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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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Half of the clashes are in two areas: General Staff shows a map of combat operations

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 128 combat engagements over the past day, 65 of them in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors. The enemy conducted 91 air strikes and fired over 5,000 times.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 06:19 AM • 25445 views
General Staff updates data: how many invaders were destroyed by the Armed Forces on February 28

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated 1060 occupants. They also destroyed 13 tanks, 17 infantry fighting vehicles, 54 artillery systems and 172 UAVs.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:35 AM • 108362 views
Air alert declared in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine due to UAVs

The Kyiv City Military Administration has announced an air alert in the capital due to the threat of UAVs. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the movement of attack drones over several regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 10:44 PM • 38236 views
118 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants are most actively attacking the Ukrainian Armed Forces - General Staff

There were 118 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 43 attempts to break through.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 09:22 PM • 28385 views
Enemy drones attack 7 regions of Ukraine at once: where are the drones headed

The Ukrainian Air Force spotted enemy attack UAVs flying over seven regions of Ukraine. Air defense forces are on full alert, and the public is urged not to ignore the alarms.

Society • February 27, 09:04 PM • 59071 views
Russian occupants set up a new filtration camp in the TOT

In the occupied territories, Russians have set up a new filtration camp for forced vetting of the population. The occupiers are checking ties to the Armed Forces and forcibly issuing Russian passports.

Society • February 27, 07:43 PM • 21616 views
“Army+ launches new survey on sharing combat experience

The Army+ app has launched a survey on the exchange of combat experience between the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The 14-question survey will run until March 13 and will help identify best practices for sharing experience.

Society • February 27, 06:52 PM • 25359 views
Ministry of Justice explains how to file reports

The Ministry of Justice has provided detailed explanations on how to properly prepare and submit army reports. Commanders do not have the right to reject reports for minor errors or require verbal approval.

Society • February 27, 04:50 PM • 31514 views
General Staff confirms defeat of occupants' command and observation post in Zaporizhzhia region

The Ukrainian Air Force conducted a precision strike on the command and observation post of the 1429th motorized rifle regiment of the Russian Federation near Kopan. The UAV launch base, which the occupiers had set up in a residential building, was destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 02:07 PM • 26686 views
Umerov appoints new Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: who is he talking about and what will he be responsible for

Major General Andriy Hnatov has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He will be responsible for force generation and cooperation with partners, having 27 years of experience in the Armed Forces.

Politics • February 27, 09:02 AM • 21567 views
Russians intensified their activity in the Novopavlivka sector: Syrsky reports on regrouping of troops

Russian troops intensified their offensive in the Novopavlivka sector, attempting to capture three settlements. The Ukrainian Armed Forces took measures to deter the enemy and regrouped their troops.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 08:07 AM • 22755 views
90 out of 166 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine overnight, 72 did not reach their targets

Russia attacked Ukraine with 166 drones from different directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 90 Shahed attack UAVs and neutralized 72 imitator drones, and three regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 07:12 AM • 27860 views
110 battles in 24 hours: where the frontline is the hottest - map from the General Staff

Over the last day, 110 combat engagements took place in the frontline, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors. The enemy launched 4 missile attacks, 81 air strikes and made about 6,000 attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 06:23 AM • 29931 views
Plus 1150 occupants, 69 artillery systems and 8 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1150 Russian servicemen and destroyed a significant amount of equipment. The occupiers' losses include 8 tanks, 69 artillery systems and 141 UAVs.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 05:52 AM • 105093 views
Zelensky: Ukrainian Armed Forces are “almost used to” Kursk region

President Zelensky listened to a report by Commander-in-Chief Syrsky on operations in the Kursk region of Russia. The Ukrainian military has been successfully holding a buffer zone on the aggressor's territory for almost seven months.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:59 PM • 47024 views
Zelensky dismisses commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Hnatov

President Zelenskyy has dismissed Major General Andriy Hnatov from the post of commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Hnatov had held this position since June 2024 and had significant success in the defense of Mykolaiv and the liberation of Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 06:29 PM • 41581 views
More than half a million cheated from wife of fallen serviceman: two residents of Sumy region are served suspicion notices

Two residents of Okhtyrka fraudulently received UAH 592 thousand from the widow of a deceased serviceman. The men invented various life circumstances to borrow the money, which they did not plan to return.

Society • February 26, 04:47 PM • 29863 views
Figures are growing: how many servicemen from the NWC have already applied for return

Until March 1, 2025, servicemen can return from unauthorized absence from their units without criminal liability. Over the past week, more than 300 reports have been submitted through the Army+ app.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 04:23 PM • 28209 views
Fake marriages to evade mobilization: criminal scheme exposed in Dnipro region

Law enforcement officers exposed a group that organized fake marriages with women with disabilities to defer mobilization. The criminals took 10-15 thousand dollars for their “services”.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 04:00 PM • 25779 views
IDP turned out to be an agent of the game: traitor gets 15 years in prison

A 46-year-old displaced person from Luhansk region spied on the military echelons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Cherkasy region. For treason under martial law, the court sentenced him to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 03:56 PM • 24957 views
General Staff confirms the destruction of military airfields in Crimea and the Tuapse Oil Refinery

The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirm successful strikes on the Saki and Kacha military airfields in Crimea and the Tuapse oil refinery in the Krasnodar region of Russia. At least 40 explosions were recorded in the area of the refinery.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 02:51 PM • 24667 views
Ukrainian forces take control of important village near Pokrovsk - Air Assault Troops

The 25th Airborne Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Kotlyne from Russian occupants. Control over the village will prevent the enemy from reaching the Pokrovsk-Dnipro highway.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 10:28 AM • 26463 views
Three FSB agents who spied on military facilities and adjusted missile strikes are detained

Counterintelligence exposed three Russian agents who were collecting data on military facilities in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Lviv regions. The spies adjusted missile strikes and monitored airfields, command posts, and repair plants.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:54 AM • 24402 views
98 battles in 24 hours: General Staff updates map of combat operations

Ukrainian defenders repelled 98 enemy attacks in various frontline areas. The enemy conducted 92 air strikes and fired 5672 times, including attacks with guided aerial bombs and kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 06:24 AM • 23108 views
90 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants attacked most actively

Over the past day, 90 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 26 assault attacks. The enemy conducted 69 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 08:49 PM • 28269 views
Defense Ministry plans to sign three-year contracts with arms manufacturers: what is known

The Ministry of Defense is preparing three-year contracts with Ukrainian arms manufacturers based on the needs of the General Staff. Manufacturers must ensure 50% localization and mass production.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 06:04 PM • 44785 views
In Ukraine, the deadline for rebooking employees has been extended until March 31

The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the deadline for re-booking employees liable for military service until March 31 due to cyberattacks on state registers. Businesses will have additional time to confirm their criticality status and re-book their staff.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 05:37 PM • 119010 views
Oleshchuk: Due to sanctions, Poroshenko's bank will not be able to handle donations from Ukrainians, which the politician made money on - Oleshchuk

IIB associated with Poroshenko will be deprived of its securities trading license due to fraud with Ukrainian donors.

Politics • February 25, 03:12 PM • 24366 views
In the frontline 62 combat engagements since the beginning of the day: the most intense - in the Pokrovsk sector and in Kursk region

There were 62 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 14 attacks. The occupants are actively using aviation and artillery, especially in the Kursk sector.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 02:48 PM • 23521 views
Russian losses per day: how many occupants were destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on February 25

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated 1300 occupants. Moreover, 5 tanks, 11 armored vehicles, 26 artillery systems and 122 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 05:21 AM • 28665 views