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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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Andriy Biletsky: Russia continues to steal our technological solutions and scale them upVideo

Colonel Andriy Biletsky stated at the YES-2025 conference that Ukraine dominated innovations in 2022-2024, but Russia has already surpassed it in the number of FPV drones. He emphasized the need for a strategy for military-industrial technology development.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 05:11 PM • 13996 views
"This is palpable for the enemy": Zelenskyy spoke about effective strikes on Russian oil facilitiesVideo

The President thanked the soldiers for the significant losses inflicted on Russia at the front and in the rear. He emphasized the effectiveness of strikes on Russian oil facilities, which limits the financing of the war.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 04:29 PM • 7126 views
General Staff confirms damage to key Russian oil refinery

The General Staff of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Kirishinefteorgsintez plant in the Leningrad region on the night of September 14, 2025. This refinery is one of the largest in the Russian Federation, produces about 80 types of petroleum products, and meets the needs of the Russian armed forces.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 09:08 AM • 67377 views
Over 50 enemy UAVs suppressed by Ukrainian defenders

On the night of September 14, Ukrainian military repelled an aerial attack, shooting down or suppressing 52 enemy UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types. There was also an attack by an Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile, with a missile hit and 6 attack UAVs recorded.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 06:50 AM • 4674 views
"Flew too much, motherf*cker": The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian "Orion" drone worth over 5 million dollarsVideo

The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated a Russian attack and reconnaissance drone "Orion", the cost of which exceeds 5 million dollars. The operation was carried out by the 414th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems, known as "Birds of Magyar".

War in Ukraine • September 13, 08:18 PM • 5598 views
Russian army lost 950 servicemen and 39 artillery systems in a day - General Staff

On September 12, the Russian army lost 950 servicemen, 39 artillery systems, and 4 tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 13.09.25 amount to 1,093,730 personnel.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 04:59 AM • 4303 views
Ukrainian military liberated the village of Filiia in Dnipropetrovsk region - "Skelya"Photo

The "Shkval" battalion of the "Skelya" regiment conducted a successful offensive operation on the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions. The fighters eliminated the occupiers' strongholds and regained control over the village of Filiia, where the Ukrainian flag now flies.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 11:58 PM • 10911 views
The Russian Federation is primarily trying to destroy cell towers: sources in the General Staff named the reason

Russian occupiers are deliberately destroying cell towers, especially in border areas. This simplifies the task of striking regions and limits data transmission.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 04:28 PM • 3675 views
In Kyiv, men were fictitiously made into "teachers" to "book" them: the organizer and his accomplices have been detainedPhoto

A scheme to evade mobilization through fictitious educational institutions has been neutralized in Ukraine. The organizer and his accomplices have been detained, and they have been notified of suspicion.

Society • September 12, 01:34 PM • 6428 views
Situation demands attention: Syrskyi visited Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directionsPhoto

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine made a working trip to the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions. He discussed the operational situation and gave instructions regarding the provision of units.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 01:18 PM • 3680 views
Since the beginning of the day, 141 combat engagements and thousands of enemy strikes have been recorded at the front - General Staff

On September 11, 141 combat engagements took place at the front. Russian troops launched 56 airstrikes, dropping 90 guided aerial bombs, and also carried out 1729 drone strikes and 3257 shellings.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 09:19 PM • 3591 views
From fake students to forest crossings: SBU and police liquidated six schemes of evasion from mobilizationPhoto

The SBU and the National Police liquidated six schemes of evasion from mobilization, detaining eight organizers. The perpetrators transported draft dodgers abroad or issued fictitious documents for sums ranging from 5 to 20 thousand US dollars.

Society • September 11, 10:52 AM • 4522 views
Ukrainian drones hit over 60,000 targets in August: Syrskyi held monthly meeting

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi reported that Ukrainian drones hit over 60,000 targets in August, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. He also emphasized the importance of developing electronic warfare systems and training new units.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 07:29 AM • 3190 views
Russian army lost 890 personnel and 49 units of special equipment in a day

Over the past day, September 10, the Russian army lost 890 servicemen. Also, 22 artillery systems and 4 enemy tanks were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 04:53 AM • 4209 views
The enemy conducts raids on the temporarily occupied territories and searches for those who help the Defense Forces

Russians are conducting raids in the occupied territories. After successful strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on military targets, they intensified repressions: searches are taking place in cities and villages.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 02:43 AM • 10916 views
ATESH agents attacked an air defense plant in Tula (video)Video

The ATESH movement successfully disabled communications at the defense plant JSC "Shcheglovsky Val" in Tula by destroying a communication tower. This enterprise produces air defense systems, rapid-fire guns, small arms, Kornet ATGM, and Pantsir-S SPAAGM.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 01:25 AM • 33246 views
In Kyiv, FSB agents planned to carry out terrorist attacks and sabotage: the court delivered a verdict (video)PhotoVideo

Two FSB agents received prison sentences for terrorist attacks in Kyiv. One of them tried to blow up police officers, the other set fire to a Ukrainian Armed Forces car and a Ukrposhta branch.

Crimes and emergencies • September 10, 11:55 PM • 5383 views
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 153 combat engagements at the front: Russia is exerting the most pressure in several directions

During the day, 153 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 2 missile strikes, 45 air strikes, and used 1989 kamikaze drones. The greatest pressure remains on the Novopavlivka and Pokrovsk directions.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 07:49 PM • 8584 views
Kramatorsk under massive fire: number of wounded increased to 6, including teenagersVideo

Kramatorsk has been subjected to massive shelling for the third day in a row, with 15 strikes recorded. As a result of the attacks, 6 people were wounded, including two teenagers aged 16 and 17.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 04:55 PM • 13855 views
Kramatorsk on September 10 under continuous shelling: three wounded, including a teenagerPhoto

Kramatorsk on September 10 under constant shelling by Russian forces. Three people were reported wounded, including a 16-year-old teenager.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 02:58 PM • 4927 views
In Lviv, two minors, recruited by Russia, tried to kill a serviceman - SBUPhotoVideo

Two teenagers, 14 and 15 years old, recruited via Telegram, tried to plant explosives near the home of a Ukrainian serviceman.

Society • September 10, 07:31 AM • 9076 views
Russian army losses since the beginning of the year reach almost 300,000 people - SyrskyiVideo

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported almost 300,000 losses of the Russian army since the beginning of 2025. The total losses of the occupiers since February 2022 exceeded one million servicemen.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 01:32 AM • 5462 views
Exclusive
Decision to transfer control over Mi-8MTV helicopter documentation may have criminal consequences – expert

The temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service transferred the right to supervise the repair of Mi-8MTV helicopters to AAL Group Ltd, a company linked to the Russian defense-industrial complex. This creates risks for national security, which may be an indication of crimes against the foundations of national security.

Politics • September 9, 03:59 PM • 92751 views
Cabinet of Ministers accelerated the printing and sending of summonses

The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified the procedure for printing and sending summonses for conscripts, reservists, and those liable for military service. Now, summonses can be sent not only by mail but also through state electronic resources and electronic interaction systems of strategic enterprises in the printing industry.

Society • September 9, 03:16 PM • 11517 views
Steps to a Happy Childhood: The DobroDiy Charity Exchange helped 17 children with severe diagnoses in AugustPhoto

In August, the DobroDiy Charity Exchange provided UAH 418,000 for the rehabilitation of 17 children with severe diagnoses. The children underwent courses in 9 specialized centers across the country.

Society • September 9, 02:10 PM • 4163 views
Russian army lost 950 servicemen and dozens of pieces of equipment in a day - General Staff

On September 8, the Russian army lost 950 servicemen and dozens of pieces of equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 09.09.25 amounted to over a million people.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 04:58 AM • 4685 views
Russia threatened Ukraine with retaliation for alleged AFU strike on occupied Donetsk

Maria Zakharova stated that the AFU allegedly launched a drone strike on a children's playground in occupied Donetsk. Moscow promises retaliation, without mentioning its own daily shelling of Ukrainian cities.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 02:27 PM • 4335 views
YASNO recommended not to panic, but to stock up on flashlights and power banks

The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council advises Ukrainians and businesses to prepare for possible power outages in the autumn. It is recommended to stock up on power banks, flashlights, and check backup power.

Society • September 8, 02:03 PM • 3464 views
Tried to take conscripts "home": three women in Vinnytsia were notified of suspicion for an action against the TCCPhoto

Three women in Vinnytsia have been notified of suspicion for obstructing the work of the TCC during mobilization measures. They tried to prevent their relatives from being sent to the collection point and broadcast the event on social networks.

Crimes and emergencies • September 8, 01:31 PM • 4463 views
DBR spokeswoman explained how the bureau reacts to signals about bribery in the Armed Forces and TCC

The commander of the reconnaissance platoon reported possible facts of corruption in the Kyiv TCC. The DBR calls for official appeals for investigation.

Society • September 8, 09:44 AM • 3274 views