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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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SES sappers defuse FAB-500 bomb in Mykolaiv region

A FAB-500 landmine bomb was discovered in the Pervomaiska community of Mykolaiv district. The SES engineers successfully transported and neutralized the dangerous item in a safe area.

Society • January 20, 05:17 PM • 38565 views
Rada prepares new sanctions for violation of mobilization rules in TCC and VLC

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement will draft a bill on the liability of TEC officials for abuse of power. The document will also provide for penalties for HQCJ employees for violating the medical examination procedure.

Politics • January 20, 04:29 PM • 55197 views
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Attempt #2: The court in Poltava again failed to impose a measure of restraint on Liiev due to the prosecutor's absence

The Zhovtnevyi District Court of Poltava has postponed for the second time the consideration of the motion to arrest former Defense Ministry official Oleksandr Liev due to the absence of a prosecutor. Liev, who is suspected of supplying low-quality machine guns, denies all charges.

Politics • January 20, 04:10 PM • 142219 views
Massive SIZE: former commander of the 155th Brigade Anna Kyivska detained

The SBI detained the former commander of the 155th Brigade, Dmytro Riumshyn, for concealing the desertion of his subordinates. During a training exercise in France, 56 soldiers left the training grounds without permission due to command negligence.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 01:22 PM • 43153 views
Generals detained whose inaction led to seizure of part of Kharkiv region in 2024 - SBI

The SBU and the State Bureau of Investigation detained three high-ranking officials of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for improperly organizing the defense of Kharkiv region. The commanders face up to 10 years in prison for negligence of duty and organization of the abandonment of the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 12:28 PM • 33324 views
Officials of the Armed Forces Logistics received suspicions for scheme with armored vehicles spare parts worth UAH 83 million

The SBI uncovered a scheme to purchase armored vehicle parts at inflated prices from the Armed Forces Logistics Forces. The state's losses amounted to over UAH 83 million, and three people were notified of suspicion.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 11:21 AM • 60733 views
Russia sends reinforcements to Pokrovske direction, suffering significant losses - Ukrainian Armed Forces officer

Russian troops are intensifying their offensive in the Pokrovsk sector, redeploying additional units from other parts of the front. The daily losses of the occupiers in the area amount to up to 300 people, and the enemy avoids using armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 11:05 AM • 26486 views
General Staff: 189 combat engagements in 24 hours, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 189 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 40 air strikes and fired over 5,000 times. Most attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 89 assault operations.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 06:19 AM • 31735 views
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"The accusation is unfounded" - a lawyer on serving a suspicion to the former official of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Liev in the case of defective machine guns (Video)

Lawyer Markiyan Bem refuted the accusations against former MOU official Oleksandr Liiev in the case of defective machine guns. The contract was signed half a year before Liiev's appointment.

Politics • January 20, 06:01 AM • 118113 views
Air Force warns of enemy aircraft activity in the northeast

Increased activity of enemy tactical aviation was recorded in the northeast. The military urges residents of the frontline areas not to ignore air raid warnings and stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 02:54 AM • 27697 views
Occupants advance near 4 settlements, Ukrainian Armed Forces regain two positions - DeepState

Enemy troops advanced in the areas of Terny, Dvorichna, Kolodyazy and Slovianka. Ukrainian defense forces regained control of positions in the areas of Makhnivka and Zelenivka.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 02:36 AM • 27928 views
Syrsky on the situation in the Pokrovsk sector: “We are doing everything to prevent its capture”

The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported the concentration of the best Russian units in the Pokrovsk sector. According to him, the enemy's losses are many times higher than Ukraine's.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 09:05 PM • 24922 views
Commander-in-Chief: Ukraine will soon be able to get an air defense system capable of intercepting “Oreshnik”

Syrsky reported on work to obtain a modern air defense system to intercept russian Oreshnik missiles. Negotiations with allies are underway and Ukraine's own air defense system is being developed.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 07:44 PM • 62573 views
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 • 53474 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 • 26036 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 • 29685 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 • 114152 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 • 40959 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 • 44056 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 • 52449 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 • 34066 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 • 59232 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 • 39042 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 • 36483 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 • 32475 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 • 76576 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 • 32392 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 • 32150 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 • 54815 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 • 33382 views