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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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The commander of OC "North", Dmytro Krasylnykov, was dismissed from his post: what is known

Dmytro Krasylnykov was dismissed from the post of commander of the Operational Command "North". The dismissal order was signed on March 7, the reasons are unknown.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 09:10 AM • 22095 views
russia is advancing in the Kursk region and is likely attacking Sudzha - Institute for the Study of War

russian forces have captured several settlements near Sudzha, forcing Ukrainian forces to retreat. Attacks on Sudzha and border areas of Sumy region continue.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 02:39 AM • 36704 views
General Staff confirmed the strike on the Moscow oil refinery at night and explosions in the area of the "Steel Horse" station in the Oryol region

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed strikes on the production facilities of the Moscow Oil Refinery and explosions in the area of the "Steel Horse" station in the Oryol region of the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 12:09 PM • 21481 views
Russian troops have not established themselves in the Sumy region - OVA

The head of the Sumy OVA reported the absence of Russian troops in the region and the elimination of all attempts by sabotage and reconnaissance groups to infiltrate.

Society • March 11, 11:56 AM • 19167 views
140 battles in 24 hours: where the front is hottest - map from the General Staff

In the past day, there were 140 combat clashes on the front, mostly in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. The enemy carried out 113 airstrikes and used 2930 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 06:24 AM • 14539 views
126 combat clashes in a day: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine named four directions of the front where the fiercest battles are taking place

In the day of March 10, there were 126 combat clashes on the front. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions, where the enemy carried out numerous assaults on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 08:31 PM • 21738 views
General Staff confirmed the hit of the Ryazan and Novokuybyshevsk oil refineries of the occupiers.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed successful strikes on oil refineries in the Ryazan and Samara regions of Russia. Both facilities produced fuel for the Russian army and aviation.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 02:59 PM • 18501 views
Syrskyi denied the threat of encirclement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and spoke about Russian losses in Kursk

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, reported that the situation at the border with the Kursk region is under control. The enemy, reinforced by North Korean infantry, is suffering significant losses in personnel and equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 02:50 PM • 17640 views
84 clashes in a day: where the occupiers attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine most actively

There were 84 clashes on various fronts, with the most attacks recorded in the Toretsk direction - 16 attempts to advance. The enemy actively used aviation and artillery, delivering strikes with guided aerial bombs.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 02:45 PM • 17478 views
Syrskyi revealed the criteria for appointing new commanders of army corps

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the priority for young officers with combat experience in the appointment of corps commanders. The formation of corps management and the reorganization of the army were discussed at the meeting.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 12:27 PM • 69958 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine increased the effectiveness of drones by 22% - Syrskyi revealed new data

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported an increase in the effectiveness of Ukrainian drone strikes in February compared to January. Syrskyi also spoke about the development of unmanned systems and the implementation of new technologies.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 09:12 AM • 21996 views
Occupiers in the direction of Novenke in Sumy region are trying to create a zone of aggressive hostilities - Demchenko

Russian occupiers are trying to establish themselves in the area of Novenke in Sumy region, sending small assault groups. The defense forces are countering the enemy with artillery and drones, preventing the expansion of the combat zone.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 08:11 AM • 22191 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed over 100 occupiers and equipment in the Pokrovsk direction - the General Staff reported on the hottest points on the front line

In one day, there were 140 combat clashes, the enemy carried out 55 airstrikes and 1239 drone attacks. In the Pokrovsk direction, 104 occupiers were eliminated and a significant amount of military equipment was damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 09:50 PM • 22917 views
Pokrovsk-Kostyantynivka Route: Russian soldiers do not have clear fire control over the road

After the counterattack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the occupiers lost clear fire control over the Pokrovsk-Kostyantynivka route. Although the route remains a dangerous area, it is not cut off and is not under Russian control.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 08:49 AM • 42095 views
167 combat clashes at the front: The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two command points of Russian drones

In one day, there were 167 combat clashes at the front, the enemy carried out 83 airstrikes and used 3229 drones. The Defense Forces destroyed 1180 occupiers and struck 18 enemy concentration areas.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 06:48 AM • 22256 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 1180 occupiers and over fifty artillery systems: Russia's losses as of March 9

In the past day, the Russian army lost 1180 soldiers and 226 units of equipment. Total losses of Russia since the beginning of the war have reached 885130 people and tens of thousands of units of weapons.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 06:11 AM • 24611 views
Pokrovsk and Kursk directions at the epicenter of hostilities - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the situation at the front

150 combat clashes have been recorded at the front, of which 30 attacks were repelled in the Kursk direction. The enemy lost 182 occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction and carried out 64 airstrikes along the entire front line.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 09:14 PM • 61667 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine demonstrated the elimination of Russian special forces at the gas pipeline near Suja

The Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discovered and destroyed enemy sabotage groups that were trying to advance along the gas pipeline in the Suja area. Ukrainian military launched missile and artillery strikes against the enemy, using various types of drones.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 08:11 PM • 43425 views
101 combat clash in a day: where is the hottest on the front and which directions are being attacked

There were 101 combat clashes on the front, with the most attacks in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions - 15 and 14 respectively. The enemy carried out 23 airstrikes and conducted 362 artillery shellings.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 02:41 PM • 30066 views
The hottest spots - in three directions: map from the General Staff

Over the past day, there were 124 combat clashes, mostly in the Toretsk, Kursk, and Pokrovsk directions. The enemy launched 72 missile strikes, 103 airstrikes, and deployed 2696 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:08 AM • 16084 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed over 1000 occupiers and hundreds of units of equipment in a day: new losses of the Russian Federation

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released new data on the losses of Russian occupiers over the past day. 1000 soldiers, 24 artillery systems, 113 units of automotive equipment, and 148 drones were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 06:54 AM • 14844 views
First photos from the cockpit of the Mirage-2000: how French fighters are protecting Ukraine

Historical photos from the cockpit of French Mirage-2000 fighters have been published during the interception of X-101 cruise missiles in Ukrainian airspace. The attack took place on March 7, when the Russian Federation launched 261 missiles and drones at Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 08:48 PM • 26362 views
Zelensky: we are actively working to prevent any shortages in the supply of weapons

The President reported on active efforts to avoid a shortage of weapons and the priority of air defense. Defense Minister Umierov is holding regular meetings with partners to secure new support packages.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:48 PM • 44346 views
The Defense Forces have managed to stabilize the situation in the Pokrovsk direction

The commander of the "Spartan" brigade reported the stabilization of the situation in the Pokrovsk direction and the halt of the enemy's advance. The enemy is regrouping and replenishing its personnel, but its offensive actions are unsuccessful.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 02:45 PM • 15689 views
138 combat clashes on the front: where the occupiers most actively stormed the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - General Staff

In one day, there were 138 combat clashes, with the most enemy attacks recorded in the Toretsk direction - 32 attempts to break through. In other directions, the enemy also conducted active offensive actions.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 11:24 PM • 21622 views
Massive drone attack: which regions of Ukraine are currently under threat

The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report activity of strike UAVs over several regions of Ukraine. Enemy drones have been spotted over Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Kyiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

Society • March 6, 10:18 PM • 40031 views
The losses of the occupiers are increasing: how many Russians will no longer participate in the "SVO"

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published data on the losses of Russian occupiers over the past day. 1140 soldiers have been eliminated, 5 tanks, 7 armored vehicles, and other military equipment of the enemy have been destroyed.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:30 AM • 20300 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine demonstrated the impressive destruction of the Russian self-propelled artillery unit "Nona" in the Kramatorsk direction

Ukrainian military discovered and destroyed the self-propelled artillery unit "Nona" and other equipment of the occupiers in the Kramatorsk direction. Enemy infantry was also eliminated.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 11:11 PM • 19195 views
The decision to transfer aviation engineers has been canceled - PS "Zakhid"

The command of "Zakhid" has canceled the transfer of the military of the 204th Tactical Aviation Brigade to other branches of the armed forces. A service check is being conducted regarding the situation.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:28 PM • 17616 views
Donetsk region under constant shelling: over 5000 people were evacuated in a week

In the past week, the occupiers shelled the Donetsk region 2970 times, resulting in one death. In Kostiantynivka, 16 people were killed and 38 injured from 108 aerial bombs.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 02:52 PM • 16597 views