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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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Kuleba: "During the day, a state building will be proposed that will be able to fully accommodate all children and will be an additional building of Okhmatdyt"

Ukraine's leadership will offer a state-owned building to fully accommodate all children from the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, which was attacked by Russia.

Politics • July 8, 11:46 AM • 31276 views
An explosion occurs in Mykolaiv region after reports of a missile in the region

The explosion occurred in Mykolaiv region after the Air Force warned of a missile heading northwest in the region.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 11:33 AM • 27372 views
Strike on Okhmatdyt: Russians call it a "response" to attacks on energy facilities in Russia

Russia's latest massive missile attack on Ukraine was called a response to Ukraine's strike on energy facilities in Russia. At the same time, Moscow denies striking civilians and accuses Ukraine of provocations.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 11:17 AM • 60504 views
Series of explosions heard in Dnipropetrovs'k region

Repeated explosions were heard in Dnipro, Kamianske, and Kryvyi Rih after the air force warned of approaching missiles.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:54 AM • 53258 views
Explosions also occurred in Dnipro

The explosions occurred in Dnipro after Ukrainian air force aircraft warned of a missile headed for the city, prompting residents to take cover.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:45 AM • 49998 views
Explosions occurred in Kyiv after Ukrainian Air Force warned of enemy Kinzhal missile

Explosions were heard in Kyiv after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of an approaching Russian Kinzhal missile.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:34 AM • 55505 views
Air Force warns of enemy missiles to the west

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of cruise missiles in Rivne region and in the north of Vinnytsia region to the west.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:29 AM • 39448 views
Air Force warns of missile threat, urges Kyiv to take shelter

Ukraine's Air Force has warned of a missile threat to the Kyiv region, urging residents to take cover amid reports of a massive missile attack on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:25 AM • 32853 views
Preparing attacks on oil depots and airfields in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions: FSB agent detained

An FSB agent is detained for preparing missile attacks on military airfields and fuel and energy facilities in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:16 AM • 21346 views
Air alert across Ukraine, Air Force warns of enemy missiles

Air alert all over Ukraine, Ukrainian Air Force warns of missiles in different regions.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:16 AM • 21937 views
Explosions heard in Kryvyi Rih amid ballistic missile threat from south

The explosions occurred in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovs'k region, after the Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat from the south.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:00 AM • 22553 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down three cruise missiles in Zhytomyr and Cherkasy regions overnight

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down three Russian cruise missiles in Zhytomyr and Cherkasy regions overnight.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 04:56 AM • 31798 views
Plus 1200 occupants and 16 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 552,190 personnel and 8,171 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 04:11 AM • 22553 views
Zelensky honors fallen Ukrainian soldiers in Odesa on Navy Day

On the Day of the Ukrainian Navy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for Ukraine in Odesa.

Society • July 7, 04:50 PM • 30099 views
Ukrainian military shoots down Russian Su-25 in Donetsk region

The Ukrainian military shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft that was firing at their positions in the Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 12:22 PM • 104795 views
Aviation and missile forces of the Defense Forces hit enemy drone control center

Ukrainian troops hit a Russian drone control center and an anti-aircraft gun and inflicted significant losses on Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 05:51 AM • 32610 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 13 attack drones overnight

Overnight, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 13 attack drones in Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 05:05 AM • 107214 views
Plus 1150 occupants and 16 armored vehicles: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 550,990 personnel and 8155 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 04:34 AM • 26094 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces received thousands of pieces of equipment - Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense has returned thousands of pieces of equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including 1,500 weapons, vehicles, repair equipment and communications equipment, as part of resource optimization.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 10:53 PM • 29819 views
Exercises of the River Flotilla of the Ukrainian Navy took place on the Dnipro River

The river flotilla of the Ukrainian Navy conducted tactical exercises on the Dnipro River using boats received as part of international assistance to practice combat operations, personnel delivery and mine reconnaissance.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 06:19 PM • 51924 views
Occupants in Crimea are constantly building up defensive positions along the coast - "ATESH"

The ATESH movement reports a steady increase in the number of defense positions along the coast of the temporarily occupied Crimea, despite the fact that the occupation authorities claim that there is no threat to the Ukrainian operation.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 11:24 AM • 29679 views
Zaluzhnyi to start work as ambassador to the UK on July 10 - media

Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi takes office as Ukraine's ambassador to the UK on July 10.

Politics • July 6, 09:18 AM • 100519 views
On the night of July 6, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 24 out of 27 enemy UAVs of the "Shahed-131/136" type

Last night, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 24 out of 27 enemy attack drones in different regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 05:03 AM • 27864 views
Missile threat over Ukraine: Large-scale air alert announced

A large-scale air alert was announced across Ukraine due to the missile threat, and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the takeoff of MiG31K aircraft.

Announcements • July 6, 04:29 AM • 29172 views
Explosion in Kremenchuk community in Poltava region

There was an explosion in the Kremenchuk community in Poltava region.

Society • July 5, 10:24 PM • 86079 views
Explosions occurred in Sumy

Explosions were reported in Sumy, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 09:14 PM • 29161 views
Second Recruitment Center opened in Kyiv region

With the support of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, a new recruiting center for the Ukrainian army has opened in Brovary, Kyiv region, to help motivated Ukrainians join the Armed Forces and find suitable military units.

Society • July 5, 04:02 PM • 25327 views
The Ministry of Economy announced the number of people who have a deferment from the draft

More than half a million Ukrainians have received a deferral from conscription into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, the Ministry of Economy has issued about 31,246 orders to discharge conscripts.

Society • July 5, 03:08 PM • 17850 views
The Ukrainian Navy shows how the Ukrainian corvette Hetman Ivan Mazepa is being tested at sea

The Hetman Ivan Mazepa, a multi-purpose corvette-class ship being built by Turkey for the Ukrainian Navy, is undergoing sea trials.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 01:37 PM • 25429 views
Almost 2,000 kilometers from Ukraine: StratCom released a map of record-breaking strikes on Russia

Ukraine has carried out several deep strikes on military targets in Russia, using weapons of its own production, in order not to violate any additional imaginary "red lines.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 01:22 PM • 20297 views