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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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russia lost 1130 soldiers in 24 hours

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on russian losses over the day: 1130 soldiers, 7 tanks, 12 armored personnel carriers, 54 artillery systems. The total losses of the russian federation since the beginning of the war have reached 563640 people.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 04:39 AM • 30566 views
Enemy attacks: enemy tactical aircraft spotted in southeastern Ukraine

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports enemy tactical aircraft activity in the southeast.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 01:09 AM • 38191 views
General Staff clarifies the procedure for recruiting volunteers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine explains the procedure for recruiting volunteers, which includes online job platforms, territorial recruitment centers, interviews, medical and psychological screening, basic training and assignment to priority or non-priority military units with the written consent of commanders.

Society • July 17, 07:29 PM • 30662 views
Hostile UAVs spotted heading southwest near Chernihiv and Kyiv regions

Enemy UAVs were detected on the border of Chernihiv and Kyiv regions flying southwest, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 07:22 PM • 33972 views
Collaborator who passed "encrypted reports" on the deployment of the Armed Forces near Pokrovsk to the occupiers will spend 13 years in prison

A collaborator who passed encrypted reports on the deployment of Ukrainian troops near Pokrovsk to the Russian occupiers was sentenced to 13 years in prison with confiscation of property.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 02:51 PM • 20832 views
Prisoner exchange: 13 Azovstal defenders returned

Twenty-three Ukrainian soldiers who defended Mariupol were released from Russian captivity, thirteen of them were Azovstal defenders.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 01:05 PM • 34196 views
First emotions of Ukrainian defenders returned from captivity - Ombudsman shows video

Ukrainian defenders who have returned from Russian captivity are experiencing overwhelming emotions: one soldier is on his knees crying when he returns home, while others are making touching calls to their families.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 12:46 PM • 35578 views
We are looking for everyone who may be in captivity: Zelensky on the return of 95 defenders

Another 95 Ukrainian defenders, including soldiers, members of the National Guard and border guards, were released from Russian captivity thanks to the mediation efforts of the United Arab Emirates. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that we are looking for everyone who may be captured.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 12:36 PM • 102415 views
Occupants set up a large number of firing points on beaches in Crimea - "ATESH"

Russians have set up numerous firing points along the beaches in occupied Crimea, endangering civilians.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 12:21 PM • 14839 views
Another 95 Ukrainian defenders released from Russian captivity

95 Ukrainian servicemen, members of the National Guard and border guards were released from Russian captivity, bringing the total number of Ukrainians released since the full-scale invasion to 3,405.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 12:09 PM • 14778 views
Organized a scheme for fugitives: Kyiv detained a man who illegally transported men abroad

A 51-year-old Kyiv resident organized a scheme to smuggle conscripts across the Ukrainian border in exchange for money, entering their data into the Shlyakh system under the guise of volunteers transporting goods for the Armed Forces.

Kyiv • July 17, 11:22 AM • 29398 views
Help for almost UAH 160 million: DobroDiy Charity Exchange celebrates a decade of work

Over the past 10 years, the DobroDiy Charity Exchange has provided nearly UAH 160 million in aid to various organizations, including the Armed Forces of Ukraine, seriously ill children, medical institutions, humanitarian aid recipients, and social and cultural projects.

Society • July 17, 10:12 AM • 13610 views
The Air Force informs about the threat of enemy ballistic missiles

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a threat of enemy ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 02:23 AM • 107304 views
russia puts First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ihor Fedorov on the wanted list

Ihor Fedorov, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, is wanted in russia.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 11:55 PM • 105179 views
The enemy is attacking: the threat of ballistic missiles in several areas

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the threat of ballistic missiles in the areas where air alert has been declared and urges people not to ignore the warning and take shelter.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 11:12 PM • 103145 views
DeepState: occupants advanced in New York, Lozuvatske, Novoselivka Persha and near Progress

According to DeepState, enemy troops advanced in New York, Lozuvatske, Novoselivka Persha and near Progress, but were pushed back by Ukrainian forces in the area of Zavodska Street in New York village.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 10:12 PM • 108857 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa region

An explosion occurred in the Odesa region. Earlier, there were warnings of a missile threat to the entire region from the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration and the detection by the Ukrainian Air Force of a high-speed target approaching from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 08:15 PM • 62701 views
Air defense works to destroy enemy reconnaissance UAV in Odesa region

Air defense systems are targeting an enemy reconnaissance drone in Odesa region, the Ukrainian Air Force reports.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 07:29 PM • 60795 views
Venislavskyi filed a complaint with law enforcement agencies against MP Bezuhla

MP Fedir Venislavskyi filed a complaint against MP Mariana Bezuhla for disclosing information in the field of security and defense at a closed meeting of a parliamentary committee.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 05:30 PM • 118116 views
Ukrainian units withdraw from Krynok - media

Ukrainian troops withdrew from Krynky in Kherson region several weeks ago, according to media sources in the armed forces.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 05:04 PM • 46720 views
They wanted to dispose of it: a significant amount of ammunition of various calibers was returned to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense has returned to the Armed Forces of Ukraine a significant amount of ammunition of various calibers that were previously transferred for disposal, and after quality control, this ammunition is now being used against the Russian occupiers on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:45 PM • 34105 views
Zelenskiy announces arms talks this week

President Zelenskyy held important meetings on the military situation, arms supplies, and international talks scheduled for this week.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:20 PM • 104843 views
Zelensky initiated a bill to deprive traitors of state awards

President Zelenskyy initiated a draft law that would allow for the legislative deprivation of state awards to those who popularize or promote the aggressor state of Russia or commit other illegal acts against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:11 PM • 34634 views
Overnight, Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed Russian S-300 launchers in occupied Donetsk region - Syrskyi

The Ukrainian military struck and destroyed an enemy S-300 air defense system, including radar stations and launchers, in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 03:36 PM • 22048 views
Draft law on strengthening guarantees for media activities: The Parliament supported in the first reading

The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading a bill that exempts journalists from liability for moving during curfew while performing their professional duties and abolishes liability for online media for disseminating certain information.

Politics • July 16, 02:16 PM • 21283 views
Law enforcers detain Rivne resident who burned several cars of military personnel

A 22-year-old resident of Rivne was detained for setting fire to several vehicles belonging to the Armed Forces for a reward from Russian chatbots, creating an image of Ukrainians opposed to mobilization.

Crimes and emergencies • July 16, 12:59 PM • 12751 views
Air defense system can work on enemy reconnaissance drone in Kharkiv region - Air Forces

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a possible air defense operation against an enemy reconnaissance drone in Kharkiv region, and earlier, cruise missiles flying through Sumy region toward Chernihiv region and one moving further toward Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 11:18 AM • 30500 views
Property or accounts of persons liable for military service may be seized only in case of non-payment of fine for unupdated data - Ministry of Defense

If a person liable for military service fails to pay a fine for out-of-date data, his or her property or accounts may be seized by the state executive service.

Society • July 16, 11:05 AM • 26197 views
Update of military registration data does not mean automatic necessity to undergo a medical examination - General Staff

According to Lieutenant Colonel Iryna Harbuz of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, citizens will receive separate summonses to undergo a military medical commission. So, updating military registration data does not automatically imply undergoing a military medical commission.

Society • July 16, 10:48 AM • 20176 views
Online TCC, automatic deferral, booking: the Ministry of Defense told what other features Reserve+ can get

The Ministry of Defense is working to make the Reserve+ app a fully digital analog of a military ID card, with features such as automatic deferral, online booking, online data updates, and retrieval of data from other registries through electronic requests.

Society • July 16, 09:57 AM • 12883 views