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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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Russians build fortifications in Crimea – Atesh

The Russian military is building fortifications along the Black Sea coast in the temporarily occupied Crimea, probably creating a line of defense, as they fear a possible landing of Ukrainian troops on the peninsula.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 01:55 AM • 30024 views
ATVs, hexacycles and buggies: more than 110 samples of vehicles allowed for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

According to the Ministry of Defense, the range of vehicle categories is quite extensive and includes armored vehicles, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles and special vehicles. The APU fleet now has equipment manufactured in more than 20 countries, including the United States, Germany, Sweden, Great Britain, Italy and others.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 03:06 PM • 30106 views
General staff: today there are already 34 battles, a dozen-in the Pokrovsky direction, on Kupyansky-tense, the enemy is attacking near Volchansk

Since the beginning of this day, 34 clashes have already occurred at the front, and 10 have already occurred in the Pokrovsky direction, three attacks of invaders in the Volchansk area continue in Kharkiv, and the situation is tense in the Kupyansky direction.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 10:05 AM • 21170 views
The White House told about the results of Biden's talks with Macron and Zelensky

Biden met with Macron and Zelensky to discuss support for Ukraine, with Macron calling for more active participation, while Biden ruled out sending troops but promised to continue military assistance.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 02:45 AM • 52435 views
The hottest situation remains in the Pokrovsky direction - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The most tense situation remains in the Pokrovsky direction, where intense fighting continues, as the Russian occupiers try to break through the Ukrainian defenses in the area of Novoaleksandrovka, Yevgenyevka and Sokol, but the Ukrainian security forces are taking measures to stabilize the situation and prevent the enemy from advancing.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 11:16 PM • 27484 views
The Cabinet of ministers allowed to book up to 100% of energy and defense workers

The Cabinet of ministers allowed enterprises of the military-industrial complex and energy to reduce up to 100% of their employees to ensure efficient production of weapons and restore the power grid complex to strengthen Ukraine's defense capability and provide people with heat and electricity.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 07:20 PM • 22058 views
The Ministry of Culture launched a "fake calculator" for Ukrainians: how the program works

Ukraine is launching an innovative tool "fake calculator", which will help citizens distinguish real news from fake news as part of efforts to combat disinformation and improve media literacy.

Society • June 7, 07:15 PM • 27728 views
The Ministry of Youth Sports said that more than 3 thousand athletes and coaches joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine, about 470 of them were killed

Since the beginning of the war, more than 3,000 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have joined the Armed Forces, about 470 of them have died in combat operations.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 05:10 PM • 20766 views
Ukrainian defenders destroy enemy equipment with drones: weapons and observation system hit in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian defenders used FPV drones to destroy Russian enemy equipment in the Kharkiv direction.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 02:15 PM • 17953 views
Ex-deputy commander of the Chernykh Zaporozhtsev brigade now works in the Kiev RSA: it will increase the region's defense capability

Dmytro Kucherya, former deputy commander of the 72nd separate Mechanized Brigade named after Chernykh Zaporozhtsev, has been appointed as the new deputy head of the Kyiv regional state administration to improve the region's defense capability and effectively counter Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 11:47 AM • 19118 views
In Khmelnitsky Region, 11 enemy targets were destroyed at night, there is no data on casualties or damage

Last night, the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed 11 enemy targets during a massive attack in the Khmelnitsky region, no casualties or material damage was reported.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 05:49 AM • 17050 views
A fire broke out at an industrial facility in the Kiev region due to the shelling of Russia

Due to the Russian attack, a fire broke out at an industrial facility in the Kiev region, while the air defense systems were working, and there were no reports of casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 03:22 AM • 41007 views
Explosions were heard in Khmelnitsky region

The explosions occurred in the Khmelnitsky region around 4:00 a. m. on June 7, probably caused by Russian cruise missiles and combat drones targeting the area.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 01:23 AM • 33984 views
The government urged women to master male professions

Due to the shortage of workers caused by mobilization, Ukraine needs to retrain women for traditionally male professions, such as security guards, truck drivers, bus drivers and tractor drivers.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 12:19 AM • 26368 views
International partners condemn Russia's nuclear threats and chemical attacks-foreign ministry

International partners are concerned about reports that the intensity of Russia's chemical attacks against Ukraine's security and Defense Forces is increasing, as is the variety of chemical ammunition that Russian troops use on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 06:45 PM • 50757 views
By the day of the journalist: the Parliament registered a draft law on strengthening guarantees of media activities

The parliament has registered Draft Law No. 11321 on strengthening certain guarantees for the activities of media, journalists and citizens to access information.

Society • June 6, 11:13 AM • 14956 views
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"This day went down in history": "OPP" about rebuilding its work to participate in the grain initiative

"Odesa Port Plant" has become an important participant in the grain initiative since joining it in November 2022, reviving the economic potential of Ukraine.

Economy • June 6, 06:52 AM • 87426 views
General staff: there were 111 military clashes at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky direction

Over the past day, 111 military clashes occurred at the front, 32 of them in the Pokrovsky direction, where Ukrainian servicemen repelled numerous attacks by Russian invaders.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 05:34 AM • 18646 views
June 6: open-air cinema Day, journalist's day in Ukraine

It was on the sixth of June 1933 that Richard Hollingshead, an ordinary American car sales manager, opened the world's first open-air cinema in his hometown of Cadman.

UNN Lite • June 6, 03:03 AM • 123221 views
Ukraine has already started using American weapons to attack Russia - mass media

Ukraine has used American weapons to strike Russian air defense batteries on Russian territory. It is noted that Biden's permission allows the use of weapons provided by the United States to strike at Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 05:48 PM • 85614 views
Large-scale exercises of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will start in Kiev region: the authorities reminded residents not to remove the movement of military personnel and equipment

Large-scale military exercises of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the movement of personnel and heavy equipment will be held in the Kiev region from June 5 to 13. Residents are urged not to film or make public the movement of Ukrainian military units and equipment for security reasons.

Society • June 5, 12:56 PM • 20421 views
Tough fighting continues in the area of Kupyansk and Volchansk: Sirsky visited military positions in the directions of the Eastern Front

Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky spoke with the military in the areas of active military operations in the Kharkiv and Kupyansky directions on the Eastern Front, where fierce fighting continues.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 12:39 PM • 25136 views
Large-scale military exercises of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will start tomorrow in Kiev and the region

From June 5 to 13, large-scale military exercises with the involvement of equipment will begin in Kiev and the Kiev region, which will involve personnel, military equipment, weapons, as well as anti-aircraft and anti-sabotage units to practice defense operations.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 04:15 PM • 29627 views
The Ministry of Defense, Victory Drones and United Help Ukraine have launched a training program in recruitment centers for future UAV pilots

A training program in recruitment centers for training future pilots of unmanned aerial vehicles is being launched in Ukraine. More than 6,600 applications and 1,500 vacancies have already been processed.

Society • June 4, 03:35 PM • 21877 views
Partners may soon expand permission to use Western long-range weapons in Russia - Chernev

According to the Ukrainian MP, Ukraine's international partners may soon expand permission to use weapons provided by the West against targets on the territory of Russia, depending on the situation on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 03:30 PM • 24020 views
Great Britain and Latvia announced a tender for the purchase of FPV drones for Ukraine

The United Kingdom and Latvia have announced a tender for the purchase of drones from Western manufacturers for supply to Ukraine as part of the coalition to create the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 01:40 PM • 37992 views
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Regulatory authorities should punish companies that destroy Ukrainian roads with their heavy transport - member of the transport committee of the Verkhovna Rada

Mykola Velichkovych, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Transport, said that companies whose vehicles violate weight standards on the roads should be punished, and also suggested that enterprises involved in road damage make a financial contribution to their repair as a manifestation of social responsibility.

Society • June 4, 05:47 AM • 66192 views
White House explained whether it is possible to expand the permission of Ukraine to hit targets on the territory of the Russian Federation with American weapons

The expansion of the permit for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to shoot on the territory of the Russian Federation will depend on the situation on the battlefield, John Kirby said.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 05:39 AM • 27693 views
Lithuanian journalist will join the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a volunteer paramedic due to the death of "Cheki"

Lithuanian journalist Mindaugas Yoshunas decided to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a volunteer paramedic to help save lives at the front after the death of paramedic and journalist Irina "Cheki" Tsybukh.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 02:50 AM • 39755 views
General staff: there were 124 clashes on the front line. The situation in some sectors of the front remains tense, but controlled

The situation in some sectors of the front remains tense, but controlled: 124 military clashes are reported, including missile strikes, airstrikes and more than 2,100 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 09:13 PM • 32615 views