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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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Another plus 910 occupants: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 393,290 personnel and 6,385 tanks.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:05 AM • 26358 views
65 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

65 combat engagements took place along the frontline as Ukrainian troops repelled Russian attacks in many regions, according to a morning report from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 05:01 AM • 32537 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 7 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

The Ukrainian military conducted 7 air strikes on Russian troops, destroying 2 ammunition depots, 2 artillery pieces and 1 logistics center.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 04:56 AM • 30225 views
Times: Nuland wanted to reconcile Zelensky and Zaluzhny

U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland offers to settle the differences between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Zaluzhnyy over Zelenskyy's intention to dismiss the general.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 12:07 AM • 124840 views
Pentagon: we are already cooperating with the new commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi

The Pentagon says it will effectively cooperate with Ukraine's new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after his appointment by President Zelenskiy.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 09:58 PM • 35672 views
Veterans in Australia volunteer to restore Taipan helicopters and hand them over to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

A group of Australian army veterans and engineers volunteered to restore unused Taipan helicopters to give them to the Ukrainian military, but the government said the helicopters were beyond repair.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 09:24 PM • 34362 views
Zelensky held a closed meeting with journalists to explain his decision to dismiss Zaluzhnyi

The President held a closed-door meeting with journalists to explain the reasons for the dismissal of Valeriy Zaluzhnyi as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the appointment of Oleksandr Syrskyi as his replacement.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 09:00 PM • 38273 views
US reacts to personnel changes in the Armed Forces and appointment of Syrsky

The United States says it will effectively cooperate with the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after his appointment by President Zelensky.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 08:05 PM • 39525 views
Zelenskyy: 3135 Ukrainians have been released from Russian captivity so far

President Zelenskiy announces that a total of 3,135 Ukrainians have been released from Russian captivity, including 100 soldiers in the latest exchange, most of whom were defending Mariupol and Azovstal.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:58 PM • 34513 views
Odesa region thanks Zaluzhnyi for two years of protection and welcomes new Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syryskyi - Kiper

The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration thanked the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, for his service and welcomed the appointment of Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:40 PM • 43839 views
Personnel rotation in the Armed Forces: decrees on dismissal of Zaluzhnyi and appointment of Syrskyi published

President Zelensky appointed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing Valeriy Zaluzhny.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:12 PM • 38430 views
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Appointment of Syrskyi instead of Zaluzhnyi: experts tell what to expect from personnel changes

President Zelensky appointed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing Valeriy Zaluzhnyi. Experts expressed mixed opinions on the impact of this change.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 06:50 PM • 310339 views
Ukraine exchanges 100 defenders from Russian captivity, 84 of them are Mariupol defenders

Ukraine brought home another 100 defenders from Russian captivity, including 84 defenders of Mariupol.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 06:40 PM • 50939 views
Zelensky on prisoner exchange: 100 more Ukrainians returned home, most of them are defenders of Mariupol

Zelenskyy announces the return of 100 more Ukrainians from Russian captivity, including the defenders of Mariupol, as part of a prisoner exchange.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 06:26 PM • 46607 views
Ukraine won the Black Sea and winter, but failed to achieve its goals on the ground: Zelensky on the second year of full-scale war

According to President Zelenskiy, Ukraine gained control of the Black Sea and won the winter, but failed to achieve its goals on the ground in the second year of full-scale war.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:43 PM • 35714 views
Zelenskyy's office comments on Zaluzhny's dismissal

President Zelenskyy has decided to renew the leadership of the Armed Forces, including the Commander-in-Chief, to revise the tactics that did not deliver the desired results last year and to prevent stagnation on the front line.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:23 PM • 33782 views
A detailed action plan for 2024 and an effective rotation system: what changes Zelensky expects in the Armed Forces

Zelenskyy expects the Armed Forces of Ukraine to have a detailed action plan until 2024, effective rotations, improved training of soldiers, fair redistribution of Western weapons to the front line, resolution of logistical issues, generals' knowledge of the front line and optimal personnel numbers.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:13 PM • 33453 views
Zelensky to present team to reboot the Armed Forces of Ukraine - Zelensky

President Zelensky said that the new Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, will present a team to reboot the Armed Forces of Ukraine and that 2024 will be successful for Ukraine only if effective changes in defense are made.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:58 PM • 32717 views
Nikopol District Military Administration refutes fake about Russians' alleged digging under the dried-up Kakhovka reservoir

The head of the Nikopol district military administration denied claims that Russians had built a tunnel under the dried-up Kakhovka reservoir and that a sabotage group had infiltrated the region and killed the deputy mayor of Nikopol.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:46 PM • 28757 views
Syrskyi appointed as new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

President Zelenskyy appointed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:43 PM • 29923 views
Russian Il-76 shot down by Patriot air defense system - NewYorkTimes

According to the US media, citing sources in official circles, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a Russian military transport plane IL-76 using the Patriot air defense system.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:38 PM • 28010 views
The decision was made to change the leadership of the Armed Forces: Umerov hints at Zaluzhny's resignation

The head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced the decision to change the leadership of the country's Armed Forces, thanking General Valeriy Zaluzhny for his service during the war with Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:29 PM • 29224 views
A hint of resignation? Zelenskyy and Zaluzhnyy discuss renewal and change of leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Zelenskyy and Zaluzhnyy discussed the renewal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and their leadership.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:05 PM • 26590 views
Head of JFO: Russian missile shot down over Kryvyi Rih district

Ukrainian air defense shoots down a Russian missile over the Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 03:37 PM • 24261 views
Ukraine does not recognise "sentences" in rf, working on return of Ukrainian soldiers from captivity - Lubinets

Ukraine does not recognize the illegal sentences handed down to Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia and is working to protect their rights and return them from captivity.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 03:02 PM • 25345 views
The Economist: Ukrainian kamikaze drones are the weapons of the future

Ukrainian kamikaze drones, which are cheap, easy to operate, and have proven effective against russian troops and equipment, are called the weapon of the future by The Economist.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 02:25 PM • 22086 views
russians open a center for training drone operators in occupied Mariupol - National Resistance Center

The russian occupation forces have opened training centers for drone operators in the occupied cities of Ukraine, such as Sevastopol and Mariupol, to recruit local residents to serve in the russian armed forces.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 12:53 PM • 22318 views
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Lviv Arsenal case transferred to NABU - Prosecutor General's Office

The Prosecutor General's Office has referred the case of an alleged embezzlement scheme in the purchase of ammunition from Lviv Arsenal by the Ministry of Defense to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau for further investigation.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 12:12 PM • 331994 views
The world's first UAV strike companies and operator training: Fedorov on the achievements of the Army of Drones over the year

The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine outlined the achievements of the Army of Drones over the year, including the elimination of unnecessary bureaucracy, the introduction of transparent procurement, and the creation of the world's first companies of attack UAVs.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 11:45 AM • 26159 views
Humeniuk: Situation on the left bank of Kherson region remains quite difficult

The head of the Joint Coordination Press Center of the Southern Ukrainian Defense Forces said that although the situation on the left bank of the Kherson region remains difficult, the presence of the Ukrainian flag in Krynky shows that Ukrainian troops continue to hold their positions and repel Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 10:38 AM • 27247 views