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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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Possible falsification of documents by a supplier of food for the Armed Forces: Ministry of Defense appeals to the SBU for verification

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine appealed to the SBU to check possible falsification of documents by a supplier of food for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The SBU detected signs of forgery of accompanying documents for canned food delivered to a military unit in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 01:01 PM • 14711 views
Modular shelters, generators and bulldozers: 70 new engineering assets put into service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine this year

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has announced that 70 new engineering equipment has been put into service in the Defense Forces since the beginning of 2024. 47 of them are of domestic production, 23 are foreign, which indicates the revival of weapons production in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 12:36 PM • 11251 views
Serhiy Boyev appointed Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine for European Integration

The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Serhiy Boyev as Deputy Defense Minister for European Integration. Boev, 41, has experience working for state-owned companies and international banks and holds an MBA from the Wharton School.

Politics • October 11, 12:30 PM • 11415 views
Russians will intensify assault operations in the area of Chasovyi Yar - Luhansk OTU spokesperson

A spokesperson for the Luhansk military operation reported a decrease in the number of attacks near Chasovyi Yar, but expects them to intensify. The situation remains difficult near Toretsk and New York, where the enemy has advanced two streets.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 10:38 AM • 14840 views
FSB agent who helped Russians capture Bakhmut sentenced to life in prison

A 39-year-old resident of Bakhmut was sentenced to life in prison for high treason. He passed on the geolocation of Ukrainian troops to the FSB during the battles for the city.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 10:24 AM • 12852 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy Russian Mi-8 in Kharkiv sector

The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv sector. Five combat engagements took place over the last day, the enemy lost 112 soldiers and 77 pieces of equipment, including a Mi-8 helicopter.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 10:21 AM • 11783 views
GUR cyber fighters attacked Russian educational institutions that train military specialists

DIU specialists carried out a cyber attack on the infrastructure of the North Caucasus Federal University of the Russian Federation. They attacked 11 websites, 7000+ computers, 135 servers, and destroyed 150+ TB of data.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 08:54 AM • 14236 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with two missiles and 66 attack UAVs: 29 drones shot down, 31 lost, 2 returned to Russia

On the night of October 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 66 drones. Air defense shot down 29 UAVs, 31 were lost to electronic warfare, and 2 were returned to Russia. The attack lasted 8 hours, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 08:19 AM • 12142 views
Approximately 40-50% of Toretsk is under control of Ukrainian Armed Forces - MVA chief

The head of the Toretsk MVA said that 40-50% of the city is controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Russians are trying to quickly capture Toretsk, but the Ukrainian military are holding their positions and fighting back.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 07:34 AM • 27264 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces suffer losses in the Liman sector, situation is difficult - battalion commander

In the Liman sector, Ukrainian troops suffer losses in equipment and personnel. The enemy conducts constant shelling and assault operations, using infantry groups, artillery and drones.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 07:19 AM • 11880 views
During security measures in Sumy, Russian agent preparing attacks on the Defense Forces was detained

A 22-year-old FSB agent who collected intelligence on military facilities was detained in Sumy. The offender, recruited via Telegram, transferred video files to his supervisor to prepare attacks on the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 07:07 AM • 13862 views
Active burning stopped at the damaged oil depot in Feodosia - media

Active combustion has stopped at the oil depot in Feodosia, which was hit on October 7. Only faint light smoke can be seen, and the powerful sound heard the day before was from the destruction of a tank.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 06:59 AM • 12082 views
Russians deploy 50 thousand troops to Kursk region - Syrsky

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky announced that Russia had deployed 50,000 troops to the Kursk region. This has weakened Russian positions on other frontlines, making it easier for Ukraine to defend itself.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 05:38 AM • 19091 views
General Staff: 169 combat engagements in 24 hours, more than a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff reported 169 combat engagements over the past day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where there were 24 enemy attacks each.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 05:31 AM • 16219 views
Plus 1140 occupants and 1 enemy helicopter: The General Staff updated data on enemy losses

Russian losses amounted to 1,140 people and 1 helicopter was destroyed. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war: 666340 people, 8953 tanks, 17800 armored vehicles, 19322 artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 05:15 AM • 14248 views
The Times: Britain may send troops to Ukraine to train Ukrainian soldiers

The United Kingdom is considering sending military instructors to western Ukraine to train new recruits for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This could solve logistical problems and send a “powerful military and political signal.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 01:18 AM • 103202 views
Zelenskyy personally presented the Victory Plan to Macron: they discussed points and strategy

The President of Ukraine presented the Victory Plan to his French counterpart and discussed the strategy. The parties agreed to jointly produce weapons and prepare for the Peace Summit in Switzerland.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 06:01 PM • 21371 views
The number of combat engagements at the front has increased to 90. In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy is trying to force the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of positions near 6 localities

The fiercest fighting continues in the Liman, Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors. The enemy is trying to break through the defense of Ukrainian troops, but the defenders are holding their ground and inflicting significant losses on the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 02:06 PM • 18041 views
“We have good news about long-range weapons": Umerov meets with British Defense Secretary

Ukraine's Defense Minister met with his British counterpart to discuss support for the Defense Forces. Umerov reported on the supply of ammunition, long-range weapons and investments in Ukraine's defense industry.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 02:00 PM • 46565 views
Court of Appeal leaves blogger Ostap Stakhiv in custody without bail

The Lviv Court of Appeal rejected Ostap Stakhiv's appeal against the preventive measure. The court upheld the decision to hold him in custody without bail until November 30.

Crimes and emergencies • October 10, 01:52 PM • 12881 views
Parliament adopts draft law on the status of combat medics in the first reading

The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis draft law No. 11423, which defines the concept of tactical pre-hospital care and regulates the status of combat medics. The document also deals with civil-military cooperation.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 10:40 AM • 14872 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces strike at Russian Khanskaya airfield: Su-34 and Su-27 were based there

Ukrainian defense forces attacked a military airfield in Adygea, Russia. An ammunition depot was hit, a fire was reported and the nearby village was evacuated. Su-34 and Su-27 aircraft were based at the airfield.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 10:35 AM • 13971 views
SBU exposes five criminals who committed sabotage in Ukraine on Russia's order

Law enforcers detained five people who set fire to vehicles of the Defense Forces and Ukrzaliznytsia facilities on the orders of Russia. The offenders face life imprisonment with confiscation of property.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 10:15 AM • 13314 views
Pentagon says Russian army lacks ability to organize offensive in Kursk region - Politico

Pentagon sources report significant logistical problems for the Russian army. Ukraine could continue fighting inside Russia for several months before the Russians can organize a response.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 09:33 AM • 13599 views
Rada allows foreigners to serve as officers in the Armed Forces and National Guard

The Verkhovna Rada passed a law allowing foreigners and stateless persons to serve as officers in the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and other military formations. The law also provides for the establishment of a foreigner recruitment center.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 08:48 AM • 13341 views
SBU detains cadet of training battalion: tried to correct enemy fire on his unit

A 30-year-old Odesa resident mobilized to the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the instructions of a Russian handler. He planned to pass on to the enemy the coordinates of training centers and air defense deployment points for strikes.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 07:13 AM • 11356 views
Smelyansky says that Ukrposhta has delivered more than 20 thousand summonses

“Ukrposhta has delivered more than 20,000 calls for service to persons liable for military service. CEO Ihor Smelyansky said that the calls are still being delivered today, each of them is numbered and protected.

Society • October 9, 04:25 PM • 18103 views
The Ministry of Defense authorized 175 new models of vehicles for use in the Armed Forces

Since the beginning of the year, the Defense Forces have received 175 new vehicles, including 76 of domestic production. The new vehicles include electric motorcycles, amphibians, pickup trucks, tactical vehicles and other specialized equipment.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 04:18 PM • 16175 views
Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed convicted in absentia in russia for participating in the war on the side of Ukraine

A Russian court sentenced former US Marine Trevor Reed to 14. 5 years in prison in absentia, accusing him of joining the Ukrainian Armed Forces and participating in hostilities against russia.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 03:11 PM • 13641 views
In Ukraine, employee booking has been put on hold: Media reported details

The Cabinet of Ministers plans to make changes to the reservation of employees from conscription. It is planned to cancel unjustified deferrals and suspend the powers of some bodies to identify critical enterprises.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 02:52 PM • 40320 views