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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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It was hit by a man-portable air defense system and fertilized the soil in the Avdiivka sector: Tarnavsky gives details about the "canceled" Russian helicopter

The Ukrainian military destroyed a Russian Ka-52 helicopter; the helicopter itself crashed in the Avdiivka sector on February 7.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 10:12 AM • 28276 views
Occupants are increasingly using drones on the battlefield - National Guard spokesman

russian troops are increasingly using different types of drones on the battlefield every day. We are talking about FVP drones, Mavic drones, and UAVs with different payloads.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 10:11 AM • 25781 views
Ukrainian Special Forces capture enemy stronghold at a dominant height

Ukrainian special operations forces conducted Operation Hoverla, capturing an enemy stronghold on a dominant height that Ukrainian troops had been unable to take control of for several months.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 10:03 AM • 27040 views
Humeniuk: Occupants in Kherson region have a "commander's embargo" on armored vehicles

The Russians imposed a ban on the use of armored vehicles during assaults in the Kherson region due to previous losses, and now conduct only infantry attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 09:40 AM • 27804 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces shoot down a russian helicopter in the Tauride sector - Tarnavsky

In the Tauride sector, on February 7, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 64 attacks by russian occupation forces, destroyed 34 pieces of russian military equipment, including a helicopter, and neutralized or destroyed 178 unmanned aerial vehicles.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 09:38 AM • 26232 views
Guerrillas find out where Russians keep ships firing missiles at Ukraine

Ukrainian guerrillas have discovered the location of Russian warships involved in massive missile attacks on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 09:19 AM • 29455 views
Russians are trying to break through the defense in the area of Chasovyi Yar - Land Forces

The Russian army is trying to break through Ukrainian defenses in the Chasovyi Yar area of Donetsk region, using drones, artillery and small assault groups.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 08:02 AM • 25880 views
Business Support Council branch proposed to be established in Odesa region

The Odesa Business Club hosted an event where representatives of regional business, the Minister of Economy and the Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration discussed the challenges facing the region's economy and business environment in 2024.

Economy • February 8, 08:00 AM • 29634 views
The DGF sells off the property of Concorde Bank, despite the lack of such a need

The DGF sells off the property of Concorde Bank, despite the lack of such a need.

Economy • February 8, 07:49 AM • 360175 views
Plus 910 occupants and 11 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 392,380 personnel and 6,383 tanks.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 06:00 AM • 29954 views
Infrastructure facility catches fire due to drone debris in Vinnytsia region

The wreckage of a downed drone caused a fire at an infrastructure facility in Vinnytsia region last night.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:54 AM • 33082 views
92 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops repelled 92 firefights in various sectors over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:43 AM • 30845 views
Ukrainian aviation carried out 6 strikes against occupants in a day - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian aviation struck 6 enemy concentration points, according to a report from the General Staff.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:25 AM • 27066 views
Ukrainian air defense destroys 11 out of 17 "shaheds"

Ukrainian air defense destroyed 11 of 17 Iranian Shahed drones launched from Crimea on the night of February 8.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:13 AM • 89070 views
Amid lack of US assistance, Russia is depleting Ukraine's air defense - Kirby

In the absence of U. S. assistance, Russia is taking advantage of Ukraine's gradually depleting air defense systems and ammunition to increase the number of attacks on Ukrainian positions and population centers.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:33 AM • 30932 views
Explosions are heard in Mykolaiv

The explosions occurred in Mykolaiv after the Ukrainian military reported that unmanned aerial vehicles from the Black Sea entered the region on a northern course.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:16 PM • 31648 views
A series of explosions in Odesa region, air defense is working

Air defense systems in Odesa region opened fire on targets as explosions were reported and residents were urged to stay in cover due to drone activity.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 10:24 PM • 30445 views
They talked about supporting Ukraine and a million shells for the Armed Forces: Zelensky met with Borrell

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with EU High Representative Josep Borrell to discuss further EU support for Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression and the priority needs of the Ukrainian defense forces.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:22 PM • 27599 views
Zelensky met with the Speaker and MPs of the Bulgarian National Assembly: details

During the meeting, President Zelenskyy thanked Speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament Rosen Zhelyazkov for Bulgaria's active assistance and support for Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 04:10 PM • 25816 views
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No active departure of people from the occupied Crimea is observed - Mission of the President in the ARC

The occupiers are actively trying to continue the settlement of Crimea by Russians, while repressing and persecuting the pro-Ukrainian population.

Society • February 7, 03:55 PM • 220422 views
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Lawyer: Judge in Liiev case finds no evidence that he benefited from contract with Lviv Arsenal

The investigating judge concluded that the investigation had not provided any evidence of collusion between officials and the director of Lviv Arsenal to embezzle public funds under the defense contract.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 02:13 PM • 211979 views
Not a tip, but "Combat": monobank has a new feature for donating to the Armed Forces of Ukraine when paying bills in cafes and restaurants

Monobank's banking app has a new feature called "Combat" that allows users to make donations to the Armed Forces of Ukraine when paying bills in cafes and restaurants.

Society • February 7, 01:10 PM • 59847 views
Borrell was shown how Ukraine is creating an "Army of Drones"

EU High Representative Josep Borrell visited a Ukrainian company that produces as part of Ukraine's Drone Army program.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:41 PM • 24151 views
NATO standards in medical support of the Defense Forces: The Rada adopted the law

Parliament adopts a law introducing NATO standards in the medical support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including clinical protocols and regulations on pre-hospital care.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:28 PM • 57969 views
Establishment of Unmanned Systems Forces will open up new opportunities in the use of drones - Ministry of Defense

The creation of the new Unmanned Systems Forces will allow the military to better utilize drones for reconnaissance, combat operations, and develop domestic production.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:16 PM • 32412 views
Ukraine is preparing to produce lance-type kamikaze drones - Fedorov

Soon Ukraine will start mass production of kamikaze drones, similar to Russian Lancet drones with a range of up to 40 km.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:15 PM • 28983 views
Free of charge for military: Prometheus pain treatment and rehabilitation center opened in Vinnytsia

A pain treatment and rehabilitation center, Prometheus, has opened in Vinnytsia, providing free assistance to the Ukrainian military using modern equipment and VR technologies.

Society • February 7, 11:40 AM • 24336 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces: Enemy missile is flying towards Kropyvnytskyi

The Ukrainian Air Force warned that an enemy missile that had changed course was headed for Kropyvnytskyi.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:11 AM • 43976 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces warned of an enemy missile: what is known

Ukraine's Air Force has warned that a cruise missile is likely headed for the city of Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:05 AM • 53745 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy 39 units of enemy's equipment in the Tauride sector - Tarnavskyi

In the Tavria sector, Ukrainian troops destroyed 39 units of Russian military equipment and neutralized 159 drones.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 10:45 AM • 30535 views