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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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Small group assaults: new enemy tactics in the Pokrovsk sector

Russian troops have switched to assaults in small groups of 2-3 people instead of groups of 10-15 soldiers. The enemy is actively using fiber-optic FPV drones and Lancets.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 12:12 PM • 15954 views
The General Staff confirms the damage to the Novoshakhtyn refinery in Russia

The General Staff has confirmed the damage to the Novoshakhtinsk refinery in the Rostov region of Russia. A fire broke out at a catalytic cracker unit at the facility, which supplies fuel to the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 08:23 AM • 167607 views
Over the past few days, the Russian Federation has intensified its offensive in several districts simultaneously - Syrian

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the intensification of Russian offensive actions in several areas at once. The UK promised to significantly increase its support for Ukraine in 2025.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 07:40 AM • 16444 views
45 out of 85 enemy drones were destroyed over Ukraine, Russia attacked with ballistic and X-59 missiles

Russia attacked Ukraine with 85 drones, two Iskander-Ms and an X-59 missile. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 45 attack UAVs and neutralized 40 imitator drones.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 06:33 AM • 17078 views
250 combat engagements at the front: where the hottest spots are and what's happening in Kursk region

Over the past day, 250 combat engagements took place on the frontline, with 48 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. Russia carried out 35 air strikes and over 4,250 attacks, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their operation in the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 06:19 AM • 15523 views
Russian losses per day: how many occupants were destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on December 19

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,530 Russian servicemen. Also, 5 tanks, 27 armored vehicles, 14 artillery systems and 51 enemy drones were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 05:42 AM • 16934 views
North Korean military suffers losses near Kursk: more than 100 soldiers killed

The Ukrainian Armed Forces inflicted significant losses on the DPRK military near Kursk: more than 100 killed and about 1,000 wounded. The reason for the losses was the unpreparedness of North Korean units for modern warfare.

News of the World • December 19, 04:25 AM • 17215 views
224 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants tried to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense

There were 224 combat engagements in the frontline in various sectors. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 45 attempts to break through.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 10:53 PM • 15650 views
The case of former Deputy Minister of Community Development Lozynskyi: a verdict has been announced for one of the participants

The court approved a plea agreement with the defendant in the case of former Deputy Minister Lozynsky. The defendant received a 5-year suspended sentence and has to transfer boiler houses worth UAH 45 million to the Armed Forces.

Crimes and emergencies • December 18, 07:36 PM • 23434 views
Army+ launches new service for returning servicemen after the Joint Forces Operation

The Army+ app now has a function to submit a digital report for returning to service after unauthorized absence from the unit. The process takes 5 minutes and provides a clear mechanism for resuming service within 96 hours.

Society • December 18, 07:25 PM • 13743 views
Zaluzhnyi and Budanov lead in trust ratings among Ukrainians

According to an InfoSapiens poll, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi has the highest level of trust among Ukrainians - 76. 8%, followed by Budanov - 54.6%, and Zelenskyy - 53%.

Politics • December 18, 06:07 PM • 32415 views
138 combat engagements in the frontline so far: the hottest spots are in the Kursk region and Pokrovsk sectors

Russian troops launched 138 attacks on Ukrainian positions, most intensively in the Kursk and Pokrovsk sectors. Ukrainian defenders repelled 36 enemy attacks, and fighting continues in all key areas.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 02:53 PM • 18980 views
Syrsky: Russia has increased its military presence in Ukraine by 100 thousand soldiers

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced an increase in Russian troops in Ukraine by 100,000 in 2024. The situation remains tense along 1,130 kilometers of the front line.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 02:40 PM • 19779 views
NABU and SAPO failed: HACCU Appeals Chamber once again refuses to take Kriuchkov into custody

The HACC Appeals Chamber rejected the SAPO's motion to arrest former MP Dmytro Kriuchkov. Over 10 years of investigation, the NABU and the SAPO spent over UAH 326 million from the budget.

Politics • December 18, 02:21 PM • 236123 views
2.2 million hryvnias for the front line: results of the “Take care of you REB!” fundraiser

2. 2 million hryvnias for the front line: results of the “Take care of you REB!” collection.

Business News • December 18, 10:37 AM • 41725 views
Poroshenko caught again on bond transactions: his funds were siphoned off by Ukrainian donors

Poroshenko was caught again in bond transactions: his funds were being siphoned off by Ukrainian donors.

Politics • December 18, 07:59 AM • 15450 views
US estimates DPRK military losses in Kursk region at “several hundred” - Bloomberg

U. S. officials reported “several hundred” casualties among North Korean troops in the Kursk region. russia has sent about 12,000 North Korean special forces with no combat experience.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 07:23 AM • 18290 views
199 combat engagements: where the occupiers attacked most actively

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops carried out 199 attacks on Ukrainian positions, launched 51 air strikes and fired over 4,300 times. Most of the attacks were recorded in the Kursk, Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 06:19 AM • 15516 views
No Russian missile carriers are observed in the Black and Azov Seas

No Russian warships have been spotted in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 6 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, 3 of which are armed with Kalibr missiles.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 05:04 AM • 35776 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces repel 42 attacks of Russian invaders in Kursk region - General Staff

Over the last day, 183 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. The occupants launched one missile attack, 40 air strikes and used 632 kamikaze drones on the territory of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 09:33 PM • 32705 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces are fighting on the frontline over 1170 km long - Syrskyi

Ukraine's defense forces are actively engaged in combat operations on the frontline, which is over 1170 kilometers long. The situation is most difficult at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, and Russia is engaging DPR army units in Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 04:49 PM • 23655 views
British intelligence has revealed the scale of losses of Russian armored vehicles in Ukraine

Russia has lost more than 3,600 tanks and 8,000 armored vehicles since the start of the full-scale invasion. Due to significant losses, the occupiers are forced to retrieve outdated Soviet equipment from storage.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 03:17 PM • 52574 views
“There have been a number of appeals regarding the 211th Brigade, we are checking all the facts. I demand an urgent investigation” - Lubinets

Dmytro Lubinets responded to an appeal regarding the abuse of military personnel in the 211th Brigade. Criminal proceedings have been initiated, the commander has been notified of suspicion, and searches have been conducted.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 01:37 PM • 16592 views
"Army+": military app reaches half a million users and launches new survey

The Army+ mobile application has reached 500 thousand authorized users among the military. The app launched a survey on the quality of military uniforms and added new features for transfers between units.

Society • December 17, 01:23 PM • 14765 views
Syrsky: Russia has been conducting intensive offensive operations in Kursk region for 3 days, actively using DPRK army units

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported intensive Russian offensives in the Kursk region involving North Korean units. DPRK mercenaries have already suffered significant losses.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 01:02 PM • 15793 views
Without electricity and under constant shelling: the situation in Kharkiv region

Russian troops shelled Kupyansk district, killing two people and cutting off power to about 10 streets. On the left bank of Oskol, 1700 local residents are left without electricity.

Society • December 17, 11:49 AM • 14859 views
The Defense Ministry has allocated almost 2 billion for drones: what will be purchased

The Ministry of Defense has allocated UAH 1. 89 billion for the purchase of drones for combat brigades. 55% of the funds will be spent on Mavic drones with night vision, and 18% on FPV kamikazes.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 11:23 AM • 16134 views
SOF showed a “warm welcome” to North Korean troops in the Kursk region: 50 enemy soldiers eliminated in three days

Soldiers of the 8th Regiment of the Special Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 50 North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region of Russia in three days. They also destroyed armored vehicles, cars and an ATV, and wounded 47 enemy soldiers.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 10:50 AM • 14638 views
20 enemy drones shot down over Ukraine, 10 more failed to reach their targets

Russia attacked Ukraine with 31 drones from the areas of Bryansk and Orel. The defense forces destroyed 20 drones in five regions, and another 10 did not reach their targets due to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' opposition.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 10:19 AM • 15734 views
Proceedings have been opened over the situation in the 211th Brigade: the commander has been notified of suspicion, searches have been conducted

Criminal proceedings have been initiated against the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade for abuse of office. The commander is suspected of using his subordinates to build his own house instead of serving.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 09:38 AM • 18056 views