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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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Enemy UAV shot down in Dnipropetrovs'k region

An enemy drone was shot down by air defense forces in Dniprovskyi district of Dnipropetrovska oblast.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 10:40 AM • 21203 views
Ukraine and Latvia want to launch joint production of artillery shells and drones - Shmyhal

Ukraine and Latvia discussed the launch of joint production of 155-mm shells and drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and Latvia will provide treatment and rehabilitation for wounded Ukrainian soldiers.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:35 AM • 22321 views
Offering fake jobs in Sweden: fraudsters cheated 40 people out of 600 thousand hryvnias

An organized criminal group defrauded 40 people of UAH 600,000 by promising them fictitious jobs in Sweden.

Society • April 4, 09:30 AM • 23787 views
russians use Kinburn Spit for artillery shelling of Ukraine and launching kamikaze drones - Humeniuk

russian troops are using the Kinburn Spit to launch artillery strikes on Ukrainian territory, control the waters of the Dnipro-Bug Estuary, and obstruct shipping in Mykolaiv ports, terrorizing the area.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:29 AM • 22558 views
Prime Minister: Latvia wants to continue to support Ukraine, next package of military aid to be provided this month

Latvia is keen to continue supporting Ukraine, so it is already preparing the next military aid package, which includes logistical items, ammunition and weapons.

Politics • April 4, 08:32 AM • 18646 views
SBU exposes FSB agent in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who adjusted Russian strikes in Donetsk region

The Security Service of Ukraine exposed a Russian agent, a contractor of one of the combat brigades in Donetsk region, who, through his father in Russia, passed coordinates of firing positions and military fortifications to the Russian Federal Security Service, which allowed for targeted air strikes on Ukrainian troops.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 08:21 AM • 24518 views
The Prime Minister of Latvia: "If we want to live in a peaceful Europe, a peaceful Latvia, Russia must lose this war"

The Latvian Prime Minister emphasized that Russia must lose the war against Ukraine for Europe and Latvia to live in peace. It is the duty of the world to help Ukraine win this war for values, freedom, democracy and Ukraine's right to preserve its statehood and identity.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 08:20 AM • 21988 views
The enemy is studying the location of Ukrainian air defense, powerful massive air attacks are not excluded - Yevlash

The enemy is studying the location of Ukrainian air defense and accumulating resources for potential powerful massive air attacks. The defense forces are ready to repel such Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 07:30 AM • 19940 views
Humeniuk on the Onyx at Cape Tarkhankut: "We do not officially confirm this information"

The Ukrainian military cannot confirm reports that Russian troops have deployed Oniks launchers on Cape Tarkhankut in occupied Crimea, but acknowledged that Russia has several such systems on the peninsula, which it periodically redeploys for ballistic and supersonic missile attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 07:03 AM • 31257 views
Ukrainian Air Force confirms shooting down 11 of 20 enemy "shaheeds" at night

Defense forces shot down 11 of the 20 Russian Shahid drones that attacked Kharkiv region overnight.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 06:36 AM • 32044 views
Currency exchange rate for April 4: the dollar fell by 13 kopecks

The National Bank of Ukraine has strengthened the official hryvnia exchange rate against the US dollar by 13 kopecks to 39. 1953 UAH/USD.

Economy • April 4, 06:26 AM • 20199 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 15 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

The aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out 15 strikes against Russian troops, including 14 strikes against the concentrations of personnel, weapons and military equipment, as well as 1 strike against a Russian anti-aircraft missile system.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 04:26 AM • 105015 views
Yevhen Nyshchuk becomes the new director and artistic director of the Ivan Franko Theater

Yevhen Nyshchuk, former Minister of Culture, is appointed as the new artistic director and general director of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater in Ukraine.

Culture • April 3, 09:08 PM • 113060 views
Military equipment redeployment spotted in occupied Crimea

In Crimea, military equipment and warehouses storing supplies for Russian troops were spotted. Their coordinates were passed to the Ukrainian military for possible strikes.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 07:14 PM • 93136 views
General Staff: Russians tried to break through defense in Novopavlivka sector with air support

Over the past day, 54 combat engagements took place on the frontline, with the enemy conducting the most attacks in the Novopavlivka, Avdiivka and Bakhmut sectors, launching 5 missile and 50 air strikes, and using multiple rocket launchers 37 times.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 04:41 PM • 29550 views
First conscripts from border guard detachment demobilized in Zakarpattia

25 conscripts of the Chop border guard detachment were discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 11 of them were recognized for their heroism, resilience and steadfastness during the fighting in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, and were awarded various medals and orders.

Society • April 3, 02:59 PM • 34336 views
This year about 2,300 families took out state mortgages, one third of them at 7%

Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainians have taken out almost 2,300 loans for apartments and 50 loans for private houses totaling almost UAH 4 billion under the "eOselya" program.

Society • April 3, 02:24 PM • 105680 views
Half a million is not needed: Zelensky on mobilization

Ukraine does not need to mobilize half a million people, but the exact number needed will not be announced publicly as russia prepares to mobilize 300,000 additional soldiers on June 1, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 12:56 PM • 77764 views
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Political scientist: Legislative changes are needed to remove unfair competition from procurement for the Armed Forces

Political analyst Viktor Bobyrenko suggests amending the legislation to prevent unfair competition and pressure on new suppliers from firms that previously supplied food to the Ukrainian army but refused to participate in tenders for State operator of the rear.

Politics • April 3, 12:20 PM • 133892 views
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An attempt to help Putin with words, not deeds - a political analyst on Lukashenko's statement about preparations for war

Lukashenko's statement about preparing troops for possible hostilities is most likely an attempt to help Putin with words, not deeds.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 11:35 AM • 117798 views
Latvia approves a new aid package for Ukraine: EUR 9.6 million to be spent on reconstruction and military support

Latvia has approved a package of assistance to Ukraine in 2024, including €5. 3 million for reconstruction and €4.3 million to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the European Peace Fund.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 09:28 AM • 25605 views
eOselya: Odesa RMA compensates defenders for housing worth over UAH 1 million

163 defenders from Odesa region took advantage of the state program of affordable mortgage lending "eOselya", with the regional administration compensating more than UAH 1 million.

Society • April 3, 08:29 AM • 27024 views
"Army of drones" hit 20 Russian tanks in a week - Fedorov

Over the past week, UAV strike companies from the "Army of Drones" destroyed 20 Russian tanks, 39 armored combat vehicles, 66 guns, and 9 warehouses.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 08:07 AM • 51595 views
Brother and sister detained in Kharkiv region who wanted to blow up Armed Forces of Ukraine railroad trains

A brother and sister are detained in Kharkiv region for scouting railroad tracks to help Russian forces plan sabotage against Ukrainian arms supply trains.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 07:21 AM • 22546 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy Russian equipment with Brimstone missiles and drones

Ukrainian special forces used FPV drones and Brimstone missiles to destroy Russian equipment, including tank tractors, infantry fighting vehicles, ammunition depots, and enemy soldiers during the fighting.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 05:00 AM • 95789 views
Plus 710 occupants and 11 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 444,370 personnel and 7,009 tanks.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 04:52 AM • 71250 views
75 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

Over the past day, 75 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline, during which the enemy launched 2 missile attacks, 78 air strikes and 66 attacks on Ukrainian positions and localities from multiple rocket launchers.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 04:40 AM • 33467 views
Ukrainian air defense destroys 4 out of 4 "shaheds" at night

Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 4 Russian Shahed drones launched from Russian territory during a night attack over several regions.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 04:29 AM • 35921 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces carry out 14 air strikes against occupants - General Staff

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted 14 air strikes against the Russian occupants, hitting 1 anti-aircraft missile system, 13 areas of enemy manpower concentration, 6 areas of enemy weapons and equipment, 8 artillery systems, 1 anti-tank system and 1 multiple launch rocket system.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 04:11 AM • 31860 views
UNITED24 fundraising platform recognizes Volodymyr Nosov's contribution to support of Ukraine

Volodymyr Nosov, founder of the WhiteBIT crypto exchange, received a unique award made of limestone and sand from UNITED24 signed by Zelenskyy for his significant donations totaling more than 415 million hryvnias to support Ukraine during the war.

Economy • April 2, 07:05 PM • 55663 views