Dear colleagues!

The Armed Forces of Ukraine is 30 years! The years go by fast, and each of them, like another page, joins the great book of the history of the Ukrainian army.

Over the years of existence of the independent state, establishing and developing the Armed Forces of Ukraine took place in the difficult circumstances, and a turbulent 2014 year became a test for courage, endurance, adherence to the oath of allegiance and loyalty to the state. New Army was born against the background of the Russian imperial aggression in Ukraine.

Today, powerful, highly professional, well-equipped and well-supplied Armed Forces of Ukraine are capable to adequately and comprehensively respond to any challenges and threats. They are a reliable shield for our state, a guarantor of ensuring its security and territorial integrity.

I bow my head to the millions of Ukrainians, who gave their lives for their native land. Let their names remind us of the price of freedom, unite in the struggle for independence and sovereignty of Ukraine.

Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Day!

I wish all of you good health, happiness, optimism, inspiration and success in service for the sake of victory and prosperity of our state.

Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!

Glory to Ukraine!

Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine
Brigadier General Kyrylo Budanov