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Ukrainian forces

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are the military forces responsible for the defence of Ukraine and its national interests. They consist of the Ground Forces, the Air Force, the Navy, the Air Assault Forces, the Marine Corps, the Special Operations Forces, the Unmanned Systems Forces, and the Territorial Defense Forces. Ukraine's navy includes its own Naval Aviation, and the National Guard serves as a paramilitary reserve component of the Armed Forces. With a total strength of 4,900,000, the AFU is the fifth largest armed force in the world.

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2 events · 90 days
Mar 14HIGHUkrainian Shelling Damages DPR HousesDonetsk People's RepublicFeb 24CRITICALWhy Russia’s War Effort Signals Strategic DeclineUkraine

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