#Armed Forces Of Ukraine

Ukrainian forces disrupted Russian plans in Donetsk: since September, Russia has lost 241 sq km more territory than it captured, while Operation Vivaldi liberated 270 sq km.

Famous Ukrainian comedian and AFU soldier Ihor Lastochkin recorded an energetic dance in a trench to attract donations for a pickup truck for his fellow servicemen.

Ukrainian forces launched nighttime strikes against repair units, warehouses, and Russian positions in Donbas and Luhansk region, continuing to degrade enemy logistics.

On October 4-5, 2026, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a drone base in Donetsk, a command post in Berdyansk, and a repair unit in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko visited the Kharkiv direction and handed over 5,800 drones from the capital community to the 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian military is reducing the Russian bridgehead north of Kupyansk, but a difficult situation remains on the western bank of the Oskil due to enemy attacks.

The Third Army Corps of the AFU continues the successful Operation Vivaldi in the Donetsk region. The third season has seen several villages liberated and about 250 Russians captured.

A major leadership change has occurred in the Ukrainian army: Mykhailo Drapatsky officially became the Commander-in-Chief of the AFU, while Ihor Skibuk heads the General Staff. Oleksandr Syrskyi transferred authority and wished the new command wisdom and victory. 🇺🇦🪖

The new Ukrainian military command has set a course to address mobilization issues, but officers warn: drones will not replace infantry, and compulsory conscription will remain. The Ombudsman revealed shocking statistics on corruption in military commissariats, where $10,000 is demanded just to get off the bus. 🇺🇦💸

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree dismissing Oleksandr Syrskyi from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The decision was the result of a prolonged conflict with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. 🇺🇦🔫

The name of the new Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine has been revealed: it will be Major General Ihor Skibiuk. 🇺🇦 He fought side by side with the new Commander-in-Chief and has already held the post of Deputy Head of the General Staff. President Zelenskyy confirmed that the decree on the appointment is being prepared. ⚔️

Significant personnel changes have taken place in Kyiv: Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Oleksandr Syrskyi from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The decision was made against the backdrop of a conflict with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and mass protests. 🇺🇦🚫

Kyiv has confirmed the upcoming change in army leadership: President Zelenskyy will appoint Mykhailo Drapaty as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Two sources have already confirmed this decision, although details and timelines remain classified. #Ukraine #AFU #Drapaty

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has changed the rules for contractors: it is now possible to sign a new contract without waiting for the old one to expire. The main innovation is fixed service terms and a guaranteed discharge after their expiration, regardless of martial law. 🇺🇦📝