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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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More than 50 combat engagements took place in the frontline this day: where is the hottest spot

Since the beginning of the day, Russian occupants have been most active in the Pokrovske and Siverske sectors, with the total number of combat engagements rising to 51.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 12:00 PM • 26457 views
russia loses another 1160 soldiers in the war in Ukraine

Over the past 24 hours, russia lost 1,160 servicemen, bringing its total combat losses since the start of the invasion on February 24, 2022 to 526,310, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 03:58 AM • 53685 views
Russian tactical aviation launches guided bombs in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that enemy tactical aircraft used guided aerial bombs in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:57 PM • 64214 views
General Staff: Pokrovsk sector accounts for over a third of enemy attacks

Russian troops are most actively attacking in the Pokrovske direction, which accounts for more than a third of the enemy's attacks, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 04:24 PM • 27059 views
SBI is asked to initiate a case against the commander who illegally sent Shabunin on business trips

SBI is asked to initiate a case against the commander who illegally sent Shabunin on business trips.

Politics • June 15, 10:05 AM • 22159 views
Plus 1090 occupants and 20 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 525,150 personnel and 7956 tanks.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 04:33 AM • 40696 views
11 targets destroyed in Khmelnytskyi during Russian night attack, fire at an infrastructure facility caused by an enemy strike

Air defense forces in the Khmelnytsky region destroyed 11 enemy targets during a massive combined attack by Russian troops at night, while a fire broke out at an infrastructure facility as a result of the enemy's strike, with no casualties reported.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 07:49 AM • 27753 views
Plus 1250 occupants and 8 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 524,060 personnel and 7,936 tanks.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 04:48 AM • 29523 views
Plus 980 occupants and 17 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 522,810 personnel and 7,928 tanks.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 04:43 AM • 39665 views
General Staff: enemy S-300 and two S-400 divisions in Crimea were struck, two radars destroyed

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that at night a group missile strike was launched against one enemy S-300 and two S-400 divisions in the temporarily occupied Crimea, destroying two S-300 and S-400 radars, and information about the third radar is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 10:44 AM • 29864 views
The terrorist country lost 980 servicemen per day

Over the past 24 hours, russia lost 980 servicemen, bringing its total combat losses since the start of the invasion on February 24, 2022 to 521,830, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 03:55 AM • 33937 views
Several groups of enemy strike UAVs from Zaporizhzhia are heading to Dnipro region, heading for Dnipro, Pavlohrad

Ukraine's Air Force warns of possible use of attack drones in Dnipropetrovska. Several groups of enemy attack UAVs from Zaporizhzhia to Dnipropetrovs'k region, heading for Dnipro and Pavlohrad.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 08:41 PM • 38909 views
The newest type of troops of the Forces of Unmanned Systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was presented in Kyiv

A new branch of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Unmanned Systems Forces, was presented in Kyiv. The symbol of the new type of troops is a swallow created by a neural network. According to the command, the swallow is one of the most revered symbols in Ukrainian culture, signifying the news of victory.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 03:23 PM • 33927 views
The court extended the arrest of ex-president of Motor Sich Boguslaev until July 19

The Kyiv court of Appeal has extended the term of detention of Vyacheslav Boguslaev, the former president of Motor Sichi, without the right to pay bail until July 19.

Politics • June 11, 11:30 AM • 15485 views
Explosions were heard in Dnipro. Before that, the Air Forces warned about the missile threat

Explosions were heard in Dnipro, Ukraine, after the Armed Forces warned of approaching missiles.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 11:29 AM • 16449 views
SBU conducts counterintelligence operations in Kyiv's government quarter and adjacent territories: document checks are possible

The SBU is conducting counterintelligence activities in the Government quarter of Kiev and surrounding areas in order to strengthen security and check the protection of state facilities in the context of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.

Society • June 11, 05:44 AM • 74462 views
81 clashes occurred at the front: the hottest situation remains in the Pokrovsky direction-General Staff

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous attacks by russian invaders on several fronts, during which 81 military clashes were recorded.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 09:55 PM • 33022 views
Sirsky discussed the situation on the battlefield and the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the chairman of the NATO Military Committee

Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky discussed the situation on the battlefield and the need for troops with the chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 06:05 PM • 56822 views
One of the best photographers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Arsen Fedosenko was killed at the front

One of the best photographers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Arsen Fedosenko tragically died at the front while performing a mission.

Society • June 10, 04:53 PM • 22184 views
Contracts for more than 17 billion hryvnias: in DOT told WHO and for how much will feed the Ukrainian military from the first of July

The state-owned rear operator has signed contracts worth more than UAH 17 billion with seven companies for the supply of food products to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the second half of 2024 at an average price of UAH 109. 22 per set.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 02:36 PM • 28595 views
Why does the owner of Olsides keep a" hand-held volunteer "around him?

After viewing the FB page of Vyacheslav Petrishche, you can see a lot of posts by a certain Sergey Krivenko. The latter actively reports on assistance, including to the military, and thanks Petrishche for his support in this area. But if you start to understand - it turns out not everything is so clear.

Society • June 10, 02:14 PM • 238287 views
85 prisoners from the Rivne region have already joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

85 former convicts from the Rivne region have passed the necessary procedures and will defend the territorial integrity of Ukraine as part of the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 11:44 AM • 22216 views
"There is, of course, hysteria" - Yusov on the reaction of Russians to the permission to hit the Russian Federation with Western weapons

Russian propagandists, military personnel and civilians are hysterical because of permission to hit the Russian Federation with Western weapons, says a representative of the Gur.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 11:39 AM • 21429 views
General Staff: in Chernihiv and Sumy directions without active offensive actions of enemy, it is tense in Kupyansky and somewhat tense in Kurakhovsky directions

Since the beginning of the day, 38 military clashes have taken place at the front, while the situation in the Kupyansky and Kurakhovsky directions remained tense.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 08:52 AM • 28975 views
In the Sumy direction, there is a decrease in the activity of Russian shelling

In the Sumy direction, there is a decrease in the activity of Russian attacks and attempts by sabotage and reconnaissance groups compared to the spring, although the enemy continues daily shelling of Ukrainian territory using various types of weapons.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 08:13 AM • 25978 views
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Destruction of roads by heavy transport of agricultural companies negatively affects logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - expert

The destruction of roads by heavy transport of agricultural companies negatively affects the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the expert believes.

Economy • June 10, 06:54 AM • 105680 views
Zelensky listened to Sirsky's report and is waiting for Budanov's report: "we are preparing our new steps"

Zelensky has listened to Commander-in-chief Sirsky's report on the situation at the front, in particular in the Pokrovsky direction, and is awaiting Budanov's report to prepare new steps to protect Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 05:58 PM • 45216 views
Ukraine is working on the conversion and creation of its own corrected aerial bombs

Ukraine is working on re-equipping and creating its own corrected aerial bombs based on conventional free-falling ones, and it is expected that the first tests will begin in a few weeks.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 02:38 PM • 39759 views
Two attacks of invaders in Volchansk and Liptsev districts repelled – General Staff

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, two attacks by Russian invaders were repelled in the areas of Volchansk and Liptsev in the Kharkiv direction.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 09:40 AM • 23873 views
Now there are more than 67 thousand women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine – Ministry of Defense

According to Deputy Defense Minister Natalia Kalmykova, currently there are more than 67,000 women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, of which 19,000 are employees, and all the rest are military personnel.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 06:41 AM • 23321 views