Contents tagged with General Staff

  • Ukrainian Military Command increases combat readiness ahead of public holidays

    The combat readiness of military units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be strengthened during weekends and holidays, reads the statement of the press service of the Ukrainian General Staff published on its Facebook page.

    "By the order of the Chief of the General Staff, the Ukrainian Armed Forces strengthen the combat readiness during weekends and holidays in the places of permanent deployment and in areas of combat operations," reads the message.

    The security of military facilities has …

  • Ukrainian Armed Forces to shoot down drones over military compounds and training ranges

    Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will shoot down any drones flying over the location of military units and exercises, stated the press service of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 

    “All unmanned aerial vehicles observed in the areas where exercises are conducted, over the military units, facilities and test sites will be shot down,” the statement reads. Moreover, the General Staff stated that individuals who launch drones will be detained and held responsible.

    The …