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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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Destruction of the Russian "Caesar Kunikov": an oily spot was spotted near occupied Balaklava

An oil slick from the sunken Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov has reached the coast of occupied Balaklava in Crimea, causing a strong smell of fuel, according to eyewitnesses.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 07:24 PM • 30156 views
DIU Special Forces defended the last road out of Avdiivka for a week, securing evacuation corridor

Ukrainian special forces have been securing the evacuation corridor from Avdiivka for a week, protecting the last road out of the city from the Russian offensive.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 04:32 PM • 102208 views
Occupants move tanks to the north of the occupied Crimea

According to the Telegram channel, tanks were spotted in the occupied Crimea moving from Sevastopol through Simferopol and further north, and the information was passed on to the Ukrainian armed forces.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 03:15 PM • 33633 views
Scholz dodges questions about Taurus and Ukraine's accession to NATO

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz avoided direct answers about providing Ukraine with long-range missiles and supporting Ukraine's accession to NATO.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:27 PM • 31237 views
"Thank you for your work": Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi notes destruction of three enemy aircraft by Ukrainian Air Force

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine thanked the country's air force for destroying two enemy Su-34 fighter-bombers and one Su-35 fighter during attacks on Ukrainian troops' positions in the east of the country.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 12:08 PM • 29633 views
The withdrawal from Avdiivka went according to plan, but at the final stage of the operation, a number of Ukrainian soldiers were captured," said Commander Tarnavsky

The withdrawal from Avdiivka went according to plan, but at the final stage of the operation, a number of Ukrainian soldiers were captured under pressure from the enemy's superior forces.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 11:30 AM • 26340 views
Air alert in Kyiv and a number of regions. Ukrainian Air Force warned of ballistic missile threat

An air alert was declared in Kyiv and some regions of Ukraine due to warnings of ballistic missile threat.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 10:06 AM • 106437 views
Ukrainian troops captured a group of Russians in Avdiivka - Head of the NSDC's Central Intelligence Center

Ukrainian Defense Forces capture a group of Russians in Avdiivka after strategically withdrawing from the area to avoid encirclement.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 08:43 AM • 28623 views
Commander of the 3rd separate assault brigade: The enemy in Avdiivka was given a decent fight

The commander of the 3rd separate assault brigade said that the enemy in Avdiivka was given a decent fight.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 08:27 AM • 28055 views
Deliveries of some equipment to Ukraine continue under previously concluded contracts - Pentagon

The Pentagon continues to supply military equipment and ammunition to Ukraine using previously allocated funds and existing contracts, but needs additional funding from Congress to provide new assistance.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 07:29 AM • 32204 views
Occupants lost over 1000 people over the past day

According to the Ukrainian military, russia lost more than 1,000 servicemen over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 06:24 AM • 30715 views
Over the past day, russia launched 8 missile strikes, 55 air attacks, and 137 salvo attacks

russia launched numerous missile and air strikes across Ukraine, while Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks in several regions.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 05:36 AM • 32712 views
State budget 2024: Cash expenditures reached UAH 150.2 billion in January

In January 2024, the state budget allocated UAH 150. 2 billion in cash expenditures, of which the most important areas were salaries and wages (UAH 75.9 billion), including UAH 57.4 billion for military personnel, social security (UAH 42 billion), and transfers to local budgets (UAH 11.8 billion).

Economy • February 17, 05:09 AM • 87691 views
Air Force reports possible ballistic missile strikes in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions

The Ukrainian Air Force has warned of a potential ballistic missile threat to Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 04:04 AM • 49860 views
Air Force warns of possible ballistic missile attacks on northern and eastern regions

Ukraine's Air Force warned of possible ballistic missile attacks on Chernihiv, Poltava, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 03:31 AM • 68887 views
Safety Classes for schoolchildren opened in Kyiv region

Classes were opened in the Kyiv region to teach schoolchildren safety measures and rules of behavior in extreme situations.

Society • February 17, 03:11 AM • 100782 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces withdraw from Avdiivka to prepared defensive positions - Tarnavskyi

Ukrainian troops withdrew from Avdiivka to pre-prepared defensive positions to avoid being surrounded by superior russian forces and are now holding the designated defense lines.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:04 AM • 37222 views
Ukrainian troops withdraw from Avdiivka - Syrsky

The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has ordered a strategic withdrawal from Avdiivka to avoid encirclement and save the military.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 12:29 AM • 127870 views
russian submarine with cruise missiles "Kalibr" goes on combat duty in the Black Sea

russia has put a submarine armed with four Kalibr cruise missiles on alert in the Black Sea, the Southern Ukrainian Defense Forces report.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 11:04 PM • 105053 views
Enemy aircraft activity spotted in eastern Ukraine

Enemy tactical aircraft were spotted in the east of the country, posing a threat to the frontline regions.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 10:52 PM • 73908 views
The situation in Avdiivka: Tarnavsky reports on fire at Koksokhim, evacuation of wounded and prisoners

Ukrainian defenders have repelled more than 30 Russian attacks around Avdiivka, while fierce fighting continues in the city and surrounding areas.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 08:48 PM • 33976 views
Preparations for the launch of KhNPP Unit 3 are almost complete - Energoatom

Preparations for the completion of Khmelnytsky NPP Unit 3 are almost complete, said Petro Kotin, Chairman of NNEGC Energoatom.

Announcements • February 16, 07:35 PM • 35391 views
Russians suffer record losses trying to capture Avdiivka - National Resistance Center

The Russians suffered the largest loss of personnel in a week - about 5,000 troops - while trying to retake Avdiivka from Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 07:14 PM • 28958 views
Enemy missiles are moving towards Zaporizhzhia - Air Force

The Armed Forces of Ukraine warned that enemy missiles are heading toward Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:34 PM • 112041 views
State Border Guard Service shows footage of circular defense in Avdiivka

The State Border Guard Service published a video showing Ukrainian soldiers bravely holding their positions in a circular defense in an extremely difficult situation in Avdiivka.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:50 PM • 28314 views
On the Day of Military Journalist: Syrskyi presents a correspondent wounded at the front with a crown of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited wounded journalist Dmytro Yevchyn in hospital and thanked him for his important work covering the war, wishing him a speedy recovery.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:27 PM • 22857 views
The Government has simplified the procedure for military unit commanders to write off military property

The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified the procedure for military unit commanders to write off military property worth up to USD 100,000 in wartime, allowing them to do so by order without approval from higher authorities.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:15 PM • 22350 views
Groysman's "strategist" promotes himself by helping the Armed Forces, funds for which are raised by his subordinates

The official statement of the Vinnytsia Regional Council, however, states that "every month, employees of the executive office of the regional council raise funds to purchase the most necessary things for the Armed Forces units. In 2023, more than a million hryvnias were raised.

Society • February 16, 04:00 PM • 27410 views
Government amends resolution on nutrition standards for military personnel

The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the nutritional standards for military personnel to bring them in line with a new law that allows civil defense and emergency response units outside their bases to also receive food.

Society • February 16, 03:08 PM • 24908 views
A six-meter sinkhole and hundreds of destroyed trees: State Ecological Inspectorate shows the consequences of the Russian missile fall in Kyiv region

A huge crater 6 meters deep and 14 meters wide was left by a destroyed Russian missile in Bucha, Kyiv region, destroying 700 trees over an area of 2,000 square meters.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 02:59 PM • 108598 views