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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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Branson calls on global businesses to cut ties with russia over invasion of Ukraine

Richard Branson, UNITED24 ambassador and founder of Virgin Group, called on global business leaders to refrain from cooperating with russia, as it fuels Putin's war machine against Ukraine, which defends European values and principles.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 11:03 PM • 70738 views
Air Force informs about missile threat in Kharkiv region

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

War in Ukraine • March 6, 10:07 PM • 28791 views
Olena Kondratyuk: Spain will continue treatment and rehabilitation programs for Ukrainian military

The Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met with the Ambassador of Spain to discuss Spain's continued support for the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers, the provision of engineering equipment, and Spain's readiness to assist Ukraine in security, humanitarian aid, gender equality, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 09:21 PM • 31076 views
Launches of guided aerial bombs in Sumy region are recorded

The Ukrainian Air Force informs about guided bombs in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 08:11 PM • 76738 views
Pavlyuk: Situation at the front is difficult but controlled, russia is throwing everything it can at the assault

russia is doing everything it can to seize as much Ukrainian territory as possible before its presidential election, throwing all possible forces at the assault. Heavy fighting is taking place in several hotspots, such as Avdiivka, Chasovyi Yar, and the Liman direction.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:25 PM • 43928 views
Pavliuk named the conditions under which Ukraine will be able to assemble a "fist" that can turn the tide of war

Ukraine will be able to form a "fist" capable of turning the tide of the war after the audit of the Armed Forces is completed, which will ensure a fair rotation of personnel who have been at the front and those who have not, and will give them the opportunity to rest and regroup.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:24 PM • 30120 views
Pletenchuk: 5 people killed in morning missile attack on Odesa

On March 6, five people were killed in a morning attack on Odesa's port infrastructure by Russians. In addition, there is information about the wounded.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:17 PM • 28142 views
General Staff: Ukrainian Defense Forces withstood 76 attacks on the eastern front

Russian troops continue to advance in six areas of the eastern front, with 76 combat engagements taking place on the Ukrainian front over the past day. In particular, the occupants carried out 18 attacks under the cover of aviation in the Novopavlivka sector and another 20 in the Avdiivka sector.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:29 PM • 29858 views
This year, Ukraine plans to carry out counterattacks - the commander of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Pavlyuk

The Land Forces commander said that Ukraine plans to stabilize the front line and launch a counteroffensive this year to regain lost territory.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:23 PM • 28498 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces burn down occupants' seventh ZOPARK-1 radar in the Liman sector: video

Ukrainian special forces discovered and provided artillery units with targeting instructions to destroy the Russian ZOPARK-1 radar station and its crew in the Liman sector.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:43 PM • 27027 views
NATO and Ukraine discuss how to help and empower Ukrainian women in the Armed Forces

NATO representatives discussed with the Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine the possibilities of assisting and empowering Ukrainian women serving in the country's armed forces.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:29 PM • 29752 views
After the court ruling in favor of the DOT, suppliers of products for the Armed Forces withdrew from the bidding. Zhumadilov calls it coordinated pressure

After the court ruling in favor of the DOT, suppliers of products for the Armed Forces withdrew from the bidding. Zhumadilov calls it coordinated pressure

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:24 PM • 26362 views
Enemy in Luhansk region's TOT settles collaborators in Ukrainians' apartments

Russians in the occupied Luhansk region are settling the families of collaborators in the apartments of Ukrainians who left the city because of the occupation.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 01:58 PM • 24628 views
Fortifications constructed in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia sectors stretch for a considerable distance - Tavria Brigade spokesman

The General Staff demonstrated an extensive system of new engineering fortifications stretching for hundreds of meters along the second line of defense in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia sectors and consisting of dozens of strongholds connected by zigzag trenches.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 01:04 PM • 28240 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa

The explosion occurred in Odesa after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a ballistic missile attack in areas under air alert.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 08:50 AM • 101630 views
The NBU has a soft approach to regulating state-owned banks, unlike private ones - Concord Bank co-founder Sosedka

The NBU has a lenient approach to regulating state-owned banks, unlike private ones, says Concord Bank co-founder Sosedka.

Economy • March 6, 08:36 AM • 32725 views
russia loses 1250 servicemen per day

According to the Ukrainian military, enemy forces lost 1,250 servicemen in Ukraine over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:47 AM • 27584 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 38 of 42 enemy Shahed drones

Ukrainian air defense shot down 38 of 42 russian Shahed drones during a night attack by russia on March 6, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:32 AM • 35560 views
russia launched 4 missile strikes, 106 air attacks, 154 salvo attacks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 86 combat engagements, 4 missile attacks, 106 air strikes and 154 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems by russian troops over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:19 AM • 34801 views
Ukrainian Air Force spots russian drones in the direction of Ternopil

Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about "Shahed" in the direction of Ternopil.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 11:23 PM • 132503 views
Air Force warns of potential ballistic missile strikes

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the threat of ballistic missile attacks from the eastern regions.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 11:00 PM • 118534 views
Several groups of drones spotted in southern Khmelnytskyi and Kharkiv regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the detection of several drones flying in the south of Khmelnytsky and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:46 PM • 100959 views
Ukrainian military spots russian drones over Ukrainian territory

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russian drones were spotted in Ukrainian airspace.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:16 PM • 86790 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of possible drone attacks from the Black Sea

Ukraine's Air Force has warned of possible drone attacks launched from the Black Sea that could affect several regions.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:39 PM • 24916 views
"A clear message for all suppliers": court rules in favor of the State Defense Department on food procurement for the military

The court ruled in favor of Ukraine's state food procurement system, dismissing a lawsuit challenging the contract and confirming the system's plan to supply food to the Armed Forces in accordance with established procedures.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 07:21 PM • 27476 views
The Black Sea has become dangerous for the russian federation: the Ministry of Defense of Britain reacted to the destruction of the ship "sergiy kotov"

The UK Ministry of Defense says the Black Sea is becoming dangerous for russia after Ukrainian forces destroyed the russian patrol ship Sergei Kotov.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 02:42 PM • 23053 views
Syrskyi and Umyerov discussed Ukraine's needs in artillery and anti-aircraft defense with the Minister of Defense of Norway

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discussed with the Minister of Defense of Norway the expansion of cooperation in the defense industry and the urgent military needs of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 01:37 PM • 27945 views
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Expert: It is difficult for Ukraine to buy Soviet-style ammunition in the world because of Russia's influence

Expert: It is difficult for Ukraine to buy Soviet-style ammunition in the world because of Russia's influence.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 12:38 PM • 174627 views
Russian army suffers losses in attempts to strengthen the offensive on the Robotinsky ledge - Likhoviy

The Russian army suffered significant losses in its attempts to strengthen the offensive on the Robotic Arc in the Zaporizhzhya region of Ukraine: three MLRS were destroyed, dozens of other units of the occupier's equipment. In addition, more than 400 soldiers of the Russian army were killed and wounded.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 12:10 PM • 26526 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hold defense in the Tauride sector, destroy 5 important enemy targets - Tarnavsky

While holding the line in the Tauride sector, Ukrainian troops destroyed five important enemy targets.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 11:18 AM • 22888 views