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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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Britain sends Ukraine a military package worth more than €217 million to strengthen air and sea defense

The United Kingdom is sending Ukraine a military aid package worth more than €217 million to strengthen its air and sea defenses, including air defense radars, radar decoys, electronic warfare systems, small boats, and reconnaissance drones.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 09:01 AM • 16600 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces incurred 28 combat engagements in the frontline since the beginning of the day: fighting continues in Krynok area near Klishchiyivka - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 28 combat engagements were registered on the frontline, with fighting continuing, in particular, in the vicinity of Krynok, Kharkiv region, and near Klishchiyivka, Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 08:06 AM • 72752 views
Budanov regularly participates in GUR operations - Yusov

Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, regularly participates in the DIU's operations and is directly involved in events held near the front line, raising the morale of the soldiers.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:53 AM • 104946 views
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated the marines on the holiday

As Ukraine celebrates Marine Corps Day, President Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky congratulated the Marines for their heroism, resilience and unwavering dedication in fierce battles against the Russian occupiers, honoring their sacrifice for Ukraine's freedom and independence.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:45 AM • 36799 views
Pletenchuk: Enemy concentrated main efforts on Kherson direction, no Russian troops in Robotyn

The enemy concentrated its main efforts in the Kherson sector, in particular in Krynky, where nine attacks took place yesterday. It is more or less quiet in Robotyn, and there are no Russians in the town.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:15 AM • 24275 views
Russians run out of Kalibr cruise missile carriers in Crimea - Pletenchuk

The last Russian ship capable of carrying Kalibr cruise missiles in Crimea, the Cyclone, was hit, leaving Russia without such carriers on the occupied peninsula.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:01 AM • 20707 views
Border guards do not record sufficient enemy forces to attack Sumy region - SBGS

Border guards do not currently detect sufficient enemy forces to achieve strategic goals in Sumy region, but do not rule out attempts to sow panic and distract the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 05:37 AM • 16616 views
1,330 Russian servicemen were killed overnight

According to the Ukrainian military, russia lost 1,330 personnel, 11 tanks, 27 armored combat vehicles, 40 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, 1 aircraft and 45 unmanned aerial vehicles in one day.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 04:45 AM • 19205 views
Enemy tactical aviation is operating in the north-eastern direction

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the increased activity of enemy tactical aviation in the northeast.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 02:35 AM • 21349 views
Enemy guided aerial bomb launches detected in Kherson region

The Air Force informs about the launch of guided aerial bombs in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 01:32 AM • 23423 views
russia launched 4 missile strikes, 37 air strikes, and 376 kamikaze drone attacks over the past day

Since the beginning of the day, 121 combat engagements have taken place, during which Russian occupants launched 4 missile attacks, 37 air strikes using 47 drones and 376 kamikaze attacks on Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 08:30 PM • 71839 views
Zelenskyy: Maximum attention to the entire border now and not only in Kharkiv region, but also in Sumy region

President Zelenskyy discussed the situation at the front with the military command, emphasizing maximum attention to the entire border and inflicting maximum losses on the Russian occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 05:58 PM • 40893 views
Mobilization of convicts: in Khmelnitsky region, the court allowed the first prisoners to serve in the National Guard

On Tuesday, May 21, the Khmelnitsky City District Court issued the first decisions on the conditional early release of two convicts from serving their sentences for military service in the Defense Forces.

Society • May 22, 03:10 PM • 35540 views
Ukraine is preparing for the biggest veterinary event: what the organizers of IVC 2024 have prepared

IVC 2024: scientific conference, grooming festival and Pet Products Fair.

Business News • May 22, 10:51 AM • 43122 views
Parliament created TSC on fortifications and drones

The parliament has created a temporary special commission (TSC) for the construction of fortifications and the purchase of unmanned aerial vehicles, headed by Mykola Zadorozhny (SN), which includes representatives of all factions and groups.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 08:47 AM • 18626 views
Today, the Russian Federation twice unsuccessfully tried to attack the area of the village of Liptsy in Kharkiv region, 5 clashes continue in Kupyansky direction - General Staff

Russian troops twice unsuccessfully tried to attack the area of the village of Liptsy, Kharkiv region, while five military clashes continue in the Kupyansky direction near the settlements of Sinkovka, Berestovo, Nevsky and Makeyevka.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 08:42 AM • 23384 views
Prepared the capture of Volchansk in Kharkiv region: an informant of the Russian GRU was detained

The SBU detained an informant of the Russian GRU, who was collecting intelligence about the location of Ukrainian artillery units near Volchansk in the Kharkiv region to help Russian troops capture the city.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 08:12 AM • 16759 views
Chief of the General Staff Bargilevich discussed with the French delegation the prospects for providing assistance to protect the sky

The chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discussed with the French military delegation, which arrived on a visit, the prospects for providing assistance to protect the Ukrainian sky, as well as further strengthening of Ukraine's defense capability.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 06:07 AM • 51527 views
Air Defense Forces destroyed 24 of the 24"Shahed "

The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces successfully shot down all 24 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia during a night attack on various regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 04:26 AM • 63343 views
94 military clashes occurred at the front during the day – General Staff

Ukrainian servicemen are steadfastly defending their native land, resolutely repelling 94 enemy attacks and counterattacking in certain areas, improving their tactical positions, despite the superiority of the Russian occupiers in manpower and equipment.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:17 PM • 49824 views
There are 86 military clashes at the front, the invaders are trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in most directions - General Staff

On May 21, 86 clashes occurred at the front, most of which occurred in the Pokrovsky, Kharkiv, Seversky and Kramatorsk directions, as the enemy continues active operations, but Ukrainian troops restrain the onslaught and give a decisive rebuff, as a result of which 47 Russian occupiers and 14 units of weapons and military equipment were lost.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 05:56 PM • 28025 views
Ran for the sake of victory: a charity race in support of the military was held in Ternopil

During the race in Ternopil, the organizers collected 260 thousand UAH, and MHP doubled this amount. For these funds, the necessary equipment has already been purchased and transferred from the Ternopil region for the 105th separate brigade of the TRO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Society • May 21, 04:18 PM • 28112 views
There are significant damage to tanks with fuel and lubricants: partisans about the strikes of the Defense Forces on the occupied Luhansk region

The strike of the Ukrainian Defense Forces caused significant damage to fuel and lubricants tanks in the occupied Luhansk region, and fires continued until morning, the Atesh partisan movement reports.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 03:57 PM • 53062 views
Compared to the previous day, the number of combat clashes in Kharkiv region has halved - Voloshyn

The situation in the Kharkiv region remains difficult, but the Defense Forces are stabilizing it, and the number of hostilities has halved compared to the previous day.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:57 AM • 36447 views
General Staff: 37 combat engagements took place today, the hottest - in the Pokrovske sector

In some areas of the frontline, Ukrainian troops are succeeding in repelling Russian attacks, in particular in the Pokrovsk sector, which remains the hottest, with 37 combat engagements so far.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:53 AM • 42629 views
Plus 1380 occupants and 15 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 495,070 personnel and 7,605 tanks.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 04:39 AM • 29447 views
Russians planned to partially encircle Kharkiv during May offensive - The Economist

Russian troops planned a May offensive to partially encircle Kharkiv, attacking from both sides of the Pechenizka Reservoir, but were stopped by Ukrainian defenses that failed to achieve their goal.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 10:59 PM • 103703 views
Embezzlement of UAH 251 million for the purchase of bulletproof vests: 4 people will be tried

Four people will be tried for embezzling 251 million hryvnias allocated for the purchase of bulletproof vests for the military, instead of which the funds were misappropriated.

Politics • May 20, 09:05 PM • 24783 views
We maintain control everywhere: Zelensky discusses situation in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions with Syrsky

President Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions with the military commander, saying that Ukraine maintains control everywhere despite Russia's use of guided bombs, and emphasized the need for additional air defense systems and new combat aircraft.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 06:43 PM • 60291 views
Russian troops are actively advancing in four directions, aviation is working in some places - General Staff

The Russian occupation forces are focusing their efforts on the Pokrovske direction, conducting active offensives on several fronts, facing fierce resistance from Ukrainian troops, who are confidently holding their positions and inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 06:10 PM • 25369 views