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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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Potential threat of ballistic missile use in Donetsk region is detected

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

War in Ukraine • February 24, 07:25 PM • 34757 views
Ukrainian Air Force detects movement of attack drones in direction of Dnipropetrovs'k region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports that russian attack drones are moving from Zaporizhzhia region toward Dnipro region.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 07:05 PM • 29855 views
Zelensky awarded the military who participated in the defense of Antonov airport

President Zelenskyy awarded the servicemen who defended Antonov Airport at the beginning of the russian invasion with state awards, including the title of Hero of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 06:47 PM • 27048 views
Zelensky on the downed russian A-50: It is the result of the alliance of Ukraine and partners

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the downing of the russian A-50U long-range radar detection aircraft was the result of Ukraine's alliance with its partners.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 05:51 PM • 24645 views
It lays a solid foundation for partnership: Zelenskyy on security agreement with Italy

Italy and Ukraine signed a long-term security cooperation agreement that lays a solid foundation for a long-term security partnership and defines areas of bilateral cooperation, including military, financial and humanitarian assistance.

Politics • February 24, 04:59 PM • 27874 views
Unknown details of the battle for the strategic airfield in Gostomel published - media

Ukrainian defenders repelled a russian airborne assault on an airfield near Kyiv on February 24, delaying russia's plans to use it as a springboard to seize the capital.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 04:32 PM • 81432 views
Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister discuss providing Ukraine with new air defense systems

Canada and Ukraine discussed the provision of new air defense systems and armored vehicles as part of long-term military assistance.

Politics • February 24, 04:00 PM • 47965 views
The entire crew of 10 russians was killed in the downed A-50 aircraft - a source in the GUR

All 10 members of the russian crew were killed when their A-50U long-range radar detection aircraft was shot down.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 02:41 PM • 59447 views
In Donetsk, the Defense Forces destroyed the russian Solntsepok, the occupiers used chemical weapons again - Tarnavskyi

Ukrainian troops destroyed over 300 Russian servicemen and dozens of military equipment and weapons in the area of responsibility of the Tavria operational and tactical group over the last day, Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi said.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 11:38 AM • 28967 views
Oleshchuk shows how air defense shoots down russian "shahids" on the anniversary of the russian invasion

Ukrainian air defense units shot down 12 Russian Shahid drones and 2 missiles launched during a night attack on February 24, 2024, the Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 11:03 AM • 30306 views
"We are 730 days closer to victory": Zelenskyy arrives in Gostomel on the anniversary of Russia's invasion

On the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Zelenskyy visited Gostomel, where Ukrainian troops held back Russian forces in 2022, and thanked international partners for their support.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 10:38 AM • 70446 views
"Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever before": Stoltenberg on the anniversary of the russian invasion

NATO is already planning to open a Joint Analytical, Training and Education Center in Poland to provide joint training for the Defense Forces and Western allies.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 09:57 AM • 52554 views
The UK will allocate 280 million euros for the purchase and production of artillery for Ukraine

The UK government will provide Ukraine with 280 million euros for the procurement and supply chain for the production of much-needed artillery ammunition.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 09:22 AM • 44178 views
Two years of full-scale war: Umerov calls on Ukrainians for unity on anniversary of russian invasion

On the one-year anniversary of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that Ukraine survived because its army and people stood united against the aggressor.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 09:10 AM • 42775 views
"Ukraine will survive because it is strong and courageous": Scholz on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion

On the one-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed confidence that Kyiv will survive thanks to its strength and courage, as well as the support of its European and global friends.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 08:33 AM • 31055 views
"Our victory is in unity": AFU Commander-in-Chief Syrsky on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of russia

On the second anniversary of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi thanked Ukrainian defenders who are repelling russian attacks and emphasized the need for further unity to achieve victory.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 07:44 AM • 32629 views
The russian army has suffered more than 409,000 personnel losses since the beginning of the invasion in February 2012

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past 2 years of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, russian troops have lost more than 409,000 servicemen, including 770 in the last day, as well as thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 06:39 AM • 35707 views
The Air Force destroyed 12 russian UAVs and 2 X-59 missiles

During the day, air defense destroyed 12 russian Shahed drones and 2 X-59 guided missiles.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 06:13 AM • 37740 views
Over the past day, russia launched 10 missile strikes, 93 air attacks, and 141 salvo attacks

Over the day, 84 combat engagements took place: russia launched 10 missile strikes, 93 air strikes and 141 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, according to a report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 05:54 AM • 38768 views
Verkhovna Rada adopts law to improve social protection of military personnel

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed a bill aimed at strengthening social protection and benefits for military and police officers.

Society • February 24, 04:07 AM • 111521 views
Ukraine has survived: two years ago, Russia launched a full-scale war against our country

On the morning of February 24, 2022, some Ukrainians woke up to shots and the roar of tanks, others to explosions and air raid sirens, and others were woken up by calls and messages: war had broken out.

Society • February 24, 03:53 AM • 109643 views
Air defense shoots down 12 kamikaze drones and 2 missiles, but 1 downed UAV causes destruction in Odesa

Air defense units shot down 12 kamikaze drones and 2 X-59 missiles, but one downed drone caused destruction, fire and casualties in a residential area of Odesa.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 12:34 AM • 33117 views
Air Force detects russian drone over Zhytomyr region

The Air Force of Ukraine spotted an unmanned aerial vehicle moving westward in the central part of Zhytomyr region.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 10:31 PM • 34584 views
Thanks to the underground, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are successfully striking at the occupiers

Local residents provide intelligence that helps the Ukrainian military to launch precise strikes against russian troops in the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 10:25 PM • 33032 views
Syrskyi and Umerov consulted with Cavoli: they discussed the situation at the front and the needs of Ukrainian air defense

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov discussed the current situation at the front and Ukraine's top military priorities during a telephone conversation with Supreme Allied Commander Europe.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 10:24 PM • 69528 views
Ukrainian Air Force detects enemy drones in Kyiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the detection of hostile drones in the Kyiv region, with one drone moving northwest in Makariv district and another constantly changing course in northern Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 09:31 PM • 52417 views
Air Force warns of possible ballistic missile strikes in 3 regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a potential threat of ballistic missiles in Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad regions.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 08:39 PM • 106286 views
Ukrainian military detects russian drones over Chernihiv and Kyiv regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it had spotted enemy drones over Chernihiv and Kyiv regions.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 08:34 PM • 111610 views
Missiles heading for Kropyvnytskyi and Kryvyi Rih are detected

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that they had spotted missiles fired in the direction of the cities of Kropyvnytskyi and Kryvyi Rih.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 08:24 PM • 111369 views
Ukrainian Air Force spots Shahed drones in two regions of Ukraine

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Iranian-made Shahed drones were spotted over parts of Kirovohrad and Kyiv regions.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 08:08 PM • 48889 views