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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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Missile threat detected in Poltava and Sumy regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs of a missile threat in Poltava and Sumy regions.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 03:18 AM • 103333 views
russian tactical aviation is operating in eastern and southern Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the activity of enemy tactical aircraft in the eastern and southern regions.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 01:46 AM • 80497 views
russian army advances to Solovyovo and Krasnohorivka on the front line - DeepState

russian troops have advanced to Solovyovo and Krasnohorivka, but fighting continues near Ocheretyne, Pervomayske, Chasovyi Yar and Novomykhailivka.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 10:29 PM • 27429 views
New spokesperson of OK "Pivden" builds communication with journalists of Odesa region

Dmytro Pletenchuk, the new head of the Strategic Communications Center of the Southern Operational Command, met with journalists from Odesa region to discuss the development of further communication and cooperation in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 08:21 PM • 26732 views
The United States has transferred ATACMS to Ukraine to strike at Russian targets in the TOT: Ukrainian Armed Forces used them last night

In March, the United States provided Ukraine with long-range ATACMS ballistic missiles as part of a $300 million aid package that will allow Ukrainian troops to strike Russian targets anywhere in the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 08:04 PM • 22200 views
Russian troops intensify offensive in the Liman sector: Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 18 enemy attacks on Wednesday - General Staff

Russia intensified its offensive in the Liman sector, attacking Ukrainian positions 18 times over the past day, while Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in various parts of the frontline. A total of 84 combat engagements took place on Wednesday.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 05:09 PM • 25522 views
US secretly transfers ATACMS missiles to Ukraine - Reuters

In March, the United States secretly provided Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles as part of a $300 million military aid package, which were allegedly used by Ukraine to strike a Russian airfield in Crimea on April 17.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 05:04 PM • 22286 views
Umerov discusses urgent needs of the Armed Forces with US Congressional delegation

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a U. S. Congressional delegation in Kyiv to discuss urgent needs for military assistance, the dynamics of the fighting, and Ukraine's progress in liberating the occupied territories from russia.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 02:10 PM • 15479 views
Air Force warns of a "high-speed target" towards Dnipro

Ukraine's Air Force warned of an approaching high-speed enemy target in the direction of Dnipro, triggering an air raid alert in Dnipro and several other regions, and explosions were reported in Sumy.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 01:54 PM • 41127 views
Drone Coalition has already raised almost 500 million euros for the Armed Forces

The Drone Coalition, initiated by Latvia, has raised almost 500 million euros for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In particular, Denmark and the Netherlands have already announced the purchase of 400 million euros worth of drones.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 01:34 PM • 39213 views
The Kremlin says it will not abandon the idea of a "sanitary zone" in Ukraine, despite new long-range weapons of the Armed Forces

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says he will not abandon the idea of a "sanitary zone" in Ukraine, even after the Ukrainian Armed Forces receive long-range ATACMS missiles.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 01:14 PM • 110727 views
The Ministry of Defense told about the main changes envisaged by the law on mobilization

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has prepared an infographic explaining the main changes introduced by the new version of the law on mobilization, which will come into force on May 18 and will affect both military personnel and civilians.

Society • April 24, 11:46 AM • 14914 views
Metropolitan of Sviatohirsk Lavra of the UOC (MP) is served with a notice of suspicion

Metropolitan Arseniy, the abbot of the Sviatohirsk Lavra, was served a notice of suspicion by the SBU for disclosing to the Russian occupiers the location of Ukrainian Armed Forces checkpoints in Donetsk region during the liturgy.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 11:09 AM • 19443 views
russia loses 880 troops per day

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russians lost 880 servicemen over the past day.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 04:42 AM • 23765 views
russian troops advance in several settlements in Donetsk region - DeepState

In the Donetsk region, the enemy army advanced in several localities, including Ocheretyne, Novobakhmutivka, Novokalynove, Berdychi, Semenivka and south of Heorhiivka.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 10:56 PM • 25271 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion occurs in Kharkiv. A missile threat was reported in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:42 PM • 20041 views
Zelenskyy and Syrskyy discuss military reinforcement at key frontline points, with special attention to Donetsk region

Zelenskyy discussed with Commander-in-Chief Syrskyy the reinforcement of the Ukrainian military in key areas of the front, especially in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 05:10 PM • 24325 views
Demand for re-registration of cars in Ukraine increased sharply in April - Ministry of Internal Affairs

In April, the number of applications for re-registration of cars in Ukraine increased sharply, with re-registration under sale and gift agreements being in the highest demand, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports.

Society • April 23, 04:15 PM • 32865 views
Marinka and Vuhledar stormed: 5 militants served suspicion notices

Five militants who stormed Ukrainian positions in Maryinka and Vuhledar have been served suspicion notices by the Security Service of Ukraine and face life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 02:52 PM • 23826 views
Deputy Chief of Police in Dnipropetrovs'k region has 14 million in illegal assets

It was revealed that the deputy head of one of the district police departments in Dnipro region illegally acquired assets worth at least UAH 14 million in excess of his legitimate income from 2021 to 2022.

Crimes and emergencies • April 23, 02:18 PM • 15492 views
Situation in Ocheretyne is complicated: Russians use chemical weapons, Ukrainian Armed Forces try to push back the occupiers

Ukrainian troops control most of Ocheretyne in the Avdiivka sector, and the southern part of the settlement is under fire control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. At the same time, the occupants are trying to capture the settlement using all available weapons, including chemicals.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 12:52 PM • 19056 views
Zelensky creates 8 more military administrations in Zaporizhzhia region

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree establishing several rural military administrations in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 12:28 PM • 49083 views
Occupants intensify construction of fortifications in Crimea against the background of international assistance to Ukraine - "ATESH"

Against the backdrop of international military and financial assistance to Ukraine, the occupiers began to intensify the construction of fortifications throughout Crimea.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 10:51 AM • 34184 views
Explosions in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro: what is known

Explosions were heard in some areas of Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro. An air alert was declared in 12 regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:57 AM • 66526 views
Due to the non-fulfillment of the contract, the DOT completely refused the services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces

Due to the failure to fulfill its contractual obligations, the State Logistics Operator refused to use the services of Tviy Khlib LLC and redistributed the volume of supplies to other companies to deliver food to the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:53 AM • 83880 views
Air Force warns of missile headed toward Dnipro

The missile was headed for the Dnipro River, triggering an air raid alert in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine, according to warnings from the Ukrainian Air Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:52 AM • 55727 views
Restoration at the expense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Last year, Ukraine spent more than 50 billion hryvnias to protect its energy infrastructure, while only 1. 2 billion hryvnias were allocated for the construction of fortifications for the Armed Forces, which led to a weakening of defense and loss of territory.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 08:23 AM • 429224 views
In Kharkiv an employee of a shopping mall was looking for Kraken locations to hand over to the enemy: SBU detains him

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a local resident in Kharkiv who tried to direct Russian air bombs at the base of the Special Forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine by passing coordinates to the enemy.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 07:29 AM • 26438 views
The scandalous contract between the Ministry of Defense and Lviv Arsenal for the purchase of shells: a cold-blooded analysis - FILM

A journalistic investigation uncovered a scandalous contract between Ukraine's Defense Ministry and Lviv Arsenal for the purchase of 100,000 mortar shells worth UAH 1. 4 billion. Most of the funds have been arrested, some of which were used to purchase the shells abroad and are now stored in Slovakia.

Politics • April 23, 06:20 AM • 18694 views
Enemy forces suffer losses: 800 servicemen were killed over the day

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the russians lost 800 personnel over the past day.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:48 AM • 108914 views