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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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Over 90% of Ukrainian enterprises return to pre-war capacities - Shmyhal

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announces that more than 90% of Ukrainian enterprises have resumed operations and are returning to pre-war production levels.

Economy • February 26, 01:48 PM • 24665 views
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Over 500 linguistic examinations on the facts of Russian aggression were conducted last year - Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise

Over 500 linguistic examinations on the facts of Russian aggression were conducted last year - Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 12:19 PM • 186672 views
Ukraine strengthens defense line in Avdiivka sector - Tarnavsky

russian occupation forces have increased the number of ground assaults to a record level over the past two weeks in the Tavria sector, according to the commander of the Tavria operational and strategic group of troops.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 12:07 PM • 26106 views
Large-scale air alert in Ukraine due to the takeoff of an enemy MiG

A missile threat is announced in Ukraine after the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K aircraft. An air alert has been declared in all regions.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 10:45 AM • 112728 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine updated recommendations for journalists on working at military facilities and in combat areas

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have updated guidelines for journalists on working at military facilities and in combat areas under martial law.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 10:40 AM • 68199 views
Defense forces withdraw from Lastochkine village - spokesman for Tavria sector

Ukrainian troops withdrew from the village of Lastochkine to organize defenses along other settlements.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 10:10 AM • 22318 views
Siren in Kyiv sounded due to maintenance, no air alert was announced - Kyiv City State Administration

During the maintenance of the warning system in Kyiv, a siren sounded but no air raid was declared, while air raids were declared in Kirovohrad, Poltava, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 09:50 AM • 53246 views
U.S. Senate staffer passes sniper gear to Ukraine, faces investigation - NYT

A senior U. S. Senate staffer is under investigation for allegedly providing $30,000 worth of sniper equipment to Ukrainian troops and frequently traveling near combat zones against instructions.

Politics • February 26, 09:43 AM • 25854 views
Czech president names Putin's possible goal in war after re-election

Czech President Petr Pavel suggests that Putin will seek full control over the occupied territories after his expected re-election.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 09:37 AM • 31000 views
Ukrainian defenders destroyed almost 12 battalions of Russian invaders over the past week

During the week, Ukrainian defenders destroyed almost 12 Russian battalions, neutralizing more than 200 artillery pieces and 5,750 occupants.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 09:37 AM • 26560 views
Armed Forces of Ukraine to hold training in one of Kyiv's districts to practice defending the capital

The Armed Forces of Ukraine will hold military exercises in the Darnytsia district of Kyiv from February 26 to 28 to practice the defense of the capital.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:53 AM • 53802 views
"Ten years have not broken the will of the Crimean Tatar people" - Mejlis on the day of resistance to Russian occupation of Crimea

Ten years of Russian occupation have not broken the will of Crimeans to nonviolently resist and work for the liberation of Crimea, the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people says.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 07:54 AM • 24826 views
95 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

95 combat engagements took place on the frontline, according to the morning report of the General Staff.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 05:10 AM • 30247 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 9 strikes against the enemy over the last day - General Staff

The General Staff reported that over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian aviation conducted 9 strikes on Russian troops, destroying 3 missiles, 9 drones, and hit 7 personnel locations and 2 anti-aircraft installations.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 05:03 AM • 28273 views
Spiegel: Europe is looking for ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces around the world

Europeans are looking for ammunition around the world as the Ukrainian military needs more to keep fighting and American aid is blocked in Congress.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 04:30 AM • 28928 views
Prosecutor's Office launches investigation into shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war near Bakhmut

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into a video showing Russian soldiers shooting 7 captured Ukrainian prisoners of war near Bakhmut between the villages of Ivanivske and Khromove.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 08:02 PM • 31359 views
Lubinets reacted to the shooting of Ukrainian soldiers by the occupiers in the Bakhmut district

Russian soldiers shot Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered in the Bakhmut district, killing at least seven.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 06:56 PM • 32185 views
Audit in the army: Zelensky told what Syrsky will focus on

President Zelenskyy is conducting an audit of Ukraine's army institutions and reserves to assess weaknesses and ensure that all military personnel are serving at the front.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 06:46 PM • 35660 views
The enemy fired artillery and attacked with drones in Nikopol region: one person was killed

the Russian military fired artillery and attacked Nikopol district with drones, killing one person.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 05:02 PM • 28670 views
Since the beginning of the war, the SBU has discovered 7 types of enemy "bugs" in representatives of the Defense Forces - Malyuk

The Security Service of Ukraine discovered 7 types of remote espionage programs that the enemy installed in the phones of servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to obtain information.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 04:37 PM • 143939 views
Hacker group "UA25" carried out a large-scale attack on Russian servers

The Ukrainian hacker group UA25 carried out a large-scale cyberattack on Russian servers on February 25, obtaining more than 5 terabytes of personal and corporate data.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 03:28 PM • 22807 views
The number is not large: Budanov on the number of soldiers taken prisoner while leaving Avdiivka

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence denied reports that thousands of Ukrainian soldiers were captured during the withdrawal from Avdiivka, saying that the actual number of prisoners was small.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 02:46 PM • 30099 views
"Two weeks": Budanov answers how long the operation to destroy A-50 was being prepared

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said that the operation to destroy the Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft had been prepared for two weeks.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 12:46 PM • 31302 views
In the area of the Tavria Joint Forces Operation Center, the enemy lost dozens of vehicles and almost 300 people over the last day

Ukrainian troops destroyed over 300 Russian troops and dozens of vehicles in the Tauride sector over the last day.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 11:56 AM • 23341 views
Interior Minister: Not a single weapon has left Ukraine illegally in two years of war

The Minister of Internal Affairs said that over the two years of full-scale war, not a single weapon has left Ukraine illegally, praising the great work of Ukrainian security forces.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 11:54 AM • 25598 views
The Swedish and Ukrainian Defense Ministries discussed military cooperation: Umerov noted the effectiveness of the Swedish Archer self-propelled artillery system

The Ministers of Defense of Sweden and Ukraine discussed military cooperation and the effectiveness of Swedish self-propelled artillery systems Archer, which Ukraine is already effectively using at the front.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 11:26 AM • 24626 views
Klymenko: Interior Ministry forces participating in combat operations now make up about 20% of the Defense Forces

Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said that his ministry's forces now make up about 20% of the Ukrainian army and have destroyed more than $5. 5 billion worth of Russian equipment.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 11:13 AM • 26734 views
Sukharevsky: Creation of Unmanned Systems Forces will allow to inflict maximum losses on the enemy

The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the newly created airborne units would be a powerful resource on the battlefield capable of inflicting maximum losses on the enemy and responding asymmetrically to its actions.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 11:08 AM • 23532 views
Seven Ukrainian companies already produce Ukrainian analogs of Lancet - Fedorov

The Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine said that 7 companies are currently producing Ukrainian drones analogous to Lancet, which have successfully passed tests.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 10:54 AM • 23328 views
Fedorov: 90% of all drones used by Ukraine on the battlefield are of domestic production

Deputy Prime Minister Fedorov said that 90% of the drones currently used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the conflict are domestically produced.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 10:41 AM • 24562 views