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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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June 18: No enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas

No enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas on June 18. There are three enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 03:25 AM • 3465 views
155 combat clashes in a day: General Staff named the hottest directions at the front

On June 17, 155 combat clashes took place at the front. Russian troops are actively storming the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlivsky and Toretsk directions.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 10:25 PM • 3080 views
Last in line: which EU countries still use Soviet aircraft and why it is important for Ukraine

A number of EU countries still use Soviet helicopters and airplanes, which are important for Ukraine in the war. They are needed for the evacuation of the wounded and strikes against the enemy, but their support is becoming more difficult.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 03:35 PM • 218199 views
Donor campaign to save the wounded: on June 18, Kyiv residents will be able to donate blood for the Armed Forces and those affected by shelling

On June 18, a donor campaign will be held in Kyiv to replenish the blood reserve for wounded soldiers and civilians. Anyone can join the initiative by filling out a form.

Society • June 17, 02:03 PM • 2990 views
In the Kyiv region, DTEK specialists restored electricity to homes that were de-energized as a result of Russian shelling

In the Kyiv region, DTEK restored power supply to houses de-energized as a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation. Due to damage to electrical equipment, 1148 houses remained without electricity.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 01:04 PM • 2751 views
The Ministry of Defense has approved the "Shablya" combat module with a grenade launcher for operation

The Ministry of Defense has approved the "SHABLYA MK19(M)" combat module, which can be installed on ground platforms and equipment, for operation. The module fires 40 mm grenades.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 01:02 PM • 2869 views
Creation of a register of servicemen: The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law with the President's proposals

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted Law No. 12066, which will create a digital space for the military. The register will contain data on military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service.

Society • June 17, 11:59 AM • 3703 views
Kravchenko: Russia has put me on the wanted list for my work on the Yanukovych case - they are still looking

Ruslan Kravchenko stated that Russia has put him on the wanted list for his work on the Yanukovych case.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 09:57 AM • 6852 views
402 out of 440 drones and 26 out of 32 missiles launched by Russia neutralized over Ukraine

On the night of June 17, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 472 air attack weapons, including 440 drones and 32 missiles. Air defense neutralized 428 targets, but hits were recorded in 10 locations.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 07:29 AM • 3543 views
In the morning, the Russian army struck the outskirts of Konotop in the Sumy region with a missile: there is damage

Buildings were damaged, but there were no casualties, the consequences of the attack are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 06:31 AM • 2924 views
Poland raised fighters due to Russian strikes on Ukraine

Due to Russia's strikes on targets in Ukraine, Poland raised its aviation into the air. Later, it was reported that aviation operations in Polish airspace had been terminated.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 06:17 AM • 4000 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated more than a thousand occupiers and destroyed dozens of units of equipment

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,060 Russians and destroyed a tank, 3 armored combat vehicles, 20 artillery systems, MLRS, and 79 units of automotive equipment.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 05:00 AM • 4223 views
More than 135 battles at the front per day: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported where it is hottest

On June 16, 136 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivsk, and Toretsk directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous assaults, inflicting significant losses on the enemy in equipment and manpower.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 12:26 AM • 3697 views
The court found no evidence that Shabunin participated in hostilities and ordered the activist to pay 126,000 in tax debt

The Donetsk court granted the tax authority's claim against Vitaliy Shabunin to recover 126,000 hryvnias of debt. The court found no evidence of the activist's participation in hostilities.

Politics • June 16, 10:33 AM • 14408 views
The occupiers do not stop trying to expand the combat zone in Sumy region – Demchenko

The Russians do not stop trying to expand the combat zone in Sumy region, but their attacks in small groups are becoming less active due to significant losses. The Armed Forces effectively counter the enemy.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 09:02 AM • 2814 views
Minus 1200 soldiers and two tanks: the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine published the enemy's losses for the day

Over the past day, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1,200 Russian soldiers and destroyed a lot of equipment. The total losses of the enemy since the beginning of the war amounted to more than one million people.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 04:57 AM • 3019 views
Actor Yuriy Felipenko, who joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in April, died at the front

Theater and film actor Yuriy Felipenko died at the front; he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in April 2024. This was announced by his wife, Kateryna Motrych, on Instagram.

Society • June 15, 01:37 PM • 14956 views
Another 1,200 bodies of the dead have been returned to Ukraine: another stage of repatriation measures has taken place

1,200 bodies of dead citizens were returned to Ukraine as part of the agreements from Istanbul. Law enforcement officers and experts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will conduct examinations to identify the dead.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:45 AM • 4245 views
A woman who was preparing terrorist attacks on the instructions of the FSB was detained in Khmelnytskyi region

A resident of Khmelnytskyi region was detained for adjusting air strikes and preparing explosives for terrorist attacks on the instructions of the FSB. She faces imprisonment under the article on treason.

Crimes and emergencies • June 15, 10:01 AM • 3916 views
Massive night attack on Ukraine: 167 out of 194 aerial targets neutralized

On the night of June 15, Russia attacked Ukraine with 194 aerial targets, including missiles and drones. Air defense forces shot down 167 targets, the main strike was on Kremenchuk, where a hit was recorded.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 07:38 AM • 5085 views
More than 200 battles took place on the front line over the past day – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

During June 14, 203 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. The enemy carried out 5367 shellings and involved 3145 kamikaze drones, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit important objects of the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 05:58 AM • 4643 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated over 1,000 occupiers and destroyed hundreds of units of enemy equipment

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated over a thousand Russian soldiers, and also destroyed dozens of units of enemy equipment. Among the enemy's losses are artillery systems, UAVs and vehicles.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 05:25 AM • 8606 views
The occupiers attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 178 times: fierce fighting in the Pokrovsk direction

During June 14, 178 combat engagements took place at the front, the Russian army carried out massive strikes. The most tense situation remains in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivsk, and Toretsk directions.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 09:42 PM • 3901 views
Fraudsters exposed in Kyiv demanded $200,000 for free EW systems for the Armed Forces

Two Kyiv residents demanded $200,000 from a foreign company for assistance in allowing EW systems to be tested for the Armed Forces. They were detained after the transfer of money, and preventive measures have already been chosen for them.

Crimes and emergencies • June 14, 07:20 PM • 5747 views
Fighters who had been in Russian captivity since 2022 have returned to Ukraine - Zelenskyy

Military personnel and fighters of the Ministry of Internal Affairs system, who had been in captivity since 2022, have returned to Ukraine. This is the fourth exchange of prisoners of war this week, Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 11:58 AM • 4027 views
Ukraine has returned the bodies of another 1,200 fallen soldiers as part of the agreements in Istanbul - Coordination Headquarters

As part of the agreements in Istanbul, Ukraine has returned 1,200 bodies of deceased citizens, handed over by the Russian side. Examinations and identification of the repatriated bodies are being conducted.

Society • June 14, 10:53 AM • 4127 views
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the targeting of Russian defense industry facilities in the Stavropol and Samara regions

Ukrainian soldiers struck factories producing explosives in the Samara region and Stavropol Territory of the Russian Federation. Explosions and fires were recorded in industrial zones as a result of the strikes.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 08:38 AM • 4845 views
Syrskyi ordered to increase the number of UAV interceptors due to regular attacks by the Russian Federation

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi announced an increase in UAV interceptors due to regular drone attacks. On the night of June 14, air defense forces shot down 43 of 58 enemy Shahed-type UAVs.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 08:12 AM • 4307 views
Planned to blow up a Ukrainian serviceman in Odesa: an FSB agent has been detained

The SBU thwarted a terrorist attack in Odesa, an FSB agent was detained who was planning to blow up a Ukrainian soldier. He planted explosives on a playground, but was detained.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 07:55 AM • 4230 views
Cars, howitzer, means of communication: Ukrainian defenders showed the destruction of enemy equipment at the front

Aerial reconnaissance of the Kharkiv border detachment destroyed nine enemy vehicles, communication antennas and a field warehouse with ammunition with drones. Enemy positions and shelters were also hit.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 06:04 AM • 3749 views