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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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Robotic dogs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: what are their characteristics and what are they used for

The Ukrainian military is using about 30 BAD. 2 robots in the Donetsk sector. These ground drones perform reconnaissance missions, detect mines and track enemy troop movements, reducing risks to soldiers.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 12:57 PM • 114387 views
After the Ukrainian Armed Forces breakthrough in the Kursk region: Russia is urgently looking for volunteers to build new defense lines

After Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region, Russia began to massively build new defense lines. Dozens of vacancies for construction workers with salaries of up to 371 thousand rubles for 60 days of work appeared on Russian websites.

Society • August 14, 12:47 PM • 19094 views
Mobilization of men aged 18 to 25: The Rada may fix the legislative conflict at the next meeting

The Verkhovna Rada is considering a draft law to resolve a conflict regarding the mobilization of men aged 18-25. The document stipulates that such persons will not be subject to conscription until they reach the age of 25, except in cases of voluntary consent.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 12:31 PM • 31913 views
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine calls on Ukrainians and foreigners to refrain from visiting the combat zone without special permission

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of the danger of unauthorized stay in the areas of hostilities. Citizens and foreigners are urged to follow the rules of movement, especially in the 20-kilometer border zone of Sumy region.

Society • August 14, 12:24 PM • 20907 views
They deliver ammunition and reconnoiter the area: Ukrainian defense forces use robotic dogs at the front

The Ukrainian military is using British BAD. 2 robots for reconnaissance and cargo transportation. More than 30 of these devices are already operating at the front, helping to detect mines and enemy positions.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 11:58 AM • 24555 views
Specially planned operation: source confirms SBU and Defense Forces drones worked on 4 Russian military airfields

The largest operation against Russian airfields was carried out. The airfields of Voronezh, Kursk, Savasleyka and Borisoglebsk were attacked to prevent the enemy from using them to launch missile strikes on the front line and Ukrainian cities.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 11:10 AM • 33008 views
Search and destruction of the enemy in Suzha completed - Syrskyi

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky reported on the completion of the operation in Sudzha and the advance of 1-2 km in Kursk region. 100 Russian soldiers were captured, and the enemy's main efforts are concentrated in the Donetsk sector.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 11:03 AM • 31759 views
Supply of winter clothes and footwear for the Armed Forces of Ukraine started - Ministry of Defense

The Defense Ministry's procurement agency has started supplying winter clothing to the Armed Forces. The total amount of supplies is UAH 2.6 billion, and the deadline is the end of 2024.

Society • August 14, 10:57 AM • 113647 views
President of Finland supports Ukraine's right to operate in Kursk region

Alexander Stubb said that Ukraine has the right to defend itself against Russian aggression in the Kursk region. He also confirmed that Ukraine could use Finnish weapons on Russian territory.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 10:57 AM • 39534 views
Why Russians want to take IDPs from Kursk region to the TOT of Ukraine and new fakes of propaganda - told by the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis

Russian authorities want to hide the truth about the situation in the Kursk region. Russian propaganda is spreading new fakes about the events in the region, including fictitious killings of civilians and exaggerated losses of the Ukrainian armed forces.

News of the World • August 14, 10:09 AM • 17554 views
"Cinema for Victory!" can come to any community: how to participate in the competition

"Cinema for Victory!" can come to any community: how to participate in the competition.

Society • August 14, 08:49 AM • 15485 views
In just two months of summer, Poroshenko enriched himself by more than 38 million - NACP portal

According to the declarations filed in June and July, the leader of the European Solidarity faction, Petro Poroshenko, became richer by more than 38 million 200 thousand hryvnias.

Politics • August 14, 08:48 AM • 26702 views
100 kg of gold and almost 2000 kg of silver: the state budget was replenished with precious metals from scrap metal from the Russian Federation

The recycling of destroyed military equipment produced 100 kg of gold, 1900 kg of silver and 25 kg of platinum. In 7 months of 2024, this brought in UAH 24.7 million, and another UAH 18 million is expected by the end of the year.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 08:42 AM • 84472 views
NABU opens case on Shabunin's "business trips" to NACP instead of military service - media

The NABU has opened proceedings to check on what grounds Shabunin received business trips to the NACP from the military unit where he allegedly served. He received UAH 43 thousand per month, including "combat" expenses, without reporting to the military unit for six months.

Politics • August 14, 08:10 AM • 26508 views
"We take care of mental health and help the Armed Forces of Ukraine": RUN 4 VICTORY participants tell about their preparations for the race

Participants of the RUN 4 VICTORY race told about their preparations for the race.

Society • August 14, 07:58 AM • 20461 views
Fighting in Kharkiv region: occupants are preparing for offensive actions in the area of Tykhyi, moving personnel in the area of Hlyboke

In the Kharkiv region, fighting continues in the areas of Vovchansk and Liptsy. The enemy regroups and prepares an offensive, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully repel the attacks, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 07:14 AM • 25870 views
Military was cheated of 46 million in a scheme to sell cars and drones for the Armed Forces: Ukraine and Moldova jointly expose gang

A criminal group that sold non-existent drones and vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine was stopped. Some criminals were detained in Moldova, 67 episodes of fraud were established.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 06:55 AM • 24439 views
General Staff: 134 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 134 combat engagements over the last day, 54 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 81 air strikes, making 4,594 attacks. Defense forces repelled numerous enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 05:46 AM • 31799 views
Plus 1240 occupants and 21 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 594,400 personnel and 8,476 tanks.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 04:53 AM • 49982 views
Russian ship with Kalibr missiles spotted in the Black Sea

The Ukrainian Navy reported the presence of one Russian Kalibr carrier ship in the Black Sea. Two Russian ships were spotted in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is also armed with Kalibr.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 03:57 AM • 96194 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 111 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

There were 111 combat engagements over the last day, 48 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and fired at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 10:25 PM • 32686 views
Zelenskyy discussed with Umerov the issue of payments and bonuses for the military performing missions in Russia

The President discussed the provision of payments and bonuses to defenders performing missions in Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a quick process without bureaucracy for the military.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 05:57 PM • 31492 views
Security measures have been tightened in Moscow due to the threat of sabotage groups - media

Security measures have been tightened in Moscow and the region due to possible sabotage attempts. Law enforcement officials have been warned of the threat of weapons seizures, and security has been tightened in the center and the Kremlin.

News of the World • August 13, 05:46 PM • 20953 views
Zelensky on the Armed Forces' operation in Kursk region: hundreds of Russian soldiers surrendered

Ukrainian forces control 74 settlements in the Kursk region of Russia. President Zelenskyy announces the surrender of hundreds of Russian soldiers and their humane treatment.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 05:21 PM • 28063 views
Ahmadiyya commander admits that Ukrainian Armed Forces captured Kadyrovites in Kursk region

For the first time, Apti Alaudinov confirmed that 5 Chechen soldiers were captured by the Ukrainian army during the offensive in the Kursk region. Earlier, he denied this fact, despite the video with the prisoners published by the Ukrainian project.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 05:04 PM • 29390 views
Several hundred refuseniks from St. Petersburg were forcibly put on a plane and taken near Kursk - rossmedia

About 500 men who refused to fight were forcibly taken from a military settlement near St. Petersburg to a training ground near Kursk. They were given machine guns and are being prepared to be sent to the front, despite the health problems of many of them.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 04:11 PM • 33356 views
Russia copied the Ukrainian robotic turret "Sabre" and named it "Chapai"

Russia has presented a copy of the Ukrainian robotic turret 'Sabre' called 'Chapai'. The development repeats the concept and implementation of the Ukrainian system, which has been used by the Armed Forces since the ATO.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 03:43 PM • 30196 views
Russian Federation may be preparing a provocation with chemical weapons in Kursk region - CPJ

Russian propaganda spreads fakes about Ukraine's plans to use banned weapons in the Kursk region. This may indicate that the Russians are preparing a chemical weapons provocation to accuse Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 03:30 PM • 100563 views
Russia withdraws some troops from Ukraine to defend Kursk region - Politico

Russia has redeployed troops from southern Ukraine to its territory due to the Ukrainian armed forces' offensive in the Kursk region. Within a week, Ukrainian forces took control of about 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 03:20 PM • 93206 views
Media: Ukrainian Armed Forces Advance in Kursk Region in a Week More Than Russian Troops in Ukraine in Three Months

In one week, the Ukrainian Armed Forces took control of about 1,000 square kilometers in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. This is 1.7 times more territory than Russian troops seized in Ukraine in the three months from May to August.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 01:36 PM • 30721 views