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The Defense Ministry of Ukraine is transforming military registration through the innovative Reserve+ app, enabling remote military enlistment to streamline processes and eliminate paperwork. This advancement aligns with broader efforts by the Defense Ministry to modernize operations, including the codification of new electronic warfare systems by TAF Industries and the introduction of strategic missile defenses in Belarus as a counter to Western policies. Moreover, the Ministry plans significant changes to medical fitness criteria for servicemembers, aiming to enhance enlistment standards. These developments underscore the Defense Ministry's commitment to technological and strategic innovation in military preparedness and personnel management, reflecting more significant trends of modernization within Ukraine's defense sector.

What is the Reserve+ app introduced by the Defense Ministry?

The Reserve+ app is an innovative digital platform developed by Ukraine's Defense Ministry to facilitate military registration. It allows eligible citizens to register remotely for military service without needing paperwork or in-person visits to Territorial Recruitment Centers. This initiative modernizes military processes by offering convenience and efficiency, reflecting a broader trend of digital transformation within the military sector.

How is Belarus responding to Western policies according to its Defense Ministry?

The Belarus Defense Ministry has stated that deploying Russia's Oreshnik missile system on Belarusian territory is a strategic deterrence measure in response to what it perceives as Western aggression. The move is part of Belarus' broader strategic policy aimed at counterbalancing military threats, aligning closely with Russia's military strategies in the region.

What changes is the Defense Ministry proposing for fitness for military service?

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry plans to revise medical criteria that determine military service eligibility. The proposed changes intend to narrow the list of conditions that render individuals unfit for service. This initiative aims to increase enlistment possibilities by adjusting standards to better match the current physical and medical needs of military operations, expanding the pool of eligible applicants.

What is the significance of the DOT-Chain Defence platform?

The DOT-Chain Defence platform is a digital marketplace used by Ukraine's Defense Ministry to procure military equipment such as drones and electronic warfare systems. It facilitates direct purchases from manufacturers, reducing delivery times and costs. This platform marks a significant shift towards digitizing military procurement processes, reflecting a trend of integrating technology to enhance defense capabilities efficiently.

What are the recent procurement initiatives by the Defense Ministry?

Recent procurement initiatives by the Defense Ministry include a substantial increase in funding for drones through the DOT-Chain Defence system, with an additional UAH 2.1 billion allocated for this purpose. The ministry also adopted new drone components and innovations in electronic warfare systems. These initiatives align with the overall strategy to enhance military capabilities and preparedness through advanced technology solutions.

How does the Defense Ministry contribute to human rights accountability within military units?

In response to allegations of misconduct, such as those reported from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia," the Defense Ministry actively investigates claims of human rights violations and abuse within military ranks. This accountability measure involves inspections and assessments to ensure adherence to proper conduct and to protect service members' rights, demonstrating the ministry's commitment to maintaining ethical standards in the armed forces.

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застосунок, Резерв+ Persons liable for military service will be able to update their data in "Reserve+" - Chernohorenko Ukrainian citizens will have the opportunity to make changes to their residential address within the "zone" of the same TCR or to pull up the IDP address from the Diia app. 10 222 22

Опитування в Армія+ щодо зміни місця служби It will be easier for military personnel to transfer between units: work is underway to create digital service - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are working to create a digital service that will simplify the process of transferring between priority military units. To this end, a survey has been launched in the Army+ app to allow servicemen and women to express their opinions on the possibility of changing their place of service. 4 132 16

Психологічне відновлення для військовослужбовців Ministry of Defense is implementing new psychological rehabilitation programs for servicemen Modern programs of psychological support and recovery will be introduced for servicemen participating in active hostilities and their families. 1 021 4

Знищення російської техніки Since beginning of year, Ukrainian Defence Forces have destroyed over 3,000 Russian tanks - Ministry of Defence In 10 months of 2024, the Ukrainian Defence Forces destroyed 3,179 tanks of the Russian army. 900 7

Кабмін звільнив Джигира з посади заступника міністра оборони Cabinet of Ministers dismisses Umerov’s deputy Dzhyhyr The government has dismissed Yurii Dzhyhyr from the post of Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine. 4 936 23

Бойовий модуль "Таврія" Combat module "Tavria" has been approved for use in military - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the Tavria combat module for use in the armed forces. 7 004 11

оформлення відстрочки у Резерв+ Technical failure has occurred in Reserve+ application A technical failure occurred in the Reserve+ application. 4 754 15

У Резерв+ з'являться електронні відстрочки у листопаді Electronic deferments will be available in Reserve+ program in November. People with disabilities will be first to receive them, - Ministry of Defense Next month, electronic deferments from mobilization will be available in the Reserve+ app. People with disabilities will receive them first. 9 360 22

Норвегія передасть Україні системи ППО NASAMS Norway to provide Ukraine with NASAMS air defence systems as part of new aid package - Ministry of Defence As part of a new aid package worth 500 million euros, Norway will provide Ukraine with not only F-16 fighters but also NASAMS air defence systems. 1 838 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

У Міноборони звільнили людину нардепа ОПЗЖ Ісаєнка Ministry of Defence dismisses person of OPFL MP Isaienko after media investigation According to Censor.NET, the Ministry of Defence announced this in a post on Facebook by Bihus.Info. 5 802 30

Міноборони кодифікувало універсальний кулемет SAR 762 MT калібру 7.62 х 51мм НАТО SAR 762 MT universal machine gun has been approved for use in AFU. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorized the SAR 762 MT 7.62 x 51 mm NATO-calibre universal machine gun for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 9 641 13

Кабмін включив Командування Сил безпілотних систем до переліку державних замовників дронів та засобів РЕБ Government included Unmanned Systems Forces in list of state customers for drones and electronic warfare equipment The Cabinet of Ministers has included the Command of Unmanned Systems Forces in the list of state customers of drones and electronic warfare equipment purchased through the Ministry of Defense and the State Special Communications Service. 528 5

Нардеп ОПЗЖ Ісаєнко завів у Міноборони на ключову посаду свою людину Person of OPFL MP Isaienko in Defence Ministry to oversee military construction - media. VIDEO Vasyl Shomonka, who is associated with the banned OPFL MP Dmytro Isaienko, was appointed chief specialist in technical supervision of the construction (reconstruction) of military facilities at the Defence Ministry's Capital Investment Department. 9 134 56

Міноборони та Мінцифри вже законтрактували 1,8 млн безпілотників для ЗСУ 1.8 million UAVs contracted for 2024-2025 worth almost UAH 147 billion - Ministry of Defense In the first 10 months of 2024, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Digital Transformation contracted 1.6 million drones of various types for a total of over UAH 114 billion. Another 366,940 drones are scheduled to be delivered by the end of the year. 924 9

Умєров TCR and law enforcement agencies will exchange data through electronic system, which will allow to quickly receive information about violators, - Umerov The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved important changes to strengthen military records and track violations of the law. 7 234 47

Центр рекрутингу 853 Ukrainians applied to recruitment centers last week - Defense Ministry Last week (October 21-27), 853 Ukrainians applied to recruiting centers. 197 of them have already taken the first steps to serve in the Defense Forces. 1 329 4

Міноборони допустило до використання напівавтоматичний дробовик Safari It can also be used against FPV: Ministry of Defense has authorized use of Safari HG-105M semi-automatic shotgun The Ministry of Defense has authorized the use of the Safari HG-105M semi-automatic shotgun in the units of the Defense Forces. 6 858 15 Previously in trend: War

Міноборони Ministry of Defense has proposed that Sweden and Finland support Ukrainian defense industry following example of "Danish model" The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has offered Sweden and Finland to invest in the Ukrainian defense industry following the example of the Danish model - through direct financing of manufacturers. 3 470 5

Стандарти якості військової форми New quality standards for military uniforms introduced - Ministry of Defense At the request of the military, the Ministry of Defence has established new requirements for quality control of the items of clothing of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Technical inspection and testing of samples will be carried out using modern methods that meet international standards. 8 685 10

Рекрутинг у Резерв+ зібрав понад 2,5 тис. заяв Recruitment in Reserve+ collected more than 2.5 thousand applications in almost week, - Ministry of Defense Almost a week after the launch of the Reserve+ recruitment service, those wishing to join the Defense Forces have already left more than 2,500 applications, which proves that the service is working and helping Ukrainians find a place in the army. 1 909 1

Міноборони України та Департамент оборони США дослідили використання військової допомоги Audit of use of US military aid did not reveal significant violations, but there is gap in regulatory framework - Ministry of Defense Auditors of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Office of the Inspector General of the US Department of Defense investigated the process of accounting and use of American spare parts that are ordered and supplied to the Armed Forces as international military assistance (MIA). 3 116 8

Міноборони дозволило до використання у підрозділах Сил оборони безпілотний наземний роботизований комплекс Тарган Unmanned ground robotic complex "Targan" has been authorized for use to units of Defense Forces - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorised for use of the Targan unmanned ground robotic system developed by Ukrainian engineers in the Defence Forces. 2 747 5

центр рекрутингу About 22 thousand people have already applied to recruitment centers, - Ministry of Defense Last week, recruitment centers in Ukraine received 956 new applications. In total, 21,910 people have applied to the centers since the beginning of their work. 1 061 4

Міноборони допустило до постачання український багі "Варан" Ministry of Defense authorizes Ukrainian buggy "Varan" for use in Armed Forces. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for delivery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine a domestic "Varan" buggy designed to transport personnel, evacuate the wounded and transport ammunition. 9 538 13

імітаційний індивідуальний комплект бійця Kit 3.0. Simulated individual Kit 3.0 fighter kit of domestic development is allowed to be used in troops - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for use in the armed forces the Kit 3.0 simulated individual soldier's kit. 11 037 9

У Резерв+ з’явився рекрутинг Reserve+ now has function to search for vacancies in Defense Forces, - Ministry of Defense The Reserve+ app now offers a recruiting service that allows you to find the best job in the army among thousands of different options. 1 509 6

В Україні з'явилась перша приватна школа для операторів БпЛА First private school of UAV operators certified in Ukraine - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has certified the first school to train drone operators. 1 430 3

медична допомога Medical treatment on battlefield will be provided under new system based on NATO standards, - Defense Ministry From now on, medical treatment on the battlefield will be provided taking into account the real field experience of Ukrainian military medics and the best practices of NATO partners. 1 984 16

Поставка неякісної тушонки в ЗСУ: ДОТ припинив роботу з компанією SLO stops working with company that supplied low-quality canned food to Armed Forces The SLO stopped working with Trade Granit Invest in Donetsk region because of the supply of low-quality canned food to the military. The company is also banned from participating in SLO tenders for 12 months. 3 968 10

Міноборони допустило до експлуатації український дрон Чаклун Ukrainian "Chaklun" drone was approved for use in AFU - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved the delivery of a multifunctional domestically produced drone, the Chaklun. 8 842 22

Міноборони проводить перевірку даних про постачання військовим неякісної тушонки Ministry of Defense is checking information on supply of inedible canned goods for AFU - SLO The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is conducting a special check on data in a journalistic investigation about the alleged supply of low-quality canned goods for the Armed Forces, in particular pork. 3 109 26

Посли G7 привітали призначення наглядових рад G7 ambassadors welcome appointment of supervisory boards for procurement agencies of Ministry of Defense Ambassadors of the Group of Seven countries welcomed the decision to appoint supervisory boards of the Defence Procurement Agency and the State Logistics Operator. 568 5

Понад 10 тис. рапортів подали в Армія+ More than 10 thousand electronic reports submitted by military via Army+ in two months - Ministry of Defense. INFOGRAPHICS Since August 8, 2024, the military has submitted more than 10,000 electronic reports in the Army+ app. 1 599 5

Знищення ворожої артилерії Since beginning of year, Defense Forces have destroyed 10,373 artillery systems of Russian occupiers Between January 1 and October 1, 2024, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 10,373 artillery systems of the Russian occupiers, which is roughly equal to 144 artillery brigades and cost Russia $8 billion. 1 002 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Техніка для розмінування 17 samples of demining equipment have been approved for use in Defense Forces since beginning of year - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS In the first 9 months of 2024, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine codified and authorised 17 models of demining equipment for use in the Defence Forces, including 5 of domestic production. 1 375 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

До центрів рекрутингу вже звернулися майже 21 тис. осіб More than 5,000 people who applied to recruitment centers have already become candidates in ranks of Defense Forces As of October 13, 20,954 people have applied to the recruitment centers of the Ukrainian army, 804 people applied last week (from October 7 to 13). 1 180 3

Міноборони розповіло про функції, які не працюють у Резерв+ Automatic prolongation of deferment for students and persons with disabilities in "Reserve+" does not work, - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine cannot yet name the exact timeframe when the automatic extension of deferment for students, teachers, people with disabilities, parents with many children and other categories will be launched in the "Reserve+" app. 40 454 57

Платформу Vezha для одночасного аналізу відео з БпЛА інтегрували в систему DELTA Real-time battlefield video analysis platform Vezha was integrated into DELTA - Ministry of Defense The Vezha battlefield video analysis platform, which transmits real-time broadcasts from drones and ensures effective defeat of the enemy, has become available in the DELTA combat system. 3 798 3 Previously in trend: War

Міністр оборони України Рустем Умєров Umerov after talks with European partners: more weapons for our defenders Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov met with his counterparts from France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany this week. The parties discussed a number of issues, including strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities, increasing arms production and using frozen Russian assets. 2 341 42

дот,закупівлі Cabinet of Ministers appoints Supervisory Boards for Defense Procurement Agency and State Logistics Operator The Cabinet of Ministers, on the proposal of the Minister of Defense, has approved the appointment of candidates for the positions of members of the supervisory boards of the Defense Ministry's procurement agencies - the Defense Procurement Agency and the State Logistics Operator. 1 388 14

Міноборони Ministry of Defense appealed to SSU to check supplier of low-quality food for AFU The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has asked the Security Service of Ukraine to check the possible falsification of documents by a supplier of products to the AFU. This decision was the result of a recent journalistic investigation that revealed the fact of supplying low-quality canned goods to the Armed Forces. 2 006 19

зразок полегшеного бронежилету Ministry of Defense approved sample of lightweight body armor The Main Directorate for the Development of Supply Support of the Ministry of Defense has approved a pre-production sample of lightweight body armor. 5 234 9

Міноборони допустило до експлуатації понад 140 українських безпілотників More than 140 Ukrainian UAVs have been approved for use since beginning of year, - Ministry of Defense Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Defense has approved the use of more than 140 unmanned aerial vehicles and 33 ground robotic systems of domestic production. 516 5 Previously in trend: War

Російські загарбники щодня скидають близько сотні КАБів на позиції українських військ, - Гаврилюк No reservations have been suspended, there will be audit of critical enterprise status, - Deputy Defense Minister Havryliuk By 15 November, Ukraine is to conduct an audit of "critical" enterprises that have received this status from local governments. The commission should include the military. If the company turns out to be "not critical to the state," the reservation will be reviewed. 9 447 31

військові,харчі "Logistics Operator" carried out first procurement of food under framework agreements The State Enterprise "State Logistics Operator" (DOT) of the Ministry of Defense has made the first purchases of food under framework agreements and signed two contracts for the purchase of food for the military. 17 0

Новий автотранспорт у Силах оборони Since beginning of year, 175 models of motor vehicles have been approved for use in Defense Forces, 76 of them are of domestic production - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO In the first 9 months of 2024, the Ministry of Defence codified and authorized 175 vehicles for use in the Defence Forces, including 76 domestically produced vehicles. 2 956 3

неякісні консерви для ЗСУ DOT was unaware that military were eating low-quality canned food - there were no complaints before the journalists’ investigation The State Logistics Operator has not received any official complaints about the quality of canned food, as described in an investigation by NGL.media journalists. 7 137 38

закупівлі у Міноборони Military may continue to receive low-quality meat due to price dumping by some suppliers of Ministry of Defense The military may continue to receive low-quality meat due to price dumping by some suppliers of the Ministry of Defense. 2 452 23

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