Defense Ministry

Western tanks will be reinforced by Ukrainian artillery: Reznikov shows off Bohdana self-propelled artillery system. PHOTOS Ministry of Defense financed production of national artillery systems in the spring of 2022. Therefore, Western tanks that Ukraine will receive from its allies will be supported at front by Ukrainian artillery 26.01.23 20:13 22 822 103 Previously in trend: War

Zaluzhnyi on scandal in Defense Ministry: Shifting subordinates’ blame to leaders is harmful and contrary to NATO principles. PHOTO Commander-in-Chief of Ukrainian Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi commented on scandal in Ministry of Defense over prices for food procurement for military personnel. 25.01.23 22:50 38 762 336 Previously in trend: War

Enemy intensifies pressure in Bakhmut and Vuhledar directions - Ministry of Defense Russian occupants intensify pressure in the Bakhmut and Vuhledar areas of Donetsk region, intensity of fighting increases 25.01.23 21:32 3 962 1 Previously in trend: War

Scandal surrounding food contracts: director of procurement department of Ministry of Defense Khmelnytsky was fired In addition to the Deputy Minister of Defense Shapovalov, after the scandal surrounding the procurement of food for the military, the director of the procurement department of the Ministry of Defense Khmelnytsky was also dismissed. 25.01.23 10:39 9 244 37 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Defense procurement scandal: Reznikov’s deputy Shapovalov resigned Reznikov’s deputy resigned after the scandal involving the purchase of products for the Armed Forces. Today, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine supported the request of Vyacheslav Shapovalov regarding his dismissal from the position of Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine and addressed the relevant submission to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. 24.01.23 09:59 25 074 170 Previously in trend: War

NABU on scandalous purchases for Ministry of Defense: Information is being investigated in criminal proceedings initiated before its publication The information published in the media about possible abuses by the Ministry of Defense in purchasing food for the military is known to NABU and SAPO, it is being investigated within the framework of criminal proceedings initiated on its own initiative 23.01.23 16:13 7 023 40 War in Ukraine

Company providing food for Ministry of Defense has signs of being fake. No office, no staff, no facilities. There is only seal, account and "left" registration address - NABU agent, Shevchenko The supplier company, which got involved in a high-profile scandal surrounding the supply of food for the military at inflated prices, should transparently give answers to all the questions that have shaken the people. 23.01.23 10:05 34 764 85 War in Ukraine

Arakhamia about bribes on generators and scandal at Ministry of Defense: We will definitely imprison actively this spring. It will not work humanely, it will be according to laws of wartime Since February 24, officials at all levels have been constantly warned through official and unofficial channels: to focus on the war, help the victims, reduce bureaucracy and stop doing dubious business. 23.01.23 08:40 41 822 255 War in Ukraine

This week will be a time of corresponding decisions. I don’t want to announce it now, but it will all be fair, - Zelensky on corruption scandals. VIDEO On evening of January 22, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky made his traditional video address to Ukrainians. 22.01.23 22:02 12 843 125 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Media information about purchase of food for military is delusion and manipulation. We are preparing materials for SSU, - Ministry of Defense The priority of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine was and remains the organization of high-quality and uninterrupted food for servicemen, including in the combat zone. For this purpose, the Ministry purchases relevant services in accordance with the procedure established by law. 22.01.23 10:53 26 645 214 Previously in trend: War

About UAH 4 billion are "sawed off" on agreement on supply of products to military worth UAH 13 billion. Either Reznikov denies or resigns, - Shabunin It is about feeding in 2023 military units stationed in Poltava, Sumy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, and Cherkasy regions far from the contact line. 21.01.23 15:56 36 816 265 Previously in trend: War

Fighting is going on near Soledar, information from unofficial sources may affect AFU, - Ministry of Defense Heavy fighting continues near Soledar, a complicated military operation is underway, which may be harmed by the spread of information from unofficial sources. 15.01.23 22:39 17 619 95 Previously in trend: War

There are heavy battles in Soledar. Enemy has increased number of "Wagnerians" and is unsuccessfully trying to completely capture city, - Ministry of Defense Heavy fighting continues in Soledar. 11.01.23 14:56 18 468 40 Previously in trend: War

Heavy fighting for Soledar continues, enemy continues assault despite heavy losses - Ministry of Defense Russian occupants continue their attempts to capture Soledar in Donetsk region despite the losses. 10.01.23 20:43 18 246 83 Previously in trend: War

There will be no mandatory mobilization of women until 2026, - Ministry of Defense Ukrainian women will not be subject to mandatory mobilization until 2026. The changes concern only the accounting system. 08.01.23 14:52 5 389 45 War in Ukraine

"Now it is very difficult in Soledar", - Ministry of Defense The situation in the east of Ukraine is difficult, the enemy is trying to advance in some directions. 08.01.23 12:52 16 370 100 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Defense on missile fall in Belarus: We do not rule out provocation by Russia, ready to investigate an incident Ministry of Defense commented on Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s statement that during Russian missile attack on Ukraine, a Ukrainian S-300 missile allegedly flew onto Belarus’ territory. 29.12.22 19:50 12 478 56 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine and France agreed to master new air defense system by Ukrainian Armed Forces - Ministry of Defense On December 28, Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov met with his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu in Kyiv. 28.12.22 22:28 5 432 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Sweden additionally allocated more than $19 million to support defense of Ukraine The Kingdom of Sweden additionally allocated almost 19.2 million dollars to support the defense of Ukraine, the funds are planned to be used to strengthen the military potential. 27.12.22 13:54 522 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia wants to reach administrative borders of Donetsk region by end of this year - Defense Ministry The fiercest fighting continues in the area of Bakhmut, and the Russians are not able to advance there, but they have set a goal to reach the borders of Donetsk region by the end of the year. 26.12.22 23:38 13 001 26 Previously in trend: War

Reznikov announced many contracts for supply of weapons to Ukraine in new year For next year, many contracts have been concluded for the supply of necessary weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, aid will be provided throughout the year, 20.12.22 18:29 3 997 11 World

Cheap "mopeds" are exhausting our air defense - Ministry of Defense explained how weather affects enemy attacks and why you should not be happy about shooting down of "Shaheds". INFOGRAPHICS Calm weather and clear skies help to conduct reconnaissance of the objects of impact. But neither the fog nor the haze significantly affect the Russians’ plans for attacks. 20.12.22 11:08 27 895 138 Previously in trend: War

Most of needs of Armed Forces of Ukraine in winter uniforms have been closed, - Ministry of Defense The lion’s share of the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in military uniforms is closed, and the help that should come from partners will become an additional reserve. 15.12.22 12:29 3 109 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ministry of Defense on new wave of mobilization in Ukraine: "There are losses and need for recovery. Everything will depend on the needs of war" The Ministry of Defense commented on the possibility of a new wave of mobilization in Ukraine. 14.12.22 13:18 27 500 140 Previously in trend: War

Infantrymen defending Bakhmut were awarded with awards. PHOTOS The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine awarded departmental awards to infantry soldiers who are currently defending the Bakhmut direction. 11.12.22 15:39 9 434 28 Previously in trend: War

1,331 people have already been released from Russian captivity. VIDEO Ukraine has already returned 1,331 people from Russian captivity. 02.12.22 13:55 2 059 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukrainian Armed Forces’ needs in winter uniforms are met, - Ministry of Defence Defence Ministry has already provided Ukrainian Armed Forces with enough winter uniforms to meet all their needs. 25.11.22 00:30 2 955 34 Previously in trend: War

Armed Forces can enter Crimea by end of December, and war will end in spring - Deputy Minister of Defense Gavrylov Ukrainian forces can enter the temporarily occupied Crimea by the end of December this year, and the war with Russia will end by spring. 19.11.22 15:13 15 666 137 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian Armed Forces liberate 200 settlements in half month in south and Donetsk region - Ministry of Defense Ukrainian defenders continue to carry out offensive actions in the southern direction. Since November 1, 2022, the Defense Forces have liberated about 5 thousand square kilometers and about 200 settlements in the south of the country. 15.11.22 21:33 2 082 4 Previously in trend: War

AFU are preparing for possible invasion from Belarus, fire damage will begin as soon as enemy crosses border, - Ministry of Defense. VIDEO If Russian or Belarusian troops try to attack Ukraine from the territory of the Republic of Belarus, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will immediately use all possible forces and means to repel the aggression. 15.11.22 13:15 15 008 28 Previously in trend: War

Reznikov: Ukrainian Armed Forces must reach NATO standards de facto before Ukraine is admitted to Alliance de jure The Armed Forces of Ukraine must achieve the necessary criteria that will ensure de facto membership in NATO without waiting for the Allies to agree on the de jure acceptance of Ukraine. 11.11.22 23:57 2 139 43 Ukrainian Politics

Reznikov on priorities of Ministry of Defense: development of drones and new approaches to military education One of the main priorities of the Ministry of Defense is to provide the necessary resources for the development of unmanned aerial vehicles. 11.11.22 18:33 2 255 10 War in Ukraine

Ministry of Defense: There are areas in east and south where Ukrainian Armed Forces are gradually but surely pushing enemy Ukrainian forces are actively defending most parts of the frontline, but in some areas the Ukrainian Armed Forces are successfully pushing the enemy back, including in the east. 07.11.22 21:14 4 925 17 Previously in trend: War

In occupied territories, cases of disappearance of people have increased, ruscists are hunting men of conscription age, - Ministry of Defense In the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Luhansk regions, pressure on the local population continues and the number of cases of local disappearances has increased. 03.11.22 12:50 624 0 Previously in trend: War

Approximately 7,000 people are considered missing in Ukraine, - Ministry of Defense Approximately seven thousand people are considered missing in Ukraine. 02.11.22 16:53 3 422 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

During day, Armed Forces repel dozens of attacks in Donetsk direction, - Ministry of Defense The most active hostilities continue in the Donetsk area, where Russian troops carry out dozens of attacks per day. 02.11.22 16:46 1 259 2 Previously in trend: War

Enemy propaganda attacks IT system of AFU situational awareness, - Ministry of Defense A new wave of information attack on situational awareness system used by Ukrainian Armed Forces has started. 01.11.22 22:50 4 674 15 Previously in trend: War

Reserve of body armor for Armed Forces has been formed, up to 200,000 in warehouses, - Ministry of Defense During the week, more than 6,000 body armor, more than 8,000 helmets, more than 30,000 pairs of shoes and more than 100,000 winter jackets were received for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In addition, the Ministry of Defense has formed a reserve. 27.10.22 15:24 3 033 21 Previously in trend: War

Photos of downed drones with serial numbers help enemy to adjust their strikes, - Ministry of Defense The distribution of photos of the wreckage of downed Iranian kamikaze drones "Shahed-136" with serial numbers on social networks is a help for Russian troops. 17.10.22 16:42 4 420 19 Previously in trend: War

"This is not World War I footage": Ministry of Defense showed video from AFU positions near Bakhmut. VIDEO Ministry of Defense showed a video from positions of Ukrainian military near Bakhmut, Donetsk region. 15.10.22 23:01 52 021 64 Previously in trend: War

Primary needs of Armed Forces in winter uniforms are closed, - Ministry of Defense The primary needs for the provision of units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with items of winter physical support have already been quantitatively closed. 13.10.22 17:42 8 580 56 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Defense thanked Great Britain and France for military "gifts". VIDEO The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine expressed gratitude to Great Britain and France for military assistance. 12.10.22 15:07 12 970 13 Previously in trend: War

Almost all Russian troops deployed in Lyman have been successfully redeployed to either body bags or Ukrainian captivity - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine commented on the situation in the city of Lyman, Donetsk region. 01.10.22 20:32 69 090 239 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Situation with winter uniforms will be solved in few weeks, - Defense Ministry Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar commented on the situation with winter uniforms for the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 26.09.22 23:03 14 416 99 Previously in trend: War

Military personnel of AFU will receive winter clothing on time, - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense concluded all contracts for the supply of winter clothing. 20.09.22 12:09 7 106 51 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ministry of Defense about front: Everyone is waiting for victory, but fact that enemy does not advance deep is also victory Russia has concentrated the largest number of its troops and weapons in the Donetsk region and in the south, and now the task of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in these areas of the front is to prevent the enemy from advancing deep. 19.09.22 19:34 7 198 33 Previously in trend: War

Real number of liberated territories in Kharkiv region is almost twice as large as confirmed number, - Ministry of Defense Almost twice as many territories as announced were released in Kharkiv region 13.09.22 17:31 13 669 57 Previously in trend: War

AFU liberated more than 300 settlements in Kharkiv region. Deoccupied 3,800 square meters, - Ministry of Defense Ukrainian defenders have already freed 3,800 square kilometers from Russian troops in the Kharkiv region. The number of deoccupied settlements reached 300. 13.09.22 14:37 5 514 24 Previously in trend: War