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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: 77 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops repelled 77 combat engagements in various parts of the frontline over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 05:39 AM • 32698 views
Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 10 strikes against the enemy over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, the Ukrainian military conducted 10 air and missile strikes against Russian troops, hitting 3 ammunition depots, 1 artillery installation and areas of enemy manpower and equipment concentration.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 05:09 AM • 30438 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 9 out of 14 Russian attack drones

Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 9 out of 14 Russian attack drones launched at night in Dnipropetrovs'k, Odesa, Mykolaiv and Zhytomyr regions.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 05:01 AM • 114261 views
Politico: Czech Republic urges allies to buy shells for Ukraine outside the EU

The Czech Republic called on its allies to purchase ammunition for Ukraine outside the EU due to the low level of shell production in Europe to meet Ukraine's needs.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 12:09 AM • 103737 views
Dismissal of NSDC Secretary Danilov is fake - Center for Countering Disinformation

The Center for Countering Disinformation has denied reports of the resignation of Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, calling the information spread in telegram channels fake.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 06:27 PM • 32241 views
Zelenskyy holds a meeting with the Chiefs of Staff: they discussed the situation at the front, drone production and shells

President Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff to discuss the production of drones, the production of shells, the situation on the frontline, particularly in Avdiivka, the construction of fortifications, and the restoration of energy infrastructure after Russian strikes.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 05:52 PM • 108396 views
Funds to cover mobilization needs can only be raised from internal resources, but no decision has been made - Pidlasa

Additional funds of UAH 720 billion can be raised from Ukraine's domestic resources to cover the needs of military mobilisation, as funds from international partners cannot be spent on the needs of the Armed Forces. Currently, no decision has been made on the number of mobilised or the source of funding has not yet been decided.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 05:42 PM • 105043 views
Construction of drone plant discussed: Air Force Commander meets with Baykar Makina CEO

The Commander of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine met with the CEO of Baykar Makina to discuss the construction of a drone manufacturing plant in Ukraine and strengthening the potential of unmanned aerial vehicles in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 05:29 PM • 29559 views
"My last broadcast": telethon host Orest Drymalovskyi announces that he is joining the Armed Forces

Ukrainian TV presenter Orest Drymalovsky announced his last broadcast as he decided to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Society • February 2, 04:47 PM • 102808 views
Danilov said that there is no document on Zaluzhny's resignation as of today

Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov commented on the situation regarding the allegations of some telegram channels, and subsequently some media outlets, about the alleged resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 04:38 PM • 30100 views
Tabaivka is not under occupants' control, heavy fighting continues - Yevlash

While heavy fighting and artillery duels continued near Tabaivka, the village remained under Ukrainian control, despite Russian claims of its capture.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 03:11 PM • 21191 views
At least three Russian planes hit at Belbek airfield in Crimea - Ignat

At least three Russian planes were shot down at the Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea, a spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force reports.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 01:20 PM • 22217 views
The Ministry of Defense is changing its approach to tenders for the supply of food for the Armed Forces

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has presented a new model of food procurement directly from producers and suppliers starting in April 2024 to improve quality and transparency.

Society • February 2, 12:21 PM • 19601 views
93% of Japanese residents have a negative attitude towards Russia - Ukrainian Ambassador

The Japanese have a negative view of Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine: according to a recent government poll, 93% of respondents have a negative view of Russia.

News of the World • February 2, 09:52 AM • 47643 views
Guerrillas detect 10 fighter jets on air defense systems kept by Russia at Saki airfield in Crimea

The guerrillas discovered about 10 Russian Su-30 fighters and air defense deployment sites at the strategic Saki airfield in occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 08:51 AM • 35494 views
Not to look for the guilty, but to change the system - how the new team of the Ministry of Defense works

The new team of the Ministry of Defense had to quickly solve a difficult problem: to show that the ministry is ready to admit its mistakes, is open to dialogue with the public, and in interaction with it is determined to eradicate any manifestations of corruption and introduce new work mechanisms.

Politics • February 2, 08:35 AM • 403474 views
Yermak discussed with Sullivan the current situation at the front and assistance to Ukraine

During the telephone conversation, Yermak and Sullivan discussed the current situation on the frontline in Ukraine and the need to strengthen the country's air defense system against Russian attacks.

Politics • February 2, 08:35 AM • 30226 views
Humenyuk: Russian Federation has concentrated a group of more than 70,000 personnel on the left bank of Dnipro river

According to a spokeswoman for the Southern Ukrainian Defense Forces, Russia has amassed more than 70,000 troops on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 08:23 AM • 30149 views
Russian troops have started to attack with ballistic missiles more often: Ihnat explains the reasons

Russian troops are increasingly using ballistic missiles in their attacks on Ukraine, as they are harder to shoot down by air defenses than cruise missiles and drones.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 08:07 AM • 31650 views
Humenyuk: Russia continues energy terror, critical infrastructure remains a target

Despite mild winter weather, Russia continued attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 07:58 AM • 22308 views
Ukraine's destruction of the Russian missile boat "Ivanivets": analysts assessed the consequences for the occupiers

Ukrainian forces sink a Russian missile boat near occupied Crimea, limiting Russia's naval capabilities in the western Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 07:15 AM • 68251 views
Over 150 hostile attacks took place in Zaporizhzhya region, two people were wounded

Over the past day, Russian troops fired 153 times at 25 localities in Zaporizhzhya region, wounding two people.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 06:49 AM • 30369 views
Ukrainian Air Force: 11 out of 24 Shahed drones destroyed in the sky over Ukraine at night, seven more drones failed to reach targets

Ukrainian defense forces destroyed 11 of the 24 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia, and at least 7 more failed to reach their targets on the night of February 2.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 06:20 AM • 29410 views
63 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

According to the General Staff's report, 63 combat engagements took place on the frontline over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 06:01 AM • 26717 views
Ukrainian aviation strikes at 13 enemy concentration areas - General Staff

On February 1, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' aviation struck 13 locations of enemy manpower and equipment and 1 anti-aircraft installation, the General Staff reports.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 05:25 AM • 27232 views
Forbes: Ukrainian attack could stop production of Russia's deadliest drone

An explosion at a Russian drone factory in August may have disrupted the production of deadly Lancet drones, leading to fewer attacks on Ukrainian troops.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 05:21 AM • 122885 views
A massive drone attack was carried out in Kirovohrad region - OVA

A massive drone attack was carried out in Kirovohrad and neighboring regions of Ukraine, which led to the deployment of air defense in Kropyvnytskyi and the surrounding area.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 02:28 AM • 38418 views
Sounds of explosions are heard in Kryvyi Rih

The explosions occurred in Kryvyi Rih at 03:27 after the Ukrainian Air Force reported drone attacks on southeastern regions, including Kirovohrad.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 01:30 AM • 31375 views
Due to the decision of the European Council, EU budget support has doubled - Kuleba

The EU has doubled its budgetary support for Ukraine to €50 billion since Russia's full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba reports.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 01:05 AM • 36878 views
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, almost 70 thousand soldiers have been awarded state decorations

President Zelenskiy announces that nearly 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers have received state awards since Russia's full-scale invasion began on February 24.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 10:53 PM • 26698 views