$42.250.09
49.470.12
Electricity outage schedules

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
News by theme
An explosion occurred in Sumy - media

The sound of an explosion was heard in Sumy, and an air alert was declared in the city and region. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of enemy tactical aircraft activity in the northeast.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 06:46 AM • 68691 views
Ukrainian General Staff on the situation in the frontline: one third of combat actions took place in the Pokrovsk sector over the last day

Over the last day, 133 combat engagements took place, one third of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian troops repelled 41 enemy attacks, the enemy launched seven missile and 50 air strikes.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 05:56 AM • 29361 views
Ukrainian Navy shoots down three Shahed-136 kamikaze drones

Units of the Ukrainian Navy successfully destroyed three enemy 'SHAHED-136' kamikaze drones during a night air attack by Russian occupiers. The command noted the high skill and professionalism of the military who continue to defend Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 03:46 AM • 29524 views
General Staff: 108 combat engagements took place since the beginning of the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 108 combat engagements over the day. Ukrainian defenders are successfully repelling enemy attacks at the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other directions.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 02:50 AM • 35925 views
Sounds of explosions can be heard in Khmelnitsky region

On the night of August 6, explosions were heard in the Khmelnitsky region during an air alert. The air forces of the armed forces of Ukraine reported that groups of attack UAVs changed course from the Rivne region to Khmelnitsky.

Society • August 5, 11:06 PM • 26512 views
Skyeton launches production of drones in Slovakia for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ukrainian company Skyeton opens a plant in Slovakia for the production of ACS-3/Raybird-3 reconnaissance drones. the new plant will be able to produce 25 systems per year, complementing 100 systems manufactured in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 09:44 PM • 30884 views
Ukraine presents new unmanned systems to save soldiers ' lives-General Staff

New unmanned systems of Ukrainian production are presented at the AFU training ground. These technologies are designed to compensate for the numerical superiority of the enemy and save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers, becoming an effective alternative to traditional weapons.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 07:33 PM • 67181 views
In the southern direction, the enemy does not have large resources, so it attacks with small infantry units - Likhovaya

In the southern direction, the enemy uses only small infantry units without armored vehicles. There is a high intensity of artillery attacks, airstrikes and the use of drones on both sides.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 04:14 PM • 27143 views
Fighting continues in 10 locations in the Pokrovsky direction, 7 clashes occur near Toretsk and New York- General Staff

In the Pokrovsky direction, fighting continues in 10 locations, the Russian army made 21 assault attempts. In the Turkish direction - 7 clashes near Toretsk and New York.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 01:54 PM • 32692 views
The Ministry of defense allowed the Ukrainian tower for M113 to be used in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ukrainian modification of the turret module for the M113 armored personnel carrier has been codified and approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new armored turret protects against bullets and debris, can be installed on all modifications of the M113.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 01:34 PM • 30515 views
Russia could spy on the training of the Ukrainian military in Britain-mass media

Russian spies allegedly used drones to monitor British military bases. The goal was to obtain information about the secret training program of Ukrainian soldiers in the framework of operation Interflex.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 01:11 PM • 26075 views
Defeat of the Rostov-on-Don submarine: partisans recorded the visit of "important guests" to check the coast of Sevastopol

Atesh partisans discovered the arrival of a helicopter with "important guests" to Cape Chersonesos after the destruction of the Rostov-on-Don submarine. The purpose of the visit was to find those responsible and prevent future attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 12:39 PM • 22852 views
The National Security Committee supported the draft law on the abolition of mobilization of persons under 25 years of age

The National Security and Defense Committee supported draft law 11379-d, which prohibits the mobilization of men under 25. The document provides for the right to exemption for those who have already been mobilized due to a legal conflict.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 12:09 PM • 31246 views
Enemy increased use of FPV drones in Chernihiv and Sumy regions

A spokesman for the Siversk unit reported an increase in enemy use of FPV drones and attack UAVs in Sumy and Chernihiv regions. The enemy also continues to shell the border and conduct reconnaissance activities. The situation is tense but under control.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 11:31 AM • 30683 views
In Dnipropetrovs'k region, fraudsters send fake letters to entrepreneurs on behalf of RMA

The head of the Dnipro RMA warned of fraudulent letters urging businesses to help the Armed Forces. The criminals use the name of the RMA and refer to the legislation to convince them.

Crimes and emergencies • August 5, 10:36 AM • 13385 views
Khmelnytskyi region detains leader of gang that set fire to TCC cars on Russia's order

In Khmelnytskyi region, a criminal group that set fire to the official vehicles of the Defense Forces on the instructions of Russian intelligence was neutralized. The leader of the gang was detained and faces up to 10 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 10:15 AM • 30904 views
Rally near the TCR in Kovel: two proceedings opened

Two criminal proceedings have been opened in Volyn region over the events near the TCR in Kovel on August 3. The police are identifying those involved in the incident and clarifying the details of the incident.

Society • August 5, 09:37 AM • 13563 views
In Vovchansk, Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed a Russian enemy BMP with its crew and troops

Ukrainian troops destroyed a Russian BMP-2 with a crew and troops in Vovchansk. There were 11 combat engagements in the last day, the enemy lost 137 people and 33 pieces of equipment.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 08:06 AM • 101870 views
SBU uncovers large-scale FSB agent network in 6 regions

The SBU detained 9 Russian agents who were collecting intelligence for missile strikes on Ukraine. The detainees include officials, managers and a student who operated in different regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 07:21 AM • 43235 views
General Staff: 124 combat engagements in 24 hours, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Toretsk sectors

There were 124 combat engagements in the frontline. Most enemy attacks were repelled in the Pokrovske and Toretske sectors. The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck 14 times at Russian troop concentrations.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 05:46 AM • 35314 views
UKRAINIAN ARMED FORCES: Ukraine's Armed Forces eliminate 1180 russian servicemen over 24 hours

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of the invaders over the day. The enemy destroyed 1180 soldiers, 6 tanks, 31 armored personnel carriers and 69 artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 05:00 AM • 36528 views
Air defense works on enemy drone in Sumy region

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports on the work of air defense in Sumy region. The Ukrainian military is countering an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle in the region.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 04:45 AM • 33180 views
The enemy is attacking: enemy aircraft activity in the east

The Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy tactical aircraft activity in the east.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 03:02 AM • 38931 views
Invader advances in several areas of Donetsk region - DeepState

According to DeepState, enemy troops advanced in Pivnichne, Zalizne, Zhelanne, Serhiivka, Ivanivka, near Lysychne and Zhelanne. Ukrainian defense forces withdrew from the Stupky Holubovski-2 tract.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 10:36 PM • 34428 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 103 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the hottest fighting in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 103 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovsk sector. The terrorist country launched 42 air strikes, used 515 kamikaze drones and fired 3400 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 08:21 PM • 34358 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces will be able to shoot down more missiles and aircraft after receiving F-16 - Syrsky

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that the F-16s will allow them to shoot down more russian missiles and aircraft. He thanked the allies for the decision to provide the fighters, which will help save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 05:07 PM • 92569 views
Zelenskyy proposes to discuss with NATO neighbors the creation of a coalition to shoot down russian missiles

The President instructed diplomats to explore the possibility of forming a coalition of neighboring NATO member states to shoot down russian missiles over Ukraine. Zelenskyy proposes to consider this issue at a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council.

Politics • August 4, 04:10 PM • 61055 views
DIU identifies war criminals from among the crew of Tu-22M3 bomber destroyed in April

Ukrainian intelligence identified four crew members of the downed Tu-22M3 bomber. Two of them survived the ejection, two were killed. The plane was shot down at a distance of 308 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 01:49 PM • 44708 views
Volyn TCC commented on the conflict in Kovel: they talk about the influence of russian special services

The Volyn TCC responded to the protests in Kovel, where people demanded the release of three men. They claimed that the situation was used by russian special services to destabilize.

Crimes and emergencies • August 4, 01:08 PM • 28946 views
Mobilization of men aged 18 to 25: the Verkhovna Rada Committee plans to fix the legislative conflict

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security has drafted a bill to resolve a conflict regarding the mobilization of men aged 18-25. The draft law bans conscription of this category.

Society • August 4, 09:13 AM • 74142 views