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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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A new large-scale cyberattack on government agencies has been detected in Ukraine: how data is stolen

CERT-UA has detected a large-scale cyberattack on government agencies through phishing emails with fake Google spreadsheets. Attackers steal browser data and install malware through a fake bot scan.

Crimes and emergencies • October 25, 04:46 PM • 16801 views
First sentences for mobilization evasion in Kyiv: courts sentenced 7 people

Kyiv courts handed down 7 verdicts for mobilization evasion, with two men sentenced to 4 and 5 years in prison. In total, investigators brought 26 cases to court, and 51 people were notified of suspicion.

Kyiv • October 25, 03:34 PM • 16380 views
SBU detains Telegram channel administrators who tried to disrupt mobilization

Law enforcement officers exposed a network of Telegram channels that published locations of the Armed Forces and called for evading mobilization. More than 19 people were detained and face up to 8 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 12:26 PM • 17741 views
Syrsky denies Putin's statement about the encirclement of the Armed Forces in the Kursk region

Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Syrsky denied Putin's statement about the encirclement of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region. In 3 months, the enemy has lost more than 17,000 troops and hundreds of pieces of equipment in this area.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 11:30 AM • 78707 views
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 • 15013 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 • 16776 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 • 19844 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 • 37341 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 • 17358 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 • 18089 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 • 20200 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 • 18905 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 • 33852 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 • 16076 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 • 36322 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 • 28180 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 • 92783 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 • 39675 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 • 18332 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 • 21047 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 • 13876 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 • 20620 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 • 58126 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 • 47170 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 • 21323 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 • 15632 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 • 16396 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 • 14115 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 • 42250 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 • 25638 views