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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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Property of former Motor Sich CEO Boguslaev and former top manager of the company is transferred to the state

The property of former Motor Sich president Vyacheslav Boguslaev and top manager Petro Kononenko was transferred to the SPFU. Shares in companies, real estate and cash worth over UAH 600 million were recovered.

Politics • July 31, 03:57 PM • 31724 views
Two juveniles detained in Dnipropetrovs'k region for setting fire to cars of a military man and a volunteer

A 17-year-old boy and girl were detained in Kamianske for setting two cars on fire. The suspects face up to 10 years in prison, and law enforcement is checking the version of the order from the Russian special services.

Crimes and emergencies • July 31, 02:14 PM • 27068 views
Kharkiv region: TCC employee suspended from duties on suspicion of bribe extortion

In Kharkiv region, an employee of the TCC was suspended from his duties on suspicion of extortion of bribes from bar managers. He was detained while receiving part of the bribe in exchange for fake documents.

Crimes and emergencies • July 31, 01:53 PM • 14995 views
17 combat engagements continue in the Pokrovsk sector: General Staff on the situation at the front

There were 88 combat engagements in the frontline. The situation is the hottest in the Pokrovsk sector, where 17 combat engagements are ongoing, and the enemy is also active in the Toretsk sector with 16 attacks.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 01:40 PM • 23062 views
Collecting donations for the Armed Forces: Kyiv police expose pseudo-volunteer

The Kyiv police detained a woman who was raising funds allegedly for the Armed Forces. The suspect defrauded at least 8 people of UAH 20 thousand using real appeals from the military, but indicating her own bank details.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 01:08 PM • 18061 views
Ukraine has enough capacity to produce millions of UAVs of various types - Ministry of Strategic Industries

Ukraine has the production capacity to manufacture more than 3 million drones of various types per year, said Deputy Minister Anna Hvozdyar. Implementation requires funding, some of which can be provided by foreign partners.

Technologies • July 31, 01:07 PM • 14208 views
Drones are more effective than artillery on the battlefield - Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Unmanned systems outperform conventional weapons on the battlefield. The Ukrainian Armed Forces need to improve their drones and cooperate with manufacturers to develop systems capable of operating at different depths.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 12:06 PM • 20219 views
About 40 cases of arson attacks on AFU vehicles were recorded in Kharkiv: mostly committed by minors

The head of the RMA, Oleh Syniehubov, reported 40 cases of arson attacks on Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles in Kharkiv. Russians recruit mostly minors via Telegram, offering 20-40 thousand hryvnias for arson.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 11:15 AM • 24065 views
More than 13% of all prisoners in Ukraine have been released to serve in the Armed Forces - media

In two months, 3,611 convicts (13% of the total) were released to serve in the army. Most of them were convicted of theft and violent crimes, 40% had previous convictions.

Society • July 31, 10:16 AM • 25086 views
Ukraine conscripts up to 30,000 people a month into the Defense Forces - NYT

According to The New York Times, since May, Ukraine has been drafting up to 30,000 people into the armed forces every month. This is 2-3 times more than in the winter.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 08:37 AM • 36302 views
Ukrainian Air Force commander shows video of morning downing of a “Shahed” in the east

Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk showed a video of a Shahed being shot down in the east on the morning of July 31.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 07:53 AM • 38395 views
Ukraine strikes at night at Russian warehouse with equipment and weapons near Kursk - General Staff

Ukrainian defense forces attacked a Russian weapons and military equipment storage facility near Kursk at night. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported enemy air defense and explosions at targeting points.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 06:53 AM • 32000 views
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the alleged downing of 19 UAVs and a Neptune missile: what is known

The Russian Defense Ministry reported an attack on 5 regions of Russia and Crimea on the night of July 31. It is claimed that 19 UAVs and one Neptune missile were shot down over different regions.

News of the World • July 31, 06:14 AM • 15696 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces stopped 12 enemy attempts to break through the defense near Chasovyi Yar, fighting in Kharkiv region took place in the areas of Tykhyi and Vovchansk

There were 144 combat engagements in the frontline. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 48 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector and stopped 12 attempts to break through near Chasovyi Yar. In Kharkiv region, fighting took place in the areas of Tykhy and Vovchansk.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 05:41 AM • 28420 views
Fire at a facility in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation after a possible attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine

In the Kursk region of Russia, a fire broke out at a facility after an alleged attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Local authorities are investigating the incident, and residents are asked not to spread information about the incident.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 03:58 AM • 111893 views
Finnish volunteer killed in Donetsk region defending Ukraine

In mid-July, a Finnish citizen who was helping the Ukrainian Armed Forces was killed north of occupied Donetsk. This is the fourth volunteer from Finland to be killed in Ukraine.

Society • July 30, 09:30 PM • 101632 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 108 combat engagements took place in the frontline

There were 108 combat engagements in various sectors of the frontline. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy conducted 40 assault and offensive actions.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 08:20 PM • 49223 views
Syrsky discusses situation at the front with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi had a conversation with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Brown. They discussed the situation at the front, the strengthening of air defense, and US military assistance to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 06:11 PM • 102447 views
The Ministry of Defense creates a list of unfair foreign suppliers

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is preparing a list of unfair foreign suppliers for defense procurement. This will increase transparency and accountability in the process of meeting the needs of the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 04:05 PM • 105390 views
Couple detained in Kyiv region for setting fire to cars of military and volunteers

A man and a woman were detained in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka for burning three vehicles of the military and volunteers. The suspects were acting on an order, having received a reward of USD 500.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 02:30 PM • 36277 views
Ukraine hits another oil depot in Kursk region of Russia at night - General Staff

Ukrainian defense forces have successfully attacked the Logistics Center #43 oil depot in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The strike caused a fire at the facility, details of the consequences are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 02:11 PM • 35032 views
US to arm F-16s for Ukraine with advanced missiles and bombs - The Wall Street Journal

The US agreed to equip Ukraine's F-16s with modern weapons, including HARM and AMRAAM missiles. Pilot training and aircraft maintenance remain challenges to the effective use of the fighters.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 01:38 PM • 35221 views
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It's hard to call it a priority for a country at war - MP on the initiative of some colleagues to rename Brovary to Brovari

MP Heorhiy Mazurashu believes that changing the name of Brovary to Brovari is not a priority during the war. He emphasizes that the opinion of the city's residents should play a decisive role in this matter.

Society • July 30, 12:25 PM • 120787 views
Russians do not have enough resources to conduct a large-scale offensive in the south - Likhoviy

The spokesperson for the Tavria unit reported 7 unsuccessful attacks by small groups of Russians per day. The Russians do not have enough resources to conduct an effective, large-scale offensive in the southern direction.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 11:37 AM • 32365 views
The network claims that Russians have entered Toretsk. The Center for Countering Disinformation denies this: “there are no Russians in the city”

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council denied information about the capture of Toretsk by Russian troops. The city remains under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. However, Russian subversive groups are trying to get there.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 11:25 AM • 29942 views
A Russian agent who was “hunting” for secret documents of Ukraine was detained in Kharkiv

A Russian intelligence agent who was collecting data for missile strikes on secret document caches was detained in Kharkiv. The spy worked in a bank and tried to get the information through an acquaintance in a government agency.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 10:35 AM • 22917 views
Ukraine's budget has a shortfall of UAH 500 billion, with a special deficit for the army - Ministry of Finance

Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said that Ukraine's budget deficit has increased to UAH 500 billion ($12 billion). There is a particular lack of funds for the army, and this amount does not satisfy the military.

Economy • July 30, 10:05 AM • 18365 views
This year state mortgages were taken out more than 5.4 thousand times, almost three quarters of them on the secondary market

Since the beginning of the year, the program has disbursed 5,408 loans worth UAH 9. 2 billion. 72.6% of loans were issued for housing on the secondary market, with the majority of borrowers being military personnel and law enforcement officers.

Society • July 30, 09:37 AM • 21564 views
In Transcarpathia, a functionary of a religious organization who helped men evade mobilization is detained

The SBU exposed a functionary of a religious organization who produced fictitious documents to evade conscription. For USD 1.5 thousand, he provided a package of documents on belonging to a religious organization.

Crimes and emergencies • July 30, 09:12 AM • 18401 views
In Khmelnytsky region, 44 people were illegally detained in a pseudo-rehabilitation center. Among them were military personnel

Law enforcers exposed a pseudo-rehabilitation center in Khmelnytskyi region where 44 people, including Ukrainian military, were illegally detained. Four people were served a notice of suspicion of illegal deprivation of liberty.

Crimes and emergencies • July 30, 08:50 AM • 17101 views