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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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Occupants in Crimea are testing locals for “disloyalty” under the guise of military exercises - National Resistance Center

A new wave of filtration measures has begun in Crimea under the guise of the “Bars-Crimea” military exercises. The occupiers are tightening control over civilians planning to leave the occupied territories of Kherson region.

Society • September 19, 12:53 PM • 15894 views
Russian KABs targeted Kharkiv region defenders: Russian military intelligence agent detained

A 42-year-old Russian military intelligence agent who transmitted the coordinates of Ukrainian troops was detained in Kharkiv. The offender recorded the location of the Defense Forces and sent the data to a Russian curator.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 07:19 AM • 15719 views
187 combat engagements in the last day: the situation was the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector again

The enemy attacks Ukrainian positions with missile and air strikes. Ukrainian defenders hold back the onslaught, inflicting maximum losses on the enemy in all frontlines.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 05:44 AM • 15505 views
Zelensky on the situation in the Kursk region: we are keeping the situation on our foothold within the limits of calculations

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky reported on changes in the situation in the Kursk region. Zelenskyy said that the defense forces were keeping the situation at the bridgehead within their calculations, and that meetings with partners were being prepared.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 05:32 PM • 29757 views
Ukrainian metal detector “Khortich-1” is approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has authorized the use of a domestically produced pulse metal detector Khortych-1 in the defense forces. The device weighs just over 1 kg, detects explosive devices at a depth of over 0.5 m and operates for up to 6 hours on battery power.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 01:56 PM • 15000 views
FPV drones are being transported under the guise of “humanitarian convoys” for the occupiers: collaborators from Luhansk region are served with a notice of suspicion

The SBU served suspicion notices to three collaborators from Luhansk region for transporting FPV drones from Russia under the guise of humanitarian aid. They also organized the manufacture of explosive devices for the drones.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 01:49 PM • 15142 views
Kirovohrad region detains man who cheated relatives of fallen soldiers out of over a million hryvnias

The police detained a 46-year-old man who posed as a lieutenant colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and extorted money from the families of the fallen soldiers. The offender received about 20% of the state payments to the families.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 01:25 PM • 16126 views
KOZAK SYSTEM will give a big solo concert in Kyiv: details

On November 9, the Palace of Sports will host a concert by KOZAK SYSTEM under the slogan “Together to Victory”. The event emphasizes the importance of unity between the home front and the rear, as well as support for Ukrainian defenders.

Culture • September 18, 12:30 PM • 15931 views
Setting fire to a military vehicle: two underage girls exposed in Poltava region

Two girls aged 15 and 16 set fire to a car for the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the instructions of a “curator” who promised a reward. They face up to 8 years in prison for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces during a special period.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 11:21 AM • 15072 views
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive new improved sleeping bags: how they will differ

The Ministry of Defense will purchase new lighter sleeping bags with a water-repellent cover for the Armed Forces. They consist of three parts and are comfortable to use in any weather and temperature.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 08:52 AM • 68369 views
The Ministry of Social Policy has developed a draft law on basic social assistance and will soon submit it to the Parliament

The draft law on basic social assistance will make it easier to receive payments through Diia. The Deputy Minister of Social Policy said that the document will soon be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada.

Society • September 18, 08:44 AM • 13067 views
Ministry of Finance explains where UAH 500 billion will come from for military spending

The Verkhovna Rada approved an increase in spending for the Defense Forces by UAH 495. 3 billion. The Ministry of Finance expects support for the amendments to the Tax Code.

Economy • September 18, 08:31 AM • 15546 views
Traitor detained in Donetsk region, who was promised 1 million rubles by FSB for coordinates of Ukrainian Armed Forces combat positions near Pokrovsk

An AFU serviceman recruited by the FSB was detained in Donetsk region. He was collecting the coordinates of the Ukrainian army's combat positions near Pokrovsk in exchange for a promised reward of 1 million rubles.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 07:19 AM • 12861 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces repel 100 hostile attacks in Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors - General Staff on the situation at the front

Over the last day, 194 combat engagements took place, 100 of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 72 air strikes and fired 4,800 times, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 05:37 AM • 15893 views
Ukrainian Navy shoots down two Shahed-136 attack drones in the south

On the night of September 18, the Ukrainian Navy destroyed two enemy SHAHED-136 kamikaze drones in the south of the country. The drones were shot down during an air attack by the Russian occupiers.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 04:31 AM • 33047 views
Russians resume assaults in Donetsk region, particularly in the areas of Andriivka, Kalynivka and Ivanivske

Occupants are trying to storm the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in Donetsk region. Active fighting is taking place in the areas of Andriivka, Kalynivka and Ivanivske, the enemy is using artillery, mortars and FPV drones.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 04:16 PM • 16863 views
Another explosion occurs in the Rostov region at an oil depot attacked by Ukrainian drones the day before

A new explosion occurs at an oil depot in the Rostov region of Russia attacked by Ukrainian drones. The fire has been going on for two days, 18 firefighters have been injured, and a state of emergency has been declared.

Society • August 19, 10:59 AM • 29774 views
IRIS-T air defense systems, drones and ammunition: Germany allocates new aid to Ukraine

Germany has handed over a new batch of military equipment and supplies to Ukraine. The transfer includes the IRIS-T air defense system, drones, ammunition, armored vehicles and small arms.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 10:38 AM • 34289 views
Budget expenditures increased by 10% this year: what was spent on the most

The total expenditures of the state budget of Ukraine in January-July 2024 amounted to UAH 1. 8 trillion, which is 10.3% more than last year. Most of the funds were allocated for wages, social security and support for the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 10:31 AM • 28915 views
Defense forces do everything necessary to protect Toretsk - Syrskyi

Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported heavy fighting in the Pokrovsk sector and the defense of Toretsk. The Ukrainian military is also achieving new results in the Kursk region and replenishing the exchange fund.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 10:21 AM • 22179 views
The situation in Donetsk region, the Kursk operation, and the missile program: Zelensky listens to Syrsky's report

The President of Ukraine discussed the situation in Donetsk region and the operation in Kursk region with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Zelenskyy also heard a report on Ukraine's missile program.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 10:09 AM • 75783 views
Ministry of Defense authorizes delivery of Swedish armored personnel carrier PbV 302

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the delivery of the Swedish armored personnel carrier PbV 302. The vehicle has powerful weapons, reinforced armor and is capable of overcoming difficult off-road and water obstacles.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 09:26 AM • 23368 views
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ATO veterans deny NABU's accusations in the case of ex-Minister Mykola Solskyi

ATO soldiers denied NABU's accusations against former Minister Solsky. They claim that they received land plots without conditions and are free to dispose of them.

Crimes and emergencies • August 19, 09:15 AM • 64438 views
Air Force warns of Russian Tu-95MS activity

Six Tu-95MS bombers were spotted flying from the Olenya airfield to the southeast. The Air Force calls for not ignoring air raid warnings in case of a missile threat.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 09:08 AM • 24335 views
Granting Ukrainian citizenship to foreign volunteers: Parliament may soon adopt a law

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing to adopt a bill on granting Ukrainian citizenship to foreigners serving in the Armed Forces and other security agencies. The draft law also provides for a simplified procedure for their family members.

Society • August 19, 08:52 AM • 35328 views
Replenishment of the exchange fund, ISW report and minus bridges: the situation in the Kursk region

Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavlyuk, Commander of the Ukrainian Army, reported on the successful completion of tasks in the Kursk sector and the replenishment of the exchange fund for the return of Ukrainian soldiers from captivity. Meanwhile, ISW confirms further advancement of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, and Russian “military commanders” claim to have allegedly destroyed the third bridge over the Seim River in the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 08:38 AM • 23674 views
General Staff: 145 combat engagements over the day, almost a third in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 145 combat engagements in the frontline, almost a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy carried out 79 air strikes and over 4,600 attacks, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 05:43 AM • 55665 views
Ukraine shoots down 11 Russian Shahed drones

Russian occupants launched 11 Shahed attack UAVs in Ukraine. All the drones were shot down by air defense forces in different regions of the country, including Mykolaiv, Kyiv and Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 04:30 AM • 45856 views
The Washington Post announced the arrival of its journalists in Suja

The Washington Post reported on the visit of its journalists to Suzha, accompanied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The journalists interviewed at least a dozen local residents and documented the extent of Ukrainian control.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 02:19 AM • 40989 views
Azov soldiers show combat robot “Rage 2.0” to the brigade's armory

The Azov Brigade has presented the Lyut 2. 0 combat platform for reconnaissance and fire support. The robot has a machine gun, 20 km of range, 3 days of autonomous operation and class 4 protection.

War in Ukraine • August 18, 06:08 PM • 37042 views