$44.660.0651.240.21

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
News by theme
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit almost 1,500 enemy targets in one dayPhoto

SBS units destroyed 1,496 targets, including 187 occupiers and 331 drones. In the first four days of April, the total number of hits reached 5,610 targets.

Society • April 5, 06:20 AM • 6558 views
Occupiers drop grenades with dangerous chemicals from drones, over 400 cases recorded in March - AFU Support ForcesPhoto

Occupiers use grenades with CS and CN substances for drone attacks. Systematic violations of the Chemical Weapons Convention have been recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 06:42 PM • 8300 views
In Vinnytsia, a man attacked two TCR military personnel with a knife - recruitment center

In Vinnytsia, a military registration violator stabbed two TCC representatives during a document check. One victim is in intensive care.

Crimes and emergencies • April 4, 11:46 AM • 5855 views
Mobilization of women is not being prepared - Ground Forces

There are no plans to mobilize women in Ukraine, and conscription remains voluntary. Erroneous entries in the Oberih system arose due to technical glitches in previous years.

Society • April 4, 05:27 AM • 41965 views
Russia's record losses in March exceeded 35,000 military personnel and 270 air defense systems - Zelenskyy

In March, Russia lost over 35,000 soldiers and 274 air defense systems. Zelenskyy noted the effectiveness of drones and units in destroying the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 02:52 PM • 4505 views
"Magyar's Birds" destroyed "Buk-M1", fuel tanks and warehouses in Luhansk region - SBSVideo

Fighters of the "Magyar's Birds" unit hit an enemy "Buk-M1" complex with a drone. Fuel tanks and supply depots in the occupied areas were also destroyed.

Society • April 3, 11:31 AM • 4117 views
Flower business with fictitious individual entrepreneurs exposed in OdesaPhotoVideo

The businessman involved 60 dummy individual entrepreneurs to conceal income from flower sales. During the investigation, he reimbursed the state 10.6 million hryvnias in damages.

Society • April 3, 09:09 AM • 11360 views
Russia expands influence in Sahel through network of proxies and paid media - intelligence

Russia uses a network of proxy structures to recruit agents and place hundreds of sponsored materials in the Sahel. The goal is geopolitical influence in the region.

Politics • April 3, 08:00 AM • 5865 views
The HACC approved the agreement in the OPZ case, involving former MP Hranovskyi; over UAH 77.5 million will be returned to the state

The defendants in the OPZ case pleaded guilty and will compensate UAH 77. 5 million in damages. An additional UAH 50 million will be transferred to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine through UNITED24.

Crimes and emergencies • April 2, 03:50 PM • 2640 views
Four Orion UAVs, an An-72P, and a Mech radar station destroyed at an airfield in Crimea – "Madyar"Video

The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the HUR attacked the Kirovskoye airfield with middle strike FP-2 assets. Four Orion drones, an An-72P aircraft, and a Mech radar station were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 12:41 PM • 3337 views
Command is investigating the actions of the "Skelya" regiment with armored vehicles in the Pokrovsk direction - Air Assault ForcesPhoto

The military is conducting an official investigation into the operation of the 425th regiment in the Hryshyne area. The command urges to refrain from making assessments due to the risk to combat operations.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 08:28 AM • 28667 views
Enemy losses cross new psychological mark: General Staff data

The General Staff reported the elimination of 1,300 occupiers on April 1. Thus, the total number of enemy losses since the beginning of the full-scale war has exceeded 1.3 million people.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 04:44 AM • 4900 views
New German-Ukrainian Linza drones are ready for transfer to the Armed Forces of UkraineVideo

The joint venture QFI has completed the production of Linza drones within the framework of German-Ukrainian cooperation. The company plans to increase the serial production of the systems.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 01:01 AM • 23017 views
Pokrovsk direction is the hottest on the front, 291 attacks repelled in a week - Syrskyi

In the Pokrovsk direction, 291 enemy attacks were repelled in a week. Ukrainian forces stopped the occupiers' offensive near Hryshyne and Myrnohrad in several areas.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 03:59 PM • 3442 views
AFU are developing a network of underground stabilization points — Syrskyi spoke about new tasks for military medicine

The Commander-in-Chief reported 548 evacuation flights in March and the implementation of ground robots. Underground stabilization points are being built to protect medics.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 02:23 PM • 4214 views
EU announces another €1.4 billion for Ukraine from proceeds of Russian assets

The European Commission is directing funds to support public services and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The majority of the amount will go toward loan repayments, while 5% will be used for defense needs through the EPF.

Economy • April 1, 02:03 PM • 4792 views
Unit commander exposed in a 15-million scheme involving drones from the "Army of Drones" projectPhoto

The serviceman, together with accomplices, wrote off UAVs as lost and sold them online. With the proceeds, the defendants bought real estate and cars.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 10:30 AM • 3858 views
The Ministry of Defense has approved the new interceptor drone "Shvidun" for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.Photo

The Ukrainian drone "Shvidun" is capable of shooting down "Shaheds" at speeds exceeding 250 km/h. The apparatus has a range of 70 km and can ascend to an altitude of up to 6 km.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 12:14 PM • 4405 views
Commander-in-Chief of the AFU Syrskyi named the main effect of attacks on Russian oil and military facilities

Oleksandr Syrskyi explained the importance of attacks on Russia's oil and gas and defense infrastructure. This undermines the aggressor's military potential and financing.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 10:00 AM • 4618 views
Syrskyi announced the liberation of over 480 km² of Ukrainian territory

Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi announced a successful offensive and the disruption of Russia's plans for a large-scale invasion. The liberated area exceeds the figures of previous operations.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 09:35 AM • 4728 views
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine named Ukraine's main military goal for 2026

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine plans to exhaust enemy forces and create conditions for an offensive. Ukraine will prepare reserves and attack on weak sections of the front.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 09:10 AM • 39731 views
Syrskyi told whether Russia's announced spring offensive has begun

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the enemy's attacks are continuous and that there are plans to capture six regions. Russia failed to quickly capture Kupyansk.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 08:56 AM • 6679 views
"I am not a supporter of harsh measures": Syrskyi named a way to resolve the issue of AWOL

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine proposes creating proper service conditions and humane treatment instead of strengthening sanctions.

Society • March 31, 08:41 AM • 5956 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to use rare Slovenian M-55S tanks, of which Ukraine received only 28Photo

The 159th Brigade uses modernized M-55S tanks with Kontakt-1 protection and L7 guns. Ukraine received only 28 such vehicles for infantry support.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 01:19 AM • 6196 views
"The enemy was disoriented": the DShV told about the situation in the Oleksandrivka direction, where 9 settlements were liberated

The defense forces broke through the enemy's fortified line and are destroying reserves on motor vehicles. Currently, territories in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions have been liberated.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 02:14 PM • 5187 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed three Smerch MLRS and occupiers' fuel bases - "Madyar"Video

Fighters of the 414th brigade eliminated three Smerch installations and a TZM in Crimea. Also, in cooperation with the SBU, enemy fuel tanks in Luhansk region were destroyed.

Society • March 29, 11:26 AM • 5083 views
Ukrainian Navy destroys Russian UAZ with crew on the front line - videoVideo

Ukrainian pilots eliminated an enemy vehicle during an attempted landing. The occupiers could not escape after a precise strike on the vehicle.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 08:43 AM • 4924 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with a Kinzhal missile and 442 attack UAVs - Air ForcePhoto

Defense Forces destroyed 380 enemy UAVs of various types during the night attack. 16 drones hit 7 locations and debris fell in 14 places.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 06:35 AM • 4635 views
Unmanned Systems Forces hit over 1,300 enemy targets on March 28Photo

SBS units destroyed 1,305 targets, including tanks, artillery, and 55 drone launch points. In March, the total number of affected objects reached 34,022.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 05:41 AM • 4884 views
Large-scale drone deals and export of protection systems - Zelenskyy announced details

Ukraine plans to conclude agreements on drones and electronic warfare systems to protect its borders. The President proposes to export military experience and joint defense projects.

News of the World • March 28, 07:03 PM • 9503 views