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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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Demobilization of conscripts to begin next week - MP

The demobilization of conscripts will begin next week and will last until the end of May, MP Oleksiy Honcharenko said.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 11:06 AM • 26655 views
Dnipro region exposes pseudo-volunteer who embezzled over a million hryvnias of donations to the Armed Forces

A pseudo-volunteer was exposed in Dnipropetrovs'k region as having embezzled almost UAH 1 million of donations she allegedly collected for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 10:50 AM • 25842 views
Temporary silence: why "hostile" voices against the DOT have fallen silent

Why have the "hostile" voices against the DOT fallen silent.

Politics • March 27, 10:45 AM • 463698 views
Rocket attacks on Kyiv TV tower and units of the General Staff were prepared: FSB agent group detained

The Security Service of Ukraine detained two FSB agents who were preparing rocket attacks on the Kyiv TV tower, units of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and energy facilities in three regions.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 08:14 AM • 29648 views
Humeniuk on Russia's attack on Kyiv from Crimea: the enemy is looking for ways to put pressure on the population of Ukraine

The Russians are looking for ways to put pressure from the most unexpected directions and are using weapons that will complicate the work of Ukrainian air defense.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 07:45 AM • 23849 views
"Everyone deserves this victory - the fans, the Armed Forces and the national team" - Rebrov on qualifying for Euro 2024

Ukraine's national football team coach Serhiy Rebrov commented on the decisive 2-1 victory over Iceland, which secured Ukraine's place in Euro 2024.

Sports • March 27, 07:15 AM • 24481 views
General Staff: the number of liquidated occupants is approaching 440 thousand

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian occupiers have lost about 439,190 people, 6,904 tanks and thousands of pieces of military equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 06:17 AM • 22700 views
The Ministry of Defense has created a new Logistics Planning Department

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has created a new Logistics Planning Department to formulate long-term procurement plans for food, clothing, fuel and lubricants, and technical equipment for the army to minimize urgent purchases and improve quality and pricing.

Economy • March 27, 12:35 AM • 33984 views
Coalition of Armored Vehicles in Support of Ukraine launched in Warsaw

The first meeting of the Coalition for Armored Vehicles for Ukraine, initiated by Poland and Germany, with the participation of the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden, was held in Warsaw to strengthen the armored vehicle capacity in Ukraine through supply, repair, training and tactical development.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 12:05 AM • 33581 views
The 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the NGU received the award "For Courage and Bravery"

The 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine received an honorary award for courage and bravery from President Zelensky for defending Mariupol and Azovstal.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 10:45 PM • 33683 views
The Air Force urged to wait for experts' conclusions on the type of missiles used by the enemy to attack Kyiv on Monday

According to the Air Force spokesperson, the final version will be provided by experts from a research institute who will examine the wreckage of the missile and will be able to say for sure what Russia used to attack Kyiv on Monday, March 25.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 06:12 PM • 86216 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 50 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most attacks in the Novopavlivka and Lyman sectors

russian troops launched 4 missile and 52 air strikes, fired 43 times at Ukrainian positions and settlements with multiple launch rocket systems, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, while Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks on many fronts.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 05:30 PM • 23549 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy enemy's BUK surface-to-air missile system in Zaporizhzhia sector

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces in Zaporizhzhia sector discover and destroy a Russian BUK SAM using HIMARS.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 03:40 PM • 22448 views
Additional fortifications are being built in Zhytomyr region on the border with Belarus

Additional fortifications are being built on the border with Belarus in the Zhytomyr region to strengthen the defense system with anti-tank ditches, minefields, and concrete structures.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 03:16 PM • 27027 views
Enemy has recently started using more wheeled vehicles at the frontline - National Guard spokesman

In the southern areas, the Russian occupiers are increasingly using wheeled vehicles - buggies and ATVs - for greater maneuverability and faster movement to positions and ammunition delivery due to favorable ground conditions.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 01:58 PM • 23920 views
Attacks on military targets will continue until russians leave Crimea - Yevlash

Ukraine's air force will continue to strike at military targets in Crimea until the russians leave the peninsula and other occupied territories of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:49 PM • 28704 views
Yevlash about the night attack by "Shahed": they flew at bridges and other infrastructure facilities

Last night, 12 enemy "shaheds" from the Kursk region of Russia and Crimea attacked Ukrainian bridges and other infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:35 PM • 30789 views
russians are concentrating their efforts on the Liman direction, using artillery and aviation - Lysohor

The russians took an operational pause in the Kupyansk sector and focused their attacks on the Lyman sector. One of the hottest spots was Bilohorivka, where the enemy tried to find weaknesses in the Ukrainian defense.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 09:41 AM • 24725 views
SBU: FSB saboteurs tried to blow up railroad in Poltava region

Two FSB saboteurs were detained red-handed while attempting to blow up a railroad line in Poltava region by planting an improvised explosive device near the tracks and power supply system.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 09:07 AM • 23285 views
A new batch of Russian military and equipment arrived in occupied Dzhankoy - ATESH

A new batch of Russian soldiers and equipment from the Komi Republic and Yakutia arrived in occupied Dzhankoy, turning it into a logistics center for Russian troops in the Kherson direction.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 08:53 AM • 25126 views
russian troops suffered losses: 770 soldiers killed in 24 hours

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russians lost 770 servicemen over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 05:55 AM • 26685 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 12 enemy UAVs

All 12 attacking Shahed UAVs were shot down by mobile firing groups of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 05:49 AM • 27836 views
Over the day, russia launched 4 missile strikes, 59 air attacks, and 106 salvo attacks

The russian federation launched 4 missile attacks, 59 air strikes and 106 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 05:16 AM • 31661 views
The enemy is attacking: the threat of ballistic missiles from the east has been warned

The Air Force informs of a possible ballistic missile attack from the east.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 01:19 AM • 34038 views
russian drones target Mykolaiv region

The Air Force informs that a group of Iranian-made Shahed drones was launched from the Black Sea in the direction of Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:14 AM • 108458 views
Iftar: Zelensky awards military personnel professing Islam at Muslim holy dinner

President Zelenskyy celebrated Iftar with representatives of the Muslim community, awarded Ukrainian Muslim soldiers and thanked them for their service in defending Ukraine from Russian aggression.

Society • March 25, 11:16 PM • 101954 views
Iranian drones are heading for Kharkiv

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that a group of Iranian Shahed drones is heading to Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 10:26 PM • 31147 views
Umerov and Syrsky met with delegates of the European Parliament, discussed the war with Russia and support for Ukraine

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky met with a delegation from the European Parliament in Kyiv to discuss increased military aid, priority needs such as air defense systems and artillery, and continued training for Ukrainian troops. The EU reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:11 PM • 51660 views
More than 300 thousand subscribers are without electricity: Keeper about the consequences of enemy shelling

In Odesa, more than 300,000 subscribers were left without electricity as of 19:00 due to Russian missile attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 06:11 PM • 30829 views
Enemy attack on Odesa: infrastructure damaged, three women injured

The rocket attack on Odesa damaged civilian infrastructure and injured three women. As for the situation with power supply in Odesa, as of 19:00, more than 300,000 subscribers have no electricity.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 05:35 PM • 26939 views