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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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Drones are used everywhere, it is crucial for Ukrainians to know how to use them - Fedorov

Vocational schools in 7 regions of Ukraine will introduce a new Civilian Drone Operator curriculum to teach students how to fly drones, which are increasingly used in agriculture, rescue operations, and war documentation.

Society • March 1, 01:32 PM • 29205 views
Rescuers save a man in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, while eliminating the consequences of shelling

Firefighters rescued a 68-year-old man from a burning two-story medical facility in Konstantinovka, Donetsk region, which was hit by Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 12:04 PM • 23909 views
NATO standards in medical support of the Armed Forces: Zelensky signed the law

The law signed by President Zelenskyy introduces NATO clinical protocols and standards in the medical support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politics • March 1, 12:03 PM • 24923 views
Transition to F-16: Ukrainian pilots are already practicing target practice

Ukrainian pilots are practicing tactical strike techniques as part of training for the transition to F-16 aircraft.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 11:24 AM • 24831 views
In the Avdiivka sector, the enemy has some local successes, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces are regaining lost ground - Tarnavsky

The Russian military intensified shelling in the Avdiivka sector, achieving some localized successes, but Ukrainian troops are sometimes regaining lost ground.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 10:48 AM • 37155 views
Guerrillas discover repair base in Yevpatoriya where they repair damaged russian artillery

Guerrillas from the Atesh movement discovered an artillery repair plant in Yevpatoriya, where the occupiers repair damaged artillery, including D-30 howitzers, 152-mm self-propelled guns and various vehicles, which are then sent by train to the front.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 09:58 AM • 25137 views
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Expert: It is necessary to regulate the issue by law so that firms that have previously disrupted tenders of the Ministry of Defense do not participate in them

The security expert believes that the participation of dubious companies in tenders for the supply of food and other goods for the Armed Forces should be excluded at the legislative level to prevent disruption of supplies.

Society • March 1, 09:52 AM • 249789 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces reinforce defensive structures in Kherson region, occupants try to seize foothold in Krynok area - Humeniuk

Ukrainian troops are reinforcing defenses in the Kherson region, while Russian troops continue to try to seize the bridgehead in the village of Krynky through "meat assaults.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 09:27 AM • 26037 views
"Maidan-3": Yusov tells how much Russia spent on special operation

Russia spent $1. 5 billion on the Maidan-3 information operation to spread Russian narratives and influence events in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 08:57 AM • 26917 views
4 "Shaheds" destroyed in the sky over Ukraine at night

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of 4 Shahed attack drones over the territory of Ukraine on the night of March 1.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 07:26 AM • 27945 views
Ukraine to receive 100 more Delair drones from France by summer

By the summer, France will provide Ukraine with 100 additional Delair attack drones.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 07:13 AM • 29318 views
russians lost 920 servicemen per day

According to the Ukrainian military, russia lost more than 900 servicemen in Ukraine over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 06:12 AM • 31984 views
Over the day, russia launched 3 missile strikes, 91 air attacks, and 142 salvo attacks

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 83 combat engagements took place over the past day: russia launched 3 missile strikes, 91 air strikes and 142 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:58 AM • 32564 views
Threat of ballistic missile use in Donetsk region warned

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a threat of ballistic missiles in the Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 01:21 AM • 35325 views
russians retreat in Berdychi during last winter attack

The last winter attack on February 29 by the occupiers in the village of Berdychi in Donetsk region ended in failure.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 01:08 AM • 33111 views
Kyiv City Council increases budget for Kyiv Defender to almost UAH 5 billion

The Kyiv City Council approved an increase in funding for the Kyiv Defender program to almost UAH 5 billion to meet the material and technical needs of the Defense Forces, fund training for UAV operators, provide drones for defenders, and more.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 12:50 AM • 49603 views
The threat of the use of air strikes in the north-eastern direction has been warned

The Ukrainian Air Force reported hostile activity in the northeast of the country.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 10:53 PM • 27597 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces inform about missile threat in Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports a missile threat in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 10:39 PM • 30373 views
Missile threat reported over Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reports a missile threat in Dnipropetrovs'k and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:15 PM • 30169 views
Air Force informs about launch of guided aerial bombs by tactical aircraft in Donetsk region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports launching guided bombs from tactical aircraft in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:45 PM • 32486 views
russian UAV flying from Dnipropetrovs'k region in the direction of Donetsk

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the detection of a drone flying from Dnipropetrovs'k region in the direction of Donetsk.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:40 PM • 29588 views
Commander of the Land Forces told partners about the needs of the Defense Forces

Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk discussed Ukraine's defense needs with his American partners and called for continued military support to restore Ukraine's territorial integrity and reduce Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:07 PM • 28517 views
Hostile drone spotted over southern part of Pavlohrad

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of an unmanned aerial vehicle in the southern part of Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:05 PM • 28060 views
46 new models of weapons for the Armed Forces have been commissioned since the beginning of the year, and the domestic defense industry is increasing production

In the first two months of 2024, Ukraine codified and approved 46 new models of domestically developed weapons and military equipment, which is significantly more than in the same period last year.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:02 PM • 26472 views
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine wins international arbitration for almost UAH 19 million

The International Court of Arbitration has awarded the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine over USD 491,000 after foreign suppliers breached contracts by failing to meet deadlines for delivering goods to the Ukrainian military.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 07:38 PM • 29905 views
Zelensky replaces the Commander of the Armed Forces Logistics Forces, appoints Volodymyr Karpenko

President Zelenskyy has changed the commander of the Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, appointing Volodymyr Karpenko to the post.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:48 PM • 123930 views
General Staff: Defense Forces withstood 73 Russian attacks, 22 in Avdiivka and Novopavlivka sectors

Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in various parts of the frontline and launched air strikes that destroyed Russian aircraft.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:14 PM • 111339 views
Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kherson regions are the most contaminated with explosive devices - SES

The head of the humanitarian demining department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine identified Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kherson regions as the most explosive regions in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 05:24 PM • 27293 views
Syrskyi checked the cohesion and interaction of units in the Avdiivka and Kurakhove sectors

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited the frontline positions in the Avdiivka and Kurakhove sectors to check the work of communications and command and control centers of the units.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 04:57 PM • 27659 views
Finnish Foreign Minister proposes to use proceeds from frozen russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine

The Finnish Foreign Minister suggested using the funds from frozen russian assets to purchase additional weapons and materials for the Ukrainian defense forces.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 04:19 PM • 30220 views