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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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Two men impersonated police officers and, with threats of weapons, took out two mobilized men from a bus: they were detained

Two men, posing as police officers, threatened with weapons and removed military personnel from a bus, receiving $5,000 each for the staged arrest. The perpetrators were detained in the Kyiv region, and weapons and documents were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • February 11, 10:36 AM • 33043 views
Ex-MP and his sons re-registered business in the occupied territories and paid taxes to the Russian budget - National Police

The former MP of the IV convocation and his sons re-registered their business under Russian law in the occupied territories of Luhansk region. One of the sons has already been served a notice of suspicion of collaboration.

Crimes and emergencies • February 11, 10:31 AM • 26287 views
Ignat told the details of the night attack of the Russian Federation and named the main target of the occupiers

During the night attack, Russia's main target was gas production facilities in Poltava region. The enemy used a combined attack with various types of missiles and drones.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 10:17 AM • 25301 views
Attempts to install a GPS beacon on a vehicle escorting Ukrainian Armed Forces convoys: Russian agent with a minor accomplice detained

A 20-year-old Russian agent and his 17-year-old accomplice were detained in Kirovohrad region. They were trying to install a GPS beacon on special vehicles accompanying Ukrainian military convoys to the front.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 08:57 AM • 28972 views
General Staff confirms hit of Saratov refinery

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the Saratov Oil Refinery was hit on the night of February 11. A fire broke out at the facility, which produces fuel for the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 08:43 AM • 27899 views
Russia launched combined strike on gas production facilities in Poltava region, fired up to 19 missiles and 124 drones: how many downed

Russia launches a combined attack on gas production facilities in Poltava region, using 19 missiles and 124 drones. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 57 Shaheds, 64 imitator drones were lost.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 08:34 AM • 23370 views
General Staff: Ukrainian defenders destroyed 1390 enemies over the last day

Ukrainian troops eliminated 1390 occupants over the last day. Also, 13 tanks, 31 infantry fighting vehicles and 44 enemy artillery systems were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 05:17 AM • 26947 views
127 combat engagements in the frontline: enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector the most - General Staff

Over the last day, 127 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 40 assaults. The occupants were also active in the Liman and Novopavlivka sectors.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 10:46 PM • 27081 views
Air alert announced in Kyiv

An air raid alert is announced in the capital, and people are asked to take shelter. The Air Force warns of a possible launch of Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 10:04 PM • 92506 views
Mykhailo Poplavsky and Pavlo Zibrov announce the launch of the joint project “Ukrainian Song of the Year - 2024”

The gala concert to mark the 20th anniversary of the Ukrainian Song of the Year National Music Award will take place in May 2025. The project will be held under the slogan “Songs Burnt by War” and will honor the best performers in five nominations.

Society • February 10, 08:42 PM • 42774 views
Syrsky discusses needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the Commander of the Security Assistance Group

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Lieutenant General Curtis Buzzard about the situation at the front. They discussed the needs for air defense and equipment and received assurances of further support.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 08:38 PM • 59143 views
Zelensky told about the experimental contract: what is promised to the military

Zelenskyy announces an experimental one-year contract for the military with a remuneration of UAH 1 million. Contractors will receive free university education and a 0% mortgage.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 05:49 PM • 38699 views
Wives and children of the fallen defenders presented paintings created in memory of their loved ones

The sixth music and poetry festival brought together more than 100 families of fallen soldiers and presented 160 paintings. The funds raised will be used to buy a car for the 57th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Society • February 10, 05:22 PM • 29643 views
TCC instructor detained in Zakarpattia region: he helped soldiers returned from the NW Ukraine to escape again

A TCC instructor was detained in Zakarpattia region who helped the military escape for $3-5 thousand. During the searches, $36 thousand, 5 gold bars and other evidence of criminal activity were seized.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 04:21 PM • 31930 views
83 combat engagements on the frontline: where is the hottest and what is happening

The frontline witnessed 83 combat engagements, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 28 attacks. The Russian invaders are actively attacking in all directions, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces are successfully holding back the enemy.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 02:55 PM • 24208 views
Latvia to supply Patria armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

The Latvian Defense Ministry has ordered Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers to be delivered to the AFU in 2025. The vehicles will be manufactured in Latvia as part of an international cooperation program with Finland, Sweden and Germany.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 01:20 PM • 33384 views
Russian agent detained for adjusting air strikes on Sloviansk and trying to flee to Russia

A 49-year-old Russian intelligence agent was detained in Donetsk region who was passing the coordinates of the Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Sloviansk to the enemy. The occupiers promised to “evacuate” him to Russia for completing the task.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 11:34 AM • 29423 views
NABU on Umerov's case: pre-trial investigation is ongoing

The NABU is conducting a pre-trial investigation into possible abuse of power in the case of the management of the JSC “Avdiivka Healthcare”. NABU Director Kryvonos emphasized that the proceedings concern facts, not specific individuals.

Politics • February 10, 10:19 AM • 44099 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have updated the basic military training program

A new version of the basic general military training program is being implemented in the Armed Forces training centers. The program includes psychological training, “Kropyva”, an expanded medical course, and new shooting exercises.

Society • February 10, 09:48 AM • 28265 views
61 out of 83 drones downed during Russian night attack in 11 regions of Ukraine

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 Shahed strike drones and imitator drones from different directions. Defense forces destroyed 61 drones, and four regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 07:12 AM • 25897 views
russian losses per day: how many occupants were destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on February 10 - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated 1170 russian occupants. Total enemy losses in manpower amounted to 850,490, and a significant amount of equipment was destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 05:38 AM • 29140 views
Threat of air strikes recorded in Dnipropetrovs'k region: what's going on

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports the possibility of using air strikes in Dnipropetrovs'k region. Air defense is on high alert, and the population is advised to follow the reports.

Society • February 10, 03:02 AM • 106543 views
92 combat engagements in the frontline: where occupants are attacking most actively - General Staff

There were 92 combat engagements over the last day, with the highest enemy activity in the Pokrovsk sector - 31 attacks. The occupants also actively attacked in the Toretsk, Lyman and Kupyansk sectors.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 09:10 PM • 27568 views
Bundeswehr spots unidentified drones over base where Ukrainian military are training

The Bundeswehr has recorded six cases of unidentified drones flying over the base in Schweising, where Ukrainian troops are training with Patriot. The German military suspects Russian espionage.

News of the World • February 9, 01:51 PM • 43205 views
Lviv University lecturer found beaten and unconscious near Kyiv: what is known, what questions for the TCC

Stepan Bilchenko, a laboratory assistant at Lviv University, was found unconscious with head injuries near a highway outside Kyiv. The incident occurred after he was called up for military service at the Lviv TCC.

Crimes and emergencies • February 9, 01:17 PM • 41246 views
A large-scale attack by enemy drones: Ukraine shoots down 70 of 151 Russian UAVs

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 151 Shahed strike UAVs and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 70 drones in 14 regions of Ukraine, and another 74 imitator drones were lost in the area.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 08:01 AM • 34961 views
Occupants tried to break through the defense 133 times: our soldiers held back the attack in all directions

Over the last day, 133 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 91 air strikes and fired over 5,800 times. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where 54 assault attacks took place.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:11 AM • 23066 views
Almost one and a half thousand soldiers, an airplane, and over 200 pieces of equipment: Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff announces new enemy losses

Over the past 24 hours, Russian invaders lost 1460 soldiers and a significant amount of equipment, including an airplane. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war have reached 849320 people.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:02 AM • 64357 views
DeepState: Russian troops advance in three settlements in Donetsk region

According to the DeepState OSINT project, Russian troops made progress near Zaporizhzhia, Zelenivka, and Andriivka. Information about the enemy's advance appeared on an interactive map on February 9.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 12:04 AM • 34554 views
Elderly mother of fallen soldier severely beaten in Odesa: details

A 72-year-old teacher, the mother of a fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier, was beaten by employees of the IntoSana medical clinic in Odesa. Mayor Gennady Trukhanov took the investigation under his personal control.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 10:39 PM • 76353 views