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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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The provision on demobilization was removed at the request of Syrsky and Umerov - document

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky asked to remove the provision on demobilization from the government's law on mobilization, which was agreed upon by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 09:50 PM • 30312 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces deny claims that occupants allegedly entered Robotyne village

The 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denies the allegations that the occupiers have allegedly entered the village of Robotyno and established themselves there. Ukrainian troops continue to repel enemy attacks and maintain control over the village.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 07:50 PM • 98929 views
Ukraine has developed a plan for a new counteroffensive - Zelensky

According to President Zelenskyy, Ukraine has developed a plan for a new counteroffensive, but needs modern weapons from the West, especially the United States, to defeat the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 07:47 PM • 100461 views
russians with air support conduct attacks in Novopavlivka and Bakhmut directions - General Staff

Over the past day, the enemy conducted attacks in the Bakhmut and Novopavlivka directions, trying to break through the Ukrainian defense line with the support of aviation, but Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks and inflicted losses on Russian troops and equipment.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 05:09 PM • 85778 views
A rally in support of Ukrainian prisoners held by the Russian Federation was held in Madrid

A rally was held in Spain to call on the international community to put pressure on Russia to release Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians held captive by the Kremlin.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 01:56 PM • 37104 views
Bulgaria promises to speed up military aid to Ukraine

Bulgaria's newly appointed interim defense minister, Atanas Zapryanov, wants to speed up military aid packages to Ukraine, emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen Kyiv's defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 01:11 PM • 25004 views
Government abolishes outdated regulation in the IT sector, eliminates the register of software producers and distributors

As part of its deregulation efforts, the government stopped maintaining the Register of Software Producers and Distributors and abolished other outdated regulations related to software legalization and combating illegal use.

Economy • April 9, 12:52 PM • 53047 views
Sharia's associate detained for trying to disrupt mobilization in the south

An associate of the banned Sharia Party was detained by the SBU for attempting to disrupt mobilization in southern Ukraine through hostile propaganda.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 11:23 AM • 23272 views
Kyiv exposes fraudsters who embezzled almost UAH 5 million under the guise of a charitable foundation for children

A group of fraudsters acting under the guise of a charitable foundation embezzled almost UAH 5 million, which were allegedly raised to help children, by deceiving citizens through call centers.

Kyiv • April 9, 11:11 AM • 30566 views
Rheinmetall to hand over 20 Marder combat vehicles to Ukraine

Rheinmetall has received an order from the German government to supply 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 10:52 AM • 22378 views
Summer uniforms for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: how much money was saved on procurement of a set for one soldier

Summer uniforms for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the State Defense Department told how much money they saved on a set for one soldier.

Economy • April 9, 10:00 AM • 23477 views
Shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war: several Russian units are being checked for involvement - Prosecutor General's Office

Several Russian units, including the 328th Regiment of the 104th Division of the Russian Armed Forces and the 345th Regiment of the same division, may have been involved in the shooting of unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war near Krynky in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 08:13 AM • 24669 views
SBU detains enemy informant who was preparing new Russian strikes in Kharkiv region

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an enemy informant who was preparing new Russian strikes in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 07:32 AM • 24935 views
No presence of enemy ships in the Black Sea - Humeniuk

No enemy ships have been spotted in the Black Sea, as they are at their base, according to the head of the Joint Coordination Press Center of the Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 07:29 AM • 23938 views
Explosion occurs in Zaporizhzhia

An explosion occurs in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, following warnings of a potential ballistic missile attack from the east.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 05:50 AM • 31068 views
Plus 850 occupants and 23 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 449,250 personnel and 7,110 tanks.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 04:46 AM • 26672 views
Air Defense Forces destroy 20 of 20 Russian attack drones - Air Force

Ukrainian air defense forces successfully shot down all 20 Russian attack drones launched during the night attack on April 9.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 03:44 AM • 31013 views
Air defense is operating in the Lviv region.

Air defense systems have been operating in Lviv region during an air alert due to the threat of drones, the Lviv Regional Military Administration and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 01:03 AM • 108740 views
Explosion occurs in Poltava region

An explosion has occurred in Ukraine's Poltava region, according to local correspondents and a warning from the Ukrainian Air Force about drone activity in the area.

Society • April 8, 10:53 PM • 30440 views
Estonia and Luxembourg announce new financial assistance for IT coalition to support Ukraine - Ministry of Defense

The IT Coalition formed expert subgroups within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, and Estonia and Luxembourg announced new financial contributions to support Ukraine's IT, communications and cybersecurity capabilities.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 02:03 PM • 21823 views
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DOT may refuse services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces: details

The State Logistics Operator may refuse the services of one supplier to the Armed Forces due to unsatisfactory performance of its obligations by redistributing orders to other companies at the specified prices per set.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 12:53 PM • 138679 views
The Air Force reported the launch of enemy UAVs in Sumy region

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, enemy guided aerial bombs were launched in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 12:13 PM • 77074 views
Incident with a summons for a journalist of Slidstvo.info: The Prosecutor General's Office has initiated criminal proceedings

The Prosecutor General's Office opened a criminal case over an attempt to serve a summons to a journalist of Slidstvo. info for his investigation into an official of the Security Service of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • April 8, 11:53 AM • 28791 views
Pavlyuk: the TP system is not perfect, but "no one will be able to sit out"

The Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Pavliuk, admitted that the system of training is not perfect, but work is underway to improve it. He called on Ukrainians to join the armed forces to confront Russia, as no one will be able to "sit out".

Society • April 8, 11:06 AM • 24804 views
Air Force warns of missile in Kharkiv region

A Russian missile attack triggers an air alert in Ukraine's Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 08:38 AM • 20781 views
"Guided Russian bombs to Sumy region": SBU announces detention of ex-regional FSB agent

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent who was trying to establish the exact coordinates of a military facility of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in order to adjust an enemy air strike on it in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:13 AM • 28768 views
Plus 890 occupants and 13 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 448,400 personnel and 7,087 tanks.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 04:46 AM • 29760 views
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 17 of 24 attack drones and an X-59 missile overnight

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 17 of 24 Russian attack drones and an X-59 missile overnight.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 04:25 AM • 35827 views
On RosTV, the suspects in the Crocus terrorist attack told how they were "going to Kyiv for a million rubles"

Russian state-run TV channel RosTV aired new "interrogations" of the suspects in the attack on the Crocus City Mall, where they claimed that after the massacre they planned to travel to Kyiv for a million rubles each.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 02:15 AM • 34655 views
ISW: Russia accelerates offensive operations along the entire front line

Russia accelerates offensive operations along the entire front in Ukraine despite mounting casualties, forcing Ukraine to cede the initiative on the battlefield due to delays in military aid.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 12:16 AM • 27041 views