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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 Ministry of Defense of Ukraine wins international arbitration for almost UAH 19 million

The International Court of Arbitration has awarded the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine over USD 491,000 after foreign suppliers breached contracts by failing to meet deadlines for delivering goods to the Ukrainian military.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 07:38 PM • 29935 views
Zelensky replaces the Commander of the Armed Forces Logistics Forces, appoints Volodymyr Karpenko

President Zelenskyy has changed the commander of the Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, appointing Volodymyr Karpenko to the post.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:48 PM • 124005 views
General Staff: Defense Forces withstood 73 Russian attacks, 22 in Avdiivka and Novopavlivka sectors

Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in various parts of the frontline and launched air strikes that destroyed Russian aircraft.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:14 PM • 111416 views
Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kherson regions are the most contaminated with explosive devices - SES

The head of the humanitarian demining department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine identified Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kherson regions as the most explosive regions in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 05:24 PM • 27329 views
Syrskyi checked the cohesion and interaction of units in the Avdiivka and Kurakhove sectors

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited the frontline positions in the Avdiivka and Kurakhove sectors to check the work of communications and command and control centers of the units.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 04:57 PM • 27699 views
Finnish Foreign Minister proposes to use proceeds from frozen russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine

The Finnish Foreign Minister suggested using the funds from frozen russian assets to purchase additional weapons and materials for the Ukrainian defense forces.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 04:19 PM • 30281 views
russians are trying to break through Ukrainian defense in the Avdiivka sector - Tarnavskyi

russian occupation forces concentrated their efforts in the Avdiivka sector, trying to storm the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to no avail.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 04:06 PM • 25311 views
Ukraine's Defense Forces destroy 13 russian aircraft in February - Defense Ministry

In February, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 13 russian aircraft, including 10 fighter-bombers, 2 fighters, and 1 long-range radar detection aircraft, making it the worst month for russian pilots since October 2022.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 02:57 PM • 24103 views
Explosions occurred near occupied Simferopol: russians claim to have shot down a drone

The russian Ministry of Defense stated that the explosions in Crimea were allegedly the successful elimination of a Ukrainian drone by the air defense system.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 02:16 PM • 23418 views
Ukrainian hackers attack the largest russian Internet portal Mail.ru

Ukrainian hackers have attacked russia's largest Internet portal Mail. ru, breaking access to the e-mail accounts of some domestic and all foreign users.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 01:56 PM • 23552 views
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Europe has already handed over all surplus shells to Ukraine - expert

Europe has already handed over all surplus shells to Ukraine - expert.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 01:48 PM • 268369 views
russians jam communications in the occupied cities of Ukraine to block the work of partisans

russians jam Internet and telephone communications in the occupied Ukrainian settlements to prevent local residents from sharing information with Ukrainian forces about the movements of Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 01:40 PM • 30978 views
Occupants are trying to seize two settlements in the Bakhmut sector, fighting continues - Yevlash

Russian troops are fighting within the town of Bohdanivka in the Bakhmut sector.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 01:28 PM • 30786 views
Syrskyi names main tasks of Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donetsk region

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the main task in Donetsk region is to hold positions against the enemy's superior forces and destroy their equipment through effective combat operations.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 12:54 PM • 24261 views
Defensive lines are being reinforced near Kyiv - KIISA

Kyiv's defenses are being strengthened by building and reinforcing defensive lines around the capital, conducting military exercises, and improving air defense, public order, and civil protection.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 12:15 PM • 110994 views
"Perfectly worked out operation" - the DIU about the strike on the concentration of Russian forces in Olenivka

Ukrainian troops launched a missile attack on the concentration of Russian troops in Olenivka, Donetsk region, killing 19 occupants.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 10:51 AM • 24344 views
Absence of A-50 in the sky helps to work on Russian planes - Ihnat

The absence of the A-50 long-range radar detection and control aircraft helps Ukraine destroy more Russian fighters.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 10:36 AM • 23917 views
Crimean guerrillas discover two enemy radars in Sevastopol

Crimean guerrillas have discovered two Russian 5H87 radar stations controlling the airspace over the Belbek airfield.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 10:09 AM • 25514 views
The Air Alert app has been updated, but ballistics fly very fast, so it's important to look at all sources, - Ihnat

Ukraine's Air Force has updated its air raid alert app with a new secure algorithm, but warns that due to the threat of ballistic missiles, people must rely on multiple sources of alerts to protect themselves.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:59 AM • 25804 views
MPs from Groysman's party demand to improve assistance to servicemen: details

Deputies in Vinnytsia are demanding additional payments from the city budget for Vinnytsia residents who have joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:52 AM • 362402 views
Russian Federation keeps missile carriers at basing points - Defense Forces of the South

According to the Southern Ukrainian Defense Forces, 2 enemy ships are on combat duty in the Black Sea and 1 ship in the Sea of Azov, while Russian missile carriers remain at their bases.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:52 AM • 23091 views
Budanov on Zaluzhny's dismissal: If everything was fine, why are we where we are?

The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine believes that it is unlikely that Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Valeriy Zaluzhnyy had personal differences.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:36 AM • 29733 views
Three in one morning: Ukrainian Defense Forces "canceled" two more Russian Su-34s

Today, the Ukrainian military destroyed two more Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers in the Avdiivka and Mariupol sectors.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:28 AM • 27800 views
Enemy launches four assaults on Dnipro left bank, suffered losses and retreats - Defense Forces of South

Ukraine's defense forces reported that Russian troops lost 54 soldiers, 8 cannons and various equipment during 4 attempts to storm the left bank of the Dnipro River.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:23 AM • 24981 views
Luhansk region: enemy intensifies aviation influence along the entire frontline - OVA

Russian occupants intensified air strikes along the entire front line in the Luhansk region, hitting villages where civilians remain.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:30 AM • 21148 views
Budanov on the leak of information about the Ukrainian counteroffensive: "We are taking certain measures"

Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov says they are "taking certain measures" after receiving evidence that Russia has learned of Ukraine's plans for a previous counteroffensive.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:24 AM • 22051 views
We live here: Kyivstar and "Come Back Alive" hand over demining equipment

We live here: Kyivstar and "Come Back Alive" hand over demining equipment.

Society • February 29, 07:15 AM • 28933 views
Plus 1150 occupants and 23 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Ukraine's General Staff has clarified Russia's losses since the start of the invasion on February 24: more than 413,760 soldiers were killed, 6,593 tanks were destroyed, and hundreds of pieces of other military equipment were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:39 AM • 26858 views
The situation is particularly tense in the Avdiivka and Zaporizhzhia sectors: Syrskyi visited the combat zone and made a number of decisions

The situation remains complicated in many parts of the frontline, with particularly intense fighting in the Avdiivka and Zaporizhzhia sectors, where Russian troops are trying to capture such localities as Tonenke and Orlivka.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:30 AM • 26534 views
Russian troops' concentration in Olenivka was hit by a missile strike, 19 occupants were killed - General Staff

The Ukrainian military reported a multiple rocket launcher strike on the concentration of Russian troops in Olenivka, Donetsk region, killing 19 Russian occupiers, including a deputy commander, and wounding 12, including a unit commander.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:16 AM • 27383 views