$42.150.05
49.680.05
Electricity outage schedules

Armed Forces of Ukraine

Military formation
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
News by theme
General Staff: Ukrainian Defense Forces withstood 76 attacks on the eastern front

Russian troops continue to advance in six areas of the eastern front, with 76 combat engagements taking place on the Ukrainian front over the past day. In particular, the occupants carried out 18 attacks under the cover of aviation in the Novopavlivka sector and another 20 in the Avdiivka sector.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:29 PM • 29827 views
This year, Ukraine plans to carry out counterattacks - the commander of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Pavlyuk

The Land Forces commander said that Ukraine plans to stabilize the front line and launch a counteroffensive this year to regain lost territory.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:23 PM • 28452 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces burn down occupants' seventh ZOPARK-1 radar in the Liman sector: video

Ukrainian special forces discovered and provided artillery units with targeting instructions to destroy the Russian ZOPARK-1 radar station and its crew in the Liman sector.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:43 PM • 27008 views
NATO and Ukraine discuss how to help and empower Ukrainian women in the Armed Forces

NATO representatives discussed with the Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine the possibilities of assisting and empowering Ukrainian women serving in the country's armed forces.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:29 PM • 29725 views
After the court ruling in favor of the DOT, suppliers of products for the Armed Forces withdrew from the bidding. Zhumadilov calls it coordinated pressure

After the court ruling in favor of the DOT, suppliers of products for the Armed Forces withdrew from the bidding. Zhumadilov calls it coordinated pressure

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:24 PM • 26334 views
Enemy in Luhansk region's TOT settles collaborators in Ukrainians' apartments

Russians in the occupied Luhansk region are settling the families of collaborators in the apartments of Ukrainians who left the city because of the occupation.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 01:58 PM • 24597 views
Fortifications constructed in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia sectors stretch for a considerable distance - Tavria Brigade spokesman

The General Staff demonstrated an extensive system of new engineering fortifications stretching for hundreds of meters along the second line of defense in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia sectors and consisting of dozens of strongholds connected by zigzag trenches.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 01:04 PM • 28196 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa

The explosion occurred in Odesa after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a ballistic missile attack in areas under air alert.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 08:50 AM • 101614 views
The NBU has a soft approach to regulating state-owned banks, unlike private ones - Concord Bank co-founder Sosedka

The NBU has a lenient approach to regulating state-owned banks, unlike private ones, says Concord Bank co-founder Sosedka.

Economy • March 6, 08:36 AM • 32697 views
russia loses 1250 servicemen per day

According to the Ukrainian military, enemy forces lost 1,250 servicemen in Ukraine over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:47 AM • 27563 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 38 of 42 enemy Shahed drones

Ukrainian air defense shot down 38 of 42 russian Shahed drones during a night attack by russia on March 6, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:32 AM • 35510 views
russia launched 4 missile strikes, 106 air attacks, 154 salvo attacks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 86 combat engagements, 4 missile attacks, 106 air strikes and 154 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems by russian troops over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:19 AM • 34688 views
Ukrainian Air Force spots russian drones in the direction of Ternopil

Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about "Shahed" in the direction of Ternopil.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 11:23 PM • 132455 views
Air Force warns of potential ballistic missile strikes

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the threat of ballistic missile attacks from the eastern regions.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 11:00 PM • 118475 views
Several groups of drones spotted in southern Khmelnytskyi and Kharkiv regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the detection of several drones flying in the south of Khmelnytsky and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:46 PM • 100905 views
Ukrainian military spots russian drones over Ukrainian territory

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russian drones were spotted in Ukrainian airspace.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:16 PM • 86753 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of possible drone attacks from the Black Sea

Ukraine's Air Force has warned of possible drone attacks launched from the Black Sea that could affect several regions.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:39 PM • 24899 views
"A clear message for all suppliers": court rules in favor of the State Defense Department on food procurement for the military

The court ruled in favor of Ukraine's state food procurement system, dismissing a lawsuit challenging the contract and confirming the system's plan to supply food to the Armed Forces in accordance with established procedures.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 07:21 PM • 27445 views
The Black Sea has become dangerous for the russian federation: the Ministry of Defense of Britain reacted to the destruction of the ship "sergiy kotov"

The UK Ministry of Defense says the Black Sea is becoming dangerous for russia after Ukrainian forces destroyed the russian patrol ship Sergei Kotov.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 02:42 PM • 22987 views
Syrskyi and Umyerov discussed Ukraine's needs in artillery and anti-aircraft defense with the Minister of Defense of Norway

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discussed with the Minister of Defense of Norway the expansion of cooperation in the defense industry and the urgent military needs of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 01:37 PM • 27899 views
Exclusive
Expert: It is difficult for Ukraine to buy Soviet-style ammunition in the world because of Russia's influence

Expert: It is difficult for Ukraine to buy Soviet-style ammunition in the world because of Russia's influence.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 12:38 PM • 174550 views
Russian army suffers losses in attempts to strengthen the offensive on the Robotinsky ledge - Likhoviy

The Russian army suffered significant losses in its attempts to strengthen the offensive on the Robotic Arc in the Zaporizhzhya region of Ukraine: three MLRS were destroyed, dozens of other units of the occupier's equipment. In addition, more than 400 soldiers of the Russian army were killed and wounded.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 12:10 PM • 26506 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hold defense in the Tauride sector, destroy 5 important enemy targets - Tarnavsky

While holding the line in the Tauride sector, Ukrainian troops destroyed five important enemy targets.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 11:18 AM • 22866 views
Exclusive
It is necessary to expand the rights to impose sanctions on unscrupulous suppliers at the legislative level - Venislavsky on the situation with procurement of the State Defense Ministry

Fedir Venislavsky suggested that the right to impose sanctions on suppliers who do not fulfill their obligations to government customers, such as the Ministry of Defense, could be expanded at the legislative level.

Society • March 5, 10:23 AM • 216348 views
Yermak discusses 'extremely urgent' need to strengthen air defense with Biden's national security adviser

Yermak discussed with Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and received assurances that the United States would continue to work to increase funding.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:04 AM • 23659 views
"It is caused by the geographical location": Ihnat explains why it is not always possible to intercept all enemy drones on the approach to Odesa

Due to Odesa's location on the Black Sea coast, it is not always possible to intercept all enemy drones on approach to the city.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 09:16 AM • 24298 views
Ukraine is preparing and adapting airfields to receive F-16s: Ihnat told the details

Ukraine is preparing its airfields to receive and operate F-16 fighter jets by adapting runways and parking lots to accommodate Western aircraft.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 09:08 AM • 22295 views
Russian agent attempted to blow up a post office in Zaporizhzhia: detained

An agent of Russian military intelligence tried to detonate explosives in a post office in Zaporizhzhia, but was detained during a special operation by law enforcement.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:37 AM • 25197 views
The destroyed "Sergei Kotov" was the most modern Russian patrol ship - Ukrainian Navy

Ukraine has destroyed a state-of-the-art Russian patrol ship, the Sergei Kotov, in Ukrainian territorial waters near the Kerch Strait.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:27 AM • 117335 views
Syrskyi took part in talks with the Pentagon chief: they discussed the situation at the front and meeting the needs of the Armed Forces

The Ukrainian commander discussed the situation at the front with the US Secretary of Defense.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 06:30 AM • 27734 views