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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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine warned Minsk against dangerous provocations and approaching the borders amid joint exercises with the Russian Federation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine warned Minsk against ill-conceived provocations. This is related to the planned military exercises on the territory of Belarus.

Politics • August 22, 07:27 PM • 8432 views
Yermak: "I think we will see the first drafts of security guarantees for Ukraine next week"

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced that the first drafts of security guarantees for Ukraine will be ready next week. These guarantees include strengthening the Armed Forces of Ukraine, developing the military-industrial complex, and a clear action plan in case of aggression, similar to NATO's Article 5.

Politics • August 22, 06:03 PM • 4067 views
Law enforcement officers detained a man who threw a grenade in one of Kyiv's districts

A 45-year-old man was detained in Kyiv for throwing a training flash-bang grenade among residential buildings in the Obolonskyi district. There were no casualties, the man was intoxicated.

Kyiv • August 22, 03:47 PM • 4507 views
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"Innovations saved Ukraine, now industry must follow" - Major General Grange on Armed Forces transformation, defence and security challenges and the future of aviationPhoto

General David L. Grange, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian ‘Constanta Airlines’ since 2024, shares his views on the transformation of the Armed Forces, the lessons of the war, and the future of Ukrainian aviation.

Politics • August 22, 02:30 PM • 28193 views
The enemy concentrated attacks on Pokrovsk, but during the day battles also continue in other directions - General Staff

Russian troops tried to advance 22 times in the Pokrovsk direction, and battles are also ongoing in the Kupyansk, North-Slobozhansky, and Kursk directions. Ukrainian defenders are successfully repelling enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 01:26 PM • 5367 views
119 motorcycles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the largest transfer of motor vehicles to the military took place on Independence Day

EVA network together with the HeroCar project of Ruslan Shostak Charitable Foundation handed over 119 cross-country off-road Sihao motorcycles to the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine.

Business News • August 22, 01:25 PM • 27535 views
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Substandard glasses for the military for 25 million. The story of one crimePhoto

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine purchased 18,000 substandard ballistic glasses-masks for over 25 million hryvnias. The SBI is investigating a criminal case, and two officials have been served with suspicions.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 01:07 PM • 27254 views
US will be involved in shaping security guarantees for Ukraine - Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that the US will participate in providing security guarantees to Ukraine. The guarantees will consist of two levels, one of which involves strengthening the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the other – support from the US and Europe.

Politics • August 22, 12:49 PM • 3098 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine needs "Article-5-like" security guarantees and stable army funding

President Zelenskyy outlined the requirements for Ukraine's future security architecture, which include NATO Article 5-like guarantees and systemic army funding. He also emphasized the importance of partners investing in the production of Ukrainian drones.

Politics • August 22, 12:46 PM • 3402 views
Russian vessel "Port Olya 4" partially sank due to Ukrainian UAV strike - British intelligence

On August 14, Ukrainian forces launched a UAV strike on the vessel "Port Olya-4" in the port of "Olya", which was transporting Iranian military materials. This strike underscores Ukraine's capabilities to strike deep into Russian territory.

News of the World • August 22, 12:38 PM • 3087 views
Ukrainian pilots spoke about an operation involving the effective use of Western weaponsVideo

Ukrainian pilots spoke about a successful air operation using Western weapons. The use of ADM-160 MALD missiles as decoys allowed for high-precision strikes on enemy targets.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 12:24 PM • 3573 views
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Military leave: what changes in the law signed by the President - expert explanation

The President of Ukraine signed a law guaranteeing military personnel 15 days of annual leave and returning 14 days of additional leave to combatants. Educational leave for contract soldiers of the "18-24" program has also been introduced.

Society • August 22, 12:16 PM • 16455 views
The Cabinet of Ministers approved an adaptation program for veterans who lost their sight

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved an adaptation program for veterans who lost their sight, simplifying access to rehabilitation aids. Foreign military personnel serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive free dental treatment.

Society • August 22, 11:17 AM • 3285 views
General Staff: Ukrainian Navy eliminated Russian drone base in SevastopolPhoto

Units of the Ukrainian Navy successfully attacked a drone basing point at the "Chersonesos" airfield in Sevastopol. Up to three "Mohajer-6" UAVs and two "Forpost" UAVs, which were used for reconnaissance in the Black Sea, were destroyed.

Society • August 22, 10:52 AM • 9179 views
FPV drone attack on General Abachev near Kursk: AFU showed footage of the strikeVideo

The Defense Forces of Ukraine showed footage of an FPV drone attack in the Kursk region, as a result of which Lieutenant General Esedulla Abachev, deputy commander of the Russian "Sever" troop group, was injured. The general received severe injuries that led to the amputation of both limbs.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 10:34 AM • 3512 views
The government submitted a bill to the Rada on strengthening responsibility for illegal border crossing: how violators will be punished

Yulia Svyrydenko registered a bill to strengthen responsibility for illegal border crossing. The document provides for clarification of administrative and criminal liability, as well as strengthening punishment for intermediaries.

Society • August 22, 08:33 AM • 3390 views
In Kherson region, Russian military burn equipment to avoid storming the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - "ATESH"PhotoVideo

Russian servicemen in the Kherson direction are burning their equipment to avoid advancing to positions. This creates opportunities for the advancement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reports the partisan movement "ATESH".

Society • August 22, 08:13 AM • 21508 views
Yermak proposed to Zelenskyy to reform the Office of the President

The Office of the President of Ukraine is reforming its staff, increasing the percentage of military personnel and veterans among employees of all departments. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supported the proposal of the Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak.

Society • August 22, 07:36 AM • 17243 views
Hungary again announced the cessation of Russian oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline

Hungary stopped receiving Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline after the third strike in a short period.

News of the World • August 22, 06:49 AM • 3585 views
46 out of 55 Russian drones neutralized overnight over Ukraine

On the night of August 22, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 55 attack UAVs and decoy drones. Defense forces neutralized 46 enemy drones in the north and east of the country.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 06:09 AM • 3544 views
Half of the battles occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions: General Staff mapPhoto

Over the past day, 157 combat engagements were recorded, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched two missile strikes with 44 missiles and 75 air strikes.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 05:23 AM • 4871 views
Ukrainian pilots destroyed enemy "Grad" MLRS in Pokrovsk direction - Ministry of Internal AffairsVideo

Pilots of the "Chervona Kalyna" brigade of the National Guard and allied units eliminated an enemy "Grad" MLRS. The combat operation took place in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 12:58 AM • 4320 views
Ukraine and allies are developing military support for diplomacy to ensure lasting peace - Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the development of a military component to support diplomatic peace negotiations. Proposals will be presented to national security advisors of partner countries.

Politics • August 21, 07:10 PM • 6394 views
Right to guaranteed leave and an additional 14 days of rest: Zelenskyy signed the bill

The law guarantees servicemen 15 days of annual leave. Combatants will receive an additional 14 days, and contract soldiers aged 18-24 will get leave for exams.

Society • August 21, 05:57 PM • 6810 views
Russian strike on Mukachevo: number of injured increased to 23

As a result of the Russian attack on Mukachevo, 23 people were injured, six of them hospitalized. The enterprise that was hit is strategic for Zakarpattia.

Society • August 21, 05:31 PM • 12441 views
American and European militaries have developed options to support Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire

US and European military planners have prepared proposals for military assistance to Ukraine and support in the event of a ceasefire. These options will be presented to national security advisors for consideration as part of diplomatic efforts.

Politics • August 21, 03:45 PM • 4393 views
Military man fined for evading service: TCC explanationPhoto

Kyiv TCC explained the UAH 56,000 fine for mobilized Yevhen Pospelov, who did not appear after receiving a summons. The man was brought to the TCC by law enforcement officers, after which he was mobilized.

Society • August 21, 03:35 PM • 5194 views
Defense Forces cleared 6 settlements of Russians in Pokrovsk direction - Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the clearing of six settlements in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian units eliminated hundreds of Russian soldiers, despite the enemy's numerical superiority.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 03:09 PM • 7498 views
Losses of almost UAH 26 million: large-scale abuses exposed during the procurement of ballistic goggles for the Ministry of Defense

Officials of the Ministry of Defense and the director of the enterprise received suspicions for supplying low-quality equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The state suffered losses of over UAH 25.7 million due to low-quality ballistic goggles-masks.

Crimes and emergencies • August 21, 02:22 PM • 3556 views
77 combat engagements took place at the front: the hottest spots are in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions - General Staff

Over the past day, 77 combat engagements took place at the front. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous enemy attacks in various directions, including Pivnichno-Slobozhanskyi, Kursk, Pivdenno-Slobozhanskyi, Kupiansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:59 PM • 3592 views