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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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"He was preparing missile strikes": SBU detains FSB agent in Rivne

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent in Rivne who was preparing coordinates for Russian missile and drone strikes on military targets and critical infrastructure in the region, conducting reconnaissance and tracking the movements of Ukrainian military.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 07:08 AM • 27139 views
russia is suffering losses: 1740 soldiers killed in the last day

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russia lost 1,740 servicemen over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 04:41 AM • 22614 views
Enemy attacks: ballistic missile threat from the south detected

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs of a possible ballistic missile attack from the south.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 02:14 AM • 28878 views
General Staff: Fierce battles continue in the Kharkiv direction, the enemy has tactical success

Active hostilities continue in the Kharkiv sector, with the enemy using assault tactics, while Ukrainian troops repel attacks and inflict losses on the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 10:40 PM • 25406 views
The threat of ballistic missile use from the east has been recorded

The Ukrainian Air Force warns of a possible ballistic missile attack from the east.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 10:05 PM • 22154 views
Air Force warns of ballistic missile threat from east

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs of a possible ballistic missile attack from the east.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 07:50 PM • 22049 views
Fierce fighting continues on the northern border of Kharkiv region: Ukrainian troops hold the line

Shelling continues on the northern border of Kharkiv region, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are engaged in fierce fighting to protect civilians and territory, and nearly 6,000 residents have been evacuated.

Society • May 12, 07:26 PM • 46400 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 112 Russian attacks in nine sectors - General Staff

The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 112 Russian attacks in nine frontline areas, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where 30 attacks were repelled, according to an evening report from the General Staff.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 06:22 PM • 40161 views
An enemy missile is moving towards Poltava region

Ukraine's Air Force reports a missile moving through Sumy region toward Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 06:17 PM • 51156 views
Fierce fighting continues on a large part of the border strip: Zelenskyy on the situation in Kharkiv region

Fierce fighting continues on a large part of the border strip in Kharkiv region as Russian occupiers try to gain a foothold in some occupied villages for further advancement, while Ukrainian troops hold their positions and inflict losses on the enemy, President Zelenskyy's report says.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 04:57 PM • 49532 views
Air Defense Forces shoot down enemy missile over Dnipro region

Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shoot down a Russian missile over the Dnipro region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 04:23 PM • 53069 views
"Gray zone" in Kharkiv region has increased, main task is to stabilize the front line - Syniehubov

The "gray zone" in the Kharkiv region has expanded, with more and more settlements experiencing active hostilities, making stabilization of the front line a major challenge for Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 12:17 PM • 32025 views
DIU's appeal to Russians in the Kharkiv sector: join the side of Ukraine or surrender

Given the enemy's significant losses in the Kharkiv sector, which will only increase, surrendering or defecting to Ukraine is a reasonable alternative for the Russian soldiers there.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 11:14 AM • 30827 views
Yusov on Russia's activation in Kharkiv region: the enemy's actions began according to a known schedule

According to the schedule known to Ukrainian intelligence, Russian military became more active in the Kharkiv region, as expected. The Ukrainian defense forces and intelligence units took the necessary measures.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 10:41 AM • 29097 views
"Extremely dangerous moment": British Foreign Secretary on Russia's success in Kharkiv region

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron called Russia's offensive in the Kharkiv region "an extremely dangerous moment" and "Putin's unjustified, illegal invasion of an independent, sovereign country. "

War in Ukraine • May 12, 10:20 AM • 83758 views
Pletenchuk: No signs of Russian offensive groups forming in the south - Pletenchuk

In the south of Ukraine, there are no signs of Russian offensive groups forming or of any drastic changes in the enemy's position, and the situation in the Black Sea remains stable, with no ships or cruise missiles at sea.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 09:35 AM • 28017 views
Syrskyi: Russian attempts to break through Ukrainian defense stopped, fighting continues in Kharkiv region

Russian attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense have been halted, but fierce fighting continues in the Kharkiv region along the border with Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 09:08 AM • 30778 views
1260 russian servicemen were killed over the day

According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, russia lost 1,260 personnel, 5 tanks, 22 armored combat vehicles, 22 artillery systems, 2 MLRS, 1 air defense system, 1 aircraft, 42 UAVs, 1 cruise missile, as well as 64 vehicles and tanks in one day.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 04:42 AM • 25148 views
The enemy is attacking: the threat of ballistic missiles from the east

The Ukrainian Air Force warns of a possible ballistic missile attack from the east.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 10:26 PM • 27459 views
russia strikes at Kharkiv suburb

According to the mayor of Kharkiv, there is an arrival in the suburbs.

Society • May 11, 06:18 PM • 38896 views
The enemy is localized in the "gray zone": Voloshyn on the situation in the north of Kharkiv region

The armed forces have localized the enemy in the "gray zone" in Kharkiv region, which is not expanding, and are trying to destroy it there.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 02:02 PM • 25527 views
Russian shelling intensifies in Kharkiv region, with casualties

Dozens of settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, resulting in civilian casualties and destruction of residential areas, and Vovchansk was heavily shelled.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 06:19 AM • 26527 views
White House: US aid flow will allow Ukraine to survive through 2024

The Biden administration is confident that Ukraine will withstand Russia's intensified attacks on the front line, and the United States will provide the necessary equipment, weapons, and assistance.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 06:09 AM • 30185 views
russia suffers losses: 1,320 personnel, 15 tanks, 40 armored vehicles destroyed overnight

Over the past 24 hours, russia lost 1,320 servicemen, bringing its total combat losses since the beginning of the invasion to 481,030, according to the Ukrainian military.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 05:02 AM • 23737 views
Enemy tactical aviation is active in the northeast

Enemy tactical aircraft were active in the northeast, posing a threat of air strikes, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 02:32 AM • 108937 views
The threat of ballistic missiles has been recorded in several areas

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of a potential threat of ballistic missiles in areas where air alert has been declared.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 10:49 PM • 22536 views
Tactical aviation launches of the cruise missile system in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that Russian tactical aviation has launched anti-missile systems in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 09:41 PM • 21258 views
Explosions occurred in Kharkiv

The explosions took place in Kharkiv.

Society • May 10, 09:11 PM • 21730 views
The enemy is attacking: missile danger in Kharkiv and Poltava regions

Air Force of Ukraine informs about missile threat in Kharkiv and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 09:07 PM • 22671 views
Defensive actions against enemy forces continue in Kharkiv region: report from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

In the Kharkiv region, active defensive battles continue against russian troops trying to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 08:20 PM • 55572 views