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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 algorithm for returning from unauthorized abandonment has been updated in Ukraine: what has changed after March 1

Military personnel who have abandoned their unit for the first time can return to service, avoiding punishment, if they obtain the consent of the commander and the decision of the court. Repeated unauthorized abandonment is punishable by imprisonment for 5 to 10 years.

Society • April 8, 12:25 PM • 11222 views
Ministry of Finance: all payments to the military are made on time and in full, and will continue to be so in the future

The Ministry of Finance has denied information about the threat of delays in payments to the military. Financing of the Armed Forces is a priority, funds are provided in the state budget for 2025, payments are made on time and in full.

Society • April 8, 08:53 AM • 131407 views
Guided Russian KABs on Kharkiv: SBU detained publishing house employee

The SBU detained a Russian informant who spied on the Armed Forces and transmitted data on the location of Ukrainian military facilities. He guided Russian KABs on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:52 AM • 10448 views
Most battles are on the Pokrovsk direction: map from the General Staff

During the day, 159 combat engagements were recorded, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces struck areas of concentration of manpower and equipment of the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 05:59 AM • 6201 views
Syrsky: Defense Forces neutralized over 77,000 enemy targets with drones in March

In March, the Defense Forces of Ukraine hit over 77,000 enemy targets with drones, which is 10% more than in February. The main priority is to increase the capabilities of unmanned systems.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:05 PM • 13184 views
Armed Forces of Ukraine received a new ground robot of Ukrainian production: what it can do

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for use the D-21-12R ground robotic complex. It can perform surveillance, patrolling, and fire support tasks.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 11:54 AM • 10654 views
RF's assault operations continue, but their effectiveness is falling – military man Tymochko

The assault operations of the Russian occupiers continue, but their effectiveness is falling. In the Toretsk area, Ukrainian soldiers are gaining a foothold, and the Russians cannot win back territory.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 08:07 AM • 10557 views
There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas, but there is a threat from the Mediterranean - Ukrainian Navy

No enemy ships were recorded in the waters of the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 ships with 26 Kalibr missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:35 AM • 6176 views
Hottest in the Pokrovsk direction: 135 combat clashes took place on the front during the day

On April 6, 135 combat clashes took place on the front, the hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, Toretsk and Kursk directions. The enemy launched 63 air strikes and involved 718 drones.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 07:35 PM • 15396 views
Russia has deployed a missile carrier with "Kalibr" missiles on board to the Black Sea: the Navy reported on the situation

An enemy ship with Kalibr missiles has been recorded in the Black Sea. The total salvo is up to four missiles. There are three ships with 26 missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 05:17 AM • 9995 views
A hot night in Russia: two enterprises caught fire due to a drone attack

In the morning, UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked an industrial enterprise in Chapayevsk, Samara region, Russia, causing a fire. Emergency services are working at the scene, there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 03:39 AM • 46141 views
A computer science teacher from the reality show "Pregnant at 16" went to serve in the Armed Forces

Serhiy, the hero of the scandalous show who married a student, recorded a video message from the front. He explained that his wife initiated the filming and spoke about his dismissal from school due to the scandal.

Society • April 4, 01:13 PM • 7353 views
Russian troops are increasing pressure on all sections of the front - Estonian intelligence

Russian troops are increasing pressure on all sections of the front, carrying out about 200 attacks per day. The main direction is Pokrovsky, where the Russian Federation is trying to exhaust Ukrainian resources.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 11:41 AM • 6122 views
There are no Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas - Ukrainian Navy

As of 04. 04.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 4 ships in the Mediterranean Sea, 3 of them with 26 Kalibr cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 03:45 AM • 4842 views
The Ministry of Defense announced which military specialties are most often chosen in recruitment centers

Most often, volunteers choose specialties related to UAVs, driving and shooting. Staff, artillery, medical positions and communications are also popular.

Society • April 3, 09:41 AM • 10828 views
Enemy tactical aviation activity recorded in eastern Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a threat of strikes by combat aircraft on the front-line territories in the east. The military urges residents to be attentive and respond to alarm signals.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 12:26 AM • 36846 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: the occupiers carried out 69 assaults in the Pokrovsky direction

During the day, 191 combat clashes took place, the greatest activity of the enemy was in the Pokrovsky direction, where 69 assaults were recorded. The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated more than 1,400 occupiers and destroyed 10 tanks.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 07:58 PM • 11133 views
In Kyiv, fraudsters who called themselves "agribusinessmen" will be tried for swindling 29 million hryvnias from banks

In Kyiv, fraudsters who posed as agribusinessmen will be brought to justice for seizing 29 million hryvnias of bank funds. The perpetrators tried to obtain another 60 million hryvnias using forged documents.

Kyiv • April 2, 04:33 PM • 28847 views
In the Donetsk region, a deputy commander is suspected of involving military personnel in the construction of his own house

The deputy commander is suspected of abuse of office. He involved three servicemen in the construction of his own house, causing losses of UAH 2.7 million.

Crimes and emergencies • April 2, 02:59 PM • 15597 views
Not for mobilization measures: Kyiv region police explained the involvement of the district police officer in the Homeowners Association chat

The Kyiv region police denied any connection between the participation of community officers in Homeowners Association chats and mobilization measures. The initiative arose at the request of residents for a prompt response to violations.

Society • April 2, 01:17 PM • 21539 views
The occupiers are constantly trying to establish a crossing over the Oskil River in Kharkiv region - Tregubov

The Russians continue to try to establish pontoon crossings over the Oskil River in Kharkiv region. Their goal is to transfer more forces to the western bank.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 01:10 PM • 20507 views
Ardal robot rescued three wounded soldiers, covering 17 km under fire: details

The Ardal robot of the Brave1 cluster rescued three wounded soldiers who had been surrounded for a month. It covered 17 km under fire, and more than 50 people participated in the operation.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 12:56 PM • 19564 views
"Contract 18-24": the program has been extended to the National Guard and border guards

The government has extended the «Contract 18-24» program to the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service. Medical examination has been simplified and the list of positions for Ukrainians aged 18-24 has been expanded.

Society • April 1, 11:27 AM • 21025 views
Scheme of transferring soldiers to the rear for bribes exposed, including a former high-ranking official of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

A scheme to transfer servicemen to the rear for money has been exposed. Among the defendants is a former deputy chief of staff of one of the commands of the Armed Forces. The cost of the service was 8 thousand dollars.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 08:55 AM • 16109 views
Planned two terrorist attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region on the order of the enemy: RF agents detained

The Security Service of Ukraine prevented terrorist attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region and detained two RF agents. They were planning to blow up a pickup truck of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the building of the TCC in the Nikopol district.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 07:36 AM • 22174 views
Enemy losses: in a day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated more than one and a half thousand occupiers and 2 cruise missiles

The Armed Forces of Ukraine reported significant losses of Russian troops on March 31, in particular, 1,540 soldiers were eliminated and 2 cruise missiles were destroyed. The total losses of the enemy continue to grow.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 04:50 AM • 24704 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters showed spectacular destruction of a Russian T-90M tank by drones in Kharkiv region

In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters destroyed an occupiers' T-90M tank with drones, and also hit another tank. The crews of the "Achilles" regiment destroyed enemy equipment in the areas of Kupyansk and Dvorichna.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 02:12 AM • 11769 views
Syrskyi: The enemy's main efforts are focused on the Donetsk direction, but the Russians are stalling

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the enemy's main efforts are focused on the Donetsk direction, but they are actually stalling. The Ukrainian army is actively destroying the enemy and adapting newcomers.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 10:46 AM • 45207 views
A symbol of resilience: today marks the anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from Russian invaders

March 31 marks the third anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from Russian occupiers. The city honors the memory of the deceased and thanks Ukrainian soldiers for the liberation.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 07:28 AM • 13439 views
What will Ukraine do if Russia violates the ceasefire in the Black Sea: the answer of the Ukrainian Navy

The Ukrainian Navy stated that Ukraine will respond to Russia's violation of the ceasefire in the Black Sea. It is important for Kyiv to stop shelling the infrastructure of ports and ensure the safety of the grain corridor.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 10:16 PM • 14052 views