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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 1150 occupants and 9 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 502,340 personnel and 7,671 tanks.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 04:34 AM • 57774 views
Intensity of combat actions is quite high in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

The intensity of hostilities in the Pokrovsk sector remains quite high: the enemy attacked Ukrainian troops' positions 14 times, 6 of them were repelled, and 8 combat engagements continue in several areas of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 09:16 AM • 24801 views
Russian Federation continues to try to advance from the area of Lukianets village - fighting continues

Russian troops continue to try to break through from the area of Lukianets village in the Kharkiv sector, but Ukrainian defense forces repelled the threat of a breakthrough and provided a strong defense, the fighting continues.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 08:47 AM • 49290 views
Plus 1110 occupants and 12 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 501,190 personnel and 7662 tanks.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 04:45 AM • 50837 views
Guerrillas spotted deployment of air defense systems to airfield in Dzhankoi

Russian troops have moved the BUK anti-aircraft missile system to the airfield in occupied Dzhankoy due to the low effectiveness of their air defense against modern Ukrainian missiles, the ATES guerrilla movement reports.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 05:27 PM • 31295 views
General Staff: 21 combat engagements so far, one continues near Vovchansk, situation is tense in the Kupyansk sector

Twenty-one combat engagements took place in the frontline today, with another combat engagement in the Kharkiv sector near Vovchansk and another in the Kupyansk sector. In the Siversky sector, Ukrainian troops succeeded in some areas.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 08:42 AM • 26103 views
Situation at the front and the strengthening of air defense: Syrskyi and Umerov talk to US generals

Oleksandr Syrsky and Rustem Umerov discussed with the American generals the situation at the front, the supply of equipment, weapons, ammunition, logistics and strengthening of Ukraine's air defense.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 07:17 AM • 21294 views
russia lost 1240 personnel over the day

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russia lost 1,240 servicemen over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 04:39 AM • 22724 views
Air Force warns of missile threat in Sumy and Poltava regions

The Air Force informs of a missile threat in Sumy and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 12:19 AM • 94243 views
The goal of the Armed Forces is to widely implement artificial intelligence

The Armed Forces of Ukraine aim to widely deploy artificial intelligence, including UAVs, robotic systems, and electronic warfare, to achieve technological dominance on the battlefield and compensate for the enemy's numerical superiority.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 03:03 PM • 16955 views
No “limitedly fit”: The Ministry of Health explained the new rules of mobilization

The Ministry of Health explained that the diagnosis of “limitedly fit” used in peacetime was abolished, and now there are only “fit” and “unfit” categories for military service during martial law.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 09:23 AM • 21290 views
Makiivka, Luhansk region, is under constant Russian fire, people are offered to evacuate - RMA

Makiivka, Luhansk region, was hit by unguided missiles, and people are being asked to leave.

Society • May 24, 07:53 AM • 18120 views
russia lost 1240 servicemen in 24 hours

According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russia lost 1,240 personnel and various military equipment over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 04:29 AM • 21712 views
Air force warns of ballistic missile threat to northeastern and eastern regions from belgorod

The Ukrainian Air Force informs of possible ballistic missile attacks on the northeastern and eastern regions from belgorod.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 03:56 AM • 22413 views
Artyukh told whether there is currently a threat to Sumy region

The Russians have not yet created any groups or amassed enough forces to conduct offensive actions in Sumy region, but the situation is being monitored for appropriate military and civilian response in case of redeployment and concentration of forces in the region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 04:49 PM • 14023 views
The situation on the battlefield, army supplies and Russia's plans to disrupt the Peace Summit: Zelensky holds a meeting of the Stavka

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with senior military and intelligence officials to discuss the situation on the battlefield, enemy plans to disrupt the Peace Summit, and the provision of necessary weapons and assistance to the army.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 03:54 PM • 17616 views
Syrskyi: in Kharkiv region enemy is bogged down in street battles for Vovchansk, toughest fighting is in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops are completely mired in street battles for Vovchansk, and intense and fierce fighting continues at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, with the enemy trying to break through the Ukrainian defense at any cost.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 12:11 PM • 14494 views
Britain sends Ukraine a military package worth more than €217 million to strengthen air and sea defense

The United Kingdom is sending Ukraine a military aid package worth more than €217 million to strengthen its air and sea defenses, including air defense radars, radar decoys, electronic warfare systems, small boats, and reconnaissance drones.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 09:01 AM • 16635 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces incurred 28 combat engagements in the frontline since the beginning of the day: fighting continues in Krynok area near Klishchiyivka - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 28 combat engagements were registered on the frontline, with fighting continuing, in particular, in the vicinity of Krynok, Kharkiv region, and near Klishchiyivka, Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 08:06 AM • 72764 views
Budanov regularly participates in GUR operations - Yusov

Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, regularly participates in the DIU's operations and is directly involved in events held near the front line, raising the morale of the soldiers.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:53 AM • 104971 views
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated the marines on the holiday

As Ukraine celebrates Marine Corps Day, President Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky congratulated the Marines for their heroism, resilience and unwavering dedication in fierce battles against the Russian occupiers, honoring their sacrifice for Ukraine's freedom and independence.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:45 AM • 36818 views
Pletenchuk: Enemy concentrated main efforts on Kherson direction, no Russian troops in Robotyn

The enemy concentrated its main efforts in the Kherson sector, in particular in Krynky, where nine attacks took place yesterday. It is more or less quiet in Robotyn, and there are no Russians in the town.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:15 AM • 24291 views
Russians run out of Kalibr cruise missile carriers in Crimea - Pletenchuk

The last Russian ship capable of carrying Kalibr cruise missiles in Crimea, the Cyclone, was hit, leaving Russia without such carriers on the occupied peninsula.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:01 AM • 20723 views
Border guards do not record sufficient enemy forces to attack Sumy region - SBGS

Border guards do not currently detect sufficient enemy forces to achieve strategic goals in Sumy region, but do not rule out attempts to sow panic and distract the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 05:37 AM • 16625 views
1,330 Russian servicemen were killed overnight

According to the Ukrainian military, russia lost 1,330 personnel, 11 tanks, 27 armored combat vehicles, 40 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, 1 aircraft and 45 unmanned aerial vehicles in one day.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 04:45 AM • 19214 views
Enemy tactical aviation is operating in the north-eastern direction

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the increased activity of enemy tactical aviation in the northeast.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 02:35 AM • 21357 views
Enemy guided aerial bomb launches detected in Kherson region

The Air Force informs about the launch of guided aerial bombs in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 01:32 AM • 23433 views
russia launched 4 missile strikes, 37 air strikes, and 376 kamikaze drone attacks over the past day

Since the beginning of the day, 121 combat engagements have taken place, during which Russian occupants launched 4 missile attacks, 37 air strikes using 47 drones and 376 kamikaze attacks on Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 08:30 PM • 71875 views
Zelenskyy: Maximum attention to the entire border now and not only in Kharkiv region, but also in Sumy region

President Zelenskyy discussed the situation at the front with the military command, emphasizing maximum attention to the entire border and inflicting maximum losses on the Russian occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 05:58 PM • 40916 views
Mobilization of convicts: in Khmelnitsky region, the court allowed the first prisoners to serve in the National Guard

On Tuesday, May 21, the Khmelnitsky City District Court issued the first decisions on the conditional early release of two convicts from serving their sentences for military service in the Defense Forces.

Society • May 22, 03:10 PM • 35566 views