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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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Minus 740 soldiers, almost 2000 UAVs and 65 cruise missiles: General Staff reported enemy losses for the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the destruction of 65 cruise missiles and 17 artillery systems per day. The total personnel losses of the occupiers reached 1,279,170 people.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 05:48 AM • 4778 views
Defense Forces hit Iskander launcher in Crimea, two radar stations and enemy command post - General Staff

The Defense Forces hit an Iskander launcher, Nebo-U and S-300 stations, as well as a number of enemy command posts. The losses of the occupiers are currently being clarified.

Society • March 14, 12:30 PM • 4973 views
Russian troops are preparing units for a possible offensive in the Sloviansk direction - Airborne Assault Forces

The occupiers are accumulating forces for an attack and using anti-thermal imaging cloaks at night. The enemy is massively using drones on fiber optics and Krylo reconnaissance.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 09:50 AM • 3669 views
Syrskyi revealed details of the Defense Forces' advance and discussed prospects in the Southern operational zone

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine met with the commanders of the offensive group in the Southern operational zone. The Defense Forces are liberating settlements and destroying the enemy.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 09:18 AM • 4375 views
Russian army lost 810 soldiers and over two thousand drones in a day - General Staff

The General Staff reported the elimination of 810 occupiers and 2147 UAVs in a day. Also, 52 artillery systems, 4 tanks, and 180 units of enemy vehicles were destroyed.

Society • March 14, 06:03 AM • 12439 views
In Rivne, girls filmed a video to Russian music near portraits of fallen soldiers; the police reacted

Police identified two minors who danced to enemy music in front of portraits of fallen soldiers. The girls' parents will be held accountable.

Society • March 13, 05:00 PM • 4354 views
Stole over a million hryvnias from cars for the Armed Forces of Ukraine - director of a charitable organization received a suspicion notice

A resident of Khmelnytskyi region spent UAH 1. 1 million in donations and military funds for his own needs. The suspect faces up to 8 years in prison for fraud.

Society • March 13, 03:58 PM • 4600 views
In Odesa region, the head of a military warehouse is suspected of stealing and selling drones worth over UAH 5 million.Photo

The official misappropriated drones and equipment, pawning some of the equipment. The SBI detained the suspect, who faces up to 15 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • March 13, 11:43 AM • 2878 views
In Diia, it is now possible to book employees of the defense industry even with accounting violations

A temporary booking service for defense industry specialists for 45 days has been launched on the Diia portal. The service is available even if there are violations in military registration.

Society • March 13, 09:53 AM • 3301 views
SBU: Russian agent detained, who was preparing an attack on the commander of the Third Army CorpsPhotoVideo

Military counterintelligence exposed a UAV operator who was transmitting data on the commander's movements to the enemy. The traitor faces life imprisonment for treason.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 08:57 AM • 4089 views
Russian studio plans to release a game on Steam dedicated to the “heroes” of Hostomel. Gamers call for complaintsPhotoVideo

Cats Who Play studio is releasing a strategy game about the events of 2022 near Kyiv. Ukrainian gamers are calling on Valve to ban the game due to war propaganda.

Society • March 12, 09:13 PM • 11315 views
Syrskyi: UAV interceptor platoons being created in Ukrainian Armed Forces units

Platoons for destroying enemy drones using electronic warfare and net guns will appear in the units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Russia plans to increase the number of UAV troops by April.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 05:35 PM • 5798 views
113 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy launched over 5,700 drones - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 113 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy used over 5,700 kamikaze drones and carried out almost 30,000 shellings of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's positions.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 08:23 PM • 5398 views
Russia continues to "probe" Ukrainian defenses in various sections of the border - State Border Guard Service

Russian troops are attacking the borders of Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions to create a buffer zone. The State Border Guard Service reports attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses.

Society • March 11, 12:40 PM • 2275 views
Ukrainian company "Aerobavovna" revives the use of aerostats for modern warfare

Ukrainian aerostats provide drone operations and radio reconnaissance for several days. The company is preparing its first export sale of systems to EU countries.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 11:16 PM • 36506 views
The "Kremniy El" plant in Bryansk was attacked by Storm Shadow missiles, damage to production facilities recorded - General StaffVideo

The Defense Forces hit a Russian microelectronics plant that produces chips for Iskander missiles. Significant damage to production facilities has been recorded.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 06:17 PM • 4706 views
UDF attacked occupiers' fuel and lubricant depots and electronic warfare station - General StaffVideo

The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit fuel depots, an electronic warfare station, and UAV control points in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Special Operations Forces showed footage of the strikes.

Society • March 10, 01:51 PM • 3819 views
Syrskyi revealed the peculiarities of the current war and made decisions for defense in Donetsk region

The Commander-in-Chief visited Donetsk region and made decisions on strengthening defense. Enemy infantry infiltration zones on the front reach more than 10 kilometers.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 07:58 AM • 4163 views
Russia's losses for the day amounted to 950 soldiers and over two thousand drones

The General Staff reported on enemy losses for the day. In addition to manpower, the Russians lost 73 artillery systems and over 2000 UAVs

War in Ukraine • March 10, 05:44 AM • 5314 views
Ukraine is developing a cheap ATACMS analogue with a range of up to 800 km: what is known about the missile

Fire Point is creating FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles for mass production. The new weapons will be launched from trucks and will cost half as much as ATACMS.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 05:31 AM • 6669 views
Occupiers do not stop attempts to completely capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad - Air Assault Forces

Defense forces are holding back the occupiers' offensive in Donetsk region and inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Over the week, 270 Russians were eliminated and 763 drones were neutralized.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 03:37 AM • 6319 views
In Volyn, a group of individuals attacked a TCC vehicle and rescued a mobilized person; proceedings have been initiated

Near the village of Karasyn, civilians attacked soldiers, beat one of them, and abducted a man subject to mobilization. The prosecutor's office has opened a case regarding obstruction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • March 9, 03:31 PM • 3226 views
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the pre-trial detention measure for Ukrainian Air Force Logistics Commander Ukrainets

The court upheld the pre-trial detention measure in the form of detention with an alternative bail of UAH 7 million. Andriy Ukrainets is suspected of corruption schemes.

Society • March 9, 02:34 PM • 3196 views
Defense Forces hit S-300 in Crimea and Buk-M3 in Luhansk region, and also struck enemy command and observation posts

Ukrainian military hit Russian air defense systems in Crimea and Luhansk region, as well as command posts in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Enemy personnel were also targeted.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 02:23 PM • 2639 views
Defense Forces liberated more territory in a month than the enemy captured - Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi announced the liberation of 285 sq. km in the Oleksandrivka direction. DeepStrike attacks reduced oil refining in Russia by almost a quarter.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 11:43 AM • 3803 views
SBU eliminated a large-scale scheme for manufacturing fake law enforcement IDs for draft dodgersPhoto

A former serviceman and 18 accomplices produced forged documents for $3,000-5,000. During searches, fakes and combat weapons were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • March 9, 09:30 AM • 3224 views
Ukrainian defenders completely defeated the occupiers' armored group in the Huliaipole directionVideo

Defense forces destroyed an enemy tank, armored combat vehicle, and quad bikes on the route to Malynivka. All enemy paratroopers were eliminated by pinpoint drone strikes.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 07:34 AM • 5292 views
Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled 130 enemy attacks over the past day

The General Staff reported 130 combat engagements and nine thousand enemy kamikaze drones. The most difficult situation remains in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 07:15 AM • 3752 views
Russia attacked the Armed Forces of Ukraine with thousands of drones and a hundred aerial bombs in a day, with a total of 120 combat engagements - General Staff

The General Staff recorded 120 combat engagements on the front and massive UAV strikes. Artillery and over 50 occupiers were destroyed in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 08:12 PM • 6194 views
International Women's Day on March 8 - history, significance, and modern challenges

The world celebrates International Day for Women's Rights and Peace. In Ukraine, the holiday emphasizes equality, safety, and the heroic role of women during the war.

Society • March 8, 12:28 PM • 129995 views