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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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Armed Forces of Ukraine: enemy launched a missile attack on one of the units, there are killed and wounded, thorough checks are underway

On March 1, Russian troops launch a missile attack on a unit of the Ukrainian Army, killing and wounding. The command is conducting an investigation and calls for the dissemination of unverified information.

Society • March 3, 08:42 AM • 41549 views
Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine promises severe punishment for the tragedy at the training ground

Major General Mykhailo Drapaty reacted to the tragic enemy attack on the training ground. He initiated an independent investigation and promised to bring to justice all those involved in the incident.

Society • March 3, 08:22 AM • 170191 views
Psychological Relief and Physical Fitness: How a Sports Club for Veterans Rehabilitation Works in Baryshivka, Kyiv Oblast

An adaptive club for veterans with exercise equipment and a recreation area has been opened in Baryshivka, Kyiv Oblast. The project was implemented with the support of government and charitable organizations as part of the Time to Act, Unstoppable competition.

Society • March 3, 06:44 AM • 25547 views
46 out of 83 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine, 31 did not reach their targets

Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 46 attack UAVs in seven regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 06:36 AM • 26572 views
109 battles at the front, most of them in Kursk region: map from the General Staff

Over the past day, 109 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kursk sector, where the enemy carried out 30 attacks. The enemy carried out 88 air strikes and fired over 5600 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 06:19 AM • 25746 views
Kursk direction has become the hottest on the frontline - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff

Over the last day, 97 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The enemy launched 62 air strikes, used 869 kamikaze drones and fired over 4,000 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 09:29 PM • 29772 views
Over 70 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day: high activity in the Pokrovske and Toretsk sectors - General Staff

Over the last day, 72 combat engagements took place, with the most intense activity in the Pokrovske and Toretske sectors. The enemy launched air strikes on several localities, and Ukrainian forces successfully repelled the attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 04:31 PM • 32977 views
Occupants' losses per day: how many terrorists were destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on March 2 - General Staff

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1110 enemy troops. Also, 8 tanks, 25 armored personnel carriers, 51 artillery systems and 192 enemy drones were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 05:06 AM • 46564 views
83 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants are most actively attacking the Ukrainian Armed Forces - General Staff

Over the last day, 83 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 21 attempts to break through. The enemy was actively using aviation with UAVs in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 09:30 PM • 43842 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 57 combat engagements took place in the frontline, enemy attacks most often in Pokrovske, Toretske and Kursk sectors

Over the last day, 57 combat engagements took place, most of them - 15 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy conducted numerous air strikes and artillery attacks on populated areas in different regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 02:26 PM • 35743 views
103 out of 154 drones launched by Russia over Ukraine were shot down, 51 did not reach their targets

Russia attacked Ukraine with 154 kamikaze drones from different directions. Air defense destroyed 103 UAVs, 51 more imitators were lost, and six regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 07:37 AM • 31107 views
Difficult situation at the frontline: Ukrainian troops hold back over 90 enemy attacks

Over the last day of winter, 91 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy conducted 100 air strikes and over 5,600 attacks. The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit 11 enemy concentration areas, three artillery systems and an ammunition depot.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 07:02 AM • 52257 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed over 1000 occupants and 61 artillery systems in one day - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released the losses of Russian troops for February 28-March 1, 2025. The enemy lost 1,050 soldiers, 61 artillery systems, 15 armored personnel carriers and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:47 AM • 41327 views
Russian Defense Ministry announces attack of almost fifty drones on regions of the country and occupied Crimea

The Russian Defense Ministry reported the interception of 48 Ukrainian UAVs over various regions. Most of the drones were shot down over the Tver region (21) and occupied Crimea (11).

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:14 AM • 60544 views
No enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas

There are no Russian warships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 4 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which are carrying Kalibr cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 04:33 AM • 37197 views
Russian troops advance on 4 frontlines at once: ISW maps

According to the ISW on March 1, the occupants made advances near Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Velyka Novosilka and in the west of Zaporizhzhia region. The most active fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 03:27 AM • 102279 views
Explosions in Kyiv: Air defense repels attack of Russian “Shahed”

Explosions were heard in Kyiv around 1 a. m. due to an attack by enemy drones. Klitschko reported on the air defense and urged residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 11:39 PM • 102856 views
83 combat engagements in 24 hours: occupants massively attack in the Pokrovske sector

Over the past day, 83 combat engagements took place between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. The most active fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy carried out 26 attacks, and Ukrainian troops killed 169 occupants.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 08:49 PM • 32170 views
The State Tax Service warns of fraudsters posing as tax officers

The Kyiv State Tax Service warns of fraudsters posing as tax officers and extorting money from entrepreneurs. The criminals use forged documents and calls to extort money.

Kyiv • February 28, 04:10 PM • 49271 views
General Staff confirms defeat of Russian FSB positions in Bryansk region: video

Ukrainian aviation successfully attacked the Russian FSB border outpost in the village of Bila Berezka, Bryansk region. Military infrastructure was destroyed, including communications equipment and equipment for coordinating combat operations.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 03:00 PM • 25129 views
The Cabinet of Ministers amended the procedure for reservations for persons liable for military service

The Government has updated the procedure for reserving persons liable for military service and the criteria for determining critical enterprises. The changes relate to the consideration of mobilized employees, the timing of verification and the cancellation of the deferral.

Society • February 28, 02:21 PM • 23451 views
Mayor: Brovary community donates two generators to military

The military unit that defends the airspace of the region received two mobile generators from the Brovary community. Earlier, the community also donated a Toyota Hilux, 200 batteries for drones and other equipment to the military.

Society • February 28, 01:02 PM • 21065 views
107 out of 208 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine overnight, 97 did not reach their targets

Russia launched 208 Shahed-type attack drones and imitator drones from various directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 107 attack drones, and another 97 enemy imitator drones were lost in the area.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 07:13 AM • 104387 views
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 • 25456 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 • 108378 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 • 38251 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 • 28399 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 • 59094 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 • 21622 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 • 25374 views