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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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Air Force warns of threat of ballistic missile launch from Crimea

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a threat of ballistic missiles from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 08:52 PM • 105480 views
General Staff: Russians concentrate military efforts on Avdiivka and Novopavlivka directions

Russians focused their military efforts primarily on the Avdiivka and Novopavlivka frontlines, conducting more than half of all attacks in these areas.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 08:06 PM • 30841 views
Russians are pressing absolutely along the entire strip around Avdiivka - Zhorin

Russian troops are increasing pressure along the entire front line around Avdiivka in Donetsk region, continuing their offensive operations.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 07:20 PM • 28348 views
Prime Minister of the Netherlands received a military briefing on the situation at the front - Zelenskyy

The Prime Minister of the Netherlands received a military briefing on the situation at the front from the Ukrainian military leadership during his visit to discuss continued military support.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 03:40 PM • 29391 views
First Casino has paid for a license to continue operations until 2024

This year, the state budget plans to receive UAH 1. 047 billion in license fees from the legal gambling sector.

Business News • March 1, 02:52 PM • 93672 views
russians have deployed almost 100,000 troops and several thousand vehicles to the Liman-Kupyansk direction - Yevlash

According to the spokesperson for the Khortytsia operational and strategic grouping of troops, there are more than 122,000 russian troops, of which almost 100,000 are in the Liman and Kupyansk directions, as well as more than 4,000 pieces of military equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 02:52 PM • 25863 views
Drones are used everywhere, it is crucial for Ukrainians to know how to use them - Fedorov

Vocational schools in 7 regions of Ukraine will introduce a new Civilian Drone Operator curriculum to teach students how to fly drones, which are increasingly used in agriculture, rescue operations, and war documentation.

Society • March 1, 01:32 PM • 29267 views
Rescuers save a man in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, while eliminating the consequences of shelling

Firefighters rescued a 68-year-old man from a burning two-story medical facility in Konstantinovka, Donetsk region, which was hit by Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 12:04 PM • 23938 views
NATO standards in medical support of the Armed Forces: Zelensky signed the law

The law signed by President Zelenskyy introduces NATO clinical protocols and standards in the medical support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politics • March 1, 12:03 PM • 24958 views
Transition to F-16: Ukrainian pilots are already practicing target practice

Ukrainian pilots are practicing tactical strike techniques as part of training for the transition to F-16 aircraft.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 11:24 AM • 24877 views
In the Avdiivka sector, the enemy has some local successes, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces are regaining lost ground - Tarnavsky

The Russian military intensified shelling in the Avdiivka sector, achieving some localized successes, but Ukrainian troops are sometimes regaining lost ground.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 10:48 AM • 37203 views
Guerrillas discover repair base in Yevpatoriya where they repair damaged russian artillery

Guerrillas from the Atesh movement discovered an artillery repair plant in Yevpatoriya, where the occupiers repair damaged artillery, including D-30 howitzers, 152-mm self-propelled guns and various vehicles, which are then sent by train to the front.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 09:58 AM • 25317 views
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Expert: It is necessary to regulate the issue by law so that firms that have previously disrupted tenders of the Ministry of Defense do not participate in them

The security expert believes that the participation of dubious companies in tenders for the supply of food and other goods for the Armed Forces should be excluded at the legislative level to prevent disruption of supplies.

Society • March 1, 09:52 AM • 249837 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces reinforce defensive structures in Kherson region, occupants try to seize foothold in Krynok area - Humeniuk

Ukrainian troops are reinforcing defenses in the Kherson region, while Russian troops continue to try to seize the bridgehead in the village of Krynky through "meat assaults.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 09:27 AM • 26064 views
"Maidan-3": Yusov tells how much Russia spent on special operation

Russia spent $1. 5 billion on the Maidan-3 information operation to spread Russian narratives and influence events in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 08:57 AM • 26938 views
4 "Shaheds" destroyed in the sky over Ukraine at night

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of 4 Shahed attack drones over the territory of Ukraine on the night of March 1.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 07:26 AM • 27982 views
Ukraine to receive 100 more Delair drones from France by summer

By the summer, France will provide Ukraine with 100 additional Delair attack drones.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 07:13 AM • 29348 views
russians lost 920 servicemen per day

According to the Ukrainian military, russia lost more than 900 servicemen in Ukraine over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 06:12 AM • 31998 views
Over the day, russia launched 3 missile strikes, 91 air attacks, and 142 salvo attacks

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 83 combat engagements took place over the past day: russia launched 3 missile strikes, 91 air strikes and 142 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:58 AM • 32620 views
Threat of ballistic missile use in Donetsk region warned

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a threat of ballistic missiles in the Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 01:21 AM • 35457 views
russians retreat in Berdychi during last winter attack

The last winter attack on February 29 by the occupiers in the village of Berdychi in Donetsk region ended in failure.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 01:08 AM • 33141 views
Kyiv City Council increases budget for Kyiv Defender to almost UAH 5 billion

The Kyiv City Council approved an increase in funding for the Kyiv Defender program to almost UAH 5 billion to meet the material and technical needs of the Defense Forces, fund training for UAV operators, provide drones for defenders, and more.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 12:50 AM • 49627 views
The threat of the use of air strikes in the north-eastern direction has been warned

The Ukrainian Air Force reported hostile activity in the northeast of the country.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 10:53 PM • 27610 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces inform about missile threat in Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports a missile threat in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 10:39 PM • 30398 views
Missile threat reported over Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reports a missile threat in Dnipropetrovs'k and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:15 PM • 30188 views
Air Force informs about launch of guided aerial bombs by tactical aircraft in Donetsk region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports launching guided bombs from tactical aircraft in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:45 PM • 32513 views
russian UAV flying from Dnipropetrovs'k region in the direction of Donetsk

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the detection of a drone flying from Dnipropetrovs'k region in the direction of Donetsk.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:40 PM • 29643 views
Commander of the Land Forces told partners about the needs of the Defense Forces

Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk discussed Ukraine's defense needs with his American partners and called for continued military support to restore Ukraine's territorial integrity and reduce Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:07 PM • 28549 views
Hostile drone spotted over southern part of Pavlohrad

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of an unmanned aerial vehicle in the southern part of Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:05 PM • 28077 views
46 new models of weapons for the Armed Forces have been commissioned since the beginning of the year, and the domestic defense industry is increasing production

In the first two months of 2024, Ukraine codified and approved 46 new models of domestically developed weapons and military equipment, which is significantly more than in the same period last year.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:02 PM • 26498 views