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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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Journalist and military officer Alexander Petrakovsky went missing in Donetsk region: what is known

Journalist and junior Lieutenant Alexander Petrakovsky, who commanded a mechanized company, went missing during a military clash with the enemy in the Chasov Yar area of Donetsk region on May 30, 2024, conscientiously fulfilling his military duty.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 06:54 PM • 80143 views
One-way road: how social irresponsibility of some agricultural companies "kills"

One-way road: how the social irresponsibility of some agricultural companies "kills".

Society • June 3, 09:51 AM • 180435 views
The shopping center commented on the” detention " of a guy with heart defects and oligophrenia in Odessa

The shopping center noted that in this case it is important to take into account that no medical documents confirming the diagnosis of the guy were provided either to representatives of the Kiev RTCC and the joint venture of the city of Odessa, or to members of the Military Medical Commission.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 12:47 PM • 47048 views
Two military clashes continue near Sokol and Nevelsky - General Staff

Fighting continues near Sokol and Nevelsky, Ukrainian defenders prevent russia's advance in the Pokrovsky direction, and also repel attacks in other areas.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 09:19 AM • 25137 views
At night, the air defense system shot down 35 missiles and 46 drones

The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 35 Russian missiles and 46 drones in a massive missile attack on the night of June 1.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 05:10 AM • 32238 views
The Ministry of Defense supported the bill on the creation of a military police

The Ministry of defense of Ukraine calls for priority attention to the draft law on the creation of a military police, which will be responsible for registering crimes, searching for and detaining military personnel, as well as protecting the rights of military personnel according to NATO standards.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 09:10 PM • 30952 views
70 clashes occurred at the front, the situation remains tense in the Pokrovsky direction - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day on May 31, 70 military clashes have been recorded at the front, and the most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsky direction, where 11 of the 24 battles continued.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 05:38 PM • 30809 views
If prisoner-of-war exchanges do not intensify, Ukraine will build a fourth camp for russians - Justice Minister

The Ministry of Justice does not rule out that later Ukraine will build a fourth camp for russian prisoners of war, since the existing camps will not accommodate russian prisoners.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 02:57 PM • 23587 views
Ukraine and Iceland sign security agreement

Ukraine and Iceland have signed a comprehensive security agreement that provides long-term economic, humanitarian, defense support and cooperation for Ukraine's future membership in the EU and NATO.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 10:59 AM • 22704 views
The court left ex-deputy secretary of the national security and Defense Council Hladkovsky under absentee arrest

The appeals chamber of the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court has left former First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleh Hladkovsky under arrest in absentia, who is suspected of causing damage to the state totaling UAH 17. 44 million.

Crimes and emergencies • May 30, 02:55 PM • 27565 views
Russia really focused all its efforts on Lipetsk and Volchansk directions - Sinegubov

Russia has focused all its efforts on the Lipetsk and Volchansky directions in the Kharkiv region, but may also step up actions on the Zolochiv direction.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 02:00 PM • 20320 views
In the Pokrovsky direction, the enemy has already tried to improve the situation 12 times, there is fighting in the area of Novoaleksandrovka - General Staff

In the Pokrovsky direction, the enemy tried to improve their tactical positions 12 times, and intense fighting continues near the village of Novoaleksandrovka, Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 12:51 PM • 18789 views
More than 770 convicts have already joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine – Prosecutor General's Office

More than 770 convicts have already joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine after being released on parole from serving their sentences for military service, while the courts have considered more than 2,400 such petitions and granted more than 1,800 of them.

Society • May 30, 11:40 AM • 26550 views
There are not enough employees: due to mobilization in the metropolitan subway, train intervals will be increased

The Kiev Metro plans to increase train intervals due to an acute shortage of specialists in working professions. The company says that one of the reasons for the lack of personnel is mobilization. In particular, about 7% of Metro employees already serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Society • May 30, 10:57 AM • 20524 views
Sirsky and Umerov talked to the head of Pentagon: defense minister stressed that Ukraine should have the right to strike at enemy territory

Ukrainian military leaders discussed with the US Secretary of Defense urgent needs for ammunition, air defense equipment, equipment, as well as the mobilization and restoration of combat brigades, while defense minister Umerov during the conversation stressed that Ukraine should have the right to strike at enemy territory.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 08:09 AM • 22745 views
The Ministry of defense is working on allocating an additional 370 billion rubles for the purchase of weapons-Umerov

The Ministry of defense is working on a decision to allocate an additional UAH 370 billion for the purchase of weapons to support its defense industry and meet the material and technical needs of the army.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 04:52 PM • 54721 views
In Ukraine, robotic equipment was tested to save people from the battlefield

The Ministry of defense of Ukraine together with the Ministry of strategic industries and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine we tested robotic equipment of Ukrainian manufacturers for medical evacuation from the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 01:51 PM • 17878 views
SRO saved almost UAH 10.5 million on current purchases – Ministry of Defense

The state-owned home front operator saved almost UAH 10. 5 million of budget funds during tenders and contracts for the purchase of various goods in 2024.

Economy • May 29, 01:00 PM • 17409 views
Over the day, 1,300 russian troops were killed

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past 24 hours, russia lost 1,300 personnel, 8 tanks, 33 armored combat vehicles, 37 artillery systems, 2 MLRS, 28 unmanned aerial vehicles, 56 vehicles and tankers, and 20 pieces of special equipment.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 05:01 AM • 21432 views
russia is attacking: missile threats spotted in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions

Ukraine announces an air alert in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions due to a missile threat.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 03:05 AM • 27976 views
Hostile drones were detected in the north of Rivne region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spotted enemy drones in the northern part of Rivne region.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 11:55 PM • 32113 views
A UAV was spotted in the central and western part of Zhytomyr region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports enemy UAVs in the central and western parts of Zhytomyr region.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 11:02 PM • 102990 views
Over the day, russia launched 3 missile and 38 air strikes, fired 2,849 times at the territory of Ukraine

Over the past day, enemy forces launched 3 missile and 38 air strikes, fired 2,849 times at Ukrainian positions and conducted intense combat operations in many areas, without achieving significant territorial gains.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 09:16 PM • 31858 views
Occupants increased the intensity of attacks along almost the entire frontline: the number of combat engagements increased to 108

Russian troops intensified shelling along the entire frontline, with the number of combat engagements increasing to 108, and fighting is currently ongoing in 18 areas.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 06:56 PM • 53225 views
This year, the Ministry of Defense authorized 10 domestic robotic systems for use in the Armed Forces

Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has adopted more than 10 domestically produced robotic systems for the Armed Forces. Some of the systems have already successfully passed combat tests and have been highly appreciated by Ukrainian defenders.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 03:04 PM • 20238 views
Stefanishyna discusses Ukraine's urgent needs and the Washington summit with NATO Secretary General

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna discussed Ukraine's urgent military needs, including air defense systems, F-16 aircraft, ammunition and long-range artillery with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:26 PM • 21457 views
Two enemy UAVs were shot down in Cherkasy region. There is damage

In Cherkasy region, two enemy drones were shot down, causing damage to a house and a dry grass fire. Air defense continues to fire at the third “shahed”.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 12:59 PM • 21406 views
The enemy cannot attack from belarus, but uses information threat - Center for Countering Disinformation

russia lacks the strength to attack Ukraine from Belarus, but it uses this topic for information warfare.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 09:34 AM • 19120 views
Pletenchuk: enemy losses in the south yesterday were twice as high as usual

In the south of Ukraine, the enemy intensified its assault operations, conducting 20 attacks near Krynok in Kherson region and in the Orikhiv sector, which resulted in twice the enemy's losses as usual.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 06:19 AM • 20692 views
Plus 1460 occupants and 21 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 503,800 personnel and 7,692 tanks.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:57 AM • 56066 views