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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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russian losses over the day: Ukrainian Armed Forces killed 1480 occupants on November 26

Over the past day, the invaders lost 1,480 troops, 6 tanks and 20 armored vehicles. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 733,830 personnel.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 05:41 AM • 18997 views
General Staff: 185 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the enemy is most active in two sectors

Over the last day, 185 combat engagements took place in the frontline, including 51 in the Pokrovske and 45 in the Kurakhove sectors.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 12:34 AM • 18319 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion was reported in Kharkiv. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the possibility of ballistic missile attacks from the east.

Society • November 25, 10:27 PM • 17347 views
Umerov held a video conference with defense ministers of 5 countries: what was discussed

The Ukrainian Defense Minister discussed the key needs of the Armed Forces with his colleagues from Germany, France, Italy, the UK and Poland. Umerov emphasized the need for faster and more effective support from partners.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 08:36 PM • 60641 views
The White House confirms Ukraine's right to use ATACMS in Russia

US National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby officially recognized the lifting of restrictions on Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with ATACMS missiles. Biden approved Ukraine's use of these missiles for attacks in Russia, despite Moscow's threats.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 06:32 PM • 38627 views
Third assault force clears village in Kharkiv region of occupants: new batch of prisoners

The third assault brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated the village of Kopanky in Kharkiv region and captured soldiers from the 1st Tank Army of the Russian Federation. During the retreat, the occupiers fired 152-caliber artillery at each other.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 05:32 PM • 26325 views
Servicemen will be able to receive transfer order numbers through Army+

The Ministry of Defense has launched a new feature in the Army+ app to receive transfer order numbers. During the 10 days of the service's operation, the military submitted 4,500 reports, of which 900 were approved.

Society • November 25, 04:50 PM • 19521 views
Media: An ally of anti-corruption activist Shabunin is among MPs who supported the commutation of sentences for corrupt officials

Anastasia Radina supported the draft law that abolishes confiscation of property as an additional punishment for corruption crimes. Vitaliy Shabunin, her former supervisor at the AntAC, was outraged by this vote.

Politics • November 25, 03:22 PM • 17686 views
International Drone Coalition: support for Ukraine will reach €1.8 billion

Latvia and the United Kingdom lead the International Drone Coalition, which will support Ukraine with €1. 8 billion in 2024. The Coalition has a €83 million Joint Fund for the purchase of drones and the development of their production.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 02:49 PM • 18722 views
“Kurakhove direction is the most difficult now": Zelensky listens to Syrsky's report on the hottest spots on the frontline

Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi briefed the President on the situation in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and the Kursk sector. The most difficult situation is now in the Kurakhove sector, where work is underway to strengthen positions.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 12:50 PM • 20992 views
There are no grounds to talk about new changes in mobilization - MP

MP Fedir Venislavskyi said that no radical changes to the mobilization process are currently planned. The only change concerns the postponement for relatives of fallen soldiers.

Society • November 25, 10:33 AM • 17082 views
Ukraine's air defense shoots down 71 of 145 Russian drones during massive attack

On the night of November 25, Russia attacked Ukraine with 145 drones from different directions. Air defense forces managed to shoot down 71 drones in 14 regions, and another 71 were lost to electronic warfare.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 09:36 AM • 15809 views
russia is working to create swarms of “shaheds” that would deplete Ukrainian air defense - The Guardian

According to the newspaper's sources, russia is working on introducing AI to coordinate swarms of drones to overwhelm Ukrainian air defense. To counteract this, Ukraine is developing FPV drones capable of shooting down “chessmen.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 08:42 AM • 16051 views
Syrsky ordered the creation of recruiting units in each brigade

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ordered the creation of full-time recruiting units in each brigade. Commanders will be able to recruit volunteers directly without applying to the military recruitment center.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 08:17 AM • 15412 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa amid air raid alert - mayor

On Monday, an explosion was heard in Odesa, as reported by the city's mayor, Hennadiy Trukhanov. Prior to that, an enemy reconnaissance drone was spotted in the direction of the city, which was targeted by the air defense system.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 07:54 AM • 13922 views
Occupants' losses over the day: more than 1600 troops and hundreds of pieces of equipment destroyed

Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1610 Russian servicemen and destroyed a significant amount of equipment. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 732,350 personnel.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 05:38 AM • 18140 views
General Staff: 198 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector

There were 198 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The enemy made the most attacks in the Kurakhove sector - 57 attempts to break through near 9 localities.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 09:55 PM • 35497 views
122 combat engagements in the last day: occupants attack most actively in the Kurakhove sector

To date, 122 combat engagements with Russian troops have been recorded. The highest activity is observed in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy carried out 34 attacks.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 03:05 PM • 30523 views
Occupants in Toretsk shot two local women and wounded a man with an assault rifle in an apartment

In Toretsk, russian soldiers entered an apartment and opened fire on civilians with an assault rifle. Two women died on the spot, a man was injured in the shoulder and collarbone.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 02:16 PM • 30941 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hit occupants' S-400 radar station in Kursk region

Units of the missile forces of the Ukrainian armed forces successfully attacked the positions of the anti-aircraft missile division of the Russian Federation in the Kursk region. A radar station of the S-400 air defense system, which was used to shell civilian targets, was destroyed.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 08:59 AM • 24499 views
There were 224 combat engagements in the frontline: 49 attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 224 combat engagements with the Russian invaders over the last day, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 55. The enemy lost 167 troops and equipment in this sector.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 10:48 PM • 36435 views
Generals should be in the trenches: Zelenskyy on new approaches to managing the Armed Forces

The President stated the need to reduce bureaucracy in the army and bring generals closer to soldiers in the trenches.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 05:23 PM • 34817 views
Storm Shadow strikes Kursk region: Russian lieutenant general and hundreds of North Korean soldiers killed

A missile strike on a sanatorium in the Kursk region killed 18 Russian servicemen, including Lt. Gen. Solodchuk. It is also reported that 33 Russian servicemen were wounded and 500 North Korean soldiers were killed.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 01:47 PM • 37201 views
New rules for mobilization reservations: what has changed and how long will the deferral be in effect

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved updated rules for reserving persons liable for military service, which will be in effect until February 28, 2025. Electronic data exchange between registers and new reporting requirements for employers are being introduced.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 11:40 AM • 59852 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces deny information about the presence of DPRK military in Kharkiv region

The Kharkiv Operational Tactical Directorate denied the information about the presence of North Korean troops in the region. The message was spread by an unofficial person acting outside his or her competence.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 09:15 PM • 32055 views
Ombudsman appeals to the UN over the shooting of prisoners of war near Vuhledar

Dmytro Lubinets sent letters to the UN and the ICRC regarding the shooting of five captured Ukrainian soldiers near Vuhledar. According to the prosecutor's office, the occupiers killed the unarmed Ukrainian soldiers after capturing them.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 05:47 PM • 26033 views
Britain will continue military support for Ukraine: what Syrsky and Radakin discussed

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi met with British Chief of Defense Staff Radakin. Britain confirmed further logistical assistance and training for the Ukrainian military.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 04:46 PM • 21733 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces shoot down 64 enemy drones in the sky over Ukraine today

Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 64 enemy drones out of 114 launched across the country. 41 UAVs were lost in the area, and two flew in the direction of Belarus and Russia.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 04:04 PM • 17371 views
Occupants shoot five more captured Ukrainian servicemen near Vuhledar - Prosecutor General's Office

The Russian military shot five captured Ukrainian defenders near Vuhledar. The prosecutor's office opened a war crime investigation into the killing of unarmed prisoners of war.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 03:34 PM • 17295 views
Prosecutor General's Office: two executed prisoners of war in Pokrovsk sector identified

Law enforcers have identified two Ukrainian prisoners of war shot by Russians on November 10 near the village of Novodmitrivka. The investigation into the shooting of three more Ukrainian servicemen is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 12:53 PM • 18464 views