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Armed Forces of Ukraine

Military formation
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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The Ministry of Defense showed how "floating bulletproof vests" are being tested for special units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense is testing two samples of floating modules attached to body armor that can automatically inflate and raise soldiers to the surface if they fall into water.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 01:43 PM • 22107 views
Ukrainian defense forces destroy 5 important enemy targets and 45 units of occupants' military equipment in the Tavria sector - Tarnavskyi

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated more than 380 Russian occupants in the Tavriya sector, destroyed 45 pieces of military equipment, 1 ammunition depot and 5 other important enemy targets.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 12:09 PM • 21577 views
The situation on the Eastern Front is complicated: Syrskyi and Umerov visit positions of brigades on the front line

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov visited the frontline positions on the Eastern Front, where the situation is becoming more complicated due to the threat of an enemy offensive, and made the necessary decisions to strengthen reserves, ammunition and electronic warfare equipment to ensure the sustainability of defense in this area.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 11:30 AM • 55422 views
Average transfer of 147 UAH: one third of Ukrainians regularly donate to the Armed Forces - Deloitte

92% of Ukrainians make donations to help the Armed Forces or those affected by the war, with the average donation amounting to 147 hryvnias, and 33% of Ukrainians donate regularly.

Society • March 13, 10:55 AM • 29340 views
Russians significantly reduced the number of warships in the area of the Crimean bridge - partisans

According to the underground movement ATESH, the Russians have significantly reduced the number of warships in the area of the Crimean Bridge, and only coastal defense ships are on combat duty there.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 10:05 AM • 31852 views
Draft law on mobilization to provide over 300 thousand recruits - FT

The new mobilization law aims to find more than 300,000 recruits to replace the exhausted soldiers currently on the battlefield in Ukraine, according to sources cited by The Financial Times.

Society • March 13, 10:02 AM • 32060 views
MP from Groysman's Ukrainian Strategy transferred almost 400 hectares of state land to a private company: what is known

A deputy from Groysman's Ukrainian Strategy party has transferred almost 400 hectares of state land to a private firm.

Politics • March 13, 09:59 AM • 417608 views
Strengthening the Armed Forces with relevant information: Defense Ministry to cooperate with DeepStateUA

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the DeepStateUA analytical project to ensure data exchange and strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine with relevant information.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 09:29 AM • 26335 views
Air Force reports a missile headed for Odesa region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a missile threat in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 05:51 AM • 31559 views
Russia lost 980 servicemen in 24 hours

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russians lost 980 servicemen over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 05:46 AM • 31391 views
Guided aerial bombs spotted in Donetsk region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports launching guided aerial bombs from tactical aircraft in the Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 02:06 AM • 32572 views
Air Force reports missile threat in several regions of Ukraine

Ukraine announces an air alert in Kharkiv, Dnipro and Donetsk regions due to a missile threat.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 02:04 AM • 30922 views
The 17th rotation of the IAEA mission at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhya NPP took place

The 17th regular rotation of the IAEA mission took place at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on March 12, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 01:17 AM • 28259 views
Repression in the occupied territories: Local people are being sentenced for resistance to the aggressor - Fedorov

In the occupied territories, the authorities punish local residents for expressing opposition, condemning them for allegedly "dissenting" and supporting the Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 12:12 AM • 30525 views
Enemy tactical aviation activity was recorded in the north-east

In the northeastern direction, enemy tactical aviation activity was recorded, which poses a threat of air strikes.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 10:59 PM • 25367 views
Nevelske remains under Ukrainian control despite russia's claims - DeepState

The Ukrainian village of Nevelske remains under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, despite reports of its capture by the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 09:30 PM • 52381 views
Achievements of Ukrainian drones and the situation at the front: Zelensky listens to Syrsky's report

Zelenskyy received reports on the actions of Ukrainian troops on the battlefield, intelligence efforts, and the capabilities of long-range drones against Russian targets.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 07:50 PM • 29547 views
General Staff: Russians intensify offensive in Avdiivka sector

Russian occupants intensified their offensive in the Avdiivka sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 22 attacks over the last day, and a total of 78 combat engagements took place on the Ukrainian front on Tuesday.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 07:18 PM • 32461 views
Not only kamikaze drones: Ukraine is actively developing various robotic systems for the Defense Forces

Ukraine has tested more than 50 robotic ground platforms, including kamikaze drones, demining robots, and unmanned systems for delivering ammunition and evacuating wounded soldiers, and plans to deploy them on the battlefield in the coming months to minimize casualties and counter Russia's numerical superiority.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 05:50 PM • 35544 views
A-50 reconnaissance aircraft reappears over occupied Crimea - media

a russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft was spotted flying over the temporarily occupied Crimea, in particular over Sevastopol.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 05:27 PM • 101124 views
Czech Republic finds opportunity to purchase 200 thousand more artillery shells for Ukraine

The Czech Republic secured an opportunity to purchase an additional 200,000 units of artillery ammunition for Ukraine from third countries.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 05:08 PM • 91876 views
Prices in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia have risen sharply due to the occupiers - National Resistance Center

Prices for essential goods are rising, and salaries for local residents of the russian-occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region are delayed for up to two months due to unemployment.

Society • March 12, 02:31 PM • 23440 views
No formation of enemy "shock fists" in Tavria sector - spokesman

Russian troops are not forming a "striking fist" for a serious breakthrough in the Tauride direction, and the enemy's numbers remain relatively stable despite rotations and reinforcements.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 02:18 PM • 26280 views
The Air Force showed how air defense forces repelled a night attack by the Shahedin

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 17 of 22 Russian kamikaze drones during a night attack on March 12. Some of the drones were destroyed by soldiers of the South Air Command.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 02:13 PM • 24821 views
CIA Director: Ukraine risks losing more territory without new US aid

Without additional military assistance from the United States, Ukraine will face new challenges on the battlefield and will gradually lose more and more territory to Russia, according to senior U. S. intelligence officials.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 01:57 PM • 26025 views
National Guard: Enemy pulls up reserves in Novopavlivka sector

Russian troops are pulling up reserves in the Novopavlivka direction, using marines, special forces, motorized infantry and tank units.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 12:28 PM • 15510 views
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EU and US may help Ukraine buy ammunition from Balkan countries - expert

Ukraine needs Soviet-style ammunition, which can be purchased more cheaply from Balkan countries that have stockpiles, but they refuse to supply directly, so the US and EU can help Ukraine buy it from them.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 12:13 PM • 121694 views
ARMA hands over almost a million dollars found on former head of Chernihiv region's HQC

The National Agency for Finding, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes receives almost USD 1 million of seized funds of the former head of the High Commission in Chernihiv region.

Crimes and emergencies • March 12, 11:53 AM • 25515 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed a Russian Buk missile system and 5 ammunition depots in the Tavria sector

In the Tauride sector, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 44 Russian attacks and destroyed 38 pieces of Russian military equipment, including a Buk-M2 anti-aircraft missile system and 5 ammunition depots.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 10:34 AM • 25227 views
Soldiers of the UAV group of the 3rd Assault Brigade received vehicles from the Vadym Stolar Foundation

Soldiers of the UAV group of the 3rd Assault Brigade received vehicles from the Vadym Stolar Foundation.

Society • March 12, 09:49 AM • 22570 views