Armed Forces of Ukraine

Decrees on the new composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff and the National Security and Defense Council and the appointment of Bragilevych as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are published.

Ukraine's President Zelensky awarded Lieutenant Colonel Vyacheslav Ageev for his unit's destruction of a Russian ballistic missile that Moscow claimed could not be shot down.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a bipartisan U. S. Congressional delegation led by Mike Turner to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and thank the United States for its support.

The new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense discussed military assistance from Germany, France, and the United States, including supplies of materials, ammunition, and weapons.

President Zelenskyy announced that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has appointed his deputies. Deputy Chiefs of the General Staff have also been appointed.

The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into a video showing Russian soldiers shooting an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war during an attack on Ukrainian positions and killing another with a grenade.

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2021-2024, was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine and stated that he feels honored and committed to every defender of Ukraine.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine introduced the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the German Inspector General during a meeting in which they discussed cooperation, the situation at the front and the needs of the Ukrainian military.

Ukrainian companies receive almost all government orders for the production of drones to support the country's armed forces.

The NSDC Secretary is confident that the experience of former Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi will be used to achieve Ukraine's victory over russia.

A spokesperson for the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrsky, who has experience in numerous operations to defend Ukraine, will bring the enemy many "unpleasant surprises.

The first recruiting center for the Security and Defense Forces will be opened in Lviv, which will become a pilot project of a transparent and efficient model for recruiting military personnel to the Ukrainian army.

Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed plans for the development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2024, focusing on logistics, training and unmanned systems.

The Government of Ukraine granted territorial recruitment and social support centers the right to work around the clock during mobilization or martial law.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has temporarily entrusted Oleksandr Porkhun with the duties of Minister of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy presented the Order of the Golden Star to former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi for his leading role in the defense of Ukraine.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine introduced Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thanking the previous commander, General Valeriy Zaluzhny.

Since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has carried out more than 800 chemical attacks, 229 of which, according to the Ukrainian military, occurred in January alone.

A wounded Russian soldier from Tatarstan who got lost was detained by Ukrainian law enforcement and military near Avdiivka.

This week, Russian troops have increased the number of drone attacks in the Tauride sector.

Over the course of the week, the enemy attempted chemical attacks in the Tavria sector about 10 times, using poisonous substances from UAVs, and significantly intensified the use of kamikaze drones.

Law enforcement officers found a cache with grenade launchers, machine guns, assault rifles, ammunition and explosives in an abandoned building in a village in Chernihiv region.

Colonel General Oleksandr Syrsky outlined new tasks for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including clear planning that takes into account the needs of advanced units for modern weapons and the introduction of new technical solutions.

President Zelensky awarded former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi the title of Hero of Ukraine for his outstanding services in protecting Ukraine's state sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In Vinnytsia region, only 11% of local community budgets in 2023 were allocated to improve Ukraine's defense capabilities.

A missile threat is announced in Ukraine after the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K aircraft. An air alert has been declared in all regions.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian agent who installed webcams near the Mykolaiv seaport to monitor Ukrainian warships and merchant ships exporting agricultural products.

Ukraine's Air Force warned that Russian Tu-95 bombers were maneuvering near missile launch lines.

Ukrainian troops continue to repel Russian attacks in Kherson region, with fewer assault attempts and avoiding the use of armored vehicles due to heavy losses.

The Ukrainian military has destroyed 10 of the 16 Shahid drones launched by Russia overnight, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.