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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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Plus 1250 occupants and 8 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 524,060 personnel and 7,936 tanks.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 04:48 AM • 29535 views
Plus 980 occupants and 17 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 522,810 personnel and 7,928 tanks.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 04:43 AM • 39681 views
General Staff: enemy S-300 and two S-400 divisions in Crimea were struck, two radars destroyed

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that at night a group missile strike was launched against one enemy S-300 and two S-400 divisions in the temporarily occupied Crimea, destroying two S-300 and S-400 radars, and information about the third radar is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 10:44 AM • 29873 views
The terrorist country lost 980 servicemen per day

Over the past 24 hours, russia lost 980 servicemen, bringing its total combat losses since the start of the invasion on February 24, 2022 to 521,830, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 03:55 AM • 33944 views
Several groups of enemy strike UAVs from Zaporizhzhia are heading to Dnipro region, heading for Dnipro, Pavlohrad

Ukraine's Air Force warns of possible use of attack drones in Dnipropetrovska. Several groups of enemy attack UAVs from Zaporizhzhia to Dnipropetrovs'k region, heading for Dnipro and Pavlohrad.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 08:41 PM • 38918 views
The newest type of troops of the Forces of Unmanned Systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was presented in Kyiv

A new branch of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Unmanned Systems Forces, was presented in Kyiv. The symbol of the new type of troops is a swallow created by a neural network. According to the command, the swallow is one of the most revered symbols in Ukrainian culture, signifying the news of victory.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 03:23 PM • 33949 views
The court extended the arrest of ex-president of Motor Sich Boguslaev until July 19

The Kyiv court of Appeal has extended the term of detention of Vyacheslav Boguslaev, the former president of Motor Sichi, without the right to pay bail until July 19.

Politics • June 11, 11:30 AM • 15490 views
Explosions were heard in Dnipro. Before that, the Air Forces warned about the missile threat

Explosions were heard in Dnipro, Ukraine, after the Armed Forces warned of approaching missiles.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 11:29 AM • 16460 views
SBU conducts counterintelligence operations in Kyiv's government quarter and adjacent territories: document checks are possible

The SBU is conducting counterintelligence activities in the Government quarter of Kiev and surrounding areas in order to strengthen security and check the protection of state facilities in the context of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.

Society • June 11, 05:44 AM • 74477 views
81 clashes occurred at the front: the hottest situation remains in the Pokrovsky direction-General Staff

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous attacks by russian invaders on several fronts, during which 81 military clashes were recorded.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 09:55 PM • 33030 views
Sirsky discussed the situation on the battlefield and the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the chairman of the NATO Military Committee

Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky discussed the situation on the battlefield and the need for troops with the chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 06:05 PM • 56837 views
One of the best photographers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Arsen Fedosenko was killed at the front

One of the best photographers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Arsen Fedosenko tragically died at the front while performing a mission.

Society • June 10, 04:53 PM • 22198 views
Contracts for more than 17 billion hryvnias: in DOT told WHO and for how much will feed the Ukrainian military from the first of July

The state-owned rear operator has signed contracts worth more than UAH 17 billion with seven companies for the supply of food products to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the second half of 2024 at an average price of UAH 109. 22 per set.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 02:36 PM • 28614 views
Why does the owner of Olsides keep a" hand-held volunteer "around him?

After viewing the FB page of Vyacheslav Petrishche, you can see a lot of posts by a certain Sergey Krivenko. The latter actively reports on assistance, including to the military, and thanks Petrishche for his support in this area. But if you start to understand - it turns out not everything is so clear.

Society • June 10, 02:14 PM • 238322 views
85 prisoners from the Rivne region have already joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

85 former convicts from the Rivne region have passed the necessary procedures and will defend the territorial integrity of Ukraine as part of the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 11:44 AM • 22234 views
"There is, of course, hysteria" - Yusov on the reaction of Russians to the permission to hit the Russian Federation with Western weapons

Russian propagandists, military personnel and civilians are hysterical because of permission to hit the Russian Federation with Western weapons, says a representative of the Gur.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 11:39 AM • 21442 views
General Staff: in Chernihiv and Sumy directions without active offensive actions of enemy, it is tense in Kupyansky and somewhat tense in Kurakhovsky directions

Since the beginning of the day, 38 military clashes have taken place at the front, while the situation in the Kupyansky and Kurakhovsky directions remained tense.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 08:52 AM • 28979 views
In the Sumy direction, there is a decrease in the activity of Russian shelling

In the Sumy direction, there is a decrease in the activity of Russian attacks and attempts by sabotage and reconnaissance groups compared to the spring, although the enemy continues daily shelling of Ukrainian territory using various types of weapons.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 08:13 AM • 25986 views
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Destruction of roads by heavy transport of agricultural companies negatively affects logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - expert

The destruction of roads by heavy transport of agricultural companies negatively affects the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the expert believes.

Economy • June 10, 06:54 AM • 105710 views
Zelensky listened to Sirsky's report and is waiting for Budanov's report: "we are preparing our new steps"

Zelensky has listened to Commander-in-chief Sirsky's report on the situation at the front, in particular in the Pokrovsky direction, and is awaiting Budanov's report to prepare new steps to protect Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 05:58 PM • 45228 views
Ukraine is working on the conversion and creation of its own corrected aerial bombs

Ukraine is working on re-equipping and creating its own corrected aerial bombs based on conventional free-falling ones, and it is expected that the first tests will begin in a few weeks.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 02:38 PM • 39769 views
Two attacks of invaders in Volchansk and Liptsev districts repelled – General Staff

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, two attacks by Russian invaders were repelled in the areas of Volchansk and Liptsev in the Kharkiv direction.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 09:40 AM • 23882 views
Now there are more than 67 thousand women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine – Ministry of Defense

According to Deputy Defense Minister Natalia Kalmykova, currently there are more than 67,000 women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, of which 19,000 are employees, and all the rest are military personnel.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 06:41 AM • 23331 views
Russians build fortifications in Crimea – Atesh

The Russian military is building fortifications along the Black Sea coast in the temporarily occupied Crimea, probably creating a line of defense, as they fear a possible landing of Ukrainian troops on the peninsula.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 01:55 AM • 30032 views
ATVs, hexacycles and buggies: more than 110 samples of vehicles allowed for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

According to the Ministry of Defense, the range of vehicle categories is quite extensive and includes armored vehicles, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles and special vehicles. The APU fleet now has equipment manufactured in more than 20 countries, including the United States, Germany, Sweden, Great Britain, Italy and others.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 03:06 PM • 30131 views
General staff: today there are already 34 battles, a dozen-in the Pokrovsky direction, on Kupyansky-tense, the enemy is attacking near Volchansk

Since the beginning of this day, 34 clashes have already occurred at the front, and 10 have already occurred in the Pokrovsky direction, three attacks of invaders in the Volchansk area continue in Kharkiv, and the situation is tense in the Kupyansky direction.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 10:05 AM • 21178 views
The White House told about the results of Biden's talks with Macron and Zelensky

Biden met with Macron and Zelensky to discuss support for Ukraine, with Macron calling for more active participation, while Biden ruled out sending troops but promised to continue military assistance.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 02:45 AM • 52461 views
The hottest situation remains in the Pokrovsky direction - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The most tense situation remains in the Pokrovsky direction, where intense fighting continues, as the Russian occupiers try to break through the Ukrainian defenses in the area of Novoaleksandrovka, Yevgenyevka and Sokol, but the Ukrainian security forces are taking measures to stabilize the situation and prevent the enemy from advancing.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 11:16 PM • 27494 views
The Cabinet of ministers allowed to book up to 100% of energy and defense workers

The Cabinet of ministers allowed enterprises of the military-industrial complex and energy to reduce up to 100% of their employees to ensure efficient production of weapons and restore the power grid complex to strengthen Ukraine's defense capability and provide people with heat and electricity.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 07:20 PM • 22064 views
The Ministry of Culture launched a "fake calculator" for Ukrainians: how the program works

Ukraine is launching an innovative tool "fake calculator", which will help citizens distinguish real news from fake news as part of efforts to combat disinformation and improve media literacy.

Society • June 7, 07:15 PM • 27741 views