Defense Ministry

Ukraine and NATO sign cooperation agreement. PHOTOS On April 27, 2015 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) signed an agreement on cooperation and support at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels. 27.04.15 22:17 36 856 123 Ukrainian Politics

Center of psycho-physical rehabilitation for soldiers to open near Kyiv – Defense Ministry On April 27, the country's first medical center of the psychological and physical rehabilitation for Ukrainian soldiers who were affected during the fighting in the Eastern Ukraine will open in the territory of the Irpin military hospital in the Kyiv region. 24.04.15 11:55 3 283 29 Ukrainian Politics

Terror threat grows in Ukraine with increased activity of subversive groups – Defense Minister The threat of terrorist acts in Ukraine is growing. 21.04.15 17:47 10 785 33 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine

Preparations for fifth wave of mobilization commence in Ukraine - General Staff With the fourth wave of mobilization coming to an end, Ukraine began preparations for the fifth, the head of the General Staff of Ukrainian armed forces Viktor Muzhenko said. 20.04.15 15:11 145 893 433 Ukrainian Politics

300 Ukrainian soldiers held captive by terrorists, some were transferred to Russia - negotiators The total of 300 Ukrainians remain captive by the pro-Russian terrorists, some of them have been transferred to the Russian Federation. 15.04.15 11:05 25 075 180 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Defense Minister authorized volunteers to check nutritional conditions in Ukrainian military units and training fields Stepan Poltorak initiated creation of a working group from among the volunteer troops in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine to check nutritional conditions of the Ukrainian military in all military units and training grounds of the Ukrainian Army. 14.04.15 10:36 9 074 88 Ukrainian Politics

Defense Ministry ‘supply managers’ to pass lie detector test Employees of depots and warehouses of the Ministry of Defense will pass an extraordinary re-evaluation and a polygraph test by decision of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak. 08.04.15 21:52 8 501 65 Incidents

Russian militants were not able to restore railway junction in Debaltseve - Defense Ministry The terrorists were unable to restore the Debaltseve railway junction. 07.04.15 22:37 80 499 191 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"We could save nearly 70 million hryvnia, if we tank up the equipment just at gas stations" – MP Vinnyk on scandalous purchase of fuel for Defense Ministry Verkhovna Rada deputy from Poroshenko bloc, Secretary of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense Ivan Vinnyk accuses the Defense Ministry of paying an unreasonably high price for diesel. 07.04.15 18:08 45 832 140 Economics

Yarosh appointed Advisor to Chief of Staff of Ukrainian armed forces. PHOTOS Viktor Muzhenko and head of Ukrainian Volunteer Corps Dmytro Yarosh agreed to the latter’s appointment as advisor to the Chief of Staff. 06.04.15 11:08 185 809 964 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine significantly increases defense spending in order to preserve its independence - Poroshenko The president announced that Ukraine significantly increased budget financing of its defense sector in current year. 31.03.15 16:07 11 771 130 Ukrainian Politics

More than 5,000 soldiers injured in battles in the ATO area - Defense Ministry More than 5,000 soldiers have been injured since the beginning of hostilities in the anti-terrorist operation area. 31.03.15 17:09 2 326 17 Incidents

Yarosh offers to dissolve the General Staff for a week and replace generals by officers from the front The leader of the Right sector, Verkhovna Rada deputy Dmytro Yarosh is sure that it is necessary to dissolve the General Staff first to start the creation of a brand new army. 30.03.15 11:20 145 738 772 Ukrainian Politics

Russian terrorists handed over 22 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers from Donetsk airport - Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense has taken away 22 bodies of heroes today who were killed in the Donetsk airport. 28.03.15 00:11 45 651 338 Incidents

2,000 conscripts trained at a field near Kyiv. VIDEO Almost 2,000 of conscripted soldiers from all around Ukraine learn theory and practice of the war combat. 27.03.15 11:35 21 927 102 Society

President proposed Yarosh position in Defense Ministry - Herashchenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko proposed the leader of the "Right Sector", MP Dmytro Yarosh to take up a post in the Ministry of Defense. 26.03.15 23:22 123 743 825 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko: In 2012, electronic database of recruits was destroyed by order of Defense Minister In 2012, by order of the Minister of Defense, the electronic database of recruits used by the military enlistment offices was destroyed. It was a part of the plan to destroy Ukraine. 26.03.15 18:59 67 868 217 Ukrainian Politics

Defense Ministry offered 128th brigade decommissioned equipment which is beyond repair in place of that destroyed at Debaltseve, volunteer says. PHOTOS The Ministry of Defense proposed the 128th mountain infantry brigade to accept written off equipment to replace the units lost in fighting at the Debaltseve bridgehead. At that, the Ministry suggests that the equipment, which is beyond repair, is to be restored by the brigade’s servicemen. 25.03.15 12:56 108 682 272 Ukrainian Politics

Defense Ministry lacks 677 million hryvnia for food for military personnel The personnel of the armed forces are lacking 677 million hryvnia for food supplies. 24.03.15 17:38 28 083 325 Previously in trend: Budget 2013

1,750 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in ATO – Defense Ministry A total of 1,750 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the ATO as of Feb. 1, 2015. 22.03.15 18:31 24 217 182 Ukrainian Politics

35,300 soldiers to be demobilized before May 1 - General Staff The servicemen, conscripted into the army for a special period during mobilization in accordance with the Presidential Decree of March 17, 2014 on the partial mobilization, will be demobilized. 20.03.15 14:36 14 888 95 Incidents

NATO PA Secretary General refutes statement of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry and confirmes that official Kyiv impedes cooperation with Alliance During the meeting with deputies of the Verkhovna Rada, Secretary General of NATO Parliamentary Assembly David Hobbs confirmed the lack of communication between NATO and the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. 13.03.15 16:53 271 972 615 Ukrainian Politics

MP Boryslav Bereza accused Defense Ministry of lies: “They used to lie before, and we have good reasons to believe NATO”. DOCUMENT The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and Ukraine’s Army Joint Staff attempted to disprove MP Boryslav Bereza’s statement of their reluctance to cooperate with NATO. The deputy himself dubbed the Defense Ministry’s statement a lie. 13.03.15 10:39 211 333 557 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian soldiers received first awards for terrorists’ equipment destruction - Ministry of Defense 128th Brigade soldiers received the first award of 85,000 hryvnia (about $3,270). 12.03.15 17:48 56 765 161 Ukrainian Politics

Defense Ministry’s main task is transition to new standard of combat readiness. The army is ready to defend Ukraine – Minister of Defense Poltorak One of the main problems that the Defense Ministry is faced with is the transition of the army to the new standards of military readiness. 12.03.15 15:36 21 909 111 Ukrainian Politics

Second stage of fourth wave of mobilization underway – Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine began the second stage of the fourth wave of mobilization. 10.03.15 16:19 130 216 677 Ukrainian Politics

ATO forces withdraw Grads from line of collision in Luhansk region. PHOTOS On Thursday, March 5 the removal of rocket-artillery battalions of the Ukrainian military armed with multiple rocket launchers BM-21 Grad to the distance assigned by the Minsk agreement took place in the Luhansk region. 06.03.15 01:28 31 036 221 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian army finishing 100-mm weapons withdrawal in Donbas - Defense Ministry According to the Defense Ministry report, Ukrainian army is finishing the withdrawal of weapons of 100-mm caliber and more from the contact line in the Donbas. 03.03.15 18:26 10 785 152 Society

Ukrainian army will continue withdrawal of heavy weapons. There are enough forces along the contact line to repel attacks – Defense Ministry Today the armed forces of Ukraine will continue withdrawal of heavy weapons from the demarcation line in the Donbas. 27.02.15 11:06 24 565 225 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Defense Ministry denies appointment of Yanukovych ally Rotova as director of Defense Ministry department The Ukrainian Defense Ministry refuted the information on the appointment of Yanukovych’s ally Aliona Rotova the director of the capital construction department 25.02.15 18:40 18 606 91 Ukrainian Politics

Yanukovych ally Aliona Rotova to head Ministry of Defense construction department: "I have always been and will be a member of the Party of Regions" Former leader of the Party of Regions in the Kherson region and head of the electoral headquarters of the party's elections HQ was appointed Acting Director of the Capital Construction Department of the Defense Ministry. 25.02.15 14:13 179 654 654 World

Ukrainian Defense Ministry submitted the U.S. officials with updated list of required arms - Biriukov Ukraine is actively negotiating with the United States on weapons supplies. 17.02.15 15:37 103 422 225 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants revealed another proof of Russian presence in Donbas. PHOTOS The terrorists physically prove the presence of Russian weapons in the Donbas. 14.02.15 15:41 245 044 297 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Terrorists were given task to raise the flag over Debaltseve and Mariupol by Feb. 15 – Defense Ministry The militants were given a task to establish control over Debaltseve and Mariupol by Feb. 15. That is, before the parties shall cease fire. 13.02.15 15:14 272 623 252 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Eight Ukrainian soldiers killed in Kramatorsk shelling by Russian troops. PHOTOS Eight servicemen were killed as a result of yesterday's bombardment of Kramatorsk by Russian terrorists using MRLS Smerch. 11.02.15 13:18 69 209 86 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Militants killed near Debaltseve had Russian IDs. PHOTO Two militants killed near Debaltseve carried documents confirming their Russian citizenship. 08.02.15 16:53 334 566 809 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian soldiers captured Russian Shmel infantry flame throwers near Ridkodub village. PHOTOS A clash of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the militants happened two nights ago near the village of Ridkodub. 08.02.15 12:14 258 336 652 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Defense Ministry reported on mobilization progress: 50% of recruits are already being trained, 95% of draft notices are sent. PHOTOS The schedule of posting orders distribution is 95% fulfilled and more than a half of recruits have been already sent to training. 03.02.15 20:36 96 074 258 Incidents

15 soldiers killed and 30 injured over the past 24 hours 30 Ukrainian soldiers were wounded and 15 killed in the ATO area within the past 24 hours. 31.01.15 13:00 66 031 266 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko approves additional measures to ensure partial mobilization President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed a decree on additional measures to ensure the holding of partial mobilization in 2015. 30.01.15 18:07 149 953 180 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine negotiates with foreign governments on provision of lethal weapons - Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense is carrying out negotiations with foreign governments on supplies of lethal weapons. 29.01.15 16:05 61 730 158 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Defense Ministry increased service pay for soldiers and introduced rewards for each destroyed militants’ piece of equipment Ukrainian soldiers will start receiving increased service pay. This decision was made today at a meeting of the government. 28.01.15 21:47 156 357 858 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko’s Administration announces fulfillment of mobilization plan Administration of the President declares complete fulfillment of the mobilization plan. 27.01.15 17:52 87 606 130 Ukrainian Politics

Special operation of Ukrainian Army destroys terrorists’ aviation The terrorists continue to suffer substantial losses in manpower and equipment. 27.01.15 14:41 363 982 831 Incidents

60% of potential recruits received draft notices - Ministry of Defense Currently, 62% of persons subject to mobilization, received notifications of mobilization. 23.01.15 23:57 117 591 464 Ukrainian Politics

Stir-up about mobilization on social networks is the work of Russian special services, SBU says The Security Service of Ukraine believes that the pumping of the situation with the mobilization on social networks, particularly in Vkontakte (VK) network is staged by the Russian security services. 23.01.15 21:58 77 982 471 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers destroyed terrorist battalion in Donetsk region killing over 50 militants The Armed Forces of Ukraine defeated a battalion of militants in the course of fighting in Opytne and Vodiane villages of the Donetsk region. 23.01.15 20:21 179 610 550 Ukrainian Politics

Battle near the Donetsk airport continues. Part of the buildings and territory is under the Armed Forces’ control. Six ‘Cyborgs’ killed in the past 24 hours Fierce clashes around the Donetsk city airport continue. Some of the buildings and part of the airport are under the Ukrainian troops’ control. 22.01.15 10:43 67 428 223 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport