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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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121 fallen defenders returned to Ukraine

With the assistance of various agencies and the International Committee of the Red Cross, Ukraine returned the bodies of 121 fallen defenders.

Society • March 29, 09:54 AM • 23740 views
Moldova does not confirm information about a Russian missile flying over its territory

Moldova's border police have not confirmed reports that a Russian missile flew over its territory during Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on the night of March 29, saying that their airspace surveillance systems did not record any unauthorized crossing.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 09:41 AM • 22117 views
Chernihiv region: man sentenced to 15 years in prison for collaboration with occupiers

A resident of Chernihiv region was sentenced to 15 years in prison for passing information about Ukrainian soldiers and ATO veterans to russian security forces during the full-scale invasion.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 09:18 AM • 25401 views
Power and water supply stabilized in Dnipropetrovs'k region - Lysak

The efforts of Ukrainian power engineers and utility workers have stabilized electricity and water supply in the Dnipropetrovs'k region overnight after Russian attacks left nearly 50,000 people without electricity and 700,000 without water.

Society • March 29, 09:06 AM • 26870 views
SBU: detained FSB agent who was guiding Russian air bombs at Sumy region

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent who was guiding Russian bombs at Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 08:19 AM • 23834 views
Ukrainian Air Force does not confirm information that enemy missiles flew over Ukrainian territory

The Ukrainian Air Force does not confirm reports of Russian missiles crossing the airspace of other countries.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 08:07 AM • 107756 views
Humeniuk: The situation in the south remains quite tense

The situation remains tense in the area of responsibility of the Southern Operational Command: Russians continue to attack in the Robotyn and Staromayorsk directions with the support of tactical aviation, with long intervals between attacks and active use of various drones for reconnaissance and attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 08:02 AM • 106320 views
Three enemy targets were shot down in Khmelnytsky region at night: no casualties or damage to infrastructure

Three enemy targets were shot down over the Khmelnytsky region during the Russian attack, with no casualties or damage to infrastructure.

Society • March 29, 07:07 AM • 27177 views
Air Force: 84 "Shaheds" and missiles out of 99 destroyed in the skies over Ukraine overnight

84 air targets, including 58 Shahid drones and 26 missiles, were destroyed by Ukrainian air defense systems during a massive Russian missile and drone attack on March 29, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 06:38 AM • 33294 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 14 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces aviation conducted 14 attacks on personnel, weapons, military equipment, control points, air defense facilities, artillery positions and ammunition depots of the Russian occupation forces.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 05:17 AM • 33626 views
Reuters: British company developing electronic warfare drones for Ukraine

The British company Evolve Dynamics is developing electronic warfare-resistant drones for the Ukrainian military to counter Russian jamming tactics.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 10:55 PM • 39756 views
Syrsky and Brown discuss Ukraine's military needs and U.S. assistance

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Brown the needs of the Ukrainian military in the coming months, the necessary assistance from the United States, protection against Russian missile and bomb attacks, the development of fortifications and strategic issues until 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 06:47 PM • 29365 views
The Ministry of Defense wins arbitration for more than UAH 700 million for late delivery of equipment for the Armed Forces

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has won an international arbitration against foreign suppliers, recovering more than UAH 700 million for undelivered or poor-quality military equipment and protective gear.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 05:59 PM • 27217 views
Ukraine has developed a remote complex for demining Ratel Deminer

Ukraine has developed the Ratel Deminer remote demining system capable of detecting and defusing anti-personnel mines such as PFM-1, PMN-4, PMN-3 and PMN-2, which has already been tested for humanitarian demining near Sviatohirsk.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 05:39 PM • 26731 views
The Ministry of Defense is preparing a legislative definition for the concept of "cyber warfare"

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working on a legal definition of "cyberwar" and the recognition of cyberattacks as acts of war to counter systematic cyber threats from Russia and its allies.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 05:19 PM • 26284 views
"Cinema for the sake of Victory!": a movie mobile visited Lviv region

The National Tour "Cinema for Victory!" held a screening in Rudky, Sambir district, Lviv region, showing the feature film Brothers. The Last Confession" with the support of the MHP-Community Charitable Foundation.

Society • March 28, 02:19 PM • 24738 views
Shmyhal: We are making progress in lifting the blockade on the Polish-Ukrainian border

Ukraine and Poland are making progress in lifting the blockade on their border, but the unblocking plan is not being implemented as quickly as we would like, although there are positive trends that need to be maintained and developed.

Economy • March 28, 01:09 PM • 25023 views
A scandalous video with the "head of the TCC in Rivne region" was posted online: AFU responds

The Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will conduct an internal investigation into a video in which the head of the military commissariat in Rivne region allegedly demonstrates inappropriate behavior with women, which was allegedly obtained through secret surveillance.

Society • March 28, 11:43 AM • 27757 views
Deputy Minister of Defense discusses artillery and air defense needs of the Armed Forces with the European Parliament delegation

Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yuriy Dzhyhyr met with the European Parliament delegation and discussed Ukraine's urgent defense needs, including air defense systems, long-range missiles, artillery and ammunition, and thanked the EU for its support in the face of russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 10:43 AM • 23400 views
The first 300 trucks: food supplies to the Armed Forces under contracts signed by the State Defense Department have begun

This week, the first 300 trucks of food for the Ukrainian Armed Forces were delivered under contracts signed by the State Logistics Operator for the second quarter of 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 10:35 AM • 24403 views
Russian intelligence "mole" was detained: disguised as a chaplain he wanted to spy on paratroopers

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian intelligence "mole" in Kyiv who, under the guise of a chaplain, tried to infiltrate Ukrainian paratroopers to spy on their locations, movements, weapons and combat operations in favor of Russian military intelligence.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 10:12 AM • 28912 views
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed video footage of Ukrainian defenders destroying the occupiers

Ukrainian defenders have successfully destroyed Russian military equipment and weapons, as evidenced by video footage released by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 10:09 AM • 52846 views
Occupants intensify reconnaissance with UAVs, try to identify targets for destruction - Humeniuk

Russian troops are stepping up reconnaissance using drones in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions to identify targets for future attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 08:58 AM • 43658 views
Ukrainian company Auto-Region introduces new quality standards in the production of school buses

The Ukrainian company Auto-Region is introducing new quality standards in the production of school buses.

Business News • March 28, 07:52 AM • 60418 views
Plus 780 occupants and 10 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 439,970 personnel and 6,914 tanks.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 05:36 AM • 24708 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces carry out 10 air strikes against Russians in 24 hours - General Staff

Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted 10 air strikes against Russian personnel, weapons, military equipment, air defense systems, electronic warfare stations and unmanned aerial vehicle control centers.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 05:26 AM • 24212 views
Germany will hand over 10 thousand shells to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the coming days

In the coming days, Germany will transfer 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine as part of the first phase of a three-phase ammunition supply plan, with another 180,000 shells to be transferred in the second half of 2024 and another 100,000 in the fourth quarter.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 07:35 PM • 25620 views
russians are trying to break through Ukraine's defense in several directions with the help of aviation - General Staff

On March 27, russian troops launched 7 missile strikes, 60 air strikes, and shelled Ukrainian positions and settlements with multiple launch rocket systems 73 times, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in various regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 06:11 PM • 31637 views
Air Force warns of high-speed target on Dnipro

According to a warning from the Ukrainian Air Force, a high-speed target was detected moving toward the Dnipro River.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 02:12 PM • 22466 views
Ministry of Defense: "Defense Procurement Agency to purchase 4 thousand UAVs through Prozorro

The Ministry of Defense has announced the purchase of 3,000 DJI Mavic 3E and 1,000 DJI Mavic 3 Thermal UAVs through Prozorro, as part of a larger procurement of 20,000 drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 11:35 AM • 27992 views