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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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Double Iskander strike on a high-rise building in Donetsk region foiled: Russian agents detained

In Donetsk region, the Security Service of Ukraine neutralized a six-member Russian military intelligence agent group that was adjusting missile strikes, including a double Iskander strike on a residential building in Pokrovsk, which resulted in civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 07:50 AM • 19839 views
"Fatal for the Russian occupiers": Syrskyi shows new footage of Ukrainian soldiers' combat work

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi shared new footage of the combat work of the Ukrainian military, which he called "fatal for the Russian occupiers".

War in Ukraine • May 15, 07:36 AM • 14053 views
Ukraine is trying to get the White House to authorize strikes on military depots in the middle of Russia

Ukraine asks the White House for permission to use U. S.-supplied weapons to strike Russian military targets in Russia to counter the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 07:22 AM • 24535 views
ISW: Russian troops use new tactics in Kharkiv sector

Russian troops have slowed their offensive operations in the Kharkiv region, using a new tactic of using small assault groups to infiltrate Ukrainian positions and create a "buffer zone" near the border instead of advancing deeper.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 07:13 AM • 26361 views
The Deposit Guarantee Fund has paid out funds to the 9th line of creditors of Concord Bank, including the DobroDiy Charity Exchange

The Deposit Guarantee Fund has paid out funds to the creditors of the 9th stage of Concord Bank, including the DobroDiy Charity Exchange.

Society • May 15, 06:55 AM • 22616 views
More than 7,000 people were evacuated from the northern districts of Kharkiv region

Volunteers and law enforcement officers have evacuated more than 3,100 people from the northern districts of Kharkiv region, where active hostilities are ongoing, including about 1,100 people from Vovchansk and villages located directly on the contact line.

Society • May 15, 06:23 AM • 36308 views
Plus 1510 occupants and 14 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 486,940 personnel and 7,510 tanks.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 04:34 AM • 21701 views
145 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 145 combat engagements took place along the entire frontline, during which the enemy fired 3 missiles, over 320 sorties of kamikaze drones and over 2,400 attacks on Ukrainian positions, actively using aviation and dropping almost 70 guided aerial bombs on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 09:01 PM • 60387 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 130 combat engagements in the frontline, Russians intensify attacks in the Pokrovsk sector

On May 14, 130 combat engagements took place on the contact line, during which the enemy intensively attacked Ukrainian positions, using its superiority in manpower and equipment, launching 2 missile strikes, 65 air strikes and 74 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 05:02 PM • 34368 views
This year accounted for more than a third of the state-issued mortgages, most of them on the secondary market

More than a third of mortgage loans under the government's eOselya program have been issued since the beginning of 2024, with about two-thirds of transactions occurring on the secondary market.

Society • May 14, 02:52 PM • 19054 views
Fighting continues on the outskirts of Vovchansk - General Staff

Ukrainian defense forces are fighting Russian troops on the outskirts of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:26 PM • 19616 views
General Staff: 93 clashes have already taken place on the frontline, with the most active Russians in the Pokrovsk sector

On May 14, the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 93 combat engagements on the frontline, with the most active activity in the Pokrovsk sector, where Russia conducted 30 attacks and 13 air strikes.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:19 PM • 20345 views
Defense forces control the situation, defensive battles continue on a large part of the border strip: Voloshyn on the situation in Kharkiv region

Active hostilities continue in the north of Kharkiv region, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces controlling a complex and dynamic situation, conducting defensive battles and repelling Russian attempts to gain a foothold in some localities.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:18 PM • 17755 views
"NATO is a Guarantor of Peace": the Yermak-Rasmussen Group has prepared proposals for Ukraine's future membership in the Alliance

The International Working Group on Ukraine's Security and Euro-Atlantic Integration proposes that NATO invite Ukraine to start accession negotiations and define specific membership conditions at the July NATO Summit, with the goal of Ukraine joining NATO no later than July 2028.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 12:58 PM • 15367 views
The situation in Vovchansk is difficult and critical, the city is almost destroyed - MBA

The city of Vovchansk is under constant enemy fire, almost destroyed, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are defending it and preventing small groups of enemy from reaching the outskirts, and residents are being evacuated to Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 11:47 AM • 21316 views
In Sumy region, 90% of damaged power supply facilities are restored within a few days

In Sumy region, up to 90% of damaged power supply facilities are restored within 2-3 days after the shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 10:36 AM • 14963 views
Counteraction to dumping and audit of suppliers: the State Defense Department told on what conditions new tenders for the supply of food for the Armed Forces were announced

The State Defense Ministry announced tenders for the supply of food to the Armed Forces for the second half of the year with a total value of almost UAH 22. 5 billion.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 08:52 AM • 77588 views
Defense Forces change positions near Lukianets in Kharkiv region, comb through urban areas in Vovchansk - General Staff

Ukrainian troops continue to defend themselves against Russian attacks on several fronts in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, repelling numerous attacks and inflicting casualties on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 08:18 AM • 23970 views
Plus 1400 occupants and 11 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 485,430 personnel and 7,496 tanks.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 04:48 AM • 44909 views
Kharkiv RMA to make a public report on fortifications in the region

The head of the Kharkiv regional military administration ordered the publication of a report on the construction of fortifications in the region to respond to accusations of sabotage of defense measures and the lack of fortifications.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 01:47 AM • 55667 views
Syrsky, Yermak and Umerov talk to US military leadership

Ukraine's top military and political leadership discussed with U. S. officials the situation at the front, Russia's offensive attempts, and Ukraine's urgent need for accelerated arms supplies.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 11:26 PM • 29122 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces engage in 148 combat engagements in the frontline

Ukraine's Armed Forces repelled 148 enemy attacks in various parts of the frontline, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Vremia and Prydniprovsky, improving tactical positions in some areas despite intense enemy fire.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 09:16 PM • 46054 views
Russians lost 800 soldiers in 24 hours - General Staff

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian army has suffered significant losses over the past 24 hours: more than 800 soldiers have been killed and numerous military vehicles have been destroyed or damaged by Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 08:52 PM • 57642 views
Kuleba discusses EU accession negotiations with Lithuanian Foreign Minister

Ukraine and Lithuania discussed military assistance, negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU, preparations for peace and NATO summits, and further support from Lithuania in the form of defense equipment.

Politics • May 13, 06:45 PM • 77930 views
About 140 combat engagements in the frontline, Ukrainian Armed Forces consolidate positions in Kharkiv region - General Staff

On May 13, about 140 combat engagements took place on the frontline, 13 of them in the Kharkiv sector, where Ukrainian troops inflicted fire damage on the enemy, strengthening their positions and evacuating civilians from the affected settlements.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 05:45 PM • 25390 views
Zelensky: We are recording hostile activity against Sumy and Chernihiv regions

The Ukrainian military is thwarting Russia's attempts to expand the war by conducting counterattacks in Kharkiv region, destroying Russian infantry and equipment, and responding to enemy activity such as sabotage groups and shelling in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 05:14 PM • 62880 views
The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes Russian fakes about the absence of defense lines in Kharkiv region

The Center for Countering Disinformation explains that defensive fortifications in the Kharkiv region have been built, but due to the threat of enemy shelling, they are located outside the "gray zone.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 04:12 PM • 19568 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces shoot down Russian Su-25 in Donetsk region - General Staff

Ukrainian military shoots down a Russian Su-25 fighter jet in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 03:41 PM • 21696 views
Defense forces push back occupants and carry out clearing operations on northern outskirts of Vovchansk - General Staff

Ukrainian troops have pushed back Russian forces and are clearing the northern outskirts of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector amid ongoing fighting.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 03:33 PM • 18754 views
Ministry of Defense: Estonia to provide Ukraine with equipment to strengthen cyberspace

Estonia will strengthen Ukraine's cybersecurity by providing equipment as part of an IT coalition.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 02:53 PM • 19675 views