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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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SBU drones shut down Novovelichkovskaya oil pumping station in Russia

SBU drones attacked the Novovelichkovskaya oil pumping station in the Krasnodar region. The strike on the power substation resulted in a complete blackout of the facility and a halt in oil pumping.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 09:15 AM • 39406 views
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine held important talks with the head of the Bundeswehr

Oleksandr Syrsky met with Carsten Breuer, Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, to discuss military cooperation. The parties discussed the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for weapons and maintenance of German equipment at the front.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 07:00 AM • 65664 views
Enemy losses per day: Defenders destroyed 1140 invaders

Ukrainian troops eliminated 1140 occupants over the last day. Moreover, 15 tanks, 66 artillery systems and 155 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 05:25 AM • 29505 views
Air Force warns of enemy aircraft activity in the northeast

Increased activity of enemy tactical aviation was recorded in the northeast. There is a threat of air strikes on the frontline areas, and air defense is on alert.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 01:54 AM • 23438 views
Terrorists advance near Burlatske and Ulaklakh - DeepState

DeepState, enemy troops advanced in the Burlatske and Ulaklakh areas.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 12:17 AM • 45390 views
80 combat engagements in 24 hours: Ukrainian troops repel 29 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector

Russian troops made 80 attempts to attack Ukrainian positions, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovske sector. The enemy launched 43 air strikes and over 4000 shelling attacks, losing 1280 occupants per day.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 09:05 PM • 59460 views
Head of Khmelnytskyi district administration detained for helping conscripts avoid mobilization

The acting head of Khmelnytsky district administration was detained for organizing a scheme to evade mobilization. The official offered conscripts to obtain the status of limited fitness for $1500.

Crimes and emergencies • February 21, 01:33 PM • 28797 views
Military units will be able to write off property for maintenance of humanitarian aid vehicles - Defense Ministry

The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed military units to write off materials for the maintenance of humanitarian aid vehicles. The changes concern fuel and lubricants and spare parts for vehicles on temporary state registration.

Politics • February 21, 01:10 PM • 22113 views
For decades, Russia has been Poroshenko's friend and partner - expert

The political scientist provided evidence of Poroshenko's longstanding pro-Russian stance. The expert recalled the politician's statements about “strategic partnership” with Russia and his business ties with the aggressor country.

Politics • February 21, 11:18 AM • 17446 views
Two FSB agents preparing terrorist attacks detained near Kyiv: police, TCR and prosecutor's office were targets

Law enforcement officers detained two FSB agents who were preparing explosions in the buildings of the Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies in Kyiv region. During the search, explosives and evidence of connection with the Russian special service were seized.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 08:19 AM • 31634 views
Russia fired two ballistic missiles and 160 drones at Ukraine overnight: 87 UAVs shot down, 70 missed their targets

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 160 Shahed drones and two Iskander-M missiles from different directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 87 attack UAVs, and the attack affected Odesa, Kyiv, Poltava, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:39 AM • 25704 views
Half of the fighting is in the Pokrovsk sector and Kursk region: updated map from the General Staff

Over the last day, 121 combat engagements took place, 34 of them in the Pokrovske and 29 in the Kursk sectors. The enemy launched 93 air strikes and fired over 5,500 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:28 AM • 21985 views
Enemy losses over the day: Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 1280 occupants

Ukrainian troops eliminated 1280 terrorists over the last day. Also, 12 tanks, 18 infantry fighting vehicles, 52 artillery systems and 135 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:25 AM • 27556 views
Ukraine is ready for a strong deal with the US President: Zelensky gives details of meeting with Kellogg

The President of Ukraine met with Keith Kellogg to discuss the situation at the frontline and security guarantees. The parties also discussed the return of prisoners and a new agreement on investment and minerals.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 05:54 PM • 136895 views
UAV attack on Chornobyl NPP: the General Staff made a statement on radiation

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports on continuous monitoring of the radiation situation in the Chornobyl zone. Radiation levels remain within normal limits, and there is no threat to personnel or the environment.

Society • February 20, 03:37 PM • 31703 views
Zelenskyy met with Trump's special envoy: press conference canceled

The President of Ukraine met with Keith Kellogg, but the details of the negotiations are not disclosed. Earlier, the US special envoy held meetings with the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Office of the President.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 03:04 PM • 57268 views
59 combat engagements at the front: where it's hottest and what's happening in Kursk region

Over the last day, 59 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas, most of them in the Pokrovske sector - 14 times. In the Kursk region, 14 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy conducted 8 air strikes and 201 artillery attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 02:37 PM • 28655 views
Sibiga and Trump's special envoy discuss ways to peace in Ukraine

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with Keith Kellogg in Kyiv. The parties discussed the achievement of a just peace and the security of the transatlantic area.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 01:32 PM • 26499 views
Illegal receipt of compensation for housing: court announces sentence to former MP Barvinenko

The High Anti-Corruption Court found Vitaliy Barvinenko guilty of illegally receiving UAH 613 thousand in compensation for housing in Kyiv. The former MP was sentenced to 3 years of suspended sentence and ordered to pay UAH 2.5 million for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politics • February 20, 12:09 PM • 37169 views
Occupants have not abandoned their intentions to seize Donetsk region - Khortytsia military unit spokesman

Russia is not abandoning its plans to capture Donetsk region, but is changing its tactics due to limited resources. The enemy has reduced the use of armored vehicles and is relying on infantry and drones.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 10:03 AM • 31332 views
Russia fired 14 missiles and 161 drones at Ukraine overnight: 80 drones were shot down, 78 did not reach targets

Russia launched a combined attack on critical infrastructure facilities in the Kharkiv region, using 14 missiles of various types. The enemy also attacked with 161 Shahed drones, of which 80 were shot down over various regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:19 AM • 21627 views
The hottest area is the Pokrovsk direction: map of hostilities from the General Staff

Over the course of the day, 122 combat engagements were recorded, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 87 airstrikes and carried out over 5757 shellings.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 06:29 AM • 28922 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed over a thousand occupants and almost 400 pieces of equipment in a day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. 1190 soldiers, 14 tanks, 63 artillery systems and other equipment were destroyed, bringing the total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war to 863580 people.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 05:59 AM • 31473 views
The Prosecutor General's Office is working on contracts for mobilized persons: what will change

The President's Office is developing a new system of contracts for mobilized personnel with clear terms of service. For those called up in 2022, the term may be set at 6 months, and in 2023 - at 9-10 months.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 04:07 PM • 28652 views
General Staff denies information about Russian breakthrough in Kursk region

Russian troops are spreading disinformation about a breakthrough in the Ukrainian defense in the Kursk region. In reality, 12 combat clashes were recorded, and all enemy attempts to advance were repelled.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 03:45 PM • 22824 views
“Watch Ukrainian!": a new cinema space for military undergoing treatment and rehabilitation has been opened in Vinnytsia region

A modern cinema space for watching Ukrainian films has been opened in a medical rehabilitation center in Vinnytsia region. This is the fifth such facility to be equipped as part of the Cinema for Victory National Tour.

Society • February 19, 02:59 PM • 23614 views
The military submitted 190 thousand reports through Army+

Paratroopers of the 82nd Air Assault Brigade actively use the Army+ app to submit reports, even during combat operations. The most popular requests are to apply for leave and obtain a Form 5 certificate.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 02:39 PM • 26283 views
Corruption in defense: scheme of embezzlement of funds during the creation of the “DZVIN” system exposed

The SAPO and the NABU exposed a large-scale corruption scheme in the creation of the DZVIN system for the Armed Forces. The suspects include high-ranking officials of the General Staff and the director of a private company, who caused UAH 246 million in losses to the state.

Politics • February 19, 01:18 PM • 31337 views
Two FSB informers who corrected enemy strikes detained in Kharkiv region

In Kharkiv region, two locals were exposed who collected data on the location of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the FSB. A former teacher and a hotel security guard were passing information to the enemy via Telegram.

Crimes and emergencies • February 19, 12:54 PM • 23284 views
Zelenskyy on sanctions against Poroshenko: don't subjectify a person

President Zelenskyy said that the sanctions were not imposed against Poroshenko personally, but against a group of people who withdraw funds from the state. The sanctions list also includes Kolomoisky, Boholyubov, Zhevago, and Medvedchuk.

Politics • February 19, 12:25 PM • 30195 views