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Ukrainian military trained to make assault river crossing in Donetsk region 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 21 502 37 Ukrainian Politics

Modernized 4-E APC tested on Kharkiv shooting range A Ukraine-made 4-E APC was tested at a military shooting range in Kharkiv area. 26.05.17 16:15 103 963 111 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian soldiers shot down militants' drone in Yasynuvata direction Phantom-4 unmanned aerial vehicle used by combined Russian-separatist forces to adjust fire in Yasynuvata section of the forefront was shot down by Ukrainian servicemen. 11.05.17 00:01 48 176 51 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukrainian Armed Forces start large-scale drills in Chernihiv region Contract soldiers and draftees of Ukraine's Armed Forces have started large-scale drills that will last for more than three months. 28.04.17 14:23 69 828 72 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine-made Vilkha missile system successfully tested Kyiv-based Luch Design Bureau has successfully conducted another test stage for its Vilkha missile system. 25.04.17 15:28 181 045 394 Society

Ukrainian soldiers hold ground in Mariupol sector repelling attacks of Russia-backed militants 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 26 273 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Semper Fidelis: Ukrainian marines conduct amphibious, airborne drills A video of the training of Ukrainian naval infantry has been released online. 17.04.17 21:02 49 633 58 Ukrainian Politics

Military exercises held in ATO zone Battalion drills of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were held in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 15.04.17 12:55 23 433 41 Ukrainian Politics

Meet the badass frontline signalmen from Eastern Ukraine As the war in eastern Ukraine continues between Ukrainian forces and battalions from the so-called ‘DPR’ and ‘LPR’, Hromadske went to see what life on the front line is like for one particular group of soldiers, known as the ‘signalmen’, who are responsible for communication among Ukrainian troops in Donetsk. 07.04.17 10:15 273 0 Previously in trend: War

"Everything counts, up to gunpowder temperature in a shell," - Ukrainian snipers in Donbas A clear division of responsibilities between a sniper and a spotter, attention to details, patience and composure are the key to successful performance of combat missions by Ukrainian army snipers. 30.03.17 14:58 73 991 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

APC-mounted Sturm-M weapon station successfully tested Sturm-M weapon station, mounted on newly supplied BTR-3DA armored personnel carriers, has successfully passed firing tests before the handover to Ukraine's military units. 28.03.17 16:34 62 644 58 Society

Shkval, Stilet turrets for Ukrainian IFVs tested in Zhytomyr region Ukroboronprom SC tested Shkval and Stilet turrets designed for upgraded infantry fighting vehicles. 20.03.17 14:34 105 786 194 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"All types of artillery hit us. After proper retaliation, militants cease fire," - Ukrainian marines in Vodiane Ukrainian marines retain their positions near the village of Vodiane and successfully repel attempts to attack by Russian militants. 15.03.17 16:15 21 543 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"If I hadn't entered the school in Lviv, I would be a separatist," - 24th Brigade soldier Russia-backed separatists have stepped up attacks on roads and infrastructure facilities along the entire contact line. 06.03.17 13:16 55 881 89 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Volyn region bids last goodbye to 54th Brigade fighter Serhii Mokrenko On Tuesday, March 2, residents of the Volyn region bid last farewell to Serhii Mokrenko, a fighter of the 54th Brigade who was killed at the Svitlodarsk salient. 02.03.17 18:13 19 284 17 Society

Semi-autonomous drones, robotic vehicles, “smart” digital tablets: cutting-edge equipment of Marine Corps’ experimental force The Marine Corps’ infantry battalion, designated as the service’s experimental force, is gearing up for a final evaluation before it deploys to Japan. 01.03.17 11:24 47 101 96 World

‘Oplot’ militants mortared Donetsk and blamed Ukrainian army Militants of ‘Oplot’ illegal armed unit, then-headed by current "DPR" leader Alexander Zakharchenko, intentionally mortared Donetsk city in order to discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 25.02.17 16:14 88 155 113 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

"It's sheer hell!" - contract soldiers complain about living conditions at Desna training center Ukrainian servicemen have released a video showing the living conditions at the training center "Desna." They claim to represent the 6th anti-aircraft battery stationed at the military unit No. 0946 and say they recorded the video on Feb. 21. 22.02.17 19:48 225 355 710 Incidents

Ukrainian sappers remove mines on Avdiivka's outskirts Ukrainian army sappers have discovered a minefield on the outskirts of Avdiivka and started its clearance. 22.02.17 18:56 18 288 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine’s Poroshenko says militants shell Ukrainian troops with artillery deployed in Donetsk, Yasynuvata residential neighborhoods, calls it barbarous warfare The Russian militants commit strikes on Avdiivka industrial zone using artillery deployed in the residential neighborhoods of Donetsk and Yasynuvata. 30.01.17 17:15 53 045 167 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Last tribute paid to Serhii Trubin in Kirovohrad region 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 35 029 37 Society

Bodies of three Ukrainian military retrieved from Donetsk morgue, - Evacuation 200 mission The bodies of three soldiers have been handed over to the Ukrainian side today thanks to Evacuation 200 humanitarian mission efforts. 13.01.17 19:13 73 670 66 Incidents

Officer of 93rd Brigade Valerii Matviichuk voices criticism over President Poroshenko Ukrainians should beware of incumbent President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, for he is much more dangerous than his predecessor Viktor Yanukovych. 12.01.17 14:36 213 817 884 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine's Army units took new positions in Svitlodarsk salient, - Motuzianyk Ukrainian detachments deployed in Svitlodarsk area have seized control over important new positions. 11.01.17 13:27 114 247 134 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukroboronprom upgrades over 20 combat helicopters for Ukrainian army In 2016, Konotop Aircraft Repair Plant ”Aviakon,” a subsidiary of Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian defense production) state concern, repaired and modernized more than two dozen military helicopters. 06.01.17 14:35 63 345 99 Economics

"It’s hard to control emotions, but we can cope with it," – Ukraine’s first female troopers undergo training Women's company or a company of gentle sex representatives, that’s how the cadets of the first female detachment undergoing training in the 199th Airborne Training Center call themselves. 29.12.16 11:19 45 195 210 Incidents

Poroshenko at Horlivka checkpoint in Donbas: "I am proud that we have created Armed Forces that have grown most powerful in Europe" President Petro Poroshenko has visited Ukraine's Armed Forces fighters at a checkpoint located one kilometer from the occupied city of Horlivka, the Donetsk region. 05.12.16 17:06 88 513 313 Previously in trend: War

British instructors have been training Ukrainian paratroopers at Zhytomyr range for two years Ukrainian military in a shooting range in the Zhytomyr region have been trained by British experts for two years now. 29.11.16 18:01 12 438 10 Ukrainian Politics

"That was a good job, just do it one more time and we're done," - U.S. Army instructors train Ukrainian military Instructors from the U.S. Army train Ukrainian soldiers and perfect their skills at the shooting range in Yavoriv, the Lviv region. 25.11.16 10:28 43 145 54 Ukrainian Politics

"We practice extremely low altitude flights, ground attacks and air combat," - Ukrainian pilots perform new drills Pilots of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade perform routine flights in line with updated training plans and improve their flying mastery. 24.11.16 15:18 65 366 55 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Militants plan provocation under guise of Ukrainian Army, - French journalists French journalists recorded evidence of the presence of Russian military hardware in the Donbas. 16.10.16 15:20 110 652 115 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Army received some 2,000 pieces of arms, military hardware this year, - Poroshenko 11 billion hryvnia ($421.75) will be allocated for the purchase and repair of weapons in 2017. 14.10.16 15:13 19 246 62 Ukrainian Politics

"Army is our main guarantor, much more serious than Budapest Memorandum," - Poroshenko congratulated military on Defender of Ukraine Day President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has congratulated Ukrainian soldiers on Defender of Ukraine Day and posted a special video on his Facebook page. 14.10.16 12:25 40 515 180 Ukrainian Politics

Large-scale international drills start at Yavoriv firing range in western Ukraine Air cavalry units have started international drills at the Yavoriv firing range in the Lviv region. 11.10.16 12:29 30 405 56 Ukrainian Politics

"The Ballad of Infantry": social video dedicated to Ukrainian soldiers presented in Kyiv "The Ballad of Infantry" video has been presented in Kyiv as part of a social project launched on the occasion of Defender of Ukraine Day and dedicated to country's Ground Forces. 10.10.16 14:46 58 621 82 Society

"They are afraid to approach. We have a machine gun here and will throw grenades at them, and that's it," - Ukrainian Army soldier at Avdiivka Front line positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Avdiivka are covered with shells and grenade rings - despite the 'truce,' the military need to restrain the enemy all the time. 28.09.16 14:26 23 978 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine's Armed Forces pilots demonstrate aerobatics during Malta International Airshow Ukrainian pilots took part in the Malta International Airshow for the first time in Ukraine's history. 27.09.16 10:59 33 242 51 World

Gunmen of 53rd brigade trained sniping in Donbas Gunmen of the 53rd separate mechanized brigade practiced shooting upon armored vehicles and defenses of the enemy. 21.09.16 14:12 43 652 37 Ukrainian Politics

"Two days ago, this building stood intact, now it is destroyed," - militants use heavy weapons against Ukrainian positions outside Avdiivka The whistle of bullets on the outskirts of Avdiivka follows almost every step of Ukrainian military, while each new day sees fresh ruins and destruction. 15.09.16 12:00 20 909 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukroboronprom presents remotely operated mini armored vehicle "Fantom" Ukroboronprom (Ukraine's defense industry) state concern presented one of its latest products - remotely controlled mini armored vehicle "Fantom." 30.08.16 23:10 61 553 190 Ukrainian Politics

Militants shelled Ukrainian hardware base located 20 km from contact line On Tuesday night, militants employed 152-mm howitzers to hit a Ukrainian hardware base located some 20 kilometers from the demarcation line in the Donetsk region. 23.08.16 23:58 152 379 406 Incidents

Poroshenko hands over 141 units of weapons and military hardware to Armed Forces of Ukraine President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko is convinced that the delivered weapons and military equipment are able to efficiently perform combat tasks assigned by the Armed Forces Command. 23.08.16 16:43 144 060 415 Ukrainian Politics

Best tank platoon competition kicks off in Chernihiv region A competition for the best tank platoon of Ukraine's Land Forces is underway at the training ground of the 1st Tank Brigade near Honcharivske village. 18.08.16 12:32 24 432 19 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian banner-bearers marched in Poland's Armed Forces Day parade as allies On Monday, Aug. 15, a group of banner-bearers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took part in the military parade in Warsaw on the occasion of the Feast of the Polish Armed Forces. 16.08.16 16:40 22 625 27 Society

SBU determines levels of terrorist threat in Ukraine’s regions The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) assigned levels of terrorist threat for all the regions of Ukraine. 12.08.16 10:34 76 435 78 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Putin's provocation in Crimea

Ukraine marks Highly Mobile Airborne Troops Day Today, Ukrainian paratroopers celebrate their professional holiday - Highly Mobile Airborne Troops Day. 02.08.16 12:21 24 783 80 Ukrainian Politics

Ukroboronprom supplies army with 10 armored vehicles "Dozor-B" On Wednesday, July 20, the Ukrainian military accepted 10 domestically produced armored vehicles "Dozor-B." 21.07.16 13:02 33 406 60 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian-produced Varta armored vehicle tested in Poltava region Special Ukrainian-produced Varta armored vehicle has been tested at Kremenchuk testing field in the Poltava region. 15.07.16 16:45 82 115 103 Ukrainian Politics