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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 Air Defense Forces shoot down 10 "Shahed" militants in the south

Overnight, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 10 Iranian Shaheed drones sent from the Black Sea to attack Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, most of them over the sea.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:24 AM • 111570 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 15 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

The General Staff reported that over the past day, Ukrainian aviation conducted 15 strikes against enemy forces, destroying 2 Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers and 4 reconnaissance drones.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:01 AM • 31910 views
Russians are advancing in seven directions: most attacks took place in Avdiivka, Novopavlivka and Orikhivske

Russian troops continued to advance in seven directions along the Ukrainian front line, with the fiercest fighting still taking place around Avdiivka.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 06:25 PM • 100323 views
SBU completes investigation into Mriya destruction: Antonov execs face up to 15 years in prison

The former Antonov officials face up to 15 years in prison because their actions led to the temporary seizure of the airfield and the destruction of the An-225 aircraft.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 05:39 PM • 50610 views
Fierce fighting continues in the Bakhmut sector, the enemy is actively trying to push towards Chasovyi Yar - Yevlash

The enemy is actively trying to advance to Chasiv Yar in the Bakhmut sector, using reserves such as Sturm Z, Sturm V, and Akhmat units, but is repelled by Ukrainian forces and loses more than 60% of its equipment.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 02:21 PM • 25747 views
"So that no one doubts": Ukrainian Air Force commander shows photo of burning Russian "Su" fighter-bomber

Commander of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed a photo of a burning Russian "Su" fighter-bomber/.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 02:15 PM • 26953 views
The enemy continues to put pressure on the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, using reserves, aviation and all available weapons - Yevlash

The enemy continues to exert strong pressure on Ukrainian positions in eastern Ukraine, using reserves, aviation, artillery, drones and even camouflage. Nevertheless, over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 275 Russian servicemen, destroyed 73 pieces of military equipment and 59 drones.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 02:11 PM • 25988 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces withdraw from small villages of Stepove and Severne near Avdiivka - spokesman for Tavria military unit

Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from two small villages near Avdiivka, said Dmytro Lykhoviy.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 02:01 PM • 24597 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces stabilize defense line near Tonenke, Orlivka and Berdychiv - Tarnavsky

Ukrainian troops stabilized the defense line in the Avdiivka sector near Tonenke, Orlivka and Berdychiv. Russian troops made an unsuccessful attempt to advance in the areas of Novomykhailivka and Robotyne.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 01:54 PM • 24246 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces shoot down another Su-34 - Oleshchuk

Today, the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down another Russian Su-34 fighter jet in eastern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 01:49 PM • 22842 views
A Russian agent was sentenced to 15 years in prison for pointing an S-300 at a high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia

A Russian agent has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing intelligence that allowed the enemy to launch missiles at a residential building in Zaporizhzhia in October, killing 5 people.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 12:22 PM • 24719 views
Commander-in-Chief Syrsky develops two plans for further actions at the front - Zelensky

Commander-in-Chief Syrsky is developing two plans for further actions at the front - one focused on defense if US aid is not provided, and the other on repelling Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 10:30 AM • 27763 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces know where the enemy deploys Bastion-P coastal missile systems in Crimea - Humeniuk

The Ukrainian Armed Forces know where Russia is deploying Bastion-P coastal missile systems in Crimea, which launch Oniks missiles.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 09:31 AM • 31326 views
Air Force Commander: minus another Russian Su-34 in the eastern direction

Ukrainian defenders "canceled out" another Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber in eastern Ukraine, the commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 09:07 AM • 27302 views
Occupants fired 139 times in Luhansk region yesterday - Lysohor

Over the past day, Russian occupants fired 139 times at Luhansk region, launching 524 shells, while Ukrainian troops repelled more than 20 attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 08:35 AM • 23301 views
Russian drone flies into Moldova during attack

A Russian drone intruded into Moldovan airspace during the February 27 attack on Ukraine and was destroyed by Ukrainian air defense.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 06:01 AM • 120306 views
Another plus 850 occupants: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 411,550 personnel and 6,556 tanks.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 05:48 AM • 109083 views
96 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

Ukrainian troops repelled over 100 attacks in various parts of the frontline, while Russia continued its offensive.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 05:03 AM • 30871 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 9 strikes against the enemy - General Staff

The Ukrainian military conducted 9 air strikes on Russian troops, hitting places of concentration of personnel and equipment, as well as command posts.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 04:56 AM • 29237 views
No hits recorded in Poltava region - head of DEC

The head of the Poltava regional administration said that on the night of February 27, no casualties were recorded in the region as a result of Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 02:35 AM • 28854 views
Sounds of explosions were heard in Poltava

Explosions were heard in Poltava, Ukraine, triggering an air raid alert as ballistic weapons were reportedly used.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 12:12 AM • 29832 views
Russian army occupies Stepove and Pivnichne and advances near Orlivka, Berdychiv and Tonenke: DeepState map

According to DeepState maps, Russian troops have occupied Stepove and Pivnichne in Donetsk region and are advancing near Orlivka, Berdychiv and Tonenke, while 79 combat engagements took place along the entire frontline and Ukrainian forces repelled most attacks in Avdiivka, Maryinka and Kupyansk.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 09:58 PM • 33688 views
Hrynkevych case: court extends detention of elder Hrynkevych

The court extended the measure of restraint for Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych, who is involved in cases of attempted bribery of a SBI officer and supply of low-quality clothing to the Armed Forces, leaving him in custody until March 29.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:59 PM • 32537 views
The Avdiivka, Maryinka and Kupyansk sectors remain the hottest spots in the frontline: Ukrainian General Staff

The General Staff reported that the most intense fighting took place at the Avdiivka, Maryinka and Kupyansk directions, where Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks along the entire frontline over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 05:59 PM • 31664 views
Vinnytsia region: SBU dismantles large-scale scheme of embezzlement of funds for military

In Vinnytsia, law enforcement officers dismantled a large-scale scheme of embezzlement of public funds intended for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine through overpriced contracts for the supply of military equipment worth over UAH 4 million.

Crimes and emergencies • February 26, 03:45 PM • 24602 views
Zaporizhzhia direction: Ukrainian drones destroy 10 Russian ATVs

Ukrainian drone operators from the 1st Separate Tank Siverskaya Brigade destroyed ten Russian drones in the Zaporizhzhya sector over the past week.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 03:14 PM • 27606 views
NABU's suspicion of Pashinsky revealed the truth about Kurchenko's fuel

NABU's suspicion of Pashinsky revealed the truth about Kurchenko's fuel.

Crimes and emergencies • February 26, 02:53 PM • 25106 views
Cyberattack on the Defense Forces: hackers sent malicious code to the military via Signal

The hackers tried to infect military computers with malware through the Signal messenger, but the cyberattack was stopped.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 02:41 PM • 26008 views
HACC arrests Pashynskyi and sets bail at over UAH 272 million

The High Anti-Corruption Court has arrested former MP Serhiy Pashynsky for two months with the possibility of bail in excess of UAH 272 million, who is suspected of misappropriation of oil products.

Crimes and emergencies • February 26, 02:37 PM • 24294 views
The "Defense Procurement Agency" concluded a direct contract with the Swedish company - the Ministry of Defense

The first direct contract was signed between Ukraine and a Swedish manufacturing company during the visit of Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 01:54 PM • 25618 views