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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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UAVs were spotted moving in the direction of Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions

The Ukrainian Air Force warned about the movement of Russian attack UAVs in the direction of Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye regions.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 08:24 PM • 27405 views
Air Force warns of possible drone strikes in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions

Ukraine's Air Force warns of a possible missile strike by Iranian drones on Kherson and Mykolaiv regions.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 08:18 PM • 27646 views
Gumenyuk: Russian assault groups lose up to 70% of troops on the left bank of Kherson region

It is becoming increasingly difficult for Russia to recruit people for future assaults in Kherson region due to high casualties - 70% of previous attacks, according to Humeniuk.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 07:15 PM • 33930 views
The state has allocated more than UAH 582 million to pay for public works

According to the State Employment Center, more than UAH 582 million has already been allocated to pay wages for participation in public works.

Society • February 12, 06:08 PM • 103443 views
Farion lost her reinstatement case at Lviv Polytechnic

The court ruled against Iryna Farion in her lawsuit against her dismissal as a professor at Lviv Polytechnic National University after she made controversial statements about soldiers who speak Russian.

Society • February 12, 04:03 PM • 21060 views
Zelensky holds the first meeting of the newly reconstituted Council: Syrsky and Bargylevych report

President Zelenskyy held the first meeting of the Chiefs of Staff with newly appointed Chief of the Army Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Bragilevych to discuss priority issues such as the front line, protecting critical infrastructure from Russian attacks, and providing the army with everything it needs.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 03:55 PM • 21700 views
Rheinmetall starts building a plant to produce shells: Ukraine will receive some of them

Rheinmetall starts construction of a new ammunition plant in Lower Saxony to produce shells for self-propelled howitzers to be supplied to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 02:45 PM • 27555 views
WSJ: Change of Commander-in-Chief will tie Zelensky closer to decisions on the battlefield

By replacing the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Zelensky will be more directly involved in decision-making on the battlefield and will be responsible for any military failures or regressions, the article says.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 01:58 PM • 25698 views
The newly appointed commander of the TRO tells what he did at the front after the full-scale invasion of Russia

Ihor Plakhuta, the newly appointed commander of the Territorial Defense Forces, listed what he had been doing after the full-scale invasion of Russia and assured that he remained loyal to his oath and the people.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 12:39 PM • 21430 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminate almost three thousand occupants and over a thousand drones in Tavria sector over a week - Tarnavskyi

According to Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavsky, last week in the area of responsibility of the Tavria operational and strategic grouping, defense forces destroyed almost three thousand Russians and more than a thousand drones.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 12:38 PM • 19516 views
F-16s have weapons capable of shooting down drones and missiles, but it needs to be practiced - Ihnat

F-16s have weapons capable of shooting down drones and missiles, but this needs to be practiced.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 12:34 PM • 18851 views
Ukraine's first recruitment center for the Defense Forces opened in Lviv

The first Ukrainian Army Recruitment Center was opened in Lviv as a pilot project for transparent and efficient recruitment of military personnel.

Society • February 12, 10:50 AM • 28369 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces Capture Over Two Dozen Occupants in Tavria Area Over the Week - Tarnavskyi

According to Oleksandr Tarnavsky, commander of the Tavria special forces unit, Ukrainian troops captured nearly two dozen Russian soldiers over the past week.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 10:18 AM • 25951 views
Russia increases the number of missile launchers in the Black Sea: 24 missiles fired in total

Russia has increased the number of missile carriers in the Black Sea, adding a small missile ship to two frigates, allowing for a total of 24 Kalibr cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 10:05 AM • 26927 views
"Atesh" reconnoitered the airfield in yeysk used by russia for strikes against ukraine

Ukrainian guerrillas conducted reconnaissance at the Russian airfield in Yeysk, which is used to launch strikes against Ukraine, identifying aircraft numbers and locations of missile depots.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 09:31 AM • 108195 views
Another Russian informant detained in his own garage as he set up an "observation post" for the echelons of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian informant in Kirovohrad region who set up an observation post in his garage to monitor the movement of Ukrainian military echelons to the front line.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 09:06 AM • 47982 views
In Luhansk region, occupants continue to destroy Serebryany forest, settlements with civilians also suffer - Lysohor

The Russian military continued shelling civilian areas of Luhansk region, including Serebryansky forest and Krasnorichenska village, while Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks near Bilohorivka.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 08:35 AM • 30356 views
Over the past day, russia carried out 4 missile attacks, 110 air attacks, 95 salvo attacks

Over 100 combat engagements took place in the frontline yesterday: russia launched 4 missile attacks and 110 air strikes. The enemy also fired 95 times from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian troops' positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 05:38 AM • 30746 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 14 drones and 1 missile during a night attack by russian federation

russia attacked Ukraine at night, using 17 Shahid-136/131 drones, an X-59 missile, and S-300 anti-aircraft missiles. 14 drones and an X-59 missile were destroyed by Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 04:55 AM • 34750 views
An unmanned aerial vehicle is flying west over northern Khmelnytsky region

Ukraine's Air Force reported the detection of a russian unmanned aerial vehicle flying westward in the northern part of Khmelnytsky region.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 01:16 AM • 132078 views
Movement of enemy drones in western direction spotted in Vinnytsia region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of unmanned aerial vehicles flying westward over the Kozyatyn and Tulchyn districts of Vinnytsia region.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 12:25 AM • 44149 views
Ukrainian Air Force spots new movement of enemy drones in central Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that it had spotted new movements of enemy drones in the western direction in Kirovohrad and Cherkasy regions.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 11:07 PM • 38877 views
Air alert declared in Donetsk region due to russian aviation activity

The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine declared an air alert in the Donetsk region due to the increased activity of enemy tactical aircraft in the southeast.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 10:43 PM • 34887 views
Ukrainian Air Force detects movement of enemy drones over several regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it observed hostile drone activity in several regions, including Kirovohrad, Poltava, Odesa, and Mykolaiv, with some flying north.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 10:23 PM • 34049 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of possible ballistic missile strikes

Ukraine's Air Force warned of a potential ballistic missile threat in areas where air alert was declared.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 10:08 PM • 35690 views
Missile threat detected in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Kharkiv regions

Ukraine's Air Force reported a missile threat in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, and Kharkiv regions, including missiles found near Pavlohrad.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 09:10 PM • 32382 views
Ukrainian Air Force detects enemy drone strike groups in Kherson region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of enemy drone strike groups flying northwest over the Kherson region in the direction of Mykolaiv, which poses a new potential threat.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 09:03 PM • 32679 views
New threat: Ukrainian Air Force reports detection of enemy UAVs in Vasylkiv district in Dnipropetrovs'k region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of new enemy drones in Vasylkiv district of Dnipropetrovs'k region, their movement indicates a possible direction to the city of Pavlohrad.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 08:48 PM • 31323 views
Defense Forces eliminate russian military in occupied Tokmak

The defense forces destroyed russian military equipment and personnel in Tokmak thanks to accurate artillery strikes with the support of the local population.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 07:59 PM • 31800 views
Russians built a 30-kilometer defense line of railroad cars in Donbas

Russians built a 30-kilometer-long defense line using more than 2,100 railroad cars along a railroad branch in the occupied Donetsk region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 07:09 PM • 33619 views