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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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The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1260 invaders, 5 tanks and 137 UAVs in a day - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed 1,260 Russian invaders and more than 300 units of enemy equipment. 5 tanks and 43 artillery systems were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 05:02 AM • 6306 views
The enemy is holding one missile carrier in the Black Sea

An enemy ship with Kalibr-type missiles has been recorded in the Black Sea. The total salvo is up to 6 missiles, the threat of shelling for Ukraine remains.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 03:57 AM • 5312 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: the hottest in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlovsky directions

During March 4, 101 combat clashes took place, most of them in the Pokrovsky direction. The Russians are shelling border settlements and launching air strikes.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 02:15 PM • 5677 views
In the Bryansk region, the "Strela" plant, associated with the military complex of the Russian Federation, is on fire.

A large-scale fire has broken out at the "Strela" factory in the Suzemsky district of the Bryansk region, which fulfills orders for the Russian military-industrial complex. Buildings have been destroyed, and security guards have been injured.

News of the World • May 4, 12:12 PM • 7979 views
Russian forces advanced in five directions, the Armed Forces are counterattacking: ISW maps

The Russians advanced near Lyman, Siversk, Novopavlivka, Kurakhovo and Velyka Novosilka. The Armed Forces are counterattacking in a number of areas, fighting continues in many directions.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 03:17 AM • 28274 views
Reduced level of physical activity: updated VLE for the former category of "partially fit"

From May 1, the basic training period for former "partially fit" will be reduced to one month and physical activity will be reduced. They will be assigned to support units, TCCs and other units.

Society • May 3, 03:54 PM • 6163 views
The Kremlin has expressed outrage over the invitation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the parade in Great Britain.

The Kremlin expressed dissatisfaction with the invitation of Ukrainian soldiers to the parade for Victory Day over Nazism in Great Britain. Peskov called it disrespect for World War II veterans.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 02:40 PM • 40087 views
International Drone Day: How Ukraine is changing the course of the war with drones

Ukrainian drones have proven their effectiveness in the war, destroying enemy equipment. UAV development increases the country's defense capabilities and reduces dependence on imports.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 06:01 AM • 241550 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine took citizens of Togo prisoner, who fought on the side of Russia

The soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took citizens of Togo prisoner, who fought on the side of Russia. They were lured by deception under the guise of scholarships for study.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 05:04 PM • 11005 views
Russia has deployed an entire armada of ships with "Calibers" to the Black Sea - Navy

In the Black Sea, there are 15 enemy ships, 5 of which are carriers of "Kalibr" missiles with a total salvo of up to 34 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 enemy ships, 1 with missiles.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 03:35 AM • 40529 views
Syrskyi: Ukrainian drones destroyed over 160,000 enemy targets in 2 months

In March and April 2025, Ukrainian drones hit over 160,000 enemy targets. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi noted the increase in the efficiency of UAVs.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 06:00 PM • 10074 views
Battles on the front increased in April, Russian losses reached almost three divisions - Ministry of Defense

In April, the Russian army lost about 35,010 people, which is equivalent to almost three motorized rifle divisions, as well as 1,560 artillery systems, which is 86 artillery divisions.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 11:16 AM • 7631 views
Syrskyi: enemy drone damage increased by 8% in April

In April, Ukrainian drones hit more than 83,000 targets, which is 8% more than in March. The effectiveness of the damage increased by 5%, the priority is the UAV direction.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 08:18 AM • 8011 views
Tariffs, traffic lights, pension supplements and scholarships for cadets: what will change for Ukrainians from May 1

From May 1, electricity tariffs will remain unchanged, and new traffic lights will appear. Pensions for certain categories and scholarships for cadets will also be increased.

Society • May 1, 04:00 AM • 334085 views
Occupants withdrew a missile carrier with "Calibers" from the Black Sea: details from the Ukrainian Navy

There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There is 1 enemy ship with "Caliber" cruise missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 03:18 AM • 9248 views
Ordered to behead a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: two commanders of units of the Russian Armed Forces were notified of suspicion

The SBU has заочно notified two rashists of suspicion, who ordered the murder of a captured Ukrainian soldier and cut off his head. This happened during the battles near Staromayorske.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 12:11 PM • 7025 views
MOH: a mechanism for unbooking medics has been developed, work is underway to form lists

The Ministry of Health is conducting consultations to form lists of medical workers who may be unbooked. The request was received to meet the needs of the Armed Forces.

Society • April 30, 09:57 AM • 8683 views
The Rada has taken a step towards strengthening the fight against sexual harassment of women in the Armed Forces

The Rada adopted in the first reading the law №13037, which strengthens the fight against sexual harassment in the Armed Forces. It defines mechanisms for preventing discrimination and violence.

Politics • April 30, 09:17 AM • 7582 views
Despite statements about a ceasefire, the enemy has increased the intensity of fighting and is trying to reach the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk region - Syrsky

Russian troops have increased the intensity of fighting, focusing their efforts on the Pokrovsky direction, trying to break through the defense and reach the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk region. Syrsky took measures to strengthen the defense.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 07:26 AM • 6164 views
Enemy information campaign to fuel panic: The National Security and Defense Council denied the fake about the preparation for the surrender of the city of Sumy

A fake is spreading online about the preparation of Sumy for surrender to the Russians. The Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reports that this is a lie spread by Russian propagandists to fuel panic.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 05:17 PM • 12244 views
More than 120,000 Defective Shells Supplied to the Front Lines: Two Officials of a Defense Plant Exposed

The management of a defense plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region supplied the army with over 120,000 defective mortar shells. They are accused of obstructing the lawful activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which led to severe consequences.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 03:37 PM • 11392 views
The Russian army has crossed another psychological mark in terms of losses in the war in Ukraine

On April 28, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1,060 Russian soldiers and destroyed 42 artillery systems. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, enemy losses have exceeded 950,000 people.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 05:03 AM • 5567 views
Since the beginning of the year, Russia has lost almost 14,000 units of vehicles and special equipment - Syrskyi

Thanks to the use of unmanned systems, Ukrainian defenders are inflicting significant losses on the occupiers' logistics. In the past week alone, 969 units of enemy equipment were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 06:10 PM • 4184 views
Changes in the training of snipers and shooters will be implemented in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: details from Syrskyi

In Ukraine, they are updating the training courses for shooters and snipers, as well as modernizing the basic general military training program, in particular, tactical pre-hospital care.

Society • April 28, 11:29 AM • 3484 views
An air raid alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of regions amid the threat of ballistics

An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of ballistic missile use. Air defense systems are operating in Cherkasy region due to the threat of enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:15 AM • 21792 views
In the Black Sea, Russia is holding a missile carrier with "Calibers"

In the Black Sea, an enemy ship with Kalibr-type missiles was recorded. The total salvo is up to 6 missiles, the threat of shelling for Ukraine remains.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 03:39 AM • 5382 views
The Russian army attacked Donetsk region: three people died, another eight were injured

Russian troops attacked Kostiantynivka and Pokrovskyi district of Donetsk region. As a result of the shelling, three people died and another eight were injured with varying degrees of severity.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 03:39 PM • 5839 views
Putin was informed about the "completion of the operation" to "liberate" the Kursk region

Russian media reported that Gerasimov reported to Putin on the "completion of the operation" to "liberate the Kursk region. " At the same time, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian defenders continue to restrain the enemy in the Kursk direction.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 10:58 AM • 6203 views
Missile threat: an enemy ship remains in the Black Sea

Russia is holding a ship with Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea, which poses a threat of attack. There are 4 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, 2 of which are carriers of cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 04:59 AM • 7966 views
Tykhyi about various "leaks" in the media: a very large part is not true

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ukraine will not give up territory, army and the right to alliances. They also called not to believe the "leaks" about peace plans.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 12:23 PM • 3827 views