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Armed Forces of Ukraine

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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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Ukraine is increasing its unmanned component: Syrsky told what they are working on now

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi reported on the active development of unmanned systems in the army. Ukraine was the first in the world to create the Unmanned Systems Forces and is developing robotic combat platforms.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 07:30 PM • 53450 views
In 2024, the enemy lost twice as many personnel as in the previous two years of the war - Syrian

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported total losses of the russian army in 2024 - more than 434 thousand people. Of these, about 150 thousand were killed.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 07:19 PM • 26022 views
Zelensky and First Lady visit wounded Ukrainian defenders

The President of Ukraine and Olena Zelenska met with wounded soldiers in the Pokrovske direction and Kharkiv region. They discussed psychological assistance and the Movement Without Barriers project.

Society • January 19, 07:14 PM • 29674 views
67 thousand of Russia's best soldiers are fighting in the Kursk sector - Syrsky

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spoke about the successful operation in the Kursk sector. Ukraine forced Russia to redeploy 67,000 of its best troops and the remnants of the DPRK contingent to defend this area.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 07:02 PM • 114133 views
Syrskyi on the results of Ukraine's strikes against Russia: “Artillery ammunition consumption has actually halved

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that the Russian army has halved its consumption of artillery ammunition. Previously, the Russians used up to 40,000 rounds of ammunition per day, now it is much less.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 06:51 PM • 40937 views
Syrsky met with the Chief of Defense Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces: what was discussed

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi met with Chief of the Defense Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces Jenny Carignan. The parties discussed the situation at the front, the needs of the Armed Forces and cooperation in military training.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 04:25 PM • 44025 views
The Central Department for the Protection of Servicemen's Rights is preparing a comprehensive inspection: what is known

The Central Department for the Protection of Servicemen's Rights of the Ministry of Defense will conduct a comprehensive inspection of commanders' failure to comply with orders from the Armed Forces leadership. The inspection concerns the low level of executive discipline with regard to orders on personnel.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 03:18 PM • 52425 views
“More than 3800 appeals": Reshetylova summarizes first 20 days as military ombudsman

Olga Reshetylova spoke about the first results of her work as a military ombudsman. The main problems include refusals to refer to the MLC, transfers between units and non-renewal after the SGC.

Society • January 19, 02:57 PM • 34038 views
Umerov signs order to appoint Kachur as head of the National Army Academy

On behalf of the President, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov signed an order appointing Colonel Roman Kachur as head of the National Army Academy.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 02:41 PM • 59220 views
Kachur becomes head of the Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy

Colonel Roman Kachur won the vote via the Army+ app to head the Army Academy. The President instructed to conduct a full audit of the institution and implement changes in military education.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 01:35 PM • 38969 views
Ukraine warns US over consequences of quick peace talks with rf - The Telegraph

Kiev warns US against forcing talks with russia without military advantage. The Ukrainian authorities emphasize the need to put pressure on the Russian economy before starting the peace process.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 12:07 PM • 36459 views
Syrskyi bans transfer of Air Force aviation specialists to other units

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine issued an order prohibiting the transfer of highly qualified Air Force specialists to other units. The reason for this is that there is no replacement for these specialists when there is a need to replenish mechanized brigades.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 11:30 AM • 32454 views
A group of scammers through fake accounts misappropriated million-dollar donations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Law enforcement officials have uncovered a group of individuals who, through fake social media accounts, misappropriated over 2. 5 million hryvnias in donations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrators used the documents of active military personnel to collect funds.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 10:05 AM • 76541 views
43 out of 61 UAVs shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night

Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 61 drones. Air defense forces shot down 43 UAVs in nine regions of Ukraine, and another 15 enemy imitators were lost.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 07:19 AM • 32372 views
Defense forces repel almost 100 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff on the situation at the front

Over the last day, 199 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 98 attacks. The enemy launched 5 missile and 25 air strikes, making about 5,000 attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 07:13 AM • 32128 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces encountered 1580 enemies in a day - General Staff

Over the past day, the occupiers lost 1580 troops and a significant amount of equipment. Among the losses: 8 tanks, 18 infantry fighting vehicles, 15 artillery systems and 36 UAVs.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 05:49 AM • 54796 views
176 combat engagements: where the fiercest battles took place in the frontline - General Staff

There were 176 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The largest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 84 hostile attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 02:23 AM • 33364 views
Air alert declared in Kyiv and other regions due to threat from Kursk

The Ukrainian Air Force announced an air alert in Kyiv and several regions. There is a threat of ballistic missile attacks from the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 07:55 PM • 53174 views
Enemy strikes in Kharkiv region: what is known about the consequences

Russian troops launched rocket attacks on Kharkiv and Chuhuiv districts. The strike caused a fire in a two-story building in the Vysochenska community, with no casualties.

Society • January 18, 04:42 PM • 53827 views
Nearly 90 combat engagements since the beginning of the day, most of the enemy's attempts to push Ukrainian Armed Forces back in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

In the Pokrovsk sector, 32 enemy attempts to push Ukrainian troops back were registered. In total, 89 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline since the beginning of the day.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 04:21 PM • 39246 views
Network of FSB agents who adjusted missile strikes on Ukraine exposed

The Kyiv subway engineer was in charge of an FSB agent network that collected intelligence on military facilities. The group consisted of 5 people, two of whom have been detained and face up to life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 03:04 PM • 37423 views
Paratrooper rangers capture 6 Russian occupants in Vovchansk sector

In the Vovchansk sector, rangers of the 71st Brigade repelled an enemy assault and captured 6 Russians. The battle lasted for three hours after the enemy's MT-LB was hit and the occupiers attempted to seize the building.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 02:18 PM • 36726 views
Son of oligarch Poroshenko recognized as a fugitive: hiding from summons in London, must pay 25 thousand UAH fine

Oleksiy Poroshenko, who traveled to London before the full-scale invasion, must pay a fine for failing to appear when summoned. In case of non-payment within 15 days, the fine will double to UAH 51,000.

Politics • January 18, 11:29 AM • 42079 views
General Staff confirms destruction of oil depot in Tula region of Russia and enemy air defense systems

Ukrainian defense forces struck at the 8 March oil depot in the Tula region of the Russian Federation, where oil products for the occupation army were stored. Several air defense facilities in the occupied territories were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 11:00 AM • 33269 views
Enemy continues to lose equipment and manpower in Kursk region: paratroopers show video

Ukrainian air assault troops continue to inflict losses on Russian troops in the Kursk region. Every day, enemy equipment, weapons and manpower are destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 10:13 AM • 32159 views
General Staff confirms damage to Rosneft oil depot in Kaluga region of Russia

Special operations forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit the Rosneft oil depot in the city of Lyudinovo, Kaluga region of the Russian Federation. As a result of the attack, a fire broke out at the logistics facility that supplies Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 09:24 AM • 34754 views
174 combat incidents in the frontline in 24 hours: almost half of them in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 174 combat engagements took place, 79 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The adversary launched a missile attack, used 2,147 kamikaze drones and made about 4,000 artillery attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 07:58 AM • 26847 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 39 drones and 4 ballistic missiles: 24 drones and two missiles were shot down

At night, Russia launched a massive attack with Shahed drones and ballistic missiles in several regions of Ukraine. Air defense shot down 24 drones and 2 Iskanders/KN-23.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 07:19 AM • 36006 views
Occupants' losses over the day: 1340 servicemen were killed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine - General Staff

Over the past day, terrorists lost 1,340 troops. They also destroyed 13 armored vehicles, 21 artillery systems, 13 UAVs and 69 vehicles.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 05:42 AM • 31900 views
SBU exposes chief accountant of Ukrzaliznytsia who passed classified data to fsb

An official of Ukrzaliznytsia who collected information on military transportation for the fsb was detained in Poltava region. The woman passed the data through her husband, a militant, and faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • January 17, 10:19 PM • 87327 views