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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 Force warns of ballistic missile threat in several areas

Ukraine's Air Force informs of possible ballistic missile strikes on Dnipropetrovs'k, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 12:22 AM • 38437 views
Enemy attack drone targets Nikopol

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the attack of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the direction of the city of Nikopol.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:26 PM • 28961 views
russian drones move from Kherson to Dnipro region

The Ukrainian Air Force informs that russian drones are moving from Kherson region to Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:05 PM • 25931 views
russian tactical aviation has become more active in Poltava, Sumy and Kharkiv regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the activity of enemy tactical aviation in Poltava, Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 08:21 PM • 25616 views
Catering services for cadets of two military institutes will cost UAH 45 million - the State Defense Ministry has signed contracts for the second quarter

The state logistics operator has signed contracts worth UAH 45. 2 million for catering services for cadets of military institutes of the National Aviation University and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv for the second quarter of 2024, with savings of 24% and 23% compared to pre-war prices.

Economy • April 4, 02:55 PM • 30347 views
Preparing missile strikes on airfields in Kirovohrad region: FSB agent gets 15 years in prison

A resident of Kropyvnytskyi was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to provide the Russian Federal Security Service with information that would allow for missile strikes on airfields in Kirovohrad region.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 02:22 PM • 33223 views
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Companies importing weapons for the Ministry of Defense receive 3% of the contract value as remuneration: what they spend it on

Ukrainian arms and ammunition companies receive a 3% commission for importing weapons to Ukraine during the war, which allows them to break even and continue their operations.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 01:49 PM • 122312 views
Southern defense forces eliminated 111 occupants and destroyed 40 pieces of weapons and military equipment over the course of a day

Over the last day in the Orikhiv and Kherson sectors, the Joint Forces eliminated 111 occupants and destroyed 40 pieces of weapons and military equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems and drones.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 01:42 PM • 42084 views
Prime Minister Shmyhal met with Latvian parliamentarians: what is known

Prime Minister Shmyhal discussed with Latvian lawmakers their comprehensive support for Ukraine and thanked them for their military and financial assistance.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 12:43 PM • 20994 views
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Oleh Zhdanov: Changes in the organization of food in the Ukrainian army should be assessed by the servicemen themselves

Changes in the organization of food in the Ukrainian army should be assessed by the servicemen themselves, says expert Oleh Zhdanov.

Economy • April 4, 11:38 AM • 93931 views
In the south of Ukraine, HIMARS special forces eliminated a group of Russians who were building a line of defense

Ukrainian Special Forces detected and eliminated a group of 14 Russian occupants who were building fortifications in the southern direction using HIMARS.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 11:19 AM • 20322 views
Enemy UAV shot down in Dnipropetrovs'k region

An enemy drone was shot down by air defense forces in Dniprovskyi district of Dnipropetrovska oblast.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 10:40 AM • 21181 views
Ukraine and Latvia want to launch joint production of artillery shells and drones - Shmyhal

Ukraine and Latvia discussed the launch of joint production of 155-mm shells and drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and Latvia will provide treatment and rehabilitation for wounded Ukrainian soldiers.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:35 AM • 22298 views
Offering fake jobs in Sweden: fraudsters cheated 40 people out of 600 thousand hryvnias

An organized criminal group defrauded 40 people of UAH 600,000 by promising them fictitious jobs in Sweden.

Society • April 4, 09:30 AM • 23730 views
russians use Kinburn Spit for artillery shelling of Ukraine and launching kamikaze drones - Humeniuk

russian troops are using the Kinburn Spit to launch artillery strikes on Ukrainian territory, control the waters of the Dnipro-Bug Estuary, and obstruct shipping in Mykolaiv ports, terrorizing the area.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:29 AM • 22506 views
Prime Minister: Latvia wants to continue to support Ukraine, next package of military aid to be provided this month

Latvia is keen to continue supporting Ukraine, so it is already preparing the next military aid package, which includes logistical items, ammunition and weapons.

Politics • April 4, 08:32 AM • 18630 views
SBU exposes FSB agent in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who adjusted Russian strikes in Donetsk region

The Security Service of Ukraine exposed a Russian agent, a contractor of one of the combat brigades in Donetsk region, who, through his father in Russia, passed coordinates of firing positions and military fortifications to the Russian Federal Security Service, which allowed for targeted air strikes on Ukrainian troops.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 08:21 AM • 24490 views
The Prime Minister of Latvia: "If we want to live in a peaceful Europe, a peaceful Latvia, Russia must lose this war"

The Latvian Prime Minister emphasized that Russia must lose the war against Ukraine for Europe and Latvia to live in peace. It is the duty of the world to help Ukraine win this war for values, freedom, democracy and Ukraine's right to preserve its statehood and identity.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 08:20 AM • 21966 views
The enemy is studying the location of Ukrainian air defense, powerful massive air attacks are not excluded - Yevlash

The enemy is studying the location of Ukrainian air defense and accumulating resources for potential powerful massive air attacks. The defense forces are ready to repel such Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 07:30 AM • 19933 views
Humeniuk on the Onyx at Cape Tarkhankut: "We do not officially confirm this information"

The Ukrainian military cannot confirm reports that Russian troops have deployed Oniks launchers on Cape Tarkhankut in occupied Crimea, but acknowledged that Russia has several such systems on the peninsula, which it periodically redeploys for ballistic and supersonic missile attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 07:03 AM • 31248 views
Ukrainian Air Force confirms shooting down 11 of 20 enemy "shaheeds" at night

Defense forces shot down 11 of the 20 Russian Shahid drones that attacked Kharkiv region overnight.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 06:36 AM • 32030 views
Currency exchange rate for April 4: the dollar fell by 13 kopecks

The National Bank of Ukraine has strengthened the official hryvnia exchange rate against the US dollar by 13 kopecks to 39. 1953 UAH/USD.

Economy • April 4, 06:26 AM • 20173 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 15 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

The aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out 15 strikes against Russian troops, including 14 strikes against the concentrations of personnel, weapons and military equipment, as well as 1 strike against a Russian anti-aircraft missile system.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 04:26 AM • 105012 views
Yevhen Nyshchuk becomes the new director and artistic director of the Ivan Franko Theater

Yevhen Nyshchuk, former Minister of Culture, is appointed as the new artistic director and general director of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater in Ukraine.

Culture • April 3, 09:08 PM • 112981 views
Military equipment redeployment spotted in occupied Crimea

In Crimea, military equipment and warehouses storing supplies for Russian troops were spotted. Their coordinates were passed to the Ukrainian military for possible strikes.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 07:14 PM • 93122 views
General Staff: Russians tried to break through defense in Novopavlivka sector with air support

Over the past day, 54 combat engagements took place on the frontline, with the enemy conducting the most attacks in the Novopavlivka, Avdiivka and Bakhmut sectors, launching 5 missile and 50 air strikes, and using multiple rocket launchers 37 times.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 04:41 PM • 29521 views
First conscripts from border guard detachment demobilized in Zakarpattia

25 conscripts of the Chop border guard detachment were discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 11 of them were recognized for their heroism, resilience and steadfastness during the fighting in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, and were awarded various medals and orders.

Society • April 3, 02:59 PM • 34284 views
This year about 2,300 families took out state mortgages, one third of them at 7%

Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainians have taken out almost 2,300 loans for apartments and 50 loans for private houses totaling almost UAH 4 billion under the "eOselya" program.

Society • April 3, 02:24 PM • 105643 views
Half a million is not needed: Zelensky on mobilization

Ukraine does not need to mobilize half a million people, but the exact number needed will not be announced publicly as russia prepares to mobilize 300,000 additional soldiers on June 1, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 12:56 PM • 77733 views
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Political scientist: Legislative changes are needed to remove unfair competition from procurement for the Armed Forces

Political analyst Viktor Bobyrenko suggests amending the legislation to prevent unfair competition and pressure on new suppliers from firms that previously supplied food to the Ukrainian army but refused to participate in tenders for State operator of the rear.

Politics • April 3, 12:20 PM • 133867 views