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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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Plant with A-60 aircraft, drone production, oil terminal and refinery in Russia: General Staff confirms hits by Ukrainian "Bars" and "Neptunes"

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the aircraft repair plant in Taganrog with the experimental A-60 aircraft and the drone production enterprise. The oil terminal in Novorossiysk and the Tuapse refinery were also hit.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 08:57 AM • 5225 views
Enemy losses: Russian army lost 1120 personnel and 448 UAVs in a day

On November 24, Russian troops lost 1120 soldiers and 448 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 25.11.25 amount to 1,167,570 personnel.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 05:15 AM • 3961 views
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Transfer of German Skyranger 35 to Ukraine: what tasks the vehicle can performPhotoVideo

Germany will transfer Skyranger 35 to the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a Leopard 1 tank chassis, which effectively counters drones and low-flying targets. The system creates a 4-kilometer "kill-box" and integrates into the overall air defense network.

News of the World • November 24, 01:47 PM • 136291 views
177 combat engagements took place on the front, the hottest in the Pokrovsk direction

On November 23, 177 combat engagements were recorded on the front in 13 directions, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Oleksandrivka directions. The enemy launched 39 air strikes, used 3777 kamikaze drones, and carried out 3696 shellings.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 10:15 PM • 4675 views
MELOVIN proposed: the artist said “yes”Photo

Singer MELOVIN, Kostiantyn Bocharov, announced his engagement to paramedic of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Petro Zlotia, showing a photo on Instagram. The engagement took place on Maidan, where Petro presented the singer with a ring and a bouquet of red roses.

Society • November 23, 11:01 AM • 4795 views
Battles for Pokrovsk: Russians cannot gain a foothold in the city center and suffer losses - Air Assault ForcesVideo

Ukraine's Defense Forces are holding back the Russians in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, where small arms battles are ongoing, preventing the enemy from gaining a foothold. Since early November, Ukrainian troops have eliminated 388 occupiers and wounded 87.

Society • November 23, 10:01 AM • 4380 views
Russians attacked Ukraine with 98 drones, 69 of which were destroyed - Air ForcePhoto

On the night of November 23, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 98 attack UAVs of various types. Defense forces shot down 69 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country, but 27 UAVs hit targets at 12 locations.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 07:12 AM • 3732 views
Why Russians started using 'Kalibr' missiles less frequently against Ukraine: Navy's answer

Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk explained why Russians are using 'Kalibr' missiles less frequently for strikes against Ukraine. Most of these missiles do not reach their targets, and their effectiveness is questionable.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 07:03 AM • 4177 views
National cashback: the list of goods and services on which money can be spent has been changed

As of November 22, the list of goods and services on which funds can be spent under the "National Cashback" program has been changed. These changes synchronize its operation with the state program "Winter Support", which allows spending funds on utilities, food, medicines, books, and charity until June 30, 2026.

Society • November 22, 09:01 PM • 17147 views
Occupiers shot 5 captured Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen, investigation launched - Prosecutor General's Office

Near the village of Kotlyne in Donetsk region, Russian military shot 5 captured servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the war crime.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 03:38 PM • 6413 views
Russian army lost 1,170 personnel and 74 units of special equipment in a day - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

On November 21, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated and wounded 1,170 Russian occupiers. Also, 9 artillery systems and 7 enemy armored combat vehicles were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 05:52 AM • 4116 views
AFU destroyed 13,000 occupiers during counteroffensive in Donbas - Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that from late August to October 2025, the Defense Forces conducted counteroffensive operations in the Dobropillia direction. Russian losses amounted to over 13,000 killed and wounded.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 10:50 PM • 4729 views
The central part of Pokrovsk is gradually coming under Russian control: the enemy is consolidating and establishing positions.

Russian troops are advancing into the central part of Pokrovsk, establishing positions and moving towards a full-scale battle for the city. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are hunting in the railway area, but sightings of infantry groups indicate a threat to the railway tracks.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 09:42 PM • 14177 views
Economic boost: aircraft manufacturing returns 2.5 hryvnias to the budget for every hryvnia of benefits

Despite closed skies and war, Ukrainian aircraft manufacturing remains one of the largest donors to the state budget: every hryvnia of tax benefits returns to the state in 2. 5–3 times the amount. The industry not only generates billions in revenue but also maintains tens of thousands of jobs and critical defense technologies, which is why the state needs to restore tax preferences for the industry.

Economy • November 20, 12:24 PM • 43192 views
1,000 bodies of fallen soldiers returned to Ukraine - Coordination Headquarters

1,000 bodies, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian servicemen, have been returned to Ukraine. In the near future, examinations and identification of the repatriated bodies will be carried out.

Society • November 20, 10:35 AM • 5480 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine showed a mobile group shooting down an enemy Kalibr missile with a MANPADS in Khmelnytskyi regionVideo

A mobile fire group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a Kalibr missile with a MANPADS in Khmelnytskyi region during a massive attack. Soldier Dmytro successfully destroyed an enemy target flying towards a settlement in western Ukraine.

Society • November 19, 10:53 PM • 16876 views
Syrskyi met with the US Secretary of the Army: what was discussedPhoto

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with an American delegation led by US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll. They discussed the current situation on the battlefield, strengthening air defense, Deep Strike, and unmanned systems.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 09:19 PM • 4797 views
Reduction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, abandonment of Donbas: journalist reveals details of the US peace plan for Ukraine

The US is promoting a plan to end the war that involves halving the Armed Forces of Ukraine, abandoning certain weapons, and Donbas. FT journalist Christopher Miller reports on Zelenskyy's dissatisfaction with this proposal.

Politics • November 19, 05:38 PM • 10404 views
On the Pokrovsk direction, Russia's losses over four days amount to 487 people - Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the losses of Russian troops in the Pokrovsk direction. Over four days, the occupiers lost 487 people, 350 of whom were irretrievable.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 04:37 PM • 4436 views
More than 10 occupiers destroyed: Ukrainian paratroopers and assault troops show new footage of battles for PokrovskVideo

Fighters of the 7th Corps of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces and the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelya" demonstrated effective work in destroying Russian occupiers in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. The video shows the interaction of units in the area of responsibility of the 7th Corps.

Society • November 19, 03:40 PM • 3702 views
Official website of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine suffered a cyberattack: resource operation is being restoredPhoto

On November 19, the official website of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was hacked. They stated that the information published there was untrue. Work is currently underway to restore the website's operation.

Society • November 19, 11:37 AM • 2695 views
occupiers lost 850 people and 57 units of special equipment in a day - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

On November 18, the Russian occupation army lost 850 soldiers and 56 units of automotive equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 19.11.25 amounted to approximately 1,161,230 personnel.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 05:40 AM • 3413 views
Air raid alert declared in Kyiv and several regions due to ballistic missile threat

On the night of November 19, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine. The reason was the threat of ballistic missile use from the northeast direction.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 12:52 AM • 26438 views
Front on November 18: over 150 battles per day, the greatest pressure – on the Pokrovsk direction – General Staff

On November 18, 2025, 150 combat engagements took place on the front, with the largest number of attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops launched 1 missile, 33 air strikes, and used 2,440 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 08:18 PM • 3548 views
Russia declared the developers of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and "Cossacks" an "undesirable organization"

The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation added the Ukrainian company GSC Game World to the register of "undesirable organizations. " It is accused of financing the Armed Forces of Ukraine and "forming an image of Russia as an aggressor state," particularly through the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.

Politics • November 18, 04:41 PM • 4697 views
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the successful use of ATACMS to strike Russian military facilities

The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully used ATACMS tactical missile systems for a pinpoint strike on military facilities on the territory of Russia. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the use of long-range weapons, including ATACMS, will continue.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 04:39 PM • 3650 views
"Madyar's Birds" struck key thermal power plants in occupied Donetsk region: Brovdi announced a "blackout in the swamps"Video

Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi reported on the strikes by the "Madyar's Birds" unit on the Zuyivska and Starobeshevska thermal power plants in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region. These actions are intended to cause a "blackout in the swamps."

War in Ukraine • November 18, 01:19 PM • 3709 views
Defense Forces eliminated 314 Russians and wounded 71 in Pokrovsk since early November - Air Assault ForcesVideo

Since the beginning of the current month, the Defense Forces have eliminated 314 Russians and wounded 71 in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast. Russian occupiers are trying to bypass the city and infiltrate Myrnohrad from the side of Krasnyi Lyman.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 10:03 AM • 3611 views
Helped the occupiers prepare an offensive on Kharkiv Oblast: SBU detained a 62-year-old resident of IziumPhoto

The man provided Russian occupiers with geolocations of Ukrainian troops in Kharkiv Oblast. The enemy planned massive strikes and ground attacks using this intelligence.

Society • November 18, 09:37 AM • 4865 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 960 occupiers and 350 units of equipment in a day - General Staff

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated 960 occupiers and more than 350 units of weapons. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 18.11.25 are estimated at 380,960 personnel.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 05:44 AM • 37014 views