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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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On the night of July 6, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 24 out of 27 enemy UAVs of the "Shahed-131/136" type

Last night, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 24 out of 27 enemy attack drones in different regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 05:03 AM • 27857 views
Missile threat over Ukraine: Large-scale air alert announced

A large-scale air alert was announced across Ukraine due to the missile threat, and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the takeoff of MiG31K aircraft.

Announcements • July 6, 04:29 AM • 29157 views
Explosion in Kremenchuk community in Poltava region

There was an explosion in the Kremenchuk community in Poltava region.

Society • July 5, 10:24 PM • 86060 views
Explosions occurred in Sumy

Explosions were reported in Sumy, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 09:14 PM • 29151 views
Second Recruitment Center opened in Kyiv region

With the support of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, a new recruiting center for the Ukrainian army has opened in Brovary, Kyiv region, to help motivated Ukrainians join the Armed Forces and find suitable military units.

Society • July 5, 04:02 PM • 25303 views
The Ministry of Economy announced the number of people who have a deferment from the draft

More than half a million Ukrainians have received a deferral from conscription into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, the Ministry of Economy has issued about 31,246 orders to discharge conscripts.

Society • July 5, 03:08 PM • 17827 views
The Ukrainian Navy shows how the Ukrainian corvette Hetman Ivan Mazepa is being tested at sea

The Hetman Ivan Mazepa, a multi-purpose corvette-class ship being built by Turkey for the Ukrainian Navy, is undergoing sea trials.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 01:37 PM • 25413 views
Almost 2,000 kilometers from Ukraine: StratCom released a map of record-breaking strikes on Russia

Ukraine has carried out several deep strikes on military targets in Russia, using weapons of its own production, in order not to violate any additional imaginary "red lines.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 01:22 PM • 20289 views
Ukraine develops adaptive suits for wounded soldiers - Ministry of Defense

Adaptive Velcro suits are being developed in Ukraine to facilitate access to medical procedures for wounded soldiers, designed in neutral colors and loose fitting for use in stabilization centers or hospitals.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 12:36 PM • 20565 views
Donetsk Regional State Administration Decides to Change Food Supplier for Military in Donetsk Oblast: Reason Given

The State Logistics Operator has announced a new tender for the supply of food for military units in Donetsk region for the second half of 2024 after one supplier failed to meet the requirements.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 12:30 PM • 27687 views
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Such decisions should not be made without community participation - Association of Ukrainian Cities on the desire of some MPs to rename Brovary

The renaming of Brovary to Brovari should not take place without consultation with the local community, as such decisions require taking into account the opinion of residents, according to the Association of Ukrainian Cities.

Society • July 5, 12:03 PM • 106428 views
Thanks to F-16 fighters, Ukraine will be able to strengthen control over the Black Sea - Neizhpapa

Having received F-16 fighter jets, Ukraine will be able to strengthen its control over the Black Sea and challenge Russia's dominance in the region's airspace, the Ukrainian Navy commander believes.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 10:51 AM • 24297 views
russians spread fake news about an outbreak of an unknown infection among the military in Kherson

russians spread fake reports of an outbreak of an unknown infectious disease among Ukrainian soldiers in Kherson, continuing their disinformation campaign about the alleged discovery of cholera in the city.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 10:39 AM • 20174 views
Conflict between civilians and employees of the TCR in Vorokhta: two proceedings opened

Police have opened criminal proceedings over a conflict between civilians and military personnel of TCR in Vorokhta, Ivano-Frankivsk region, which resulted in a soldier being injured and his car damaged.

Society • July 5, 07:15 AM • 15370 views
Drones have become one of the priorities for the army - Syrskyi

Drones have become a priority for the Ukrainian army along with artillery due to their successful use at the front, prompting an increase in experience with all types of unmanned systems to stay technologically ahead of the enemy.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 06:51 AM • 21772 views
During a night attack, the Defenders shot down all 32 enemy Shahed drones

All 32 enemy attack drones were successfully shot down by Ukrainian air defense during the night attack.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 04:52 AM • 28445 views
"The city that the Russians turned into a total ruin": the Armed Forces showed what Chasiv Yar looks like

The Ukrainian military showed a photo of the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, which is shelled daily by Russian occupation forces.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 04:31 PM • 39977 views
Kuleba named solutions that could reverse the trend of the current war

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that allowing the use of Western weapons outside Ukraine against Russian military facilities and destroying Russian bombers on airfields and in the air are key steps needed to stop the Russian offensive.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 03:05 PM • 31472 views
Ukraine's national team for the 2025 Invictus Games announced: list

The names of 35 veterans who will represent Ukraine at the international Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 have been published.

Society • July 4, 03:02 PM • 23160 views
Zaluzhnyi has already left for the UK - media

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, the former commander-in-chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, has left for the UK to take up his duties as Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom, informed sources say.

Politics • July 4, 02:37 PM • 26890 views
In Ukraine, more than 11 million men are potentially subject to mobilization, but the final figure is still unknown - Natalukha

More than 11 million men aged 25 to 59 are potentially subject to mobilization in Ukraine. About 565,000 have already been booked.

Society • July 4, 12:04 PM • 25295 views
Zelenskyy on army personnel: today the situation is much better than it was three months ago

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that the situation with army personnel is much better now than in the previous 3 months, but emphasizes the need for more equipment and weapons packages.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 11:01 AM • 112430 views
We have 14 understaffed brigades - Zelensky

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, 14 brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have not been provided with the promised weapons due to slow deliveries from partners, which prevents counteroffensive actions.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 10:53 AM • 32008 views
Dnipro region: enemy reconnaissance drone destroyed

The Vostok Air Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has destroyed an enemy reconnaissance drone, said Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovs'k Regional Military Administration.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 10:00 AM • 21526 views
FSB agents spied on maritime security of Odesa region under the guise of brides: detained

In Odesa region, two FSB agents posing as newlyweds were detained for spying on the locations of the maritime guard for air strikes on the locations of Ukrainian defenders.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 07:15 AM • 22651 views
The enemy is attacking: missile threat to the eastern regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informed about a missile threat to the eastern regions.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 10:32 PM • 21947 views
Threat of using attack drones detected in Sumy and Chernihiv regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informed about the detection of a threat of using attack drones in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 08:33 PM • 28212 views
More than 300 tons of low-quality food did not reach the Ukrainian military

During the inspections, almost 340 tons of low-quality and dangerous food products intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine were rejected due to non-compliance with regulations, lack of quality certificates, improper labeling and expired shelf life.

Society • July 3, 01:36 PM • 26403 views
Explosion occurs in Kryvyi Rih amid threat of enemy ballistic missile use

An explosion occurred in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovs'k region, amid warnings of the threat of enemy ballistic missiles from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 08:33 AM • 25593 views
Explosions occurred in Dnipro after reports of a group of UAVs heading toward the city

The explosions occurred in Dnipro after the Air Force reported a group of attack drones heading toward the city from the west.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 05:51 AM • 20196 views