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Armed Forces Day: Commander-in-Chief salutes Ukraine's defenders

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi marked Ukraine's Armed Forces Day by honoring the bravery, resilience, and sacrifices of Ukrainian troops in their fight for independence in his post on Telegram on Dec. 6.

6 December 2024, 09:43 AM

Dovbush movie director honors crew members serving on front lines

Ukrainian director Oleksandr Sanin spoke about the members of his Dovbush film crew who joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Defense Forces at the Shelter for Culture panel at the Via Carpatia forum, Detector media reported on Nov. 12.

13 November 2024, 01:08 PM

Russian forces try to break Ukrainian Defense in Donbas – General Staff

112 combat engagements were recorded on the front, with Russian forces actively attacking in the Kupiansk, Lyman, and Kurakhove directions in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's General Staff reported on Oct. 16.

17 October 2024, 08:50 AM

Ukraine's Victory Plan includes continuing Kursk operation and strengthening offensive capabilities

Victory Plan includes continuing operations on Russian territory and strengthening the offensive capabilities of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said when presenting the document in Parliament on Oct. 16.

16 October 2024, 02:00 PM

Ukraine's Parliament bans mobilization of Ukrainians under 25

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted bill No. 11379-d, exempting Ukrainians under 25 years from mobilization, MP Oleksiy Honcharenko reported on Telegram on Oct. 9.

9 October 2024, 12:13 PM

Russia suffers 1,300+ soldiers and 40+ artillery systems loss in Ukraine in one day - General Staff

The Russian troops have lost approximately 1,340 soldiers in just one day, bringing their total estimated casualties to around 662,970 since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine's General Staff reported on Oct. 8.

8 October 2024, 10:38 AM

Russian forces poised for assaults in Zaporizhzhya sector, aiming to capture entire Donetsk Oblast

Russian troops are preparing to attack along the Zaporizhzhya front, targeting Ukrainian positions near the village of Robotyne to reach Donetsk Oblast's borders, Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn told Radio Liberty on Oct. 2.

2 October 2024, 02:13 PM

Ukraine loses entire Volnovakha municipality after Vuhledar seizure — DeepState group

The Russian forces have captured the city of Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast, leading to Ukraine losing control of the entire former Volnovakha municipality, DeepState monitoring group reported on Oct. 2.

2 October 2024, 12:47 PM

Can Russia expel Ukrainian forces from Kursk Oblast and launch a new border offensive?

The Russian army likely received two ambitious and challenging tasks from the Kremlin for October: to push the AFU out of Kursk Oblast by mid-month and to advance into Ukraine’s border regions by the end of October.

20 September 2024, 10:34 AM

Russia loses 1300 soldiers, 26 armored vehicles, and 50+ artillery systems in one day — Ukraine's General Staff

Russia's losses have already exceeded 601,000, with 1300 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours alone, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on Facebook on the morning of Aug. 20.

20 August 2024, 10:56 AM

Ukraine concealed Kursk operation preparations — Estonian military

The Ukrainian military had successfully concealed its preparation for the incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast, achieving significant gains thanks to the element of surprise, Estonian Defense Forces deputy chief of staff Lt. Col. Mattias Puusepp said on Aug. 16.

17 August 2024, 01:46 AM

Ukrainian military shares footage of Kursk Oblast operation's first hours

The first hours of the Kursk Oblast operation on Aug. 6 were captured on video and posted on Facebook by the Airborne Assault Forces Command on Aug. 15.

16 August 2024, 10:02 AM

Russia deploys assault groups in Vovchansk, attempts to improve frontline logistics and communication

The Russian forces set up assault groups in Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, trying to provide logistical support for soldiers, and improve the communication system, the Kharkiv Operational-Tactical Unit (OTU) reported on Aug. 12.

12 August 2024, 02:28 PM

Russia convenes informal UN Security Council meeting to address Ukraine's offensive in Kursk Oblast

Russia convenes UN Security Council members informal meeting to complain about the Ukrainian Armed Forces alleged attack on its Kursk Oblast, the Ukrainian media outlet Ukrinform reported on Aug. 11.

12 August 2024, 09:02 AM

Ukraine to launch hotline addressing complaints from the military

Ukrainian MPs plan to open a dedicated hotline to address reports from Ukrainian soldiers about violations of their rights or misconduct by commanders, Ukrainian MP and sitting member of the Human Rights parliamentary committee Serhiy Kozyr announced on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 10:52 PM

Russian aggression is primary reason for ongoing hostilities in Kursk Oblast

Russia's aggression and its attempt to seize foreign territories is the main reason for hostilities, shelling and any escalation taking place in Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian Presidential Office head advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 01:49 PM

Ukraine's Armed Forces allegedly seize three villages in Kursk Oblast, now present in 10 — Russian media

Ukraine's Armed Forces captured the settlements of Nikolayevo-Daryino, Daryino, and Sverdlykovo in Kursk Oblast, Russian pro-war media claimed, Astra Telegram channel wrote on Aug. 7.

7 August 2024, 02:02 PM

Zelenskyy congratulates Ukraine's Special Forces and shows footage of their work

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated AFU Special Operations Forces (SOF), who take part in the most important combat operations at the front, with their Day on July 29.

29 July 2024, 01:40 PM

Ukrainian Armed Forces conscript 3,800 prisoners

The Ukrainian Armed Forces conscripted 3,800 prisoners, Roman Kostеnko, Secretary of the Ukrainian Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, said in a comment to NV's sister publication Ukrainska Pravda on July 23.

23 July 2024, 10:05 PM

Ukrainian Defense Forces confirm withdrawal from Urozhayne, Donetsk Oblast

The Ukrainian forces withdrew from the village of Urozhayne, Donetsk Oblast, Nazar Voloshyn, Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Troops spokesperson told Suspilne broadcaster on July 18.

18 July 2024, 02:16 PM

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