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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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Air defense forces shoot down Russian drone in Dnipropetrovs'k region

Ukrainian troops shoot down a Russian reconnaissance drone in Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 11:05 AM • 27927 views
Large-scale air alert announced in Ukraine due to MiG-31K takeoff

An air alert has been issued across Ukraine due to the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet capable of carrying hypersonic missiles.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 07:02 AM • 27949 views
The enemy is attacking: launches of guided aerial bombs in Kharkiv region are detected

Enemy guided aerial bombs were launched in Kharkiv region, the Ukrainian Air Force reports.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 11:58 PM • 30918 views
Defense Ministry confirms strike on Russian Space Surveillance and Communications Center in occupied Crimea

The Ukrainian military has confirmed the destruction of Russia's critical Space Surveillance and Communications Center in occupied Crimea, which is vital to Russia's satellite communications and navigation systems.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 05:28 PM • 32897 views
Kuleba discusses security agreement and military support for Ukraine with Polish Foreign Minister

Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski to discuss support for Ukraine, including a security agreement between Kyiv and Warsaw, the start of EU accession talks, unblocking EU military aid, and providing additional air defense equipment.

Politics • June 28, 03:19 PM • 40786 views
Voloshyn: There is no shell hunger in the Defense Forces

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian artillery fired more than 3,000 rounds, using both Soviet and modern Western weapons, indicating no shortage of shells.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 12:53 PM • 17698 views
"Russian practice is unchanged": Voloshin explains why the occupiers destroy Chasiv Yar with "Solntsepyoks"

The Russian occupation forces are using heavy flamethrower systems such as "Solntsepek" in the town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, due to the lack of success in their attempts to storm the town and trying to destroy it like others.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 12:37 PM • 22532 views
Wheat field burns in Odesa region due to russian missile strike

russian troops fired a ballistic missile with a cluster munition at Odesa region, causing a fire in a wheat field.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 11:32 AM • 29517 views
The number of combat engagements in the frontline increased to 81. The situation is the most intense in the Pokrovske and Siverske sectors

There were 81 combat engagements in the frontline, most intense in the Pokrovske and Siverske sectors, where Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 11:05 AM • 29045 views
Ministry of Defense: one third of the rifles approved for use in the Armed Forces are Ukrainian-made

About 20 samples of sniper and anti-tank rifles, one third of which are Ukrainian-made, have been approved for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 09:53 AM • 32271 views
Ukraine has "mined" more than 30 Russian military aircraft in six months

In the first half of 2024, Ukraine shot down more than 30 Russian military aircraft, including 9 Su-25, 1 Su-57, 2 MiG-31, about 13 Su-34, 1 Su-35, 1 Su-35S, 2 A-50, 1 Il-22M11, and 1 Tu-22M3.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 09:29 AM • 31268 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces shoot down 6 enemy UAVs in the south and east over the last day

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 6 enemy drones, including 2 Lancets, Zala, Orlan-10, SuperKam and one unidentified drone in the south and east of the country on the night of June 27.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 08:41 AM • 32656 views
Preparing a breakthrough of the occupiers in Donetsk region: Russian special forces agent detained

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian agent who was spying on the locations and artillery positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donetsk region to prepare for Russian offensives and break through the Ukrainian defense.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 07:30 AM • 30470 views
Air defense works against enemy UAVs in Dnipropetrovs'k region

Air defense systems are destroying enemy drones in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovs'k region, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 01:38 AM • 26897 views
General Staff: 119 combat engagements took place in the frontline. Toretsk, Pokrovske and Kurakhove areas remained the hottest spots

According to the General Staff, Toretsk, Pokrovsk and Kurakhivka remained the hottest areas throughout the day.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 07:54 PM • 64859 views
There have been more than 100 combat engagements at the front, Russians are actively advancing in two directions - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day on June 27, 104 combat engagements were registered in the frontline, the most intense was in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk sectors, which accounted for almost half of all attacks by the occupants.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 04:45 PM • 34881 views
Air defense works on Russian drone in Dnipropetrovs'k region

In Dnipropetrovs'k region, air defense forces are targeting a Russian reconnaissance drone, and explosions may be heard in the region.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 04:20 PM • 24837 views
Ukrainian drones hit about 800 units of Russian equipment in two weeks

According to Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukrainian drones hit 778 pieces of Russian equipment in two weeks, reducing Russia's combat potential.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 01:27 PM • 18282 views
Seven bloggers detained in Odesa for trying to disrupt mobilization and "leaking" locations of the military training center to the enemy

SBU detains seven bloggers in Odesa who tried to disrupt mobilization and "leaked" locations of the TCC to FSB Telegram channels.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 10:39 AM • 28519 views
Russian army strikes Mykolaiv region with ballistic missiles in the morning: debris falls on the highway, there are victims

In the morning, the Russian army struck Mykolaiv region with a ballistic missile, causing debris to fall on the highway and injure a truck driver. There was also an accident in which another driver was injured.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 10:29 AM • 28397 views
The Defense Forces hit 15 areas of personnel concentration, three control points and one air defense system during the day

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces attacked 15 areas of enemy manpower concentration, three control points, one air defense system and two ammunition depots, while 148 military clashes occurred at the front.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 08:57 AM • 36457 views
The Air Force shot down 5 of 6 missiles and 23 drones at night

The Air Force shot down 5 of 6 missiles and 23 unmanned aerial vehicles during a massive Russian attack on Ukraine on the night of June 27.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 04:49 AM • 22769 views
Another plus of 1,260 invaders and 9 combat vehicles: the General Staff Updated data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 539,320 personnel and 8,042 tanks.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 04:40 AM • 21313 views
Defense forces hit two Russian control points - General Staff

Ukrainian troops hit 15 locations of enemy manpower and equipment, 2 command posts, an air defense facility and an ammunition depot.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 07:31 PM • 45077 views
Syrskyi meets with brigades holding defense in Donetsk sector

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited Donetsk region, met with soldiers of several brigades holding defense in one of the hottest spots of the frontline, presented awards and thanked Ukrainian defenders for their courage and selflessness in the fight for freedom and independence of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 05:50 PM • 65542 views
The Reserve + app already displays the current booking status: how to update the document

The "Reserve+" app now displays the booking status for 340,000 citizens. the Ministry of Defense explained how to update the document and do it if the reservation did not appear in reserve+.

Society • June 26, 01:15 PM • 21562 views
The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsky and Limansky directions - General Staff

Russian troops are most active today in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 11:05 AM • 21614 views
In Volhynia, a person liable for military service attacked an employee of the shopping center: he faces up to 5 years in prison

In Volhynia, a person liable for military service attacked an employee of the territorial Center for conscription and social support, causing injuries, he faces up to 5 years in prison for attacking an official in the line of Duty.

Society • June 26, 11:02 AM • 17349 views
Today trial chooses a measure of restraint for Tishchenko's security guard: against the background of his threats to harm himself, the trial was postponed - media

The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv today chooses a measure of restraint for the security guard of MP Mykola Tishchenko, writes "Investigation. Info", indicating that" during the meeting, the MP's security guard shouted at the judge and threatened to open his wrists, " because of this, the trial was postponed.

Crimes and emergencies • June 26, 10:59 AM • 13836 views
Yusov commented on the possible offensive of the invaders on Borovaya in Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian Defense Forces violated the original plans of the Russian army for the village of Borovaya in the Kharkiv region, but Russia has not abandoned its idea of destabilizing the situation on the northern borders of Ukraine and will continue to try to do so.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 10:35 AM • 21895 views