 occupiers involved in the atrocities in Bucha. Cases concerning the murder of civilians and brutal torture have been sent to court.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 12:29 PM • 4419 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 141 drones, 114 neutralized

Air defense forces neutralized 114 enemy drones of various types during the night attack. 26 hits were recorded in 17 locations in the north, south, and east.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:22 AM • 4899 views
Over the past day, the occupiers lost 940 servicemen and almost 2,000 UAVs - General StaffPhoto

The General Staff reported the destruction of 1,953 UAVs, 58 artillery systems, and 259 units of automotive equipment. The total personnel losses of the Russian Federation exceeded 1.3 million people.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 03:51 AM • 29496 views
Ukrainian border guards continue to shell Russia with 1940s-era KS-19 anti-aircraft gunsPhotoVideo

The Pomsta unit uses 100mm KS-19 guns to strike ground targets. The firing range reaches 20 km, and shells can be supplied from Bulgaria.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 11:55 PM • 5480 views
The roof of Russia's oldest military academy caught fire in Moscow - Syrskyi, Nayev, and Khomchak studied therePhotoVideo

A fire broke out in Moscow at a higher command academy, covering an area of 200 square meters. Among the well-known graduates of this academy are two commanders-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Ruslan Khomchak and Oleksandr Syrskyi.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 12:30 PM • 7904 views
Strike on Lukoil oil refinery and port on the Baltic Sea - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced details

The General Staff noted that the refinery is of strategic importance, providing fuel to both the civilian sector and the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 11:39 AM • 63729 views
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit almost 1,500 enemy targets in one dayPhoto

SBS units destroyed 1,496 targets, including 187 occupiers and 331 drones. In the first four days of April, the total number of hits reached 5,610 targets.

Society • April 5, 06:20 AM • 6451 views
Occupiers drop grenades with dangerous chemicals from drones, over 400 cases recorded in March - AFU Support ForcesPhoto

Occupiers use grenades with CS and CN substances for drone attacks. Systematic violations of the Chemical Weapons Convention have been recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 06:42 PM • 8166 views
In Vinnytsia, a man attacked two TCR military personnel with a knife - recruitment center

In Vinnytsia, a military registration violator stabbed two TCC representatives during a document check. One victim is in intensive care.

Crimes and emergencies • April 4, 11:46 AM • 5556 views
Mobilization of women is not being prepared - Ground Forces

There are no plans to mobilize women in Ukraine, and conscription remains voluntary. Erroneous entries in the Oberih system arose due to technical glitches in previous years.

Society • April 4, 05:27 AM • 41747 views
Russia's record losses in March exceeded 35,000 military personnel and 270 air defense systems - Zelenskyy

In March, Russia lost over 35,000 soldiers and 274 air defense systems. Zelenskyy noted the effectiveness of drones and units in destroying the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 02:52 PM • 4335 views
"Magyar's Birds" destroyed "Buk-M1", fuel tanks and warehouses in Luhansk region - SBSVideo

Fighters of the "Magyar's Birds" unit hit an enemy "Buk-M1" complex with a drone. Fuel tanks and supply depots in the occupied areas were also destroyed.

Society • April 3, 11:31 AM • 3961 views
Flower business with fictitious individual entrepreneurs exposed in OdesaPhotoVideo

The businessman involved 60 dummy individual entrepreneurs to conceal income from flower sales. During the investigation, he reimbursed the state 10.6 million hryvnias in damages.

Society • April 3, 09:09 AM • 11269 views
Russia expands influence in Sahel through network of proxies and paid media - intelligence

Russia uses a network of proxy structures to recruit agents and place hundreds of sponsored materials in the Sahel. The goal is geopolitical influence in the region.

Politics • April 3, 08:00 AM • 5458 views
The HACC approved the agreement in the OPZ case, involving former MP Hranovskyi; over UAH 77.5 million will be returned to the state

The defendants in the OPZ case pleaded guilty and will compensate UAH 77. 5 million in damages. An additional UAH 50 million will be transferred to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine through UNITED24.

Crimes and emergencies • April 2, 03:50 PM • 2551 views
Four Orion UAVs, an An-72P, and a Mech radar station destroyed at an airfield in Crimea – "Madyar"Video

The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the HUR attacked the Kirovskoye airfield with middle strike FP-2 assets. Four Orion drones, an An-72P aircraft, and a Mech radar station were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 12:41 PM • 2776 views
Command is investigating the actions of the "Skelya" regiment with armored vehicles in the Pokrovsk direction - Air Assault ForcesPhoto

The military is conducting an official investigation into the operation of the 425th regiment in the Hryshyne area. The command urges to refrain from making assessments due to the risk to combat operations.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 08:28 AM • 28606 views
Enemy losses cross new psychological mark: General Staff data

The General Staff reported the elimination of 1,300 occupiers on April 1. Thus, the total number of enemy losses since the beginning of the full-scale war has exceeded 1.3 million people.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 04:44 AM • 4766 views
New German-Ukrainian Linza drones are ready for transfer to the Armed Forces of UkraineVideo

The joint venture QFI has completed the production of Linza drones within the framework of German-Ukrainian cooperation. The company plans to increase the serial production of the systems.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 01:01 AM • 22951 views
Pokrovsk direction is the hottest on the front, 291 attacks repelled in a week - Syrskyi

In the Pokrovsk direction, 291 enemy attacks were repelled in a week. Ukrainian forces stopped the occupiers' offensive near Hryshyne and Myrnohrad in several areas.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 03:59 PM • 3375 views
AFU are developing a network of underground stabilization points — Syrskyi spoke about new tasks for military medicine

The Commander-in-Chief reported 548 evacuation flights in March and the implementation of ground robots. Underground stabilization points are being built to protect medics.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 02:23 PM • 4057 views
EU announces another €1.4 billion for Ukraine from proceeds of Russian assets

The European Commission is directing funds to support public services and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The majority of the amount will go toward loan repayments, while 5% will be used for defense needs through the EPF.

Economy • April 1, 02:03 PM • 4666 views
Unit commander exposed in a 15-million scheme involving drones from the "Army of Drones" projectPhoto

The serviceman, together with accomplices, wrote off UAVs as lost and sold them online. With the proceeds, the defendants bought real estate and cars.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 10:30 AM • 3668 views
The Ministry of Defense has approved the new interceptor drone "Shvidun" for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.Photo

The Ukrainian drone "Shvidun" is capable of shooting down "Shaheds" at speeds exceeding 250 km/h. The apparatus has a range of 70 km and can ascend to an altitude of up to 6 km.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 12:14 PM • 4241 views
Commander-in-Chief of the AFU Syrskyi named the main effect of attacks on Russian oil and military facilities

Oleksandr Syrskyi explained the importance of attacks on Russia's oil and gas and defense infrastructure. This undermines the aggressor's military potential and financing.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 10:00 AM • 4550 views