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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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Ukrainian partisans scouted coordinates of enterprise producing Oniks missilesPhoto

ATESH partisans scouted the coordinates of a Russian enterprise in Orenburg that produces Oniks missiles and handed over the information to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Agents thoroughly studied the plant, including workshops, warehouses, and security schemes, with the help of Ukrainian workers.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 11:41 AM • 11449 views
Minus another 1000 Russian occupiers: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

On November 14, Russian occupation forces lost at least 1000 servicemen, 20 artillery systems, and 6 tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.11.25 are estimated at 1,157,400 personnel.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 05:13 AM • 5734 views
The enemy does not abandon attempts to break through to apartment buildings: Syrskyi on the situation in the Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the enemy's attempts to break through to residential areas in the Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions. He held a meeting with commanders to develop measures to counter the enemy's plans.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 04:41 PM • 3182 views
Series of strikes on Russian facilities: General Staff confirms hits in Novorossiysk, Saratov region, and Engels area

On the night of November 14, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a ship base in Novorossiysk, an oil refinery in the Saratov region, and a fuel and lubricants depot near Engels. Neptune missiles and attack UAVs were used, with explosions and fires reported.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 03:03 PM • 41890 views
Patrolled at a school assembly: a traitorous policewoman was convicted for working for the occupiers during the capture of Kupyansk

A patrol policewoman from Kupyansk, who collaborated with the occupiers, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. She held positions in the occupation administration and fled to Russia before de-occupation.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 02:56 PM • 3674 views
Myrnohrad is under the control of the Defense Forces, Russian flag over the mine shot down - 7th Airborne Assault CorpsVideo

The 7th Airborne Assault Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced control over Myrnohrad in Donetsk region. Soldiers of the 38th Marine Brigade destroyed a Russian flag hoisted on a mine and eliminated two infantrymen.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 12:32 PM • 2578 views
Using the weather to capture the city: Airborne Assault Forces showed footage of the destruction of Russian equipment in battles for PokrovskVideo

Russian invaders are pulling reserves to Pokrovsk, taking advantage of weather conditions. Soldiers of the 25th Airborne Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are destroying enemy equipment moving towards the city.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 11:40 AM • 3195 views
Foreigner detained for guiding Russian attacks on energy facilities near Khmelnytskyi NPP at FSB's behest

The SBU counterintelligence detained a foreigner who was adjusting missile and drone strikes on Zhytomyr and Khmelnytskyi regions. He photographed energy-generating and heat-supply enterprises, as well as checkpoints of the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 09:49 AM • 4526 views
Ukrainian military showed the capture of 21 Russian occupiers in Donetsk regionVideo

The Ukrainian Defense Forces captured 21 Russian servicemen in the Dobropillya and Kostiantynivka directions of the Donetsk region. This replenishment of the exchange fund contributes to the return of Ukrainian defenders from captivity.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 03:03 AM • 4400 views
Syrskyi on Deep Strike: since early November, Ukraine has hit 33 targets of the Russian aggressor

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported the successful destruction of 33 strategic and 41 operational targets of the Russian aggressor since early November. Long-range strike weapons of Ukrainian development were used: "Flamingo", "Bars" and "Lyutyi".

War in Ukraine • November 13, 06:06 PM • 3323 views
Cabinet dismissed Bilchuk from the post of head of the State Aviation Service: who will perform the duties

The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Oleksandr Bilchuk from the post of Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine. Daniil Menshikov has been appointed as acting head.

Politics • November 13, 05:54 PM • 3600 views
Syrskyi revealed the main direction of the enemy's offensive and significant losses of the occupiers

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Pokrovsk direction remains the main one for the enemy's offensive, which is suffering significant losses in personnel and equipment. Ukrainian defenders are effectively operating in this direction, as well as in the Ocheretyne, Huliaipole, and Orikhiv directions.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 05:42 PM • 9931 views
Syrskyi discussed with the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces the training of Mirage pilots and the strengthening of air defense

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a conversation with the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces Fabien Mandon. The training of Mirage pilots, strengthening of air defense, and other aspects of defense cooperation were discussed.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 02:11 PM • 3134 views
Received a bribe of up to $20,000 for evading mobilization: a TCC employee in Vinnytsia region was sentenced to two years in a disciplinary battalion

A court in Vinnytsia region sentenced a TCC employee to two years in a disciplinary battalion. He was accused of abuse of power, demanding $2,000 for draft notices and $16,000 for a deferment from mobilization.

Society • November 13, 01:28 PM • 5679 views
Explosions occurred at an oil refinery in Russia: the atmospheric-vacuum oil distillation unit was disabledPhotoVideo

On Thursday, November 13, explosions occurred in Nizhnekamsk. Damage to the atmospheric-vacuum oil distillation unit of the refinery is reported.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 12:06 PM • 17059 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missile and 138 drones: 102 UAVs neutralized

On the night of November 13, Ukraine repelled an attack by a ballistic missile and 138 UAVs, shooting down 102 enemy drones. 36 strike UAVs were recorded hitting 10 locations.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 09:31 AM • 2970 views
Syrskyi revealed the situation in the Pokrovsk direction: there is no talk of Russian control over Pokrovsk or operational encirclement

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that there is no talk of Russian control over the city of Pokrovsk or the operational encirclement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces group. He stated that the Pokrovsk direction remains the main one for the enemy's offensive, where a constant struggle with small enemy assault groups continues.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 06:19 AM • 3695 views
Ukrainian military showed the elimination of a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group in the Vovchansk directionVideo

The Ukrainian Defense Forces neutralized a sabotage and reconnaissance group of Russian troops that had infiltrated the defenders' positions in the Vovchansk direction. A mortar crew engaged in battle, and a drone flew to their aid.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 02:38 AM • 30544 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine report 216 combat engagements and repelled attacks by Russian invaders on November 12

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 216 combat engagements and repelled attacks by Russian invaders on November 12. Ukrainian defenders focused on disrupting the enemy's offensive plans and depleting its combat potential.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 08:14 PM • 4910 views
Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad: humanitarian aid impossible, only military helps civilians - Donetsk OVA

Due to daily shelling by Russian occupiers, it is impossible to deliver humanitarian aid to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Ukrainian military personnel are the only ones helping the civilian population trying to leave these settlements.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 03:14 PM • 3507 views
Enemy Telegram channels spread a fake about 25 Ukrainian marines surrendering: the 38th Marine Brigade reactedVideo

The information about 25 servicemen of the 38th Marine Brigade surrendering is fake. The brigade assures that there are no confirmed cases of voluntary surrender of servicemen of the 38th Marine Brigade.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 11:35 AM • 3907 views
Illegally sold fuel for the Armed Forces of Ukraine for UAH 28 million: SBI exposed a criminal scheme in five regionsPhoto

The State Bureau of Investigation has blocked a large-scale scheme of illegal sale of over 700 tons of special diesel fuel intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, worth about UAH 28 million. Two servicemen were detained for organizing the sale of fuel in Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Chernivtsi regions.

Society • November 12, 10:02 AM • 4961 views
Spied on combat aircraft in western Ukraine: law enforcement exposed a Russian spyPhoto

The SBU detained a 20-year-old resident of Khmelnytskyi region who used hidden mini-cameras to spy on Ukrainian combat aircraft. He faces life imprisonment for treason.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 08:59 AM • 4049 views
Air defense destroyed 90 out of more than 120 drones with which Russia attacked Ukraine at night

On the night of November 12, Ukraine repelled an attack of 121 enemy UAVs, 90 of which were destroyed. 31 drones were recorded hitting 19 locations.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 07:19 AM • 3838 views
Defense Forces withdrew from positions near several settlements in the Zaporizhzhia direction

The Defense Forces withdrew from positions near Novouspenivske, Nove, Okhotnyche, Uspenivka, and Novomykolaivka in the Zaporizhzhia direction. This happened due to the destruction of shelters and fortifications and intense fighting that lasted for several days.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 01:13 PM • 2903 views
Veteran Center "Veteran PRO" opened in Kyiv regionVideo

The veteran center "Veteran PRO" has been opened in the Myronivka community in the Kyiv region. The project was implemented with the support of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, the Myronivka City Council, and the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation, which also supported over 250 social initiatives and 210 veteran businesses.

Society • November 11, 12:57 PM • 2558 views
In October, our aerial unmanned systems hit 77,000 enemy targets - Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that in October, Ukrainian aerial unmanned systems hit 77,000 enemy targets. FPV drones and heavy bombers showed the best results, and the role of ground robotic systems is also growing.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 10:21 AM • 2702 views
Enemy intensified infiltration into Pokrovsk through the southern outskirts amidst fog, with over 300 Russians in the city, but they are being destroyed - 7th Airborne Assault Corps

The 7th Airborne Assault Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the penetration of over 300 Russians into Pokrovsk through the southern outskirts on light vehicles, using fog. Defense forces destroyed 162 occupiers and wounded another 39.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 09:38 AM • 2908 views
Syrskyi: Russia deployed 150,000 soldiers to Pokrovsk to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense

Russia has concentrated 150,000 troops in the Pokrovsk area to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense and gain control over the Donetsk region. This was reported by the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, who noted that the Defense Forces are firmly holding the strategically important city.

War in Ukraine • November 10, 09:39 PM • 69813 views
156 battles in 24 hours: The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled massive Russian assaults in the Pokrovsk and Slobozhanske directions

On November 10, 156 combat engagements took place on the front, all attempts by Russian troops to break through were repelled. The fiercest battles took place in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Russians carried out 59 attacks.

War in Ukraine • November 10, 08:36 PM • 13440 views