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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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There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas - Navy

According to the Ukrainian Navy, as of 6 a. m. on June 10, 2025, no enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. There is a "Kalibr" carrier in the Mediterranean Sea.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 04:09 AM • 3848 views
SBS AFU showed a video of the destruction of an ammunition depot of the occupiers by an air strike

Fighters of the "Flying Skull" battalion discovered a cluster of occupiers unloading ammunition. The air force launched a precise strike, destroying the warehouse and personnel of the enemy.

Society • June 9, 02:51 PM • 4281 views
Misappropriated over UAH 12 million: former head of military logistics department suspected of unjustified asset acquisition

Former official did not confirm the legality of 14 plots in Kyiv region, apartments, cars and bonds. During the search, weapons were found, he faces up to 10 years.

Crimes and emergencies • June 9, 02:15 PM • 2910 views
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How to plan summer vacation for a child during the war: psychologist's advice

Psychologist Kateryna Kononova told how to adapt summer vacation for children during the war. It is important to create a safe environment for the child's recovery and development.

Society • June 9, 12:50 PM • 395561 views
The occupiers have intensified attacks on Sumy Oblast: ten civilians wounded, including a pregnant woman - RMA

The Russians have intensified attacks on Sumy region, carrying out almost 90 shellings in a day. Ten civilians were injured, including a pregnant woman, whose condition is stable.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 12:49 PM • 2605 views
Prisoner exchange: Ombudsman Lubinets showed an emotional video of the return of soldiers

Dmytro Lubinets shared footage of the prisoner exchange. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, and border guards who had been in captivity since 2022.

Society • June 9, 12:29 PM • 2747 views
The main strike of the Russian Federation at night was aimed at one of the operational airfields - Ignat

On the night of June 8-9, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, focusing its main strike on one of the operational airfields. Air defense forces repelled the attack of drones and missiles.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 08:42 AM • 2962 views
"Contract 18-24": how many brigades have already joined and how long does it take to train new fighters

The "Contract 18-24" project is valid in Ukraine for citizens aged 18-24 with a payment of UAH 2 million. The article lists the brigades, conditions and stages of training of new recruits.

Society • June 9, 08:00 AM • 262344 views
General Staff confirmed the hit of aircraft at the "Savasleika" airfield in Russia: likely MiG-31 and Su-30/34

Units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other defense forces, struck the "Savasleika" airfield, from where MiG-31K aircraft with "Kinzhal" missiles take off. Two aircraft were hit.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 06:55 AM • 48040 views
Damage to the "Progress" plant in Cheboksary: the CCD told about its importance

The "Progress" plant, which produces components for the "Iskander" missile systems, has stopped working after the strike. They produced guidance systems, flight control and modules for missiles.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 06:46 AM • 4024 views
AFU: almost a thousand occupiers, 4 tanks and dozens of artillery systems eliminated per day

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 970 Russian soldiers, and also destroyed 4 tanks and 42 artillery systems. The most difficult situation at the front is currently observed in the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 04:58 AM • 3393 views
Russians are attacking Ukraine with ударні БпЛА, air defense is working in Kyiv and the region

In the evening of June 8, the movement of enemy ударні БпЛА was recorded in many regions. Air defense is actively working in Kyiv and the region, residents are urged to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 08:56 PM • 4729 views
Zelenskyy: Pokrovsk and Lyman directions are the hottest at the front

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the most difficult situation is currently in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The defense forces are doing everything possible to restrain the enemy and prevent them from advancing.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 05:57 PM • 3867 views
There are no grounds for evacuation from Sumy: the situation on the border is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - Grygorov

The Sumy Regional authorities state that the situation on the border is tense, but controlled. Evacuation from Sumy is not planned, despite the spread of false information.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 03:20 PM • 4476 views
Russia wants to capture Lyman, bypasses it and tries to occupy key heights - military

The Russians are aiming to capture Lyman in Donetsk Oblast, bypassing the city and attempting to seize key high ground. The offensive in the Lyman direction has been ongoing for a year, with the Russians employing aviation and drones.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 09:14 AM • 9524 views
Defense forces shot down 40 drones out of 49

On the night of June 8, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 49 Shahed-type drones and other UAVs. Defense forces shot down 40 enemy drones in the east, south, north and center of the country.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 06:15 AM • 4528 views
Currently, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean, the Russians maintain three missile carriers – Navy.

As of June 8, 2025, no enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a missile carrier.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 03:22 AM • 4139 views
Family conflict of interest. The father of NABU top official Skomarov has a Russian passport, and his sister was involved in the case of the "king of contraband"

Family conflict of interest. The father of NABU top official Skomarov has a Russian passport, and his sister was involved in the case of the "king of contraband".

Politics • June 7, 08:32 AM • 3925 views
167 out of 206 drones and 7 out of 9 missiles were neutralized over Ukraine during the Russian attack

At night, Russia launched 206 drones and 9 missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 167 drones and 7 missiles, and hits and falling debris were recorded in 17 locations.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 06:31 AM • 4153 views
1120 infantrymen, 15 tanks and a helicopter: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine published the enemy's losses per day at the front

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders destroyed 1120 Russian soldiers, 15 tanks and one helicopter. The total losses of the enemy reached almost one million people.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 05:39 AM • 4258 views
The Minister of Defense of France announced the joint production of UAVs in Ukraine

A French car manufacturing company will join forces with a defense SME to produce drones in Ukraine. They will be manufactured for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the French army.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 12:49 AM • 5258 views
15 years for treason: man sentenced in Sumy region for передачу enemy coordinates of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The traitor передавав to the FSB information about the deployment of military personnel and equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Sumy region. He was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property.

Crimes and emergencies • June 7, 12:12 AM • 3576 views
Kyiv police showed footage of the first minutes after the Russian strike on the capital on June 6

Kyiv police showed the first minutes after the strike on the Solomyanskyi district. There are dead and wounded, damaged buildings and infrastructure.

Society • June 6, 05:05 PM • 2935 views
Yezhel, Salamatin, Lebedev: three ministers of defense of Yanukovych's time were notified of suspicion

The SBI has notified three former ministers of defense of Yanukovych's time of suspicion. They are suspected of reducing the combat capability of the Armed Forces by alienating military equipment in the period from 2010 to 2014.

Politics • June 6, 01:18 PM • 3118 views
The Rada was recommended to adopt amendments to the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code regarding exemption from liability for desertion and unauthorized abandonment of a military unit

The Verkhovna Rada Committee recommended adopting amendments to the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code, which improve the rules for exempting military personnel who returned to service after unauthorized abandonment of a military unit during the war from liability.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 11:35 AM • 2451 views
Marchenko on increasing defense spending: no tax increases are expected

The Minister of Finance announced the need for additional defense funding due to wartime. Increased spending will be covered by internal resources, taxes will not increase.

Economy • June 6, 10:53 AM • 2551 views
Journalist Roshchyna will be awarded a state award posthumously after the completion of the examination

Victoria Roshchyna will be awarded a state award after the completion of examinations of her body. The journalist died in captivity, and her body was returned with traces of torture.

Society • June 6, 10:34 AM • 3341 views
The Cabinet will appeal to the Verkhovna Rada if there is a need to increase expenditures for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the second half of the year

Prime Minister Shmyhal stated that the government may appeal to the Verkhovna Rada to increase expenditures for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2025, if there is a need. The Ministry of Finance is preparing for a budget review.

Politics • June 6, 10:01 AM • 2547 views
The Verkhovna Rada created an inter-factional parliamentary association “Defense and Development”

The Verkhovna Rada created an inter-factional association "Defense and Development". Mykola Zadorozhnyi, who was suspected of bribery last year, became the chairman.

Society • June 6, 09:45 AM • 3280 views
The Defense Forces struck aviation bases in the Russian Federation: there are hits and fires

The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the airfields of the aviation base of the Russian Federation "Engels" and "Dyagilevo". There are hits, fires broke out, and a logistics point in the Kursk region was also hit.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 07:51 AM • 110988 views