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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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Russia keeps one missile carrier in the Black Sea

There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a volley of up to 4 missiles. There is also one Russian ship in the Mediterranean with 8 Kalibr missiles.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 04:51 AM • 60833 views
Australia to provide Ukraine with 14 military boats to strengthen maritime defense

Australia will provide Ukraine with 14 fast and maneuverable boats worth $14 million. This is part of the military aid that has totaled more than $1.3 billion since the beginning of the war.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 03:11 AM • 122989 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces incurred 226 combat engagements in the frontline, 84 of them in the Kurakhove sector - General Staff

There were 226 combat engagements in the frontline, 84 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The occupants carried out 11 air strikes, 206 kamikaze attacks and almost 2,400 attacks on Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 09:26 PM • 21357 views
Occupants in Donetsk region use civilian trucks to transport weapons - guerrillas

Russians are using civilian trucks with reinforced suspension to transport weapons and ammunition in the Donetsk region. The ATES guerrilla movement reports an increase in the number of such camouflaged trucks.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 07:22 PM • 31676 views
Zelensky told about the results of the three-month operation of the Armed Forces in Kursk region

The Ukrainian armed forces have been holding the sanitary zone in the Kursk region of Russia for three months. The operation helped replenish the exchange fund for the release of Ukrainian prisoners.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 06:53 PM • 36732 views
Another fake about Ukrainian veterans has been created in the russian propaganda network

The Center for Countering Disinformation has exposed another russian fake about an alleged offer to buy steamed shoes at a discount for veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The purpose of the disinformation is to create an image of contempt for veterans, to undermine trust in the government and social unity.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 03:54 PM • 20420 views
Zelensky held a meeting: Russia is using about ten times more “Shaheds” than last fall

Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Security Council to discuss countering Russian air attacks and strengthening air defense. They also discussed Ukrainian weapons production and long-term contracts with drone manufacturers.

Politics • November 4, 01:50 PM • 18184 views
In the capital, a drunk driver drove into a military vehicle, injuring him and his passenger

In Kyiv, a drunk driver of an Audi A5 crashed into a parked Mitsubishi L200 during the curfew and hit a soldier. The soldier and a passenger in the Audi were injured in the accident.

Kyiv • November 4, 11:33 AM • 27046 views
There are specialties in Ukrzaliznytsia where the shortage of personnel is more than 30%

Ukrzaliznytsia lacks more than 30% of employees in some specialties due to the outflow of personnel to the Armed Forces. Railroad specialties are losing popularity among applicants, which could lead to an even greater shortage in the future.

Society • November 4, 09:38 AM • 20765 views
Russia fires 80 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, 50 drones are shot down

On the night of November 4, Russia attacked Ukraine with 80 kamikaze drones, Iskander-Ms, and guided aerial bombs. Air defense forces shot down 50 enemy UAVs in nine regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 06:39 AM • 21270 views
Plus 1300 occupants and 11 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released updated data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. The total enemy losses amounted to 700,390 soldiers, 9193 tanks and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 05:57 AM • 21789 views
Defense Forces Restore Position in Druzhba, Donetsk Oblast - DeepState

Ukrainian defense forces regained positions in Druzhba village in Donetsk region. At the same time, the enemy advanced near Maksymivka, Yasna Polyana, Bohoyavlenka and in Kreminna Balka.

Society • November 4, 02:40 AM • 95307 views
160 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 72 of them in the Kurakhove sector - Ukrainian Defense Ministry

Over the last day, 160 combat engagements took place, 72 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched 62 air strikes and used 582 kamikaze drones, with the most active fighting in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 09:04 PM • 37498 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces repel over 50 enemy attacks in Kurakhove sector - General Staff on the situation at the front

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops engaged in 173 combat engagements and conducted 69 air strikes on Ukrainian positions. Most attacks were registered in the Kurakhove sector.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 08:37 AM • 21261 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 66 out of 96 Russian “shaheds” overnight

Ukraine's air defense shot down 66 attack drones and an X-59/69 missile during a night attack by Russia. The enemy launched 96 UAVs from the territory of Russia, combat operations continue.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 07:31 AM • 19524 views
Russian losses per day: 1410 occupants destroyed by Ukrainian Armed Forces

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated 1410 Russian occupants. They also destroyed 12 tanks, 36 infantry fighting vehicles and other enemy military equipment.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 05:47 AM • 21251 views
Occupants carried out 167 attacks in the frontline: the hottest spot is in the Kurakhove sector - General Staff

Over the last day, enemy troops conducted 167 attacks in various frontline areas. The highest activity was observed in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy conducted 51 attacks.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 09:12 PM • 54504 views
Ukrainian troops engage in 107 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 107 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove sector - 35 attacks. The enemy launched air strikes in Sumy and Kharkiv regions and is actively storming Ukrainian positions in various directions.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 02:51 PM • 22358 views
223 carriers are disconnected from the Shlyakh system due to schemes with men leaving

Ukrtransbezpeka disconnected 223 carriers from the Shlyakh system due to illegal travel abroad by persons liable for military service. Since the beginning of 2024, more than 2,000 offenses related to illegal border crossing have been detected.

Society • November 2, 11:55 AM • 21320 views
Syrsky: Ukrainian Armed Forces hold back one of the most powerful Russian offensives since the beginning of the Russian invasion

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky reported one of the largest Russian offensives since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The situation at the front remains difficult, and Ukrainian units need constant replenishment of resources.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 08:35 AM • 36210 views
Russia lost more than 1,200 troops and dozens of pieces of equipment over the day

Over the past day, the occupants lost 1270 troops, 8 tanks and 17 armored vehicles. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war have reached almost 698 thousand personnel.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 05:54 AM • 20359 views
General Staff: 126 combat engagements, invaders intensify attacks in Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions

There were 126 combat engagements in various sectors of the frontline over the last day. The most intense enemy attacks were registered in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors - 36 and 48 assault actions respectively.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 10:03 PM • 19191 views
Umerov and Austin discuss DPRK military's participation in the war against Ukraine

Ukraine's Defense Minister held a weekly conversation with the Pentagon chief on the situation at the front. The parties discussed the DPRK's involvement in the war and further US support for Ukraine's defense industry.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 05:57 PM • 28869 views
A “political expert” from Medvedchuk's media pool, YouTube channel administrator, and more: SBU detains 10 more enemy agitators

A group of people who worked to disrupt mobilization and justified Russian aggression were detained in four regions of Ukraine. The detainees face charges of high treason and obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces.

Crimes and emergencies • November 1, 02:11 PM • 15792 views
Enemy actively amasses equipment and ammunition in Luhansk region

The enemy is actively amassing equipment, ammunition and manpower in Luhansk region for new assaults. The Russians have switched from frontal attacks to using small sabotage and reconnaissance groups.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 01:16 PM • 13876 views
Depositors defrauded of almost UAH 14 million: scammers selling apartments without documents exposed

Three fraudsters defrauded more than 20 investors of UAH 14 million by selling apartments without documents. The criminals collected share contributions to the account of a fictitious developer and disappeared with the money.

Crimes and emergencies • November 1, 12:29 PM • 14194 views
SBI: Armed Forces colonel served a notice of suspicion for help to the wife to get almost a million “combat” payments in the rear

The SBI exposed a scheme of illegal receipt of combat payments by the wife of a colonel of the Armed Forces medical service. The woman received almost UAH 1 million.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 11:59 AM • 17458 views
Two fraudsters tried to collect non-existent debt from wife of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier: two fraudsters detained in Berdychiv

Two men extorted UAH 50 thousand from the civilian wife of an AFU serviceman, threatening her with death. The woman gave part of the money, after which the extortionists were detained.

Crimes and emergencies • November 1, 09:53 AM • 14574 views
How many Shaheds were shot down by Ukraine in October: impressive air defense statistics

In October, the Russian army attacked Ukraine with more than two thousand attack drones, of which 1185 were destroyed. Since the beginning of the year, Russia has used almost 7,000 drones.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 08:35 AM • 17862 views
Former MP from the Party of Regions helped the enemy to attack Sumy region

The SBU detained a former deputy of the Shostka City Council who spied for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and passed data to the FSB. The agent recorded the movement of troops and asked the occupiers to bomb the city.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 08:14 AM • 18954 views