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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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Plus 910 occupants and 11 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 392,380 personnel and 6,383 tanks.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 06:00 AM • 29961 views
Infrastructure facility catches fire due to drone debris in Vinnytsia region

The wreckage of a downed drone caused a fire at an infrastructure facility in Vinnytsia region last night.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:54 AM • 33097 views
92 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops repelled 92 firefights in various sectors over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:43 AM • 30863 views
Ukrainian aviation carried out 6 strikes against occupants in a day - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian aviation struck 6 enemy concentration points, according to a report from the General Staff.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:25 AM • 27075 views
Ukrainian air defense destroys 11 out of 17 "shaheds"

Ukrainian air defense destroyed 11 of 17 Iranian Shahed drones launched from Crimea on the night of February 8.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:13 AM • 89092 views
Amid lack of US assistance, Russia is depleting Ukraine's air defense - Kirby

In the absence of U. S. assistance, Russia is taking advantage of Ukraine's gradually depleting air defense systems and ammunition to increase the number of attacks on Ukrainian positions and population centers.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:33 AM • 30950 views
Explosions are heard in Mykolaiv

The explosions occurred in Mykolaiv after the Ukrainian military reported that unmanned aerial vehicles from the Black Sea entered the region on a northern course.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:16 PM • 31664 views
A series of explosions in Odesa region, air defense is working

Air defense systems in Odesa region opened fire on targets as explosions were reported and residents were urged to stay in cover due to drone activity.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 10:24 PM • 30461 views
They talked about supporting Ukraine and a million shells for the Armed Forces: Zelensky met with Borrell

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with EU High Representative Josep Borrell to discuss further EU support for Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression and the priority needs of the Ukrainian defense forces.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:22 PM • 27608 views
Zelensky met with the Speaker and MPs of the Bulgarian National Assembly: details

During the meeting, President Zelenskyy thanked Speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament Rosen Zhelyazkov for Bulgaria's active assistance and support for Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 04:10 PM • 25836 views
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No active departure of people from the occupied Crimea is observed - Mission of the President in the ARC

The occupiers are actively trying to continue the settlement of Crimea by Russians, while repressing and persecuting the pro-Ukrainian population.

Society • February 7, 03:55 PM • 220458 views
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Lawyer: Judge in Liiev case finds no evidence that he benefited from contract with Lviv Arsenal

The investigating judge concluded that the investigation had not provided any evidence of collusion between officials and the director of Lviv Arsenal to embezzle public funds under the defense contract.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 02:13 PM • 212003 views
Not a tip, but "Combat": monobank has a new feature for donating to the Armed Forces of Ukraine when paying bills in cafes and restaurants

Monobank's banking app has a new feature called "Combat" that allows users to make donations to the Armed Forces of Ukraine when paying bills in cafes and restaurants.

Society • February 7, 01:10 PM • 59859 views
Borrell was shown how Ukraine is creating an "Army of Drones"

EU High Representative Josep Borrell visited a Ukrainian company that produces as part of Ukraine's Drone Army program.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:41 PM • 24162 views
NATO standards in medical support of the Defense Forces: The Rada adopted the law

Parliament adopts a law introducing NATO standards in the medical support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including clinical protocols and regulations on pre-hospital care.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:28 PM • 57980 views
Establishment of Unmanned Systems Forces will open up new opportunities in the use of drones - Ministry of Defense

The creation of the new Unmanned Systems Forces will allow the military to better utilize drones for reconnaissance, combat operations, and develop domestic production.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:16 PM • 32438 views
Ukraine is preparing to produce lance-type kamikaze drones - Fedorov

Soon Ukraine will start mass production of kamikaze drones, similar to Russian Lancet drones with a range of up to 40 km.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:15 PM • 28989 views
Free of charge for military: Prometheus pain treatment and rehabilitation center opened in Vinnytsia

A pain treatment and rehabilitation center, Prometheus, has opened in Vinnytsia, providing free assistance to the Ukrainian military using modern equipment and VR technologies.

Society • February 7, 11:40 AM • 24363 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces: Enemy missile is flying towards Kropyvnytskyi

The Ukrainian Air Force warned that an enemy missile that had changed course was headed for Kropyvnytskyi.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:11 AM • 43989 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces warned of an enemy missile: what is known

Ukraine's Air Force has warned that a cruise missile is likely headed for the city of Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:05 AM • 53758 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy 39 units of enemy's equipment in the Tauride sector - Tarnavskyi

In the Tavria sector, Ukrainian troops destroyed 39 units of Russian military equipment and neutralized 159 drones.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 10:45 AM • 30558 views
Start the year with good deeds: In January, the DobroDiy Charity Exchange helped 16 seriously ill children

In January, the DobroDiy Charity Exchange helped 16 seriously ill Ukrainian children for a total of UAH 507,000.

Society • February 7, 10:45 AM • 28479 views
Danilov on rumors of Zaluzhnyi's resignation: it is dangerous to inflate the situation without legal documents

NSDC Secretary Oleksiy Danilov said that rumors about Valeriy Zaluzhnyi's resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are dangerous without legal documents confirming this decision.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 10:15 AM • 32098 views
The Ministry of Defense is strengthening control over the quality of food: the number of inspection teams has been doubled

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will double the number of working groups to strengthen food quality inspections and compliance with standards in 2024.

Society • February 7, 09:19 AM • 43613 views
Russian agent detained for fatal attack on Pokrovsk district

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an informant of the Russian military intelligence who adjusted the enemy's fire, which killed 6 civilians, including children, during a missile strike on a residential area in Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 09:08 AM • 26872 views
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The Ombudsman's Office has received over 3.5 thousand complaints from the military since the beginning of the war

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, the Ombudsman's Office has received more than 3,500 appeals from Ukrainian servicemen.

Society • February 7, 09:05 AM • 208436 views
44 air targets destroyed in the sky over Ukraine: 29 missiles and 15 attack UAVs - Zaluzhny

The Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 44 air targets, including 29 missiles and 15 attack UAVs launched by Russia to strike at targets in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:07 AM • 28302 views
Massive drone attack: Russians launched "shahids" from three directions

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has warned of numerous groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones moving toward Ukraine from different directions in the south and preparing for an attack.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 10:33 PM • 32437 views
The Ministry of Defense reacted to the decision to create the Unmanned Systems Forces

President Zelenskyy has signed a decree creating a new type of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - the Unmanned Systems Force. According to Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, this is an important step in the modernization of Ukraine's military potential.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 10:23 PM • 30832 views
The Ministry of Digital Transformation welcomed the decision to create the Unmanned Systems Force

President Zelenskiy signs a decree establishing a new Unmanned Systems Force to develop drone capabilities and technologies in Ukraine, which Digital Transformation Minister Fedorov says will be crucial to modernizing the army and supporting Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:50 PM • 30824 views