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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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Ballistic missile threat from Crimea triggers air alert in Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the threat of ballistic missile attacks from the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea in the regions where air alert has been declared.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:26 AM • 24876 views
russian Shahids fly to Kyiv from Obukhov

The Ukrainian Air Force informs about russian Shakhtys flying from Obukhiv towards Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 12:19 AM • 26978 views
Enemy attack on Kharkiv district: there is a fire on the territory of a poultry farm

A poultry farm in Kharkiv district was hit by enemy rocket fire, causing a fire, but no casualties have been reported so far.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 08:26 PM • 31239 views
Over UAH 400 billion was spent on defense spending in three months

In the first three months of 2024, the state budget expenditures for the security and defense sector amounted to UAH 408. 2 billion, or 58.9% of the total general fund expenditures.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 03:44 PM • 45114 views
Servicemen of Russian air defense units are being deprived of bonuses for failing to repel Ukrainian air attacks

Russian air defense units are being deprived of bonuses for failing to repel Ukrainian air strikes, Ukrainian partisans in the occupied territories report.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 03:01 PM • 20798 views
SBU exposes Russian agent who guided missiles at Prydniprovska TPP

A traitor who worked for Russian military intelligence is sentenced to 15 years in prison for collecting data on the Prydniprovska TPP and directing Russian missile strikes against Ukraine's military and energy infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 02:35 PM • 21111 views
Umerov: "Air defense systems can be a decisive factor in protecting Ukraine's skies"

Ukraine's Defense Minister Andriy Umerov said that air defense systems are crucial to protecting Ukrainian skies from massive Russian attacks, including the unprecedented use of 1. 5-ton guided bombs. Air defense will also allow Ukrainian troops to repel Russian aggression and force them to retreat.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 02:21 PM • 21484 views
Denying TPPs: How Nayyem and Kubrakov "protected" energy with memorandums

The government has failed to adequately protect thermal power plants from Russian missile strikes, allocating funds only for the first level of defense against enemy attacks. Previously, officials boasted of "unprecedented protection" without addressing the lack of funding for better defense of thermal power plants.

Society • April 22, 01:19 PM • 342832 views
85 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

Over the past day, 85 combat engagements took place in various parts of the frontline, during which the enemy launched 4 missile attacks, 45 air strikes and 71 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 04:24 AM • 38270 views
Over the last day, 65 combat engagements with the enemy took place, Russians launched 4 missile and 37 air strikes - General Staff

The enemy is trying to attack in different directions, most of the attacks are in Novopavlivske, Avdiivka, Bakhmut and Lyman sectors.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 04:28 PM • 72066 views
President had a conversation with Syrskyi on hot spots on the frontline and Umerov on strengthening air defense

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces reported to the President on the situation in the hottest areas of the front, including Chasiv Yar, Pokrovske, Kurakhove in Donetsk region and Kupyanske in Kharkiv region, and the President discussed strengthening air defense with the Minister of Defense.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 03:03 PM • 74027 views
The Navy confirms the defeat of the russian ship "kommuna"

Ukraine's Navy confirms a strike on the russian ship "kommuna" in Crimea that disabled it.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 02:00 PM • 74592 views
Defense forces repelled four attacks in the Orikhivske direction and three in the Staromayorsk area

The defense forces repelled four attacks near Orikhivske, three near Staromayorsk and one near Robotyno, and the enemy continues to try to force the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of their positions in the south.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 11:58 AM • 61158 views
Occupants in Chasovyi Yar area use the same tactics as in Avdiivka - British intelligence

Russian troops are intensively shelling Chasovyi Yar, using the same aerial bombardment tactics as during the offensive on Avdiivka, dropping 20-30 rounds of ammunition per day from aircraft with the aim of capturing the town by May 9.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 09:43 AM • 36773 views
Plus 950 occupants and 16 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 459,530 personnel and 7,229 tanks.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 04:48 AM • 32098 views
115 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

Over the last day, 115 combat engagements took place on the frontline, during which the enemy launched 15 missile and 63 air strikes, and fired 109 times at Ukrainian positions and localities from multiple rocket launchers.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 04:36 AM • 40258 views
WP: Pentagon will take less than a week to deliver weapons to Ukrainian troops

It will take the Pentagon less than a week to deliver weapons and ammunition to Ukrainian troops, including NATO 155mm shells, rocket artillery ammunition, air defense systems, and more, after a new aid package is approved for Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 08:43 PM • 26206 views
Shooting of patrol policemen: attackers' car with ammunition found in Vinnytsia region

The car and ammunition of the suspects in the shooting of patrol police officers in Vinnytsia region have been found, but the attackers, who are members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, are still wanted and the search is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 07:14 PM • 99230 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel over 50 attacks of Russian army in Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Lyman sectors - General Staff

Ukraine's Armed Forces repelled over 50 attacks by Russian-terrorist forces at the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Lyman directions, 91 combat engagements were registered over the day, with the enemy launching 14 missile and 48 air strikes.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 05:02 PM • 53103 views
Hospital reports on condition of police officer wounded in shooting in Vinnytsia region

A police officer was wounded during shelling by the military in Vinnytsia region and is currently in moderate condition in Bershad district hospital with minor injuries.

Crimes and emergencies • April 20, 02:00 PM • 30647 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces confirm that servicemen of a military unit are suspects in a murder in Vinnytsia region

The Armed Forces of Ukraine confirm that their servicemen are suspects in the murder of a police officer in Vinnytsia region.

Crimes and emergencies • April 20, 12:20 PM • 35552 views
DOT finds three new food suppliers for the Armed Forces: they will replace companies that did not fulfill contracts

"The State Logistics Operator has signed contracts with three new companies - Adeline LLC, Okhtyrka Meat Product LLC, and Agroprodprom-Service Trading Company LLC - to supply food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing suppliers that were unable to deliver.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 11:54 AM • 100682 views
Air alert declared throughout Ukraine due to takeoff of two MiG-31Ks in russia

russian MiG-31K fighter jets take off from an airfield in russia, prompting an air alert in Ukraine due to a potential missile threat.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 10:25 AM • 26734 views
SBU counterintelligence officers burned 11 tanks and 24 armored personnel carriers with drones in a month

The SBU Military Counterintelligence Department destroyed 11 tanks, 24 armored personnel carriers, 36 artillery systems, 4 air defense systems, 21 military vehicles, 35 firing positions and shelters, 4 ammunition and fuel depots, and a long-range radar in Russia using attack drones in coordination with Ukrainian artillery.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 10:02 AM • 26032 views
Large-scale drone attack in 8 regions of russia - a joint operation of the SBU, the GUR and the Armed Forces of Ukraine - source

The joint operation of the SBU, the GUR and the SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine targeted russia's energy infrastructure, which feeds its military-industrial complex, resulting in destruction and disruptions in 8 regions.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 08:32 AM • 101575 views
Syrskyi discusses urgent needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Danish Defense Commander

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met in Kyiv with the newly appointed Commander of the Danish Defense Forces, General Michaela Viggers Hildgaard, to discuss the urgent needs and further support of Ukraine's defense efforts.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 07:17 AM • 29216 views
102 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

Over the past day, 102 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline, during which the enemy launched 29 missile attacks, 67 air strikes and 67 attacks from multiple rocket launchers at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 04:40 AM • 37088 views
PACE spring session concludes its work

At the spring session of PACE, the Ukrainian delegation reported on online violence and children's right to a safe digital environment, emphasizing the threats posed by Russian disinformation and the need to protect Ukrainian children from online violence and hostile propaganda in the face of ongoing Russian aggression.

Society • April 20, 03:21 AM • 29681 views
"We offer a new position": Russians use new tactics for cyberattacks

Russian hackers are using social engineering tactics, offering fake jobs abroad, to launch cyberattacks on Ukrainian military personnel by sending malicious files through messaging programs such as Signal.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 01:07 AM • 107692 views
Sumy region: an explosion occurred in Konotop

An explosion occurred in Konotop, Sumy region, while several regions of Ukraine were on air alert due to the threat of ballistic missile attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 07:16 PM • 25168 views