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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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Ukrainian Armed Forces record 114 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day

Over the past day, 114 combat engagements were registered. The enemy carried out 73 air strikes and fired 4,928 times, Ukrainian forces destroyed over 1,220 occupants and a significant amount of equipment.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 05:39 AM • 113701 views
Plus 1200 occupants and 58 artillery systems: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army lost 1,220 soldiers, 6 tanks and 58 artillery systems. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war have amounted to about 590,920 people and a significant amount of equipment.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 05:10 AM • 61050 views
92 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the situation in the Pokrovsk sector remains the most intense - General Staff

There were 92 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting was in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 33 times, suffering significant losses.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 08:32 PM • 100743 views
Zelensky receives reports from Syrsky on "pushing the war into the aggressor's territory"

President Zelenskyy received several reports from Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi on the situation at the front. Zelenskyy noted the actions of the Defense Forces and thanked the units for pushing the war into the aggressor's territory.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 05:45 PM • 107682 views
More than UAH 1.5 billion in losses: 28 officials involved in embezzlement of funds allocated for defense exposed

Law enforcers exposed a large-scale scheme of embezzlement of budget funds for defense needs. 28 people are suspected of involvement in the crimes, the total amount of losses is over UAH 1.5 billion.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 05:22 PM • 61009 views
The US wants to understand Ukraine's strategy in the Kursk region of Russia - White House

The White House is in contact with Kyiv regarding the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operations in the Kursk region of Russia. The US emphasizes that Ukraine is not violating restrictions on the use of US weapons for cross-border strikes.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 03:48 PM • 102580 views
OCU thanks Kiper for appearance of Volodymyr the Great and Yaroslav the Wise streets in Odesa

The Odesa Eparchy of the OCU expressed gratitude for the renaming of streets in honor of Princes Volodymyr the Great and Yaroslav the Wise. The church thanked the community, authorities, and activists for preserving the memory of the prominent builders of Ukraine.

Politics • August 10, 03:30 PM • 45585 views
Russia wants to send mercenaries from state-owned companies to defend Kursk region - media

Russia is preparing to send employees of private security organizations to defend the Kursk region. This primarily concerns security guards from companies of state corporations, including Rosneft.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 02:50 PM • 92489 views
Ukrainian armed forces may have entered the village of Poros in Belgorod region: russia reacts

A video has been posted online showing Ukrainian soldiers claiming to be in the Russian village of Poroz. Analysts have confirmed the authenticity of the location, but the exact date of the shooting is unknown.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 02:22 PM • 84158 views
Over 70 combat engagements registered in the frontline, one third of them in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports 72 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy continues offensive actions, using aviation and artillery along the entire front line.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 01:56 PM • 44741 views
7 people detained for arson attacks on military vehicles and railways in a week

During the week, the police and the SBU detained 7 people who were setting fire to military vehicles and relay cabinets on the orders of Russia. The detainees include a foreigner and minors.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 07:55 AM • 42905 views
90 combat engagements were registered over the last day, the enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff reported 90 combat engagements over the past day. The most active fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 28 enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 05:46 AM • 35688 views
Plus 1160 occupants and 9 armored vehicles: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1160 soldiers, 9 armored vehicles and 69 artillery systems. In total, since the beginning of the war, the enemy has lost about 589,700 people and a significant amount of equipment.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 05:23 AM • 54819 views
For USD 5,000, he helped a citizen leave the territory of the TCC: a military man was detained in Ternopil region

The TCC serviceman demanded $5000 for helping a citizen avoid conscription and liability. He was detained after receiving the full amount, and the prosecutor's office filed a request for a preventive measure.

Crimes and emergencies • August 10, 01:47 AM • 40784 views
There are enough funds for the security and defense sector - Marchenko

The Minister of Finance of Ukraine said that there is enough money for the military. Due to delays in the supply of weapons at the beginning of the year, the government redirected funds from other sectors to purchase them.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 08:00 PM • 100460 views
Is Suja under the control of the Armed Forces? A video statement from the military is circulating online

A video has been posted online showing a group of fighters claiming that Ukrainian troops are in control of the Russian town of Sudzha. UNN is trying to confirm this information.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 04:45 PM • 37280 views
Over the past three days, it has been particularly effective: Zelensky on replenishment of the exchange fund

The President of Ukraine announced the successful replenishment of the exchange fund with prisoners over the past three days. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of releasing all Ukrainians from Russian captivity.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 04:26 PM • 38004 views
In July, Russians used chemical weapons against the Ukrainian Armed Forces more than 350 times

The Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 358 cases of Russian use of ammunition with hazardous chemical compounds in July. A total of 3,570 such incidents were recorded between February 15 and July 24.

Society • August 9, 02:07 PM • 27215 views
Estonian intelligence: Ukraine's progress in Kursk region will force Russia to redeploy troops

The deputy commander of the Estonian Military Intelligence Center said that Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region would force Russia to redeploy troops from other areas. The attack came as a surprise to Russian forces.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 02:04 PM • 30404 views
"Leaked" Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Pokrovsk: Russian agent sentenced to 13 years in prison

The SBU detained a local resident who was passing data on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the Pokrovsk district to Russian intelligence. The court found him guilty of collaboration and sentenced him to 13 years in prison with confiscation of property.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 01:29 PM • 23923 views
Ukraine orders eight field surgical complexes from Rheinmetall

The German company Rheinmetall has received an order for 8 field surgical complexes for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The deliveries are funded by the German government and will last from 2024 to 2026.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 12:45 PM • 20971 views
SBU: 16-year-old boy sets fire to Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicle in Dnipro on Russian order

The SBU detained a 16-year-old resident of Dnipro who set fire to an Armed Forces off-road vehicle ordered by Russia. The teenager planned several more arsons and now faces up to 8 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 11:37 AM • 60518 views
Occupants are planning an assault near the aggregate plant in Vovchansk - OTU "Kharkiv"

Russian troops are planning an assault in Vovchansk, particularly in the area of the aggregate plant. Additional personnel have been deployed and logistical support measures have been taken.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 11:24 AM • 44443 views
German politician considers the military operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Russia to be a norm of international law

Roderich Kiesewetter believes that the Ukrainian armed forces' offensive in Russia is justified under the UN Charter. The CDU expert noted that Ukraine's actions make military and strategic sense and can ease pressure in other parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 10:45 AM • 82150 views
The Ministry of Digital Transformation saved over UAH 3 billion on the purchase of drones for the Armed Forces

Thanks to cooperation with anti-corruption authorities, the Ministry of Digital Transformation saved more than UAH 3 billion on the purchase of drones for the Armed Forces. This allowed the Ministry to receive an additional 18,413 drones and return almost UAH 1.5 billion to the state.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 10:17 AM • 46844 views
In less than a day, we have already had 20 thousand successful downloads of "Army+" - Ministry of Defense

The Army+ mobile application for military personnel was launched on August 9. In less than a day, it received 20,000 successful downloads, which is a record for such systems in the Ukrainian military.

Society • August 9, 07:32 AM • 30863 views
Minus 700 KABs: ammunition depots detonate at Lipetsk-2 airfield after SBU drone strike

The SBU, in cooperation with the Armed Forces and the SSU, attacked the Russian military airfield Lipetsk-2. The strike caused the detonation of warehouses with more than 700 guided bombs and a large-scale fire on a large part of the airfield.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 07:18 AM • 31795 views
The General Staff confirms the destruction of a Russian military airfield in the Lipetsk region

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the successful destruction of the Lipetsk military airfield and air defense facilities in Russia on the night of August 9. The attack was carried out by the Ukrainian defense forces.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 07:10 AM • 29765 views
Overnight, 27 attack UAVs were shot down in the skies over Ukraine in seven regions

On the night of August 9, 2024, Ukraine shot down 27 Russian 'Shahed' attack drones. The attack was carried out from the Prymorsko-Akhtarsk area, and the drones were destroyed in seven regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 05:48 AM • 38212 views
Air Force warns of threat of attack drones in Kyiv region

An air alert has been declared in Kyiv region due to the threat of enemy attack drones. The Ukrainian Air Force calls on the public to be vigilant and follow safety rules.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 05:32 AM • 36440 views