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Recent developments in Ukraine's Defense Ministry include the Public Anti-Corruption Council filing a complaint with NABU over alleged abuses during body armor procurement, highlighting the ministry's struggle with corruption. Additionally, the Ministry has certified the first schools for unmanned ground vehicle operators, marking a significant stride in military training. The European Union's allocation of funds for dual-use technologies indicates a strengthening partnership with Ukraine. Meanwhile, 370 new munitions types, pivotal for drones, have been introduced, emphasizing the nation's focus on modern warfare. The DOT-Chain Defence marketplace now facilitates rapid drone orders, expediting military preparedness. These changes reflect ongoing efforts to reform and strengthen Ukraine's defense sector amid persistent security threats.

What is the Public Anti-Corruption Council's role at the Defense Ministry?

The Public Anti-Corruption Council operates as an oversight body at Ukraine's Defense Ministry. Its main role is to monitor the ministry's actions and procurement processes for any irregularities or corrupt practices. Recently, it filed a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine concerning alleged abuses by Ministry officials in the procurement of body armor, demonstrating its commitment to transparency and accountability in military affairs.

How is Ukraine's Defense Ministry addressing corruption issues?

Ukraine's Defense Ministry is actively addressing corruption by collaborating with anti-corruption entities. It supports investigations into procurement practices, such as those concerning body armor, initiated by the Public Anti-Corruption Council and NABU. In addition, internal reforms are underway to enhance transparency and safeguard against fraudulent activities, underscoring the ministry's dedication to integrity.

What advancements has Ukraine made in unmanned military technology?

Ukraine has seen significant progress in unmanned military technology, recently certifying its first schools for unmanned ground vehicle operators. Additionally, the introduction of 370 new munitions, specifically 250 for drones, exemplifies the focus on modernizing its defense capabilities. These advancements are vital for integrating cutting-edge technology into military operations, enhancing operational effectiveness.

What is the significance of the EU's support for dual-use technologies in Ukraine?

The EU's support for dual-use technologies in Ukraine is a pivotal development, as it provides crucial funding under the Ukraine Facility program. This funding bolsters the country's technological advancements that serve both civilian and military purposes, enhancing national defense and fostering economic resilience. This support signifies a deepening of EU-Ukraine collaboration in security and innovation.

How does the DOT-Chain Defence marketplace impact Ukraine's military preparedness?

The DOT-Chain Defence marketplace revolutionizes Ukraine's military logistics by enabling rapid procurement of advanced technologies such as FPV drones and electronic warfare systems. By facilitating direct purchases from manufacturers, it significantly reduces delivery times, increasing the agility and responsiveness of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This digital platform represents a strategic enhancement of military supply chains.

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заробітчани,кордон,мігранти,мігрант,чоловік,чоловіки Reznikov on permission for men to go abroad: they must be ready to fight The majority of men in Ukraine within their age range should be ready not only to be drafted into the army, but also to fight. 21 760 143 Previously in trend: War

безугла Bezugla exposed Ministry of Defense for false information about military registration of women Deputy Minister of Defense Anna Malyar urged not to spread fakes about the military registration of women and said that the Ministry of Defense has developed and submitted to the Verkhovna Rada proposals of amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Military Duty and Military Service" on the voluntary military registration of women. In response, the "Servants of the People" MP said that the Verkhovna Rada had not received any proposals and was not going to consider this issue in 2022. 21 259 106 Previously in trend: War

поліція Theft of $580,000: Ministry of Defense official Khmelnytsky was searched, money was found in sofa, - mass media One of the participants in the case of embezzlement of $580,000 of the Ministry of Defense during the purchase of military ammunition, which the police reported on August 30, is the director of the Department of State Procurement and Supply of Material Resources of the Ministry of Defense, Lt. Col. Bohdan Khmelnytsky. 50 878 99 Incidents

бавовнятко Ministry of Defense showed mystical "beast" that "burns" Russian military bases. PHOTO The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine showed Bavovnyatko allegedly responsible for unexpected explosions and fires at Russian military facilities and refineries. 29 719 74 Previously in trend: War

скібіцький "Autumn will be decisive period in war in Ukraine," - Skibitsky, representative of Defense Intelligence Autumn will be a decisive period in the war in Ukraine, due to the change in weather conditions. However, regardless of the development of events, this year’s winter will be difficult. 8 567 58 Previously in trend: War

супутник Reznikov on "people’s satellite" for Armed Forces: Army will begin to receive information that could not receive at all before Information from satellites of the ICEYE company, one of which was purchased for Ukraine by the Serhii Prytula Foundation, will help to inflict more damage on the enemy. 7 931 74 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army War

гур Occupiers brought two buses with "extras" to territory of ZNPP and installed Ukrainian flag on their ACS near entrance to Enerhodar, - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. ФОТО The occupiers are shelling the ZNPP from the village of Vodiane and preparing provocations under the Ukrainian flag 19 519 34 Previously in trend: War

азов,евакуація Ukraine calls on world to preven trial of defenders of Mariupol: We demand to immediately send representatives of UN and Red Cross to Olenivka The rescue operation of 2.5 thousand defenders of Mariupol was the only possible option to save the lives of our Heroes. 4 967 37 Previously in trend: War

крим,саки Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on explosions at airfield in occupied Crimea: We remind you once again about ban on smoking in unspecified places The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine commented on the fire on the territory of the military airfield in Novofedorivka in the occupied Crimea. 16 824 65 Previously in trend: War

онисько Identity of spy from management of State Space Agency, who passed secret information to Russian Federation, has been established. ФОТО Onysko started working in the structure of the State Space Agency in 2019 24 560 91 Previously in trend: War

мобілізація,примусова Russians began to carry out roundups of men in TOTDL, mobilized are given ammunition of 1941-1945 model, - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine The occupiers forcibly take men from the streets to the military commissariats. 19 477 73 Previously in trend: War Russian agression

маляр,ганна Comments of "military experts" about actions of AFU should be equated with sin, - Ministry of Defense Some statements of "military experts" about the actions of the AFU during the active phase of the war can be included in the list of sins because the enemy benefits from them. 20 993 167 Previously in trend: War

гпу,генпрокуратура,офис,прокурора,генпрокурора,генерального,огп,огпу Ex-deputy head of Defence Intelligence of Ministry of Defense has been charged with suspicion. Major General passed on secret information to Russian Federation, - Prosecutor General's Office Under the procedural leadership of the Lviv Regional Prosecutor's Office, Major General, former deputy head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, was informed of suspicion of treason. 35 550 113 Incidents

маляр Ministry of Defense responded to Amnesty International's accusations: It is necessary to demand that aggression of Russian Federation be stopped Ukraine is open to investigations, but international organizations should first of all demand to stop the aggression of the Russian Federation. 9 033 40 Previously in trend: War

міноборони Ministry of Defense guarantees manufacturers popularity, like Beyonce, in case of providing weapons to Ukraine: "HIMARS and Bayraktar have been checked" The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine creatively calls on weapons manufacturers to cooperate. 12 589 49 Previously in trend: War

танк,абрамс,abrams I hope we will start training crews for Leopard or Abrams tanks for AFU, - Reznikov Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov confirmed that Ukraine received tanks from Poland and expressed his hope that it would be possible to reach an agreement on the armament of AFU with up-to-date tanks. 8 604 32 Previously in trend: War

маляр More than five thousand Ukrainian women are fighting at frontline - Ministry of Defense Armed Forces of Ukraine now have more than 50,000 women, more than 5,000 of whom are now on the front lines. 2 490 32 Previously in trend: War

жінки,облік Defense Ministry determined who of women must register for military service The Ministry of Defense has determined which specialties women should register for the military service. 41 572 135 Society

mim Ukraine received right to jointly develop and introduce changes to number of key NATO standards, - Ministry of Defense Ukraine became an associate member of the program of technological cooperation of the armed forces of NATO countries. 4 607 28 War in Ukraine

зеленський Zelensky ordered Defense Minister, General Staff Chief and Commander-in-Chief of AFU to report to him on implementation of exit permits: "There is misunderstanding and indignation". VIDEO Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the General Staff of the AFU not to make decisions without the participation of the President, such as the introduction of exit permits for military conscripts. 34 261 282 Previously in trend: War

рф In Luhansk region, Russian occupants intensify forced mobilization and preparations for "referendum" - Defense Ministry Russian invaders increase forced mobilization in the temporarily occupied territories and form precinct and territorial election commissions. 3 777 17 Previously in trend: War

лисичанськ Lysychansk is not under "full control" of Russian military, - Ministry of Defense Yurii Sak, adviser to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, said that the city of Lysychansk is not under the "full control" of Russian troops. 15 457 91 Previously in trend: War

2000,гаубиця,panzerhaubitze German PzH 2000 are working against Russian invaders in eastern Ukraine, - Ministry of Defense. VIDEO The armed forces of Ukraine used German self-propelled artillery Panzerhaubitze 2000 on Russian positions on the eastern borders. 19 814 46 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

чаплинка Invaders are conducting mass searches in occupied Chaplinka. Entire crop is transported by grain trucks in direction of Crimea, - intelligence In the temporarily occupied Chaplinka of the Kherson region, the pressure on local residents from the side of the occupiers is increasing. 2 964 10 Previously in trend: War

міноборони Ukrainian military shot down helicopter of occupiers of Ka-52 from "Igla", - Ministry of Defense A Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter shot down a Ukrainian defender with the help of Igla MANPADS. 16 419 57 Previously in trend: War

мотузяник Russians are trying to surround Ukrainian troops in area of Lysychansk, - Ministry of Defense Enemy troops are trying to surround the defenders of Ukraine in the area of Lysychansk in Luhansk region, forming a "cauldron". 16 840 89 Previously in trend: War

маляр,ганна Partner countries strictly control distribution and use of provided weapons, - Defense Ministry International partners strictly control the distribution and use of weapons provided to Ukraine, and next time there will be no aid if Ukraine does not fulfill its obligations. 9 255 44 Previously in trend: War

мотузяник Belarus has placed wooden models of tanks on border with Ukraine - Motuzianyk Belarus has placed wooden tanks near its borders with Ukraine. In this way, she conducts events to demonstrate her presence. 16 027 44 Previously in trend: War

зсу,артилерія AFU has about 30-40%, and sometimes up to 50% of losses of equipment as a result of active fighting: Western assistance covers 10-15%, - Commander of Logistics of Ground Forces Karpenko Western arms supplies cover only 10-15% of the AFU's needs. Ukraine loses 30-50% of its military equipment in active combat. 42 822 158 Previously in trend: War

маляр Ukraine received from West only 10% of weapons it asked for - Ministry of Defense Now Ukraine has received only 10% of the weapons it asked for from the West, and the AFU spends 10 times less artillery shells per day on the battlefield than the Russian army. 1 548 25 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

маляр Defense Ministry supplies army with vests, helmets and clothes by 65%. Preparations for winter have already begun, - Maliar Body armor, uniforms, and helmets are provided to the AFU primarily by the Ministry of Defense, but there is still a portion of assistance from volunteers and international partners. 18 741 96 Previously in trend: War

іскандер Occupiers deployed "Iskanders" near administrative border with Kherson region, - Ministry of Defense Russia has deployed Iskander-M missile systems near the administrative border with the Kherson region. 11 190 29 Previously in trend: War

ворог,війна,окупант,русня,загарбник "Take shovels and go like infantry, die", - occupiers complain about inhuman treatment of officers. AUDIO The invaders complain to their relatives about the inhuman treatment of officers and poor conditions of service. 13 251 25 Previously in trend: War

сєверодонецьк Occupiers focused on storming of Severodonetsk and encirclement of Lysychansk, - Ministry of Defense The main goal of the Russian invaders remains to reach the administrative borders of Luhansk and Donetsk regions. 5 633 11 Previously in trend: War

сєверодонецьк Situation in Severodonetsk is difficult. Armed Forces take all measures to prevent encirclement of our troops, - Motuzyanyk The situation in Severodonetsk (Luhansk region) is difficult, street fights are already underway on the outskirts. 15 830 44 Previously in trend: War

армія,росії Russian paratroopers and other elite units of Russian Federation suffered significant losses in war with Ukraine, - British intelligence From the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Airborne Forces (ADF) took an active part in several operations that ended in tactical failures. Elite Russian troops suffered heavy losses. 8 304 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

чф Russia keeps two ships with "Caliber" missiles on alert in Black Sea, - Defense Ministry In the Black Sea, there are two carriers of cruise missiles type "Caliber" with a possible total volley of up to 16 missiles. 4 874 21 Previously in trend: War

війна AFU destroyed 17 battalion and tactical groups out of 90 that Russia involved in war - Ministry of Defense As of May, the AFU had destroyed 17 of the 90 Russian battalion-tactical groups involved in the war with Ukraine. 13 757 51 Previously in trend: War

мотузяник Russia is preparing for prolonged military operation - Defense Ministry The Russian Federation's actions indicate preparations for a prolonged military operation on the territory of Ukraine. 21 147 55 Previously in trend: War

маляр Defense Ministry told on what depends speed of Ukraine's Victory in this war The speed of Ukraine's Victory in the war against Russia depends on the intensity and quality of military aid provided by the West. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are now most in need of heavy weapons. 12 633 40 War in Ukraine

остин Defense ministers from more than 40 countries took part in Rammstein-2, an online meeting on Ukraine US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin welcomed more than 40 countries at the second meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine, which took place virtually on May 23. The meeting focused on Ukraine's military support. 20 325 57 Previously in trend: War

рф,окупанти Rashists want to completely occupy Donbas and Kherson region to have land corridor to Crimea, - Ministry of Defense The Russian occupiers plan to surround the Allied forces, establish full control over the Donetsk, Luhansk and Kherson regions, and ensure the stability of the land corridor with the occupied Crimea. 12 307 67 Previously in trend: War

калібр Russians have prepared for launch from Black Sea 16 cruise missiles "Caliber", - Ministry of Defense Russian invaders have prepared for launch from the Black Sea 16 cruise missiles "Caliber". 9 902 51 Previously in trend: War

рф,війна,обстріл,ракети Occupiers can launch 24 cruise missiles from Black Sea, - Ministry of Defense The threat of Russian missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine remains: three cruise missile carriers with a total volley of up to 24 missiles are ready to use missile weapons in the Black Sea. 8 161 21 Previously in trend: War

міноборони Ministry of Defense on defenders of Mariupol: "There can be no other formula of salvation than one used now. It was only way out" There can be no other formula for rescuing Azovstal's Ukrainian defenders than the one currently in use. 11 951 131 Previously in trend: War

зміїний Enemy try to increase its military presence on Zmiinyi Island The Russians are trying to increase their military presence on Zmiinyi Island. They want to block Ukraine's maritime communications. 19 778 89 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

москаль,рф,ворог,враг,кацап,свинособаки,русня They are beginning to realize military defeat of Russian Federation: occupiers are massively demanding that command keep their participation in invasion of Ukraine secret, - intelligence The Russian occupiers are trying to hide their participation in hostilities in Ukraine. 22 007 42 Previously in trend: War

рф We expect provocations or intensification of enemy shelling on May 9, - spokesman of Ministry of Defense Motuzyanyk In connection with the May 9 celebrations in Russia, provocations or intensification of shelling by the Russian army are expected in Russia. 3 432 9 Previously in trend: War