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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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61 out of 83 drones downed during Russian night attack in 11 regions of Ukraine

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 Shahed strike drones and imitator drones from different directions. Defense forces destroyed 61 drones, and four regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 07:12 AM • 25875 views
russian losses per day: how many occupants were destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on February 10 - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated 1170 russian occupants. Total enemy losses in manpower amounted to 850,490, and a significant amount of equipment was destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 05:38 AM • 29096 views
Threat of air strikes recorded in Dnipropetrovs'k region: what's going on

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports the possibility of using air strikes in Dnipropetrovs'k region. Air defense is on high alert, and the population is advised to follow the reports.

Society • February 10, 03:02 AM • 106474 views
92 combat engagements in the frontline: where occupants are attacking most actively - General Staff

There were 92 combat engagements over the last day, with the highest enemy activity in the Pokrovsk sector - 31 attacks. The occupants also actively attacked in the Toretsk, Lyman and Kupyansk sectors.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 09:10 PM • 27522 views
Bundeswehr spots unidentified drones over base where Ukrainian military are training

The Bundeswehr has recorded six cases of unidentified drones flying over the base in Schweising, where Ukrainian troops are training with Patriot. The German military suspects Russian espionage.

News of the World • February 9, 01:51 PM • 43163 views
Lviv University lecturer found beaten and unconscious near Kyiv: what is known, what questions for the TCC

Stepan Bilchenko, a laboratory assistant at Lviv University, was found unconscious with head injuries near a highway outside Kyiv. The incident occurred after he was called up for military service at the Lviv TCC.

Crimes and emergencies • February 9, 01:17 PM • 41181 views
A large-scale attack by enemy drones: Ukraine shoots down 70 of 151 Russian UAVs

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 151 Shahed strike UAVs and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 70 drones in 14 regions of Ukraine, and another 74 imitator drones were lost in the area.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 08:01 AM • 34867 views
Occupants tried to break through the defense 133 times: our soldiers held back the attack in all directions

Over the last day, 133 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 91 air strikes and fired over 5,800 times. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where 54 assault attacks took place.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:11 AM • 23041 views
Almost one and a half thousand soldiers, an airplane, and over 200 pieces of equipment: Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff announces new enemy losses

Over the past 24 hours, Russian invaders lost 1460 soldiers and a significant amount of equipment, including an airplane. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war have reached 849320 people.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:02 AM • 64304 views
DeepState: Russian troops advance in three settlements in Donetsk region

According to the DeepState OSINT project, Russian troops made progress near Zaporizhzhia, Zelenivka, and Andriivka. Information about the enemy's advance appeared on an interactive map on February 9.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 12:04 AM • 34532 views
Elderly mother of fallen soldier severely beaten in Odesa: details

A 72-year-old teacher, the mother of a fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier, was beaten by employees of the IntoSana medical clinic in Odesa. Mayor Gennady Trukhanov took the investigation under his personal control.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 10:39 PM • 76310 views
Ukrainian military shows what remains of downed Russian Su-25

The 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade and the 57th Separate Tank Brigade destroyed a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Toretsk sector. The only thing left of the plane was a charred piece of iron with a “branded grid” on the torn off wing.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 10:00 PM • 55303 views
Syrskyi met with the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. They discussed the needs of the Armed Forces and the transition to a corps system

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragonet. They discussed the needs for armaments and the transition of the army to a corps command system.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:11 PM • 47711 views
High salary, free education and more: what will be provided by favorable contracts for men aged 18-24 in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Defense Ministry has developed a special contract for young people aged 18-24 with high salaries and benefits. Zelenskiy announced the introduction of the new contract system next week.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 01:10 PM • 60909 views
Minus 1210 occupants and more than 100 pieces of equipment: losses of the Russian army over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 847860 people, almost 10 thousand tanks have been destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 06:23 AM • 33400 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces advance in Kursk region of Russia, while occupants take over four settlements - DeepState

Ukrainian troops advanced near Cherkasy Konopelka in the Kursk region of Russia. At the same time, the enemy advanced in the area of Yampolivka, Stupochki, Toretsk and Andriivka.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 12:24 AM • 31922 views
Zelenskyy announced lucrative contracts for men aged 18-24 in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ukrainian government is launching a new program of special contracts for young men aged 18-24 in the Armed Forces. The President did not say how many men are planned to sign up.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 09:01 PM • 132534 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 116 clashes and hundreds of occupants killed in a day

Over the day, 116 combat engagements took place, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous attacks in various sectors. The enemy conducted 90 air strikes and launched 961 kamikaze drones, losing 250 occupants in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:15 PM • 26231 views
Ukraine is ready to open a humanitarian corridor in the Kursk region of Russia if Moscow asks

Ukraine is ready to open a humanitarian corridor for the evacuation of Russian civilians from the Kursk region, subject to an official request from the Russian Federation. This was announced by the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Politics • February 7, 03:03 PM • 27170 views
Rotations, new contract rules, abolition of conscription: Ukraine plans to change military service rules

The government has approved a draft presidential decree on reforming military service in the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the State Security Service. The document provides for the abolition of conscript service, new rules for contracts and military rotation.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 02:58 PM • 129022 views
Umerov gets two new deputies: who they are and what they will be responsible for

The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Yevhen Moysiuk and Valeriy Churkin as deputy ministers of defense. Moisyuk will be responsible for the development of the Defense Forces, while Churkin will be in charge of military technology and innovation.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 02:45 PM • 32094 views
67 combat engagements at the front: situation in the Pokrovsk sector and Kursk region

Over the last day, 67 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 17 attacks. In the operational zone in Kursk region, Ukrainian forces repelled 13 attacks and suffered 18 air strikes from 25 aircraft.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 02:30 PM • 28453 views
Zelensky dismisses General Moysiuk from the post of Special Envoy for Security Assurances

The President of Ukraine has dismissed Lieutenant General Yevhen Moysiuk from the post of Special Representative for International Security Assurances. Moysiuk had held this position only since February 2024.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 01:40 PM • 28320 views
Rapists of a 14-year-old girl from Zakarpattia will be imprisoned for 6 years

A Volovets court sentenced three defendants accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl to 6 years in prison. The court also ordered the victim to pay UAH 300,000 in non-pecuniary damage.

Society • February 7, 12:29 PM • 27836 views
Security measures in military units and TCCs have been strengthened amid explosions - Land Forces Command

Security measures have been strengthened in military units and shopping centers following a series of bombings. Increased patrols, access control and video surveillance were introduced, and additional staff briefings were held.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:28 PM • 27647 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces need 10 times more troops to deter Russians near Pokrovsk - Wall Street Journal

The commander of an infantry platoon of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports a critical shortage of troops in the Pokrovsk sector. Despite significant Russian losses, Ukrainian forces do not have enough personnel to effectively defend themselves.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 09:06 AM • 26050 views
Khmelnytskyi: SBU detains Russian agent preparing terrorist attack near units of the Defense Forces

In Khmelnytsky, the SBU detained a 32-year-old drug addicted Russian agent who was collecting data on military facilities for a terrorist attack. The detainee faces life imprisonment for high treason under martial law.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:36 AM • 33363 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminate 1340 militants over a day - General Staff

Over the past day, the occupiers lost 1340 troops. They also destroyed 10 tanks, 18 armored vehicles, 32 artillery systems and 116 UAVs.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:33 AM • 104001 views
The Ministry of Health explained: some medical workers may be exempt from mobilization

The Ministry of Health is implementing a procedure for selective disarmament of medical workers for military needs through the Diia portal. The decision is intended to maintain a balance between civilian and military medicine.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:24 AM • 32666 views
Air Force warns of missile threat from southeast

The Ukrainian military has detected a possible threat of ballistic missile attack from the southeast. The population is advised to immediately go to the shelter when the alarm is sounded.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 04:14 AM • 114414 views