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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 Center for Countering Disinformation refutes Russian fakes about the absence of defense lines in Kharkiv region

The Center for Countering Disinformation explains that defensive fortifications in the Kharkiv region have been built, but due to the threat of enemy shelling, they are located outside the "gray zone.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 04:12 PM • 19563 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces shoot down Russian Su-25 in Donetsk region - General Staff

Ukrainian military shoots down a Russian Su-25 fighter jet in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 03:41 PM • 21693 views
Defense forces push back occupants and carry out clearing operations on northern outskirts of Vovchansk - General Staff

Ukrainian troops have pushed back Russian forces and are clearing the northern outskirts of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector amid ongoing fighting.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 03:33 PM • 18751 views
Ministry of Defense: Estonia to provide Ukraine with equipment to strengthen cyberspace

Estonia will strengthen Ukraine's cybersecurity by providing equipment as part of an IT coalition.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 02:53 PM • 19670 views
General Staff: enemy made 11 attacks in Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian Defense Forces stopped enemy's advance

Russian troops launched 11 attacks in the Kharkiv sector, partially succeeding in the area of Lukianets, but Ukrainian troops stopped their advance and counterattacked.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:13 PM • 15624 views
Amid the Russian offensive, the commander of the "Kharkiv" group of troops has been replaced

Mykhailo Drapaty, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has replaced Yuriy Galushkin as commander of the Kharkiv operational and tactical group of troops.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 12:49 PM • 23568 views
Air Force warns of missile headed for Vinnytsia region

The Air Force of Ukraine warned of an enemy missile from Mykolaiv region that was heading for Vinnytsia region amid a nationwide air alert due to the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 12:15 PM • 20953 views
Almost 6,000 civilians evacuated: the Center for Civil Liberties denies Russian fake about blocking evacuation from Vovchansk

Russia is spreading disinformation that Ukrainian forces have blocked the evacuation of civilians from Vovchansk, when in fact about 6,000 civilians have already been evacuated from the area.

Society • May 13, 11:17 AM • 21975 views
Using mines and drones: paratroopers show how they stopped a Russian assault group near Novomykhailivka

Ukrainian paratroopers from the 79th Brigade repelled a Russian attack near Novomykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast, destroying Russian armored vehicles and eliminating the surviving enemy forces.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 10:40 AM • 26104 views
Headed an illegal armed group during the seizure of Crimea: Russian State Duma deputy is served with a notice of suspicion

A member of the Russian State Duma, who led an illegal armed group during the seizure of Crimea in 2014, was notified of suspicion of high treason and the creation of an illegal armed group.

Crimes and emergencies • May 13, 10:08 AM • 22330 views
Ministry of Defense: vehicles will be used for military purposes during mobilization and returned to owners within 30 days after demobilization

The Ministry of Defense reported that various vehicles, including agricultural and construction equipment, can be mobilized for military purposes and will be returned to owners within 30 days of demobilization.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 09:10 AM • 22764 views
Enemy has significantly increased the number of attacks in Orikhivsk sector, but there is no success - Pletenchuk

The enemy significantly increased the number of attacks in the Orikhivsk sector, but to no avail.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 07:40 AM • 20341 views
The enemy did not conduct a single assault on Krynky over the past day: Ukrainian Armed Forces give the reason

The enemy did not conduct any attacks in the Krynok area of Kherson region yesterday, possibly due to increased pressure in the Orikhivsk sector, where 19 attacks took place.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 07:34 AM • 52631 views
"He was preparing missile strikes": SBU detains FSB agent in Rivne

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent in Rivne who was preparing coordinates for Russian missile and drone strikes on military targets and critical infrastructure in the region, conducting reconnaissance and tracking the movements of Ukrainian military.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 07:08 AM • 27175 views
russia is suffering losses: 1740 soldiers killed in the last day

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russia lost 1,740 servicemen over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 04:41 AM • 22627 views
Enemy attacks: ballistic missile threat from the south detected

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs of a possible ballistic missile attack from the south.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 02:14 AM • 28914 views
General Staff: Fierce battles continue in the Kharkiv direction, the enemy has tactical success

Active hostilities continue in the Kharkiv sector, with the enemy using assault tactics, while Ukrainian troops repel attacks and inflict losses on the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 10:40 PM • 25430 views
The threat of ballistic missile use from the east has been recorded

The Ukrainian Air Force warns of a possible ballistic missile attack from the east.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 10:05 PM • 22174 views
Air Force warns of ballistic missile threat from east

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs of a possible ballistic missile attack from the east.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 07:50 PM • 22062 views
Fierce fighting continues on the northern border of Kharkiv region: Ukrainian troops hold the line

Shelling continues on the northern border of Kharkiv region, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are engaged in fierce fighting to protect civilians and territory, and nearly 6,000 residents have been evacuated.

Society • May 12, 07:26 PM • 46443 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 112 Russian attacks in nine sectors - General Staff

The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 112 Russian attacks in nine frontline areas, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where 30 attacks were repelled, according to an evening report from the General Staff.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 06:22 PM • 40196 views
An enemy missile is moving towards Poltava region

Ukraine's Air Force reports a missile moving through Sumy region toward Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 06:17 PM • 51172 views
Fierce fighting continues on a large part of the border strip: Zelenskyy on the situation in Kharkiv region

Fierce fighting continues on a large part of the border strip in Kharkiv region as Russian occupiers try to gain a foothold in some occupied villages for further advancement, while Ukrainian troops hold their positions and inflict losses on the enemy, President Zelenskyy's report says.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 04:57 PM • 49557 views
Air Defense Forces shoot down enemy missile over Dnipro region

Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shoot down a Russian missile over the Dnipro region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 04:23 PM • 53083 views
"Gray zone" in Kharkiv region has increased, main task is to stabilize the front line - Syniehubov

The "gray zone" in the Kharkiv region has expanded, with more and more settlements experiencing active hostilities, making stabilization of the front line a major challenge for Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 12:17 PM • 32056 views
DIU's appeal to Russians in the Kharkiv sector: join the side of Ukraine or surrender

Given the enemy's significant losses in the Kharkiv sector, which will only increase, surrendering or defecting to Ukraine is a reasonable alternative for the Russian soldiers there.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 11:14 AM • 30900 views
Yusov on Russia's activation in Kharkiv region: the enemy's actions began according to a known schedule

According to the schedule known to Ukrainian intelligence, Russian military became more active in the Kharkiv region, as expected. The Ukrainian defense forces and intelligence units took the necessary measures.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 10:41 AM • 29136 views
"Extremely dangerous moment": British Foreign Secretary on Russia's success in Kharkiv region

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron called Russia's offensive in the Kharkiv region "an extremely dangerous moment" and "Putin's unjustified, illegal invasion of an independent, sovereign country. "

War in Ukraine • May 12, 10:20 AM • 83813 views
Pletenchuk: No signs of Russian offensive groups forming in the south - Pletenchuk

In the south of Ukraine, there are no signs of Russian offensive groups forming or of any drastic changes in the enemy's position, and the situation in the Black Sea remains stable, with no ships or cruise missiles at sea.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 09:35 AM • 28043 views
Syrskyi: Russian attempts to break through Ukrainian defense stopped, fighting continues in Kharkiv region

Russian attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense have been halted, but fierce fighting continues in the Kharkiv region along the border with Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 09:08 AM • 30816 views