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The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have faced significant challenges due to recent strikes by Russian missiles. On October 16, 2025, a major attack on a training unit resulted in casualties, highlighting the ongoing threat from Russian aggression. Despite these challenges, the Ground Forces are actively adapting their tactics and strategies to seize the initiative at the front lines, emphasizing the importance of transparency in the mobilization process. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's recent requirements for body cameras are part of ensuring transparency in recruitment and social support measures. Continuous adaptive measures are taken by the Ground Forces to ensure operational readiness and resilience in confronting external threats.

What challenges are the Ground Forces of Ukraine currently facing?

The Ground Forces of Ukraine are dealing with persistent missile strikes from Russian forces, targeting their training units. These attacks have resulted in both casualties and infrastructural damage. This challenges their readiness and ability to conduct effective training. Despite these adversities, they are adapting their tactics and strategies to maintain resilience and stay combat-ready.

How are the Ukrainian Ground Forces responding to missile attacks?

In response to the missile attacks, the Ukrainian Ground Forces are enhancing their tactical adaptability and focusing on strengthening defensive systems. They are implementing changes to seize the initiative at the frontline and are taking steps to ensure the integrity of mobilization processes, including requiring the use of body cameras for transparency during recruitment.

What measures are being taken to ensure transparency in the mobilization process?

To ensure transparency in the mobilization process, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has mandated the use of body cameras by Territorial Centre of Recruitment servicemen. This initiative is intended to provide transparency and legality during document checks and delivering draft notices, reducing instances of malpractice or abuse of power in recruitment processes.

How are the Ground Forces adapting their strategy in light of the ongoing conflict?

The Ukrainian Ground Forces are continually adapting their strategies by incorporating new training exercises and modifying tactics to face the challenges posed by Russian aggression. Their focus is on enhancing frontline operations, improving mobilization processes, and ensuring readiness for complex missions through strategic changes and technological upgrades in their defense systems.

What is the impact of Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian training units?

Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian training units have resulted in significant casualties and damage, affecting the morale and operational capacity of the Ground Forces. These attacks necessitate constant vigilance and adaptability, urging the leadership to refine defensive strategies and improve protective measures at military installations, while ensuring the ongoing resilience of their forces.

How are technological advancements being incorporated into Ukrainian military strategies?

The Ukrainian military is incorporating technological advancements into their strategies by implementing systems like DELTA for improved combat efficiency. This system enhances coordination and information flow, ultimately improving operational decision-making. Training programs on such systems are regularly conducted, equipping military personnel with advanced skills to bolster defense capabilities.

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afu Foreign volunteers will have broader opportunities in Defense Forces, - Ground Forces Foreign volunteers who sign a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine will have broader opportunities for service, including the right to choose a combat brigade, direction, and specific application, in accordance with the training, experience, and preferences of the serviceman. 5 288 19 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces

The enemy attacked a unit of the Ground Forces with missiles on 16 October Ruscists strike Ground Forces training unit in rear with ballistic missiles: fatalities reported On the morning of October 16, Russian invaders struck the territory of one of the Ukrainian Ground Forces’ training units with two ballistic missiles. There are both killed and wounded servicemen. 19 317 53 Previously in trend: Russian Federation’s strike on Land Forces training center

Ukrainian Armed Forces seize initiative at the front Ukrainian Armed Forces are adapting to seize initiative at frontline as much as possible - Land Forces Despite all the pressure from the enemy, Ukrainian defenders are adapting both their tactics and strategy in order to seize the initiative on the front line as much as possible. 1 331 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front Situation in Dobropillia direction

Reservist data: Defence Ministry may gain access to state registers Ministry of Defence may gain access to state registers to verify reservists’ data – Ground Forces The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine may gain access to state registers to verify certain data about reservists. 4 761 27 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Enemy strikes Ukrainian Ground Forces training unit on September 24 Ruscists strike AFU Ground Forces training unit: casualties and wounded reported On September 24, Russian forces carried out a combined strike on the territory of one of the training units of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). 26 370 68 Previously in trend: Russian Federation’s strike on Land Forces training center

General Froyding German military wants to study experience of Armed Forces of Ukraine in modern warfare. PHOTO The Commander of the Land Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Gennadiy Shapovalov, met with the Head of the Crisis Centre Ukraine of the German Ministry of Defence, Christian Freuding. The parties discussed the training of Ukrainian servicemen in Ukraine and abroad. 3 413 36

Ground Forces explain use of body cameras by TRC staff starting September 1 TRC servicemen must use body cameras to ensure transparency of mobilization – Ground Forces Starting September 1, all servicemen of the Territorial Сentre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) are required to use body cameras when recording video during document checks or delivering draft notices. The Defense Ministry’s initiative is seen as an important step toward ensuring transparency and legality in mobilization measures. 1 665 46 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Results of the work of the Air Defence Forces of the Ground Forces from 25 August to 1 September Over 500 enemy reconnaissance and strike assets destroyed by air defense in week – Ground Forces. INFOGRAPHICS Over the past week, the air defense units of Ukraine’s Ground Forces destroyed 551 enemy reconnaissance and strike assets. 263 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Russia strikes Ukrainian Armed Forces training unit; one dead Ruscists struck territory of one of Land Forces training units: 1 dead and 11 wounded At night, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the territory of one of the training units of the Land Forces. 4 562 24 Previously in trend: Russian Federation’s strike on Land Forces training center

Army reports on the work of the TCR in July In July, 86% of incidents related to TCR were manipulations and PSYOPS – Ground Forces. INFOGRAPHICS In July, 86% of all incidents related to Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRC and SS) were found to be manipulations and fakes. Only 14% were confirmed and had real grounds. 2 918 51 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

Shapovalov announces priorities as Commander of the Land Forces Army manning should not be declarative, but conscious choice of citizens, - Army Commander Shapovalov Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Hennadii Shapovalov, announced his priorities in office. 2 809 54 Previously in trend: Commander of Ground Forces

Hungarian dies at TCR allegedly after beating: Ukrainian Armed Forces respond Ground Forces on Hungarian’s death after alleged "beating at TCR": man was mobilized into Armed Forces and went AWOL The Ukrainian Ground Forces Command responded to reports about the alleged death of Hungarian citizen Yosyp Shebeshten (referred to as József Shebesztyén in Hungarian media) following a beating at a TCR in Zakarpattia. 16 262 116 Previously in trend: Death of a Hungarian citizen at the Territorial Recruitment Center

An attack on the building of the TCR in Poltava. Shahed attack TCR may change format of work due to Russia’s latest strikes, - Land Forces Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support  (TCR and SS) may have to change their work format due to the threat of new Russian strikes. 4 990 85 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR

Ground Forces on Russia’s strikes on the TCR and SS By striking TCR, Russia aims to destroy conscription data and disrupt mobilization in Ukraine – Ground Forces Russia’s attacks on TСR and SS aim to destroy data on Ukrainian conscripts, which could delay or halt mobilization processes in Ukraine. 6 105 116 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Russian strikes at TCR

Zaporizhzhia after shelling Enemy struck TCR building in Kharkiv and near military registration and enlistment office in Zaporizhzhia with drones, leaving several people wounded, - Land Forces Today, on 7 July, the enemy conducted UAV air strikes in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the attack, enemy UAVs hit the building of the Kharkiv Regional TCR and SS and the surrounding area, as well as near the Zaporizhzhia Regional TCR and SS. 9 489 105 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR

Shahed over Kremenchuk Enemy struck Kremenchuk TCR and nearby building with drones, - Ground Forces Today, on 6 July, at around 9:35 a.m., the enemy launched a UAV air strike on the city of Kremenchuk, Poltava region. As a result of the attack, enemy UAVs hit the building of the Kremenchuk District TCR and SS, as well as a residential building located nearby. 13 394 273 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR

The enemy struck the TCR again. What is known about the hit in Kremenchuk? Russia will continue to strike at TCR buildings in Ukraine - Ground Forces Russia will probably continue to strike at the buildings of Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support in Ukraine. 8 859 167

Strike on the TCR building in Poltava. Attack by shaheds Russia attacked TCR building in Poltava. There are dead and wounded, including civilians Russian occupiers struck at Poltava, causing a fire in the building of the Poltava United City TCR and SS. 21 691 142 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava Russian strikes at TCR

Basic General Military Training Counteraction to drones included in program of BGMT, - Land Forces of Armed Forces of Ukraine Two days of training to counter attack drones have been added to the Basic General Military Training (BGMT) program. 740 37 Previously in trend: basic military training

Shahed’s attack on Kryvyi Rih. Consequences of the shelling Enemy strikes with "Shahed" near TCR building in Kryvyi Rih, no personnel losses, civilians wounded - Land Forces Today, 30 June 2025, the enemy struck with a UAV near the building of one of the district territorial centres for recruitment and social support in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region. 2 710 18 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Kryvyi Rih

Incidents with the TCR. Statistics of the Land Forces 86% of incidents with TCR in June were fake and IPSO, - Land Forces. INFOGRAPHICS Most of the incidents related to the TCR last month were revealed to be manipulations, fakes and IPSO. 4 386 62 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

Ukrainian Ground Forces provide details of Russian attack on June 24 Shahed drone strike on AFU training center: infrastructure damaged, no casualties — Ground Forces A set of security measures implemented at the Ukrainian Ground Forces training center prevented casualties during the Russian strike on Tuesday, June 24. 2 946 3 Previously in trend: Attack on a training unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russia strikes at Sloviansk on 27 May 2025 Enemy attacked training centre of Armed Forces of Ukraine with Shahed. Serviceman was wounded - Land Forces Today, on 24 June 2025, the enemy attacked the territory of one of the training centres of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Shahed UAVs. 6 189 24 Previously in trend: Attack on a training unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

A soldier’s diary. A soldier from the 100th Mechanised Brigade on the fighting in Toretsk He held position in Toretsk for 49 consecutive days: video diary of 100th SMB infantryman. VIDEO A soldier of the 100th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yurii, along with two comrades, held a position in Toretsk for 49 consecutive days. 3 269 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Toretsk direction

Iskander Preliminary, it was Iskander-M missile, - Sarantsev on Russian strike on Ukrainian training ground According to preliminary information, Russian troops struck a training ground of one of the mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile. 9 651 71 Previously in trend: Attack on a training unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russia strikes Poltava Russian troops launch missile attack on training ground of mechanized brigade of AFU: three killed and 11 wounded - Land Forces (updated) Today, on 22 June, the enemy launched a missile attack on the training ground of one of the mechanised brigades of the Ukrainian Army, where military training was taking place. 23 436 104 Previously in trend: Attack on a training unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Hennadii Shapovalov becomes commander of the Ground Forces General Shapovalov takes charge of Ground Forces President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Hennadii Shapovalov as Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 11 848 44 Previously in trend: Commander of Ground Forces

acting commander of the Ground Forces Hruzevych 136 officers and 325 servicemen sent to combat zone over mobilization violations – Ground Forces Seventeen criminal cases have been opened in Ukraine over abuse of power and the use of force during mobilization. 7 354 32 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

Drapatyi resigns as commander of the Ground Forces Mobilisation, digitalisation, communication: Drapatyi reports on results of his work in Land Forces Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi said that he had completed his duties as commander of the Land Forces of the AFU after six months in office. He described what results he had achieved to eliminate "managerial stagnation". 5 182 39 Previously in trend: Drapatyi resigns Mykhailo Drapatyi appointed Commander of the Joint Forces

Artem Kutsenko died Strike on Poltava on 4 June: military instructor Artem Kutsenko killed On 4 June 2025, a military instructor, Staff Sergeant Artem Kutsenko, was killed as a result of a rocket attack on a training ground near Poltava. 5 258 16 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

зсу,чоловіки,сзч Russian strike on training center in Poltava region: two wounded died Two people who were injured as a result of a Russian strike on a training ground in the Poltava region on June 4 died despite the efforts of doctors. 4 931 20 Previously in trend: Attack on a training unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Mykhailo Drapatyi has resigned Drapatyi resigned over Russian strike on training ground with soldiers: "It is my responsibility" Land Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapatyi stated that he had submitted his resignation after the shelling of the training ground on 1 June. 26 551 124 Previously in trend: Attack on a training unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Drapatyi resigns

Iskander struck Ukrainian military Previously, it was Iskander - Ground Forces spokesman Sarantsev about strike on location of training unit Vitaliy Sarantsev, a spokesman for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, confirmed a missile attack on the location of one of the training units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 11 307 54 Previously in trend: Attack on a training unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russia strikes Ukrainian Armed Forces command centre 12 soldiers killed, over 60 wounded: enemy launched missile strike on location of training unit of Land Forces of Armed Forces of Ukraine (updated) Today, on 1 June 2025, the enemy launched a missile attack on the location of one of the training units of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Unfortunately, there are dead and wounded servicemen. As of 12:50 a.m., 12 people were reported dead and more than 60 wounded. 47 309 161 Previously in trend: Attack on a training unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Training of instructors in the use of DELTA 18 instructors were trained in use of DELTA for Army The six-day training of the first set of instructors to work with the DELTA combat system has been completed, and 18 participants have already received the relevant certificates. 1 814 1 Previously in trend: Fighting system DELTA

Corruption in the 155th Brigade - OC West conducts investigation OC West launches internal investigation in 155th Brigade after media report on "combat payments business" The command of Operational Command West (OC West) is conducting an internal investigation in the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Anna of Kyiv" following the publication of a journalistic report alleging fake combat payments to servicemen and the extortion of kickbacks from them. 2 235 9 Previously in trend: Inspections in the 155th Brigade of AFU