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Armed Forces of Ukraine

Military formation
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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On the night of the Alaska summit, Russia launched a ballistic missile and 85 drones at Ukraine: 61 "eliminated"

Russia launched a ballistic missile and 85 drones at Ukraine overnight. 61 drones were neutralized, but there were missile hits and 24 drones hit 12 locations.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 05:16 AM • 5790 views
Enemy losses: Russia lost over a thousand soldiers and dozens of artillery systems in a day

On August 15, Russian troops lost 1010 soldiers and 42 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 11.08.25 amount to over a million eliminated personnel.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 04:47 AM • 5146 views
"Kholodnyi Yar" liberated Hruzke and Vesele: machine gun robots and artillery destroyed the occupiersVideo

The 93rd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "Kholodnyi Yar" liberated Hruzke and Vesele near Dobropillia. The uniqueness of the operation was the use of combat robots that shot the enemy at close range.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 09:20 PM • 24385 views
Russian UAVs and KABs attacked Ukraine while Trump-Putin talks are ongoing

During the negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, enemy drones attacked Chernihiv and Sumy regions. KABs were also launched in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 08:59 PM • 4252 views
Britain to deploy troops to Ukraine within a week of ceasefire - The Telegraph

Great Britain plans to send hundreds of military instructors and engineers to Ukraine within the first week after a truce. This will help restore the Armed Forces of Ukraine and patrol the sky to prevent ceasefire violations.

Politics • August 15, 08:15 PM • 216493 views
Third of today's battles were in the Pokrovsk direction, enemy losses there reached 172 occupiers - General Staff

More than a third of the battles on the front took place in the Pokrovsk direction, where 172 occupiers and 106 drones were neutralized. In total, 97 combat engagements, 2 missile and 77 air strikes were recorded during the day.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 07:29 PM • 3959 views
Russians intensify pressure amid Alaska talks - Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported increased pressure on Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions. The Staff meeting discussed strengthening defense and financing Ukraine's security sector.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 07:14 PM • 3524 views
Ukrainian military stopped the enemy's advance in the Pokrovsk direction: seven settlements cleared

In the Pokrovsk direction, the Ukrainian military stopped the enemy's advance and cleared seven settlements. The enemy suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 06:26 PM • 146984 views
The Charity Exchange "DobroDiy" received an award from the Association of Philanthropists of Ukraine

The Charity Exchange "DobroDiy" was recognized by the Association of Philanthropists of Ukraine for representing and promoting philanthropy in Dnipropetrovsk region at the national level. The organization has implemented over 2100 projects totaling over UAH 166.5 million, a significant portion of which is directed to the Defense Forces and assistance to critically ill children.

Society • August 15, 05:34 PM • 4287 views
65 combat engagements took place at the front, 29 of them in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

Over the past day, 65 combat engagements took place at the front, 29 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces repelled 24 enemy attacks, 5 battles are ongoing.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 01:58 PM • 5867 views
Zelenskyy after the Staff meeting: "We are strengthening the front and are ready for any challenges"

President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the situation at the front, the development of a contract army, and defense financing for 2025-2026. The successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions, as well as the strengthening of positions in the Zaporizhzhia region, were noted.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 01:14 PM • 6344 views
Zelenskyy on meeting in Alaska: "It's time to end the war — Russia must take steps"

President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for real steps from Russia to end the war. He stressed Ukraine's readiness to respond to threats and inform partners about the situation at the front.

Politics • August 15, 01:02 PM • 4344 views
Mi-8s destroy Russian drones, and their repair will be controlled by a company from the orbit of the Russian military-industrial complex - whose benefit is this decision?

The State Aviation Administration of Ukraine has appointed the foreign offshore company AAL Group Ltd. as the administrator of repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters. This company has ties to the Russian military-industrial complex, which creates risks for Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Politics • August 15, 10:28 AM • 337266 views
SBU uncovered 207 agents of Russian special services, 52 of whom in Defense Forces, and blocked 114 draft evasion schemes

The SBU uncovered 207 agents of Russian special services, 52 of whom were servicemen. 44 traitors have already been sentenced to up to 15 years.

Society • August 15, 07:17 AM • 5133 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with two Iskander ballistic missiles and 97 drones: 63 UAVs neutralized

On the night of August 15, the enemy attacked Ukraine with missiles and 97 attack UAVs. Defense forces shot down 63 drones, hits were recorded by missiles and 34 UAVs.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 05:31 AM • 5571 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Russian port "Olya" in the Astrakhan region

The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the port "Olya" in the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation on August 14. The vessel "Port Olya 4", which was transporting components for "Shahed" drones and ammunition, was destroyed in the port.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 04:50 AM • 92773 views
Shabunin to face trial for draft evasion: SBI completes investigation

The State Bureau of Investigation has completed the pre-trial investigation regarding serviceman Shabunin and his commander. They are accused of evading and assisting in evading military service.

Politics • August 14, 12:06 PM • 4675 views
The situation in the Dobropillia direction is gradually stabilizing - spokesman for the OSOUV "Dnipro"

The situation in the Dobropillia direction is gradually stabilizing. Previously, Russian groups used the tactic of "infiltration," penetrating beyond the first line of defense.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 07:06 AM • 3176 views
24 out of 45 enemy drones neutralized over Ukraine

On the night of August 14, the enemy attacked Ukraine with S-300/400 missiles and 45 Shahed attack UAVs. Defense forces shot down 24 enemy UAVs and decoy drones in the north and east of the country.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 05:59 AM • 2699 views
Enemy losses: over 900 occupiers eliminated in a day

Over the past day, Russians lost 990 soldiers, 5 tanks, and 29 artillery systems. Total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 14.08.2025 amount to 1,067,100 personnel.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 04:52 AM • 3126 views
In Ukraine, the terms for awarding military personnel will be reduced from several months to two weeks

The General Staff and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine are introducing a new procedure for considering submissions for state awards for combat merits. This will reduce the processing time for documents from several months to 8-16 days.

Society • August 13, 12:46 PM • 4749 views
Kyivan defrauded entrepreneurs of UAH 600,000 under the guise of helping the Armed Forces: the swindler has been detained

A man has been detained in Kyiv who created fake Telegram channels of regional military administration heads and collected money for the Armed Forces. He defrauded entrepreneurs of at least UAH 600,000.

Kyiv • August 13, 10:22 AM • 4650 views
Corruption scheme: ex-deputy head of the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs served with suspicion notice

The former deputy head of the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been served with a notice of suspicion in a case concerning a corruption scheme involving over one million hryvnias. He organized the purchase of tablets at an inflated price from a controlled company.

Society • August 13, 09:19 AM • 4731 views
Over the past day, Russia lost about 900 servicemen, 8 armored combat vehicles, and air defense systems

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports on Russian troop losses for August 12, amounting to 890 people. The enemy's total losses since February 2022 have exceeded one million servicemen.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 05:04 AM • 3274 views
General Staff on Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions: additional forces allocated, there are plans to block the enemy

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are confronting superior enemy forces in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions. The occupiers are trying to infiltrate with sabotage groups, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine detect and destroy them.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 02:07 PM • 4549 views
Swamp, minefields, and devastating losses: the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned what a new offensive on Sumy region would turn into for the Russians

The Ukrainian Air Assault Forces state that Putin's plans for Sumy region are doomed to fail. The enemy will face minefields, swamps, and devastating losses, similar to those near Bakhmut.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 01:55 PM • 13351 views
Special Operations Forces destroyed the "eyes" of Russian aviation in Crimea

Ukrainian special forces destroyed the stationary radar complex "Skala-M" in occupied Crimea. This will significantly reduce Russia's ability to control airspace and use aviation.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 09:39 AM • 3177 views
SBU caught a Russian informant with a "camera in a juice box" in Dnipropetrovsk regionPhoto

In Pavlohrad, an unemployed man was detained who was collecting data on air defense and the movement of military echelons. He installed a hidden camera near the railway track, disguising it as a household item.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 08:32 AM • 3343 views
"Infiltration does not mean gaining control of territories": OTG "Donetsk" announced defensive battles and the destruction of infiltrating enemy forces

Units of OTG "Donetsk" are conducting defensive battles, destroying small enemy infantry groups attempting to infiltrate between defensive lines. The situation is complex and dynamic, but infiltration does not mean seizing territories.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 08:17 AM • 31111 views
Russia attacked Ukraine at night with 4 ballistic missiles and 48 drones: 36 UAVs neutralized

At night, Russia launched 4 ballistic missiles and 48 drones at Ukraine. 36 UAVs were neutralized, but 12 drones and 3 missiles were recorded hitting seven locations.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 06:31 AM • 3523 views