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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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General Staff confirmed the hitting of an important Russian military-industrial complex facility in the Oryol region

Drones struck the Bolkhov Semiconductor Device Plant in the Oryol Oblast. It supplies products for the production of Russian missiles and aircraft.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:59 AM • 2949 views
FSB "mole" was detained at a factory in the Odesa region: he tried to steal developments of the Armed Forces

The SBU detained an engineer who worked for the FSB to obtain secret documentation on the manufacture of components for new military vehicles of the Armed Forces. The traitor faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:28 AM • 4759 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 76 drones: 63 of them were neutralized

On the night of May 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with 76 UAVs. Air defense neutralized 63 enemy targets in the east, north, and center of the country, but Kharkiv Oblast and Sumy Oblast were affected.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 06:20 AM • 4369 views
Head of the KMVA accused Klitschko of discrediting the Armed Forces and appealed to the SBU: what is known

Head of the KMVA Timur Tkachenko accused Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko of discrediting the Armed Forces and appealed to the SBU to check his team. He also asks to check the owners of Telegram channels.

Politics • May 20, 07:10 PM • 13915 views
The first motorcycle assault company appeared in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: what is its main task

The first motorcycle assault company in Ukraine was created in the 425th separate assault regiment "Skala". Its task is to quickly break through to enemy positions.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 05:55 PM • 11933 views
"MasterChef" host Hector Jimenez-Bravo hinted that he had mobilized to the Armed Forces

Famous chef Hector Jimenez-Bravo posted a photo in military uniform, hinting at joining the Armed Forces. He announced that he has a specific mission and is impressed by the strength of the Ukrainian army.

Society • May 20, 09:16 AM • 3810 views
93 out of 108 enemy drones were neutralized over Ukraine overnight

On the night of May 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with 108 Shahed drones. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 93 UAVs in the eastern, northern and central regions.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 05:59 AM • 78726 views
Situation at the front: 156 clashes, 50 air strikes and over 4,000 shellings - General Staff report

During May 19, 156 combat clashes took place at the front, the enemy carried out 50 air strikes and carried out more than 4,000 shellings on the positions of the Armed Forces. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 08:47 PM • 3857 views
In Vinnytsia and Frankivsk, the band "Kurgan & Agregat" was banned from holding charity concerts due to swearing

The band "Kurgan & Agregat" announced the cancellation of their charity concerts in Vinnytsia and Ivano-Frankivsk due to profanity in the songs. The musicians are looking for new locations.

Society • May 19, 01:30 PM • 8416 views
The military has submitted 100,000 reports for transfer through the Army+ application.

In six months, military personnel submitted 100,000 reports requesting a change of duty station through the Army+ application. 32,000 military personnel have already been transferred or are preparing for transfer.

Society • May 19, 08:07 AM • 6905 views
The enemy is holding a carrier of "Calibers" in the Mediterranean Sea - Navy

There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Caliber" missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas

War in Ukraine • May 19, 03:39 AM • 4526 views
130 battles per day: Russians launched 54 air strikes and dropped 80 CABs - General Staff

Since the beginning of May 18, 130 combat clashes have taken place at the front. Russian invaders launched 54 air strikes, dropping 80 CABs, and involved 1,098 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 07:59 PM • 3752 views
88 enemy strike "shaheds" shot down confirmed - Air Force

On the night of May 18, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 273 drones, of which 88 "shaheds" were shot down. 128 drone simulators were lost locationally.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 06:42 AM • 7046 views
Reservist Day in Ukraine and International Museum Day: What else is celebrated on May 18

On May 18, we celebrate Museum Day, Reservist Day, AIDS Remembrance Day, and International AIDS Vaccine Day. Also, believers honor the memory of holy martyrs.

Society • May 18, 03:15 AM • 6057 views
131 combat clashes at the front: a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction

On May 17, 131 combat clashes took place at the front. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 44 attacks took place, 38 of which were repelled.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 09:40 PM • 4895 views
"Fireworks with detonation of BC": artillery reconnaissance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the Russian Buk-M1 air defense system worth $10 million

Scouts of the "Black Forest" brigade discovered an enemy anti-aircraft missile system and adjusted the strike. The installation worth about $10 million was completely destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 01:06 PM • 4889 views
General Staff reported on the situation at the front: most attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions (maps)

On May 16, 145 combat clashes took place at the front. The hottest was in the Pokrovsky direction, where Ukrainian soldiers repelled 52 enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 06:05 AM • 16770 views
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv due to the threat of attack drones

An air alert was declared in Kyiv on the night of May 16. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the threat of the use of strike drones, urging residents to go to shelters.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 01:06 AM • 87382 views
Russians launched an assault using armored vehicles: the situation near Lyptsi in Kharkiv region has escalated - spokesman of the "Kharkiv" Operational Tactical Group

The spokesman of the "Kharkiv" Operational Tactical Group reported an escalation of the situation near Lyptsi, where the Russians increased the number of assaults using armored vehicles. The situation near Vovchansk also remains tense.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 08:56 AM • 16419 views
62 out of 110 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

On the night of May 15, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 110 Shahed-type drones. Air defense forces shot down 62 UAVs. Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Kyiv, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions were under attack.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 05:29 AM • 33038 views
There are no Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas, but there is a threat in the Mediterranean - Navy

No Russian ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is with "Caliber" missiles.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 03:36 AM • 74086 views
Mandatory military training for medical and pharmaceutical students: a bill has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada

Bill No. 13276 on the resumption of mandatory military training for medical and pharmaceutical students from 2026 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. This should solve the problem of the shortage of doctors in the Armed Forces.

Society • May 14, 08:40 AM • 3596 views
Russia Keeps Ship with "Calibers" in the Mediterranean Sea - Navy

As of May 14, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 03:25 AM • 3913 views
In Donetsk region, FPV drone pilots hit a tank, howitzer, trucks with BC and communications of the occupiers

Drone operators of the Ivan Franko Group hit an enemy "Ural" with BC, trucks, howitzer, infantry, communications equipment and a tank of the occupiers. The soldiers also showed a video of the destruction of enemy warehouses with BC and equipment.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 10:56 PM • 3332 views
In Ukraine, the storage of biological material of defenders has been automated.

The system for selecting biological material is planned to include 225,000 samples by the end of 2025.

Health • May 13, 01:52 PM • 4655 views
Russia has increased the number of missile carriers in the Mediterranean Sea - Navy

As of 6 a. m. on 13.05.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 4 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Calibers".

War in Ukraine • May 13, 03:13 AM • 54270 views
"Russia must do this without delay": Weimar+ countries issue joint statement

The Weimar+ group of countries called on Russia for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. They promise support for Kyiv, strengthening the army and security guarantees.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:22 AM • 38582 views
Almost half of the battles are in the Pokrovsk direction: map from the General Staff

Over the past day, 155 combat clashes were recorded, almost half of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy was also more active in the Lyman direction.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 05:39 AM • 4378 views
There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas - Navy

As of May 12, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 03:24 AM • 5759 views
67 combat engagements took place at the front, the greatest enemy activity was in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are holding back the Russian offensive, repelling attacks in various directions. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 36 breakthrough attempts took place.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 01:36 PM • 4428 views