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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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Preparing missile strikes on Kharkiv and Sumy region: FSB agents' spouses detained

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a married couple who worked for the FSB and prepared coordinates for a new Russian missile strike on the defense forces in Kharkiv and Sumy regions: the woman collected intelligence from colleagues, and her husband determined the locations of Ukrainian defenders in the border areas.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 08:29 AM • 39592 views
"Shahed" is spotted in the north of Kyiv region - Air Force

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of a Shahed attack drone in the north of Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 06:59 AM • 30288 views
Russians shell Sumy region three times: no casualties reported

Russians shelled Sumy region three times, resulting in 6 explosions in border areas and settlements, but no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 06:38 AM • 26823 views
Today is the anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Ukraine: how the first document on the path to independence came to be

Ukraine celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty, the first document on the path to independence adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on July 16, 1990.

Society • July 16, 03:34 AM • 18861 views
Threat of using attack drones detected in Poltava region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported detecting a threat from attack UAVs in Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 03:02 AM • 33274 views
Missile threat detected in Kherson region of Ukraine

A missile threat is detected in the Kherson region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 01:58 AM • 35499 views
Air alert announced in Kyiv due to threat of drone attacks

Kyiv is on air alert due to the threat of an attack by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as reported by the Kyiv City State Administration and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 11:31 PM • 41083 views
Air defense may be activated against enemy drone in Sumy region - Air Force

Air defense forces in Sumy region may be targeting an enemy drone, the Ukrainian Air Force reports.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 10:45 PM • 27894 views
Drunk man wished for death and attacked wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Odesa

In Odesa, a drunken man insulted and threw his fists at wounded Ukrainian defenders, wishing them dead, after they politely asked him to calm down.

Society • July 15, 08:22 PM • 64796 views
Zelensky changed the composition of the Stavka: added the Commander of the SSO and the Head of the Parole Service

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made changes to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, dismissing and appointing several officials, including the former head of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the former commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 04:52 PM • 104654 views
Zelensky on Budanov's statement about Russia's offensive from the north: "He was misunderstood a bit"

President Zelenskyy explained that the head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, Budanov, had been misunderstood regarding his statement about a possible Russian offensive from the north.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:00 PM • 28178 views
Air defense system can work on enemy drone in Sumy region - Air Force

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a possible air defense operation against an enemy drone in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 02:24 PM • 22714 views
SBU: Telegram channel administrator detained for leaking locations of Ukrainian Armed Forces in Mykolaiv to racists

The Security Service of Ukraine has detained the administrator of a Telegram channel that leaked locations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Mykolaiv to the Russian occupiers, the SBU said.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 01:38 PM • 19804 views
Zelensky on 14 understaffed brigades: something has begun to arrive, but it's still a long way to go

President Zelensky said that Ukraine has 14 brigades that have been formed for a long time but do not have enough weapons; artillery and other equipment has recently arrived, although it is still far from being fully equipped to give a positive result.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 01:25 PM • 20727 views
Zelenskyi on Syrskyi and Zaluzhnyi: I don't want to compare, I treat everyone with appropriate respect

President Zelensky stated that he does not want to compare Commander-in-Chiefs Syrskyi and Zaluzhnyi, treating each with due respect as they do their jobs in their respective positions.

Politics • July 15, 01:10 PM • 16898 views
On Statehood Day, Zelensky awarded the military and handed over passports to young citizens

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a prayer event on the occasion of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus, presented state awards, including the title of Hero of Ukraine, to fallen soldiers and handed over Ukrainian passports to young citizens.

Society • July 15, 10:59 AM • 23728 views
Air Force warns of possible air defense against enemy drone in Odesa region

The Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of possible air defense operations against enemy UAVs in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 09:33 AM • 21432 views
Commander-in-Chief decided to send a working group to check the situation in the 59th Brigade and find out the circumstances of recent losses - General Staff

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has decided to send a working group headed by the head of the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces to check the situation in the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Yakiv Handziuk and to find out the circumstances of recent losses among the personnel, the General Staff reported.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 06:58 AM • 24589 views
The Free and True volunteers delivered aid to the Da Vinci Wolves battalion and the fighters of the 59th Separate Mechanized Brigade

The Free and Faithful volunteers delivered aid to the Da Vinci Wolves battalion and the fighters of the 59th Separate Mechanized Brigade.

Society • July 15, 06:53 AM • 17116 views
Air Force reports an enemy missile through Mykolaiv region heading northwest

The Ukrainian Air Force reported an enemy missile through Mykolaiv region heading northwest.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 05:42 AM • 26461 views
Plus 1200 occupants and 8 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 560,290 personnel and 8,214 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 04:27 AM • 28122 views
The enemy boasts of using FAB-3000 for strikes on Ukraine: the OP made a statement

Ukraine asks for permission to strike Russian airfields to stop bombing.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 05:22 PM • 77445 views
Not only military, but also equipment suffers from abnormal heat at the front - Khortytsia military unit spokesman

The defense forces suffer from abnormal heat, which also affects military equipment, and overheating occurs not only from active use.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 02:52 PM • 34229 views
Occupants in the east are trying to stretch the forces and means of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to attack in different directions - spokesman of the Khortytsia unit

As of morning, 38 hostile attacks took place in the eastern operational zone.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 01:25 PM • 43913 views
The Ministry of Defense stated that there are no automatic fines for failure to update data in the TCC

About 3 million citizens have updated their military records, but not all of them will be called up for military service, as the Armed Forces' need for recruits is much lower.

Society • July 14, 10:22 AM • 32698 views
Not all citizens who have updated their personal data will be called up for military service - Defense Ministry

About 3 million citizens have updated their military records, but not all of them will be called up for military service, as the need for conscription is much lower.

Society • July 14, 09:55 AM • 38060 views
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed 2 guided missiles and 4 reconnaissance drones overnight

Air defense forces in eastern Ukraine shot down two guided missiles and four reconnaissance drones overnight.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 06:53 AM • 39459 views
Over the last day 160 combat engagements were registered

Over the last day, 160 combat engagements were registered in various sectors of the frontline, the most intense situation was near Novooleksandrivka in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 05:44 AM • 74374 views
Aviation and Missile Forces of the Defense Forces conducted 12 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted 12 attacks on enemy positions, hitting 4 artillery systems, 2 electronic warfare/radar stations and 1 Pantsyr-S1 anti-aircraft missile system.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 05:20 AM • 43892 views
Plus 1320 occupants and 7 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 559,090 personnel and 8,206 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 05:08 AM • 41922 views