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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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The SBU and the National Police detained three Russian agents who set fire to facilities across UkrainePhoto

The SBU and the National Police detained three Russian agents, recruited via Telegram, who carried out arsons in the eastern and western regions of Ukraine. The detainees were charged with obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and sabotage.

Crimes and emergencies • September 16, 09:01 PM • 4211 views
Former Dynamo and Shakhtar goalkeeper detained while attempting to illegally cross the border, he is already in a training center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - mediaPhoto

Former goalkeeper of Kyiv "Dynamo" and Donetsk "Shakhtar" Artur Rudko was detained while attempting to illegally cross the border. According to unofficial information, he is currently undergoing basic military training in one of the training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Sports • September 16, 08:20 PM • 23895 views
The Ministry of Defense explained how arm patches and chevrons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine are created and approved

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has detailed the process of creating and approving arm patches for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which includes adherence to heraldic traditions and legislative norms. Each chevron is approved by a commission and endorsed by the Minister of Defense or the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Society • September 16, 03:01 PM • 4381 views
General Staff confirmed damage to Saratov oil refinery in Russia

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Saratov oil refinery on the night of September 16, 2025. Explosions and a fire were recorded at the facility, and the results are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 07:46 AM • 19046 views
General Staff confirms hit on occupiers' command posts in Donetsk region

The Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit on Russian troops' command posts in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region on September 8. Enemy personnel, including command, were hit after the visit of the Russian Minister of Defense.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 05:34 AM • 3520 views
Defense Forces thwarted an enemy sabotage attempt in the Yampil area of Donetsk region

The occupiers tried to infiltrate Yampil, disguised as civilians and using local residents as a "human shield. " Units of the Defense Forces detected, blocked, and neutralized the enemy; Yampil remains under the full control of Ukrainian troops.

Society • September 15, 08:35 PM • 8717 views
The enemy used chemical agents 11,000 times for assaults

Approximately 11,000 instances of the enemy using dangerous chemical agents, including tear gas grenades, to neutralize Ukrainian defenders have been recorded. Over 3,000 reports of injuries have been documented as a result of the use of these substances.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 07:31 PM • 4197 views
Dmytro Pasichnyk, ballet dancer of Lviv Opera, killed in war

Dmytro Pasichnyk, a ballet dancer of the Lviv National Opera, was killed in the war. He joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in June 2025.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 06:37 PM • 15513 views
Ukraine rescued 16 children from occupation: OP revealed details

Ukraine rescued 16 children from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The children spent years under pressure from the occupation authorities, experiencing fear and humiliation.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 04:08 PM • 2947 views
Russia is once again attacking Ukraine's energy sector: cold and darkness as weapons will not pass - Center for Countering DisinformationVideo

The Center for Countering Disinformation warns of intensified Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, attempting to use cold and darkness. Despite the threats, the system is working, and international partners are providing support.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 11:06 AM • 4424 views
Defense Forces cleared Pankivka and surrounding areas of the enemy - "Azov"

Units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine cleared the settlement of Pankivka and the surrounding areas. The enemy is building up its forces, redeploying additional reserves.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 08:44 AM • 2636 views
The SBU exposed an FSB agent in the Armed Forces of Ukraine who "leaked" data on Ukrainian drones and comrades' positions

The SBU detained a 26-year-old serviceman from Kropyvnytskyi who served in an assault UAV company in the eastern direction. He transmitted data to the Russians about drone sorties, attack targets, and the positions of his brigade.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 08:33 AM • 3568 views
Another 910 soldiers and a lot of equipment lost: the General Staff calculated enemy losses for the day

On September 14, Russian troops lost 910 soldiers and 35 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.09.25 amount to 1,095,520 personnel.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 04:50 AM • 4462 views
Drones of the "Raid" battalion effectively destroyed the occupiers' cannon and equipment

The SBS "Raid" battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues to deliver pinpoint strikes against the equipment and logistics of the Russian occupiers. The unit's drone operators eliminated an enemy artillery piece and inflicted losses on its support.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 09:39 PM • 4566 views
TCC body cameras recorded a number of offenses: materials transferred to law enforcement agenciesVideo

Since September 1, TCC servicemen are obliged to use body cameras when notifying citizens. In almost two weeks, the cameras have already recorded a number of offenses, and the relevant materials have been transferred to law enforcement agencies.

Society • September 14, 05:38 PM • 8112 views
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 • 14033 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 • 7171 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 • 67418 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 • 4694 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 • 5660 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 • 4368 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 • 10953 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 • 3764 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 • 6494 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 • 3727 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 • 3608 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 • 4633 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 • 3253 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 • 4272 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 • 10969 views