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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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Ukrainian Armed Forces shoot down Russian Su-25 in Donetsk region: second in a month

Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners have shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Pokrovske area of Donetsk region. This is the second Su-25 shot down this month by the separate mechanized brigade named after Lieutenant General Marko Bezruchko.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 09:17 AM • 27393 views
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Additional costs that would be better spent on the Armed Forces - university professor opposes renaming Brovary to Brovari

An assistant professor of management at the University of Artificial Intelligence opposes renaming Brovary to Brovari. He believes that funds for changing the documentation would be better spent on helping the Armed Forces.

Economy • July 23, 06:58 AM • 89101 views
Air defense shoots down 7 reconnaissance drones in the east and south overnight

On July 22, 2024, the Air Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed seven reconnaissance drones on the eastern and southern directions. This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 06:24 AM • 22592 views
Missile threat announced in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced a missile threat in Kharkiv region. Residents are urged to be vigilant and follow safety rules.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 11:36 PM • 51860 views
General Staff: 133 combat engagements took place in the frontline. Militants were most active in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 133 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 38 attacks. The terrorist country launched 3 missile strikes, 71 air strikes and used 455 kamikaze drones in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 08:52 PM • 88696 views
Ukraine's troops repelled 52 attacks in the Donetsk sector over the last day - General Staff

On the 879th day of the war, 172 combat engagements were recorded. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 66 air strikes and 715 kamikaze attacks, and fired 4,574 times at Ukrainian positions and settlements.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 06:36 AM • 37411 views
Air defense forces shot down 35 of 39 “shaheeds” at night

Ukraine's air defense forces repelled a large-scale night attack, destroying 35 of 39 Russian Shahed drones. They also intercepted ballistic and airborne missiles in more than 10 regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 05:42 AM • 101535 views
Plus 1100 occupants and 9 tanks: General Staff updates data on losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 566,710 personnel and 8,266 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 04:46 AM • 32271 views
Two arsonists of servicemen's cars detained in Lviv

Police detained two people in Lviv who were burning military vehicles on order. The detainees were notified of suspicion of obstructing the lawful activities of the Armed Forces and other military formations.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 07:00 PM • 82827 views
Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv region

On July 20, explosions were heard in Snihurivka, Mykolaiv region. The air alert lasted from 20:28 to 20:53, and a threat of ballistic missile attack from the south was reported.

Society • July 20, 06:29 PM • 40532 views
Russians in the south resort to small group attacks without using heavy armor - Lykhoviy

Russian troops continue to attack Ukrainian positions in southern Ukraine with small infantry groups without heavy equipment. Over the last day, the occupiers lost 48 pieces of equipment, 99 people and 3 people were taken prisoner.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 11:32 AM • 46459 views
Defense forces continue combat missions on the left bank of the Dnipro, including in the area of Krynok - Lykhoviy

Ukrainian defense forces continue to perform combat missions on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region. Over the past day, four Russian assaults near Krynky were repelled, with no losses of positions.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 10:38 AM • 34079 views
Air defense forces shot down 13 enemy drones at night

On the night of July 20, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 13 enemy drones. Russia attacked 5 regions of Ukraine using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 05:06 AM • 38716 views
“The results will be visible on the battlefield.” Zaluzhny reveals details of talks in Britain

Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valeriy Zaluzhnyi summarized the results of two days of work at the European Political Cooperation Summit. He held important meetings and negotiations aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 09:47 PM • 44454 views
Poland to help train Ukrainian Legion on its territory

Poland has pledged to provide basic military training for the Ukrainian Legion at its training grounds. The volunteer unit will consist of Ukrainian citizens and will be recruited through Ukrainian consulates.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 08:45 PM • 48700 views
Syrsky attends combat training of reservists in eastern Ukraine

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi inspected the combat training of reserve units in the east. He emphasized the importance of quality training to save the lives of soldiers and thanked the instructors for their dedicated work.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 06:53 PM • 44270 views
Poland explains how Ukrainian Legion soldiers will be recruited and trained

Poland will not be involved in recruitment to the Ukrainian Legion, the process will be carried out through Ukrainian consulates. Instead, the Polish army will conduct basic training for volunteers on its territory.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 06:24 PM • 98765 views
Russia's night attack claims two lives in Donetsk region, 17 more wounded over the last 24 hours

Occupants made 2625 attacks in Donetsk region over the last day. As a result of Russian attacks, 2 civilians were killed in Pleshchiyivka, 17 people were wounded, and 42 civilian objects in 16 localities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 09:37 AM • 33720 views
About 1.2 million people can be reserved from mobilization - Ministry of Economy

About 1. 2 million Ukrainians can be booked to meet military needs. So far, 800 thousand people have already been booked. Electronic booking is available for critical enterprises.

Society • July 18, 09:07 AM • 17716 views
Russian troops shelled Nevske in Luhansk region overnight: one wounded

Russian troops shelled Nevske in Luhansk region almost continuously. As a result of the attacks, a local resident was wounded, a house burned down, and other damage was caused.

Society • July 18, 08:23 AM • 104303 views
Russian "KABs" targeted positions of the Defense Forces in Donetsk region: corrector detained

A 49-year-old informant who passed geolocations of Ukrainian artillery and air defense to Russian intelligence was detained in Donetsk region. The offender faces up to 8 years in prison for unauthorized dissemination of information.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 07:13 AM • 33923 views
A new strategy for maritime security: Ukraine initiates creation of international platform “Safe Black Sea”

President Zelenskyy signed a decree on a new maritime security strategy for Ukraine. It provides for the creation of an international platform 'Safe Black Sea' and the conclusion of agreements on security guarantees in the Azov-Black Sea basin.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 06:12 AM • 111207 views
russia lost 1130 soldiers in 24 hours

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on russian losses over the day: 1130 soldiers, 7 tanks, 12 armored personnel carriers, 54 artillery systems. The total losses of the russian federation since the beginning of the war have reached 563640 people.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 04:39 AM • 30590 views
Enemy attacks: enemy tactical aircraft spotted in southeastern Ukraine

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports enemy tactical aircraft activity in the southeast.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 01:09 AM • 38230 views
General Staff clarifies the procedure for recruiting volunteers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine explains the procedure for recruiting volunteers, which includes online job platforms, territorial recruitment centers, interviews, medical and psychological screening, basic training and assignment to priority or non-priority military units with the written consent of commanders.

Society • July 17, 07:29 PM • 30723 views
Hostile UAVs spotted heading southwest near Chernihiv and Kyiv regions

Enemy UAVs were detected on the border of Chernihiv and Kyiv regions flying southwest, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 07:22 PM • 34002 views
Collaborator who passed "encrypted reports" on the deployment of the Armed Forces near Pokrovsk to the occupiers will spend 13 years in prison

A collaborator who passed encrypted reports on the deployment of Ukrainian troops near Pokrovsk to the Russian occupiers was sentenced to 13 years in prison with confiscation of property.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 02:51 PM • 20867 views
Prisoner exchange: 13 Azovstal defenders returned

Twenty-three Ukrainian soldiers who defended Mariupol were released from Russian captivity, thirteen of them were Azovstal defenders.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 01:05 PM • 34225 views
First emotions of Ukrainian defenders returned from captivity - Ombudsman shows video

Ukrainian defenders who have returned from Russian captivity are experiencing overwhelming emotions: one soldier is on his knees crying when he returns home, while others are making touching calls to their families.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 12:46 PM • 35604 views
We are looking for everyone who may be in captivity: Zelensky on the return of 95 defenders

Another 95 Ukrainian defenders, including soldiers, members of the National Guard and border guards, were released from Russian captivity thanks to the mediation efforts of the United Arab Emirates. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that we are looking for everyone who may be captured.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 12:36 PM • 102456 views