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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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Forced mobilization of foreigners: the Verkhovna Rada defense committee commented on the likelihood of involving citizens of other countries in the army

The idea of forced mobilization of 100,000 foreigners in Ukraine has no basis at the level of state policy and contradicts the Constitution. Fedir Venislavsky, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, stated that such initiatives have not been considered.

Society • February 3, 11:48 AM • 38157 views
Violation of military rights: where and with what complaints can one turn to

Since January, a single electronic address for appeals to the military ombudsman has been operating in Ukraine. Servicemen and their families can submit complaints by email or through the website.

Society • February 3, 06:30 AM • 134014 views
In Kyiv region, former head of TCC illegally seized 8 cars from enterprises under the pretext of the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The former head of the district TCC in Kyiv region has been notified of suspicion for the illegal seizure of 8 vehicles from enterprises. Damages exceeded 4 million hryvnias, three cars have already been returned to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Society • February 2, 01:11 PM • 5869 views
Near Pokrovsk, Ukrainian drones helped defenders avoid capture: the Air Assault Forces showed a videoVideo

Four Ukrainian servicemen were rescued from enemy captivity near Pokrovsk. Aerial reconnaissance detected an enemy group, and attack drones helped free the prisoners.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 09:53 AM • 5177 views
"WOGON WITHOUT LIMITS 3.0": a joint project of the band BEZ OBMEZHEN and WOG

"WOGON WITHOUT LIMITS 3. 0": a joint project of the band BEZ OBMEZHEN and WOG.

Business News • February 2, 08:20 AM • 2715 views
Want to work – pay: the occupation administration in Luhansk region created a corrupt scheme for access to workPhoto

In occupied Luhansk region, the Russian administration uses a corrupt scheme for access to work, turning the processing of medical documents into a tool of financial pressure. This forces the civilian population to pay over 15,000 rubles for mandatory examinations and tests.

Society • February 2, 12:04 AM • 10679 views
Moscow court has in absentia arrested Ukrainian Navy Commander Oleksiy Neizhpapa: what he was accused of

A Moscow court has in absentia remanded Ukrainian Navy Commander Oleksiy Neizhpapa in custody in connection with the Kerch Bridge explosion on July 17, 2023. He was also charged with organizing drone attacks on Russian regions.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 12:14 PM • 70914 views
Ukraine's Defense Forces hit a repair base and UAV control points in the temporarily occupied territories and in Russia - General Staff

On the night of February 1, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched strikes on Russian military facilities in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and in Russia. A repair base, UAV control points, and personnel concentration areas were hit.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 11:00 AM • 10827 views
Another psychological milestone: Russian troops lost 1 million 240 thousand people in the war in Ukraine

On January 31, Russian troops lost 1090 soldiers and 694 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 1.02.26 amount to 1,240,680 personnel.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 05:22 AM • 4766 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces show defeat of four Russian platoons in Pokrovsk directionVideo

In the Pokrovsk direction, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled a Russian assault, destroying almost four platoons. 80 assault troops were eliminated, two were wounded, and two were taken prisoner.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 01:31 AM • 12903 views
Mostly Crimeans: the names of all who went down with the cruiser "Moskva" have been established

Journalists and volunteers have established the exact number of Russian sailors killed after the strike on the cruiser "Moskva". Most of the victims are residents of Crimea.

Society • February 1, 12:54 AM • 14788 views
A group of children, including an infant and teenagers, have been returned from occupied Kherson Oblast.

A group of children, aged from 8 months to 17 years, have been rescued from occupied Kherson Oblast. Among them are children whom the occupiers tried to deport or deprive of parental rights.

Society • January 31, 02:13 PM • 4065 views
Strengthening medical training and developing medical battalions – Syrskyi held a meeting

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting on preserving the lives and health of military personnel. The development of medical infrastructure and evacuation of the wounded are key priorities.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 11:37 AM • 3938 views
Ukrainian military fully controls Kupyansk-Vuzlovy in Kharkiv region - DeepStateVideo

The settlement of Kupyansk-Vuzlovy in Kharkiv region is fully controlled by the Ukrainian military. Small enemy groups infiltrate, but they are being cleared out.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 06:15 AM • 5068 views
Occupant losses: Russian troops lost 880 soldiers and almost 700 UAVs in a day

On January 30, Russian troops suffered losses of 880 soldiers and 694 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 31.01.26 are estimated at 1,239,590 personnel.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 05:42 AM • 6358 views
Ukraine dedicated a coin to the "Palyanytsia" missile: what it looks like and where to buy it

The National Bank of Ukraine is issuing a commemorative coin "Ukrainian Cotton. Palyanytsia Drone Missile" with a face value of 5 hryvnias. It is dedicated to the first domestic long-range weapon system with a turbojet engine.

Society • January 30, 04:08 PM • 5200 views
Syrskyi met with commanders: discussed tactics and personnel preservation

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with commanders of military units to discuss the operational situation and combat experience. Special attention was paid to maintaining unit control, logistics, and medical evacuation.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 03:22 PM • 3704 views
Publicly humiliated Ukrainians and justified Russia's armed aggression: UOC clergyman detained in Kharkiv

A UOC clergyman was detained in Kharkiv for spreading anti-Ukrainian narratives and justifying Russia's aggression. During searches, over UAH 2.6 million was seized, allegedly obtained for propaganda.

Society • January 30, 02:51 PM • 4626 views
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine will ensure the energy resilience of the capital's Cardiology Center and support the launch of unique pediatric heart treatment technologies - Liashko

Minister of Health Viktor Liashko supported the energy resilience of the capital's Center for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. The implementation of new heart treatment technologies was also discussed.

Society • January 30, 01:27 PM • 2876 views
Zelenskyy: no strikes on energy at night, but Russia reoriented attacks on logistics, damaged warehouses of an American company

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has reoriented its strikes towards logistics rather than energy. In the Kharkiv region, a ballistic missile damaged warehouses of a civilian production facility belonging to an American company.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 11:34 AM • 26564 views
SBU: FSB agents who were preparing terrorist attacks in the center of Odesa with explosives have been detainedPhoto

The Security Service of Ukraine neutralized an FSB agent network that was preparing terrorist attacks in the center of Odesa. Three agents who planned to blow up cars and homes of Ukrainian servicemen have been detained.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 08:18 AM • 3225 views
Ukraine's Defense Forces eliminated another 1,310 occupiers within a dayPhoto

Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,310 occupiers, bringing the aggressor's total losses close to 1. 239 million military personnel. 15 artillery systems, 555 UAVs, and 129 units of automotive equipment were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 04:33 AM • 5499 views
Sloviansk direction: Russian army intensifies pressure around Dronivka, Ukrainian military engaged in positional warfare

In the Sloviansk direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine stopped six attempts by the occupiers to advance. The enemy is intensifying pressure around Dronivka, where Ukrainian defenders are engaged in positional warfare.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 07:17 PM • 3765 views
Participated in the war against Ukraine as part of the Wagner PMC: two Moldovan citizens and one Ukrainian exposed

Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office, two foreign mercenaries and a citizen of Ukraine, who participated in the armed aggression against our state, have been notified of suspicion.

Crimes and emergencies • January 29, 01:36 PM • 3475 views
Fictitious deferrals in the "Oberih" register: an organized group of TCC and AFU officials exposedPhoto

Law enforcement officers have exposed an organized group of officials who illegally entered fictitious information about mobilization deferrals into the "Oberih" register. Fictitious information regarding 54 conscripts was entered into the system.

Society • January 29, 12:30 PM • 13239 views
1000 bodies of fallen soldiers returned to Ukraine - coordination headquarters

1000 bodies of fallen soldiers, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian defenders, have been returned to Ukraine. Law enforcement agencies will identify the repatriated.

Society • January 29, 10:24 AM • 5768 views
Prepared an attack on Sea Baby and Magura naval drones: SBU detained Russian "mole"

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a serviceman of the Ukrainian Navy who turned out to be a Russian informant. He was collecting coordinates for a Russian missile strike on Ukrainian units involved in naval drones.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 09:33 AM • 15537 views
Ukrainian forces shot down two Russian planes in one day: one over the Black Sea

Ukraine's defense forces shot down two Russian aircraft in one day, likely Su-34s. One aircraft was shot down over the Black Sea, the other crashed on Russian territory.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 09:05 AM • 48243 views
Russian occupation losses exceeded 1.23 million people, plus 830 during the day – General StaffPhoto

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on Russian occupation losses as of January 29. 830 invaders were eliminated and a significant amount of equipment was destroyed during the day.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 04:46 AM • 5089 views
Ukraine has received exactly half of the promised IRIS-T systems from Germany

Germany has transferred nine out of eighteen planned IRIS-T systems to Ukraine, fulfilling the 2025 plan. These systems, which include launchers and TRML-4D radars, form the basis of Ukraine's modern layered defense.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:46 PM • 12516 views