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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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Ukrainian aviation carried out 7 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

According to the General Staff, on March 4, Ukrainian aviation conducted 7 strikes against Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 05:21 AM • 31419 views
A missile is heading to Kirovohrad region - Air Force

The Air Force has warned of an enemy missile heading for Kirovohrad region.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 06:33 PM • 123237 views
In the Armed Forces of the AFU warned of the threat of ballistics, in Nikolaev heard the sound of an explosion

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat from the south, with air raid sirens sounding in many regions.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 05:36 PM • 118786 views
The enemy tried to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense 27 times in the Novopavlivka sector: situation at the front

In the Novopavlivka sector, enemy attempts to break through Ukrainian troops' defenses were repelled 27 times. There were 68 combat engagements over the last day.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 05:26 PM • 41784 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to expand bridgehead on the left bank of Kherson region - OK "Pivden"

Ukraine's Armed Forces continue to expand and hold positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region, killing 69 Russian occupants and repelling an assault attack the day before.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 12:21 PM • 33008 views
In the Tavriya sector, the intensity of enemy assaults and air strikes slightly decreased in Likhovoye

Following the downing of another Russian aircraft, the intensity of Russian assaults and air strikes decreased somewhat in the Tauride sector of southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 11:08 AM • 29134 views
Enemy aircraft activity decreased in the south - Humeniuk

After several enemy planes were shot down, the head of the Joint Coordination Press Center of the Southern Ukrainian Defense Forces reported that enemy aviation activity in the south had significantly decreased.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 10:42 AM • 29617 views
SSO shows productive working day of drone operators in Donetsk sector

Ukrainian Special Forces drone operators discovered and destroyed several Russian targets in Donetsk, including an ammunition depot, a UAV and a relay station, and eliminated three Russian occupiers.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 07:40 AM • 29557 views
Plus 1160 occupants and 16 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 416,800 personnel and 6,640 tanks.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 05:09 AM • 38279 views
71 combat engagements took place over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 71 enemy attacks in various parts of the frontline as Russia continued to advance.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 05:00 AM • 38585 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces aviation shoots down enemy Su-34 and conducts 8 air strikes on the enemy - General Staff

The General Staff reported that over the past day, Ukrainian aviation struck eight locations where Russian troops were concentrated, shot down a Su-34 fighter-bomber, and destroyed an artillery unit.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 04:50 AM • 38449 views
Zelensky gave Syrsky carte blanche for any personnel changes in the army

The President of Ukraine stated that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has all the authority to make any personnel changes in the army and expects a report from him with proposals for further changes.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 05:33 PM • 35638 views
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down another russian Su-34 in the east

The Ukrainian Air Force shoots down a russian Su-34 fighter jet in eastern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 04:52 PM • 34381 views
Germany donates 50 thousand first aid kits to the Ukrainian Defense Forces

Germany has provided Ukraine with 50,000 first aid kits, which will soon be transferred to the army. In total, Ukraine has contracted half a million first aid kits for the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 03:21 PM • 35478 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces destroy russian ammunition depot on the occupied left bank of Kherson region using a drone

The Ukrainian military destroyed a russian ammunition depot in the occupied town of Oleshky, Kherson region, located on the left bank of the Dnipro River.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 02:50 PM • 32266 views
The Ministry of Defense is testing "floating body armor"

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has begun testing new modular body armor that functions as a life jacket in contact with water to save the lives of servicemen.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 01:49 PM • 28049 views
Over fifty russian attacks repelled in Tavria sector over the last day - Tarnavskyi

In the Tauride sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 53 russian attacks, destroying 336 russian troops and 38 pieces of military equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 01:18 PM • 26897 views
Ukrainian Air Force commander shows video of downed Russian Su-34

The commander of the Ukrainian Air Force showed a video of a downed Russian Su-34 fighter jet that was shot down on March 1, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 12:59 PM • 28068 views
Russian Federation is trying to drive the Defense Forces out of Novomykhailivka, the enemy was destroyed during the assault - General Staff

Ukrainian defenders repelled a Russian attack on Novomykhailivka, destroying enemy infantry and burning their armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 12:30 PM • 26280 views
Russian A-50 aircraft have not appeared over the Sea of Azov for six days - Ihnat

A spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force said that Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft had not been spotted over the Azov Sea for six days.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 10:21 AM • 24326 views
Ihnat about the enemy's massive air raid: The Air Force has received additional tools

A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force said that they have received additional tools to counter Russian aircraft, making the enemy feel less free in the sky.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 09:12 AM • 29699 views
Syrskyi announces personnel decisions regarding commanders on the eastern front

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that he had sent groups of specialists to certain brigades on the eastern front that have problems with personnel training and is forced to make personnel decisions in some cases regarding commanders.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 07:34 AM • 34725 views
Air defense shoots down 14 Iranian Shahed drones and a Su-34 fighter-bomber

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it shot down 14 Shahed and Su-34 drones on the night of March 2.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:19 AM • 35336 views
Over the day, russia launched 9 missile strikes, 100 air attacks, and 161 salvo attacks

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 82 combat engagements took place over the day, in which russia launched 9 missile strikes, 100 air strikes and fired 161 times at Ukrainian troops and settlements from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:05 AM • 35093 views
russians lost 960 troops over the past day

According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russia lost 960 servicemen over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 05:48 AM • 31928 views
Air defense forces destroy 7 out of 8 kamikaze drones over Odesa

Air defense forces in southern Ukraine shot down 7 Iranian kamikaze drones over Odesa region. The 8th hit a part of a 9-story residential building. As a result, 1 person was killed and 7 were injured, including a pregnant woman and a child.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 04:53 AM • 32038 views
Ukrainian Air Force informs about the threat of ballistic missile use in Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a threat of ballistic missile use in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 04:37 AM • 31721 views
Air Force detects movement of KAB to the north of Sumy region

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the discovery of guided aerial bombs near Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 11:35 PM • 35495 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel attack near Tabaivka, russian troops enter Ivanivske and Novomykhailivka - DeepState

The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled a russian attack near Tabaivka, but russian troops advanced to Ivanivske and Novomykhailivka, while the contact line shifted to Heorhiivka.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 11:20 PM • 35065 views
"Shahed" approaching: threat detected in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reports that several groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones are moving toward Mykolaiv and Odesa regions.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 11:04 PM • 34320 views