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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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Shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war: several Russian units are being checked for involvement - Prosecutor General's Office

Several Russian units, including the 328th Regiment of the 104th Division of the Russian Armed Forces and the 345th Regiment of the same division, may have been involved in the shooting of unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war near Krynky in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 08:13 AM • 24688 views
SBU detains enemy informant who was preparing new Russian strikes in Kharkiv region

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an enemy informant who was preparing new Russian strikes in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 07:32 AM • 24955 views
No presence of enemy ships in the Black Sea - Humeniuk

No enemy ships have been spotted in the Black Sea, as they are at their base, according to the head of the Joint Coordination Press Center of the Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 07:29 AM • 23951 views
Explosion occurs in Zaporizhzhia

An explosion occurs in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, following warnings of a potential ballistic missile attack from the east.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 05:50 AM • 31080 views
Plus 850 occupants and 23 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 449,250 personnel and 7,110 tanks.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 04:46 AM • 26683 views
Air Defense Forces destroy 20 of 20 Russian attack drones - Air Force

Ukrainian air defense forces successfully shot down all 20 Russian attack drones launched during the night attack on April 9.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 03:44 AM • 31038 views
Air defense is operating in the Lviv region.

Air defense systems have been operating in Lviv region during an air alert due to the threat of drones, the Lviv Regional Military Administration and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 01:03 AM • 108762 views
Explosion occurs in Poltava region

An explosion has occurred in Ukraine's Poltava region, according to local correspondents and a warning from the Ukrainian Air Force about drone activity in the area.

Society • April 8, 10:53 PM • 30481 views
Estonia and Luxembourg announce new financial assistance for IT coalition to support Ukraine - Ministry of Defense

The IT Coalition formed expert subgroups within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, and Estonia and Luxembourg announced new financial contributions to support Ukraine's IT, communications and cybersecurity capabilities.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 02:03 PM • 21854 views
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DOT may refuse services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces: details

The State Logistics Operator may refuse the services of one supplier to the Armed Forces due to unsatisfactory performance of its obligations by redistributing orders to other companies at the specified prices per set.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 12:53 PM • 138709 views
The Air Force reported the launch of enemy UAVs in Sumy region

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, enemy guided aerial bombs were launched in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 12:13 PM • 77089 views
Incident with a summons for a journalist of Slidstvo.info: The Prosecutor General's Office has initiated criminal proceedings

The Prosecutor General's Office opened a criminal case over an attempt to serve a summons to a journalist of Slidstvo. info for his investigation into an official of the Security Service of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • April 8, 11:53 AM • 28804 views
Pavlyuk: the TP system is not perfect, but "no one will be able to sit out"

The Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Pavliuk, admitted that the system of training is not perfect, but work is underway to improve it. He called on Ukrainians to join the armed forces to confront Russia, as no one will be able to "sit out".

Society • April 8, 11:06 AM • 24836 views
Air Force warns of missile in Kharkiv region

A Russian missile attack triggers an air alert in Ukraine's Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 08:38 AM • 20792 views
"Guided Russian bombs to Sumy region": SBU announces detention of ex-regional FSB agent

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent who was trying to establish the exact coordinates of a military facility of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in order to adjust an enemy air strike on it in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:13 AM • 28787 views
Plus 890 occupants and 13 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 448,400 personnel and 7,087 tanks.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 04:46 AM • 29767 views
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 17 of 24 attack drones and an X-59 missile overnight

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 17 of 24 Russian attack drones and an X-59 missile overnight.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 04:25 AM • 35854 views
On RosTV, the suspects in the Crocus terrorist attack told how they were "going to Kyiv for a million rubles"

Russian state-run TV channel RosTV aired new "interrogations" of the suspects in the attack on the Crocus City Mall, where they claimed that after the massacre they planned to travel to Kyiv for a million rubles each.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 02:15 AM • 34672 views
ISW: Russia accelerates offensive operations along the entire front line

Russia accelerates offensive operations along the entire front in Ukraine despite mounting casualties, forcing Ukraine to cede the initiative on the battlefield due to delays in military aid.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 12:16 AM • 27049 views
Explosions occurred in Kryvyi Rih

In the evening of April 7, powerful explosions occurred in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovs'k region, as a result of a missile strike, but the head of the military administration said that the situation in the city was normal.

Society • April 7, 06:51 PM • 103820 views
Adversary made 26 attacks in Bakhmut sector, attacked from air near Orikhove - General Staff

Over the last day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous enemy attacks in various sectors, including 26 attacks in the Bakhmut sector and 17 attempts to break through the defense in the Novopavlivka sector.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:33 PM • 93915 views
Zelensky discusses the situation at the front with the Chief of Staff, Umerov reports on ammunition

Zelensky discussed the situation at the front and planned further actions with Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, while Defense Minister Umerov reported on the situation with ammunition.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 11:58 AM • 32686 views
We'll see it in the works soon: Syrsky and Umerov reviewed the latest developments from Ukrainian manufacturers

Ukraine's military leadership inspected the latest developments of Ukrainian manufacturers, including ground and airborne drones, robotic mine clearance systems, remotely piloted strike platforms and combat robotic platforms, which will soon be used in operations to achieve tactical and operational goals.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 11:45 AM • 33156 views
Defense forces repel an enemy attack, destroying 17 drones in an anti-aircraft battle

Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 17 russian drones targeting Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Poltava regions during a night attack on April 7, 2024.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 05:13 AM • 47335 views
Enemy forces hit Odesa with a missile: fire and destruction, casualties reported

A missile attack by russian forces on Odesa caused a fire, damaged buildings, and injured a woman who suffered an acubarotrauma.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 05:04 AM • 108774 views
In 24 hours, 820 russian soldiers were killed

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russians lost 820 servicemen over the past day.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:37 AM • 104830 views
russia launched 10 missile strikes, 88 air attacks, and 71 salvo attacks over the day

Over the past day, russia conducted 10 missile attacks, 88 air strikes and 71 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems against Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:19 AM • 80252 views
Syrsky ordered to conduct an investigation into the materials published by Slidstvo.info regarding the summons for the journalist

Based on the materials published by Slidstvo. info, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Army General Oleksandr Syrskyi, ordered an internal inspection of the Commander of the Land Forces regarding the situation with the summons to the journalist for his investigation of an SBU official.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 12:04 AM • 38622 views
russian troops advance in Berdychi and near Verbove - DeepState

russian troops reportedly advanced in Berdychi and near Verbove.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 10:40 PM • 34656 views
Ukrainian Air Force spots UAV groups moving northward from Kherson region through Dnipro region

The Ukrainian Air Force informs that several groups of unmanned aerial vehicles have been spotted moving from Kherson region through Dnipropetrovs'k in a northerly direction.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:51 PM • 35191 views