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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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Military trucks stuck on the border due to Polish protests - media

According to Internet reports, Polish protesters have been blocking military trucks carrying equipment for the Ukrainian armed forces at the border for three days.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 07:30 PM • 33638 views
The launch of the first Odesa-Chisinau air transfer starts this week - Kiper

Preparations for the launch of the first Odesa-Chisinau flight are underway: ticket offices and shuttle buses are being installed, and the first test flight and ticket sales are opening this week.

Society • February 19, 06:58 PM • 38075 views
General Staff: Defense Forces repel more than 70 Russian attacks, destroy two enemy aircraft and four combat vehicles

Ukrainian troops repelled most of the Russian attacks along the entire front line in Bakhmut, Maryinka, Avdiivka and Zaporizhzhia on Monday, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 05:43 PM • 28201 views
A bill to help Ukraine: Biden ready to meet with House Speaker Johnson

President Biden says he is ready to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss passage of a bill to provide aid to Ukraine and other U. S. allies.

Politics • February 19, 05:32 PM • 27871 views
More than 100 applications received and processed by the Recruiting Center for the Defense Forces in the first week of operation

The Ministry of Defense reported that during its first week of operation, the recruitment center in Lviv processed 107 applications and contacted 13 candidates for vacant positions in specific military units.

Society • February 19, 04:35 PM • 26951 views
Remotely controlled evacuation of the wounded: Ukrainian unmanned transporters FoxTac have been tested

Ukrainian unmanned transporters FoxTac have passed preliminary tests for the remote controlled evacuation of wounded soldiers from the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 04:16 PM • 28936 views
"Will absorb infrared radiation": military developers test fabrics that are invisible to thermal imagers

The Ministry of Defense is testing fabrics that are supposed to absorb infrared radiation to make thermal imaging invisible capes for Ukrainian soldiers.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 02:46 PM • 22529 views
Attempted to break through Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Robotyn: two more militants served with suspicion notices, face life imprisonment

Two Russian soldiers who fought against Ukrainian troops in Zaporizhzhia region in December 2023 were charged with treason and collaboration after being captured.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 02:38 PM • 22795 views
No activity of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups at the border in the last few days - SBGS spokesman

In recent days, border guards have not recorded any enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups, but the threat remains.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 02:34 PM • 19500 views
Tanks, air defense and artillery: over 350 units of Russian military equipment destroyed by the "Army of Drones" in a week

According to Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukrainian drones destroyed more than 350 pieces of Russian military equipment last week, including tanks, armored vehicles, and fuel depots.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 01:59 PM • 21400 views
The destruction of the Russian Caesar Kunikov: a floating crane is likely heading to the ship's sinking site

The floating crane is likely heading to the site where the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov sank off the coast of Crimea to remove its wreckage.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 01:50 PM • 22588 views
White House mulls giving Ukraine longer-range ATACMS missiles - media

The Biden administration is considering providing Ukraine with longer-range ATACMS ballistic missiles that would allow the Ukrainian military to strike deep into occupied Crimea and parts of southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 01:29 PM • 23335 views
Ukrainian Special Forces with HIMARS destroy a russian Lancet launcher

Ukrainian Special Forces destroyed a mobile launcher and storage containers for russian Zala and Lantset drones spotted in the southern direction.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 12:58 PM • 22306 views
Russian armed forces in Zaporizhzhya sector after unsuccessful attempt to attack with armored vehicles switched to usual tactics - spokesman

After unsuccessful attempts to attack with armored vehicles, Russian troops in the Zaporizhzhia sector switched to small assault groups supported by armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 12:49 PM • 21912 views
After Avdiivka, russians try to break through defense at Maryinka and Zaporizhzhia directions - Tarnavskyi

russian occupation forces intensified shelling in the Zaporizhzhia and Maryinka sectors, slightly reducing the number of attacks in the Avdiivka sector.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 12:15 PM • 22885 views
Zelenskyy visits frontline positions of fighters in Kupiansk sector

President Zelenskyy visited the Ukrainian military defending the Kupyansk sector and awarded the soldiers, including the title of Hero of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 11:58 AM • 22558 views
NATO admits that the West was "too optimistic" about the war in Ukraine in 2023

The Chairman of NATO's Military Committee said that Western countries were too optimistic in 2023 that Ukraine would quickly defeat Russia with the weapons and training provided, and that they should now be careful not to be too pessimistic about Ukraine's chances in 2024.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 11:31 AM • 26730 views
We have a problem with ammunition, but the war is entering a phase when unmanned vehicles are fighting - Pavliuk

The commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said that although ammunition is a problem, the war is entering a phase where unmanned vehicles are fighting and destroying about 70% of targets.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 11:09 AM • 24021 views
Trust in the Armed Forces food supply system will increase if orders are fulfilled by companies known to the public - DOT

The DOT believes that trust in the system of supplying the Armed Forces with food will increase if orders are fulfilled by companies known to the public.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 10:33 AM • 46922 views
Ukraine is already adapting infrastructure for F-16 aircraft - Ihnat

Ukraine is adapting its infrastructure to accommodate future F-16s by modifying runways and airfields to support the new aircraft.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 10:23 AM • 29509 views
"Thank you for your work": Syrsky reacts to downing of two russian planes at once

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi thanked the Ukrainian air defense forces for shooting down two russian warplanes that were conducting air strikes on the positions of the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 10:14 AM • 29429 views
Ukrainians donated almost half as much in 2023 as at the beginning of the Great War

In 2023, Ukrainians donated almost half as much money to charities that support Ukraine compared to 2022.

Society • February 19, 10:05 AM • 28337 views
Ukrainian Air Force Commander reports shooting down two more Russian planes in the east

The commander of the Ukrainian Air Force reports the downing of two Russian Su-34 and Su-35S aircraft in eastern Ukraine on February 19.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 09:46 AM • 64319 views
The Center for Countering Disinformation explained why russians hacked Ukrainian social media and posted fakes about the army

russian hackers posted fake news about the actions of the Ukrainian army in Avdiivka on the pages of Ukrainian media to discredit the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 08:45 AM • 26976 views
Groysman's fellow party member, suspected of causing budget losses, sabotages allocation of funds for the Armed Forces - people demand law enforcement intervention

The mayor of Tulchyn, suspected of causing damage to the budget, is accused of deliberately blocking the allocation of funds to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politics • February 19, 08:35 AM • 28306 views
Russia's intelligence agent was preparing attacks on railways and hospitals in Cherkasy region

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian intelligence agent who helped the enemy prepare missile attacks on railways and military hospitals in Cherkasy region by identifying targets.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 08:10 AM • 24516 views
Delaying Western support helped Russia launch an offensive on three fronts simultaneously - ISW

Delays in the provision of Western security assistance to Ukraine allow Russia to launch offensive operations on several fronts at once to put pressure on Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 07:38 AM • 24946 views
Ukrainian troops captured a group of Russians in Zaporizhzhia sector - Head of the NSDC's Central Intelligence Center

Ukrainian troops captured a group of Russians who were trying to advance in the Zaporizhzhya sector.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 07:05 AM • 124248 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces stop occupants' offensive in Zaporizhzhia sector at night

Ukraine's defense forces stopped an attempted Russian offensive in the Zaporizhzhia sector at night, disrupting their plans, destroying equipment and forcing their personnel to flee.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 06:38 AM • 38900 views
Plus 1290 occupants and 1 aircraft: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia's losses in personnel and equipment in Ukraine amounted to more than 403,000 killed and wounded, as well as hundreds of destroyed tanks, aircraft, and other military equipment.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 06:14 AM • 34880 views