Defense Ministry

Fine for violation of military registration can be paid in "Reserve+" – Ministry of Defense Ukrainians will be able to pay fines for violations of military registration online through the Reserve+ app. 11.03.25 18:29 3 474 28 Previously in trend: Fine for non-compliance with military registration

Ministry of Defence and IRIS-T manufacturer sign memorandum that provides for threefold increase in missiles and air defence systems supply The Ministry of Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Diehl Defence, the manufacturer of the IRIS-T system, which is an important part of Ukraine's air defence shield. 10.03.25 09:33 3 584 28 Previously in trend: Cooperation between Ministry of Defence and Diehl Defence

More than 5,500 women serve at front line - Ministry of Defense More than 5,500 female servicewomen are currently serving on the front line. 08.03.25 14:57 1 348 14 Previously in trend: Women in AFU

Havryliuk and Haider joined Supervisory Board of Defense Procurement Agency – Ministry of Defense The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved new members of the Supervisory Board of the Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense - Ivan Havryliuk and Stanislav Haider. 07.03.25 19:59 3 328 4 Previously in trend: DPA’s Supervisory Board

"Either for everyone or for no one." Third Assault Brigade commented on "Contract 18-24" The Third Assault Brigade also criticised the Ministry of Defence's project "Contract 18-24", which many servicemen had previously called unfair and discriminatory. 05.03.25 15:31 78 135 29 Previously in trend: Criticism of Ministry of Defence’s "Contract 18-24" project

Russia used chemical munitions 6.9 thousand times over 3 years - Ministry of Defence Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, more than 6,900 cases of the use of ammunition containing hazardous chemicals by the Russian occupiers have been confirmed. 05.03.25 15:03 320 0 Previously in trend: use of prohibited chemical weapons

Almost UAH 500 billion to support army: Ministry of Defense modernizes defense procurement The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is modernizing defense procurement in accordance with the best Euro-Atlantic practices and in order to strengthen cooperation with NATO in this area. 05.03.25 14:39 4 309 9 Previously in trend: defense procurement

Defense Forces set up system for analyzing combat experience – Ministry of Defense The Defense Forces have created a system for analyzing combat experience - the SIE (Study and Implementation of Experience) portal. The system makes it possible to adapt tactics, training programs and modernize weapons in accordance with the challenges of war. 04.03.25 21:35 1 257 10 Previously in trend: A system for analyzing combat experience in the AFU

Ukrainian Armed Forces to receive new Ukrainian-made NORD kamikaze drones – Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the use of Ukrainian-made NORD unmanned aerial systems in the Armed Forces. 04.03.25 17:16 3 103 4 Previously in trend: Production of drones

Number of combat clashes on front decreased in February. However, number of airstrikes increased - Ministry of Defense. INFOGRAPHICS In February, 3,274 combat engagements were recorded, compared to 5,087 in January. Also, in the last month of winter, Russian tactical aviation dropped more than 3,522 UAVs. In January, the occupiers used about 2,400 guided aerial bombs. 01.03.25 12:46 557 0 Previously in trend: The situation at the front in February

Ukraine’s demining units cleared over 5,000 hectares of land in February – Ministry of Defense In February 2025, demining units of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine successfully cleared 5,351.5 hectares of land from explosive ordnance, including 5,211.9 hectares of agricultural land. 28.02.25 16:37 276 1 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories

Civilians who have been held in captivity are entitled to mobilization deferral – Defense Ministry Civilians who were held in Russian captivity are eligible for a mobilization deferral. 28.02.25 16:18 1 241 3 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilization deferral

Ukrainian Army recruitment center has opened in Boryspil: it is 49th in Ukraine. PHOTOS A recruitment centre for the Ukrainian army was opened in Boryspil, the fourth in Kyiv region and the 49th in Ukraine. 27.02.25 17:19 1 326 6

Ukrainian robotic complex ’Gulliver’ has been accepted into service – Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has announced the acceptance of the Gulliver universal ground robotic system into service. 27.02.25 15:14 4 125 4

Over week, Ministry of Defense received more than 300 applications for returning from AWOL through "Army+" During the week, more than 300 servicemen who went AWOL filed applications to return to the army through the Army+ application. 26.02.25 15:54 866 14

Ammunition, air defense and investments in defense industry: Umierov discusses Ukraine’s defense needs with partner countries Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umierov took part in an international meeting via video link that brought together representatives of the E5 countries (Poland, Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom), the Nordic-Baltic Eight, the Netherlands, the EU, and NATO. During the meeting, the Minister outlined Ukraine's key defense needs. 25.02.25 18:13 339 1

Vidmak drones are authorized for use in AFU – Ministry of Defense The "Vidmak" ("Witcher") unmanned aerial vehicle system was codified and authorized for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 25.02.25 15:51 2 355 14

Location of training ground for testing demining technologies with use of AI determined, - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense, together with its partners, has identified a site where a testing ground for the latest demining technologies, including those using artificial intelligence, will be created. 24.02.25 15:54 1 002 3

Ukraine has alternative to Starlink systems, - Umierov Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that there is an alternative to the Starlink system. The minister promised more details about it later. 23.02.25 16:49 4 017 55

Digital control of products for AFU is being implemented – Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is introducing a new system of control over the supply of canned food for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 21.02.25 18:28 747 5

Vehicles received by military as humanitarian aid can be refueled and repaired at expense of military units – Ministry of Defense The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended paragraph 16 of the Regulation on the Procedure for Accounting, Storage, Writing off, and Use of Military Property in the Armed Forces, allowing military units to decommission property used for the maintenance of vehicles received by military personnel as humanitarian aid. 21.02.25 17:59 1 665 14

Ministry of Defence should immediately take measures to unblock procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare systems for military units, - Public Anti-Corruption Council The Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Ministry of Defence demands that the Ministry immediately take measures to unblock the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare for military units. 21.02.25 08:45 4 669 21

Ministry of Defense launches new model for providing Armed Forces with UAVs, in particular, introduces DOT-Chain system in procurement The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is introducing a new model for providing drones. The Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) has presented manufacturers with new rules of interaction between the state, the army and business. 20.02.25 21:59 2 120 10

Over UAH 44 billion to be allocated for purchase of FPV drones, including fibre optics - Defence Ministry In 2025, the Ministry of Defence plans to allocate more than UAH 44 billion for the purchase of FPV drones, including fibre-optic drones. 20.02.25 11:58 1 230 31 Previously in trend: Defense

Estonian security support priorities for 2025: military goods and services and IT Coalition Deputy Minister of Defense Serhii Boiev discussed with the Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense Kaimo Kuusk the planning of assistance for 2025 and the priority needs of Ukraine. 19.02.25 19:43 354 0

Ministry of Defense: 190,000 electronic reports have already been submitted to military through "Army+" The soldiers of the 82nd separate airborne assault brigade of Bukovyna are among the top 10 in terms of using the Army+ application. 19.02.25 18:55 1 339 6

Issue of approval of corps commanders will be worked out in the General Staff, - Ministry of Defence There are no delays in the approval of the corps commanders announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The process is not being slowed down. 18.02.25 11:11 2 034 9

Volunteer contract fighters aged 18-24 to help rotate troops at frontline – Ministry of Defense Contract soldiers aged 18 to 24 will make it possible to rotate Ukrainian soldiers who are tired of combat operations. 17.02.25 17:05 5 097 9

Ministry of Defense launches support service for military The Ministry of Defense has received the green light to launch military support services. Order No. 59 of January 29, 2025, on the launch of the support service for the military and their families has passed a legal examination and was registered by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine. 17.02.25 16:13 2 245 7

Ukraine and European defense holding company discuss joint production of 155 mm ammunition At the Munich Security Conference, we are working on the development of the Ukrainian defense industry. A meeting was held with the heads of KNDS France and KNDS Deutschland, one of the largest European defense holdings, KNDS. 15.02.25 16:59 1 432 3

Contract servicemen aged 18-24 will hold only combat positions – Defense Ministry Men between the ages of 18 and 24 who sign a contract to join the army will only hold combat positions. However, volunteer fighters may be refused to sign it due to health problems. 13.02.25 16:59 5 925 32

New Spextr ground robots approved for use in Defence Forces - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the use of Spextr ground robotic systems of various modifications in the units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 13.02.25 14:09 2 058 2

To facilitate work of commanders and combat units: Ministry of Defence is deploying ’Impulse’ military recording system The ‘Impulse’ system will be used to keep records of military personnel in Ukraine. It is intended to facilitate the work of commanders and military units. 12.02.25 19:09 25 394 23

Ministry of Defense on "Contract 18-24": There is certain rush of volunteer fighters Ukrainian citizens who will join the Defense Forces under the Contract 18-24 program will perform combat missions on the front line for about six months. 12.02.25 15:45 13 145 41

Foreign military personnel in Ukrainian army will be tested using polygraph - Ministry of Defense Foreigners and stateless persons wishing to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service, and the National Guard will undergo a psychophysiological polygraph examination. 12.02.25 13:15 976 14

Volunteer fighters under 25 who signed contract with AFU under new conditions will be able to receive UAH 1 million - Defense Ministry Soldiers of private, sergeant, and non-commissioned officer ranks who joined the Defense Forces under the age of 25 before the new contract terms of the Ministry of Defense took effect are also entitled to a cash reward of UAH 1 million. 12.02.25 08:13 6 899 68

Project "Contract 18-24" for UAH 1 million and year of service: Ministry of Defence invites volunteer fighters to join AFU. INFOGRAPHICS On 11 February, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine officially launched the Contract 18-24 project, a voluntary initiative for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are ready to join the Defence Forces for one year. Among the bonuses for young people is the right to travel abroad after a year of service. 11.02.25 21:18 14 431 204

More than 8,000 citizens have applied to join the Armed Forces through recruitment centers - Ministry of Defense Since the start of the Ukrainian army recruitment centers in February 2024, 39,488 citizens have received consultations. 8 ,300 people have started the process of registration for military service. 10.02.25 21:38 1 293 5

Ukrainian-made BATON drone approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense has codified and authorized the use of domestically produced BATON unmanned aerial systems in the units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 10.02.25 14:25 4 432 19

Ministry of Defence on plans for 2025: Focus on new missiles and missile defence system The Ministry of Defence has called the use of long-range weapons one of the key elements in reducing Russia's military potential. 10.02.25 11:57 1 787 11 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

AFU are already receiving about 200 thousand drones to front every month - Ministry of Defense In 2025, the level of provision of the Ukrainian military with unmanned systems, including FPV drones, increased. Now this figure is about 200 thousand units per month. 09.02.25 16:11 2 338 19

Automatic extension of deferments for certain categories of citizens has been launched in "Reserve+" – Ministry of Defense The "Reserve+" application has introduced automatic extension of deferments from mobilization for certain categories. 07.02.25 21:28 12 917 24

General Moisiuk and Captain Churkin appointed as Umierov’s deputies The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed new deputy ministers of defense of Ukraine. 07.02.25 17:59 6 825 18

Russian losses exceed contract recruitment: more than 40,000 soldiers die in month - Defence Ministry In 2024, Russia lost more than 40,000 soldiers at the front every month, which exceeds the rate of recruitment. 07.02.25 12:40 1 986 38

Ukraine has increased production of long-range drones, which have become certain replacement for long-range missiles - Ministry of Defense Ukraine has significantly increased the production of domestic drones. In particular, long-range UAVs have to some extent replaced long-range missiles. 07.02.25 11:57 1 399 6

Ministry of Defense authorizes 7 more small arms for use in Armed Forces In January 2025, the Ministry of Defense codified and authorized seven samples of small arms and grenade launchers manufactured by European and American arms companies for use in the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 06.02.25 17:29 2 923 2

Ukrainian-made ZEUS and HADES drones approved for use in Armed Forces, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ukrainian-made ZEUS and HADES unmanned aerial systems were codified and approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 05.02.25 17:04 3 548 18

Ukraine deploys robotic units as part of combat brigades of Armed Forces of Ukraine - Umerov The Ukrainian Defense Forces are introducing innovative technologies to save our soldiers. The Ministry of Defense is launching a project that will allow the army to scale up the use of unmanned ground systems. 05.02.25 10:37 2 755 10