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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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Ardal robot rescued three wounded soldiers, covering 17 km under fire: details

The Ardal robot of the Brave1 cluster rescued three wounded soldiers who had been surrounded for a month. It covered 17 km under fire, and more than 50 people participated in the operation.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 12:56 PM • 19641 views
"Contract 18-24": the program has been extended to the National Guard and border guards

The government has extended the «Contract 18-24» program to the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service. Medical examination has been simplified and the list of positions for Ukrainians aged 18-24 has been expanded.

Society • April 1, 11:27 AM • 21096 views
Scheme of transferring soldiers to the rear for bribes exposed, including a former high-ranking official of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

A scheme to transfer servicemen to the rear for money has been exposed. Among the defendants is a former deputy chief of staff of one of the commands of the Armed Forces. The cost of the service was 8 thousand dollars.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 08:55 AM • 16135 views
Planned two terrorist attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region on the order of the enemy: RF agents detained

The Security Service of Ukraine prevented terrorist attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region and detained two RF agents. They were planning to blow up a pickup truck of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the building of the TCC in the Nikopol district.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 07:36 AM • 22196 views
Enemy losses: in a day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated more than one and a half thousand occupiers and 2 cruise missiles

The Armed Forces of Ukraine reported significant losses of Russian troops on March 31, in particular, 1,540 soldiers were eliminated and 2 cruise missiles were destroyed. The total losses of the enemy continue to grow.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 04:50 AM • 24749 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters showed spectacular destruction of a Russian T-90M tank by drones in Kharkiv region

In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters destroyed an occupiers' T-90M tank with drones, and also hit another tank. The crews of the "Achilles" regiment destroyed enemy equipment in the areas of Kupyansk and Dvorichna.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 02:12 AM • 11822 views
Syrskyi: The enemy's main efforts are focused on the Donetsk direction, but the Russians are stalling

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the enemy's main efforts are focused on the Donetsk direction, but they are actually stalling. The Ukrainian army is actively destroying the enemy and adapting newcomers.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 10:46 AM • 45276 views
A symbol of resilience: today marks the anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from Russian invaders

March 31 marks the third anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from Russian occupiers. The city honors the memory of the deceased and thanks Ukrainian soldiers for the liberation.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 07:28 AM • 13477 views
What will Ukraine do if Russia violates the ceasefire in the Black Sea: the answer of the Ukrainian Navy

The Ukrainian Navy stated that Ukraine will respond to Russia's violation of the ceasefire in the Black Sea. It is important for Kyiv to stop shelling the infrastructure of ports and ensure the safety of the grain corridor.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 10:16 PM • 14108 views
Enemy losses: 1510 occupiers, 14 tanks and 56 artillery systems were eliminated in a day

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,510 Russian soldiers, and also destroyed 14 tanks and 56 artillery systems. The total losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the war reached 914,000 people.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 05:12 AM • 32567 views
Maintaining activity that prevents the occupier from entering Sumy and Kharkiv regions: Zelenskyy spoke with Syrskyi

The President of Ukraine heard a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the situation at the front, including the areas where Ukrainian forces are operating on the territory of Russia. The activity of the Armed Forces of Ukraine prevents the occupiers from advancing on Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 06:45 PM • 40831 views
Syrskyi stated that since the beginning of the year, the enemy has lost almost 10,000 units of equipment

Since the beginning of the year, the occupiers have lost almost 10,000 units of automotive and special equipment. Defense forces eliminate over a thousand invaders every day.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 05:32 PM • 46399 views
The occupiers on motorcycles tried to storm the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Siversky and Kramatorsk directions

Russian troops tried to storm the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Siversky and Kramatorsk directions. 18 motorcycles and enemy personnel were destroyed in the Siversky direction.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 03:42 PM • 54062 views
Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief: Zelenskyy introduces Hnatov, the new Chief of the General Staff, to the composition

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made changes to the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Headquarters. Andriy Hnatov was introduced to the personal composition, and A. Barhylevych was removed from the composition of the Headquarters.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 07:27 PM • 31538 views
Fight near the Holosiivskyi shopping center in the capital: police reported details and initiated three criminal proceedings

In Kyiv, near the Holosiivskyi District Recruitment Center, the police discovered a car with discrepancies in the documents. The driver resisted, he was detained, and the car was seized. Three criminal proceedings have been opened.

Kyiv • March 28, 04:27 PM • 207877 views
"On the shield": bodies of 909 fallen soldiers returned to Ukraine

The bodies of 909 fallen Defenders have been returned to Ukraine from various front lines, including Kurakhiv, Pokrovsk, Bakhmut, and others. The identification of the deceased will be carried out in the near future.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 12:29 PM • 26067 views
"The aggressor continues to lie about striving for peace": the consequences of the massive Russian attack on Poltava have been shown

At night, the Russians massively attacked the Poltava community, damaging civilian objects and industrial infrastructure. Destruction of warehouses, administrative buildings and a transformer was recorded, fires broke out.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 07:24 AM • 35478 views
The threat of airstrikes is increasing in the frontline areas - Air Force

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of the activation of enemy tactical aviation in the northeastern direction. Residents are urged to respond promptly to alarms.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 03:24 AM • 23908 views
General Staff: 195 combat clashes, the enemy is intensely attacking in three directions

During the day, 195 combat clashes took place, with the greatest enemy activity observed in the Pokrovsk, Kupyansk, and Lyman directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1670 occupiers and destroyed 58 artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 08:35 PM • 20264 views
Ministry of Agrarian Policy: about 24 million hectares are planned for agricultural production this year, there will be more wheat

Minister of Agrarian Policy Vitaliy Koval stated that there are no threats to the sowing campaign and an increase in wheat crops. Ukraine exports agricultural products to the EU, Africa and Asia.

Economy • March 27, 11:59 AM • 24099 views
Russians are spreading fake information about the death of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers under the "Contract 18-24" program in the Kursk region - Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council

Enemy Telegram channels are spreading fakes about the destruction of groups of Ukrainian soldiers aged 18-24. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have denied the information and reported that the soldiers are still undergoing training.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 10:39 AM • 29577 views
Speaker of the UDA "South": the main goal of the Russian Federation in negotiations on a maritime truce is to return the fleet to Crimea

According to Bratchuk, the real goal of Russia in the negotiations is to return the Black Sea Fleet to Crimea. The successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Black Sea forced the Russian Federation to close the fleet in Novorossiysk.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 06:07 AM • 32581 views
There is an enemy ship with missiles in the Black Sea, and four in the Mediterranean

The Naval Forces of Ukraine report the presence of enemy ships in the Black and Mediterranean Seas. The total salvo of cruise missiles can reach 26 units.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 05:06 AM • 27786 views
The Armed Forces repelled the offensive near Kotlyne - DeepState

Ukrainian soldiers are restraining the enemy's advance, repelling an attack near Kotlyne. The enemy has become more active near Katerynivka, Terny, Dniproenerhia and Pishchane.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 11:01 PM • 21132 views
Poll: Ukrainians trust the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Emergency Service the most, and officials the least

According to the Razumkov Center, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Emergency Service have the highest level of trust (93. 5% and 85.5%). The greatest distrust is towards officials (79%) and political parties (77%).

Society • March 25, 12:35 PM • 24937 views
General Staff of the AFU confirmed the strike on the enemy's deployment location in the Kursk region

Ukrainian military completely destroyed the object and eliminated up to 30 occupiers in the Kursk region. This reduces the enemy's ability to conduct combat operations in the Sumy and Kursk regions.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:13 AM • 30978 views
Enemy drones detected over Kyiv region, air defense is working

Enemy UAVs have been recorded in the airspace of the Kyiv region. Air defense forces are working on targets, residents are urged to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 08:18 PM • 12663 views
Ministry of Defense announced an increase in the number of applications to recruitment centers

Over the past week, 1,226 citizens applied to recruitment centers. The most active regions in terms of the number of people who joined the Armed Forces are Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia regions and Kyiv.

Society • March 24, 11:59 AM • 49875 views
90% of Russian-launched drones are shot down - Air Force

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are shooting down 90% of Russian drones, but the enemy is increasing attacks, using both strike UAVs and decoy drones. According to Yuriy Ignat, the enemy's tactics are constantly changing.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 10:59 AM • 82527 views
The enemy continues attempts to break through the border in Sumy region: Demchenko on the situation on the border

Russian troops are trying to break through the border near Novenkoye and Zhuravka, but Ukrainian defenders are destroying them. DRGs have also become more active, attacking the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 07:57 AM • 42548 views