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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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Guerrillas discover new Russian ammunition depot in Donetsk region - ATES

In the Donetsk region, guerrillas found a new field depot of Russian ammunition near Berestove. The ATES movement reported the coordinates of the depot, where the Russians had brought several trucks of shells for the front.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 10:44 AM • 10979 views
People's deputy: Persons under 25 will not be mobilized, there is a directive

MP Oleksiy Honcharenko reported on the directive of the Land Forces Command to ban the mobilization of people under 25 years of age. The text of the directive is not published because it is classified.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 09:35 AM • 14940 views
Sky defenders worked in Kirovohrad region during night attack of Russian Federation, without consequences - RMA

During a nighttime air raid in Kirovohrad region, the defenders of the sky successfully worked. The attack was repelled without consequences

War in Ukraine • September 20, 08:16 AM • 12632 views
In Mykolaiv region 6 “Shaheds” shot down overnight

Six UAVs were shot down in Mykolaiv region. Air defense forces destroyed a total of 15 kamikaze drones in southern Ukraine overnight.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 07:52 AM • 12489 views
SBU detains demobilized conscript who started working for Russian military intelligence

In Zaporizhzhia, the SBU detained a 22-year-old demobilized conscript of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, recruited by Russian intelligence. He was collecting data on Ukrainian troops on the southern front to prepare enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 07:19 AM • 14668 views
61 "Shaheds" and an X-59 missile were shot down over Ukraine during Russia's night attack

On the night of September 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 70 Shahed drones. The defense forces shot down 61 UAVs and an X-59 missile, and air defense was operating in 13 regions.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 07:05 AM • 14518 views
Russia's army dropped 27 CABs in Kursk region in 226 days at the frontline - General Staff

There were 226 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The most active attacks took place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske directions. Russian aviation conducted 18 strikes in the Kursk region, dropping 27 guided bombs.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 05:37 AM • 16252 views
Zelenskyy: About 40 thousand Russian troops were diverted to Kursk direction - Zelenskyy

The President of Ukraine reported on active operations in the Kursk region, which diverted significant enemy forces. Zelenskyy also spoke about the replenishment of the exchange fund and the situation in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 05:15 PM • 23242 views
Oleksandr Syrsky and Oksana Zabuzhko became honorary citizens of Kyiv

The Kyiv City Council has awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Kyiv to 15 prominent Kyiv residents. Among the honorees are Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, writer Oksana Zabuzhko and other prominent figures in culture, science and military affairs.

Culture • September 19, 03:18 PM • 20273 views
Occupants in Crimea are testing locals for “disloyalty” under the guise of military exercises - National Resistance Center

A new wave of filtration measures has begun in Crimea under the guise of the “Bars-Crimea” military exercises. The occupiers are tightening control over civilians planning to leave the occupied territories of Kherson region.

Society • September 19, 12:53 PM • 15927 views
Russian KABs targeted Kharkiv region defenders: Russian military intelligence agent detained

A 42-year-old Russian military intelligence agent who transmitted the coordinates of Ukrainian troops was detained in Kharkiv. The offender recorded the location of the Defense Forces and sent the data to a Russian curator.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 07:19 AM • 15765 views
187 combat engagements in the last day: the situation was the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector again

The enemy attacks Ukrainian positions with missile and air strikes. Ukrainian defenders hold back the onslaught, inflicting maximum losses on the enemy in all frontlines.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 05:44 AM • 15544 views
Zelensky on the situation in the Kursk region: we are keeping the situation on our foothold within the limits of calculations

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky reported on changes in the situation in the Kursk region. Zelenskyy said that the defense forces were keeping the situation at the bridgehead within their calculations, and that meetings with partners were being prepared.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 05:32 PM • 29832 views
Ukrainian metal detector “Khortich-1” is approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has authorized the use of a domestically produced pulse metal detector Khortych-1 in the defense forces. The device weighs just over 1 kg, detects explosive devices at a depth of over 0.5 m and operates for up to 6 hours on battery power.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 01:56 PM • 15082 views
FPV drones are being transported under the guise of “humanitarian convoys” for the occupiers: collaborators from Luhansk region are served with a notice of suspicion

The SBU served suspicion notices to three collaborators from Luhansk region for transporting FPV drones from Russia under the guise of humanitarian aid. They also organized the manufacture of explosive devices for the drones.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 01:49 PM • 15182 views
Kirovohrad region detains man who cheated relatives of fallen soldiers out of over a million hryvnias

The police detained a 46-year-old man who posed as a lieutenant colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and extorted money from the families of the fallen soldiers. The offender received about 20% of the state payments to the families.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 01:25 PM • 16165 views
KOZAK SYSTEM will give a big solo concert in Kyiv: details

On November 9, the Palace of Sports will host a concert by KOZAK SYSTEM under the slogan “Together to Victory”. The event emphasizes the importance of unity between the home front and the rear, as well as support for Ukrainian defenders.

Culture • September 18, 12:30 PM • 16090 views
Setting fire to a military vehicle: two underage girls exposed in Poltava region

Two girls aged 15 and 16 set fire to a car for the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the instructions of a “curator” who promised a reward. They face up to 8 years in prison for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces during a special period.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 11:21 AM • 15102 views
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive new improved sleeping bags: how they will differ

The Ministry of Defense will purchase new lighter sleeping bags with a water-repellent cover for the Armed Forces. They consist of three parts and are comfortable to use in any weather and temperature.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 08:52 AM • 68402 views
The Ministry of Social Policy has developed a draft law on basic social assistance and will soon submit it to the Parliament

The draft law on basic social assistance will make it easier to receive payments through Diia. The Deputy Minister of Social Policy said that the document will soon be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada.

Society • September 18, 08:44 AM • 13119 views
Ministry of Finance explains where UAH 500 billion will come from for military spending

The Verkhovna Rada approved an increase in spending for the Defense Forces by UAH 495. 3 billion. The Ministry of Finance expects support for the amendments to the Tax Code.

Economy • September 18, 08:31 AM • 15864 views
Traitor detained in Donetsk region, who was promised 1 million rubles by FSB for coordinates of Ukrainian Armed Forces combat positions near Pokrovsk

An AFU serviceman recruited by the FSB was detained in Donetsk region. He was collecting the coordinates of the Ukrainian army's combat positions near Pokrovsk in exchange for a promised reward of 1 million rubles.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 07:19 AM • 12905 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces repel 100 hostile attacks in Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors - General Staff on the situation at the front

Over the last day, 194 combat engagements took place, 100 of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 72 air strikes and fired 4,800 times, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 05:37 AM • 15943 views
Ukrainian Navy shoots down two Shahed-136 attack drones in the south

On the night of September 18, the Ukrainian Navy destroyed two enemy SHAHED-136 kamikaze drones in the south of the country. The drones were shot down during an air attack by the Russian occupiers.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 04:31 AM • 33072 views
Russians resume assaults in Donetsk region, particularly in the areas of Andriivka, Kalynivka and Ivanivske

Occupants are trying to storm the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in Donetsk region. Active fighting is taking place in the areas of Andriivka, Kalynivka and Ivanivske, the enemy is using artillery, mortars and FPV drones.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 04:16 PM • 16879 views
Another explosion occurs in the Rostov region at an oil depot attacked by Ukrainian drones the day before

A new explosion occurs at an oil depot in the Rostov region of Russia attacked by Ukrainian drones. The fire has been going on for two days, 18 firefighters have been injured, and a state of emergency has been declared.

Society • August 19, 10:59 AM • 29826 views
IRIS-T air defense systems, drones and ammunition: Germany allocates new aid to Ukraine

Germany has handed over a new batch of military equipment and supplies to Ukraine. The transfer includes the IRIS-T air defense system, drones, ammunition, armored vehicles and small arms.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 10:38 AM • 34329 views
Budget expenditures increased by 10% this year: what was spent on the most

The total expenditures of the state budget of Ukraine in January-July 2024 amounted to UAH 1. 8 trillion, which is 10.3% more than last year. Most of the funds were allocated for wages, social security and support for the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 10:31 AM • 28968 views
Defense forces do everything necessary to protect Toretsk - Syrskyi

Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported heavy fighting in the Pokrovsk sector and the defense of Toretsk. The Ukrainian military is also achieving new results in the Kursk region and replenishing the exchange fund.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 10:21 AM • 22221 views
The situation in Donetsk region, the Kursk operation, and the missile program: Zelensky listens to Syrsky's report

The President of Ukraine discussed the situation in Donetsk region and the operation in Kursk region with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Zelenskyy also heard a report on Ukraine's missile program.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 10:09 AM • 75820 views