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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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Weather in Kursk region makes Russian equipment an easy target for the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Due to falling leaves, the occupiers cannot hide their equipment in the Kursk region. The 80th Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues to successfully perform combat missions on Russian territory.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 09:57 AM • 15003 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy Russian Buk-M3 and radar in occupied Luhansk region

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have successfully engaged a Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system and destroyed an enemy radar in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region. The targets were located tens of kilometers from the front line.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 09:02 AM • 16755 views
The Ministry of Defense has introduced new quality standards for uniforms for the Armed Forces

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced new quality control standards for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Samples will be tested according to modern international methods at all stages of production.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 04:08 PM • 19830 views
TCC clarifies rules for conscription of men aged 50-60 in Ukraine

The Volyn CCC confirmed the possibility of drafting men aged 50-60 for military service during mobilization. The main criteria are health, military specialty and experience.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 02:15 PM • 37328 views
In the frontline 101 battles since the beginning of the day: where the enemy is attacking most actively

There were 101 combat engagements in the frontline, half of them in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors. Most attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 30, and in the Liman sector - 21.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 01:56 PM • 17346 views
Recruiting at "Reserve+" received more than 2,500 applications in less than a week

In less than a week after the launch of recruitment, Reserve+ received more than 2,500 applications. The system is becoming an ecosystem of services for people liable for military service and military units.

Society • October 24, 01:44 PM • 18061 views
SBU detains blogger and military officer who transmitted information about the Armed Forces via Telegram

In Kharkiv region, two FSB agents were exposed who were collecting coordinates of the Ukrainian Armed Forces positions. A radio telegraph operator was recruited through the promise of a relationship, and a blogger administered a hostile Telegram channel.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 01:13 PM • 20161 views
The National Guard has named a section of the front that has been stabilized

Ukrainian troops repel infantry assaults and launch counterattacks in the north of Kharkiv region. GUR units successfully liberated a forest area near Liptsy and the village of Kruglyakivka.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 01:05 PM • 18867 views
Ministry of Defense: audit of spare parts as US military aid found no significant deviations

Ukraine's Defense Ministry and the Pentagon conducted an audit of U. S. spare parts for the Armed Forces. No significant deviations in the accounting and use of international military assistance were found.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 11:12 AM • 33837 views
Cash in circulation decreased by UAH 4.4 billion: the NBU gave the reason

The NBU attributes the decline in cash to seasonal factors, although the total amount of cash in circulation has increased by UAH 32. 1 billion since the beginning of the year.

Society • October 24, 11:02 AM • 16051 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with 4 missiles and 50 UAVs, 40 drones downed

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 50 drones and 4 missiles. Defense forces shot down 40 UAVs in different regions, 7 were lost and 3 were recovered. The missiles did not reach their targets, and combat operations continue.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 05:53 AM • 36270 views
General Staff: 148 combat engagements in 24 hours, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 148 combat engagements were registered. The enemy carried out 89 air strikes, fired over 4,000 rounds of fire and engaged over 1,500 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 05:43 AM • 28158 views
“They will be a legitimate target of the Armed Forces": White House confirms sending 3,000 troops to DPRK

The White House confirms sending 3,000 North Korean troops to Russia. The US stated that if they participate in a war against Ukraine, they will become legitimate targets for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 09:53 PM • 92755 views
132 combat engagements took place in the frontline: the most intense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors - General Staff

Over the last day, 132 combat engagements took place, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy launched 73 air strikes, carried out more than 610 drone attacks and about 3,000 shelling incidents.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 07:37 PM • 39655 views
Are rapists being mobilized? The Ministry of Defense will inspect the Obukhiv Military Training Center amid another scandal

The Main Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defense will conduct an inspection of the Obukhiv Military Training Center due to the scandal with the mobilization of rape suspects. If any signs of a crime are found, the materials will be transferred to the State Bureau of Investigation.

Crimes and emergencies • October 23, 03:27 PM • 18301 views
Rape of a 14-year-old girl in Zakarpattia: the suspects decided to mobilize, the Ministry of Defense assures that they were refused

Two 18-year-old rape suspects were denied mobilization to the Armed Forces. The Ministry of Defense will conduct an inspection of the Obukhiv military recruitment center, which accepted their requests for voluntary mobilization.

Society • October 23, 02:57 PM • 20998 views
Ukrainian military will eat more seasonal fruits and vegetables next year: what is known

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will increase purchases of farm products for the military starting in 2025. This will provide the Armed Forces with more fresh fruits and vegetables.

Society • October 23, 08:02 AM • 13866 views
SBU announces detention of Russian GRU agents preparing terrorist attack in Kyiv: 20-year-old girl among recruits

The SBU reported that two agents of a Russian GRU who were preparing a terrorist attack in Kyiv were detained. The attackers planned to detonate an improvised explosive device in a crowded place in the capital to spread panic, the SBU said.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 07:15 AM • 20615 views
There is one hostile Russian ship in the Black Sea, no Kalibr cruise missile carriers

There is one Russian ship in the Black Sea that does not carry cruise missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 ships with Kalibrs capable of launching up to 28 missiles.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 04:04 AM • 58118 views
There were 122 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 122 combat engagements in the frontline. The situation is the most tense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy is concentrating its main offensive efforts.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 07:53 PM • 47164 views
SBU detains organizers of draft evasion in Kyiv and Vinnytsia, including lawyer, military registration and enlistment commission official and fraudster

Organizers of mobilization evasion schemes were detained in Kyiv and Vinnytsia region. Among the detainees are a lawyer, a military registration and enlistment office official, and a fraudster who helped evade conscription by using forged documents.

Crimes and emergencies • October 22, 03:17 PM • 21320 views
An unexploded part of a Russian air-to-surface missile is found on the territory of Chernihiv region

An unexploded warhead of a Russian air-to-surface missile was found on agricultural land in Chernihiv region. Police explosive experts neutralized the munition by detonating it.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 12:57 PM • 15600 views
Syrsky and Pentagon chief discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi met with Pentagon Chief Austin. They discussed the strengthening of air defense and the capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 12:00 PM • 16361 views
Not only for alcohol, but also for the military: the CPD explained what distilleries in rf are for, and why they are under attack

In Russia, 4 distilleries used to produce fuel and explosives for military purposes were attacked. The CPJ explains the logic behind the attacks on these strategic facilities.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 06:44 AM • 14113 views
107 combat engagements in the frontline: most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 107 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous enemy attacks in various sectors, including Kupyansk, Lyman, Kramatorsk and others.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 08:00 PM • 42238 views
Comedian and soldier Viktor Rozovyi performed a symbolic kick in the match between Rukh and Karpaty

Viktor Rozovyi, a soldier with the 3rd Brigade, made the first shot in the Rukh vs. The comedian is undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a severe shrapnel wound to his head at the front.

Society • October 21, 06:26 PM • 25622 views
Umerov and Austin discussed the Victory Plan and investments in the Ukrainian defense industry

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov met with Pentagon Chief Austin. They discussed the situation on the frontline, the implementation of the Victory Plan, and attracting American investment in Ukraine's defense industry.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 05:22 PM • 30574 views
Detained, allegedly for cooperation with the AFU, and raped: Russian soldiers have been found to be involved in violence in Chernihiv region

Three Russian servicemen have been notified of being suspected of unlawful detention and sexual violence against a civilian woman in the village of Yahidne. The occupants ill-treated the victim, accusing her of collaborating with the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 03:04 PM • 38555 views
Over a week, more than 140 means of aerial reconnaissance and attack were destroyed

Over the past week, the air defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces neutralized 141 enemy aerial reconnaissance and attack vehicles. The destroyed UAVs include Shahed, Orlan, Lancet, Merlin and others.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 02:19 PM • 18542 views
Two more groups of arsonists of AFU vehicles and relay cabinets exposed in Ukraine

Law enforcement officers detained two groups that were setting fire to Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles and relay cabinets on the orders of Russia. The detainees include five people, including two minors, who face up to 15 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • October 21, 01:47 PM • 17386 views