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Armed Forces of Ukraine

Military formation
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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Government sets additional payment of UAH 70 thousand for soldiers on the first line - Shmyhal

The Ukrainian government has established an additional payment of UAH 70,000 for military and police officers performing combat missions on the front line. The one-time payment will be charged for every 30 days of such missions.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 08:55 AM • 23123 views
russia suffers losses: 840 soldiers killed in 24 hours

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the russian military suffered 840 casualties over the past day.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 05:04 AM • 23570 views
Ukrainian troops shoot down 16/17 russian attack drones during combat operations

The air defense system successfully destroyed 16/17 enemy Shahed attack drones during a russian attack on the night of April 12, 2024.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 04:08 AM • 104861 views
russian drones spotted moving westward in Vinnytsia region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports russian drones heading west in the Lipovets district of Vinnytsia region.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 02:16 AM • 119139 views
Air Force warns of missile threat in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about a missile threat in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 12:22 AM • 96389 views
Explosions occurred in Khmelnytsky region

Explosions were heard in Khmelnytsky region.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 12:11 AM • 30746 views
UAV groups spotted in eastern part of Odesa region on the border with Mykolaiv region

Ukraine's Air Force spotted several groups of drones in eastern and southeastern Odesa region near the border with Mykolaiv region, moving northwest.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 11:50 PM • 31719 views
russian federation advances north of Berdychiv, but fighting continues in other towns - DeepState

The enemy has advanced north of Berdychiv, while fighting continues in several localities, including Robotyne, Krasnohorivka, Ivanivka, Novokalynove and Bohdanivka.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 09:47 PM • 27044 views
russian UAVs heading to Mykolaiv region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spotted a drone flying from Kherson region in the direction of Mykolaiv region in a northwesterly direction.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 08:09 PM • 32734 views
The enemy is attacking: missile threats spotted in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions

An air alert has been declared in the Dnipropetrovs'k and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine due to a missile threat reported by the Ukrainian Air Force.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 07:58 PM • 66965 views
Changing the conscription age and introducing basic military training: what other new rules does the draft law on mobilization envisage

The draft law passed by the Verkhovna Rada changes the conscription age from 27 to 25, introduces basic military training instead of conscript service, and establishes new rules for mobilization, including mandatory military registration for men aged 18 to 60 and restrictions on public service and certain types of work for those who have not undergone military training.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 05:17 PM • 69672 views
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 • 22107 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 • 52941 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 • 25110 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 • 24089 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 • 22087 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 • 23286 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 • 23884 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 • 25769 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 • 22827 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 • 23696 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 • 25439 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 • 30432 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 • 24065 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 • 27175 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 • 25209 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 • 25929 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 • 56918 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 • 100328 views