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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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We hope that MPs will hear the opinion of the community, which is against changing the name of the city - director of the Brovary dental clinic

We hope that MPs will hear the opinion of the community, which is against changing the name of the city, said the director of the Brovary dental clinic.

Society • July 25, 08:13 AM • 81375 views
General Staff: the enemy tried to break through the defense 32 times in the areas of Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka and Paraskoviivka

In the last day, 149 combat engagements were registered. The most intense fighting was in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 32 times in the areas of Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka and Paraskoviivka.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 05:40 AM • 35033 views
Russia intensifies attacks in Luhansk region: Russians use 95 drones and aircraft

The head of the Luhansk RMA reported intense shelling of Nevske and Makiivka. The enemy used 95 unmanned aerial vehicles, aircraft and artillery, and damaged two houses in Nevske.

Society • July 25, 05:05 AM • 27897 views
Shooting between Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers occurs in Kharkiv region: there are wounded and dead

A shooting between soldiers took place in a unit of the Defense Forces in Kharkiv region. As a result of the incident, three soldiers were killed and four were injured. Law enforcement officers are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:29 PM • 87781 views
Drone vs. stick: Special Forces officers show how they shot down a Russian UAV

Soldiers of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces attempted to shoot down an occupier's reconnaissance drone by attaching a stick to their own drone. The video of the attempt to shoot down the Russian Supercam was posted on the Ukrainian Special Forces' Telegram channel.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:22 PM • 36213 views
Seven more Ukrainian children returned from Russia-occupied territories

Thanks to the efforts of Bring Kids Back UA and Save Ukraine, seven children were returned to Ukraine from the occupied territories. Among them are military children, orphans, and teenagers who were threatened because of their pro-Ukrainian position.

Society • July 24, 04:56 PM • 19722 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to drive out occupants' troops in Progress area - Khortytsia separate military unit

The Ukrainian Defense Forces are engaged in defensive battles in the Pokrovsk sector, particularly near Prohres and Ivanivka. The situation is difficult, but the military is working to drive Russian troops out of Prohres.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 03:58 PM • 33342 views
More than 55 thousand employees booked through Diia in a week

In the week since the launch of the booking service, more than 55,000 employees of critical enterprises have booked on the Diia portal. The booking process takes 15 minutes and eliminates the human factor.

Society • July 24, 12:40 PM • 14374 views
Recidivist detained in Rivne who set fire to an Armed Forces pickup truck on FSB order

The SBU detained a repeat offender who set fire to an Armed Forces pickup truck in Rivne on the order of the Russian Federation. The offender was planning new arsons and filming videos for Russian information operations.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 10:36 AM • 35773 views
Syrsky addresses Ukrainians abroad: calls on them to fulfill their constitutional duty

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi called on Ukrainians abroad to join the defense of the country. He emphasized the importance of mobilization to create the necessary reserves and form brigades.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 09:48 AM • 43758 views
Two men detained in Kyiv for setting fire to railroad equipment and military vehicle

Two men were detained for setting fire to railroad equipment and a military vehicle. They received a monetary reward from their customers for their actions.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 09:35 AM • 30589 views
Reservists do not need to undergo a military qualification examination - MinCycle

Employees of important enterprises who are reserved from mobilization do not need to undergo a military medical examination. In one week, 50,000 people used the new booking service through the Diia portal.

Society • July 24, 09:33 AM • 108736 views
Syrsky: returning Crimea is realistic. Kyiv has a plan

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Ukraine has a realistic plan to return the occupied Crimea. He emphasized that Kyiv seeks to achieve the internationally recognized borders of 1991.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 09:26 AM • 30292 views
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It's Brovary, not Red Partisan - an expert on the inexpediency of renaming Kyiv's satellite city

Political commentator Gennadiy Dubov believes that renaming the city of Brovary to Brovari is inappropriate. According to him, the name is not associated with the communist past, and the change will entail unnecessary costs at a difficult time for the country.

Society • July 24, 09:16 AM • 108910 views
7 female prisoners signed a contract with the AFU in exchange for early release - Ministry of Justice

Seven female convicts signed a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in exchange for early release. In total, 6101 convicts expressed a desire to join the Armed Forces, of whom 3823 have already left for training.

Society • July 24, 08:59 AM • 25180 views
Ukraine hit about 200 critical infrastructure facilities in Russia with drones - Syrskyi

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky reported successful attacks by Ukrainian drones on military logistics facilities in Russia. Drones also sank a third of the Russian Black Sea fleet.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 08:34 AM • 24844 views
F-16s will have to be 40 km away from the front because of the risk of being shot down - Syrskyi

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky said that the F-16s would strengthen Ukraine's air defense, but would have limitations. The fighter jets must be located more than 40 kilometers from the front line because of the risk of being shot down by Russian forces.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:16 AM • 28613 views
UKRAINIAN ARMED FORCES: Occupants lost 1140 troops and 14 tanks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of the invaders over the past day. The losses include 1140 soldiers, 14 tanks, 13 armored vehicles, 65 artillery systems and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 04:28 AM • 34060 views
Air defense works against enemy UAVs in Sumy and Poltava regions

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports on air defense activities in Sumy and Poltava regions. The target is an enemy reconnaissance UAV.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 04:23 AM • 39912 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of threat of ballistic missile attacks from the east

The Air Force of Ukraine reported a documented threat of ballistic missile attacks from the east.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 02:17 AM • 35297 views
Hostile drones from Poltava region move to Kyiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of enemy drones from Poltava region in the direction of Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 12:30 AM • 32433 views
DeepState: occupants seize Pishchane and advance in Novoselivka Persha, near Vovche and Progress

According to DeepState, on the frontline, the invaders occupied Pishchane and advanced in Novoselivka Persha, near Vovche and Progress.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 09:37 PM • 37912 views
General Staff: 99 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most active fighting in the Pokrovsk sector

The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous occupants' attacks in different directions. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where a third of all attacks took place.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 08:42 PM • 79992 views
Air Force: Enemy uses guided aerial bombs in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported the launch of enemy guided aerial bombs in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 07:11 PM • 92763 views
The Ministry of Defense explained what determines the timing of the law on demobilization

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working on a draft law on demobilization, but its appearance depends on the situation at the front and other factors. The exact timing of the document's appearance is unknown, and a coordinated position of the General Staff and the Defense Ministry is needed.

Society • July 23, 07:10 PM • 76100 views
Third and last: the General Staff confirms the attack on the railway ferry in the port of Kavkaz, Krasnodar region

The Ukrainian military caused significant damage to the enemy ferry Slavyanin in the port of Kavkaz. This was the third and last railroad ferry used by Russia for military purposes in the region.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 04:50 PM • 42595 views
SBU exposes group that disrupted mobilization and leaked data of Ukrainian military

Law enforcement officers exposed a group that worked to disrupt mobilization and disclose data on the Ukrainian military. Among the organizers was a former TV host who recruited seven accomplices to spread pro-Kremlin narratives.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 03:47 PM • 31370 views
83 Russian attacks have already been registered at the front, the hottest spot is in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff reported 83 attempts by the enemy to force Ukrainian soldiers out of their positions over the last day. The Pokrovsk sector was the most active, with the enemy conducting 27 attacks, and fighting still ongoing in 17 locations.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 01:43 PM • 21335 views
Two foreign FSB informers were spying on the Armed Forces headquarters in Odesa region: two foreign informers are sentenced

The SBU detained two citizens of the South Caucasus who were collecting information about the Ukrainian Armed Forces headquarters in Odesa for the FSB. The court sentenced both to 8 years in prison for unauthorized dissemination of information.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 01:39 PM • 29956 views
Ukraine has purchased 20 thousand drones through Prozorro for over UAH 1.7 billion

The state has purchased 20,000 drones of various models for the Defense Forces through Prozorro Market. The total cost of the purchase exceeded UAH 1.7 billion, and the number of drones purchased has doubled over the past 2.5 months.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 12:41 PM • 24164 views