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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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Heavy fighting in the Pokrovske sector and over 200 attacks on Chasovyi Yar - “Khortytsia” Joint Task Force

Heavy fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, with Russians concentrating their main attack efforts. The enemy fired 215 artillery rounds at Chasovyi Yar, losing a significant amount of equipment.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 08:43 AM • 28044 views
General Staff confirms damage to Nizhny Novgorod refinery in Kstovo in Russia

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirms a successful strike on the Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery in Russia. The UAV attack resulted in a massive fire at the facility, which supplies the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 08:32 AM • 27930 views
Almost half of combat engagements in Pokrovsk sector, Defense Forces hold back enemy in Novopavlivka sector: General Staff updates combat map

There were 193 combat engagements in the frontline, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 33 air strikes, and made over 5,000 artillery attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 06:31 AM • 26541 views
Russian losses per day: Ukrainian defenders killed 1670 invaders

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1670 enemy troops. Moreover, 10 tanks, 24 armored personnel carriers, 29 artillery systems and 57 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 05:34 AM • 32922 views
Ukrainian Air Force detects movement of enemy drones over several regions of Ukraine

The movement of attack drones over Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions was recorded in the sky. The drones are moving on a western and northwestern course.

Society • January 28, 09:17 PM • 71047 views
Up to 8 years in prison for military commissariats for mobilizing conscripts and those not subject to conscription: bill submitted to the Rada

Deputies propose to introduce criminal liability for employees of the TCC for conscription of persons who have been booked. The MPs propose to penalize the military registration and enlistment offices for violations of medical examinations of persons liable for military service.

Politics • January 28, 06:28 PM • 75527 views
Lviv's RECs work in three shifts due to a significant influx of people: what is known

In Lviv, there is a significant influx of people to undergo a military medical commission. About 700 “limitedly fit” people are waiting for a second examination due to delays in passing the VLC until the last deadline.

Society • January 28, 04:45 PM • 31265 views
State Tax Service warns: fraudsters send fake letters on behalf of the tax authorities

Fraudsters are massively sending emails on behalf of the State Tax Service with a request to urgently contact the specified phone number. The Tax Service emphasizes that it does not use personal numbers for communication.

Society • January 28, 12:22 PM • 28414 views
FSB agents who were preparing a missile attack on the airfields of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were detained

Two residents of Kremenchuk collected coordinates of military airfields for Russian missile strikes. FSB agents planned to spy on aviation infrastructure in 5 regions of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • January 28, 12:08 PM • 23688 views
SOF in the Kursk region inflicted losses on North Korean soldiers and captured important trophies

The SSO soldiers conducted a successful operation in the Kursk region, eliminating 2 North Korean soldiers and 7 occupants. Military equipment, weapons and documents of the enemy were seized.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 09:38 AM • 39384 views
Heavy fighting in urban development of Chasovyi Yar and Toretsk - JFO “Khortytsia”

Heavy fighting continues in the urban areas of Chasovyi Yar and Toretsk. The enemy fired 140 artillery shells at Chasovyi Yar and over 80 at Toretsk, and lost equipment near Bila Hora.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:57 AM • 104399 views
65 drones out of 100 launched by Russia were shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 100 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 65 UAVs and damaged infrastructure in seven regions.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:14 AM • 30355 views
At the frontline 159 combat engagements in 24 hours: General Staff shows map of combat actions

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 159 combat engagements over the past day. The enemy carried out 28 air strikes, fired over 5,000 times and used 2,411 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 06:40 AM • 26681 views
Russia reports an attack by Ukrainian drones on Smolensk

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that five Ukrainian drones attacked the Smolensk region on the morning of January 28. According to the local governor, there were no casualties or damage, and experts are working at the sites where the wreckage fell.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 06:26 AM • 28115 views
Plus 1380 more occupants: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops as of January 28. Over the past day, 1380 occupants were eliminated, 5 tanks, 12 armored personnel carriers and other equipment were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 05:59 AM • 29571 views
Navy: Russia keeps two ships in the Black Sea, including one missile carrier

There are 2 Russian ships in the Black Sea, one of which carries 4 Kalibrs. There are 6 ships in the Mediterranean, two of which carry 22 cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 05:28 AM • 30005 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces recapture lost positions near Toretsk - ISW maps

Ukrainian defense forces recaptured lost positions in the northwest of Toretsk. At the same time, Russian troops advanced in the center of Chasovyi Yar and near Kurakhove, continuing attacks on several fronts.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 03:31 AM • 107982 views
Occupants advanced in the Pokrovske direction: DeepState updated the map of hostilities

Russian troops made gains near Dachne, Andriivka, Slovianka, and Novoandriivka in Donetsk region. During the day, 148 combat engagements and 820 attacks by kamikaze drones were recorded.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 12:39 AM • 58269 views
Mayor of Brovary community hands over 10 MAVICs to Armed Forces unit

The Brovary community purchased and handed over 10 MAVIC 3 PRO and MAVIC 3T quadcopters to the military unit. The community also recently handed over a vehicle to the 95th Air Assault Brigade.

Kyiv region • January 27, 05:15 PM • 27438 views
Russians failed to drive the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of Toretsk, despite very long and active attacks - Khortytsia separate military unit

Russian troops continue to attack Toretsk in Donetsk region, but have not succeeded in ousting the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy is constantly rotating troops.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 04:56 PM • 28661 views
The Ministry of Defense told which specialties are chosen by women who join the Defense Forces through recruitment

More than 8,000 candidates joined the Defense Forces through recruitment centers, of whom 20% are women. Most women choose staff positions (24%) and medical specialties (22%).

Society • January 27, 04:26 PM • 39833 views
General Staff: more than half of the fighting today is in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors

There were 82 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 37 attacks. The enemy was active in the Kursk sector, where 11 combat engagements took place and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles were dropped.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 02:25 PM • 28194 views
Driver to be tried for road accident at checkpoint in Rivne region that killed police officer

A 54-year-old resident of Kremenchuk, who drove a tanker truck into a checkpoint in September, will stand trial. As a result of the accident, police officer Serhiy Trum was killed, and two other people suffered moderate injuries.

Crimes and emergencies • January 27, 02:13 PM • 26111 views
Fake letters from Gazmerezha: fraudsters are trying to steal personal data

Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC warns about phishing emails demanding to sign contracts and pay bills. The company reminds that only addresses with the domain @grmu.com.ua are official.

Society • January 27, 10:49 AM • 26098 views
In the battles near Pokrovsk, the enemy is trying to act “by the book” for the first time - “Khortytsia” separate military unit

Russian troops for the first time began using new tactics near Pokrovsk, avoiding frontal attacks. The enemy is trying to encircle the city from the western side in small groups and cut off the supply routes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 10:09 AM • 24355 views
Overnight 57 out of 104 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 104 drones, 57 of which were shot down in 10 regions. The attack damaged infrastructure and residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 07:11 AM • 28702 views
Plus 1430 occupants and more than 150 pieces of equipment: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. 1,430 occupants, 3 tanks, 12 armored personnel carriers and other equipment were destroyed, and total personnel losses amounted to 831,620.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 06:03 AM • 28896 views
Zelensky: Ukrainian weapons return war to Russia and reduce its potential

The President thanked the developers of long-range drones and missiles for effective strikes on Russian territory. Reducing the enemy's ability to refine oil and lower energy prices bring peace closer.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 12:05 AM • 116654 views
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil depot in the Tver region of Russia

Russian sources report an attempted attack by a Lyuty UAV on an oil depot in the Tver region. According to local authorities, the drone was shot down by an air defense system, with no casualties or damage.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 11:41 PM • 111066 views
Almost half of Russian attacks took place in Pokrovsk sector - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff

There were 153 combat engagements on the frontline, 70 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Russians conducted 31 air strikes and shelled Ukrainian positions and localities almost 4,000 times.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 09:13 PM • 104154 views