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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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Syrskyi: UAV interceptor platoons being created in Ukrainian Armed Forces units

Platoons for destroying enemy drones using electronic warfare and net guns will appear in the units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Russia plans to increase the number of UAV troops by April.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 05:35 PM • 5899 views
113 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy launched over 5,700 drones - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 113 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy used over 5,700 kamikaze drones and carried out almost 30,000 shellings of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's positions.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 08:23 PM • 5456 views
Russia continues to "probe" Ukrainian defenses in various sections of the border - State Border Guard Service

Russian troops are attacking the borders of Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions to create a buffer zone. The State Border Guard Service reports attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses.

Society • March 11, 12:40 PM • 2332 views
Ukrainian company "Aerobavovna" revives the use of aerostats for modern warfare

Ukrainian aerostats provide drone operations and radio reconnaissance for several days. The company is preparing its first export sale of systems to EU countries.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 11:16 PM • 36593 views
The "Kremniy El" plant in Bryansk was attacked by Storm Shadow missiles, damage to production facilities recorded - General StaffVideo

The Defense Forces hit a Russian microelectronics plant that produces chips for Iskander missiles. Significant damage to production facilities has been recorded.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 06:17 PM • 4895 views
UDF attacked occupiers' fuel and lubricant depots and electronic warfare station - General StaffVideo

The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit fuel depots, an electronic warfare station, and UAV control points in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Special Operations Forces showed footage of the strikes.

Society • March 10, 01:51 PM • 4018 views
Syrskyi revealed the peculiarities of the current war and made decisions for defense in Donetsk region

The Commander-in-Chief visited Donetsk region and made decisions on strengthening defense. Enemy infantry infiltration zones on the front reach more than 10 kilometers.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 07:58 AM • 4238 views
Russia's losses for the day amounted to 950 soldiers and over two thousand drones

The General Staff reported on enemy losses for the day. In addition to manpower, the Russians lost 73 artillery systems and over 2000 UAVs

War in Ukraine • March 10, 05:44 AM • 5447 views
Ukraine is developing a cheap ATACMS analogue with a range of up to 800 km: what is known about the missile

Fire Point is creating FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles for mass production. The new weapons will be launched from trucks and will cost half as much as ATACMS.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 05:31 AM • 6801 views
Occupiers do not stop attempts to completely capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad - Air Assault Forces

Defense forces are holding back the occupiers' offensive in Donetsk region and inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Over the week, 270 Russians were eliminated and 763 drones were neutralized.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 03:37 AM • 6393 views
In Volyn, a group of individuals attacked a TCC vehicle and rescued a mobilized person; proceedings have been initiated

Near the village of Karasyn, civilians attacked soldiers, beat one of them, and abducted a man subject to mobilization. The prosecutor's office has opened a case regarding obstruction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • March 9, 03:31 PM • 3310 views
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the pre-trial detention measure for Ukrainian Air Force Logistics Commander Ukrainets

The court upheld the pre-trial detention measure in the form of detention with an alternative bail of UAH 7 million. Andriy Ukrainets is suspected of corruption schemes.

Society • March 9, 02:34 PM • 3405 views
Defense Forces hit S-300 in Crimea and Buk-M3 in Luhansk region, and also struck enemy command and observation posts

Ukrainian military hit Russian air defense systems in Crimea and Luhansk region, as well as command posts in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Enemy personnel were also targeted.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 02:23 PM • 2727 views
Defense Forces liberated more territory in a month than the enemy captured - Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi announced the liberation of 285 sq. km in the Oleksandrivka direction. DeepStrike attacks reduced oil refining in Russia by almost a quarter.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 11:43 AM • 3882 views
SBU eliminated a large-scale scheme for manufacturing fake law enforcement IDs for draft dodgersPhoto

A former serviceman and 18 accomplices produced forged documents for $3,000-5,000. During searches, fakes and combat weapons were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • March 9, 09:30 AM • 3340 views
Ukrainian defenders completely defeated the occupiers' armored group in the Huliaipole directionVideo

Defense forces destroyed an enemy tank, armored combat vehicle, and quad bikes on the route to Malynivka. All enemy paratroopers were eliminated by pinpoint drone strikes.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 07:34 AM • 5403 views
Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled 130 enemy attacks over the past day

The General Staff reported 130 combat engagements and nine thousand enemy kamikaze drones. The most difficult situation remains in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 07:15 AM • 3889 views
Russia attacked the Armed Forces of Ukraine with thousands of drones and a hundred aerial bombs in a day, with a total of 120 combat engagements - General Staff

The General Staff recorded 120 combat engagements on the front and massive UAV strikes. Artillery and over 50 occupiers were destroyed in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 08:12 PM • 6418 views
International Women's Day on March 8 - history, significance, and modern challenges

The world celebrates International Day for Women's Rights and Peace. In Ukraine, the holiday emphasizes equality, safety, and the heroic role of women during the war.

Society • March 8, 12:28 PM • 130228 views
Defense Forces hit Pantsir-S1, a landing craft, and enemy command postsPhoto

The Defense Forces hit a Pantsir-S1 complex, a BK-16 boat, and UAV control points in Crimea and the Russian Federation. Strikes were also carried out against the occupiers' command posts.

Society • March 8, 11:12 AM • 64132 views
Anniversary of the "Azov" corps - fighters received awards and distinctionsPhoto

Servicemen of the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" received state awards on the anniversary of the unit's creation. The fighters stopped the enemy's breakthrough 20 km deep.

Society • March 8, 08:41 AM • 51824 views
"Your strength and role are not for one day" - Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainian women on March 8Photo

The President congratulated women on March 8 and noted their resilience on the front lines and in the rear. He thanked them for their leadership and for raising children in difficult conditions.

Society • March 8, 08:15 AM • 34546 views
"Defending Ukraine is not only a man's business" - Syrskyi congratulated women on March 8

More than 75,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Commander-in-Chief noted the heroism of the female defenders and the awarding of state honors to 1,705 women.

Society • March 8, 07:28 AM • 6332 views
Paratroopers of the 77th Airmobile Brigade showed the elimination of a group of occupiers near Zahryzove in the Kupyansk directionVideo

Ukrainian soldiers thwarted an attempt to mine the territory in the Kupyansk direction. The enemy group was destroyed in a firefight with the support of bombers.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 09:59 PM • 13826 views
Fierce battles for Hryshyne continue near Pokrovsk, civilians remain in the settlement - Air Assault ForcesVideo

Russian troops are trying to gain a foothold in the center of Hryshyne in small groups. Civilians still remain in the destroyed settlement near the front line.

Society • March 7, 02:11 PM • 5442 views
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Women in the military: about service, fatigue, motherhood, and the cost of returning

Anastasiia Blyshchyk shared her experience of serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, combining combat missions with pregnancy, and the difficulties of reintegrating into civilian society after the war.

Society • March 7, 01:30 PM • 41640 views
Over 1,000 occupiers eliminated by Defense Forces in a day - General StaffPhoto

1010 occupiers and 44 artillery systems eliminated in a day. Total enemy losses reached 1,272,360 personnel, and 170 units of automotive equipment were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 05:15 AM • 9056 views
Defense Forces hit occupiers' ammunition and fuel depots in temporarily occupied territories and in Russia

On March 4 and 5, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck occupiers' ammunition and fuel depots in the temporarily occupied territories and in Russia. A command and observation post and a UAV control point were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:44 PM • 6966 views
In the Sloviansk direction, Russians are actively using analogues of Ukrainian "Vampires"Video

Russian troops are increasing the use of heavy attack drones in the Sloviansk direction, employing analogues of Ukrainian "Vampires. " The 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade reports on the activity of enemy weapons and attempts to penetrate the defense area.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:19 PM • 5383 views
Russian commander sentenced for holding civilians in school basement in Yagidne villagePhoto

Prosecutors of the Chernihiv Regional Prosecutor's Office confirmed the verdict against a Russian Armed Forces commander for holding civilians in the basement of a school in Yagidne. 10 people died in inhumane conditions; the occupiers used them as a "human shield."

Society • March 6, 11:07 AM • 4177 views