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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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"Servant of the People" Poturaev submitted an application to terminate his powers as a people's deputyPhoto

Mykyta Poturaev from the "Servant of the People" faction submitted an application to resign his mandate. He held the position of head of the committee on humanitarian policy since 2020.

Society • July 16, 10:40 AM • 16726 views
Koretskyi responded whether Fedorov will leave the post of Minister of Defense

Head of NJSC Naftogaz Serhiy Koretskyi stated that it is necessary to wait for the vote on the Minister of Defense before making the next steps. The President will propose Ihor Klymenko for this position.

Society • July 16, 09:14 AM • 5500 views
Deputy Commander of the Air Forces Yelizarov submitted a resignation reportPhoto

Pavlo Yelizarov submitted a resignation report amid the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He published the report on his Facebook page.

Society • July 16, 06:23 AM • 31352 views
Occupiers recruit drivers in the TOT due to problems with military logistics - CNS

After the AFU strikes on logistics, Russians have a shortage of drivers. In the TOT, they have intensified the recruitment of local residents with promises of big money.

Society • July 15, 11:40 PM • 8461 views
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces "Madyar" showed a video of the "MoLoChKa" operationVideo

Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert "Madyar" Brovdi showed a video of striking 20 vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 08:39 AM • 25620 views
The SBU struck a Russian Mi-28 in the Belgorod regionVideo

Fighters of the 427th separate brigade of unmanned systems "Rarog" struck a Russian Mi-28 helicopter in the area of the settlement of Vyazovoye, Belgorod region. Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert "Madyar" Brovdi confirmed this information.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 08:06 AM • 5040 views
In the Black Sea, 20 Russian tankers were "hunted" overnight - "Madyar"

Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert Brovdi, reported the "hunting" of 20 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea. Among the hunted targets were 17 oil tankers, 2 gas carriers, and 1 tugboat.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 05:34 AM • 4632 views
The Ministry of Defense introduced a single electronic outpatient journal for military personnel instead of 11 paper ones

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has implemented a single electronic outpatient journal in the MIS of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which will replace 11 paper journals. The innovation will reduce time spent on documentation and speed up the processing of medical documents.

Society • July 14, 01:22 PM • 3755 views
Navy confirmed the destruction of the FSB of the Russian Federation ship "Izumrud" near Novorossiysk

Ukrainian military sank the FSB border patrol ship "Izumrud" using the Sargan-3000 unmanned system. There are dead and wounded among the crew.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 11:44 AM • 8748 views
Military personnel among former convicts have been granted the right to 30 days of leave

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that grants military personnel among former convicts up to 30 days of leave and the possibility of transfer between units after one year of service.

Society • July 14, 11:41 AM • 4007 views
72% of rotations were carried out on time, but there are soldiers without rotation for 200 days - Syrskyi

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the control of rotations, where 72% were carried out in accordance with the order. At the same time, about two dozen soldiers remain on the front line without rotation for more than 200 days.

Society • July 14, 08:07 AM • 4083 views
Poland has set a deadline for Ukrainians - to update PESEL UKR by August 31, 2026

Ukrainians with temporary protection in Poland must update their data in the PESEL UKR register by August 31, 2026. To do this, they need to personally visit the commune office with a valid foreign passport.

Society • July 14, 07:20 AM • 13107 views
Ukraine has formed a squadron of "Horynych" bomber drones for strikes on protected targets of the Russian Federation - Defense ExpressPhoto

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are using at least a squadron of reusable "Horynych" bomber drones based on SkyRanger. They were used to strike the Russian logistics hub in occupied Armiansk.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 01:35 AM • 22412 views
Polish Defense Minister called on all Ukrainians of conscription age to return home

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that Ukrainians of conscription age in Poland should return to Ukraine and join the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He also criticized some Ukrainians for their luxurious lifestyle abroad.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 02:12 PM • 5903 views
Detention of former commander of 155th brigade and another group of suspects: police revealed details of case of murder of two brothers in Kyiv regionPhoto

The police reported suspicion to group of servicemen of kidnapping, illegal imprisonment, and brutal murder two brothers over a conflict. The bodies of the deceased were found buried in a forest strip in Poltava region.

Society • July 13, 12:06 PM • 22202 views
Unmanned Systems Forces struck 15 vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet" and the energy bridge to Crimea overnightVideo

On the night of July 13, the USF struck 15 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet, including tankers and dry cargo ships. Strikes were also carried out on the Kuban-Crimea energy bridge, and 4 air defense elements were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 09:37 AM • 4875 views
General Staff confirmed the strike on a railway bridge used by the occupiers and the oil refinery in Kstovo

The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez oil refinery in Kstovo and a railway bridge in the Luhansk region. A fire was recorded on the territory of the enterprise and damage to other enemy objects.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 06:28 AM • 35865 views
Holidays in July: calendar of state, church and professional dates

July is rich in holidays that reflect Ukrainian identity, in particular the Day of Ukrainian Statehood on July 15. This month honors military sailors, police officers, medical workers and other professions.

Society • July 1, 07:07 AM • 40533 views
Syrskyi called non-combat deaths in the "Skelya" regiment a "shameful story"

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi called the situation in the 425th regiment, where 25 soldiers died, shameful. He reported an investigation and the suspension of the regiment commander.

Society • June 30, 05:29 PM • 9553 views
The government extended the deadline for using funds under the "National Cashback" program until July 31, 2026

Ukrainians will be able to use the accumulated funds under the "National Cashback" program until July 31, 2026. Cashback for April will start being credited from July 3.

Society • June 30, 04:07 PM • 4800 views
Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries demonstrate the highest level of efficiency - Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highly praised the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refining infrastructure. According to him, the total production volume at refineries in Russia has decreased by a third.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 02:47 PM • 5209 views
Tanks are no longer the main force on the battlefield: how Ukraine changed the perception of modern warfarePhoto

The war in Ukraine is changing military doctrines, where drones are becoming the primary means of attack. Ukraine is actively using mid-strikes and deep strikes to target enemy logistics and strategic facilities.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 02:40 PM • 140803 views
In "Army+" a status has appeared for soldiers returning from AWOL - what it means

In the "Army+" application, after the report is approved, a white stripe with the status "On the way" automatically appears. The validity period of the status is 5 days for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service, and 48 hours after the order - for the National Guard of Ukraine.

Society • June 22, 01:41 PM • 4945 views
Commander of the SBS announced strikes on gas infrastructure in Crimea and Russian logistics in the occupied territoriesVideo

The Unmanned Systems Forces struck four gas compressor stations in Crimea and other Russian logistics facilities on the night of June 20. SBS Commander Robert Brovdi reported hitting a bridge, a tugboat, and occupiers' equipment.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 02:47 PM • 52636 views
93rd Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" holds Druzhkivka despite Russian drone attacksPhoto

Fighters of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" continue to defend Druzhkivka, preventing Russians from capturing the city. Roads have turned into obstacle courses due to constant drone attacks.

Society • June 19, 01:55 PM • 5658 views
In Ukraine, the second stage of the special operation "Rubicon" was conducted: drugs worth almost 70 million hryvnias were seizedPhotoVideo

Law enforcement officers conducted the second stage of the anti-drug special operation "Rubicon", eliminating drug laboratories and seizing almost 90 kg of drug products. The value of the seized drugs at black market prices is almost 70 million hryvnias.

Society • June 19, 07:59 AM • 4839 views
79 out of 90 drones launched by Russia neutralized over Ukraine

On the night of June 19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 drones. The defense forces shot down or suppressed 79 drones, and 9 UAVs were recorded as hits.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 07:55 AM • 6438 views
Over the past day, another 1,370 occupiers were eliminated at the front - General StaffPhoto

The Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated another 1,370 Russian military personnel over the past day. The total losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the invasion have exceeded 1.389 million people.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 04:14 AM • 20319 views
In the Moscow region, there are queues at gas stations due to a gasoline shortage, prices are rising - Russian media

Near the Russian capital, queues have formed due to a fuel shortage. Gasoline prices range from 72 to 85 rubles per liter.

News of the World • June 18, 07:58 PM • 3919 views
Fedorov showed Pistorius the burning capital of the Russian Federation after the strikesPhoto

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov demonstrated to his German colleague Boris Pistorius the results of the attack on Moscow on June 18. Footage of Ukrainian drones over the Russian capital has appeared online.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 07:03 PM • 19349 views