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In the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine, the arms and defense sectors witness significant updates in 2025. Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has approved over 100 new Ukrainian-made weapon systems, enhancing military capabilities. Simultaneously, reports indicate that Russia's artillery losses within the first 11 months surpass the entirety of the previous year's damage. Among the noteworthy tactical advances, Ukraine leverages drone technology, with various units successfully destroying Russian artillery and equipment using domestically produced systems. Additionally, significant financial allocations are being directed toward procuring advanced drones and military equipment to strengthen defense operations. Security forces continue to dismantle criminal efforts that undermine military effectiveness, exemplified by the exposure of embezzlement schemes with a proposed value of 15.5 million hryvnias.

What key developments in Ukrainian arms have been reported?

Ukraine has recently approved over 100 new domestically produced weapon systems to enhance its defense efforts. This move represents a significant development in bolstering military capabilities, as these systems have been integrated into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, significantly increasing the country's defense readiness for ongoing and future challenges.

What recent losses has the Russian military experienced?

Recent reports reveal that the Russian military suffered significant losses in 2025, with their artillery systems experiencing higher attrition rates within the first 11 months compared to the entire previous year. The increased losses reflect ongoing pressure and strategic attacks from Ukrainian defense forces, highlighting the impact of military operations in the region.

How is Ukraine addressing procurement issues related to military parts?

Ukraine is actively addressing procurement-related challenges by uncovering and tackling fraudulent activities. The National Police recently exposed a criminal group involved in embezzling funds earmarked for spare parts and military equipment repairs. The exposure highlights Ukraine's commitment to maintaining transparency and accountability in defense procurement operations.

What role do drones play in Ukraine's defense strategy?

Drones play a critical role in Ukraine's defense strategy, offering advanced reconnaissance and strike capabilities. Various military units have effectively utilized drone technology to conduct precision attacks on Russian forces, destroying enemy logistics, equipment, and personnel. These advancements represent significant strategic gains for Ukraine's defense forces.

How has financial allocation supported Ukraine's defense initiatives?

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has made considerable financial commitments to reinforce its defense initiatives, notably allocating an additional UAH 1.9 billion for procuring drones and related equipment through the DOT-Chain Defence system. This substantial financial input underscores the priority placed on enhancing technological capabilities and sustaining long-term defense readiness.

What measures have been taken to streamline military property management?

Efforts to optimize military property management have led to recent amendments simplifying equipment and UAV write-off procedures. These changes aim to streamline administration processes, ensuring efficient management and updating of military assets, ultimately strengthening operational efficiency across Ukrainian defense efforts.

What has been the response to economic misconduct involving military resources?

The response to economic misconduct in Ukraine's military resource management has been proactive. Authorities have uncovered schemes involving the embezzlement of significant funds intended for military equipment, as demonstrated by the exposure of a fraudulent activity totaling 15.5 million hryvnias. This vigilance affirms Ukraine's stance on upholding integrity and resource allocation efficiency in its defense strategy.

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Батальйон Ахіллес отримав техніку Drones and truck delivered to Achilles battalion fighting near Kupiansk. VIDEO&PHOTOS During a trip to the Kharkiv region, the leader of the European Solidarity Party and the fifth president Petro Poroshenko handed over two hundred FPV drones, as well as day and night Mavics, Vanilla Sugar detectors, Shatro radar, and a truck equipped with a command post to the Achilles battalion. 2 684 21

Техніка від Порошенка FPV drones, equipment and EW worth million euros to be transferred to frontline. VIDEO+PHOTOS The leader of the European Solidarity party and the fifth president, Petro Poroshenko, has prepared another batch of equipment and drones for combat brigades and battalions. The cost of this convoy is 45 million hryvnias. 3 362 28

Ситуація на Півдні In south, Ukrainian troops destroyed 87 occupiers and 57 units of equipment over day Southern defense forces continue to conduct counter-battery operations. Over the past day, 10 enemy guns and 2 large-caliber mortars were destroyed. 230 1

У Маріуполі зафіксували велике перекидання військ РФ Large redeployment of Russian troops to front was spotted in Mariupol: columns were moving to Vremivsk direction. VIDEO On 13 October, a large redeployment of Russian invaders' manpower took place in the temporarily occupied Mariupol. Enemy trucks were moving in two columns in the direction of Vremivsk. 8 312 11 Previously in trend: War

Знищення російської техніки Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 668,930 people (+1,300 per day), 8,971 tanks, 19,410 artillery systems, 17,876 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 668,930 Russian invaders. 7 042 32 Previously in trend: War

Ліквідація військ РФ Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 667,630 people (+1,290 per day), 8,962 tanks, 19,381 artillery systems, 17,827 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 667,630 Russian invaders. 5 866 28

Новий автотранспорт у Силах оборони Since beginning of year, 175 models of motor vehicles have been approved for use in Defense Forces, 76 of them are of domestic production - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO In the first 9 months of 2024, the Ministry of Defence codified and authorized 175 vehicles for use in the Defence Forces, including 76 domestically produced vehicles. 2 948 3

Втрати окупантів за тиждень Over week, Defense Forces eliminated 8660 occupiers and destroyed 1540 pieces of weapons and military equipment For the week from 29 September to 6 October 2024, enemy losses amounted to about 8660 personnel, and 1540 pieces of weapons and military equipment were destroyed 493 0

Розвідники спалили російську Осу DIU intelligence officers burn Russian Wasp for $10 million. VIDEO Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Kryla special unit discovered and destroyed a Russian Wasp anti-aircraft missile system. 12 310 21

Зразки ОВТ вітчизняного виробництва More than 600 new models of domestically produced weapons and military equipment have been put into operation in Defense Forces since beginning of year, - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO Since the beginning of 2024, the Ministry of Defence has codified and put into service in the Defence Forces more than 900 models of weapons and military equipment, including more than 600 of domestic production. 3 115 5

Сили оборони за вересень ліквідували 38 130 військових РФ In September 2024, more than 38,000 Russian occupiers were eliminated. INFOGRAPHICS In September, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 38,130 Russian soldiers and destroyed more than 6,000 units of military equipment and weapons of the Russian Federation. 852 1 Previously in trend: War

Міноборони допустило до постачання у ЗСУ унікальний всюдихід-амфібію ТАХА TAKHA amphibious all-terrain vehicle has been approved for use in AFU - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the TAKHA all-terrain amphibious vehicle developed by Ukrainian engineers. 5 185 15

Канадський бронеавтомобіль Roshel Senator MRAP Canadian Roshel Senator MRAP armored vehicle has been approved for use in army - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The fleet of armoured vehicles of the Ukrainian army has been replenished with another model of armoured vehicles based on MRAP technology. The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the Roshel Senator MRAP armoured vehicle manufactured in Canada for use in the army. 6 416 36

Маріуполь Intensification of movement of enemy equipment to Vuhledar direction has been recorded - Andrikushchenko. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Mariupol and the surrounding settlements, the movement of Russian reserves towards Vuhledar has been rapidly intensified. A convoy of tracked military vehicles was spotted bypassing Mariupol to the north. 2 259 2

Знищення російської техніки Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 616,300 people (+1,350 per day), 8,592 tanks, 17,636 artillery systems, 16,760 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 616,300 Russian invaders since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. 6 104 15

Українська техніка Since beginning of this year, twice as many Ukrainian weapons have been authorized for operation in Armed Forces as in whole 2023 - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Over almost 8 months of this year, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorized for operation in the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine twice as many samples of Ukrainian-made weapons and military equipment as in the whole of last year. In 2023, this figure was more than 200 samples of domestic weapons and military equipment. 3 466 12

Денис Шмигаль We have first contracts when partners purchased Ukrainian equipment for Armed Forces, - Shmyhal Ukraine has the first contracts when partners purchased Ukrainian equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and continue to do so. 1 186 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Міноборони кодифікувало близько 20 моделей спеціальної автотехніки Ministry of Defence has codified about 20 models of vehicles for transport of bulk freight Since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion, the Ministry of Defence has codified and authorised about 20 models of specialised vehicles and vehicles designed to transport large-sized and heavy-tonnage cargo for the needs of the Armed Forces. 1 238 3

Україна попросила в країн НАТО різну техніку Ukraine urgently requests heavy construction, engineering and medical equipment from NATO Ukraine has asked NATO for international assistance. In particular, construction and medical equipment. 3 194 13

Окупанти перекидають до аеродрому Бельбек у Криму застарілу військову техніку Russians are transferring obsolete military equipment to Belbek airfield near Sevastopol. PHOTO Russian invaders move military equipment, including an old "Osa" air defence system, to the area of the "Belbek" airfield near the temporarily occupied Sevastopol 14 324 14 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Бронеавтомобіль Buffalo MPV Buffalo MPV, one of safest armored vehicles in world, is authorized for supply to AFU - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the Buffalo MPV armored engineering vehicle for supply to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This armored vehicle is called one of the safest in the world. 19 495 8

Міноборони отримує золото, срібло та платину зі знищеної техніки окупантів Gold, silver and platinum: Ministry of Defence received UAH 24.7 million from recycling of destroyed equipment In the first seven months of 2024, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine received UAH 24.7 million from the recycling of destroyed equipment, which replenished the state budget. 2 827 13

Генштаб 13.08.2024 Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 594,400 people (+1,240 per day), 8,476 tanks, 16,821 artillery systems, 16,402 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 593,160 Russian invaders since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. 6 871 25

Бронемашина із захистом від мін та засідок About 20 samples of armored vehicles with protection against mines and ambushes are approved for operational service in the army - Defense Ministry. PHOTO Since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for operational service in the armed forces about 20 models of armoured combat vehicles based on the MRAP principle. 4 068 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

спалений танк рф Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 589,700 people (+1,160 per day), 8,441 tanks, 16,605 artillery systems, 16,350 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 589,700 Russian invaders. 7 389 17 Previously in trend: War

спалений танк рф Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 582,910 people (+1,150 per day), 8,411 tanks, 16,276 artillery systems, 16,255 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 582,910 Russian invaders. 7 741 19

Бронетехніка в ЗСУ Five armored vehicles have been approved for operational service since beginning of year - Ministry of Defense In the first half of 2024, the Ministry of Defense codified and approved five models of armored vehicles for various purposes for operational service in the troops. 3 547 4

Кодифікація нових зразків ОВТ Procedure for codifying weapons has been simplified as much as possible for manufacturers: Only 5 documents are required - Ministry of Defense Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Russia, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has prepared a number of proposals to optimize organizational processes and improve the regulatory framework, which is associated with the huge need of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for weapons and military equipment. 1 109 4

Знищення російської техніки Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 570,120 people (+1,140 per day), 363 aircraft, 8,302 tanks, 15,759 artillery systems, 16,013 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 570,120 Russian invaders. 6 802 20

Спеціальна легка автомототехніка в ЗСУ More than 20 models of special light vehicles have been put into service in Armed Forces of Ukraine since beginning of year - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Since the beginning of 2024, the Ministry of Defence has codified and put into service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine more than 20 models of special light vehicles designed for cross-country travel and waterborne tasks. 2 336 1

У Росії закінчуються запаси озброєнь радянських часів Russia is running out of huge Soviet-era arms stockpiles - Economist Russia has decommissioned its Soviet-era weapons, but up to 70 per cent of the old tanks have not been moved, and the rest have been laundered and passed off as new. According to most intelligence estimates, Russia lost about 3,000 tanks and 5,000 other armoured vehicles in the first two years of the war. 24 417 70 Previously in trend: War

техніка US-made Caterpillar heavy machinery is being supplied to Russia to circumvent sanctions - media Despite the sanctions, the equipment of the American company Caterpillar continues to enter the Russian Federation. 7 123 15

Головнокомандувач ЗСУ Олександр Сирський AFU combat units will have more robotic and unmanned systems - Syrskyi. PHOTOS Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced that a decision on the use of robotic platforms was being prepared jointly with the Ministry of Defence. 3 419 13 Previously in trend: War

Знищення російської техніки Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 554,510 people (+1,100 per day), 8,180 tanks, 15,051 artillery systems, 15,715 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 554,510 Russian invaders. 6 077 10 Previously in trend: War

гур ударив по об’єктах РФ Enemy’s logistics center in Debaltseve and R-330Zh "Zhitel" obstacle station in Novoluhanske were hit - DIU. PHOTO On 6 July 2024, intelligence officers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine in cooperation with the aerial reconnaissance unit of the 45th separate artillery brigade discovered and inflicted fire on two military facilities of the Russian aggressor state in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region. 3 976 4

Скільки техніки й окупантів знищили ЗСУ на півдні Over last day, 88 occupier and 57 pieces of Russian weapons and equipment were destroyed in south Over the past day, the Southern Defence Forces destroyed 88 occupiers and 57 pieces of enemy equipment and weapons. 513 3 Previously in trend: War

До експлуатації допущено майже 480 Almost 480 new models of weapons and military equipment have been commissioned in six months, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTOS In the first half of 2024, almost 480 models of weapons and military equipment were adopted, codified and approved for use in the Defence Forces of Ukraine. About 290 of them are products of domestic arms manufacturers. 2 164 1

На півдні за добу знищено 95 окупантів та 32 одиниці техніки росіян 95 occupiers, 32 weapons and 3 Russian UAV control points destroyed in south overnight The southern defence forces are inflicting fire damage on enemy locations, firing positions and rear areas. During the day, 95 occupants were eliminated. 431 1 Previously in trend: War

танк,рф Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 534,360 people (+1,270 per day), 8,019 tanks, 14,195 artillery systems, 15,398 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, Ukrainian defenders have eliminated about 534,360 Russian occupants. 7 065 17 Previously in trend: War

Експлуатація інженерного озброєння у ЗСУ About 40 samples of engineering weapons have been put into operation in AFU, more than 20 of them are Ukrainian - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS Since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion, the Defence Ministry of Ukraine has codified and approved for use in the units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces about 40 samples of engineering weapons. More than 20 samples are products of Ukrainian enterprises. 2 452 8 Previously in trend: War

Знищення російської техніки Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 529,750 people (+1130 per day), 7984 tanks, 14007 artillery systems, 15319 armoured combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, Ukrainian defenders have eliminated about 529,750 Russian occupants. 7 146 21 Previously in trend: War

Втрати окупантів в Україні Total combat losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war - about 526,310 people (+1,160 per day), 7,956 tanks, 13,913 artillery systems, 15,269 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, Ukrainian defenders have eliminated about 526,310 Russian occupants. 7 562 62 Previously in trend: War

Втрати військ РФ в Україні Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 521,830 people (+980 per day), 7911 tanks, 13736 artillery systems, 15187 armoured combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, Ukrainian defenders have eliminated about 521,830 Russian occupants. 7 389 44 Previously in trend: War

Відкриття ремонтного цеху бронетехніки "Ukroboronprom" and Rheinmetall open joint armoured vehicle repair and production facility in Ukraine. PHOTO "Ukrainian Defence Industry" JSC and global defence giant Rheinmetall have opened the first joint armoured vehicle repair and production facility in Ukraine. 11 945 26

нацгвардія Over week, National Guard soldiers destroyed 2 Murom systems, 34 tanks, 17 ammunition depots and 64 dugouts During the week of June 3-6, 2024, soldiers of the National Guard destroyed a lot of enemy equipment. 541 3

Понад 110 зразків автотехніки допущено до експлуатації у ЗСУ Over 110 samples of automotive equipment have been approved for use in Armed Forces since March 2022, - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, more than 110 models of Ukrainian and foreign-made vehicles have been approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In particular, 60 of them have been adopted over the past five months. 2 287 4

війна Fighters of 72nd SMB repelled enemy assault and destroyed tank and MTLB of occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO The crews of FPV drones of the Bulava unmanned systems battalion of the 72nd separate mechanised brigade named after the Black Zaporizhzhia repelled another enemy attack and destroyed the occupiers' equipment in Novomykhailivka, Donetsk region. 4 893 3 Previously in trend: War

Знищена російська техніка Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 517,290 people (+1,210 per day), 7,843 tanks, 13,533 artillery systems, 15,105 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, Ukrainian defenders have eliminated about 517,290 Russian occupants. 6 885 9 Previously in trend: War

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