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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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Russia fired two ballistic missiles and 160 drones at Ukraine overnight: 87 UAVs shot down, 70 missed their targets

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 160 Shahed drones and two Iskander-M missiles from different directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 87 attack UAVs, and the attack affected Odesa, Kyiv, Poltava, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:39 AM • 25674 views
Half of the fighting is in the Pokrovsk sector and Kursk region: updated map from the General Staff

Over the last day, 121 combat engagements took place, 34 of them in the Pokrovske and 29 in the Kursk sectors. The enemy launched 93 air strikes and fired over 5,500 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:28 AM • 21917 views
Enemy losses over the day: Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 1280 occupants

Ukrainian troops eliminated 1280 terrorists over the last day. Also, 12 tanks, 18 infantry fighting vehicles, 52 artillery systems and 135 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:25 AM • 27535 views
Ukraine is ready for a strong deal with the US President: Zelensky gives details of meeting with Kellogg

The President of Ukraine met with Keith Kellogg to discuss the situation at the frontline and security guarantees. The parties also discussed the return of prisoners and a new agreement on investment and minerals.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 05:54 PM • 136849 views
UAV attack on Chornobyl NPP: the General Staff made a statement on radiation

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports on continuous monitoring of the radiation situation in the Chornobyl zone. Radiation levels remain within normal limits, and there is no threat to personnel or the environment.

Society • February 20, 03:37 PM • 31639 views
Zelenskyy met with Trump's special envoy: press conference canceled

The President of Ukraine met with Keith Kellogg, but the details of the negotiations are not disclosed. Earlier, the US special envoy held meetings with the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Office of the President.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 03:04 PM • 57196 views
59 combat engagements at the front: where it's hottest and what's happening in Kursk region

Over the last day, 59 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas, most of them in the Pokrovske sector - 14 times. In the Kursk region, 14 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy conducted 8 air strikes and 201 artillery attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 02:37 PM • 28623 views
Sibiga and Trump's special envoy discuss ways to peace in Ukraine

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with Keith Kellogg in Kyiv. The parties discussed the achievement of a just peace and the security of the transatlantic area.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 01:32 PM • 26468 views
Illegal receipt of compensation for housing: court announces sentence to former MP Barvinenko

The High Anti-Corruption Court found Vitaliy Barvinenko guilty of illegally receiving UAH 613 thousand in compensation for housing in Kyiv. The former MP was sentenced to 3 years of suspended sentence and ordered to pay UAH 2.5 million for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politics • February 20, 12:09 PM • 37141 views
Occupants have not abandoned their intentions to seize Donetsk region - Khortytsia military unit spokesman

Russia is not abandoning its plans to capture Donetsk region, but is changing its tactics due to limited resources. The enemy has reduced the use of armored vehicles and is relying on infantry and drones.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 10:03 AM • 31286 views
Russia fired 14 missiles and 161 drones at Ukraine overnight: 80 drones were shot down, 78 did not reach targets

Russia launched a combined attack on critical infrastructure facilities in the Kharkiv region, using 14 missiles of various types. The enemy also attacked with 161 Shahed drones, of which 80 were shot down over various regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:19 AM • 21611 views
The hottest area is the Pokrovsk direction: map of hostilities from the General Staff

Over the course of the day, 122 combat engagements were recorded, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 87 airstrikes and carried out over 5757 shellings.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 06:29 AM • 28889 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed over a thousand occupants and almost 400 pieces of equipment in a day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. 1190 soldiers, 14 tanks, 63 artillery systems and other equipment were destroyed, bringing the total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war to 863580 people.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 05:59 AM • 31453 views
The Prosecutor General's Office is working on contracts for mobilized persons: what will change

The President's Office is developing a new system of contracts for mobilized personnel with clear terms of service. For those called up in 2022, the term may be set at 6 months, and in 2023 - at 9-10 months.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 04:07 PM • 28617 views
General Staff denies information about Russian breakthrough in Kursk region

Russian troops are spreading disinformation about a breakthrough in the Ukrainian defense in the Kursk region. In reality, 12 combat clashes were recorded, and all enemy attempts to advance were repelled.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 03:45 PM • 22801 views
“Watch Ukrainian!": a new cinema space for military undergoing treatment and rehabilitation has been opened in Vinnytsia region

A modern cinema space for watching Ukrainian films has been opened in a medical rehabilitation center in Vinnytsia region. This is the fifth such facility to be equipped as part of the Cinema for Victory National Tour.

Society • February 19, 02:59 PM • 23580 views
The military submitted 190 thousand reports through Army+

Paratroopers of the 82nd Air Assault Brigade actively use the Army+ app to submit reports, even during combat operations. The most popular requests are to apply for leave and obtain a Form 5 certificate.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 02:39 PM • 26258 views
Corruption in defense: scheme of embezzlement of funds during the creation of the “DZVIN” system exposed

The SAPO and the NABU exposed a large-scale corruption scheme in the creation of the DZVIN system for the Armed Forces. The suspects include high-ranking officials of the General Staff and the director of a private company, who caused UAH 246 million in losses to the state.

Politics • February 19, 01:18 PM • 31296 views
Two FSB informers who corrected enemy strikes detained in Kharkiv region

In Kharkiv region, two locals were exposed who collected data on the location of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the FSB. A former teacher and a hotel security guard were passing information to the enemy via Telegram.

Crimes and emergencies • February 19, 12:54 PM • 23235 views
Zelenskyy on sanctions against Poroshenko: don't subjectify a person

President Zelenskyy said that the sanctions were not imposed against Poroshenko personally, but against a group of people who withdraw funds from the state. The sanctions list also includes Kolomoisky, Boholyubov, Zhevago, and Medvedchuk.

Politics • February 19, 12:25 PM • 30172 views
Expert: Shabunin and Nikolov embezzled $1.5 million in a year, but turned to Ukrainians for money

Expert Posternak criticized the activities of anti-corruption bodies and their use of grant funds.

Politics • February 19, 08:29 AM • 66795 views
The Russian army shelled 31 settlements in the Kherson region: seven were injured, including a child

Russian troops attacked Kherson region, injuring 7 people, including a child. 11 houses, infrastructure and transport were damaged, and two Shahed drones were shot down by air defense.

Society • February 19, 07:31 AM • 38515 views
About a third of the fighting is in one direction: General Staff updates combat map

Over the last day, 156 combat engagements took place, about a third of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 3 missile and 94 air strikes, making over 5600 attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 06:29 AM • 28802 views
Aggressor's losses per day: how many occupants were destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on February 19

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1300 terrorists. Also, 19 tanks, 23 infantry fighting vehicles, 72 artillery systems and 175 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 05:20 AM • 31580 views
In just 5 minutes of the interview, Petro Poroshenko lied twice, justifying his London-based sons in evasion - the military

An Armed Forces soldier denied Poroshenko's claims about his son Oleksiy's service in Donbas and the legality of his stay abroad. Poroshenko's team paid a fine, recognizing his son as a draft dodger.

Politics • February 18, 02:46 PM • 23600 views
109 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 109 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 33 attempts to attack.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:33 PM • 22888 views
FUIB's investments in sustainable development in 2024 reached UAH 341 million

FUIB allocated UAH 341 million for social projects in 2024. UAH 146 million was spent to support the Armed Forces, the rest - to help the wounded, education and inclusive projects.

Business News • February 18, 12:19 PM • 39216 views
Reuters set up a camera on Maidan and broadcast live

Reuters set up a camera and broadcast live from Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv, causing outrage due to security restrictions imposed by martial law. Social media users and media outlets criticize Reuters' actions because of possible security threats.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 10:07 AM • 41932 views
"Contract 18-24": How many volunteers have already applied The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported that more than 20,000 people have already applied to participate in the "Contract 18-24" program, which provides for the recruitment of volunteers aged 18 to 24 for military service. According to the Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Maliar, the program has aroused great interest among young people. She noted that the ministry is currently processing the applications and conducting the necessary checks. The "Contract 18-24" program was launched in February 2023 as part of the military reform in Ukraine. It is designed to attract young people to the Armed Forces of Ukraine on a contract basis. Volunteers will undergo training and then serve in the army for a period of 18 to 24 months

The Ministry of Defense has received more than 10,000 applications for an annual contract from volunteers through the "Reserve+" and other channels. Contract soldiers aged 18-24 will receive 1 million hryvnias and will serve on the front line.

Society • February 18, 07:24 AM • 37169 views
Russia launched 176 drones at Ukraine overnight: 103 shot down, 67 missed their targets

Russia attacked Ukraine with 176 drones from six directions. The air defense system shot down 103 UAVs, and four regions - Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Cherkasy - were affected by the attack.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 07:16 AM • 23875 views