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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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"Spirit of the Unconquered": An art project about the power of Ukrainian culture was presented in Kyiv

The project "Territory of Christmas. Spirit of the Unconquered" by Anzhelika Rudnytska, with the support of "MHP-Hromadi", has started in Kyiv. The initiative aims to preserve Ukrainian culture and counter Russian expansion.

Society • June 26, 01:50 PM • 2343 views
Russian offensive in Sumy region stopped: desertion and losses exhaust the enemy - Kovalenko

The advance of Russian troops in the border areas of the Sumy region has been stopped. This happened due to desertion and significant losses of personnel, some deserters are leaving their positions in the Kursk region.

Society • June 26, 11:41 AM • 2700 views
Summer offensive of Russians: Syrskyi speaks about the situation at the front

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the summer offensive of the enemy from the Russian Federation is effectively faltering. This situation is similar to last year's attempts by the enemy to advance in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 08:26 AM • 97946 views
Enemy ships are absent in the Black and Azov Seas - Navy

As of June 26, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 2 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea without cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 03:23 AM • 3527 views
Guided missile strikes on the Ukrainian Armed Forces aviation: a resident of Kryvyi Rih sentenced to 15 years behind bars

A resident of Kryvyi Rih passed information to the Russian FSB about Ukrainian military aviation and underground hangars of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The woman was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property for treason.

Crimes and emergencies • June 26, 01:14 AM • 70482 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed almost a hundred enemy targets in a week - Syrskyi

During the week, Ukrainian soldiers carried out more than 99 pinpoint strikes against the occupiers. From June 19 to June 25, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed clusters of manpower, weapons, ammunition and other important Russian targets.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 02:21 PM • 4076 views
Over half a year, Russian judges handed down sentences to almost 200 Ukrainian military personnel: details

Court cases against captured Ukrainians are uniformly characterized by the same article – "committing a terrorist act by a group of persons with severe consequences. "

Society • June 25, 12:00 PM • 2760 views
Enemy ships disappeared from the Black and Azov Seas - Navy

As of the morning of June 25, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 2 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea that are not carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 03:14 AM • 52426 views
The enemy attacked the training center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with attack UAVs, a serviceman was wounded

On June 24, Russian troops attacked the training center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Shahed attack UAVs. As a result of the attack, one serviceman was wounded and taken to a medical facility.

War in Ukraine • June 24, 10:01 AM • 13433 views
"We are people": Antytila frontman Topolya raises a million hryvnias for a psychiatrist for Bezuhla

Taras Topolya, frontman of the band "Antytila", announced a fundraiser of UAH 1 million for psychiatric treatment for MP Maryana Bezuhla. This happened after Bezuhla called the Russian missile hitting Topolya's house and his "fake service" in the Ukrainian Defense Forces "karma".

Society • June 24, 06:52 AM • 3123 views
Yermak warned allies that Kyiv can only hold out for a certain time without Western weapons

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine would not be able to hold out much longer without Western military assistance, despite significant Russian losses and successful actions of the Defence Forces in certain areas. Currently, the main attention is focused on Sumy Oblast, where the enemy offensive has been stopped, and the Defence Forces are strengthening the city's defenses.

War in Ukraine • June 23, 05:33 PM • 3864 views
Less fuel for the Russian war machine: The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the Atlas oil depot in Rostov Oblast

On the night of June 23, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked the Atlas oil depot in Rostov Oblast, which supplied fuel to Russian troops. The attack caused a large-scale fire, and its results will reduce the enemy's offensive capabilities.

War in Ukraine • June 23, 05:24 PM • 3178 views
"Ukrainian cotton. Self-propelled artillery unit "Bohdana"": NBU issued a new commemorative coin

The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative coin "Ukrainian cotton. Self-propelled artillery unit "Bohdana"" with a face value of 5 hryvnias and a circulation of up to 75,000 units, dedicated to the self-propelled artillery unit developed according to NATO standards and which received its baptism of fire on Snake Island. The coin can be purchased from June 24 in the NBU online store and from distributor banks.

Economy • June 23, 04:22 PM • 7723 views
"Female soldier" on paper: court arrested with possibility of bail a regional council deputy of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

A deputy of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council, suspected of fictitious service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has been taken into custody with bail. Her accomplices also received pre-trial restrictions.

Crimes and emergencies • June 23, 11:46 AM • 2465 views
<p>Streamer Lebiga filmed a drone "arrival" near Kyiv, explosions damaged his house</p>

Ukrainian blogger Mykhailo Lebiha accidentally recorded a powerful explosion from a Russian drone attack near Kyiv during a stream on June 23, with the shockwave damaging his home. Lebiha is known for raising funds to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Society • June 23, 10:31 AM • 2365 views
Occupant losses per day: 1010 servicemen, tank, and 58 artillery systems destroyed

Over the past day, Russian occupiers suffered significant losses: 1010 servicemen, one tank, and 58 artillery systems eliminated. The total combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022, to June 23, 2025, amounted to over a million personnel.

War in Ukraine • June 23, 04:58 AM • 3645 views
Massive drone attack on Kyiv region: fires in two districts, infrastructure damaged

As a result of the drone attack on the night of June 23, civilian infrastructure was damaged in the Kyiv region. Fires broke out in relevant districts, and private houses and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 23, 12:30 AM • 13416 views
Ballistic threat to Kyiv

On the night of June 23, at 02:28, an alarm was declared in Kyiv due to the threat of ballistic weapons from Russia. This happened after an attack by Russian strike drones and active air defense operations in the capital.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 11:44 PM • 6070 views
Russia attacked Kyiv with "Shaheds" and ballistics: 5 injured, effects of shelling recorded in seven districts of the city

On the night of June 23, Russian occupation forces carried out another massive attack on Kyiv. In Holosiivskyi, Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi, Podilskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Solomyanskyi and Svyatoshynskyi districts, UAV debris was recorded. Fires broke out, there were casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 10:36 PM • 45259 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv amid drone attack

On the night of June 23, Kyiv was attacked by Russian assault drones; air defense was active. The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration and the mayor of Kyiv reported on the active work of air defense in the capital and the region.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 09:21 PM • 26406 views
Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects report on training ground strike: "Full accountability needed"

The President of Ukraine expects a full report on the circumstances and consequences of Russia's missile strike on the training ground in the Kherson region, which resulted in the death of servicemen.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 08:03 PM • 5139 views
<p>The training ground of one of the mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was hit by an enemy strike: there are dead and wounded</p>

A training ground of one of the mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was hit by a missile strike, resulting in dead and wounded servicemen.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 02:20 PM • 4558 views
Syrskyi announced the completion of the first phase of the Armed Forces' transition to a corps command system

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valerii Syrskyi announced the completion of the first phase of the transition to a corps command system. This reorganization optimizes the use of military personnel and creates combat-ready reserves for offensive operations.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 09:36 AM • 5216 views
Serhiy Dobrovolsky, a serviceman released from captivity, died in Rivne region

Ukrainian serviceman Serhiy Dobrovolsky, who was recently released from Russian captivity, died in Rivne region. He had been in captivity since 2023 and returned in late May.

Society • June 21, 09:20 PM • 26368 views
Powerful enemy assault repelled in Kostiantynivka direction: border guards show footage

On June 17, in the Kostiantynivka direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled a powerful assault by Russian invaders. 15 units of heavy armored vehicles were destroyed and about 50 occupiers were eliminated, including the so-called "bikers" on motorcycles.

War in Ukraine • June 21, 01:33 PM • 3644 views
Ukraine plans weapon production lines in European countries: drones, missiles, artillery

Ukraine plans to sign agreements on technology export this summer, opening production lines in Europe. These enterprises will produce weapons, including drones, missiles, and artillery, for Ukraine and partner countries.

Politics • June 21, 12:43 PM • 3522 views
Minus another 1060 Russian occupiers: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on enemy losses

Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 1060 Russian occupiers and 116 units of enemy vehicles. The total enemy losses from February 24, 2022, to June 21, 2025, have reached over 1 million personnel.

War in Ukraine • June 21, 04:39 AM • 4390 views
Naval sailors destroyed 10 "Shaheds" on the night of June 21 - Ukrainian Navy

On the night of June 21, Ukrainian naval sailors destroyed 10 enemy kamikaze drones "SHAHED-136". The Southern Defense Forces are ready for a new wave of Russian assaults.

War in Ukraine • June 21, 03:19 AM • 3931 views
Air alert declared across Ukraine: what is known

On the night of June 21, an air alert was declared in Kyiv and all regions of Ukraine due to the threat of the use of ballistic weapons from the northeast.

War in Ukraine • June 21, 12:15 AM • 22113 views
Since the beginning of June 20, 157 battles have been recorded at the front - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

On June 20, 2025, 157 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy carried out 3445 shellings and used 847 kamikaze drones. The most active battles took place in the Pokrovsky, Pivnichno-Slobozhansky, and Kursk directions.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 09:38 PM • 3518 views