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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 alert announced in Kyiv and regions due to possible missile strikes

An air alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions due to possible missile strikes by Russian Tu-95MS aircraft in the north, south, and east of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 01:20 AM • 39081 views
DeepState: Ukrainian troops regain positions near Staromayorsk, but enemy advances near Uman

According to reports, the Defense Forces regained positions near Staromayorske, but the occupiers advanced closer to Umanske.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 12:33 AM • 46346 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces announce an update: Movement of russian UAVs over several regions of Ukraine

Hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were spotted flying in different directions over several regions of Ukraine, including Poltava, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, and Vinnytsia.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 12:18 AM • 34737 views
The enemy is attacking: increased UAV activity in different regions of Ukraine

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were actively moving in various regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, with reports of different directions of movement.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 10:44 PM • 36864 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces detect UAV flying northwest in Poltava region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a drone flying northwest in the east of Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 09:50 PM • 33556 views
Air Force warns of ballistic missile threat in Sumy region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the potential threat of ballistic missiles in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 09:32 PM • 33456 views
russian attack drones headed to Mykolaiv region from the Black Sea

The Ukrainian Air Force informs of new groups of attack drones moving from the Black Sea toward Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 09:06 PM • 29882 views
Air Force warns of threat of drone attack in Dnipropetrovs'k region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about possible drone attacks in Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 08:20 PM • 26384 views
Agronomist to be tried for cooperation with russian occupants in mining fields in Kupyansk

A 57-year-old agronomist who collaborated with the russian occupiers is on trial in Kharkiv region. The 57-year-old man is accused of aiding the aggressor state under Part 1 of Article 111-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 08:07 PM • 26374 views
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Sevotech co-owner Khoroshayev asks Zelensky and Umerov to pick up shells for the Defense Ministry in Slovakia (video message)

The co-owner of the Slovak company Sevotech appealed to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to help bring mortar rounds that were purchased under a contract with Lviv Arsenal for the Ministry of Defense and are now in Slovakia.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 06:30 PM • 207826 views
General Staff: Russians attacked 72 times on Friday, most of them in Avdiivka and Kherson sectors

Over the past day, 72 combat engagements took place on the Ukrainian frontline, with Russian proxies firing in six sectors, most actively in the Avdiivka, Bakhmut, Novopavlivka and Kherson sectors.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 05:23 PM • 35272 views
Soldiers of "Kholodnyi Yar" brigade destroy 2 enemy UAVs "Orlan-10" with "Strela-10" SAM in the east - Pavliuk

Soldiers of the 93rd separate mechanized brigade "Kholodny Yar" destroyed at least 2 enemy Orlan-10 drones using Strela-10 anti-aircraft missile systems in the east.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 04:28 PM • 31484 views
South Korea to provide Ukraine with $12 million for military rehabilitation

South Korea will allocate $12 million for the rehabilitation of the Ukrainian military through the NATO Trust Fund and a $2. 3 billion aid package to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 03:59 PM • 31545 views
"Lviv Arsenal had a license to import weapons from the State Special Export Agency: why it matters

The Lviv Arsenal company, which is involved in a criminal case for failing to deliver 100,000 mortar shells to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, had a license from the State Export Control Service to import weapons, which requires strict checks and approvals from various agencies.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 03:36 PM • 30222 views
Stoltenberg: F-16 aircraft will not be a "silver bullet" for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the war with Russia, but will enhance Ukraine's ability to repel attacks

Stoltenberg said that F-16 fighters will not be a "silver bullet" for Ukraine in the war against Russia, but they will strengthen Ukraine's ability to repel Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 01:50 PM • 26076 views
The Ministry of Defense announced the timing of integration of drones into Delta for planning the work of operators

The Delta Situational Awareness System will combine various drones and tools to allow the Ukrainian military to track the location of drones, reduce enemy fire, and increase operational efficiency.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 01:50 PM • 23392 views
Air alert across Ukraine. Air Force warns of takeoff of enemy MiG-31K

An air alert has been issued throughout Ukraine due to a missile threat from a Russian MiG-31K aircraft.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 01:36 PM • 28304 views
The Ministry of Defense announced smart mobilization

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has announced a "smart mobilization" that allows citizens to apply for specific military specialties, such as drone operator or artilleryman, in two clicks, facilitating targeted recruitment and using civilian expertise to strengthen the capabilities of the armed forces.

Politics • April 5, 01:20 PM • 21096 views
Over the month, the Defense Forces recorded 371 cases of enemy use of chemical munitions

Over the past month, the Defense Forces recorded 371 cases of enemy use of ammunition containing hazardous chemicals, which is 90 cases more than in the previous period.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 01:09 PM • 20393 views
Citizens over 25 years of age to be called out by TCCs to clarify data and undergo medical examination - General Staff

According to the new law, the MCCs will summon citizens who are registered for military service and have reached the age of 25 to clarify their credentials and undergo a medical examination.

Society • April 5, 11:43 AM • 25198 views
It will allow purchasing more than 1000 drones: Ivan Fedorov announces personnel dismissals in Zaporizhzhia Regional Council, whose powers are performed by RMA

Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, has announced a personnel purge in the Zaporizhzhia Regional Council to save up to UAH 18 million annually, which will allow the purchase of more than 1,000 drones for defense.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 11:28 AM • 39239 views
If Russia starts buying Iranian ballistic missiles, the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces told how ready they are to counter them

Ukraine has air defense systems capable of shooting down Iranian Fateh-110 and Zolfagar ballistic missiles with a range of 300 and 600 km, respectively, but needs more of them to counter a large number of missiles.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 11:24 AM • 30334 views
russian guard officer who tortured civilians in freezers at Gostomel airport to be tried

A tosgvardia officer who tortured about 100 civilians and prisoners of war by keeping them in freezers at the Gostomel airport during the occupation in March 2022 will be tried for violating the laws and customs of war.

Crimes and emergencies • April 5, 10:36 AM • 27137 views
Attack on Morozovsk airfield: sources report a special operation of the SBU with the military and the Defense Forces, at least 6 planes destroyed

At least 6 Russian military aircraft were destroyed during a special operation at the Morozovsk airfield in Russia, a source reports.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 08:20 AM • 27401 views
SBU: Two citizens from South Caucasus were preparing missile attack on the headquarters of the Defense Forces in Odesa region on the instructions of Russia

In Odesa region, two citizens from the South Caucasus were detained who, on the instructions of the Russian Federal Security Service, were reconnoitering the locations of Ukrainian troops to prepare a missile strike by the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 07:18 AM • 26843 views
Occupants suffer significant losses: 860 soldiers killed in 24 hours

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russians lost 860 servicemen over the past day.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 04:46 AM • 35121 views
Over the day, russia launched 4 missile strikes, 80 air attacks, and 108 salvo attacks

The russian federation launched 4 missile and 80 air strikes, and fired 108 times from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities during 65 combat engagements over the day.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 04:22 AM • 36264 views
The threat of ballistic missiles has been recorded in several regions of Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of a potential ballistic missile threat in the regions where an alert has been declared.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 02:18 AM • 122294 views
Air Force spots UAV heading north in Odesa region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that a drone flying in a northerly direction was spotted in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 12:53 AM • 108028 views
russian drones launched from the Black Sea in the direction of Odesa region

The Ukrainian Air Force informs about a group of attack drones from the Black Sea heading to Odesa region (Zatoka).

War in Ukraine • April 5, 12:32 AM • 39664 views