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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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Ex-head of Rivne TCC served the fourth suspicion and detained

The former head of the Rivne regional TCC was served the fourth suspicion for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces. He was detained and will be held without bail, facing up to 12 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • August 3, 05:42 PM • 25504 views
Women in Odesa tried to "fight off" their husbands from employees of the TCC: the first official comment appeared

The Odesa CCC explained the conflict on Pirogovska Street. Representatives of the center stated that they acted legally, preventing the illegal removal of a person liable for military service from the territory of the institution.

Society • August 3, 04:13 PM • 24397 views
Russian submarine hit in Sevastopol port - General Staff

The Ukrainian Defense Forces strike at the Rostov-on-Don submarine and S-400 air defense system in occupied Crimea. The $300 million boat sank in the port of Sevastopol.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 02:00 PM • 102606 views
Chief Sergeant of the “Shkval” battalion about ex-prisoners: they destroy the enemy in large numbers

The chief sergeant of the Shkval battalion reported on the high efficiency of ex-prisoners at the front. According to him, they fight bravely and destroy a large number of enemies, demonstrating strong motivation.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 12:42 PM • 109902 views
Ukrainian Air Force reports air defense against enemy drone in Zaporizhzhia region

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported successful air defense against an enemy UAV in Zaporizhzhia region. An air alert was declared in the region and several other areas.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 10:05 AM • 109693 views
DIU drones burned a warehouse with fuel in Russia, which supplied the occupiers in Donetsk and Luhansk regions - source

As a result of the Ukrainian intelligence operation, a Nayan UAV of the Obsidian project hit a fuel and lubricant warehouse on the territory of the Atlas plant of the Federal State Reserves Agency in the Rostov region of Russia, the source said.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 08:53 AM • 29992 views
Air Force reports on air defense against enemy drone in Sumy region

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported air defense against an enemy UAV in Sumy region. An air alert was declared in the region and several other areas.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 07:36 AM • 28178 views
General Staff confirms strikes on Morozovsk airfield and Russian oil depots

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed a strike on the Morozovsk airfield in the Rostov region of Russia, hitting ammunition depots. Oil depots in the Belgorod, Kursk and Rostov regions were also attacked.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 07:28 AM • 29649 views
General Staff: 123 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 123 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. Most attacks (36) were repelled in the Pokrovsk sector. The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to inflict losses in manpower and equipment, including in the deep rear.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 06:23 AM • 26207 views
Missile threat announced in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced a missile threat in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 05:34 AM • 26794 views
UKRAINIAN ARMED FORCES: Occupants lost 1170 troops and 27 armored vehicles over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of the invaders over the past day. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 581760 people, 8406 tanks and 16238 armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 04:59 AM • 28438 views
Air Force warns of ballistic missile threat

The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of ballistic missile use in areas where air alert has been declared.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 03:53 AM • 28364 views
Air Force warns of enemy aircraft activity in the southeast

The Ukrainian Armed Forces report detected enemy tactical aircraft activity in the southeast.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 02:34 AM • 43072 views
Air Force warns of threat of air strikes in frontline areas

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the threat of using air strikes in the frontline areas.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 11:28 PM • 25585 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of threat of enemy drones from the south

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a recorded threat of enemy unmanned aerial vehicles from the south.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 08:45 PM • 24524 views
General Staff: 102 combat engagements took place at the front, russian forces are most active in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 102 combat engagements in the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 27 occupants' attacks. The enemy launched missile and air strikes and used kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 08:35 PM • 27197 views
A group of enemy “Shahed” is moving to Chernihiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports that a group of enemy Shahed attack drones is moving in the direction of Chernihiv region.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 08:00 PM • 27683 views
Already 30 in Ukraine: the first recruitment center of the Ukrainian army was opened in Chernihiv

Ukraine's 30th army recruitment center has opened in Chernihiv. The center offers more than 10,000 vacancies and full support for recruitment, and is staffed by civilian specialists who do not issue draft notices.

Society • August 2, 03:31 PM • 25994 views
Court releases former head of Rivne region TCC on bail of over UAH 450 thousand

The Rivne Court of Appeal changed the measure of restraint for Serhiy Lutsiuk from custody to bail in the amount of UAH 454,200. The former TCC executive is suspected of beating his subordinate and corruption.

Crimes and emergencies • August 2, 01:52 PM • 17801 views
Detainee of pre-trial detention center stole money from the card of an AFU soldier: he was served a notice of suspicion

The offender, while in custody in a Kyiv pre-trial detention center, illegally withdrew funds from the card of an Armed Forces serviceman. The man posed as a bank employee, obtained the card details and stole over UAH 21 thousand via Internet banking.

Crimes and emergencies • August 2, 01:15 PM • 16710 views
Kiper has no conflict with Trukhanov over renaming streets in Odesa

The head of the Odesa RMA and the mayor of Odesa have different positions on street renaming, but this does not mean a conflict. The changes are aimed at strengthening the Ukrainian identity, sparking discussions among the public and cultural figures.

Society • August 2, 11:59 AM • 13456 views
Kyiv resident sentenced to 8 years in prison for setting fire to 13 military vehicles

In Kyiv, a man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for setting fire to 10 vehicles and damaging 3 vehicles of military personnel. The crimes were committed from September 2022 to August 2023 out of hostility to the military.

Crimes and emergencies • August 2, 11:49 AM • 12765 views
Bodies of 250 fallen defenders returned to Ukraine

Ukraine has repatriated the bodies of 250 fallen defenders from different frontline areas and the occupied territories. The bodies will be identified and handed over to the families for a decent burial in accordance with the Geneva Conventions.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 09:09 AM • 29603 views
“Regular” DIU owls will live in Kyiv Zoo

Soldiers of the 92nd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine rescued two owls in Kharkiv region. The birds were transferred to the Kyiv Zoo, where they will live in a special aviary.

Society • August 2, 08:43 AM • 13977 views
SBU detains FSB agent who spied on Armed Forces of Ukraine warehouses in Vinnytsia region

A 40-year-old FSB agent who collected data on the Armed Forces of Ukraine's weapons and ammunition depots was detained in Vinnytsia region. The man faces life imprisonment for high treason under martial law.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 07:14 AM • 27732 views
Plus 1100 occupants and 8 armored vehicles: General Staff updates data on losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 580,590 personnel and 8,402 tanks.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 04:51 AM • 50896 views
Zelensky praises the 15th National Guard Brigade fighting in the south: good results in destroying equipment

President Zelenskyy praised the 15th Brigade of the National Guard. In a month, the brigade destroyed nearly 30 artillery systems and other enemy equipment.

Politics • August 1, 05:08 PM • 36528 views
Aggregate plant in Vovchansk is under fire control of the Defense Forces

The approaches to the aggregate plant in Vovchansk and the plant itself are under the fire control of the Defense Forces. There is no advance of enemy troops in the area, although the situation remains difficult and has signs of escalation.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 04:37 PM • 49115 views
Commanders of military units will be able to recruit volunteers without involvement of the Military Commissariat - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has developed proposals to simplify the recruitment of volunteers without the involvement of the Military Commission. This will allow commanders to select motivated personnel, and volunteers to choose positions according to their specialty.

Society • August 1, 04:34 PM • 30018 views
Commander of the Ukrainian Navy thanks Kiper for renaming the boulevard in Odesa

The Ukrainian Navy Commander thanked for renaming a boulevard in Odesa in honor of Ukrainian sailors. This is a recognition of the merits of the military who defend Ukraine from Russian aggression at sea.

Society • August 1, 01:39 PM • 14767 views