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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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Two men detained in Kyiv for setting fire to railroad equipment and military vehicle

Two men were detained for setting fire to railroad equipment and a military vehicle. They received a monetary reward from their customers for their actions.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 09:35 AM • 30548 views
Reservists do not need to undergo a military qualification examination - MinCycle

Employees of important enterprises who are reserved from mobilization do not need to undergo a military medical examination. In one week, 50,000 people used the new booking service through the Diia portal.

Society • July 24, 09:33 AM • 108627 views
Syrsky: returning Crimea is realistic. Kyiv has a plan

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Ukraine has a realistic plan to return the occupied Crimea. He emphasized that Kyiv seeks to achieve the internationally recognized borders of 1991.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 09:26 AM • 30236 views
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It's Brovary, not Red Partisan - an expert on the inexpediency of renaming Kyiv's satellite city

Political commentator Gennadiy Dubov believes that renaming the city of Brovary to Brovari is inappropriate. According to him, the name is not associated with the communist past, and the change will entail unnecessary costs at a difficult time for the country.

Society • July 24, 09:16 AM • 108733 views
7 female prisoners signed a contract with the AFU in exchange for early release - Ministry of Justice

Seven female convicts signed a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in exchange for early release. In total, 6101 convicts expressed a desire to join the Armed Forces, of whom 3823 have already left for training.

Society • July 24, 08:59 AM • 25089 views
Ukraine hit about 200 critical infrastructure facilities in Russia with drones - Syrskyi

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky reported successful attacks by Ukrainian drones on military logistics facilities in Russia. Drones also sank a third of the Russian Black Sea fleet.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 08:34 AM • 24813 views
F-16s will have to be 40 km away from the front because of the risk of being shot down - Syrskyi

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky said that the F-16s would strengthen Ukraine's air defense, but would have limitations. The fighter jets must be located more than 40 kilometers from the front line because of the risk of being shot down by Russian forces.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:16 AM • 28521 views
UKRAINIAN ARMED FORCES: Occupants lost 1140 troops and 14 tanks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of the invaders over the past day. The losses include 1140 soldiers, 14 tanks, 13 armored vehicles, 65 artillery systems and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 04:28 AM • 34006 views
Air defense works against enemy UAVs in Sumy and Poltava regions

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports on air defense activities in Sumy and Poltava regions. The target is an enemy reconnaissance UAV.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 04:23 AM • 39847 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of threat of ballistic missile attacks from the east

The Air Force of Ukraine reported a documented threat of ballistic missile attacks from the east.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 02:17 AM • 35232 views
Hostile drones from Poltava region move to Kyiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of enemy drones from Poltava region in the direction of Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 12:30 AM • 32380 views
DeepState: occupants seize Pishchane and advance in Novoselivka Persha, near Vovche and Progress

According to DeepState, on the frontline, the invaders occupied Pishchane and advanced in Novoselivka Persha, near Vovche and Progress.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 09:37 PM • 37861 views
General Staff: 99 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most active fighting in the Pokrovsk sector

The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous occupants' attacks in different directions. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where a third of all attacks took place.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 08:42 PM • 79948 views
Air Force: Enemy uses guided aerial bombs in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported the launch of enemy guided aerial bombs in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 07:11 PM • 92729 views
The Ministry of Defense explained what determines the timing of the law on demobilization

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working on a draft law on demobilization, but its appearance depends on the situation at the front and other factors. The exact timing of the document's appearance is unknown, and a coordinated position of the General Staff and the Defense Ministry is needed.

Society • July 23, 07:10 PM • 76045 views
Third and last: the General Staff confirms the attack on the railway ferry in the port of Kavkaz, Krasnodar region

The Ukrainian military caused significant damage to the enemy ferry Slavyanin in the port of Kavkaz. This was the third and last railroad ferry used by Russia for military purposes in the region.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 04:50 PM • 42554 views
SBU exposes group that disrupted mobilization and leaked data of Ukrainian military

Law enforcement officers exposed a group that worked to disrupt mobilization and disclose data on the Ukrainian military. Among the organizers was a former TV host who recruited seven accomplices to spread pro-Kremlin narratives.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 03:47 PM • 31316 views
83 Russian attacks have already been registered at the front, the hottest spot is in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff reported 83 attempts by the enemy to force Ukrainian soldiers out of their positions over the last day. The Pokrovsk sector was the most active, with the enemy conducting 27 attacks, and fighting still ongoing in 17 locations.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 01:43 PM • 21295 views
Two foreign FSB informers were spying on the Armed Forces headquarters in Odesa region: two foreign informers are sentenced

The SBU detained two citizens of the South Caucasus who were collecting information about the Ukrainian Armed Forces headquarters in Odesa for the FSB. The court sentenced both to 8 years in prison for unauthorized dissemination of information.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 01:39 PM • 29888 views
Ukraine has purchased 20 thousand drones through Prozorro for over UAH 1.7 billion

The state has purchased 20,000 drones of various models for the Defense Forces through Prozorro Market. The total cost of the purchase exceeded UAH 1.7 billion, and the number of drones purchased has doubled over the past 2.5 months.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 12:41 PM • 24077 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces shoot down Russian Su-25 in Donetsk region: second in a month

Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners have shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Pokrovske area of Donetsk region. This is the second Su-25 shot down this month by the separate mechanized brigade named after Lieutenant General Marko Bezruchko.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 09:17 AM • 27320 views
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Additional costs that would be better spent on the Armed Forces - university professor opposes renaming Brovary to Brovari

An assistant professor of management at the University of Artificial Intelligence opposes renaming Brovary to Brovari. He believes that funds for changing the documentation would be better spent on helping the Armed Forces.

Economy • July 23, 06:58 AM • 88980 views
Air defense shoots down 7 reconnaissance drones in the east and south overnight

On July 22, 2024, the Air Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed seven reconnaissance drones on the eastern and southern directions. This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 06:24 AM • 22567 views
Missile threat announced in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced a missile threat in Kharkiv region. Residents are urged to be vigilant and follow safety rules.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 11:36 PM • 51815 views
General Staff: 133 combat engagements took place in the frontline. Militants were most active in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 133 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 38 attacks. The terrorist country launched 3 missile strikes, 71 air strikes and used 455 kamikaze drones in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 08:52 PM • 88656 views
Ukraine's troops repelled 52 attacks in the Donetsk sector over the last day - General Staff

On the 879th day of the war, 172 combat engagements were recorded. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 66 air strikes and 715 kamikaze attacks, and fired 4,574 times at Ukrainian positions and settlements.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 06:36 AM • 37386 views
Air defense forces shot down 35 of 39 “shaheeds” at night

Ukraine's air defense forces repelled a large-scale night attack, destroying 35 of 39 Russian Shahed drones. They also intercepted ballistic and airborne missiles in more than 10 regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 05:42 AM • 101466 views
Plus 1100 occupants and 9 tanks: General Staff updates data on losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 566,710 personnel and 8,266 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 04:46 AM • 32235 views
Two arsonists of servicemen's cars detained in Lviv

Police detained two people in Lviv who were burning military vehicles on order. The detainees were notified of suspicion of obstructing the lawful activities of the Armed Forces and other military formations.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 07:00 PM • 82734 views
Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv region

On July 20, explosions were heard in Snihurivka, Mykolaiv region. The air alert lasted from 20:28 to 20:53, and a threat of ballistic missile attack from the south was reported.

Society • July 20, 06:29 PM • 40385 views