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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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Occupants set up a large number of firing points on beaches in Crimea - "ATESH"

Russians have set up numerous firing points along the beaches in occupied Crimea, endangering civilians.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 12:21 PM • 14876 views
Another 95 Ukrainian defenders released from Russian captivity

95 Ukrainian servicemen, members of the National Guard and border guards were released from Russian captivity, bringing the total number of Ukrainians released since the full-scale invasion to 3,405.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 12:09 PM • 14803 views
Organized a scheme for fugitives: Kyiv detained a man who illegally transported men abroad

A 51-year-old Kyiv resident organized a scheme to smuggle conscripts across the Ukrainian border in exchange for money, entering their data into the Shlyakh system under the guise of volunteers transporting goods for the Armed Forces.

Kyiv • July 17, 11:22 AM • 29426 views
Help for almost UAH 160 million: DobroDiy Charity Exchange celebrates a decade of work

Over the past 10 years, the DobroDiy Charity Exchange has provided nearly UAH 160 million in aid to various organizations, including the Armed Forces of Ukraine, seriously ill children, medical institutions, humanitarian aid recipients, and social and cultural projects.

Society • July 17, 10:12 AM • 13642 views
The Air Force informs about the threat of enemy ballistic missiles

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a threat of enemy ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 02:23 AM • 107325 views
russia puts First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ihor Fedorov on the wanted list

Ihor Fedorov, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, is wanted in russia.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 11:55 PM • 105226 views
The enemy is attacking: the threat of ballistic missiles in several areas

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the threat of ballistic missiles in the areas where air alert has been declared and urges people not to ignore the warning and take shelter.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 11:12 PM • 103170 views
DeepState: occupants advanced in New York, Lozuvatske, Novoselivka Persha and near Progress

According to DeepState, enemy troops advanced in New York, Lozuvatske, Novoselivka Persha and near Progress, but were pushed back by Ukrainian forces in the area of Zavodska Street in New York village.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 10:12 PM • 108887 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa region

An explosion occurred in the Odesa region. Earlier, there were warnings of a missile threat to the entire region from the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration and the detection by the Ukrainian Air Force of a high-speed target approaching from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 08:15 PM • 62745 views
Air defense works to destroy enemy reconnaissance UAV in Odesa region

Air defense systems are targeting an enemy reconnaissance drone in Odesa region, the Ukrainian Air Force reports.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 07:29 PM • 60818 views
Venislavskyi filed a complaint with law enforcement agencies against MP Bezuhla

MP Fedir Venislavskyi filed a complaint against MP Mariana Bezuhla for disclosing information in the field of security and defense at a closed meeting of a parliamentary committee.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 05:30 PM • 118154 views
Ukrainian units withdraw from Krynok - media

Ukrainian troops withdrew from Krynky in Kherson region several weeks ago, according to media sources in the armed forces.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 05:04 PM • 46742 views
They wanted to dispose of it: a significant amount of ammunition of various calibers was returned to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense has returned to the Armed Forces of Ukraine a significant amount of ammunition of various calibers that were previously transferred for disposal, and after quality control, this ammunition is now being used against the Russian occupiers on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:45 PM • 34135 views
Zelenskiy announces arms talks this week

President Zelenskyy held important meetings on the military situation, arms supplies, and international talks scheduled for this week.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:20 PM • 104877 views
Zelensky initiated a bill to deprive traitors of state awards

President Zelenskyy initiated a draft law that would allow for the legislative deprivation of state awards to those who popularize or promote the aggressor state of Russia or commit other illegal acts against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:11 PM • 34666 views
Overnight, Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed Russian S-300 launchers in occupied Donetsk region - Syrskyi

The Ukrainian military struck and destroyed an enemy S-300 air defense system, including radar stations and launchers, in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 03:36 PM • 22071 views
Draft law on strengthening guarantees for media activities: The Parliament supported in the first reading

The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading a bill that exempts journalists from liability for moving during curfew while performing their professional duties and abolishes liability for online media for disseminating certain information.

Politics • July 16, 02:16 PM • 21295 views
Law enforcers detain Rivne resident who burned several cars of military personnel

A 22-year-old resident of Rivne was detained for setting fire to several vehicles belonging to the Armed Forces for a reward from Russian chatbots, creating an image of Ukrainians opposed to mobilization.

Crimes and emergencies • July 16, 12:59 PM • 12758 views
Air defense system can work on enemy reconnaissance drone in Kharkiv region - Air Forces

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a possible air defense operation against an enemy reconnaissance drone in Kharkiv region, and earlier, cruise missiles flying through Sumy region toward Chernihiv region and one moving further toward Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 11:18 AM • 30525 views
Property or accounts of persons liable for military service may be seized only in case of non-payment of fine for unupdated data - Ministry of Defense

If a person liable for military service fails to pay a fine for out-of-date data, his or her property or accounts may be seized by the state executive service.

Society • July 16, 11:05 AM • 26239 views
Update of military registration data does not mean automatic necessity to undergo a medical examination - General Staff

According to Lieutenant Colonel Iryna Harbuz of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, citizens will receive separate summonses to undergo a military medical commission. So, updating military registration data does not automatically imply undergoing a military medical commission.

Society • July 16, 10:48 AM • 20216 views
Online TCC, automatic deferral, booking: the Ministry of Defense told what other features Reserve+ can get

The Ministry of Defense is working to make the Reserve+ app a fully digital analog of a military ID card, with features such as automatic deferral, online booking, online data updates, and retrieval of data from other registries through electronic requests.

Society • July 16, 09:57 AM • 12907 views
Preparing missile strikes on Kharkiv and Sumy region: FSB agents' spouses detained

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a married couple who worked for the FSB and prepared coordinates for a new Russian missile strike on the defense forces in Kharkiv and Sumy regions: the woman collected intelligence from colleagues, and her husband determined the locations of Ukrainian defenders in the border areas.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 08:29 AM • 39657 views
"Shahed" is spotted in the north of Kyiv region - Air Force

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of a Shahed attack drone in the north of Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 06:59 AM • 30311 views
Russians shell Sumy region three times: no casualties reported

Russians shelled Sumy region three times, resulting in 6 explosions in border areas and settlements, but no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 06:38 AM • 26849 views
Today is the anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Ukraine: how the first document on the path to independence came to be

Ukraine celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty, the first document on the path to independence adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on July 16, 1990.

Society • July 16, 03:34 AM • 18878 views
Threat of using attack drones detected in Poltava region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported detecting a threat from attack UAVs in Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 03:02 AM • 33295 views
Missile threat detected in Kherson region of Ukraine

A missile threat is detected in the Kherson region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 01:58 AM • 35525 views
Air alert announced in Kyiv due to threat of drone attacks

Kyiv is on air alert due to the threat of an attack by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as reported by the Kyiv City State Administration and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 11:31 PM • 41108 views
Air defense may be activated against enemy drone in Sumy region - Air Force

Air defense forces in Sumy region may be targeting an enemy drone, the Ukrainian Air Force reports.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 10:45 PM • 27914 views