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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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Ukrainian Armed Forces recapture lost positions near Toretsk - ISW maps

Ukrainian defense forces recaptured lost positions in the northwest of Toretsk. At the same time, Russian troops advanced in the center of Chasovyi Yar and near Kurakhove, continuing attacks on several fronts.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 03:31 AM • 108005 views
Occupants advanced in the Pokrovske direction: DeepState updated the map of hostilities

Russian troops made gains near Dachne, Andriivka, Slovianka, and Novoandriivka in Donetsk region. During the day, 148 combat engagements and 820 attacks by kamikaze drones were recorded.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 12:39 AM • 58281 views
Mayor of Brovary community hands over 10 MAVICs to Armed Forces unit

The Brovary community purchased and handed over 10 MAVIC 3 PRO and MAVIC 3T quadcopters to the military unit. The community also recently handed over a vehicle to the 95th Air Assault Brigade.

Kyiv region • January 27, 05:15 PM • 27455 views
Russians failed to drive the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of Toretsk, despite very long and active attacks - Khortytsia separate military unit

Russian troops continue to attack Toretsk in Donetsk region, but have not succeeded in ousting the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy is constantly rotating troops.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 04:56 PM • 28672 views
The Ministry of Defense told which specialties are chosen by women who join the Defense Forces through recruitment

More than 8,000 candidates joined the Defense Forces through recruitment centers, of whom 20% are women. Most women choose staff positions (24%) and medical specialties (22%).

Society • January 27, 04:26 PM • 39855 views
General Staff: more than half of the fighting today is in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors

There were 82 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 37 attacks. The enemy was active in the Kursk sector, where 11 combat engagements took place and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles were dropped.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 02:25 PM • 28199 views
Driver to be tried for road accident at checkpoint in Rivne region that killed police officer

A 54-year-old resident of Kremenchuk, who drove a tanker truck into a checkpoint in September, will stand trial. As a result of the accident, police officer Serhiy Trum was killed, and two other people suffered moderate injuries.

Crimes and emergencies • January 27, 02:13 PM • 26132 views
Fake letters from Gazmerezha: fraudsters are trying to steal personal data

Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC warns about phishing emails demanding to sign contracts and pay bills. The company reminds that only addresses with the domain @grmu.com.ua are official.

Society • January 27, 10:49 AM • 26129 views
In the battles near Pokrovsk, the enemy is trying to act “by the book” for the first time - “Khortytsia” separate military unit

Russian troops for the first time began using new tactics near Pokrovsk, avoiding frontal attacks. The enemy is trying to encircle the city from the western side in small groups and cut off the supply routes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 10:09 AM • 24364 views
Overnight 57 out of 104 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 104 drones, 57 of which were shot down in 10 regions. The attack damaged infrastructure and residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 07:11 AM • 28710 views
Plus 1430 occupants and more than 150 pieces of equipment: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. 1,430 occupants, 3 tanks, 12 armored personnel carriers and other equipment were destroyed, and total personnel losses amounted to 831,620.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 06:03 AM • 28902 views
Zelensky: Ukrainian weapons return war to Russia and reduce its potential

The President thanked the developers of long-range drones and missiles for effective strikes on Russian territory. Reducing the enemy's ability to refine oil and lower energy prices bring peace closer.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 12:05 AM • 116660 views
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil depot in the Tver region of Russia

Russian sources report an attempted attack by a Lyuty UAV on an oil depot in the Tver region. According to local authorities, the drone was shot down by an air defense system, with no casualties or damage.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 11:41 PM • 111073 views
Almost half of Russian attacks took place in Pokrovsk sector - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff

There were 153 combat engagements on the frontline, 70 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Russians conducted 31 air strikes and shelled Ukrainian positions and localities almost 4,000 times.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 09:13 PM • 104170 views
Zelensky: Keeping the buffer zone in Kursk region to protect Sumy and Kharkiv

Ukraine maintains a buffer zone in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation to protect Sumy and Kharkiv from Russian offensives. The President noted the successes of the 95th, 25th, 68th, 24th and 100th brigades in various frontline areas.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 08:24 PM • 92960 views
Zelensky appoints Land Forces Commander as head of Khortytsia Joint Forces Operation

Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi became the head of the Khortytsia operational and strategic grouping of troops, retaining his position as commander of the Land Forces. Major General Andriy Hnatov was also appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 07:46 PM • 128872 views
Over 200 attack UAVs destroyed in Oryol region of Russia - General Staff

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck at the storage facilities for attack drones in the Oryol region of Russia. More than 200 “shaheds” were destroyed and concrete buildings with thermobaric munitions were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 06:39 PM • 51433 views
Ukrainian air defense system shoots down over 500 Russian air targets during the week

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 375 Shaheds, 71 reconnaissance UAVs and other air targets over the week. Ukrainian aviation conducted over 30 sorties and struck dozens of enemy positions.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 04:31 PM • 44019 views
99 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the past day, 99 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 30 enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 02:47 PM • 38046 views
No “peace plans for 100 days” exist in reality - Yermak

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, said that the “peace plans” for 100 days are Russian information injections. The media had previously reported on Trump's plan to end the war, which included Ukraine's withdrawal from NATO.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 01:17 PM • 101105 views
Occupants planted their flag on the boiler house in Velyka Novosilka, not in the center of the village - JFO “Khortytsia”

Russian troops were spotted in Velyka Novosilka, where they planted a flag on the boiler house behind the Kolos stadium. The enemy is successful on the eastern outskirts and part of the central streets of the settlement.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 11:48 AM • 35017 views
The General Staff confirms the damage to military facilities in the Ryazan and Kursk regions of Russia: what is known

Ukrainian drones hit the facilities of the Ryazan Oil Refining Company, which supplies fuel to the Russian army. The control center of the Russian Pacific Fleet in the Kursk region was also hit.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 09:48 AM • 33208 views
Aggressor's losses per day: how many occupants and equipment destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on January 26 - General Staff

Ukrainian troops eliminated 1720 terrorists over the last day. Also, 9 tanks, 4 infantry fighting vehicles, 14 artillery systems and 40 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 05:21 AM • 34286 views
159 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants attack the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces the most - General Staff

Enemy troops carried out 159 attacks in different directions, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovske sector - 48 attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 08:34 PM • 34820 views
Chief Psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Druz planned to purchase a villa in Turkey for €650,000: a source provided new details of the case

New details have emerged in the case of Oleg Druz - he planned to buy a luxury villa in Turkey.

Crimes and emergencies • January 25, 11:29 AM • 32861 views
General Staff: situation in frontline is the hottest in Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk sectors

Over the last day, 211 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk sectors. The enemy carried out 40 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times, using 1,410 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 07:12 AM • 32018 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 1650 occupants within a day - General Staff

Over the past day, the invaders lost 1650 soldiers, 7 tanks and 37 armored vehicles. Total enemy losses in manpower since the beginning of the war have reached 828,470.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 05:22 AM • 32623 views
Enemy drones maneuver in seven regions of Ukraine at once: where they are headed

The Ukrainian Air Force reports active maneuvering of enemy drones in several regions of Ukraine. The UAVs are changing directions and courses, which may indicate that they are preparing for attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 11:03 PM • 43649 views
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Former MoD official Liev could not refuse to accept machine guns: lawyer explains why

The lawyer explained that Liev, as the head of the Defense Ministry's department, was obliged to accept the machine guns after the military signed Form 22. The military is responsible for the quality of the weapons, as they check and sign the documents.

Politics • January 24, 05:43 PM • 203657 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hold 117 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 117 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the occupants made 46 attempts to attack.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 04:19 PM • 28036 views