Armed Forces of Ukraine

Some of the key events about Armed Forces of Ukraine

• 1991

  Established as the official armed forces of newly independent Ukraine
• 1992

  Participated in its first United Nations peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• 1992

  Severe budget cuts led to deterioration of military equipment and capabilities
• 1996

  Completed the transfer of nuclear weapons to Russia, becoming a nuclear-free state
• 1998

  Widespread corruption scandals emerged within the armed forces
• 2000

  Deployed peacekeepers to Lebanon as part of the United Nations Interim Force
• 2000

  A missile accidentally fired during a training exercise struck an apartment building, killing civilians
• 2002

  Poor maintenance resulted in the crash of a Su-27 fighter jet at an air show, causing numerous casualties
• 2003

  Sent a contingent to support coalition forces in the Iraq War
• 2006

  Protests erupted over poor living conditions and low pay for soldiers
• 2008

  Allegations surfaced of Ukrainian arms being illegally sold to Georgia during its conflict with Russia
• 2010

  Participated in international anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia
• 2014

  Defended against Russian military intervention in eastern Ukraine
• 2014

  Military units in Crimea surrendered to Russian forces without resistance
• 2015

  Launched major reforms to modernize and improve combat effectiveness
• 2015

  Accusations of human rights violations during the conflict in Eastern Ukraine
• 2017

  Large-scale ammunition depot explosion in Kalynivka due to alleged negligence
• 2019

  Received first Javelin anti-tank missiles from the United States to enhance defensive capabilities
• 2022

  Successfully repelled Russian invasion attempts on multiple fronts across Ukraine
• 2022

  Controversial implementation of martial law restrictions on civilian freedoms

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