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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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зсу Mobilization is carried out depending on needs of military specialists of certain qualifications, - Command of Land Forces of Armed Forces of Ukraine Mobilization in Ukraine is carried out depending on the needs of military specialists. 13 232 42 Previously in trend: War

генштаб Operational information of General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine regarding Russian invasion as of 6:00 pm on 01.05.2022 Operational information as of 6:00 pm on 01.05.2022 regarding the Russian invasion. 9 805 8 Previously in trend: War

рф,окупанти Russia may declare full mobilization and intensify offensive in east, - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense does not rule out the possibility of full mobilization in Russia. 39 785 114 Previously in trend: War

донецк,луганск,донбасс Aggressor is preparing for even greater intensification of hostilities in eastern Ukraine, - Ministry of Defense Russian occupation forces are increasing the intensity of the offensive in eastern Ukraine and are preparing for even greater intensification of hostilities. 12 542 22 Previously in trend: War

рф Troops of Russian Federation went on offensive in Donbas and Kharkiv region, in South Bug direction enemy will try to gain foothold on administrative borders of Kherson region, - Ministry of Defense The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation intensified offensive operations in eastern Ukraine. 44 643 53 Previously in trend: War

окупанти,полонені For military of Russian Federation who want to surrender, phone number was published - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense has released a telephone number for Russian servicemen wishing to surrender. 5 873 7 Previously in trend: War

рф Troops of Russian Federation completed regrouping for offensive in east of Ukraine and increased 1,5 times departures of aviation, - Ministry of Defense The Russian aggressor has completed the regrouping of troops for the offensive in the eastern operational zone. 15 948 26 Previously in trend: War

полон,здалися Ukraine began to receive lot of appeals from Russians who want to surrender, - Ministry of Defense Ukraine receives many appeals from the Russian military who want to surrender. 36 832 75 Previously in trend: War

зброя,ядерна Foreign and Ukrainian intelligence does not confirm Russia's intention to use nuclear weapons. This is Russia's last trump card, Defense Ministry Ukrainian intelligence and foreign intelligence have no information that Russia intends to use weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, against Ukraine. 9 324 39 Previously in trend: War

маляр South and East - intermediate goals before repeated attempt of Russian Federation to capture all of Ukraine, - Ministry of Defense Southern and Eastern regions are strategic goals for the enemy before targeting the entire country. 39 606 60 Previously in trend: War

зброя,хімічна,костюм,захист,хімзахист,хімзброя,хімкостюм,хімічний Information on chemical weapons in Mariupol is being checked Ukraine's military leadership is currently investigating information about the possible use of chemical weapons by the Russian occupiers in Mariupol. 6 970 21 Previously in trend: War

олександр,бринжала Pilot of 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) Oleksandr Brynzhala died in battle against 12 enemy planes on March 2. VIDEO The pilot of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade, Major Oleksandr Brynzhala, bravely defended the capital and died bravely in the battle against 12 enemy planes. 29 692 0 Previously in trend: War

призыв There will be no spring call-up for compulsory military service, - AFU General Staff According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in 2022 there will be no spring conscription for fixed-term military service in the Armed Forces and other military formations. 14 065 13 Previously in trend: War

рф,армія,окупанти Troops of Russian Federation withdrawn to territory of Belarus try to distract part of Ukrainian divisions from other directions, - Ministry of Defense Russian troops withdrawn from northern Ukraine to Belarus are trying to draw some Ukrainian units to the Ukrainian-Belarusian border from other directions. 18 140 43 Previously in trend: War

харків,авіаналіт Russia is preparing to occupy Kharkiv, - Defense Ministry The Russian occupiers are preparing an offensive to capture the city of Kharkiv. 54 586 109 Previously in trend: War

міноборони,війна Bodies of 5 naked women who tried to be burned by Russian occupants found in Kyiv region - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO Bodies of five women lying in the middle of the road were found in Kyiv region. The Russian occupiers tried to burn them. 61 586 112 Previously in trend: War

рф Only successful Russian "operation" in Ukraine was withdrawal of troops from Kyiv region, - Defense Ministry The only successful military operation of the occupiers in Ukraine was the withdrawal of troops from Kyiv region. 12 705 29 Previously in trend: War

київ It is not necessary to reduce defense of Kyiv though enemy withdraws troops from area and Chernihiv region, - Ministry of Defense The partial withdrawal of Russian troops from the territory of Kyiv and Chernihiv oblasts does not give Ukraine grounds to reduce the level of defense of Kyiv and other cities. 4 602 19 Previously in trend: War

бєлгород Ministry of Defense on explosions at Belgorod oil depot: we do not confirm or deny Ukraine's involvement The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine does not confirm or deny the information about our state's involvement in the fire at the oil depot in Belgorod, Russia. 28 802 139 Previously in trend: War

ракета Russian occupants have already launched 1,370 missiles at Ukraine - Ministry of Defense Since the beginning of the war, the Russian occupiers have launched 1,370 missiles of various types in Ukraine. 5 053 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

тероборона,київщина In Kyiv region fighters of territorial defense destroyed 5 units of equipment of occupiers, - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS In the Kyiv region, fighters of the territorial defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a group of Russian occupiers together with their equipment. 15 730 36 Previously in trend: War

рф,армія,росія,окупанти,окупант There is no mass withdrawal of Russian troops from Kyiv and Chernihiv, - Ministry of Defense Despite the statements of the Russians in Istanbul to reduce the activity of the Russian Armed Forces in the Kyiv and Chernihiv areas, there is currently no withdrawal of Russian troops. The enemy did not give up trying to capture Kyiv and Chernihiv. 7 848 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Sailor Vitaliy Skakun blew up the Henichesky road bridge with him to slow down enemy Sailor Vitaliy Skakun blew up the Henichesky road bridge with him to slow down enemy's advance The engineer of a separate battalion, sailor Vitaliy Volodymyrovych Skakun, blew up the Henichesky Bridge and died. But he managed to slow down the enemy. 69 310 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Websites of Ministry of Defense, Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as PrivatBank, Oschadbank subject to DDOS attack – Information Security Center Websites of Ministry of Defense, Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as PrivatBank, Oschadbank subject to DDOS attack – Information Security Center The websites of the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine were subject to a DDOS attack on Tuesday evening, in addition to them, the state-owned PrivatBank and Oschadbank were also attacked, the press service of the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security has reported. 42 053 148 Incidents

Reznikov expects ban on Russian ships from entering world ports in response to blockade of Ukrainian ports Reznikov expects ban on Russian ships from entering world ports in response to blockade of Ukrainian ports Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov is counting on a tough reaction from the world community to Russia's blocking of the Black and Azov Seas under the pretext of exercises. 8 801 116 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Two US advisers start working in Ukraine Defense Ministry. PHOTO Two US advisers start working in Ukraine Defense Ministry. PHOTO On January 11, US advisers Chris Rizzo and Todd Brown joined the Directorate of Defense Policy of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on a permanent basis. 10 885 39 Previously in trend: War

First serial military transport aircraft An-178-100R presented in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS First serial military transport aircraft An-178-100R presented in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS The first serial military transport aircraft An-178-100R was presented at the Antonov state enterprise in Kyiv. 27 655 164 Previously in trend: War

Women Liable For Military Service Must Register Before 2023. LIST Women Liable For Military Service Must Register Before 2023. LIST Women liable for military service must be registered before the end of 2022. 41 163 128 Ukrainian Politics

Ministry of Defense launched investigation of Butusov video Ministry of Defense launched investigation of Butusov video The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine condemns the publication of materials that may threaten the lives of Ukrainian servicemen and the information security of the country. 18 629 128 Previously in trend: Butusov case

Defense Minister Taran tenders resignation - Govt rep in Rada. ВИДЕО Defense Minister Taran tenders resignation - Govt rep in Rada. ВИДЕО Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran has submitted his resignation letter, government spokesman in the Verkhovna Rada Taras Melnychuk has said. 6 711 33 Previously in trend: New Cabinet War

Ministry of Defense will be headed by Reznikov, - Butusov Ministry of Defense will be headed by Reznikov, - Butusov President Volodymyr Zelenskyi agreed on the candidacy of the new Minister of Defense. This is Oleksii Reznikov, the current Vice Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine. 65 477 302 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Donbas update: Russian mercenaries breach ceasefire three times on Aug 15 Donbas update: Russian mercenaries breach ceasefire three times on Aug 15 Ukraine military reported three ceasefire violations by enemy forces in the Joint Forces Operation zone over the past 24 hours, August 15. 730 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Five ceasefire violations recorded in eastern Ukraine Five ceasefire violations recorded in eastern Ukraine Over the past day, August 12, five ceasefire violations by the armed formations of the Russian Federation were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine. 1 315 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Occupiers violate ceasefire in JFO area nine times Occupiers violate ceasefire in JFO area nine times Over the past day, August 3, nine ceasefire violations by Russian-occupation troops were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine. 1 297 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Rapid Trident 2021 could involve 6,000 military from 15 countries Rapid Trident 2021 could involve 6,000 military from 15 countries A final conference on the planning of Ukrainian-U.S. Rapid Trident 2021 command and staff exercises involving troops kicked off at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center of the Hetman Petro Sahaidachny National Academy of Land Forces. 2 164 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Nine ceasefire violations recorded in eastern Ukraine Nine ceasefire violations recorded in eastern Ukraine Over the past day, July 29, nine ceasefire violations by Russian occupiers were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine. 1 446 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Occupiers violate ceasefire near Vodiane Occupiers violate ceasefire near Vodiane Russian-occupation forces continue to ignore the agreements reached within the Trilateral Contact Group in order to further accuse the Ukrainian side of violating the ceasefire. 1 033 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian military gets first Turkish Bayraktar UAV complex Ukrainian military gets first Turkish Bayraktar UAV complex The Ukrainian Navy has received the first complex of Bayraktar Tactical Block 2 (TB2) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), according to the press service of the Ministry of Defense. 12 739 59 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ten ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area today Ten ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area today Today, the Russian-occupation forces have violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine 10 times. 748 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Twenty-six ceasefire violations recorded in eastern Ukraine Twenty-six ceasefire violations recorded in eastern Ukraine Over the past day, 26 ceasefire violations by the armed formations of the Russian Federation were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine. 1 995 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Fourteen ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area Fourteen ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area Over the past day, June 21, fourteen ceasefire violations by the Russian-occupation troops were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine. 1 476 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Estonia to donate 900,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to other countries, including Ukraine Estonia to donate 900,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to other countries, including Ukraine The Estonian government has decided to donate 900,000 unused doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to other countries, both through COVAX and directly to the Eastern Partnership countries. 1 038 13 Previously in trend: Coronavirus from China

Defense Ministry to transfer three hotels in Kyiv, Lviv, Kryvy Rih for privatization Defense Ministry to transfer three hotels in Kyiv, Lviv, Kryvy Rih for privatization The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will transfer from its portfolio of assets three hotels in Kyiv, Lviv and Kryvy Rih to the State Property Fund (SPF) for further privatization, Deputy Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko has said. 2 358 23 Ukrainian Politics

Russia delivered artillery and small arms to occupied areas of eastern Ukraine in May – intelligence Russia delivered artillery and small arms to occupied areas of eastern Ukraine in May – intelligence In May, the command of the Russian occupation forces delivered new batches of weapons and ammunition to non-government-controlled territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 1 482 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Journalist Butusov Decides To Resign As Adviser To Defense Minister Journalist Butusov Decides To Resign As Adviser To Defense Minister Journalist Yurii Butusov decided to resign as an adviser on a voluntary basis to Defense Minister Andrii Taran. 18 390 130 Ukrainian Politics

Taran: we hope seriousness of Ukraine Taran: we hope seriousness of Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic intentions to be taken into account at NATO summit on June 14 Ukraine expects that the NATO summit on June 14 will take into account the seriousness of its Euro-Atlantic intentions, Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran said. 925 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier wounded in Donbas – ministry Ukrainian soldier wounded in Donbas – ministry A Ukrainian soldier was wounded as a result of shelling by Russian-occupation forces in Donbas on Friday, the Defense Ministry of Ukraine said on the website. 1 454 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Prototypes of Neptune system handed over to Ukrainian Navy – Defense Ministry. PHOTOS Prototypes of Neptune system handed over to Ukrainian Navy – Defense Ministry. PHOTOS Prototypes of the Ukrainian coastal missile system with Neptune anti-ship missiles were transferred to the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Monday, March 15, the information and press department of the Ministry of Defense said. 13 343 54 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine