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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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Russian army attacks Poltava region: no hits to civilian or industrial infrastructure - RMA

Today, Russian troops attacked Poltava region, but no hits to civilian or industrial infrastructure were reported.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 12:30 PM • 23804 views
Government has allocated almost UAH 2.4 billion from the reserve fund for road repairs

The Cabinet of Ministers reallocated funds and allocated UAH 2. 39 billion from the state budget reserve fund to restore local roads.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 11:59 AM • 21615 views
Russians are actively deploying mobile electronic warfare units to Donetsk - guerrillas

Russian troops have deployed mobile electronic warfare units to Donetsk, probably due to the constant activity of FPV drones of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 10:56 AM • 20980 views
Poltava reports audible explosion after Air Force warns of ballistic threat

An explosion was heard in Poltava after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat and advised residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 10:43 AM • 25223 views
Syrskyi visits National Police assault brigade "Luty" in Donetsk region

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the National Police assault brigade "Lyuty" in Donetsk region, where he presented state and departmental awards to the soldiers for their courage and dedication.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 10:31 AM • 20251 views
Moscow court arrests Klimkin, Groysman and former Finance Minister Shlapak in absentia

In Russia, a court arrested former Ukrainian officials Pavlo Klimkin, Volodymyr Groysman and Oleksandr Shlapak in absentia.

Crimes and emergencies • July 2, 08:20 AM • 15748 views
Plus 1280 occupants and 8 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 545,090 personnel and 8,107 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 04:18 AM • 27752 views
Border guards shoot down a Russian reconnaissance drone near Toretsk with small arms

Near Toretsk, Ukrainian border guards shot down a Russian reconnaissance drone with small arms.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 05:48 PM • 45869 views
Fedorov demonstrated the Vepr universal robot used by the Defense Forces

The Ukrainian military is actively using 30 Vepr universal robots, which can evacuate wounded soldiers, deliver ammunition, remotely mine and clear mines, and be used to train snipers, increasing their capabilities and saving lives.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 05:24 PM • 23854 views
FSB agent who spied on Chasovyi Yar defenders will spend 15 years in prison

An FSB agent who spied on the locations and movements of Ukrainian troops defending Chasovyi Yar was sentenced by a Ukrainian court to 15 years in prison for treason.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 01:38 PM • 26053 views
Explosion-like sounds heard after Ukrainian Air Force warns of high-speed target on Myrhorod - media

Sounds like an explosion were heard after the Ukrainian Air Force reported a high-speed target from Russia's Kursk region moving toward Myrhorod, Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 12:56 PM • 16155 views
Air Force warns of high-speed target from Kursk region of Russia towards Myrhorod

The high-speed target was detected in the direction of Mirgorod from the Kursk region of Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 12:42 PM • 16358 views
In the first six months of 2024, the Ministry of Defense authorized almost 480 new models of weapons and military equipment

In the first half of 2024, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine adopted and authorized for use in the Armed Forces nearly 480 models of weapons and military equipment, more than half of which were domestically produced.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 11:15 AM • 22658 views
The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis commented on the alleged arrival of Belarusian special forces at a checkpoint near the border with Ukraine

Russia is conducting a special information operation through Belarus aimed at distracting Ukrainian forces and the West by spreading reports of alleged tensions and the deployment of Belarusian special forces near the Ukrainian border.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 11:09 AM • 25223 views
Navy sailors rescue 5 civilians who were swept into the open sea near Odesa

Ukrainian Navy sailors rescued 5 civilians who were swept into the open sea near Odesa.

Crimes and emergencies • July 1, 07:19 AM • 14557 views
Volunteers of the Free and Faithful NGO delivered another batch of buggies, pickups and repaired trophy vehicles to the military

Volunteers of the Free and Faithful NGO handed over another batch of buggies, pickups and repaired trophy vehicles to the military.

Society • July 1, 05:44 AM • 16796 views
Plus 1110 occupants and 19 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 543,810 personnel and 8,099 tanks.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 04:14 AM • 27477 views
Ukrainian Navy rescues 5 civilians swept out to sea in Odesa

Sailors of the Ukrainian Navy rescued five civilians who were thrown into the open sea in Odesa.

Society • July 1, 03:25 AM • 16725 views
More than 30,000 Ukrainian defenders and their families transported by Ukrzaliznytsia

Since the launch of the service, Ukrzaliznytsia has transported more than 30,000 Ukrainian defenders and their families.

Society • June 30, 07:00 PM • 65176 views
Zelensky on authorization for strikes on Russian territory: we will continue communication with partners in the coming weeks

Zelenskiy announced that he will continue negotiations with partners in the coming weeks to obtain permission to strike military targets in Russia, as bold decisions are needed to fight Russian combat aircraft and bring peace.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 05:47 PM • 103008 views
Zelenskyy: Request for mobilization is formed by the leadership of the Armed Forces, they follow this plan

President Zelensky stated that the request for the number of people to be mobilized is formed by the leadership of the Armed Forces, and they are currently following this plan.

Society • June 30, 05:25 PM • 27557 views
Su-25 and 229 UAVs: Ukrainian Armed Forces report on destroyed air targets in June

In June 2024, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed nearly 300 enemy unmanned aerial vehicles and a Su-25 aircraft.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 03:55 PM • 21015 views
General Staff: enemy is most active in Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian Defense Forces control the situation

The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where 23 attempted attacks have taken place since the beginning of the day, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces are controlling the situation.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 12:14 PM • 30388 views
The second anniversary of the liberation of Zmiinyi Island: SBU shows unique footage of SBU servicemen

To mark the second anniversary of the liberation of Zmiinyi Island from Russia, the SBU demonstrated unique footage of how its special forces conducted a strategic operation that played a decisive role in the gradual ousting of the enemy from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 09:56 AM • 116875 views
Enemy fired on three districts in Kharkiv region, there are casualties

Russian troops shelled three districts of Kharkiv region, causing casualties and damage to residential buildings, private estates and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 06:27 AM • 34914 views
A missile from the Black Sea is heading to Odesa region

According to the Ukrainian Air Force and the mayor of Odesa, the missile is heading toward Odesa region from the Black Sea, and residents of the city were warned to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 05:55 AM • 24942 views
Enemy tactical aviation is active in southeastern Ukraine

The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that they had spotted enemy tactical aircraft in the southeast.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 01:19 AM • 66205 views
Ukrainian military repel invaders in Serebrianka forestry - DeepState

According to DeepState, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have repelled the enemy in Serebryanske forestry.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 10:06 PM • 23693 views
Enemy tactical aviation strikes with guided bombs in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions

Ukraine's Air Force reported that enemy tactical aircraft launched guided bombs in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 06:19 PM • 48827 views
The enemy is attacking: a threat of aviation use in the frontline areas has been detected

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informed about the threat of using aviation weapons in the frontline areas.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 06:10 PM • 39492 views