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Ukrainian Army

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Analysis

Ukraine starts addressing its army woes: soldiers can now change their units

On 15 November 2024 Ukraine took a significant step towards modernizing its military personnel policies by implementing a groundbreaking mechanism allowing soldiers to transfer between units based on their preferences.

byOrysia Hrudka

Flags of Ukraine and Finland. Illustrative image: Armyinform.com.ua

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Latest news Ukraine

Finland donates winter gear to Ukrainian Armed Forces and prepares new aid package

''Finland is one of Ukraine's strongest supporters, and we have no plans to change that,'' Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen stated.

byBenjamin Looijen

Ukrainian military: Russians hold east, southeast of strategic Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast

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Latest news Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers missing from duty return to units after new amnesty law

Over 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers have returned to their units since 29 November, when a new law took effect, allowing service members who left their units without authorization to resume military service without facing criminal charges. The law applies only to first-time unauthorized absences and offers amnesty to soldiers who return before 1 January 2025.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Opinion

What it will take for Ukraine to win

Two years since Russia's invasion, people are tired. Maintaining resilience is key, and there are two battles being fought

byLiubov Tsybulska

Russian forces outgun Ukraine 6-to-1, new military chief says

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian military undergoing structural changes for improved efficiency, army chief says

The General Staff of the Ukrainian army is set to be reduced by 60%, with released personnel being redeployed to combat units.

byAlya Shandra

Ukrainian soldiers. Photo: 25th Brigade via General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian forces repel seven Russian attacks near Krynky and in the Orikhiv sector in southern Ukraine

In the operational zone of the Southern Defense Forces, Ukrainian defenders repelled four attacks by Russian forces on the left bank of the Dnipro near Krynok and three in the Orikhiv sector - near Staromayorske and Robotyno.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine bans online casinos for soldiers amid gambling addiction crisis

The ongoing war has worsened gambling addiction among Ukrainian soldiers, with many spending their earnings on games and even taking out microloans

byAlya Shandra

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Latest news Ukraine

UK intel: Ukraine ramps up defensive fortifications across front lines

British intelligence reports that Ukraine constructs extensive defensive lines that will hinder Russian advances and offensive operations, requiring high-casualty breaching attempts.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

“It’s a holy war”: British medic sees Ukraine’s battle against “pure evil”

Former policeman, British citizen Peter Fouche, now a combat medic in Ukraine's army, calls on the West to give Ukraine weapons now, or find themselves using those weapons soon.

byAlya Shandra

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 735: EU approves multi-billion euro financial aid for Ukraine, Ukrainians liberate town in rapid counterattack

The Council of the European Union has finalized a four-year financial assistance plan for Ukraine worth 50 billion euros.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

Unclear Ukraine commitment clouds Munich conference

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine in 2024: A defensive war with no chance of counteroffensive, German official says

Ukraine will have to focus on holding the front against Russia’s offensive, as it lacks the resources and support to regain lost territory, according to Anton Hofreiter.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian military rolls out first-ever female-specific uniforms

Ukraine's military has introduced its first-ever combat uniforms made for the tens of thousands of women providing active service as troops expand inclusivity.

byMichelle Bondar

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi during his meeting with frontline commanders

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Latest news Ukraine

Bloomberg: Western diplomats warn that without US aid, Ukrainian Army to confront significant challenges by late spring

Ukraine lacks weapons to protect its cities as vital EU and US assistance is being held by political…

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Zelenskyy: “We have 880,000 fighters in the army”

At the same time, nearly 7 million Ukrainians left the country. It means a lack of taxes and reserves for the army, he said in the interview for ARD.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian Army says Russians conduct assault ops at most axes, trying to break through Ukraine’s defenses over last 24 hours

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on 17 January, Russian troops attempted to…

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine reallocates reserve funds to buy ammo and drones amid US aid freeze

Facing a critical shortage of ammunition, Ukraine's government has decided to spend an additional $20 million from its reserve fund to strengthen the Ukrainian army.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine passes law to enhance military readiness and veteran welfare

The Ukrainian parliament approved a law that will create a unified electronic database of persons liable for military service and issue combatant certificates for Ukrainian veterans, as part of the country’s efforts to modernize its defense sector amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine rolls out NATO-standard automated military logistics system

Ukraine has implemented a digital logistics platform aimed at fully automating its military's supply chain management and eliminating paper-based processes.

byAlya Shandra

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

From Russian prisoner to Ukrainian fighter: an extraordinary defection

Trapped in a Russian prison, Mikhail Pavlov faced two options - join the attacks on Ukraine as a Storm-Z combatant, or find a way to escape and fight alongside Ukrainian forces

byChristine Chraibi

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Latest news Ukraine

Estonia’s MoD says it trained 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers in two years

Estonia has trained over 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers, about one-sixth of the total number of its own conscripts, since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, per Estonia's MoD. Training includes basic skills, artillery, sniping, and cybersecurity.

byYuri Zoria