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Spring military draft starts in Ukraine, more than 16,000 to be drafted Today, May 5, spring military draft to the Ukrainian Army and other military units starts. 05.05.16 15:08 20 356 44 Ukrainian Politics

Rapid Trident 2016 international exercise completed in Lviv region, - Ukraine's Defense Ministry. PHOTOS Today, July 8, 1,800 soldiers and officers from 13 countries concluded Rapid Trident 2016 drills that were held in Ukraine's Lviv region. 08.07.16 19:17 18 891 43 Incidents

State Budget 2018 provides for 5 percent of GDP on defense, - Finance Minister Danyliuk The state budget bill for 2018 stipulates for allocation of 5 percent of GDP on the defense needs. 12.09.17 12:53 9 967 43 Ukrainian Politics

Special Operation Forces' creation within Ukrainian Army stipulated by parliamentary bill The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has envisioned the creation of the Special Operation Forces within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 16.06.16 11:50 23 234 43 Ukrainian Politics

Last year, Ukraine mobilized 30 thousand people every month. Russia still has advantage, - Zelenskyy The largest mobilization in Ukraine took place in 2024. Every month, 30,000 people were drafted into the army. 12.02.25 17:06 4 036 43 Previously in trend: mobilization

Belarusian army launches peacetime to wartime training The Armed Forces of Belarus are conducting a set of exercises on combat readiness. 07.06.22 12:58 13 015 43 Previously in trend: War

Rada allows soldiers to terminate military contracts during ATO Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has supported as basis and as a whole the draft bill of Ukraine on amendments to some legislative acts of Ukraine on improvement of the military service. The amendments will allow dismissing servicemen from contract service during the special period (except for mobilization and martial law), as well as those whose contract term ended and they no longer wish to serve in the Army. 06.12.16 12:36 39 374 43 Ukrainian Politics

President proposed to create OSCE observation points in Donetsk airport, Avdiivka, Pisky, and Shyrokyne President Petro Poroshenko held a meeting of the NSDC Military Cabinet. The Head of State initiated a discussion on the increase of interaction of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Security Service with the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission. 07.04.15 20:11 4 230 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian army to switch to corps-brigade system to save human resources - media The Armed Forces of Ukraine will present a reform concept that provides for the transition of the army to a corps-brigade structure. It should be presented by the end of November 2024. 22.11.24 18:58 13 206 42 Previously in trend: War

"All types of artillery hit us. After proper retaliation, militants cease fire," - Ukrainian marines in Vodiane. VIDEO Ukrainian marines retain their positions near the village of Vodiane and successfully repel attempts to attack by Russian militants. 15.03.17 16:15 21 529 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

“We already started dialogue on US's next year budgeting to increase financial aid for strengthening Ukraine’s defense capability,” - Yelisieiev Ukraine expects the U.S. financial assistance to increase. 01.06.16 16:28 4 849 42 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

"The Army needs eyes" - Touching video shot by volunteers on army's need in night vision devices. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers in the ATO area always need night vision devices, but unfortunately, the Army is short-shipped with them. In order to bring public attention to the issue, army supply volunteers shot a video on the matter. 20.04.15 13:17 22 940 41 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

"We are marching for the guys who gave their lives for our country," - police officer, Donetsk airport defender Yevhen Zhukov on military parade. PHOTOS Military parade is important for any soldier. It is demonstration of fighters' honor, commemoration of killed heroes, and manifestation of support by the society. 19.08.16 12:22 43 376 41 Ukrainian Politics

"Months of lies, and then - oh, there’s enemy! - Butusov on disaster in Huliaipole and "Groundhog Day" in management of AFU. VIDEO In the fourth year of full-scale war, the Ukrainian army continues to stumble over the same organisational chaos that led to the tragedies of Ilovaisk and Debaltseve. On Radio NV, the commander of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" and Yurii Butusov set the record straight on the issues of territorial losses, false reports to higher-ups, and illusory hopes for peace without stopping the front. 26.02.26 10:03 11 394 41

Military exercises held in ATO zone. VIDEO Battalion drills of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were held in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 15.04.17 12:55 23 410 41 Ukrainian Politics

Sweden reopens military conscription amid Russia's Baltic military drills, - BBC Swedish MPs backed the country's government decision to reintroduce military conscription. 02.03.17 19:26 12 011 41 World

Rada holding hearing on Ukraine's approximation to NATO standards The Verkhovna Rada Committee for National Security and Defense as well as Foreign Affairs and European Integration Committees are holding a joint hearing on the adoption of NATO standards. 18.10.17 16:02 11 054 40 Ukrainian Politics

Russian militants shelled Avdiivka with heavy artillery, tanks today, - Staff The positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces came under 37 attacks as at 6 p.m. Jan. 30. 30.01.17 19:44 14 283 39 Incidents

Official of military unit in Odesa forced the soldiers to give up part of "combat". So he took 600,000 hryvnias. PHOTOS The head of the material support of the military unit threatened the soldiers with problems with completing the service or physical payment. 07.04.23 10:46 13 811 39 Incidents

Syrskyi dismisses two commanders of Armed Forces corps Silenko and Kituhin - media Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi dismissed the commanders of two army corps - the head of the 17th Corps Volodymyr Silenko and the 20th Corps Maksym Kituhin. 15.09.25 16:49 12 159 39 Previously in trend: Situation at front Corps system in AFU

Russian militants’ strikes with high-caliber weaponry recorded at all directions, - Staff Russian hybrid troops fired at the Ukrainian units 37 times since the beginning of the day. Nine attacks were committed with heavy artillery banned by the Minsk agreements. 18.08.16 20:57 9 603 39 Incidents

MoD names military killed in Mi-2 crash in Donbas The Ministry of Defense has unveiled the names of Ukrainian officers who died in the crash of a Mi-2 military helicopter in the Donetsk region on March 26. 28.03.17 09:30 43 448 39 Incidents

Ukraine’s Army suffered 98 non-battle-related deaths in 2017, 178 soldiers received non-battle injuries, - Defense Ministry Last year, the Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered 98 fatal non-battle casualties in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone in the occupied Donbas. 11.01.18 10:24 4 008 38 Incidents

Zelenskyy: Ukraine’s "red lines" in negotiations with Russia are army reduction and recognition of occupied territories. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that during the upcoming talks with Russia on ending the war, Ukraine will not recognise the occupied territories as Russian and will not agree to reduce the army. 03.04.25 16:23 3 144 38 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy on territorial concessions negotiations with Russia

Ukrainian soldiers hold ground in Mariupol sector repelling attacks of Russia-backed militants. VIDEO Combined Russian and separatist troops violate the cease-fire deal near Mariupol on the regular basis. The invaders carry out armed provocations every day extensively using artillery with calibers exceeding 100 mm, banned by the Minsk agreements. 20.04.17 12:31 26 255 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Scout of the 46th 'Donbas Ukraine' Battalion Mykhailo Myronov killed in Novoluhanske On March 10, Mykhailo Myronov, soldier of the 46th 'Donbas Ukraine' Detached Special Purpose Battalion (DSPB), was killed in the militants’ attack of the Army’s positions. 12.03.17 10:13 39 437 38 Incidents

ATO veterans help volunteers make shelters for Ukrainian soldiers, - People's Project. PHOTOS Activists of People’s Project - the all-Ukrainian volunteer center - funded next round of construction of dugout shelters for Ukrainian military. 06.10.16 14:42 27 229 38 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Subversive attack repelled near Novotroitske, - ATO press center Since the beginning of the day, the situation in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO) has stabilized. However, insurgents continue provocative attacks on Ukrainian army positions. 21.03.16 21:28 16 712 38 Incidents

Ukrainian army achieved impressive results, - NATO Gen. Pavel NATO Gen. Peter Pavel has expressed satisfaction with the pace and extent of defense sector reform in Ukraine. 21.04.16 12:20 12 306 38 Ukrainian Politics

Defense Minister Poltorak presents new commander of Pivden Operational Command of Ground Forces of Ukraine's Army Hryshchenko. PHOTOS On April 11, Defense Minister of Ukraine General Stepan Poltorak presented new commander of Pivden Operational Command of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Army Major General Andrii Hryshchenko to the personnel of the operational command. Prior to his appointment, Hryshchenko was deputy commander of Pivnich Operational Command. 11.04.16 14:33 40 437 37 Ukrainian Politics

Romania to modernize military and increase defense budget due to Russian aggression threat, - VICE News Fear of Russian aggression, worries about older weaponry and equipment, and a not-completely-altruistic desire to protect neighboring Moldova force Bucharest to increasing its defense spending over the next decade. 07.10.15 11:52 4 219 37 World

Gunmen of 53rd brigade trained sniping in Donbas. VIDEO Gunmen of the 53rd separate mechanized brigade practiced shooting upon armored vehicles and defenses of the enemy. 21.09.16 14:12 43 631 37 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian marines participated in international drills in Romania. PHOTO Marines participated in the ''2017 Platinum Eagle-2'' multinational drills held as part of the "Black Sea region rotational forces-2017." 06.05.17 10:52 14 324 37 Ukrainian Politics

Last tribute paid to Serhii Trubin in Kirovohrad region. PHOTOS Last tribute was paid to Senior Seaman of the 36th Marine Brigade Serhii Trubin in the village of Znamianka Druha. About five hundred villagers visited the funeral. 15.01.17 18:06 34 994 37 Society

Ukrainian army to receive 8,500 weapon systems and military equipment by end of 2105, - Defense Ministry By the end of 2015, Ukraine's army will receive additional 8,500 weapon systems and military equipment, Defense Minister's PR aide Oleksii Chernobai stated. 15.09.15 13:35 9 916 37 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian military trained to make assault river crossing in Donetsk region. VIDEO Ukraine Armed Forces' tankmen and fighters of pontoon bridge battalion trained to conduct assault river crossing in the Donetsk region. 27.06.17 13:59 21 492 37 Ukrainian Politics

Russian militants committed heavy artillery and mortar strikes at Mariupol direction today, - Staff The Russian-terrorist forces fired at the Ukrainian Army detachments 20 times today. The weapons banned by the Minsk accords were used in the majority of attacks. 16.08.16 20:02 9 040 36 Incidents

Ukrainian troopers hold field maneuvers, weapons training exercise in Mykolaiv region. PHOTOS Servicemen of a detachment of the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Highly Mobile Airborne Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine held field maneuvers and weapons training exercise in the Mykolaiv region. 02.02.17 23:06 21 533 36 Incidents

Defense Ministry state procurement department will announce its buy plans on Facebook, volunteers say Ukraine's Defense Ministry state procurement department will announce its buy plans for the Ukrainian Army on its Facebook page. 08.06.15 13:08 3 909 36 Economics

Shelling Caused Massive Explosion at a Chemical Plant in Donetsk City. VIDEO A powerful explosion occurred at the state-owned Chemical Factory in the city of Donetsk on Saturday morning. 20.09.14 12:13 64 634 36 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

Air assault troops’ reservists practiced live fire, airdrop mission in Zhytomyr region. PHOTOS The final stage of the battalion level mock combat including live-fire training and airdrop operation drills was held at the air assault troops’ training facility in the Zhytomyr region. 27.04.18 17:52 17 726 36 Incidents

Aidar volunteers and conscript paratroopers held joint exercises. VIDEO Mobilized paratroopers and Afghan company of Aidar storm detachment of the Ukrainian army held open exercises at a training ground. 10.04.15 11:24 25 948 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Artillerymen trained new techniques of enemy elimination. PHOTOS An experimental training of the separate artillery brigade of Pivden (South) Operational Command took place on Shyrokyi Lan ground in the Mykolaiv region. 24.09.16 10:25 43 267 36 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian soldiers and schoolchildren of Soledar, Donetsk region, planted trees in new city park: We hope the war is over, they say. VIDEO Soldiers of the Ukrainian army together with local school students planted trees in a new city park in Soledar, the Donetsk region. 27.10.15 17:30 8 463 36 Ukrainian Politics

Rada allows combatants taking early retirement The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine authorized granting early pensions to military who were directly involved in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the Donbas. 19.10.16 10:28 35 204 35 Economics

Tank company, mechanized platoon destroy enemy landing force on Azov Sea coast, - JFO units held drills near Mariupol. VIDEO Ukrainian troops practiced live firing with tanks and armored infantry vehicles in the Joint forces operation (JFO) zone. 05.07.18 17:53 14 255 35 Incidents

New Zealand militaries conduct special traditional ceremony in support of Ukrainians. VIDEO A video of New Zealand soldiers performing a special traditional ritual in support of Ukrainians was posted online. 05.02.24 09:18 12 438 35 Previously in trend: War

Four Ukrainian soldiers wounded over past 24 hours in ATO zone, - Motuzianyk No Ukrainian soldier was killed, but four servicemen were wounded in the zone of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on Nov.12. 13.11.16 15:27 7 267 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine