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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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Russian troops lost one and a half thousand soldiers and almost 1,800 UAVs in a day

During the day of August 1, Russian troops lost 1,500 soldiers and 1,788 UAVs in the war against Ukraine. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 02.08.26 amount to 1,449,120 personnel.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 04:47 AM • 5486 views
What is celebrated on August 2 in Ukraine and the world

On the first Sunday of August, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the new church calendar, the memory of the Protomartyr Stephen is honored, and according to the old one, the Prophet Elijah.

Society • August 2, 03:00 AM • 5703 views
Kyiv has become a full-fledged frontline city in terms of air strikes - Musiienko

According to the military expert, Russia can launch S-400 missiles from the Bryansk and Kursk regions, combining attacks with drones. The enemy uses missiles as a weapon of terror to demoralize Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 08:59 PM • 7852 views
There were 59 combat engagements on the front line, with the most attacks in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions — General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 59 times. The occupiers showed the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 01:25 PM • 5074 views
154 out of 185 drones and 2 out of 35 Russian missiles were neutralized over Ukraine

On the night of August 1, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 35 missiles and 185 UAVs, the main strike hit the Kyiv region. As of 09:30, 156 targets were shot down, missile and drone impacts were recorded at 21 locations.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 07:19 AM • 4655 views
Zelenskyy updates the composition of the NSDC: Fedorov and Syrskyi "made way" for Khmara and Drapatyi

President Zelenskyy introduced Serhiy Koretskyi, Mykhailo Drapatyi, and Yevhenii Khmara to the NSDC. Yuliia Svyrydenko, Oleksandr Syrskyi, and Mykhailo Fedorov were removed from the composition.

Politics • July 31, 04:36 PM • 4268 views
Detonation at the training ground in Khmelnytskyi has ended, communication with 5 SSO servicemen is lost

The detonation of ammunition at the training ground of a military unit in Khmelnytskyi region has ended. 3 SSO servicemen were wounded, another 5 are missing, search operations are ongoing.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 04:24 PM • 4363 views
423rd Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems "Scythian Griffins" becomes a regiment and denies fakes of Russian propaganda 
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From August 1, 2026, the 423rd Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems "Scythian Griffins" is scaling up to the level of a separate regiment. The commander of the unit remains Lieutenant Colonel Vitalii Hersak.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 02:10 PM • 2807 views
The situation at the front is tough, with special attention to Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka, and the Zaporizhzhia direction - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where he for the first time heard a report from the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi. He promised to seek opportunities to increase support programs for Ukrainian units due to the tough situation at the front.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 12:52 PM • 3206 views
General Staff: ammunition depot in Crimea and one of the largest Russian Volgograd oil refinery hit

The General Staff confirmed the strike on one of the largest Russian oil refineries in Volgograd and an ammunition depot in occupied Crimea. A strike was also carried out on the "Pole-21" electronic warfare system and an occupiers' command post near Bakhmut.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 08:49 AM • 4073 views
The General Staff reported how many occupiers and equipment Russia lost in a dayPhoto

Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 1,340 Russian military personnel. Also, 55 cruise missiles and 1,525 drones were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 04:10 AM • 31815 views
The government has approved the terms of privatization of four large enterprises.

The State Property Fund will hold auctions for the privatization of four assets in October, including sanctioned assets. The proceeds from the sale will be directed toward defense and the elimination of the consequences of aggression.

Economy • July 30, 11:53 AM • 3752 views
SBS reported the destruction of a USV base in Crimea, tankers, and Russian air defense systemsVideo

The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a base of Russian unmanned surface vessels in Crimea, four tankers, and five air defense elements. In total, since the beginning of the "MoLoChKa" operation, 205 vessels have been hit.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 11:04 AM • 5858 views
FP-1 "flapped its wings" over Ryazan before the strike: aviation expert explains what the unusual maneuver of the Ukrainian UAV meansVideo

The Ukrainian drone FP-1 performed a Wing Rocking maneuver before striking targets in Ryazan. An aviation expert explained that this is a symbolic gesture of etiquette and a warning.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 10:38 AM • 10010 views
DBR investigates the crash of an F-16 fighter jet in Poltava regionPhoto

The State Bureau of Investigation has launched a pre-trial investigation into the crash of an F-16 in the Kremenchuk district. The pilot managed to eject, and his life is not in danger.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 09:37 AM • 13330 views
"All trips were with permission": Yermak's defense denied violation of the preventive measure during trips to the front

"All trips were with permission" - Yermak's defense denied violation of the preventive measure during trips to the front.

Society • July 30, 07:15 AM • 4607 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched an inspection of the staffing of military units and the fairness of personnel distribution

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun an inspection of the staffing of military units to assess the manning levels and fairness of personnel distribution. The goal is to increase combat readiness and the efficiency of using military personnel.

Society • July 29, 12:29 PM • 3482 views
"Crimean switch off" - the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck 10 power units in the occupied territories on July 28-29Video

The Armed Forces of Ukraine disabled 10 power units in the occupied territories, including 6 in Crimea and 4 in Kherson and Luhansk regions. In total, from July 1 to 29, 164 energy targets were hit.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 12:23 PM • 4374 views
Over the day of July 28, the Russian Federation lost more than 1,300 military personnel and almost one and a half thousand UAVs - General Staff

Russian troops lost 1,310 soldiers and 1,468 drones over the day of July 28. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war amount to over 1.44 million people.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 04:44 AM • 10387 views
A massive disinformation attack has been launched against Commander-in-Chief Drapatyi - CPD

Fakes about quarrels between generals and an alleged audit in military units are being massively spread on social media. The goal of the attack is to discredit the command and provoke a split in the Defense Forces.

Society • July 29, 01:17 AM • 42294 views
They were in balaclavas and sprayed gas - Lubinets investigates the detention of a man by the TCC in KamianskeVideo

In Kamianske, representatives of the TCC detained a man, using force and gas canisters against women. Ombudsman Lubinets called the use of balaclavas during mobilization unacceptable.

Society • July 28, 03:20 PM • 6768 views
Standing regime, rotting legs, and information vacuum: the conditions in which the russian federation tortures survivors of Olenivka

46 Ukrainian prisoners of war who survived the explosion in Olenivka continue to be held in russia without proper medical care. Relatives have called on the authorities to take decisive action, reporting torture and fabricated sentences.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 10:47 AM • 126786 views
Former official of the Armed Forces of Ukraine exposed for a bribe of $2.2 million from a developerPhoto

SAP and NABU exposed the former head of the territorial department of the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for extorting $2. 2 million and real estate for facilitating construction. The official planned to transfer part of the funds to members of the Cabinet of Ministers.

Society • July 28, 10:19 AM • 5467 views
Russian troops lost over one and a half thousand soldiers and 1,755 UAVs in a day

Over the day of July 27, Russian troops lost 1,560 soldiers and 1,755 drones. Total Russian losses from 24.02.22 to 28.07.26 amount to over 1.44 million people.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 04:44 AM • 4892 views
The General Staff confirmed the strike on a repeater for "Shaheds" in the Kherson region.

On the night of July 27, the Defense Forces struck an export terminal in Rostov-on-Don, causing a fire. Strikes on enemy targets in southern Ukraine also continue.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 11:14 AM • 4726 views
Zelenskyy confirmed the strike on an export terminal and oil facilities in russia - from 250 to 1300 km from the borderVideo

Ukrainian forces struck an export terminal 250 km from the front line and oil facilities 1300 km from the border. The President stated that the long-range sanctions plan has been implemented.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 07:57 AM • 4939 views
Russian troops lost nearly 1,600 soldiers and over 1,200 UAVs in a day

Over the day of July 26, Russian troops lost 1,590 people killed and 1,269 UAVs. Total losses since 02/24/22 have exceeded 1.44 million people.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 04:48 AM • 4102 views
Russians attacked positions of the Defense Forces 61 times since the beginning of the day - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day on July 26, Russian troops have carried out 61 attacks. The greatest activity was recorded on the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk and Lyman directions.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 01:21 PM • 5254 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine urged journalists to verify information after the fake about Drapatyi's auditPhoto

The Armed Forces of Ukraine urged journalists to more thoroughly verify information after the spread of a fake post about an audit on behalf of the new Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi.

Society • July 26, 12:43 PM • 6628 views
Ukraine's defense forces struck the "Chornomornaftogaz" facility in Crimea and confirmed the attack on the Tyumen oil refinery

On the night of July 26, Ukrainian military struck the "Chornomornaftogaz" facility in Crimea and the Tyumen oil refinery. A relay for drone control and a UAV warehouse were also hit.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 09:18 AM • 22259 views