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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 Confirm Strike on Russian Forces' Amassment at Training Area in Kherson Region

The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirm that they have struck a Russian military training ground in the Kherson region, killing more than 1,000 soldiers.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 08:01 AM • 121141 views
OP announces forum "Ukraine. The Year 2024" on February 25: Zelenskyy's press conference is scheduled

The Presidential Office announced that President Zelensky will hold a press conference at the forum "Ukraine. Year 2024" on February 25 to discuss the achievement of Ukraine's goals in the war, the development of the defense forces, the economy, and peace.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 07:14 AM • 41868 views
64 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 64 attacks by Russian-terrorist forces in many parts of the frontline in eastern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 05:36 AM • 28391 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 12 strikes against occupants - General Staff

The General Staff reported that over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian aviation conducted 12 strikes against Russian troops, destroying a Su-34 fighter-bomber and 3 drones.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 05:29 AM • 26029 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 8 out of 10 "Shahed" at night

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it had shot down 8 Russian Shahid drones out of 10 launched overnight over several regions in eastern and southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 05:16 AM • 25810 views
Canadian military shows how they train Ukrainian sappers

The Canadian military demonstrated how they are training Ukrainian deminers to safely detect and defuse enemy mines as part of Operation UNIFIER.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 01:52 AM • 31270 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces strike again at training ground with dozens of Russians in Kherson region

Ukrainian troops strike a Russian training ground in Kherson region, killing dozens of Russian soldiers who had gathered there to conduct firing exercises in preparation for the assault on Krynok.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 10:38 PM • 119203 views
Russia does not have an advantage on the battlefield - Derjep

The State Department spokesman said that although Russia has had some success in the war because Ukraine initially lacked weapons, Ukrainian troops have now made significant progress in confronting the Russian military.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 08:45 PM • 28063 views
Zelensky changed the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff

Zelenskyy renewed the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, appointing new chiefs of the General Staff and the Land Forces, and dismissing the commander of the Air Assault Forces.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 08:17 PM • 31217 views
Zelensky thanked the defenders of Lastochkino, Novomykhailivka, Synkivka and Robotyne

President Zelensky honored the defenders of Lastochkino, Novomykhailivka, Synkivka and Robotyne who withstood the most powerful Russian attacks at their positions near these settlements.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 07:07 PM • 31214 views
"Seven combat planes - Russian "dummies" - in a week": Zelensky thanked the Air Force

President Zelensky thanked the Ukrainian Air Force for destroying seven Russian warplanes in a week, which he called "Russian dummies.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:32 PM • 26119 views
Russian propagandists spread false narratives on TikTok about the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Avdiivka

Russian propagandists on TikTok spread false narratives that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had surrendered Avdiivka and that it was only mercenaries, not the Azov Brigade, which the Center for Strategic Communications refuted.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:10 PM • 25207 views
Russian propagandists invent a new fake about the "son of Syrsky" - Center for Countering Disinformation

Russia spread a fake video claiming that the adopted son of a Ukrainian military commander supported the invasion, but in fact he was the son of an ex-wife from another marriage and they had no contact.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:17 PM • 27862 views
"Speeding up supplies for the Armed Forces brigades": digitalisation of the MoD property accounting has already been implemented in 200 military units

The implementation of an automated SAP-based defense resource management system in 200 Ukrainian military units has significantly accelerated the processing of supply requests for army brigades from several weeks to 2-3 days.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 03:10 PM • 17449 views
Russians somewhat intensified their attempts to advance in the Avdiivka sector - Lykhoviy

Ukrainian defenders repelled 13 Russian offensive attempts in the Avdiivka sector, west of Avdiivka.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 01:57 PM • 21071 views
Russian propaganda was spread: Likhovoy on NYT news about hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers captured during exit from Avdiivka

Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesman Dmytro Lykhoviy denied the New York Times article's claim that hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers were captured during the withdrawal from Avdiivka, saying the article spreads unsubstantiated Russian propaganda.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 01:38 PM • 29669 views
Courses for military personnel to improve the state language started in Ukraine

The first Ukrainian language courses for military personnel started on the International Mother Language Day to improve language skills and demonstrate a responsible attitude to the foundations of national identity.

Society • February 21, 01:24 PM • 24372 views
"We have determined our next steps. They will be very fast." Zelensky discusses blockade of Polish border on selector

President Zelenskyy held a conference call with government officials to discuss the blockade on the Polish border, analyze the situation in detail and determine further steps, defense supplies and the situation on the frontline.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 11:24 AM • 43080 views
Former head of defence enterprise put on the wanted list: he violated his obligations when posting bail

The court ruled to postpone the bail of UAH 1. 8 million for the former head of the state defense enterprise, who is a fugitive from justice and is accused of misappropriating UAH 2 million of state funds intended to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • February 21, 11:16 AM • 23443 views
Court upholds company that disrupts food tender for the Armed Forces and may be behind information attack on the Ministry of Defense

Court upholds company that disrupts food tender for the Armed Forces and may be behind information attack on the Ministry of Defense.

Economy • February 21, 10:58 AM • 27373 views
In Mukachevo, locals beat a soldier from the TCC: police opened criminal proceedings

Officers of the Mukachevo District Police Department quickly identified the persons involved in the fight. It is known that the victim is a serviceman

Crimes and emergencies • February 21, 10:07 AM • 29647 views
British intelligence: Russian army intensifies ground attacks in Zaporizhzhia sector near Robotyno

British intelligence reports that Russian troops have intensified ground attacks near the village of Robotyno in Zaporizhzhia region in an attempt to capture the settlement.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 10:00 AM • 27194 views
Famous Zaporizhzhia scientist Shtatsky died at the front

A well-known Zaporizhzhia scholar and researcher of Mennonite history, Maksym Shtatskyi, died while serving in the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 09:47 AM • 31011 views
Russians deployed an entire S-400 division in the Saki district of Crimea - partisans

According to the guerrillas, Russian troops have deployed an entire S-400 division on the peninsula in the Saky district.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 09:26 AM • 25885 views
Stoltenberg: Ukraine's retreat from Avdiivka will not change the strategic situation on the battlefield

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Russia was able to capture Avdiivka due to cooperation with Iran, North Korea and the build-up of its own production.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 09:25 AM • 24399 views
Russian agent detained for launching missiles at civilian buildings in Kharkiv

The SBU detained a Russian agent who directed rocket attacks on civilian buildings in Kharkiv by adjusting coordinates and sending photos of potential targets.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 08:25 AM • 28785 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of enemy missile in Poltava region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of an enemy missile detected in Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 08:15 AM • 27282 views
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy Starlink terminal found by Russians

Ukrainian paratroopers destroyed a Starlink satellite communications terminal used by Russian troops on the front line.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 07:17 AM • 27349 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces shoot down enemy Su-34 fighter-bomber

The Ukrainian Air Force commander said that they had shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber, and that the pilot of the Su-35 was lucky to escape after maneuvering.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:56 AM • 28830 views
Up to a Thousand Ukrainian Soldiers Could Have Been Captured During Retreat from Avdiivka - The New York Times

The New York Times estimates that up to a thousand Ukrainian soldiers may have been captured during the retreat from Avdiivka.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:50 AM • 28444 views