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The Defense Ministry of Ukraine is transforming military registration through the innovative Reserve+ app, enabling remote military enlistment to streamline processes and eliminate paperwork. This advancement aligns with broader efforts by the Defense Ministry to modernize operations, including the codification of new electronic warfare systems by TAF Industries and the introduction of strategic missile defenses in Belarus as a counter to Western policies. Moreover, the Ministry plans significant changes to medical fitness criteria for servicemembers, aiming to enhance enlistment standards. These developments underscore the Defense Ministry's commitment to technological and strategic innovation in military preparedness and personnel management, reflecting more significant trends of modernization within Ukraine's defense sector.

What is the Reserve+ app introduced by the Defense Ministry?

The Reserve+ app is an innovative digital platform developed by Ukraine's Defense Ministry to facilitate military registration. It allows eligible citizens to register remotely for military service without needing paperwork or in-person visits to Territorial Recruitment Centers. This initiative modernizes military processes by offering convenience and efficiency, reflecting a broader trend of digital transformation within the military sector.

How is Belarus responding to Western policies according to its Defense Ministry?

The Belarus Defense Ministry has stated that deploying Russia's Oreshnik missile system on Belarusian territory is a strategic deterrence measure in response to what it perceives as Western aggression. The move is part of Belarus' broader strategic policy aimed at counterbalancing military threats, aligning closely with Russia's military strategies in the region.

What changes is the Defense Ministry proposing for fitness for military service?

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry plans to revise medical criteria that determine military service eligibility. The proposed changes intend to narrow the list of conditions that render individuals unfit for service. This initiative aims to increase enlistment possibilities by adjusting standards to better match the current physical and medical needs of military operations, expanding the pool of eligible applicants.

What is the significance of the DOT-Chain Defence platform?

The DOT-Chain Defence platform is a digital marketplace used by Ukraine's Defense Ministry to procure military equipment such as drones and electronic warfare systems. It facilitates direct purchases from manufacturers, reducing delivery times and costs. This platform marks a significant shift towards digitizing military procurement processes, reflecting a trend of integrating technology to enhance defense capabilities efficiently.

What are the recent procurement initiatives by the Defense Ministry?

Recent procurement initiatives by the Defense Ministry include a substantial increase in funding for drones through the DOT-Chain Defence system, with an additional UAH 2.1 billion allocated for this purpose. The ministry also adopted new drone components and innovations in electronic warfare systems. These initiatives align with the overall strategy to enhance military capabilities and preparedness through advanced technology solutions.

How does the Defense Ministry contribute to human rights accountability within military units?

In response to allegations of misconduct, such as those reported from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia," the Defense Ministry actively investigates claims of human rights violations and abuse within military ranks. This accountability measure involves inspections and assessments to ensure adherence to proper conduct and to protect service members' rights, demonstrating the ministry's commitment to maintaining ethical standards in the armed forces.

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49 Ukrainian citizens are released from Russian captivity 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. 1 303 3 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilization deferral

The 49th recruitment centre of the Ukrainian army has opened in Boryspil 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. 1 437 6

Ukrainian robotic complex Gulliver is adopted for service 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. 4 257 4

Reports through Army Plus: how many military submitted reports in a week 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. 938 14

Umierov 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. 399 1

Vidmak drones are authorized for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine 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. 2 472 14

Test site for demining technologies 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. 1 090 3

Umierov 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. 4 106 55

Products for the Armed Forces of Ukraine 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. 830 5

Vehicles for the military 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. 1 776 14

Drones and EWs are needed for 155th mechanised brigade "Anna of Kyiv" 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. 4 792 21

Ukraine automates drones with AI for effective defense 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. 2 205 10

More than 44 billion will be spent on purchase of FPV drones 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. 1 312 31 Previously in trend: Defense

Support from Estonia 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. 417 0

Ministry of Defense on reports to Army+ 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. 1 402 6

Formation of corps in Armed Forces is being considered by General Staff 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. 2 115 9

Ministry of Defense on Contract 18-24: it will help to carry out rotations at the front 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. 5 178 9

Military support service 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. 2 373 7

Umierov 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. 1 495 3

Contract for 18-24 year olds: The Ministry of Defense told about combat positions 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. 5 987 32

Spextr robotic complex 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. 2 137 2

afu 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. 25 476 23

Contract 18-24: The Ministry of Defense told about the conditions for volunteer fighters 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. 13 219 41

Foreigners will undergo polygraph tests to serve in Ukrainian army 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. 1 078 14

The contract is for 18-24 volunteer fighters: The Ministry of Defense explained the cash payment 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. 7 023 68

Contract 18-24 for 1 year: The Ministry of Defence launches a new format of voluntary service 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. 14 605 204

recruitment center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 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. 1 368 5

Ukrainian Armed Forces to receive domestic BATON drones 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. 4 563 19

Ministry of Defence outlines priorities for 2025 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. 1 867 11 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

Havryliuk spoke about providing the Ukrainian Armed Forces with drones at front 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. 2 472 19

Automatic extension of deferments has been launched in Reserve+ 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. 12 990 24

New Deputies of the Minister of Defense - Churkin and Moisiuk General Moisiuk and Captain Churkin appointed as Umierov’s deputies The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed new deputy ministers of defense of Ukraine. 7 040 18

Drones are replacing missiles 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. 1 454 6

Russian losses on Siverskyi direction 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. 2 104 38

grenade launcher 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. 3 001 2

Ministry of Defence codifies new Ukrainian ZEUS and HADES drones for the Armed Forces 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. 3 627 18

Ministry of Defense codified Ukrainian robotic combat complex on a tracked platform with a Browning 12.7 machine gun — Droid TW 12.7 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. 2 861 10

The Ministry of Defense authorized the use of the Gimli ground robotic complex Ministry of Defense has authorized use of Gimli ground robotic system in Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for use in the Defence Forces a line of Gimli ground robotic systems (GMS) capable of performing evacuation tasks and transporting ammunition. 3 096 9

Combat helmets 10 samples of combat helmets approved according to highest international standards - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO As of February 2025, the Ministry of Defence has approved 10 prototype ballistic helmets for use in the Armed Forces and the State Special Transport Service that meet the highest international protection standards. 4 817 13

MMC for limitedly fit Deadline for passing MMC for those with limited fitness will be postponed until 5 June. Draft law is at final stage of consideration in Rada, - Ministry of Defence The draft law that provides for the extension of the period of military medical commission for persons with limited fitness for military service is currently at the final stage of consideration in parliament. 2 576 16

deminers Ukrainian deminers cleared over 8,700 hectares of de-occupied territories in January - Ministry of Defense In January 2025, the demining units of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine carried out a large-scale clearance of the de-occupied territories from explosive devices. 469 4

Ministry of Defense Ministry of Defense assured that situation around DPA did not affect supply of weapons to AFU The Ministry of Defense assured that the situation around the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) did not affect the quality of weapons supplies to the AFU. 760 20

Ministry of Defense, NATO Ukraine gained associate membership in NATO Reserve Officers Organization - Defense Ministry Ukraine has gained associate membership in the world's largest organization of NATO reserve officers - the Confédération Interalliée des Officiers de Réserve (CIOR). 1 236 12

Ukrainian UAV "Hromylo" Ukrainian UAV "Hromylo" is authorized for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ukrainian-made Hromylo unmanned aerial vehicle has been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 7 394 12

The Ministry of Defense commented on the situation with the DPA Bezrukova’s contract with DPA expires today, it will not be extended - Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense has announced that Maryna Bezrukova's contract with the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) is coming to an end today. 8 324 60

Finland Finland will provide Ukraine with a military assistance package worth almost 200 million euros - country’s Ministry of Defense Finland has decided to provide the 27th package of military assistance to Ukraine worth about 200 million euros. 771 3 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine

Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice to consider complaint of Ministry of Defence on Bezrukova’s return to post of head of DPA The Ministry of Defence has filed a complaint to the Ministry of Justice regarding the return of Maryna Bezrukova to the post of head of the State Enterprise "Defence Procurement Agency". 3 691 27

The conflict between the Ministry of Defense and the DPA: Stefanishyna voices NATO’s position Key NATO requirement is that DPA and DOT must remain operational. Otherwise, this will have negative impact on cooperation – Stefanishyna Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense must resolve the existing issues in the operation of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) and the State Operator For Non-Lethal Acquisition (DOT) by the end of February. Otherwise, this will have a negative impact on further cooperation with NATO and the EU. 2 186 21

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