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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 is necessary to expand the rights to impose sanctions on unscrupulous suppliers at the legislative level - Venislavsky on the situation with procurement of the State Defense Ministry

Fedir Venislavsky suggested that the right to impose sanctions on suppliers who do not fulfill their obligations to government customers, such as the Ministry of Defense, could be expanded at the legislative level.

Society • March 5, 10:23 AM • 216416 views
Yermak discusses 'extremely urgent' need to strengthen air defense with Biden's national security adviser

Yermak discussed with Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and received assurances that the United States would continue to work to increase funding.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:04 AM • 23727 views
"It is caused by the geographical location": Ihnat explains why it is not always possible to intercept all enemy drones on the approach to Odesa

Due to Odesa's location on the Black Sea coast, it is not always possible to intercept all enemy drones on approach to the city.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 09:16 AM • 24370 views
Ukraine is preparing and adapting airfields to receive F-16s: Ihnat told the details

Ukraine is preparing its airfields to receive and operate F-16 fighter jets by adapting runways and parking lots to accommodate Western aircraft.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 09:08 AM • 22346 views
Russian agent attempted to blow up a post office in Zaporizhzhia: detained

An agent of Russian military intelligence tried to detonate explosives in a post office in Zaporizhzhia, but was detained during a special operation by law enforcement.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:37 AM • 25225 views
The destroyed "Sergei Kotov" was the most modern Russian patrol ship - Ukrainian Navy

Ukraine has destroyed a state-of-the-art Russian patrol ship, the Sergei Kotov, in Ukrainian territorial waters near the Kerch Strait.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:27 AM • 117367 views
Syrskyi took part in talks with the Pentagon chief: they discussed the situation at the front and meeting the needs of the Armed Forces

The Ukrainian commander discussed the situation at the front with the US Secretary of Defense.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 06:30 AM • 27785 views
Plus 1070 occupants and 9 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 419,020 personnel and 6,657 tanks.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 05:47 AM • 44401 views
Air Force confirms downing of 18 out of 22 "Shahed" in Odesa region

Ukraine's Air Force confirms that it shot down 18 of 22 Iranian Shaheed drones launched by Russia over Odesa region overnight.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 05:21 AM • 38232 views
74 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

According to the General Staff's report, 74 combat engagements took place on the frontline over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 05:12 AM • 36536 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 9 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

The Ukrainian military conducted 9 strikes against Russian troops, destroying an enemy missile and hitting the locations of personnel, air defense and artillery.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 05:02 AM • 33940 views
Repeated explosions occurred in Odesa

Air defense systems in Odesa repeatedly exploded while intercepting five waves of attack drones moving toward the city from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 12:03 AM • 37609 views
A series of explosions occurred in Odesa

The explosions occurred in Odesa after enemy drones were spotted approaching the city from several directions.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 10:52 PM • 34506 views
"For the children of Odesa. Burn in hell, orcs": Air Force shows a guided bomb strike on an occupier's facility

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian military facility in the occupied Kherson region, using a guided bomb with the inscription "For the children of Odesa. Burn in hell, orcs!" in response to a Russian drone strike on Odesa that killed 12 people, including 5 children.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 09:29 PM • 133152 views
Zelensky told about the details of meetings with the heads of the GUR, SBU and SZR

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with intelligence chiefs to discuss further destruction of russia's military infrastructure and countering collaborators and sabotage groups.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 06:57 PM • 53284 views
General Staff: Russians advance in six directions, most intense fighting continues in Avdiivka and Novopavlivka

On Monday, Ukrainian troops repelled 63 Russian attacks in six sectors, most of them in Avdiivka.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 05:48 PM • 28315 views
Personnel changes in the military: Zelensky appoints new commander of the Armed Forces Support Forces

President Zelensky replaced Dmytro Hreha with Oleksandr Yakovets as commander of the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 04:57 PM • 25990 views
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At the beginning of the full-scale war, the Ministry of Defense signed contracts for ammunition with all those who claimed to be able to supply it - expert

At the beginning of the full-scale russian invasion, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine signed ammunition contracts with any company that claimed to be able to provide shells due to critical need, but some companies failed to deliver, moving money abroad.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 03:59 PM • 205564 views
russians used chemical weapons against the Defense Forces more than a thousand times

According to the Ukrainian military, russian forces have used tear gas and other chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops more than 1,000 times.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 03:17 PM • 20896 views
For mobilization and more: Shmyhal announced where the money for new needs of the Armed Forces will come from

The Prime Minister said that Ukraine's defense needs will require additional funding this year due to the intensity of the hostilities, and that the government plans to continue auditing defense spending.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 02:36 PM • 21514 views
The Air Force warned of an enemy missile in the direction of Dnipro, explosions were heard in the city

The Air Force warned of an enemy missile heading toward the city of Dnipro.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 01:21 PM • 22678 views
Government is working to make booking parameters fair - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers is working to improve the reservation system to make it fairer.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 01:12 PM • 21973 views
Zelenskyi held a conference call: he heard from Syrskyi about the audit of the Armed Forces and the rotation of brigades

President Zelenskyi held a daily conference call to hear from the Chief of the Armed Forces about the audit of the Armed Forces and the rotation of brigades, grain exports, and rescue operations after the attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 12:52 PM • 23891 views
Occupants deploy combat helicopters on the territory of Azovstal

Partisans reported that Russian troops are using the ruins of the Azovstal metallurgical plant in Mariupol to deploy combat aircraft.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 12:25 PM • 20800 views
Almost 40 anti-tank mines and 10 improvised explosive devices: cache of Russian military ammunition discovered in Sumy region

SBI officers found a cache with almost 40 anti-tank mines and 10 improvised explosive devices left by Russian troops near the border in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 12:00 PM • 22122 views
A captured police officer was tortured: the head and employees of the Olenivska colony were served with a notice of suspicion

The head and staff of the Olenivska colony in Donetsk region were served with a notice of suspicion for torturing a captured Ukrainian policeman.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 11:28 AM • 26705 views
Ihnat: Enemy has reduced the activity of aviation using UAVs

A spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force said that after downing more than 10 Russian aircraft in February, the Russians have reduced the use of guided bombs, but air strikes continue.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 10:35 AM • 23729 views
Russian military intelligence agent exposed in Dnipro for passing information on Ukrainian Armed Forces movement and location of military enlistment offices

In Dnipro, a Russian military intelligence agent was exposed who was passing information about the movements of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the location of military commissariats to Russian supervisors.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 08:24 AM • 55092 views
Plus 1150 occupants and 8 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 417,950 personnel and 6,648 tanks.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 05:44 AM • 100745 views
Ukrainian General Staff: 78 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled over 70 attacks by Russian troops along the contact line.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 05:26 AM • 34680 views