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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
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Zelenskyy meets with Norwegian Foreign Minister: discusses air and missile defense for Ukraine

Zelenskyy met with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide during his visit to Ukraine, discussing further defense cooperation, strengthening Ukraine's air defense with Norwegian support, and expanding Norway's military and humanitarian assistance worth about $7. 1 billion under the Fritjof Nansen 2023-2027 program.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 05:25 PM • 20830 views
Explosions in occupied Berdiansk: locals say russian base at Yuzhgidromash plant was hit

In the occupied city of Berdiansk, explosions occurred, allegedly as a result of a Ukrainian military strike on the deployment of russian troops near the Yuzhgidromash plant.

Society • April 15, 04:23 PM • 23102 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Avdiivka and Chasovyi Yar were shelled: three traitors were served with notices of suspicion

Three traitors who voluntarily joined the Russian army after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and fought against Ukrainian troops near Avdiivka and Chasovyi Yar were detained and served with a notice of suspicion of treason and aiding the aggressor state.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:35 PM • 19356 views
Bread and bakery products for the Armed Forces for more than UAH 450 million - DOT signed direct contracts with 8 producers

"The State Logistics Operator has signed contracts worth UAH 458 million with 8 Ukrainian producers to supply fresh bread and bakery products separately from the food catalog for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:55 AM • 17799 views
Defense forces managed to hit about a third of the ships of the russian black sea fleet - Pletenchuk

Ukraine's defense forces hit about a third of the ships of the russian black sea fleet, disabling various types of ships.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:48 AM • 25996 views
An explosion occurred in Poltava - media

An explosion occurred in Poltava, Ukraine.

Society • April 15, 11:19 AM • 31137 views
Ukrainian kamikaze drone damages communications infrastructure facility in Belgorod region

A Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacked and damaged a communications infrastructure facility in the village of Grafovka, Krasnoyaruzsky district, Belgorod region, Russia, the region's governor reports.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:12 AM • 21248 views
Satellite photos of the aftermath of the air strike on Luhansk Machine-Building Plant-100 appear

Satellite imagery shows that at least one building of the Luhansk Machine-Building Plant-100 in the occupied Luhansk region was heavily damaged after a Ukrainian airstrike on April 13.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 10:30 AM • 15892 views
Passed data to Russian special services: Russian agent who served in Zakarpattia for more than a year will stand trial

A Russian agent who served for more than a year in a border guard unit in Zakarpattia and passed information to Russian special services will stand trial for high treason and desertion.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 09:08 AM • 28504 views
A man from Cherkasy and Odesa was trying to "light up" Ukrainian air defense near Cherkasy and Odesa: he was detained

A 47-year-old resident of Cherkasy was detained for collecting and disseminating information about the location of air defense radar stations in Cherkasy and Odesa regions.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 07:17 AM • 20655 views
Not a single house was left standing: Ukrainian Armed Forces show how Russian armed forces destroyed Rabotyne village

the Russian armed forces completely destroyed the village of Robotyne, leaving not a single house standing.

Society • April 15, 06:43 AM • 17525 views
Umerov visits combat units of the Defense Forces in the Eastern sector

Umerov visited combat units in the Eastern sector, where Russian troops are trying to push deeper into Ukrainian positions, concentrating west of Bakhmut, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces are thwarting their plans through courage, training and the use of modern technology.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 06:02 AM • 21808 views
Plus 770 occupants and 6 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 454,420 personnel and 7,180 tanks.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 04:41 AM • 20868 views
Ukraine's Defense Forces strike 22 times at occupants - General Staff

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted 22 strikes against Russian manpower, weapons and military equipment, and destroyed 5 enemy control points and 1 ammunition depot.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 04:18 AM • 20326 views
Enemy advances near Chasovyi Yar and Novobakhmutivka - DeepState

Russian troops advanced in the area of Chasovyi Yar and Novobakhmutivka amid intense fighting west of Bakhmut, according to an updated DeepState map.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:45 AM • 44889 views
Massive explosions in Dnipro - media

Explosions were heard in Dnipro, Ukraine, after the Ukrainian Armed Forces warned of a missile threat to the city.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 03:04 PM • 107735 views
Russians are preparing for provocation at Zaporizhzhya NPP - General Staff

Russians are preparing a false flag provocation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 11:09 AM • 26640 views
Air Force: delivery of Patriot from Germany will take time, but will be carried out as soon as possible

Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense system to protect Ukrainian airspace from Russian air strikes, but the delivery process will take some time.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 10:36 AM • 28891 views
Syrsky: Kremlin has set a goal to capture Chasiv Yar by May 9, measures have been taken to significantly strengthen the Armed Forces brigades with weapons

Russian troops aim to capture Chasiv Yar by May 9, while Ukraine is reinforcing its brigades in the area with ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare to disrupt the enemy's plans.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 08:43 AM • 30339 views
On the 10th anniversary of the ATO, Syrsky thanked the soldiers who stood up to defend Ukraine in the spring of 2014

On the 10th anniversary of the Anti-Terrorist Operation, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi thanked the soldiers who defended Ukraine from Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 06:41 AM • 51946 views
Plus 890 occupants and 5 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 453,650 personnel and 7,174 tanks.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 04:40 AM • 40558 views
Ukrainian air defense system destroys 10 kamikaze drones

Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 10 kamikaze drones launched by Russia on the night of April 14.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 04:14 AM • 47895 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Ministry of Strategic Industries launch the Iron Range project

Ukraine launches the Iron Range project to simplify testing and evaluation of new weapons to speed up their development and delivery to the army.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 02:00 AM • 30765 views
Avdiivka and Bakhmut directions remain the most difficult - Khortytsia JFO spokesman

The Avdiivka and Bakhmut sectors remain the most difficult due to intensified hostile offensives.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 06:59 PM • 39968 views
Not only Patriot: Ukraine works with Germany on additional IRIS-T system

President Zelenskyy announced that Germany would provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense system, and that work is underway to obtain an additional IRIS-T system and missiles for existing air defense systems from Germany.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 05:39 PM • 29889 views
Syrskyi: the situation on the eastern front has escalated significantly, additional reserves have been deployed

The situation on the eastern front has significantly escalated, the enemy has intensified its offensive and is actively attacking positions, prompting decisions to strengthen defense with electronic warfare, air defense, replenishment of drones and anti-tank missiles, and the deployment of additional reserves.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 07:57 AM • 26019 views
Up to 5 million serious weapons could be in the hands of Ukrainians - Interior Minister

In Ukraine, the population has between 1 and 5 million pieces of serious weapons, including automatic rifles, grenades, and mines.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 07:13 AM • 27199 views
Air Force warns of missile threat in Mykolaiv region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about a missile threat in Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 04:49 AM • 59772 views
russia lost 1030 servicemen in 24 hours

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russians lost 1,030 servicemen over the past day.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 04:42 AM • 54941 views
Over the day, russia launched 2 missile strikes, 91 air attacks, and 160 salvo attacks

Over the past day, 97 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 2 missile and 91 air strikes, as well as 160 attacks with multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and settlements in different regions.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 04:35 AM • 61217 views