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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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Occupants seize Zelenne and advance in other settlements - DeepState

Enemy troops have entrenched themselves in the area of Zelene and are expanding their presence in this sector. The Ukrainian Armed Forces regained control of positions near Shevchenko, but the enemy continues to advance in several directions.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 12:27 AM • 31901 views
155 combat engagements in the frontline: where the enemy attacked the most over the last day - General Staff

There were 155 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 74 times. The enemy also actively attacked in the Toretsk, Lyman and Novopavlivka sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 11:20 PM • 29919 views
Khortytsia military unit spokesman on situation in Pokrovsk: no encirclement is in question

The occupants are conducting systematic attacks south of Pokrovsk to encircle the city. According to the spokesperson for the Khortytsia unit, the situation is dynamic, the front lines are constantly changing.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 05:31 PM • 26500 views
Governor of occupied Kherson region declares readiness to accept refugees from California

The occupiers of Kherson region have offered asylum to victims of the California fires. The condition is the absence of support for the Armed Forces and the “Kyiv regime.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 03:43 PM • 31880 views
94 occupants' attacks since the beginning of the day: the hottest spot in the Pokrovsk sector

Russian troops launched 94 attacks on Ukrainian positions, 40 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian defenders repelled most of the attacks, but 14 firefights in the Pokrovsk sector are still ongoing.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 02:36 PM • 26919 views
Foreign companies will be able to join the modernization of military equipment for the Ukrainian Defense Forces

The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized foreign companies to modernize military equipment for the Armed Forces. The new rules establish clear terms of cooperation and apply to defense procurement contracts.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 01:34 PM • 27279 views
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There are 270 checkpoints: National Police on counteracting the leakage of weapons from the territories where hostilities are taking place

Law enforcement officials have stepped up measures to prevent the leakage of weapons and ammunition from the combat zone. The National Guard, the Armed Forces and the National Police are manning the checkpoints.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 01:33 PM • 161861 views
More than 1,300 Ukrainians applied to Armed Forces recruitment centers in a week

1,319 Ukrainians applied to the Armed Forces recruitment centers last week, which is twice as many as in the previous period. Since the start of the centers' work, 34,055 people have received counseling, of whom 7,550 have become candidates for the Defense Forces.

Society • January 13, 01:00 PM • 26743 views
Caused damage to Russians in logistics and management: the Defense Forces told about the importance of the strike on the occupiers in Novohrodivka

Ukrainian troops attacked the command post of the 2nd Guards Combined Arms Army in Novohrodivka. The attack disrupted the logistics and command of Russian troops in the region.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 12:16 PM • 23049 views
Russians will continue attempts to capture Kurakhove: what is happening on the front line

Russian troops are storming Kurakhove in small groups using UAVs, artillery and MLRS. Ukrainian troops are controlling the situation and successfully repelling the enemy's attempts to advance.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 11:52 AM • 22922 views
Farion's murder: court adjourns until February 13

Shevchenkivskyi Court of Lviv has adjourned the case of the murder of Iryna Farion until February 13. The daughter of the deceased filed a petition for compensation of 15 million UAH, which she plans to transfer to support the Armed Forces.

Crimes and emergencies • January 13, 11:46 AM • 22328 views
SDF repel North Korean troops' assault in Kursk region: details of the operation

Soldiers of the 6th Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled an assault by DPRK troops in Kursk region, killing 18 enemy soldiers. One of the North Korean soldiers tried to set a trap and blew himself up with a grenade.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 09:48 AM • 29419 views
78 out of 110 drones were shot down over Ukraine during a night attack by Russia

Russia attacked Ukraine with 110 drones from different directions. Defense forces destroyed 78 attack drones and recorded damage to infrastructure in several regions.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 07:07 AM • 26613 views
140 combat engagements in 24 hours: where the frontline is the hottest

There were 140 combat engagements registered in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 58 attacks. The enemy launched 42 air strikes and fired over 6,000 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 06:22 AM • 26496 views
The aggressor lost more than 1500 troops and hundreds of pieces of equipment over the day

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1510 enemy troops. Also, 8 tanks, 26 armored personnel carriers, 37 artillery systems and 183 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 05:25 AM • 88678 views
Voronezh attacked by drones, powerful explosions occurred

On the night of January 13, explosions and drone activity were reported near Voronezh. Air defense and electronic warfare forces destroyed several UAVs, with no casualties or damage.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 05:18 AM • 27357 views
Air Force warns of enemy aircraft activity over Ukraine

Increased activity of enemy tactical aircraft was recorded in the airspace of Ukraine. In the north of the country, there is a threat of air strikes, in particular, launches of anti-aircraft missiles were detected in Chernihiv region.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 03:14 AM • 46270 views
There were 124 combat engagements at the frontline: where the situation is the hottest - General Staff

Over the last day, 124 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 50 times.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 12:42 AM • 94138 views
Nighttime activity of enemy drones: what is happening in the skies over Ukraine

The Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy drone activity in several regions of Ukraine. Drone activity was reported in Kharkiv, Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, and Poltava regions.

Society • January 13, 12:31 AM • 33934 views
Occupants strike at Kupyansk: one person killed

Enemy forces shelled Kupyansk, Kharkiv region, killing a civilian. The prosecutor's office launched a war crime investigation, and law enforcement officers are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 07:18 PM • 29543 views
Ukraine's air defense destroyed 400 air targets in a week: how many “shaheds” were shot down

Over January 6-12, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 400 enemy targets, including 299 Shahed drones. Ukrainian aviation conducted 40 sorties and destroyed 43 enemy air targets.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 05:57 PM • 27464 views
Occupants in Toretsk disguise themselves as civilians: how they are exposed

Russian soldiers in Toretsk are disguised in civilian clothes for reconnaissance and sabotage activities. They are given away by the same clothes, behavior and weapons, the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 01:27 PM • 34937 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces defeat command post of the 2nd Guards Combined Arms Army in Donetsk region - General Staff

Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out a precision strike on the command post of the 2nd Guards Army of the Russian Federation in Novohrodivka. The operation is part of a series of attacks on occupants' command posts in the Donetsk sector.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 12:12 PM • 47819 views
Ukrainian sappers defused more than 1.5 thousand explosive devices over a week

Over the past week, the State Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situations defused 1557 explosive devices, most of them in Kherson region. An area of 2767 hectares was checked, which is the size of the city of Kalush.

Society • January 12, 09:59 AM • 47822 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces shoot down 60 Russian drones, 34 more are lost in the field

Ukraine's defense forces successfully shot down 60 Russian drones in 11 regions of the country. 34 enemy imitator UAVs were locally lost without negative consequences.

Society • January 12, 07:37 AM • 44911 views
Thousands of Lithuanian drones intended for Ukraine are stuck in warehouses

5,000 drones worth 5 million euros purchased by Lithuania for Ukraine have not yet been delivered due to bureaucratic obstacles. The Lithuanian Defense Ministry promises to simplify the transfer procedure and deliver the equipment in the near future.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 05:46 AM • 87052 views
Russia's losses over the day: Defenders killed 1750 terrorists - General Staff

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,750 Russian servicemen. Also, 5 tanks, 18 armored vehicles, 22 artillery systems and 63 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 05:39 AM • 67891 views
Ukraine discusses with Italy the purchase of air defense systems using frozen assets of the Russian Federation

Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister held talks with a delegation from the Italian defense industry. The parties discussed the possibility of purchasing Italian air defense systems with funds from frozen Russian assets.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 03:07 AM • 75384 views
157 combat engagements per day: where the occupants attack Ukrainian positions the most -General Staff

Over the last day, 157 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 63 offensives. The enemy also actively stormed Ukrainian positions in the Kupyansk, Lyman and Kramatorsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 08:31 PM • 35713 views
Russian Federation killed at least 36 of its citizens while striking at Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kursk region - military commandant's office

Russian shelling in the Kursk region killed 36 people, wounded over 100, and destroyed the town of Sudzha by 80%.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 04:54 PM • 40973 views