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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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Another plus of 1,260 invaders and 9 combat vehicles: the General Staff Updated data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 539,320 personnel and 8,042 tanks.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 04:40 AM • 21306 views
Defense forces hit two Russian control points - General Staff

Ukrainian troops hit 15 locations of enemy manpower and equipment, 2 command posts, an air defense facility and an ammunition depot.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 07:31 PM • 45065 views
Syrskyi meets with brigades holding defense in Donetsk sector

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited Donetsk region, met with soldiers of several brigades holding defense in one of the hottest spots of the frontline, presented awards and thanked Ukrainian defenders for their courage and selflessness in the fight for freedom and independence of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 05:50 PM • 65528 views
The Reserve + app already displays the current booking status: how to update the document

The "Reserve+" app now displays the booking status for 340,000 citizens. the Ministry of Defense explained how to update the document and do it if the reservation did not appear in reserve+.

Society • June 26, 01:15 PM • 21540 views
The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsky and Limansky directions - General Staff

Russian troops are most active today in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 11:05 AM • 21604 views
In Volhynia, a person liable for military service attacked an employee of the shopping center: he faces up to 5 years in prison

In Volhynia, a person liable for military service attacked an employee of the territorial Center for conscription and social support, causing injuries, he faces up to 5 years in prison for attacking an official in the line of Duty.

Society • June 26, 11:02 AM • 17332 views
Today trial chooses a measure of restraint for Tishchenko's security guard: against the background of his threats to harm himself, the trial was postponed - media

The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv today chooses a measure of restraint for the security guard of MP Mykola Tishchenko, writes "Investigation. Info", indicating that" during the meeting, the MP's security guard shouted at the judge and threatened to open his wrists, " because of this, the trial was postponed.

Crimes and emergencies • June 26, 10:59 AM • 13832 views
Yusov commented on the possible offensive of the invaders on Borovaya in Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian Defense Forces violated the original plans of the Russian army for the village of Borovaya in the Kharkiv region, but Russia has not abandoned its idea of destabilizing the situation on the northern borders of Ukraine and will continue to try to do so.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 10:35 AM • 21884 views
In Odessa, two men were supposed to set fire to the car of the Ukrainian military on the order of the FSB, they were detained - SBU

As a result of a joint operation of the SBU and the National Police in Odessa, two men were detained who, on the instructions of the FSB, were supposed to set fire to the cars of the Ukrainian military, the SBU reported.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 10:31 AM • 22651 views
Fortifications and drones: Zelensky held a meeting on the security situation in Donetsk region

President Zelensky held a meeting on security issues in the Donetsk region, heard reports on the situation on the front line, the construction of defensive lines, and ordered the distribution of drones and documentation of housing damage in frontline areas.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 10:20 AM • 28222 views
Crimean Tatar flag raised on KCSA flagpole

On June 26, the Crimean Tatar flag was raised on the KCSA flagpole, symbolizing the struggle for the rights of the indigenous people of Crimea, the liberation of the peninsula from Russian occupation and the restoration of the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Society • June 26, 10:04 AM • 18347 views
The Vadym Stolar Foundation is preparing the third grant program for UAH 1 million and studying the key needs of the military

The Vadym Stolar Foundation is preparing a third grant program for UAH 1 million and is studying the key needs of the military.

Society • June 26, 09:59 AM • 13268 views
Zelensky visited the Pokrovsky direction

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Donetsk region, where he heard reports on the operational situation, discussed the actions of the Defense Forces with the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Brigade Commanders, thanked the soldiers and presented them with awards.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 08:41 AM • 25033 views
Creation of a military police: the MP told when the RADA can approve the bill as a whole

The Verkhovna Rada will consider the draft law on the creation of a military police in Ukraine no earlier than the end of July due to the extension of the deadline for submitting amendments.

Society • June 26, 08:36 AM • 17078 views
Military police can only stop cars belonging to the military or the Ministry of Defense-chairman of the relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada

The military police in Ukraine will have powers limited to military personnel and reservists, not civilians, and will only be able to stop vehicles belonging to the military or the Ministry of Defense.

Society • June 26, 08:17 AM • 14828 views
In Crimea, a fire broke out at Cape Chauda, from where the Russians launched "Shahed" in Ukraine

A fire broke out at Cape Chauda in the occupied Crimea, where the Russians are launching "shaheds" to attack Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 08:01 AM • 22726 views
Prisoner exchange operation: Ukraine returns more than 50 defenders of Mariupol-Yusov

Ukraine has returned more than 50 defenders of Azovstal and Mariupol as part of an ongoing prisoner exchange operation with Russia.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 07:42 AM • 18063 views
Russia has withdrawn launch vehicles to the Black and Azov seas

Russia has withdrawn Kalibr cruise missile carriers to the black and Azov Seas, leaving three launch vehicles capable of carrying up to 16 missiles in these waters.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 05:00 AM • 84435 views
Another plus of 1,220 invaders and 19 combat vehicles: the General Staff Updated data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 538,060 personnel and 8,039 tanks.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 04:24 AM • 21945 views
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the exchange of prisoners with Ukraine in the "90-90"format

Russia and Ukraine probably exchanged prisoners of war, while the Ministry of Defense of Russia said that the United Arab Emirates provided humanitarian mediation.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 06:31 PM • 80588 views
The government has allowed humanitarian demining operators to book all their sappers

Enterprises certified as mine action operators will be able to book 100% of the groups or departments that directly conduct mine clearance, according to the government's decision.

Politics • June 25, 04:44 PM • 19542 views
The enemy in Crimea is strengthening the tactics of covering their groups with civilians: the Resistance revealed details

Russian occupiers are purposefully deploying military installations near civilian areas in the occupied Crimea and other territories of Ukraine in order to use the civilian population as human shields.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 03:40 PM • 28651 views
In the occupied Crimea, Russians transferred military equipment to the Gvardeyskoye airfield - Atesh

Russian troops have deployed military equipment, including BM-21 Grad rocket launchers, to the Simferopol District of the occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 01:54 PM • 17930 views
The National Bank has introduced a new 10-Hryvnia coin dedicated to combat medics

The National Bank of Ukraine has introduced a new coin with a face value of 10 hryvnias dedicated to military doctors, on the reverse of which the emblem of the medical troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is depicted.

Society • June 25, 01:26 PM • 12540 views
PR on the military and harms the country abroad: 75% of Ukrainians do not trust Poroshenko

The least of all politicians trust Petro Poroshenko – 75. 3%, while only 5.3% of respondents fully trust him. Answering the question: "Does the politician's activities harm or help Ukraine in the war with the Russian Federation?"63.6% of respondents said that they consider Poroshenko's activities harmful.

Politics • June 25, 01:12 PM • 15113 views
On the account of mobile Fire groups more than 80% of the downed "Shahed" - Air Forces

Since January 1, 2024, the Russian occupiers have launched 2,277 Shahed attack drones into Ukraine, of which the air defense forces shot down 1,953 (86%). More than 80 percent of the downed "Shahed" is on the account of mobile Fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 12:51 PM • 24522 views
The ground forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine deny information about the escape of mobilized prisoners from the training center

The Ukrainian ground forces deny reports of fugitive convicts who joined the army, saying that all former prisoners are actively trained to perform combat missions.

Society • June 25, 12:00 PM • 26300 views
6 prisoners escape from Desna training center, agree to join Ukrainian army - media

Six prisoners who agreed to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine escaped from the Desna training center wearing military uniforms and carrying weapons.

Crimes and emergencies • June 25, 11:03 AM • 14281 views
First batch of artillery shells arrives in Ukraine under Czech initiative

Ukraine has received the first batch of artillery shells under the Czech initiative, with the potential to receive 1. 5 million shells, almost twice as many as previously promised, according to Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 10:46 AM • 30038 views
170 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

There were 170 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. Ukrainian troops destroyed three enemy concentration sites, one military equipment area and two ammunition depots.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 08:20 AM • 28115 views