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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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Shabunin is listed as a combat medic and receives allowances for service while remaining in Kyiv - media

Shabunin is listed as a combat medic and receives allowances for his service while remaining in Kyiv - media.

Politics • May 8, 11:31 AM • 99090 views
Some former food suppliers have filed complaints with law enforcement agencies about obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces - Zhumadilov

Some former suppliers of food to the Ukrainian army have been obstructing new suppliers. A complaint was filed with law enforcement agencies regarding the obstruction of the Armed Forces

Society • May 8, 10:59 AM • 23222 views
Air Force warns of enemy aircraft activity and threat to Dnipro

The Ukrainian Air Force reported enemy tactical aircraft activity and the threat of air strikes in the southeast of the country, urging residents of Dnipro to take cover.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 10:45 AM • 16557 views
Cooperation between business and the state is a lightweight option for putting the economy on a war footing, where business works for victory, says WhiteBIT CEO Volodymyr Nosov.

Cooperation between business and the state is a lightweight option for putting the economy on a war footing, where business works to win, says WhiteBIT CEO Volodymyr Nosov.

Business News • May 8, 10:16 AM • 51788 views
"Ukrposhta has issued a new stamp "Russian Navy - to the bottom!"

On the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism on May 8, 2024, Ukrposhta issued a postage stamp "Russian Navy - to the bottom!" or "Ship for 3". The stamp was dedicated to the destroyed ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

Society • May 8, 09:19 AM • 15318 views
Russian "military commander's" informant detained for guiding missiles at Kryvyi Rih

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a 27-year-old local resident in Kryvyi Rih who coordinated with a Russian "military commander" the location of Ukrainian air defense positions and military checkpoints for possible missile strikes by Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 07:26 AM • 20264 views
Oil depot on fire in Luhansk since evening: occupants' infrastructure destroyed - RMA

An oil depot caught fire in occupied Luhansk, destroying oil products and the occupiers' infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 07:04 AM • 102732 views
59 out of 76 enemy missiles and "Shaheds" were destroyed in the sky over Ukraine at night

On the night of May 8, 2024, Russian troops launched a combined attack on Ukraine using 76 air targets - 55 missiles and 21 attack drones, of which 59 were successfully intercepted by Ukrainian air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 05:41 AM • 22680 views
Plus 970 occupants and 13 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 477,430 personnel and 7,418 tanks.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 04:50 AM • 25069 views
Russia puts ex-MP Ihor Miroshnychenko on the wanted list

Russia has put former Ukrainian MP and journalist Ihor Miroshnychenko on the wanted list for unspecified reasons under an article of the Russian Criminal Code.

Politics • May 7, 11:44 PM • 35225 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces improve tactical situation in the Liman sector - Khortytsia JFO spokesman

Ukraine's Armed Forces have made progress in the Lyman sector, improving the tactical situation in the area of Serebryany forestry, said a spokesman for the Khortytsia Regional Military Command.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 10:01 PM • 34029 views
National Guard conducts training on defense of Chornobyl NPP

The National Guard conducted exercises on the protection and defense of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, strengthened border security, and increased the number of personnel and weapons in the border regions following Russia's full-scale invasion.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 08:05 PM • 29014 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 64 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, Russians attacked in several sectors with air support

On May 7, the Russian occupation forces conducted 64 combat engagements, launching 1 missile, 40 air strikes and 72 rocket attacks, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, while Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks in many directions.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 05:14 PM • 28526 views
Government supports creation of Unmanned Systems Forces in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has supported the creation of a separate branch of the Armed Forces called the Unmanned Systems Forces to effectively use unmanned systems in the air, on land and at sea for strategic, operational and tactical advantage over Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 04:48 PM • 19209 views
It will help the brigades with communication: Latvia donates communication equipment to Ukraine

Latvia has donated communication equipment worth about 100,000 euros to Ukraine as part of the IT Coalition program, helping Ukrainian brigades to establish communication on the front line.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 03:53 PM • 18608 views
The Ukrainian Security Center named the conditions under which the Armed Forces will be able to stabilize the front line and when

If the allies fulfill their commitments and the pace of Western weapons supply is high, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be able to stabilize the front line around mid-summer, said Dmytro Zhmaylo, co-founder and executive director of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 01:53 PM • 18997 views
Participated in "meaty" assaults on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Robotyn: three traitors are served with a notice of suspicion

The Security Service of Ukraine served three traitors who voluntarily joined the Russian occupation groups and participated in the assaults on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Robotyn a notice of suspicion.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 01:23 PM • 27999 views
In one day, the russians lost: 1160 personnel, 25 tanks, 37 artillery systems

Over the past day, russians lost 1,160 people, bringing their total combat losses since the start of the invasion on February 24, 2022 to 476,460, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 04:38 AM • 24045 views
russia is attacking: tactical aviation activity in the east and south

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports significant activity of enemy tactical aircraft in eastern and southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 02:36 AM • 26625 views
Significant activity of enemy tactical aviation was recorded in the east and north-east

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports significant activity of enemy tactical aircraft in the east and northeast.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 07:49 PM • 52572 views
Defense forces are in control of the situation: Voloshyn on Chasiv Yar

Defense forces control the situation around the town of Chasiv Yar, active fighting continues day and night, but the Russian army has not entered the town, despite propaganda statements.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 06:24 PM • 61965 views
Zelenskyy invites leaders of Lithuania, Poland, Canada and Estonia to the Peace Summit

President Zelenskyy has held international talks and personally invited the leaders of Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, and Canada to the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland to garner support for the Ukrainian peace formula and force Russia to peace.

Politics • May 6, 05:41 PM • 55270 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 87 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, most attacks in the Avdiivka sector - General Staff

On May 6, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 87 combat engagements along the frontline, in particular in the Bakhmut, Novopavlivka and Avdiivka sectors, with the enemy launching 2 missile and 69 air strikes and using multiple launch rocket systems 52 times.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 04:54 PM • 30004 views
Zelensky honors Ukrainian infantrymen: presents awards and battle flags

On Infantry Day, President Zelenskyy honored Ukrainian infantrymen as the backbone of the army by presenting awards and battle flags to brigades for their courage and sacrifice in defending Ukrainian soil.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 03:56 PM • 32164 views
Ukraine is interested in establishing joint ventures with European defense companies - Defense Ministry

During the Ukrainian Defense Industry Forum in Brussels, Ukraine discussed the creation of joint ventures with European defense companies and financing the production of priority weapons for the Armed Forces at Ukrainian defense companies.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 02:19 PM • 25792 views
Methods used by Ukraine to document russian crimes have never been used in the world - Prosecutor General's Office

Ukraine is using the latest methods to document international crimes committed by russia during the war in Ukraine, which allows for real-time documentation, even without physical access to the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 01:47 PM • 17677 views
Weightlifter Peleshenko, 2-time European champion, died in the war with Russia

Oleksandr Peleshenko, a two-time European weightlifting champion and Honored Master of Sports of Ukraine, died at the front on May 5, defending Ukraine from a full-scale Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 12:16 PM • 18135 views
Russians concentrated main attack forces on the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, additional resources were allocated - Syrskyi

Commander Syrsky worked with units conducting defense operations in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the main enemy attack forces are concentrated, to strengthen defense and repel enemy attacks, allocating additional resources and presenting awards to soldiers who distinguished themselves on Infantry Day.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 11:57 AM • 15246 views
Director of "Krympatriot Center" was served a notice of suspicion for calling Ukrainian children and youth to serve in the armed forces of the enemy

The SBU served a notice of suspicion to the director of a "Crimean Patriot Center" for recruiting Ukrainian children and youth to serve in the Russian armed forces against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 10:37 AM • 25060 views
Military exercises to be held in Darnytsia district of Kyiv

From May 6 to 10, military exercises involving units of the Kyiv Defense Forces and military equipment will be held in the Darnytsia district of Kyiv to improve combat capabilities in preparation for a defense operation.

Society • May 6, 09:52 AM • 62213 views