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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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The Air Force warned of repeated launches of enemy missiles

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of enemy missile launches and the threat of ballistic missile attacks from the Belgorod region of Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:30 AM • 22875 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy five important russian targets in the Tauride sector

The russians fired more than 1,000 artillery shells and carried out 43 air strikes on Ukrainian positions in the Tavria operational area, but the Ukrainian military held their ground and destroyed more than 500 Russian troops and 55 pieces of equipment and weapons.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:22 AM • 21497 views
russians damaged a substation in Lviv region, but there is no shortage in the power system - Ministry of Energy

A transformer substation in Lviv was damaged by Russian shelling, which cut off power to the infrastructure facility. However, the Energy Ministry emphasizes that the situation in the power system is under control.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 08:21 AM • 24175 views
NATO may create a new training center for the Ukrainian Armed Forces - media

NATO plans to open a training center for Ukraine's Armed Forces to help the country adopt NATO standards and increase its support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 07:59 AM • 25665 views
Fire extinguished in Ivano-Frankivsk region as a result of falling russian missile debris

Debris from a downed russian missile caused a fire in an outbuilding on a farm in Ukraine's Ivano-Frankivsk region, which was quickly extinguished by rescuers.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 07:35 AM • 25689 views
There will be more eggs about 17: The Ministry of Defense has updated the procurement system for the Armed Forces

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is implementing a new procurement system in line with NATO standards to eliminate corruption risks in procurement for the Armed Forces.

Economy • February 15, 07:19 AM • 31968 views
13 out of 26 enemy missiles destroyed in the sky over Ukraine

Ukrainian air defense destroyed 13 of the 26 missiles launched by Russian forces overnight.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 07:18 AM • 25722 views
Plus 950 occupants and 9 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 399,090 personnel and 6,442 tanks.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:02 AM • 79847 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 103 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

The General Staff reported that over the past day, Ukrainian aviation conducted 103 strikes on enemy manpower and equipment.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:47 AM • 26494 views
US State Department: limiting Russia's presence in the Black Sea is a major change in strategic positioning in the region

A State Department official said that Russia's loss of 20% of the Black Sea Fleet's ships, including the amphibious assault ship Caesar Kunikov, is a fundamental change in the Russian Navy's limited strategic positioning in the region.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 09:57 PM • 35478 views
Security in the Black Sea has increased: Zelensky reacts to the destruction of the Caesar Kunikov ship

Zelensky thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine for destroying the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov in Crimea and said that Ukraine would continue to clear the Black Sea of Russian terrorist facilities.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 06:18 PM • 127659 views
The Air Force hopes that Ukrainian women will be able to become F-16 pilots

Currently, there are no female F-16 pilots in Ukraine, but the Air Force Command spokesperson hopes this will change in the future.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 05:30 PM • 28491 views
Kharkiv resident sentenced to 15 years in prison: helped the enemy to de-energize Ukraine's power system

A resident of Kharkiv was sentenced to 15 years in prison for passing information about Ukraine's power grids to Russian representatives, helping the enemy to disrupt the country's electricity sector.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 03:12 PM • 23035 views
"Ramstein-19": Umerov outlines priorities, Syrskyi joins as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces for the first time

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine outlined the priorities of the Defense Contact Group meeting, focusing on increasing defense production, drones and technology, and addressing immediate and long-term challenges.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 02:53 PM • 23870 views
Ukraine and the US discuss internal audit reforms and control over military aid

Deputy Defense Minister Yuriy Dzhyhyr met with U. S. representatives to discuss reforming Ukraine's internal audit system, establishing an audit committee in the Defense Ministry, and monitoring the end use of weapons provided by U.S. partners.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 02:52 PM • 22107 views
The kremlin refused to comment on statements about the liquidation of the Caesar Kunikov ship by Ukraine

The Kremlin spokesperson refused to comment on reports that Ukrainian forces had sunk the russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov, referring the question to the russian Defense Ministry.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 12:52 PM • 23824 views
The court again postponed consideration of the appeal against the measure of restraint for Roman Hrynkevych

The Kyiv Court of Appeal postponed the hearing of Roman Hrynkevych's appeal against the preventive measure in the case of UAH 1 billion clothing deals for the Armed Forces to February 29 because the judge is on sick leave.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 12:48 PM • 21480 views
NABU names prerequisites for corruption schemes in the Ministry of Defense in food procurement

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has identified corrupt practices in the procurement of food for the Armed Forces by the Ministry of Defense and recommended strengthening control over food quality and amending procurement legislation.

Politics • February 14, 12:36 PM • 24815 views
More than 70 air strikes per day: Tarnavsky says russian aviation activity on Tauride direction is record-breaking

On February 13, russian occupation forces conducted 73 air strikes in the Tauride sector, the largest number since the beginning of the year, while Ukrainian troops continue to defend themselves and inflict significant losses on russian forces.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 11:59 AM • 21809 views
Creating the illusion of fatigue from the President and Ukraine: Russians in Italy post discrediting posters with Zelensky and his wife

Russians in Italy have put up propaganda posters with images of Zelenskyy and his wife to create the illusion of fatigue with the president and Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 11:34 AM • 24700 views
Air alert across Ukraine due to takeoff of Russian MiG-31K

An air alert was declared across Ukraine after a Russian MiG-31K aircraft capable of carrying Kinzhal missiles took off from an airfield in Nizhny Novgorod region.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 11:24 AM • 25077 views
Occupants concentrated about 50 thousand troops in the Avdiivka sector

The Russians have concentrated about 50,000 troops in the Avdiivka area, threatening Ukrainian supply routes to the city.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 11:21 AM • 22703 views
Destruction of the Russian ship "Caesar Kunikov": preliminary, most of the crew was killed - DIU

Most of the crew members of the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov were killed when the ship was destroyed by Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 11:13 AM • 22359 views
The government has adopted a resolution on international military assistance: the Ministry of Defense says it provides for

The Government adopted a resolution regulating the receipt and use of international military assistance in accordance with the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 10:49 AM • 22332 views
"Cinema for the sake of Victory!": a movie screening for the Guardsmen took place in Kyiv region

The National Guard of Ukraine screened the Ukrainian feature film My Carpathian Grandfather as part of the national tour Cinema for Victory, which aims to unite people around national values and culture despite the war.

Society • February 14, 09:14 AM • 24957 views
"The enemy is spreading information about an offensive in the north. There is no real threat" - Head of Sumy MVA

The head of the Sumy City Military Administration said that there is no real threat of an offensive in northern Ukraine or occupation of Sumy.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 08:41 AM • 25613 views
Russian informant detained for guiding Russian missiles at critical infrastructure in Kharkiv

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a 58-year-old local resident in Kharkiv who was guiding Russian missiles at critical infrastructure facilities and Ukrainian air defense sites.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 08:41 AM • 24718 views
The GRU shows the destruction of the Russian ship Caesar Kunikov

"Magura destroyed Caesar: GUR shows footage of sinking a large amphibious assault ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 08:09 AM • 26622 views
Defense forces repel attacks at Avdiivka and Kupyansk directions despite Russians' numerical superiority - Syrysky

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense visited the soldiers defending the Avdiivka and Kupyansk directions, where Russian troops have a numerical advantage, but the Ukrainian military are doing everything possible to prevent their further advance.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 06:59 AM • 34526 views
Kyivstar and "Come Back Alive" raise UAH 180 million for demining in Ukraine

Kyivstar and "Come Back Alive" raise UAH 180 million for demining in Ukraine.

Society • February 14, 06:49 AM • 30860 views