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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 the east are trying to stretch the forces and means of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to attack in different directions - spokesman of the Khortytsia unit

As of morning, 38 hostile attacks took place in the eastern operational zone.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 01:25 PM • 43865 views
The Ministry of Defense stated that there are no automatic fines for failure to update data in the TCC

About 3 million citizens have updated their military records, but not all of them will be called up for military service, as the Armed Forces' need for recruits is much lower.

Society • July 14, 10:22 AM • 32588 views
Not all citizens who have updated their personal data will be called up for military service - Defense Ministry

About 3 million citizens have updated their military records, but not all of them will be called up for military service, as the need for conscription is much lower.

Society • July 14, 09:55 AM • 37931 views
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed 2 guided missiles and 4 reconnaissance drones overnight

Air defense forces in eastern Ukraine shot down two guided missiles and four reconnaissance drones overnight.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 06:53 AM • 39390 views
Over the last day 160 combat engagements were registered

Over the last day, 160 combat engagements were registered in various sectors of the frontline, the most intense situation was near Novooleksandrivka in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 05:44 AM • 74332 views
Aviation and Missile Forces of the Defense Forces conducted 12 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted 12 attacks on enemy positions, hitting 4 artillery systems, 2 electronic warfare/radar stations and 1 Pantsyr-S1 anti-aircraft missile system.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 05:20 AM • 43848 views
Plus 1320 occupants and 7 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 559,090 personnel and 8,206 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 05:08 AM • 41867 views
Ukrainian army recruitment center opened in Odesa

A recruiting center for joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine has opened in Odesa, offering advice and assistance in choosing positions that match civilian skills for men and women aged 18 to 60.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 07:39 PM • 99924 views
Large-scale air alert announced in Ukraine due to MiG-31K takeoff

An air alert is declared throughout Ukraine due to the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 08:20 AM • 29205 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion was reportedly heard in Kharkiv, probably outside the city, while the Ukrainian Air Force warned of tactical aircraft launching the KAB in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 07:57 AM • 25137 views
Ukrainian aviation carried out 11 strikes against the enemy over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian aviation, missile forces and artillery conducted 11 strikes against Russian troops, destroying 3 air defense systems, 1 artillery system and causing losses of 1,120 personnel, 8 tanks, 24 armored vehicles, 58 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, 34 UAVs, 52 vehicles and 13 pieces of special equipment.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 05:25 AM • 24402 views
Air defense shoots down four drones at night in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions

During nighttime attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, air defense forces shot down four enemy drones, and one drone left Ukrainian airspace in the direction of Belarus.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 04:54 AM • 27125 views
Plus 1120 occupants and 8 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 557,770 personnel and 8,199 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 04:16 AM • 29808 views
Ukrainian defense forces drive Russian army out of Sotnytsia Kozachok in Kharkiv region

Ukraine's armed forces drove the Russian army out of the village of Sotnytsia Kozachok in Kharkiv region, while the Russian army advanced near several settlements in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 09:11 PM • 82547 views
Ukraine receives €2 million worth of network equipment from Luxembourg and Denmark to strengthen cybersecurity

Luxembourg and Denmark have provided the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine with network equipment and licenses worth more than €2 million to improve network security and facilitate the implementation of information systems.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 07:53 PM • 30975 views
State Border Guard Service temporarily bans all tourists from climbing Pip Ivan and a number of other routes

The State Border Guard Service temporarily bans all tourists from climbing Pip Ivan and a number of other routes in Verkhovyna district due to additional temporary restrictions imposed in Zelenskiy and Biloberetska communities.

Society • July 12, 07:34 PM • 62985 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion was reportedly heard in Kharkiv, possibly outside the city, while the Ukrainian Air Force warned of possible air strikes on frontline areas.

Society • July 12, 07:16 PM • 33416 views
Introduction of innovative combat unmanned and robotic platforms into the army: Syrsky makes statement

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi spoke about the successful testing of the integrated use of ground and airborne robotic and unmanned systems in real combat, emphasizing the priority of introducing innovative combat unmanned and robotic platforms in the troops as soon as possible.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 06:52 PM • 31429 views
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 3.2 billion to the State Special Communications Service for the purchase of defense equipment

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 3. 2 billion to the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection for the purchase of defense equipment.

Economy • July 12, 04:55 PM • 23168 views
Work is underway to consolidate support for Ukraine: Syrsky comments on results of NATO summit

At the NATO summit in Washington, Ukraine received commitments from partner countries to provide lethal weapons systems, modern air defense systems, and stable and uninterrupted supplies of missiles and ammunition to support its security against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 03:36 PM • 25112 views
A student from Mykolaiv who passed information about the Armed Forces of Ukraine to russians for 2 thousand hryvnias was sentenced to 10 years in prison

A 21-year-old student from Mykolaiv was sentenced to 10 years in prison for passing information about the locations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to russia for mercenary reasons.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 02:20 PM • 26500 views
Relay cabinets set on fire at Ukrzaliznytsia facilities: FSB saboteurs detained

The Security Service of Ukraine detained three FSB saboteurs who set fire to relay cabinets on railroad tracks in Kharkiv and Rivne regions in an attempt to block the movement of Ukrainian military trains.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 08:10 AM • 18439 views
A cruise missile and two other targets were destroyed in Cherkasy region, and there are damages due to the enemy attack

Overnight, air defense systems in Cherkasy region destroyed a cruise missile, another unidentified target and an aerial target over Zolotonosha disctrict, causing a fire in dry vegetation, damage to power lines and smashed windows in houses.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 06:17 AM • 24722 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces: Enemy attack UAVs continue to move

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, enemy attack drones continue to move in several regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 12:51 AM • 106465 views
Invaders advance near Vozdvyzhenka and Rozdolivka - DeepState

According to DeepState, the enemy advanced near Vozdvyzhenka and Rozdolivka.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 11:06 PM • 29055 views
Enemy attack drones spotted in Mykolaiv region

Enemy attack drones have been spotted in Mykolaiv region, the Ukrainian Air Force reports.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 08:44 PM • 24375 views
An air alert has been announced throughout Ukraine: An enemy MiG-31K has been spotted taking off

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that it had recorded the takeoff of a MiG-31K fighter jet.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 07:54 PM • 28701 views
Air Force warns of "Shahed" movement in several regions of Ukraine

Four groups of Russian kamikaze drones are moving across different regions of northern and central Ukraine, heading west and southwest.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 04:44 PM • 23236 views
The Netherlands allocated 20 million euros for the purchase of FPV drones for the Armed Forces

The Netherlands will contribute 20 million euros to the Coalition's joint drone development fund to purchase about one million first-person attack drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 11:49 AM • 24324 views
Ammunition and anti-drone systems: Lithuania handed over a new batch of military aid to Ukraine

Lithuania has delivered another batch of military aid to Ukraine, including ammunition, anti-drone systems and folding beds, continuing its long-term support worth €1 billion, for which €641 million has already been provided.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 10:55 AM • 24569 views