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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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In one day, the russians lost: 1160 personnel, 25 tanks, 37 artillery systems

Over the past day, russians lost 1,160 people, bringing their total combat losses since the start of the invasion on February 24, 2022 to 476,460, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 04:38 AM • 24027 views
russia is attacking: tactical aviation activity in the east and south

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports significant activity of enemy tactical aircraft in eastern and southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 02:36 AM • 26615 views
Significant activity of enemy tactical aviation was recorded in the east and north-east

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports significant activity of enemy tactical aircraft in the east and northeast.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 07:49 PM • 52553 views
Defense forces are in control of the situation: Voloshyn on Chasiv Yar

Defense forces control the situation around the town of Chasiv Yar, active fighting continues day and night, but the Russian army has not entered the town, despite propaganda statements.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 06:24 PM • 61947 views
Zelenskyy invites leaders of Lithuania, Poland, Canada and Estonia to the Peace Summit

President Zelenskyy has held international talks and personally invited the leaders of Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, and Canada to the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland to garner support for the Ukrainian peace formula and force Russia to peace.

Politics • May 6, 05:41 PM • 55248 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 87 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, most attacks in the Avdiivka sector - General Staff

On May 6, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 87 combat engagements along the frontline, in particular in the Bakhmut, Novopavlivka and Avdiivka sectors, with the enemy launching 2 missile and 69 air strikes and using multiple launch rocket systems 52 times.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 04:54 PM • 29952 views
Zelensky honors Ukrainian infantrymen: presents awards and battle flags

On Infantry Day, President Zelenskyy honored Ukrainian infantrymen as the backbone of the army by presenting awards and battle flags to brigades for their courage and sacrifice in defending Ukrainian soil.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 03:56 PM • 32139 views
Ukraine is interested in establishing joint ventures with European defense companies - Defense Ministry

During the Ukrainian Defense Industry Forum in Brussels, Ukraine discussed the creation of joint ventures with European defense companies and financing the production of priority weapons for the Armed Forces at Ukrainian defense companies.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 02:19 PM • 25777 views
Methods used by Ukraine to document russian crimes have never been used in the world - Prosecutor General's Office

Ukraine is using the latest methods to document international crimes committed by russia during the war in Ukraine, which allows for real-time documentation, even without physical access to the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 01:47 PM • 17638 views
Weightlifter Peleshenko, 2-time European champion, died in the war with Russia

Oleksandr Peleshenko, a two-time European weightlifting champion and Honored Master of Sports of Ukraine, died at the front on May 5, defending Ukraine from a full-scale Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 12:16 PM • 18103 views
Russians concentrated main attack forces on the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, additional resources were allocated - Syrskyi

Commander Syrsky worked with units conducting defense operations in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the main enemy attack forces are concentrated, to strengthen defense and repel enemy attacks, allocating additional resources and presenting awards to soldiers who distinguished themselves on Infantry Day.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 11:57 AM • 15231 views
Director of "Krympatriot Center" was served a notice of suspicion for calling Ukrainian children and youth to serve in the armed forces of the enemy

The SBU served a notice of suspicion to the director of a "Crimean Patriot Center" for recruiting Ukrainian children and youth to serve in the Russian armed forces against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 10:37 AM • 25036 views
Military exercises to be held in Darnytsia district of Kyiv

From May 6 to 10, military exercises involving units of the Kyiv Defense Forces and military equipment will be held in the Darnytsia district of Kyiv to improve combat capabilities in preparation for a defense operation.

Society • May 6, 09:52 AM • 62189 views
Ministry of Strategic Industries says Ukraine can produce another $10 billion worth of weapons this year if funding is available - media

The Ministry of Strategic Industries says that $10 billion is the funding that can be covered by partners to use the full production capacity of the defense industry, which is $20 billion a year.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 09:36 AM • 30020 views
Massive air strikes were prepared on the eve of Easter: detained FSB agents

Two FSB agents were detained for preparing coordinates for massive Russian air strikes on energy facilities and fuel storage facilities in Kyiv, Cherkasy, Poltava, Vinnytsia and Kirovohrad regions on the eve of Easter.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 07:08 AM • 39658 views
Russia's attack on Sumy region's power grid: three districts left without electricity

Russian airstrikes damaged the power grid in Sumy region, leaving Sumy, Romny and Okhtyrka districts without electricity. The power supply was partially restored overnight.

Society • May 6, 05:39 AM • 24385 views
Over the day, russia lost: 1040 people, 5 tanks, 34 armored vehicles

Over the past 24 hours, the russians lost 1,040 servicemen, bringing their total losses since the beginning of the invasion to 475,300, according to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 04:44 AM • 24187 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 12 of 13 russian drones in Sumy region

On the night of May 6, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 12 of 13 russian Shahed-131/136 attack drones in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 03:56 AM • 24405 views
russian air strikes with guided bombs target Kherson region

The Ukrainian Air Force informs that russian tactical aircraft launched guided aerial bombs in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 02:41 AM • 25959 views
Power outage in several parts of Sumy region

Several cities in the Sumy region, including Sumy itself, have partial power outages.

Society • May 5, 09:39 PM • 104908 views
Fighting near Stelmakhivka: the enemy army conducted assault operations - DeepState

The enemy army conducted an offensive operation east of Stelmakhivka, which resulted in the landing in a gray zone.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 09:31 PM • 59916 views
An explosion occurs in Sumy

An explosion occurred in Sumy, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 09:13 PM • 101885 views
russian drones are heading to Sumy

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the movement of enemy drones in the direction of Sumy.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 09:09 PM • 100837 views
Enemy tactical aviation launches of air defense systems detected in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that russian tactical aviation has launched anti-missile systems in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 07:35 PM • 24945 views
Enemy attacks: tactical aviation launches of air defense systems in Donetsk region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the launch of the tactical aircraft in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 06:45 PM • 47881 views
Threat of ballistic missile use detected

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has issued an alert due to the threat of ballistic missiles in certain areas.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 06:19 PM • 56187 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 103 combat engagements over the last day, enemy carried out 100 air strikes and over 50 attacks

Over the past day, 103 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 100 air strikes and over 50 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, and Ukrainian troops struck 13 enemy concentrations and 7 objects, including radar stations and air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:56 PM • 68429 views
Easter at the front: how the military celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord

Ukrainians, including soldiers on the frontline, celebrated Easter amid the ongoing war, sharing photos and videos of holiday traditions such as blessing Easter cakes, decorating eggs and exchanging greetings of "Christ is risen. "

Society • May 5, 02:13 PM • 102765 views
Enemy significantly intensified its activity in the south, 19 assault attempts made - Pletenchuk

The enemy became more active in the south, making 19 assault attempts yesterday, which were stopped by Ukrainian forces, resulting in more than 100 occupants killed.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 07:03 AM • 23382 views
"In the most difficult circumstances and in the darkest times, we are able to give birth to light." Zelensky congratulates Ukrainians on Easter

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that the answer to the question of why Ukrainians have survived is that "in the most difficult circumstances and in the darkest times, we are able to give birth to light.

Society • May 5, 06:35 AM • 20207 views