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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 Armed Forces General Staff reports on military losses of the Russian Armed Forces over the day: 930 invaders and dozens of vehicles destroyed

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that as of February 11, 2024, Russia's losses amounted to 395,200 servicemen, 930 more were killed and dozens of pieces of equipment were destroyed over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 07:21 AM • 38483 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 18 Iranian UAVs over Mykolaiv region. Fire in Mykolaiv: one person injured

At night over Mykolaiv region, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 18 attack drones, although the attack caused a fire at an infrastructure facility in the city and injured one person.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 06:09 AM • 39815 views
Ukraine destroys 40 attack drones during night air defense operation

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of 40 attack drones during a night attack on February 11.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 05:43 AM • 40303 views
Shahed drones reportedly moving in the direction of Vinnytsia and Mykolaiv regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones moving in the northern and southern directions of the country.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 12:07 AM • 108289 views
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded a change in the direction of movement of several groups of Shahid drones in different regions

The Ukrainian Air Force has reported changes in the movement of groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones in different regions of the country: some of them are heading northwest of Vinnytsia, west along the border between Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad, and from Kirovohrad to Cherkasy.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 11:50 PM • 71566 views
Ukrainian Air Force reports Shahed groups heading to Cherkasy city

The Ukrainian Air Force reports that groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones are heading to the city of Cherkasy.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 11:11 PM • 51806 views
russia suspends investigation into the sinking of the moscow cruiser

The Investigative Committee of the russian federation announced the termination of the preliminary investigation into the death of the russian cruiser moskva due to the fact that the whereabouts of the suspects are unknown.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 09:37 PM • 38973 views
Enemy UAV group changes course towards Kirovohrad region

Ukraine's Air Force reported that a group of Russian drones changed course and headed toward Kirovohrad region after maneuvering over other regions.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 08:04 PM • 103818 views
Increased activity of enemy drones from the occupied Crimea. Threat in Kherson, Mykolaiv and Dnipro regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported detecting hostile aviation activity in the Sea of Azov: Russia launched Shahed attack drones from Crimea. The threat of using attack drones in Kherson, Mykolaiv and Dnipro regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 07:33 PM • 41151 views
Zelenskyy approves candidates for Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Deputy Chief of the General Staff

President Zelenskyy appointed Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi and Colonel Andriy Lebedenko as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and approved new Deputy General Staffs for Operations, Logistics and Training.

Politics • February 10, 05:34 PM • 36455 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting with the renewed command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

President Zelenskyy announced that he had held important meetings to upgrade Ukraine's defense and security forces and promised changes that would make them stronger.

Politics • February 10, 04:34 PM • 37769 views
Guerrillas "leaked" the coordinates of ammunition, fuel and equipment warehouses used by the occupiers at the Crimean airfield "Novofedorivka"

Ukrainian guerrillas scouted the location of ammunition and fuel and lubricants depots at the Novofedorivka military airfield in the temporarily occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 01:23 PM • 35320 views
Commander-in-Chief Syrsky congratulates Bargylevych on his appointment as Chief of the General Staff

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated Major General Anatoliy Bargylevych on his appointment as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, expressing confidence that his knowledge and experience will be important for victory.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 01:08 PM • 101916 views
Umerov discusses Ukraine's transition to NATO standards with head of NATO mission

Ukraine's Defense Minister discussed the transition of the Ukrainian army to NATO standards with a NATO representative ahead of this year's NATO Summit.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 11:25 AM • 34919 views
Cabinet dismisses Umerov's first deputy, Pavlyuk

The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Oleksandr Pavliuk from the post of First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine due to his transfer to another job.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 10:32 AM • 32867 views
russians are trying to take control of supply routes in the Avdiivka sector - Tarnavsky

The Ukrainian military is working to maintain control over logistics routes in the Avdiivka sector, as russian forces have concentrated shelling there to establish control over supply lines.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 09:48 AM • 32895 views
They discussed priority tasks: Umerov and Syrsky had a phone conversation with the Minister of the French Armed Forces

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine introduced the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to his French counterpart during a telephone conversation, where they discussed the situation at the front and priorities.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 08:53 AM • 34220 views
Occupants attacked Odesa in three waves, four people wounded - Humeniuk

Three waves of Russian drone attacks on Odesa and the Danube region on February 10 resulted in three people being injured and port infrastructure damaged, although air defense systems shot down all nine drones in the first two waves.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 06:07 AM • 33227 views
Ukrainian General Staff: 111 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

Ministry of Defense of Ukraine: 111 combat engagements took place on the frontline over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in several directions.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 05:46 AM • 30452 views
Ukrainian aviation strikes at 5 occupants' concentration areas - General Staff

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian aviation struck 5 areas where Russian troops were concentrated.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 05:34 AM • 28805 views
Umerov and Syrsky talk to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had a telephone conversation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to discuss priorities, the action plan at the front, and the next steps in bilateral cooperation.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 10:36 PM • 36952 views
The President of Ukraine dismissed the Chief of the General Staff and appointed a new Supreme Commander-in-Chief and members of the National Security and Defense Council

Decrees on the new composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff and the National Security and Defense Council and the appointment of Bragilevych as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are published.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 09:23 PM • 35259 views
His unit was the first to destroy the Russian "Dagger": Zelensky on awarding Ageev with the title of Hero of Ukraine

Ukraine's President Zelensky awarded Lieutenant Colonel Vyacheslav Ageev for his unit's destruction of a Russian ballistic missile that Moscow claimed could not be shot down.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 08:12 PM • 29610 views
U.S. Congressional delegation meets with Zelensky in Kyiv: what they discussed

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a bipartisan U. S. Congressional delegation led by Mike Turner to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and thank the United States for its support.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:56 PM • 32446 views
Making up for deficits, shells, weapons: Syrsky and Umerov hold talks with Germany, France and the US

The new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense discussed military assistance from Germany, France, and the United States, including supplies of materials, ammunition, and weapons.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:34 PM • 29800 views
AFU Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi nominates candidates for deputies. Zelensky promises to sign decrees

President Zelenskyy announced that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has appointed his deputies. Deputy Chiefs of the General Staff have also been appointed.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:20 PM • 28453 views
Occupants shoot captured AFU soldiers: prosecutor's office launches investigation

The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into a video showing Russian soldiers shooting an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war during an attack on Ukrainian positions and killing another with a grenade.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:06 PM • 115133 views
I will serve the Ukrainian people: Zaluzhnyi on the title of Hero of Ukraine

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2021-2024, was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine and stated that he feels honored and committed to every defender of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:55 PM • 114402 views
Umerov introduces Syrskyi, as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, to the Bundeswehr inspector

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine introduced the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the German Inspector General during a meeting in which they discussed cooperation, the situation at the front and the needs of the Ukrainian military.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:16 PM • 31169 views
Ukrainian companies receive almost all orders for drone production - Danilov

Ukrainian companies receive almost all government orders for the production of drones to support the country's armed forces.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 04:28 PM • 29086 views