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The short answer is yes, Ukraine does have an army. As of March 2018, the Ukrainian Army had 130,000 soldiers.
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Ukraine’s Army Today
Ukraine’s army is currently undergoing major reforms and is in the process of modernizing its equipment and transitioning to a professional force. The army is currently considered to be one of the most effective fighting forces in Europe.
Size
Ukraine’s armed forces are currently undergoing a massive reform process, with the goal of making them more efficient and better equipped to respond to threats. The size of the army has been reduced considerably, from over 300,000 soldiers in 2014 to around 250,000 today. The army is expected to continue shrinking in the coming years, as the government struggles to fund its operations.
Despite its recent struggles, the Ukrainian army is still one of the largest in Europe. It is also one of the most experienced, having fought against Russian-backed rebels in the east of the country for over five years. The conflict has taken a heavy toll on the army, with over 10,000 soldiers killed and many more wounded.
Structure
The Ukrainian Army is currently structured around four operational branches: the Land Forces, the Air Forces, the Special Operations Forces, and the Navy. The Army is further divided into 14 territorial commands, each responsible for defending a specific region of Ukraine. The total number of soldiers in the Army is just over 250,000, making it one of the smaller armies in Europe.
Despite its relatively small size, the Ukrainian Army has been undergoing significant reform and modernization in recent years. In particular, since 2014 the Army has been working to modernize its equipment and tactics in order to better defend against Russian aggression. This has included such measures as upgrading to more modern tanks and artillery, increasing training and simulation exercises, and improving command and control procedures.
Equipment
As of 2019, the Ukrainian Army is undergoing a major modernization process, as it seeks to become fully NATO compliant by 2020. This process includes the purchase of new equipment, and the retirement of older, less effective equipment.
Some of the newer equipment being procured by the Ukrainian Army includes:
-240mm 2S7M Malyutka-2 self-propelled guns
-100mm 2A65 Msta-B towed howitzers
– installed on BTR-80A and BTR-80AM armored personnel carriers
-125mm 2A46M anti-tank guns
-105mm leFH18/40 field guns
-152mm D20 and 2A65 Msta-B towed howitzers
Ukraine’s Army in the Past
Ukraine’s army has a long and complicated history, dating back to the country’s earliest days as an independent nation. The origins of the Ukrainian army can be traced back to the times of the Ruthenian principalities, which were located in the region that is now Ukraine. The first of these principalities, Kyivan Rus’, was founded in the late ninth century by the Viking chieftain Oleg. Kyivan Rus’ was the largest and most powerful of the Ruthenian principalities, and its army was one of the most formidable in all of Europe.
Soviet Army
The Soviet Army was the land armed force of the Soviet Union. A relatively small professional core was augmented by conscription of male civilians with an obligation for military service until age 50. Although officially disbanded in 1991 as the Soviet Union dissolved, many of its units and facilities were absorbed into the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian Army After the Soviet Union
After the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, the Ukrainian army inherited a vast arsenal of weapons and equipment, much of it designed and built by the Soviets for use in a major war with NATO. The Ukrainian army was also inherit a large number of personnel, many of whom had served in Soviet Army units stationed in other parts of the former Soviet Union, such as the Baltic states or Central Asia. In the early 1990s, these personnel made up the bulk of the Ukrainian army’s officer corps.
By 1994, the Ukrainian army had been reduced to about 350,000 personnel, and it has continued to shrink since then. By comparison, at its peak in 1992, the Russian Army numbered about 5 million personnel. As of 2013, the Ukrainian Army is around 130,000 strong.
Why Ukraine Needs an Army
Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe. It shares borders with Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. Ukraine is currently in the process of strengthening its army. The country has been embroiled in a conflict with Russia since 2014, and it has become evident that Ukraine needs an army in order to protect its citizens.
To Defend Against Russia
Ukraine is a large country with a long history, and it has been the site of many military battles over the centuries. In recent years, it has been involved in two major conflicts: the War in Donbass (2014-present) and the Crimean Crisis (2014-present). Both of these conflicts were sparked by Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and its continued support for separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.
As a result of these conflicts, Ukraine has lost over 10,000 soldiers and civilians, and its economy has been severely damaged. More than 1.5 million Ukrainians have been displaced, and many more are living in fear of Russian aggression. In order to protect its people and its territory, Ukraine needs a strong army.
At present, the Ukrainian army is woefully underfunded and ill-equipped. It is no match for the Russian military, which is one of the most powerful armies in the world. However, with proper funding and support, the Ukrainian army could become a formidable force.
There are several reasons why Ukraine needs an army:
1) To defend against Russian aggression: As long as Russia continues to illegally occupy Crimea and support separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine, there is a risk that it will attempt to invade other parts of Ukraine. The Ukrainian army is necessary to defend against this threat.
2) To protect Ukrainian civilians: The Ukrainian army can help to protect civilians from both Russian aggression and separatist violence. In recent years, civilians have borne the brunt of both conflict zones; an army can help to protect them from harm.
3) To deter future aggression: A strong Ukrainian army will act as a deterrent to future aggression by Russia or any other country. If Ukraine can show that it is capable of defendi
To Protect Against Terrorism
Since gaining independence in 1991, Ukraine has been trying to build a strong, modern army. However, progress has been slow due to financial and political problems. In 2014, Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the outbreak of violence in eastern Ukraine showed just how vulnerable Ukraine’s military still is.
Since then, the Ukrainian government has been working hard to reform and improve its armed forces. Recent years have seen an increase in funding and training, as well as the arrival of new weaponry from Western countries. However, there is still a long way to go before the Ukrainian army is able to properly protect the country from external threats.
How Ukraine’s Army Could Improve
Ukraine’s army is currently in need of improvement in order to protect the country against Russia. The army is currently hamstrung by a lack of resources and outdated equipment. In order to improve, Ukraine’s government needs to invest in the army and provide it with the resources it needs.
With More Funding
The Ukrainian army could improve with more funding. The Ukrainian government allots $3 billion annually to defense, which is about two percent of the country’s gross domestic product. The United States, by comparison, spends $642 billion on defense, or 3.6 percent of GDP.
With Better Training
The Ukrainian army could improve with better training. The soldiers are not properly trained and there is a lack of equipment. The government needs to invest more in the army and provide better training for the soldiers.
