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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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Today is the third anniversary of the liberation of Sumy region from the occupiers: the head of the OVA spoke about the current situation on the border

Fortifications are being strengthened and the population is being evacuated in Sumy region due to Russia's attempts to expand the "grey zone". More than 15,000 people have been evacuated from the border area, and preparations for defense are underway.

Society • April 11, 07:00 AM • 9273 views
Russia's losses in the war against Ukraine have already exceeded 930,000 soldiers: General Staff data

The Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,210 Russian invaders in a day. The total losses of the Russian Federation in personnel exceeded 930,000, and a lot of enemy equipment was also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 04:58 AM • 5476 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced near Chasov Yar, the enemy near Toretsk and Pokrovsk: ISW maps

The Defense Forces of Ukraine have advanced in the area of Chasov Yar. Russian occupiers also have advances near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, according to the ISW report.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 04:20 AM • 6192 views
In Ivano-Frankivsk, a man bit a TCC employee on the leg during a document check

In Ivano-Frankivsk, a man bit a TCC soldier on the leg when he tried to check his documents. The detainee turned out to be a resident of Kherson region who did not register.

Crimes and emergencies • April 10, 07:28 PM • 8467 views
British Defense Minister: International coalition preparing a strategy for Ukraine's stability after peace with Russia

The international coalition is ready to provide Ukraine with comprehensive support after the end of the war with Russia, including a safe sky, seas and support for peace on land.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 04:30 PM • 15991 views
Not true: the General Staff denied the transfer of Sukharevsky

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denied information about the transfer of the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Vadym Sukharevskyi. Colonel Sukharevskyi continues to perform his duties in his current position.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 01:47 PM • 5737 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have officers and soldiers of social support: the spokesman of the Ministry of Defense told how the new system works

New positions have been introduced in the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to help the military with documents and treatment. The support service works with families and provides comprehensive information about benefits.

Society • April 10, 12:27 PM • 9936 views
"League of Laughter" participant Oleksandr Chechun died: the man joined the Armed Forces at the beginning of the war

Sad news: Oleksandr Chechun, a member of the "Dibrova Stadium" team, has passed away. He became a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2022. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Society • April 10, 08:23 AM • 98424 views
Nasіrov's conscription to the Armed Forces: the order has been canceled, an investigation has been launched

The Military Law and Order Service is investigating the circumstances of Roman Nasіrov's conscription to the Armed Forces. The materials will be transferred to law enforcement agencies to assess possible abuse of power.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 05:19 AM • 131558 views
The Ukrainian Navy reported on the situation with enemy ships in the Black Sea

According to the Ukrainian Navy, as of April 10, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 missile carriers with "Calibers" on duty in the Mediterranean Sea.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 04:20 AM • 98925 views
The Russian army is having success in Donbas: what is known

According to DeepState, Russian troops have achieved success in four settlements of the Donetsk region. In particular, the enemy advanced near Druzhba, Rozlyv, Rozdolne and Nadiivka.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 11:39 PM • 65969 views
One is a "tourist", the other is recruited: new details of the interrogation of Chinese prisoners

The SBU interrogated two Chinese citizens captured in the Donetsk region. They told how they were recruited into the Russian army and about their first combat mission.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 08:37 PM • 10641 views
Forced a woman in Mykolaiv region to walk through a "mined" area with her eyes blindfolded: Russian commander sentenced

A Russian commander kidnapped a woman in the Mykolaiv region, forced her to walk through a mined area and threatened arson. The court sentenced him to 10 years in prison for war crimes.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 12:02 PM • 7053 views
Air raid alert has been issued again in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of ballistic missiles

An air raid alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of northern and eastern regions. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the threat of ballistic weapons from the east.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 08:48 AM • 12712 views
Syrskyi: the enemy's offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv regions, which Zelenskyi spoke about, "has actually already begun"

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the Russian offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv regions has actually already begun. The number of enemy offensive actions has doubled.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 06:56 AM • 11798 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 135 combat clashes took place, the hottest in the Pokrovsk direction

Since the beginning of the day, 135 combat clashes have taken place. The hottest is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy tried 51 times to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:48 PM • 6148 views
"\"They are putting soldiers in battalions\": The Rivne Regional Recruitment Center responded to scandalous statements by Lieutenant Colonel"

The TCC stated that Kovalyuk's statements about losses do not contribute to defense capability. It is assumed that his opinion could have been influenced by personal circumstances or fatigue from service.

Society • April 8, 07:17 PM • 156495 views
MFA summoned the Chargé d'Affaires of China due to the capture of two Chinese citizens as prisoners of war by the AFU

Ukraine summoned China's chargé d'affaires over the participation of Chinese citizens in the war on the side of Russia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this undermines trust in Beijing and casts doubt on their position on peace.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 01:48 PM • 9181 views
The algorithm for returning from unauthorized abandonment has been updated in Ukraine: what has changed after March 1

Military personnel who have abandoned their unit for the first time can return to service, avoiding punishment, if they obtain the consent of the commander and the decision of the court. Repeated unauthorized abandonment is punishable by imprisonment for 5 to 10 years.

Society • April 8, 12:25 PM • 11189 views
Ministry of Finance: all payments to the military are made on time and in full, and will continue to be so in the future

The Ministry of Finance has denied information about the threat of delays in payments to the military. Financing of the Armed Forces is a priority, funds are provided in the state budget for 2025, payments are made on time and in full.

Society • April 8, 08:53 AM • 131372 views
Guided Russian KABs on Kharkiv: SBU detained publishing house employee

The SBU detained a Russian informant who spied on the Armed Forces and transmitted data on the location of Ukrainian military facilities. He guided Russian KABs on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:52 AM • 10433 views
Most battles are on the Pokrovsk direction: map from the General Staff

During the day, 159 combat engagements were recorded, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces struck areas of concentration of manpower and equipment of the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 05:59 AM • 6154 views
Syrsky: Defense Forces neutralized over 77,000 enemy targets with drones in March

In March, the Defense Forces of Ukraine hit over 77,000 enemy targets with drones, which is 10% more than in February. The main priority is to increase the capabilities of unmanned systems.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:05 PM • 13171 views
Armed Forces of Ukraine received a new ground robot of Ukrainian production: what it can do

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for use the D-21-12R ground robotic complex. It can perform surveillance, patrolling, and fire support tasks.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 11:54 AM • 10638 views
RF's assault operations continue, but their effectiveness is falling – military man Tymochko

The assault operations of the Russian occupiers continue, but their effectiveness is falling. In the Toretsk area, Ukrainian soldiers are gaining a foothold, and the Russians cannot win back territory.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 08:07 AM • 10551 views
There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas, but there is a threat from the Mediterranean - Ukrainian Navy

No enemy ships were recorded in the waters of the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 ships with 26 Kalibr missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:35 AM • 6125 views
Hottest in the Pokrovsk direction: 135 combat clashes took place on the front during the day

On April 6, 135 combat clashes took place on the front, the hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, Toretsk and Kursk directions. The enemy launched 63 air strikes and involved 718 drones.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 07:35 PM • 15379 views
Russia has deployed a missile carrier with "Kalibr" missiles on board to the Black Sea: the Navy reported on the situation

An enemy ship with Kalibr missiles has been recorded in the Black Sea. The total salvo is up to four missiles. There are three ships with 26 missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 05:17 AM • 9953 views
A hot night in Russia: two enterprises caught fire due to a drone attack

In the morning, UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked an industrial enterprise in Chapayevsk, Samara region, Russia, causing a fire. Emergency services are working at the scene, there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 03:39 AM • 46138 views
A computer science teacher from the reality show "Pregnant at 16" went to serve in the Armed Forces

Serhiy, the hero of the scandalous show who married a student, recorded a video message from the front. He explained that his wife initiated the filming and spoke about his dismissal from school due to the scandal.

Society • April 4, 01:13 PM • 7289 views