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Armed Forces of Ukraine

Military formation
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 Defense Ministry: 66 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported 66 combat engagements along the frontline over the past day, with Russia launching air and missile strikes and shelling populated areas.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:30 AM • 28877 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 15 strikes against occupants - General Staff

The General Staff reported that Ukrainian aviation carried out 15 strikes on Russian troops, hitting 10 places of concentration of personnel and 5 anti-aircraft installations, while missile forces struck 9 places of concentration, a fuel depot and 12 artillery positions.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:20 AM • 26195 views
Air Force shoots down 13 out of 19 shaheeds and an X-59 missile

The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 13 out of 19 Shahid attack drones and an X-59 missile launched from Russia during attacks in several regions of Ukraine on the night of February 21.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:12 AM • 27413 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces strike with HIMARS at enemy training ground near Volnovakha, about 60 Russians may have been killed

Ukraine's Armed Forces reportedly killed about 60 Russian soldiers with Himalayan MANPADS at an enemy training ground near Volnovakha, Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 11:56 PM • 30887 views
Drones of the Special Forces in Donetsk region: how the fighters of the 8th separate regiment are practicing their fire on the enemy from the sky

In Donetsk region, Ukrainian troops used drones to destroy enemy vehicles, including an armored personnel carrier, an engineering vehicle and in parallel, four invaders were "two-hundred" and one was "three-hundred".

War in Ukraine • February 20, 09:06 PM • 28492 views
Umerov and Syrsky have a telephone conversation with the head of the Pentagon

During a telephone conversation with the US Secretary of Defense, the Ukrainian military discussed the current situation at the front and plans to meet Ukraine's military needs.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:36 PM • 27721 views
Rosarmiya attacked Kharkiv region with bombs

Ukraine's Air Force reports that Russians have launched guided aerial bombs in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:20 PM • 27030 views
Not all trench REBs are able to work effectively on the front line at this stage - Deputy Syrsky

Current trends in warfare pose challenges to ensuring effective electronic warfare systems on the front lines against an adaptive enemy.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 07:14 PM • 30934 views
Drones with artificial intelligence are already being tested by some units of the Armed Forces at the front - Sukharevskyi

The Ukrainian military is testing several pilot projects of artificially intelligent drones at the front and hopes to develop this area with the help of partners.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 06:45 PM • 31859 views
Zelenskyy establishes military administration in Varash, satellite town of Rivne NPP

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a decree establishing a military administration in the town of Varash, Rivne region. This city is also called the satellite of the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP).

War in Ukraine • February 20, 06:04 PM • 102198 views
Deputy Commander-in-Chief: The use of all types of unmanned systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is higher and more effective than that of the enemy

According to the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Vadym Sukharevsky, the Ukrainian Armed Forces use unmanned aerial vehicles more effectively than Russian troops, with an efficiency several points higher.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 06:03 PM • 29860 views
We did not start this war, but we must end it with the liberation of all our lands - Syrsky on the 10th anniversary of russian aggression

On the tenth anniversary of russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine promised to continue the fight until all occupied lands are completely liberated.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 04:54 PM • 29892 views
The conflict between Zelensky and Zaluzhny has been prepared from the Kremlin for years - WP

According to documents obtained by Western intelligence, the Kremlin organized a propaganda campaign on social media to sow discord between President Zelensky and former Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny and to weaken Ukraine's leadership and armed forces.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 04:45 PM • 102272 views
Kyiv seeks to attract one and a half billion dollars for the production of drones in Ukraine - Defense Ministry

The Ministry of Defense presented Ukraine's needs for the development of an unmanned coalition to the military attaches of partner countries and asked them to support the financing of Ukrainian drone production.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 04:42 PM • 100018 views
Ukraine launches logistics point for receiving international military aid - Ministry of Defense

The Government approves a resolution to establish a Ukrainian Logistics Center Abroad to regulate international military aid and assistance.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 03:32 PM • 27576 views
Tortured locals during the occupation: russian special forces officer who captured Kinburn Spit was served with a notice of suspicion

According to the investigation, russian commander Yevgeny Deli organized the detention and torture of local residents during the occupation of the Kinburn Spit in Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • February 20, 03:10 PM • 23570 views
They are afraid to use it close to the Ukrainian border: why the occupiers "moved" the A-50 aircraft closer to Rostov

The Ukrainian Air Force spokesman said that Russian aviation has reduced its activity in areas where several Russian planes were recently shot down and has moved its A-50 aircraft further away from the Ukrainian border.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 02:52 PM • 22127 views
Sold cars imported to Ukraine for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: military man faces up to 7 years in prison

A military officer and his accomplice will stand trial for selling two cars imported as humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine for personal gain.

Crimes and emergencies • February 20, 01:21 PM • 21593 views
They extorted $60,000 from relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war, promising an exchange: SBU detains two fraudsters

The Security Service of Ukraine detained two fraudsters who extorted $60,000 from relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war, promising an exchange.

Crimes and emergencies • February 20, 12:56 PM • 22055 views
How the Defense Forces are destroying the enemy in the Tavria direction: a video was shown at the Tavria Joint Task Force

In the Tavriya sector, Ukrainian troops destroyed up to a company of Russian marines and military equipment.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 12:33 PM • 25854 views
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Evlash: Russia is trying to attack near Tabayivka, but it is at a disadvantage there - Evlash

Russian troops are trying to advance in the area of Tabaivka in Kharkiv region, but are at a disadvantage because Ukrainian troops have taken over the dominant heights.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 12:24 PM • 235883 views
russians used chemical weapons four times in Tavria sector - Tarnavskyi

The russians have almost stopped air strikes in the Tauride area, but are actively conducting artillery attacks and ground assaults with the use of chemical weapons.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 11:43 AM • 26557 views
Disinformation Campaign Against New Commander-in-Chief: CPA Warns of Syrskyi's Fake Social Media Pages

Ukrainian analysts have uncovered a large-scale russian disinformation campaign on social media aimed at discrediting the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi through fake accounts spreading destructive russian messages.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 11:19 AM • 28093 views
Kyiv blogger, who prepared fakes for Kremlin media, was reported for surveillance

A Kyiv-based blogger was served with a notice of suspicion for spreading pro-Kremlin disinformation about the war in Ukraine and denying Russian aggression through his YouTube channel and social media.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 10:26 AM • 102242 views
US citizen arrested in Russia for raising funds for the Armed Forces

A woman with dual citizenship of the Russian Federation and the United States was detained in Russia for raising funds for the Ukrainian armed forces.

News of the World • February 20, 10:13 AM • 31315 views
Occupants shoot Ukrainian prisoners of war in Avdiivka: Lubinets appeals to the UN and ICRC

The occupiers shot Ukrainian prisoners of war in Avdiivka, violating international law. Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 09:58 AM • 33220 views
Sweden announces a record $683 million package of support for Ukraine

Sweden has announced the largest military aid package to Ukraine, worth $683 million, including artillery ammunition, air defense systems, anti-tank missiles, grenade launchers, boats, and medical supplies.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 09:40 AM • 31052 views
He was spying on air defense systems and wanted to become a "Wagnerian": enemy informant detained in Kirovohrad region

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a resident of Kirovohrad region who was spying on Ukrainian air defense systems and wanted to join the Russian Wagner PMC to fight against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 09:27 AM • 30984 views
After the destruction of aircraft, the enemy no longer behaves so brazenly and flies less - Ihnat

As practice shows, the destruction of Russian aircraft leads to the fact that they refuse to fly so many flights in the northern, southern, and eastern directions for some time for fear of being hit.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:00 AM • 26236 views
Russia attacked with missiles and drones at night: the Air Force shot down all 23 "shahedis" launched

The Ukrainian Air Force successfully shot down all 23 attack drones launched by Russia on the night of February 20.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 05:50 AM • 31991 views