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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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Sting performed his hit song “Shape of my Heart” to the accompaniment of a Ukrainian bandura player

British musician Sting performed with Ukrainian soldier Taras Stolyar, who played “Shape of My Heart” on the bandura. The performance took place in Los Angeles at Sean Penn's house, after which Stolyar accompanied Sting at his solo concert.

Culture • December 22, 09:14 PM • 21380 views
Ukraine under attack: enemy drones spotted in six regions at once

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that enemy UAVs are being detected.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 07:14 PM • 40346 views
Pseudo-military begging near a shopping center exposed in Kyiv

The police found two men posing as members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and asking for money near a shopping center. It turned out that they had no relation to the army and had previously been prosecuted.

Kyiv • December 22, 05:22 PM • 30180 views
117 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants are trying to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense

Russian troops carried out large-scale attacks in various frontline areas, with a total of 117 combat engagements. The greatest activity was observed in the Liman and Vremivsk sectors, where the enemy attacked 23 times each.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 03:01 PM • 33338 views
Almost 200 combat engagements took place at the frontline: most of them in the Vremivsk sector - the General Staff

About 200 combat engagements took place over the past day, with 47 attacks in the Vremivsk sector. The enemy was also actively attacking in the Kursk sector, where it made 41 attempts to advance.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 06:54 AM • 60593 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces neutralize over 400 occupants in the frontline: 169 combat engagements took place in the Donetsk sector

There were 169 combat engagements in the frontline, with the enemy attacking most actively in the Vremivsk, Kursk and Pokrovsk sectors. The occupiers carried out 35 air strikes and launched 629 kamikaze drones across Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 08:50 PM • 34325 views
The General Staff responded to the publication of The Guardian about the "transfer of air defense to infantry"

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denied the information from The Guardian about the transfer of air defense troops to infantry. The reassignment only concerns servicemen from security and rear units, not affecting air defense specialists.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 01:43 PM • 24670 views
Air alert across Ukraine amid ballistic threat

The Ukrainian Air Force has warned of the threat of enemy ballistic missile attacks across Ukraine. This was preceded by a nighttime attack by 113 drones, of which 57 were destroyed in 11 regions.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 08:37 AM • 21268 views
57 drones out of 113 shot down over Ukraine during a night attack by Russia

Russia launched a large-scale drone attack, launching 113 drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 57 attack UAVs and spotted 56 imitator drones in 11 regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 07:28 AM • 30487 views
211 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours: where the occupants attacked most actively

Over the past day, 211 combat engagements took place, 50 of them in the Kursk sector. The enemy launched 6 missile and 34 air strikes, firing about 5,000 times.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 07:24 AM • 21543 views
Ukrainian General Staff: Terrorist forces lost 1860 servicemen over the last day

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1860 Russian occupants. Also, 10 tanks, 18 infantry fighting vehicles, 32 artillery systems and 85 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 05:32 AM • 62587 views
Russia keeps 9 ships with Kalibr in the seas: how many missiles are aimed at Ukraine

There are 9 Russian ships in the Black and Mediterranean Seas, 6 of which carry Kalibr cruise missiles. The total volley is up to 49 missiles.

News of the World • December 21, 04:45 AM • 14108 views
191 combat engagements at the frontline: where is the hottest spot and what is happening at the frontline - General Staff

In total, 191 combat engagements were registered in the frontline, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector - 41 hostile attacks. The occupants are actively attacking in the Vremivske and Kurakhove directions.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 02:43 AM • 25168 views
Changes in military registration: who is subject to exclusion and how it works

The Parliament has passed a law on the exclusion from military registration of persons found unfit for service. The military registration documents will not be confiscated, but will be marked with an exclusion note.

Society • December 20, 03:46 PM • 20784 views
“Under the control of the Defense Forces” - Syniehubov on the situation in Dvorichna, Kharkiv region

RMA Chairman Syniehubov spoke about Russian attempts to capture Dvorichna and their new tactics in the Kharkiv region. The village remains under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with about 800 local residents.

Society • December 20, 03:12 PM • 19816 views
146 combat engagements at the frontline today: where is the hottest and what is happening on Kozatsky Island

There were 146 combat engagements over the day, most of them in the Kursk and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy unsuccessfully stormed Ukrainian positions near Kozatsky Island twice.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 02:34 PM • 18125 views
Ukraine hands over evidence of Western electronics used in Russian UAVs to the US

Ukrainian military experts provided the US with evidence of the use of Western components in Russian weapons. Foreign parts were found in the Orlan-10 UAV, including guidance and navigation systems.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 01:16 PM • 19385 views
Commander of the 211th Brigade Poberezhnyuk is out on bail

Oleh Poberezhnyuk, commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade, was released on bail of UAH 908,000. He is suspected of using the military to build a private house and other abuses.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 12:12 PM • 19492 views
Netherlands discusses plans to provide air defense, artillery and defense support to Ukraine

The Ministries of Defense of Ukraine and the Netherlands discussed priorities for military assistance for 2025, including air defense, artillery, and defense support. The Netherlands also plans to invest €400 million in the production of UAVs.

Politics • December 20, 11:03 AM • 19559 views
“Khortytsia” OSGT denies being surrounded near Uspenivka and Trudove: reports decision to withdraw units from there

The Ukrainian Armed Forces command decided to withdraw units from the area of Uspenivka and Trudove to avoid encirclement, military units continue to perform tasks at the Kurakhove-Konstantinople line, the Khortytsia military command reported.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 09:17 AM • 17484 views
Ukraine's air defense forces destroyed 5 ballistic missiles and 40 drones during a massive attack by the Russian Federation

The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 5 ballistic missiles and 40 out of 65 UAVs launched by the Russian army overnight and in the morning of December 20. In Kyiv, there are casualties and wounded.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 08:30 AM • 19239 views
191 fights in 24 hours: what is happening in the frontline and in the Kursk region

There were 191 combat engagements in the frontline, with the hottest spot in the Kursk region where 60 attacks were repelled. The enemy launched 3 missile and 65 air strikes and launched 2,234 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 06:29 AM • 15198 views
Losses of the terrorist country per day: Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 2200 occupants

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian occupiers lost 2,200 servicemen. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war have reached 770,420 people, and a significant amount of military equipment has been destroyed.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 05:11 AM • 153665 views
Ukrainian troops engage in 189 combat engagements in the frontline: the situation is the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 189 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The most intense enemy attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy carried out 32 offensives.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 02:53 AM • 16377 views
Military and journalist Nikitin, who had been searched for several days, found dead in Dnipropetrovs'k region

The body of journalist and soldier Andriy Nikitin was found in the village of Bashmachka in Dnipropetrovs'k region. He had been wanted since December 12, when he left his parents' house and never returned.

Crimes and emergencies • December 19, 07:25 PM • 25202 views
All those involved will be brought to justice: the Ministry of Defense condemns the incident with the TCC in Vyshkohod

The Ministry of Defense is investigating an incident in which TCC employees tried to “smoke” a man out of a car with gas. The Ministry condemned such actions and promises to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Society • December 19, 05:27 PM • 30390 views
Ukrainian fish may appear on the menu of schools, hospitals and the Armed Forces: what the Ministry of Agrarian Policy says

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy plans to increase the consumption of Ukrainian fish in public institutions. Currently, Ukraine imports $1 billion worth of fish products, while exporting only $19 million.

Economy • December 19, 04:55 PM • 43814 views
Ukrainian Special Forces repelled an attack and killed 12 North Koreans in Kursk region

Soldiers of the 73rd Marine Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled an assault by North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia. As a result of the battle, 12 North Korean soldiers were killed and 20 wounded.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 04:19 PM • 22684 views
So far, it does not exceed 12 thousand people: Zelensky on the number of military from the DPRK in Russia

The President of Ukraine said that there are no more than 12,000 DPRK troops in Russia. According to the special services, there are no prisoners among them yet, but there are already significant losses near Kursk.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 03:58 PM • 23589 views
The commander of the 211th Brigade was sent to custody with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 908 thousand

The court has imposed a pre-trial restraint on the commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He is suspected of using the military to build a private house instead of serving.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 01:07 PM • 16878 views