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Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, former commander of Ukraine's armed forces, stated that Russia has developed countermeasures against nearly all major NATO weapon systems currently used in Ukraine. He suggested this indicates a need for a fundamental update in NATO's approach.
The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces stated that systematic crimes against Ukrainian prisoners of war are part of Russia's military practice, emphasizing the duty to honor those executed or who died in captivity.
Brigadier General Andrii Lebedenko, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, announced that Ukraine is domestically developing guided aerial bombs, including advanced models equipped with turbojet engines.
Ukraine's armed forces reported that Russia has lost approximately 1,400,970 personnel since the full-scale invasion began, including 1,250 over the past day, along with seven air defense systems.
Ukraine's armed forces are implementing a new model for documenting war crimes, addressing the unprecedented scale and complexity of international humanitarian law violations faced by the state.
The Airborne Assault Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces continue to conduct parachute jumps, emphasizing their role in toughening personnel and drilling soldiers' actions to become second nature.
Approximately 20,000 foreign volunteers have served or are currently serving in the Ukrainian Defense Forces. The increasing number highlights the need for systematic integration and clarification of their legal status within the AFU.
Russian authorities in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast have 'sentenced' a 68-year-old pensioner to 11 years in prison for allegedly transferring money to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On February 28, the Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces destroyed an enemy S-300V anti-aircraft missile system radar station in Donetsk region using a Ukrainian middle strike drone.
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the former commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, stated that the Ukrainian military has surpassed NATO in its capabilities, suggesting the alliance is outdated for Ukraine's current needs.
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has lauded Ukraine's Armed Forces as the most combat-capable and experienced army in Europe, highlighting their innovation in modern warfare.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has replaced Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi with General Drapatyi, marking a significant shakeup in the military leadership following protests and criticism.
Occupation authorities in temporarily occupied Crimea have admitted they do not know when petrol and diesel sales will resume on the peninsula, stating that fuel supplies are being 'regulated' by Ukraine's Armed Forces.
Ukraine's Armed Forces are continuing efforts to establish a fourth air defense echelon, which will extend protection to two additional regions of the country.
Ukraine's Armed Forces have refuted Russian claims regarding the occupation of Hraniv, a village in the Derhachi hromada of Kharkiv Oblast, located near the Russian border.
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former commander of Ukraine's armed forces and current ambassador to London, has warned that any attempt by the United States to launch a ground operation in Iran could lead to a catastrophe, reiterating his concerns about modern technologies and 'zones of destruction'.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope today that "a certain person in the European Union," alluding to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, will stop blocking the European loan of 90...
Approximately 600 foreign volunteers are signing contracts with Ukraine's Armed Forces each month, bringing the total number of foreign fighters to over 10,000.
Ukraine's Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi has issued an order to halt the intake of personnel for assault regiments, effective from July 26, 2026.
Ukraine has appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander-in-chief of its armed forces, replacing Valerii Zaluzhnyi. The change comes as Ukraine faces significant internal challenges and aims to modernize its military culture.
The General Staff of Ukraine has clarified that the facility where a detonation occurred in Vyshneve does not belong to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This statement aims to dispel any misinformation regarding the ownership of the site.
Four Ukrainian children, including two brothers who faced persecution due to their relatives serving in Ukraine's Armed Forces, have been successfully brought back from occupied territories.
Ukraine's armed forces reported that 1,130 Russian soldiers were eliminated or incapacitated in the past 24 hours, bringing the total estimated Russian losses since February 24, 2022, to approximately 1,368,040.
The Andrej Babiš government's contradictory statements regarding NATO commitments raise questions domestically and among international partners about whether the Czech state budget will meet the required defense spending percentages, with one analyst suggesting Ukraine's armed forces already serve as Europe's common army.
Ukraine has intensified efforts to attract foreign volunteers, with approximately 20,000 foreign citizens now fighting alongside its armed forces, representing about 2% of its total defense forces.
The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reports that Russia has lost 1,270,400 troops in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022.
The Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces successfully targeted two Russian Tor surface-to-air missile systems in the Donetsk region and an oil depot in the Luhansk region during the night of February 22.