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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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A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv

A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv, Ukraine, triggering an air raid alert and warnings of drone attacks from Russia's Belgorod region.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 10:20 PM • 82376 views
Kuleba met with an Estonian MP who cycled from Tallinn to Kyiv and raised €30,000 for the Armed Forces

Estonian MP Kristo Ann Vaga cycled 1,700 kilometers from Tallinn to Kyiv, raising €30,000 for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to purchase cars and drones.

Society • May 3, 08:15 PM • 60465 views
Update on the TCC: the General Staff told how often it is necessary to undergo a medical examination

The conclusion of the military medical commission on fitness for service is valid for one year, after which citizens must update their data at the military commissariat.

Society • May 3, 06:31 PM • 55610 views
Ukrainian troops repelled 28 attacks in Avdiivka sector over the last day - General Staff

Over the last day, 97 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. Ukrainian troops repelled 28 attacks in the Avdiivka sector, 14 in the Bakhmut sector, 7 in the Luhansk sector and 6 in the Kupyansk sector.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 05:01 PM • 43613 views
DOT claims to be a leader on Prozorro in terms of competitive procurement

The DOT claims to be a leader on Prozorro in terms of competitive procurement.

Economy • May 3, 01:51 PM • 22997 views
Russian troops used chemical munitions over 440 times last month - General Staff

Last month, Russian troops used munitions containing hazardous chemicals 444 times, in violation of international laws and conventions.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 01:49 PM • 22636 views
What diseases can be mobilized? The Ministry of Defense has defined a list of

The Ministry of Defense has approved an order establishing a list of diseases for determining fitness for military service with such categories as fully fit, fit for rear units, and unfit.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 12:54 PM • 26233 views
Prosecutor General's Office: Russia's pseudo-investigations against SBU Head Maliuk are legally void

Russia is stepping up its disinformation campaigns to discredit Ukraine internationally and cut foreign aid, making false accusations of terrorism against officials such as the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasyl Malyuk, in an attempt to divert attention from its own war crimes.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 12:29 PM • 24213 views
Pletenchuk: russians are constantly changing the locations of their ships, trying to mislead the Ukrainian Armed Forces

russians are constantly changing the location of their warships, hiding them among supply vessels and changing tactics to mislead Ukrainian forces due to the reduced air defense capabilities in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 12:04 PM • 21060 views
There are constant attempts by the occupiers to restore the situation: Pletenchuk on the situation in the south

The occupants are constantly trying to restore the situation in southern Ukraine through unsuccessful assault operations: 11 attacks took place yesterday and 3 more today at the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions, but Ukrainian troops repel these attempts.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 11:50 AM • 22122 views
Zelenskyy visits Khmelnytsky region: visits hospital where soldiers are being treated

President Zelenskyy visited a hospital in Khmelnytskyi region and presented state awards to wounded soldiers who are being treated there.

Society • May 3, 10:37 AM • 21981 views
Laptops and monitors for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: IT coalition sends equipment worth 900 thousand euros to Ukraine

The Armed Forces of Ukraine will soon receive laptops, monitors and other communication equipment worth 900 thousand euros from an IT coalition led by Estonia and Luxembourg.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 10:25 AM • 17055 views
As a result of active attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian aircraft are scattered to airfields away from the front line - British Intelligence

As a result of the Ukrainian attacks, about 40 Russian aircraft were dispersed to airfields far from the front line, increasing flight times and fuel costs for Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 09:08 AM • 17562 views
Over 510 thousand Russian servicemen are in the occupied territories - Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

There are between 510,000 and 513,000 Russian troops in the occupied territories of Ukraine, but this number may increase as Russia prepares for a summer offensive and plans to mobilize additional forces.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 08:46 AM • 18357 views
Pavliuk on the situation near Chasovyi Yar: "We are doing everything possible to stop the Russian plan"

Ukrainian troops are doing everything possible to stop the Russian offensive on Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, but the enemy has a significant advantage in artillery and aviation.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 08:19 AM • 20007 views
Under the guise of walking a dog was scouting radar and air defense: Russian informant detained in Kharkiv

In Kharkiv the SBU detained a Russian spy who, under the guise of walking a dog, was trying to determine the location of Ukrainian air defense systems in order to pass the coordinates to Russian troops for missile strikes.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 07:57 AM • 17781 views
Participated in the seizure of the peninsula: the "company commander" of the so-called "Self-Defense of Crimea" was sentenced to 13 years

The "commander" of the 7th company of the illegal armed group "Self-Defense of Crimea" was sentenced in absentia to 13 years in prison for his participation in the seizure of Crimea in 2014.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 07:42 AM • 17161 views
In April, the DobroDiy Charity Exchange helped 15 seriously ill children, including 11-year-old Yulia with severe scoliosis

In April, the DobroDiy Charity Exchange helped 15 seriously ill children, including 11-year-old Yulia, who had undergone a complex spinal surgery.

Society • May 3, 07:22 AM • 16046 views
Estonian MP cycled from Tallinn to Kyiv and raised €30 thousand for the Armed Forces

Estonian MP Kristo Ann Vaga cycled 1,700 kilometers from Tallinn to Kyiv and raised 30,000 euros to purchase cars and drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 10:42 PM • 24932 views
The flags of the Ukrainian Navy were hoisted on the boats Irpin and Reni, which were donated by Estonia

The Ukrainian Navy received two boats donated by Estonia, named Irpin and Reni, during a ceremony at which naval flags were raised to mark their inclusion in the Ukrainian fleet.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 04:45 PM • 35932 views
The Ministry of Defense says the use of artificial intelligence tools can change the course of the war

Deputy Minister of Defense Kateryna Chernogorenko discussed the integration of Helsing's artificial intelligence solutions into the Ukrainian army's existing software to counter enemy electronic warfare and enhance the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 03:21 PM • 64217 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy enemy's Buk SAM in Sumy sector: video

The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces destroyed an enemy Russian Buk-M1 anti-aircraft missile system with a six-missile launcher in the Sumy sector using attack drones.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 01:51 PM • 19139 views
Not all persons liable for military service need to update their data in the CMC after May 18

Not all persons liable for military service need to update their data at the military registration and enlistment office after May 18, if the information in the Unified State Register is already up-to-date.

Society • May 2, 01:41 PM • 23933 views
Ukraine has issued recommendations to athletes before Paris 2024 on contacts with "neutral" rivals from Russia and Belarus

The National Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine have developed recommendations for Ukrainian athletes to avoid direct contact, communication and joint activities with "neutral" Russian and Belarusian athletes during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris to prevent provocations and ensure security.

Sports • May 2, 01:29 PM • 21241 views
Russians managed to partially capture Ocheretyne in the Avdiivka sector

In the Avdiivka sector, Russians partially captured Ocheretyne, but Ukrainian troops used reserves to stabilize the situation and regain control.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 01:28 PM • 21406 views
The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 star has mastered a military specialty and is strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities

Andriy Naumenko, the vocalist of the band Nakhaba, has been serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine for six months now, mastering the profession of an aviation engineer, while not forgetting about his art.

Culture • May 2, 01:12 PM • 17918 views
F-16 combat flight will not take place on the first day - Yevlash

The arrival of the F-16s in Ukraine does not mean that they will immediately begin performing combat missions, as infrastructure preparation and assessment of the operational situation will determine their readiness to perform tasks, according to a spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 08:13 AM • 16120 views
Air Force does not rule out Russian missile strikes on Easter night

There is a risk of Russian missile strikes on Easter night, but Ukrainian air defense is ready to repel an attack, so citizens should remain vigilant despite the holidays.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 07:59 AM • 21405 views
SBU finds Wagner informant who wanted to find AFU airfields in Donetsk region

The informant of the Russian Wagner military group was detained by the SBU in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 07:37 AM • 29642 views
Kuleba: half of Ukraine's energy system is damaged, allies are behind schedule with aid deliveries

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba said that the US aid package has boosted morale, but that a Patriot battery would have boosted it even more, as Ukrainians suffer the most from Russian missile attacks. And half of Ukraine's energy system is damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 07:31 AM • 21333 views