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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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The military told about the Ukrainian rifle, which is superior to Soviet weapons in many respects

In 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine adopted the UAR-15 rifle, a modular Ukrainian-made weapon that surpasses Soviet rifles in weight, accuracy, and range.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 03:27 PM • 22080 views
The law on enhanced mobilization: who can get a deferment from military service

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law that grants certain categories of people, including people with disabilities, parents with many children, guardians, civil servants, students, and others, a postponement of military service during mobilization.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 02:30 PM • 52919 views
Fought against the Defense Forces near Robotyn: traitor from occupied Crimea sentenced to 15 years

A traitor from occupied Simferopol, who joined Russian troops and fought against the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Robotyn, was sentenced to 15 years in prison based on SBU materials.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 01:47 PM • 25107 views
Air Force warns of X-59 missile heading toward Myrhorod

An X-59 missile was fired by the enemy in the direction of Myrhorod in the Poltava region of Ukraine, according to a warning from the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 01:33 PM • 19791 views
An audible explosion was reported in Sumy

An explosion occurred in Sumy, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 01:30 PM • 24085 views
Yevlash told how many Patriot systems are needed to protect cities from Russian attacks

Ukraine needs at least 25 Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to protect its cities from Russian attacks, a spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 11:37 AM • 22086 views
The Ministry of Defense won arbitrations for over UAH 108 million

The Ministry of Defense won two international arbitrations totaling about UAH 108 million against foreign suppliers who failed to deliver the goods paid for under the contracts.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 10:47 AM • 23283 views
Drones and generators: Lithuania handed over a new batch of aid to Ukraine

Lithuania has provided the Ukrainian Armed Forces with drones, generators and cots, continuing its long-term support.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 10:40 AM • 23881 views
Dozens of people deceived by fake fundraising for cars for the Armed Forces: a group of prisoners will be tried in Sumy region

A group of prisoners who defrauded 22 people, including members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, of more than UAH 265,000 by selling non-existent cars through fake online ads will be tried in Sumy region.

Society • April 11, 10:27 AM • 25763 views
Manufacturer of medical turnstiles accuses the National Guard of collusion with the winner of one of the tenders: what is known

Sich Ukraine, a manufacturer of medical turnstiles, accuses the National Guard of colluding with the winner of a UAH 51 million tender for the supply of turnstiles, claiming that the terms were written for one particular supplier.

Society • April 11, 09:52 AM • 22826 views
Parliament obliges the government to prepare a draft law on rotation and provide additional payments to soldiers on the front line

Parliament passed a resolution obliging the government to provide additional payments to 70,000 soldiers on the front line and to prepare a draft law on military rotation, with 321 MPs voting in favor.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 09:15 AM • 23693 views
Explosions occurred in Mykolaiv

Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, amid warnings of a missile threat to Mykolaiv and Kherson regions.

Society • April 11, 09:07 AM • 25434 views
Russia reports a drone attack on a mining and processing plant in the Kursk region

The mining and processing plant in Zheleznogorsk, Kursk region, Russia, was attacked by drones at night.

News of the World • April 11, 07:18 AM • 30430 views
57 of 82 missiles and "Shaheds" destroyed in the sky over Ukraine during a Russia's massive night attack

During the massive Russian attack on April 11, 57 of 82 air targets launched, including 18 missiles and 39 attack drones, were shot down.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 06:24 AM • 24064 views
Pavliuk showed how a mobile fire team shot down an enemy "shahed"

The Ukrainian military successfully shot down an enemy Shahed drone using the FIM-92 Stinger portable anti-aircraft missile system.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 06:19 AM • 27173 views
russia suffers losses: 810 soldiers killed, 5 tanks and 12 armored vehicles destroyed

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russians lost 810 servicemen over the past day.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 04:52 AM • 25207 views
Over the day, russia launched 8 missile strikes, 93 air attacks, and 78 salvo attacks

Over the past day, 55 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 8 missile strikes, 93 air strikes and 78 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 04:46 AM • 25927 views
Occupants' MiG-31K planes took off from the airfield of the russian federation

Three MiG-31K fighters have taken off from savasleyka airfield in the nizhny novgorod region of russia, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 02:50 AM • 56914 views
russian missile fired in the direction of Myrhorod

An enemy missile was fired in the direction of the city of Myrhorod, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 02:00 AM • 100325 views
russian missile flying towards Odesa

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a russian missile was spotted heading for Odesa.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 10:24 PM • 34179 views
"Military Assistant" - a new platform that simplifies the submission of documents for Ukrainian military

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a new online platform, Military Assistant, to simplify and optimize the process of submitting official documents for military personnel, offering more than 80 standardized templates in various formats designed to protect rights and minimize errors.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 08:56 PM • 30971 views
Enemy attacks: russian UAVs spotted in several regions of Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the activity of enemy drones in many regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 08:48 PM • 28364 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces warn of UAV threat in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about possible attacks by enemy drones in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro regions.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 07:29 PM • 29074 views
General Staff: 47 combat engagements over the day, most of them in the Bakhmut and Novopavlivka sectors

Forty-seven combat engagements took place on the Ukrainian frontline over the last day, with militants advancing in six sectors, most actively in the Bakhmut and Novopavlivka sectors.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 05:30 PM • 36276 views
Rumors of an "offensive" on the right-bank Kherson region are Russian ISIS

Ukraine's defense forces are in full control of the Kherson region and are ready to repel any attempts at a Russian offensive. information about an alleged Russian offensive in the Kherson region is not true.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 03:44 PM • 24537 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine has never attacked Russian territory with Western weapons

Ukraine has never used Western weapons to strike at the territory of the Russian Federation, in compliance with the conditions for the use of such weapons set by international partners.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 03:16 PM • 27440 views
Spanish Prime Minister Calls for Increased Defense Investment in the EU Due to Russian Aggression

The Prime Minister of Spain called on the EU to increase defense investments to strengthen the deterrence potential and bring the sector's industry in line with the European economy in the face of Russian aggression.

News of the World • April 10, 02:48 PM • 25454 views
"Army of drones" eliminated almost a hundred guns and dozens of tanks in a week

Over the past week, the "Drone Army" strike units have destroyed nearly 100 guns, 86 armored combat vehicles and other Russian military equipment worth millions of dollars.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 02:02 PM • 37166 views
The enemy launched 5 assaults near Robotyn and Staromayorske and one on the left bank of Kherson region, 87 occupants suffered losses over the day - OC "South"

Russian troops conducted 5 assaults in the Orikhiv sector and one in the Kherson region, losing 87 personnel, 70 weapons and military equipment, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to hold and strengthen their positions.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 01:49 PM • 34093 views
British company to repair L119 guns in Ukraine - Kamyshin

The United Kingdom and BAE Systems have signed an agreement for the company to repair and maintain L119 guns in Ukraine at British expense, reducing logistics for the Ukrainian military and attracting partner funds to the country.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 01:15 PM • 27535 views