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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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Five More Countries Join EW Coalition - Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

Five more countries have officially joined the Electronic Warfare Coalition, initiated by Ukraine and Germany. Germany has created a financial mechanism for the procurement of EW equipment.

Politics • June 5, 08:57 AM • 76926 views
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Modification of Russian ballistic missiles: how Ukraine can cope with the new challenge

Russia has improved Iskander-M missiles, making them more difficult for Patriot to intercept. An expert says that only Patriot can save from them, but analogues are needed.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 08:39 AM • 93359 views
Minus another 930 occupiers: enemy losses as of June 5

On June 4, Ukrainian defenders destroyed 930 Russian soldiers, as well as dozens of tanks, armored combat vehicles and other equipment of the occupiers. The total losses of the Russian army are approaching one million.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 04:47 AM • 17840 views
Commander of the SBS named the priority steps for 100 days

Robert Brovdi plans to integrate SBS units into a single system, increase ammunition production and launch a recruitment campaign. The numerical composition of the SBS will also be optimized.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 12:50 AM • 40669 views
In Ukraine, Russian athletics medalist Nikolai Berezhnichkov has been eliminated.

Russian championship silver medalist Nikolai Bereznikov died in the war in Ukraine. In 2013, he won silver at the Russian Relay Championship.

Society • June 4, 05:21 PM • 15234 views
Trident in the sky: French Mirage 2000 fighters flew over the Black Sea

French Mirage 2000 fighter jets flew over the Black Sea, forming a trident in the sky. This gesture became a symbol of support for Ukraine and the strategic partnership with France.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 03:46 PM • 4392 views
Mandatory military training for medical and pharmaceutical students: bill passed as a basis

The Rada has passed a bill that provides for mandatory military training for medical and pharmaceutical students. Educational institutions must ensure the training is completed.

Society • June 4, 11:59 AM • 3512 views
No non-standard situations are observed along the border with Belarus, but the direction remains dangerous - Demchenko

Border guards do not record non-standard situations on the border with Belarus, but are strengthening the defense in this direction due to the threat of joint exercises between the Russian Federation and Belarus in September.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 10:27 AM • 2516 views
Fraud in drone supplies: director of the enterprise has been notified of suspicion in the case of 28 million UAH

The director of a commercial structure has been notified of suspicion of fraud of UAH 28 million related to the supply of drones. He received the funds but did not supply UAVs, instead transferring the money abroad.

Crimes and emergencies • June 4, 09:15 AM • 2822 views
The SBU detained an FSB agent who was spying on the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Khmelnytskyi region

The SBU detained a hostile informant, a 41-year-old resident of the Zhytomyr region, who was passing on data about the flights of the Armed Forces of Ukraine aircraft to the occupiers. The agent collected the coordinates of airfields and flight schedules to strike the airfield.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 07:53 AM • 2288 views
In Kherson, a morning attack by a Russian drone has claimed the life of one person, with three others injured

In the morning, Russian troops attacked Kherson with drones, killing a 49-year-old local resident and injuring three others. Over the past day, 8 people were injured in the region due to Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 07:24 AM • 2817 views
61 out of 95 enemy drones were neutralized over Ukraine at night

On the night of June 4, Russia launched 95 Shahed-type ударних БпЛА at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 61 drones, 36 of which were shot down over various regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 06:16 AM • 2579 views
Russia lost 1020 soldiers and more than 220 pieces of equipment in a day - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders have eliminated more than a thousand Russian soldiers. Dozens of tanks, armored fighting vehicles, artillery systems and other equipment of the occupiers were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 05:00 AM • 2926 views
Ukrainian Navy: Russia keeps two missile carriers in the Black Sea

In the waters of the Black Sea, there are enemy ships with Kalibr-type missiles, with a total salvo of up to 12 missiles. The threat of shelling for Ukraine remains.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 04:34 AM • 3023 views
Umerov reacted to personnel changes in the army and announced the appointment of the commander of the Ground Forces

Mykhailo Drapatyi will head the Joint Forces, Robert Brovdi will head the Unmanned Systems Forces, and Vadym Sukharevskyi will modernize the "East" command.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 07:17 PM • 3725 views
In the Kursk direction, Ukrainian soldiers effectively destroyed an enemy position: impressive video

Ukrainian assault troops of the 225th OShP eliminated a well-fortified company strong point of the occupiers in the Kursk direction. The RB-301B electronic warfare station was also hit and enemy guns with ammunition were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 06:29 PM • 3434 views
"Magyar" to Command Unmanned Systems Forces

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree appointing Robert Brovdi as the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 386/2024 has already been published.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 06:15 PM • 60699 views
Russian Federation losses since the beginning of the year exceeded 200,000 people - Syrskyi

According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the total losses of Russian troops at the front since the beginning of 2025 amounted to 200,000 people. On June 2, the occupiers lost 1,100 soldiers and 12 aircraft in a day.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 03:32 PM • 3041 views
Large-scale alert has been issued in Ukraine again due to the take-off of a Russian MiG-31K

An air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine for the second time today due to the take-off of a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a missile threat.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 11:27 AM • 2986 views
Timely Help: In May, "DobroDiy" Supported 13 Seriously Ill Children

Thanks to philanthropists, children received rehabilitation courses, medicines, and nutrition. Since the beginning of the war, "DobroDiy" has provided assistance worth almost UAH 132 million.

Society • June 3, 10:37 AM • 2311 views
Withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from 4 regions, neutrality and holding elections: Russian media published a "peace memorandum" that the Russian Federation handed over to Ukraine

Russia handed over to Ukraine a draft "peace memorandum" with demands for the withdrawal of troops from 4 regions, recognition of occupied Crimea as Russian, neutrality and reduction of the army.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 05:41 PM • 10580 views
Arson of energy facilities and AFU vehicles: law enforcement officers detained 6 more Russian agents

The SBU and the National Police detained six accomplices of the Russian Federation who set fire to energy facilities, Ukrzaliznytsia and AFU vehicles in various regions. They face life imprisonment.

Crimes and emergencies • June 2, 01:31 PM • 10185 views
Yuriy Vernydub and his staff left "Kryvbas"

Head coach of "Kryvbas" Yuriy Vernydub and his staff left the team. In 2023/2024, the club took third place in the UPL under the leadership of Vernydub.

Sports • June 2, 11:42 AM • 4174 views
Situation in Sumy region: the enemy is trying to expand the zone of entry of infantry groups - Demchenko

Russian troops are trying to advance deeper into the Sumy region with infantry groups, actively shelling the positions of the Armed Forces. The enemy uses aircraft and tries to break through on ATVs.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 08:49 AM • 2443 views
Another expensive anti-aircraft missile system "Tor-M2" of the occupiers has been destroyed

Ukrainian soldiers have destroyed another Russian Tor-M2 anti-aircraft missile system worth approximately $25 million. The strike on the enemy SAM system was guided by intelligence officers from the "Black Forest" brigade.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 07:24 AM • 2847 views
Today is the second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul: latest news

On June 2, the second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Istanbul. Ukraine handed over a document to the Russian Federation with the terms of a ceasefire, but Russia did not provide feedback.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 06:58 AM • 82774 views
A book created on the border of poetry, war, and sacrifice: "Frontline Kobzar" presented in Kaniv

A reprint of the book "Frontline Kobzar", illustrated by the fallen defender of Ukraine Serhiy Pushchenko, was presented in Kaniv. The book's circulation is 300 copies, some of which will go to charity for the army.

Culture • June 2, 06:00 AM • 2695 views
Enemy losses as of June 2, 2025 – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated more than 1,100 Russian soldiers. Dozens of units of enemy equipment were also destroyed, including tanks, artillery systems, and UAVs.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 05:00 AM • 3987 views
Rubio and Lavrov's conversation took place at the request of the Russian Federation - US State Department

The US State Department confirmed that Rubio's conversation with Lavrov took place at the request of Russia. They discussed the negotiations in Istanbul and the achievement of a lasting peace.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 11:38 PM • 72440 views
Zelenskyy revealed what Ukraine will offer to the Russian Federation at the negotiations in Istanbul

Ukraine will offer a complete ceasefire at negotiations with Russia on Monday, June 2. Zelenskyy reported that the Russian Federation has not submitted its "memorandum" to any party.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 11:12 PM • 4516 views