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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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Explosions occurred in Odesa

Explosions have been heard in Odesa, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 06:45 PM • 54197 views
russian tactical aviation launches guided bombs in Donetsk region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that russian tactical aviation launched guided aerial bombs in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 06:25 PM • 30059 views
Zelensky: Ukrainian Armed Forces lack ammunition for counteroffensive, only enough for defense

Ukraine lacks ammunition for a counteroffensive against Russia and only has enough for defense, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:19 PM • 42166 views
"We will be able to get a positive vote": Zelensky on the US Congress' decision to help Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expects the US Congress to approve a large-scale military aid package that is crucial to protecting Ukraine from possible Russian counteroffensives.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:07 PM • 38507 views
Ukrainian paratroopers repelled probably one of the most massive attacks in Avdiivka sector - General Staff

Ukrainian troops repelled one of the most massive russian attacks in the Avdiivka sector, destroying 36 tanks, including a modern T-90, and 11 armored personnel carriers that tried to break through Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 03:54 PM • 34970 views
Drones from secondary means, as it was believed at the beginning of the invasion, should become a priority: Association of UAV Schools talks about pilot training

The main thing for a future drone operator is the desire to learn and destroy the enemy.

Society • April 6, 03:22 PM • 35231 views
Volunteers: Serbia and Hungary block transit of camouflage nets for Ukrainian Armed Forces at the border

A team of Ukrainian volunteers was forced to temporarily stop producing camouflage nets and stretchers for the Ukrainian Armed Forces due to Serbia and Hungary's blocking of their transit.

Society • April 6, 01:42 PM • 46933 views
"Slidstvo.info: TCC wanted to issue a summons to a journalist for his investigation of SBU official

TCC employees tried to serve a summons to Slidstvo. info journalist Yevhen Shulhat. According to the agency, an SBU officer may have instructed TCC representatives to serve the summons to the journalist.

Society • April 6, 11:48 AM • 42164 views
Two unmanned aerial vehicles destroyed in Odesa region

This afternoon, Ukrainian troops shot down two Russian Orlan-10 reconnaissance drones in the skies over Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 11:00 AM • 34204 views
The DOT explained why it was forced to refuse the services of one of the food suppliers to the Armed Forces: the supplier did not fulfill its contractual obligations

"The State Logistics Operator refused to provide services to one of the food suppliers to the Armed Forces, as the latter delivered only 25% of the required volume of products in the first week, failing to fulfill its contractual obligations.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:11 AM • 38055 views
Air Defense Forces of the South operate in Odesa region

Air Defense Forces work on enemy reconnaissance drones in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:01 AM • 32198 views
Syrsky: Chasiv Yar remains under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, all enemy attempts to break through to the settlement failed

Chasiv Yar remains under Ukrainian control, despite intense fighting and enemy attempts to break through to the town. Ukrainian forces have achieved some tactical success in the Kupyansk and Lyman directions.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 08:13 AM • 34049 views
Zhytomyr Regional CCC refuted another fake of the Russian Federation about non-payment for a man killed at the front

The Zhytomyr Regional CCC and JV refuted a fake Russian video about a woman being denied benefits for her husband killed at the front, saying that she had not applied to them and that the document in the video did not meet the standards of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Society • April 6, 07:58 AM • 29984 views
ISW: Russia may have lost 5% of all Tu-95s due to Ukrainian air strikes - ISW

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian airfields may have destroyed about 5% of Russia's Tu-95 strategic bombers, dealing a significant blow to Russia's long-range strike capabilities.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 06:45 AM • 28107 views
5 enemy "shaheds" shot down in the sky over Khmelnytsky region at night

Air defense forces shot down 5 Shahid drones over Khmelnytsky region at night, with no damage or casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 06:33 AM • 30653 views
russian troops suffer heavy losses: 790 servicemen killed in 24 hours

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russians lost 790 servicemen over the past day.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:48 AM • 60182 views
During the day, russia launched 14 missile strikes, 107 air attacks, and 137 salvo attacks

Over the past day, 80 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 14 missile strikes, 107 air strikes and 137 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:41 AM • 61485 views
Air alert announced in Kyiv and regions due to possible missile strikes

An air alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions due to possible missile strikes by Russian Tu-95MS aircraft in the north, south, and east of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 01:20 AM • 39103 views
DeepState: Ukrainian troops regain positions near Staromayorsk, but enemy advances near Uman

According to reports, the Defense Forces regained positions near Staromayorske, but the occupiers advanced closer to Umanske.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 12:33 AM • 46371 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces announce an update: Movement of russian UAVs over several regions of Ukraine

Hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were spotted flying in different directions over several regions of Ukraine, including Poltava, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, and Vinnytsia.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 12:18 AM • 34757 views
The enemy is attacking: increased UAV activity in different regions of Ukraine

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were actively moving in various regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, with reports of different directions of movement.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 10:44 PM • 36896 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces detect UAV flying northwest in Poltava region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a drone flying northwest in the east of Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 09:50 PM • 33588 views
Air Force warns of ballistic missile threat in Sumy region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the potential threat of ballistic missiles in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 09:32 PM • 33498 views
russian attack drones headed to Mykolaiv region from the Black Sea

The Ukrainian Air Force informs of new groups of attack drones moving from the Black Sea toward Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 09:06 PM • 29911 views
Air Force warns of threat of drone attack in Dnipropetrovs'k region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about possible drone attacks in Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 08:20 PM • 26404 views
Agronomist to be tried for cooperation with russian occupants in mining fields in Kupyansk

A 57-year-old agronomist who collaborated with the russian occupiers is on trial in Kharkiv region. The 57-year-old man is accused of aiding the aggressor state under Part 1 of Article 111-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 08:07 PM • 26400 views
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Sevotech co-owner Khoroshayev asks Zelensky and Umerov to pick up shells for the Defense Ministry in Slovakia (video message)

The co-owner of the Slovak company Sevotech appealed to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to help bring mortar rounds that were purchased under a contract with Lviv Arsenal for the Ministry of Defense and are now in Slovakia.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 06:30 PM • 207919 views
General Staff: Russians attacked 72 times on Friday, most of them in Avdiivka and Kherson sectors

Over the past day, 72 combat engagements took place on the Ukrainian frontline, with Russian proxies firing in six sectors, most actively in the Avdiivka, Bakhmut, Novopavlivka and Kherson sectors.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 05:23 PM • 35288 views
Soldiers of "Kholodnyi Yar" brigade destroy 2 enemy UAVs "Orlan-10" with "Strela-10" SAM in the east - Pavliuk

Soldiers of the 93rd separate mechanized brigade "Kholodny Yar" destroyed at least 2 enemy Orlan-10 drones using Strela-10 anti-aircraft missile systems in the east.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 04:28 PM • 31546 views
South Korea to provide Ukraine with $12 million for military rehabilitation

South Korea will allocate $12 million for the rehabilitation of the Ukrainian military through the NATO Trust Fund and a $2. 3 billion aid package to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 03:59 PM • 31565 views