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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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Drunk man wished for death and attacked wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Odesa

In Odesa, a drunken man insulted and threw his fists at wounded Ukrainian defenders, wishing them dead, after they politely asked him to calm down.

Society • July 15, 08:22 PM • 64845 views
Zelensky changed the composition of the Stavka: added the Commander of the SSO and the Head of the Parole Service

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made changes to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, dismissing and appointing several officials, including the former head of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the former commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 04:52 PM • 104702 views
Zelensky on Budanov's statement about Russia's offensive from the north: "He was misunderstood a bit"

President Zelenskyy explained that the head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, Budanov, had been misunderstood regarding his statement about a possible Russian offensive from the north.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:00 PM • 28210 views
Air defense system can work on enemy drone in Sumy region - Air Force

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a possible air defense operation against an enemy drone in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 02:24 PM • 22736 views
SBU: Telegram channel administrator detained for leaking locations of Ukrainian Armed Forces in Mykolaiv to racists

The Security Service of Ukraine has detained the administrator of a Telegram channel that leaked locations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Mykolaiv to the Russian occupiers, the SBU said.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 01:38 PM • 19831 views
Zelensky on 14 understaffed brigades: something has begun to arrive, but it's still a long way to go

President Zelensky said that Ukraine has 14 brigades that have been formed for a long time but do not have enough weapons; artillery and other equipment has recently arrived, although it is still far from being fully equipped to give a positive result.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 01:25 PM • 20757 views
Zelenskyi on Syrskyi and Zaluzhnyi: I don't want to compare, I treat everyone with appropriate respect

President Zelensky stated that he does not want to compare Commander-in-Chiefs Syrskyi and Zaluzhnyi, treating each with due respect as they do their jobs in their respective positions.

Politics • July 15, 01:10 PM • 16918 views
On Statehood Day, Zelensky awarded the military and handed over passports to young citizens

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a prayer event on the occasion of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus, presented state awards, including the title of Hero of Ukraine, to fallen soldiers and handed over Ukrainian passports to young citizens.

Society • July 15, 10:59 AM • 23763 views
Air Force warns of possible air defense against enemy drone in Odesa region

The Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of possible air defense operations against enemy UAVs in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 09:33 AM • 21450 views
Commander-in-Chief decided to send a working group to check the situation in the 59th Brigade and find out the circumstances of recent losses - General Staff

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has decided to send a working group headed by the head of the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces to check the situation in the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Yakiv Handziuk and to find out the circumstances of recent losses among the personnel, the General Staff reported.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 06:58 AM • 24609 views
The Free and True volunteers delivered aid to the Da Vinci Wolves battalion and the fighters of the 59th Separate Mechanized Brigade

The Free and Faithful volunteers delivered aid to the Da Vinci Wolves battalion and the fighters of the 59th Separate Mechanized Brigade.

Society • July 15, 06:53 AM • 17138 views
Air Force reports an enemy missile through Mykolaiv region heading northwest

The Ukrainian Air Force reported an enemy missile through Mykolaiv region heading northwest.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 05:42 AM • 26487 views
Plus 1200 occupants and 8 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 560,290 personnel and 8,214 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 04:27 AM • 28146 views
The enemy boasts of using FAB-3000 for strikes on Ukraine: the OP made a statement

Ukraine asks for permission to strike Russian airfields to stop bombing.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 05:22 PM • 77476 views
Not only military, but also equipment suffers from abnormal heat at the front - Khortytsia military unit spokesman

The defense forces suffer from abnormal heat, which also affects military equipment, and overheating occurs not only from active use.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 02:52 PM • 34255 views
Occupants in the east are trying to stretch the forces and means of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to attack in different directions - spokesman of the Khortytsia unit

As of morning, 38 hostile attacks took place in the eastern operational zone.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 01:25 PM • 43930 views
The Ministry of Defense stated that there are no automatic fines for failure to update data in the TCC

About 3 million citizens have updated their military records, but not all of them will be called up for military service, as the Armed Forces' need for recruits is much lower.

Society • July 14, 10:22 AM • 32738 views
Not all citizens who have updated their personal data will be called up for military service - Defense Ministry

About 3 million citizens have updated their military records, but not all of them will be called up for military service, as the need for conscription is much lower.

Society • July 14, 09:55 AM • 38093 views
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed 2 guided missiles and 4 reconnaissance drones overnight

Air defense forces in eastern Ukraine shot down two guided missiles and four reconnaissance drones overnight.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 06:53 AM • 39488 views
Over the last day 160 combat engagements were registered

Over the last day, 160 combat engagements were registered in various sectors of the frontline, the most intense situation was near Novooleksandrivka in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 05:44 AM • 74397 views
Aviation and Missile Forces of the Defense Forces conducted 12 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted 12 attacks on enemy positions, hitting 4 artillery systems, 2 electronic warfare/radar stations and 1 Pantsyr-S1 anti-aircraft missile system.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 05:20 AM • 43913 views
Plus 1320 occupants and 7 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 559,090 personnel and 8,206 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 05:08 AM • 41944 views
Ukrainian army recruitment center opened in Odesa

A recruiting center for joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine has opened in Odesa, offering advice and assistance in choosing positions that match civilian skills for men and women aged 18 to 60.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 07:39 PM • 100061 views
Large-scale air alert announced in Ukraine due to MiG-31K takeoff

An air alert is declared throughout Ukraine due to the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 08:20 AM • 29261 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion was reportedly heard in Kharkiv, probably outside the city, while the Ukrainian Air Force warned of tactical aircraft launching the KAB in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 07:57 AM • 25191 views
Ukrainian aviation carried out 11 strikes against the enemy over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian aviation, missile forces and artillery conducted 11 strikes against Russian troops, destroying 3 air defense systems, 1 artillery system and causing losses of 1,120 personnel, 8 tanks, 24 armored vehicles, 58 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, 34 UAVs, 52 vehicles and 13 pieces of special equipment.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 05:25 AM • 24453 views
Air defense shoots down four drones at night in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions

During nighttime attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, air defense forces shot down four enemy drones, and one drone left Ukrainian airspace in the direction of Belarus.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 04:54 AM • 27214 views
Plus 1120 occupants and 8 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 557,770 personnel and 8,199 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 04:16 AM • 29867 views
Ukrainian defense forces drive Russian army out of Sotnytsia Kozachok in Kharkiv region

Ukraine's armed forces drove the Russian army out of the village of Sotnytsia Kozachok in Kharkiv region, while the Russian army advanced near several settlements in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 09:11 PM • 82647 views
Ukraine receives €2 million worth of network equipment from Luxembourg and Denmark to strengthen cybersecurity

Luxembourg and Denmark have provided the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine with network equipment and licenses worth more than €2 million to improve network security and facilitate the implementation of information systems.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 07:53 PM • 31081 views