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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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Convicts who wish to mobilize to the Armed Forces will serve in assault units - Malyuska

Already 613 prisoners have joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine and serve in separate assault units formed exclusively of convicts who have served their sentences.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 05:58 PM • 23317 views
Mind Invest Summit: Entry point to Ukraine. How to invest in Ukraine correctly

The leading business publication Mind organizes the Mind Invest Summit, a major gathering of investors who are already investing or planning to invest in Ukraine.

Business News • May 27, 04:40 PM • 55355 views
France to send instructors to Ukraine to train military - Syrsky

France will send instructors to Ukraine to train Ukrainian security forces, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said after meeting with the French Defense Minister.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 03:36 PM • 21076 views
Syniehubov on the accumulation of troops on the border: the enemy is likely to use them on the Vovchansk or Kupyansk directions

Russian troops are amassing on the border, likely to replenish losses on the Kupyansk and Vovchansk fronts, where Ukrainian troops are successfully holding off intense Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:39 AM • 15875 views
In Odesa, SBI exposes TCC official who organized multimillion-dollar scheme to make money on tax evaders

In Odesa, an official of the Primorskyi RTCK of the JV organized a large-scale scheme to make money by helping men who wanted to avoid mobilization to “correct” their data in the Oberih database of the register of persons liable for military service. In this way, the official illegally earned about a million dollars.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:24 AM • 18783 views
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“Those who are at the front would cut him to pieces”: military expert on Hetmantsev's idea to raffle off reservations in a lottery

The military expert spoke about the idea of raffling off reservations in a lottery.

Politics • May 27, 08:13 AM • 80020 views
Plus 1150 occupants and 9 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 502,340 personnel and 7,671 tanks.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 04:34 AM • 57771 views
Intensity of combat actions is quite high in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

The intensity of hostilities in the Pokrovsk sector remains quite high: the enemy attacked Ukrainian troops' positions 14 times, 6 of them were repelled, and 8 combat engagements continue in several areas of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 09:16 AM • 24799 views
Russian Federation continues to try to advance from the area of Lukianets village - fighting continues

Russian troops continue to try to break through from the area of Lukianets village in the Kharkiv sector, but Ukrainian defense forces repelled the threat of a breakthrough and provided a strong defense, the fighting continues.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 08:47 AM • 49280 views
Plus 1110 occupants and 12 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 501,190 personnel and 7662 tanks.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 04:45 AM • 50827 views
Guerrillas spotted deployment of air defense systems to airfield in Dzhankoi

Russian troops have moved the BUK anti-aircraft missile system to the airfield in occupied Dzhankoy due to the low effectiveness of their air defense against modern Ukrainian missiles, the ATES guerrilla movement reports.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 05:27 PM • 31283 views
General Staff: 21 combat engagements so far, one continues near Vovchansk, situation is tense in the Kupyansk sector

Twenty-one combat engagements took place in the frontline today, with another combat engagement in the Kharkiv sector near Vovchansk and another in the Kupyansk sector. In the Siversky sector, Ukrainian troops succeeded in some areas.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 08:42 AM • 26091 views
Situation at the front and the strengthening of air defense: Syrskyi and Umerov talk to US generals

Oleksandr Syrsky and Rustem Umerov discussed with the American generals the situation at the front, the supply of equipment, weapons, ammunition, logistics and strengthening of Ukraine's air defense.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 07:17 AM • 21279 views
russia lost 1240 personnel over the day

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russia lost 1,240 servicemen over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 04:39 AM • 22720 views
Air Force warns of missile threat in Sumy and Poltava regions

The Air Force informs of a missile threat in Sumy and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 12:19 AM • 94234 views
The goal of the Armed Forces is to widely implement artificial intelligence

The Armed Forces of Ukraine aim to widely deploy artificial intelligence, including UAVs, robotic systems, and electronic warfare, to achieve technological dominance on the battlefield and compensate for the enemy's numerical superiority.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 03:03 PM • 16949 views
No “limitedly fit”: The Ministry of Health explained the new rules of mobilization

The Ministry of Health explained that the diagnosis of “limitedly fit” used in peacetime was abolished, and now there are only “fit” and “unfit” categories for military service during martial law.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 09:23 AM • 21279 views
Makiivka, Luhansk region, is under constant Russian fire, people are offered to evacuate - RMA

Makiivka, Luhansk region, was hit by unguided missiles, and people are being asked to leave.

Society • May 24, 07:53 AM • 18109 views
russia lost 1240 servicemen in 24 hours

According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russia lost 1,240 personnel and various military equipment over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 04:29 AM • 21705 views
Air force warns of ballistic missile threat to northeastern and eastern regions from belgorod

The Ukrainian Air Force informs of possible ballistic missile attacks on the northeastern and eastern regions from belgorod.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 03:56 AM • 22407 views
Artyukh told whether there is currently a threat to Sumy region

The Russians have not yet created any groups or amassed enough forces to conduct offensive actions in Sumy region, but the situation is being monitored for appropriate military and civilian response in case of redeployment and concentration of forces in the region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 04:49 PM • 14016 views
The situation on the battlefield, army supplies and Russia's plans to disrupt the Peace Summit: Zelensky holds a meeting of the Stavka

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with senior military and intelligence officials to discuss the situation on the battlefield, enemy plans to disrupt the Peace Summit, and the provision of necessary weapons and assistance to the army.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 03:54 PM • 17601 views
Syrskyi: in Kharkiv region enemy is bogged down in street battles for Vovchansk, toughest fighting is in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops are completely mired in street battles for Vovchansk, and intense and fierce fighting continues at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, with the enemy trying to break through the Ukrainian defense at any cost.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 12:11 PM • 14486 views
Britain sends Ukraine a military package worth more than €217 million to strengthen air and sea defense

The United Kingdom is sending Ukraine a military aid package worth more than €217 million to strengthen its air and sea defenses, including air defense radars, radar decoys, electronic warfare systems, small boats, and reconnaissance drones.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 09:01 AM • 16619 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces incurred 28 combat engagements in the frontline since the beginning of the day: fighting continues in Krynok area near Klishchiyivka - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 28 combat engagements were registered on the frontline, with fighting continuing, in particular, in the vicinity of Krynok, Kharkiv region, and near Klishchiyivka, Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 08:06 AM • 72756 views
Budanov regularly participates in GUR operations - Yusov

Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, regularly participates in the DIU's operations and is directly involved in events held near the front line, raising the morale of the soldiers.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:53 AM • 104956 views
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated the marines on the holiday

As Ukraine celebrates Marine Corps Day, President Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky congratulated the Marines for their heroism, resilience and unwavering dedication in fierce battles against the Russian occupiers, honoring their sacrifice for Ukraine's freedom and independence.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:45 AM • 36808 views
Pletenchuk: Enemy concentrated main efforts on Kherson direction, no Russian troops in Robotyn

The enemy concentrated its main efforts in the Kherson sector, in particular in Krynky, where nine attacks took place yesterday. It is more or less quiet in Robotyn, and there are no Russians in the town.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:15 AM • 24281 views
Russians run out of Kalibr cruise missile carriers in Crimea - Pletenchuk

The last Russian ship capable of carrying Kalibr cruise missiles in Crimea, the Cyclone, was hit, leaving Russia without such carriers on the occupied peninsula.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:01 AM • 20713 views
Border guards do not record sufficient enemy forces to attack Sumy region - SBGS

Border guards do not currently detect sufficient enemy forces to achieve strategic goals in Sumy region, but do not rule out attempts to sow panic and distract the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 05:37 AM • 16620 views