Poltorak Stepan

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 69 200 86 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

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 66 021 266 Ukrainian Politics

Interior and Defense Ministry will account for every penny of army financing – Prime Minister Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak and Interior Minister Arsen Avakov will publish reports on the army spending during the year. 31.12.14 00:52 6 608 57 Ukrainian Politics

50,000 soldiers need to be mobilized by April - Poltorak Ukraine needs to mobilize 50,000 soldiers until the end of March. 22.12.14 19:23 103 776 631 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Rada Voted for Appointment of Poltorak as Minister of Defense The Verkhovna Rada voted for the appointment of Stepan Poltorak to the post of Defense Minister in the new government. 02.12.14 20:32 14 611 83 Previously in trend: coalition agreement 2014

Defense Minister and Chief of General Staff Should Explain Strategic Importance of Donetsk Airport - Semenchenko Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak should explain the significance of the Donetsk airport in terms of the defense strategy against the militants. 02.12.14 16:55 73 043 337 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

Over 50 Officers of General Staff and Defense Ministry Executive Office Fired for Incompetency: Agency Checks Are Currently Conducted - Poltorak More than 50 officials of the Defense Ministry Executive Office and General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been dismissed lately due to incompetency. The upcoming re-certification may lead to an increase in this number. 01.12.14 14:02 26 586 61 Ukrainian Politics

Number of Ukrainian Armed Forces Will Be Increased Because of Existing Threat – Poltorak Increasing the number of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is planned due to the existing threats. 22.11.14 10:26 60 504 159 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Armed Forces Concluded Contracts for Heavy Weaponry Supply to Amount of 1 Billion Hryvnia - Interior Minister’s Advisor The Armed Forces of Ukraine let contracts for the supply of heavy weapons for the amount of 1 billion hryvnia Nov. 6. 13.11.14 17:08 72 471 126 Ukrainian Politics

Volunteer Battalions to Become Part of Ukrainian Army - Poltorak Volunteer battalions employed in the anti-terrorist operation will become permanent part of the Ukrainian army. 11.11.14 10:29 26 514 124 Ukrainian Politics

Defense Ministry Canceled Hundred Orders Hampering Decision-Making - Poltorak Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak announces the abolition of about 100 Defense Ministry orders, which impeded to make important decisions, in particular the passing of new equipment into service. 10.11.14 23:56 24 210 114 Ukrainian Politics

It Is Necessary to Prepare for Unpredictable Actions of Russia and Terrorists in Donbas – Defense Minister Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak believes that Ukraine should prepare for unpredictable actions of Russia and terrorists in the east. 11.11.14 09:38 63 927 233 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Production of Sophisticated Military Equipment for Army Launched in Ukraine. PHOTOS KrAZ Spartan Armored Vehicles to Be Equipped with Ukrainian Sarmat Anti-Missile System and Passed to the National Guard. 22.10.14 13:52 81 774 160 Ukrainian Politics

There Is Competition Among Soldiers Wishing to Protect Donetsk Airport – Minister of Defense Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak states of competition existing among military personnel committed to defend the airport in Donetsk. 21.10.14 11:53 62 443 190 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

One Enemy Tank Was Destroyed, Terrorists Suffered Losses in Battle Near Smile Village The Army controls the situation at the 32th checkpoint near the village Smile. 19.10.14 12:58 113 829 213 Ukrainian Politics

Three-Week Tactical and Fire Training for National Guard Organized in Kharkiv with Support of Censor.NET. PHOTOS National Guard Commander Stepan Poltorak and Deputy Serhii Pashynskyi assisted organization of the training. 17.10.14 16:52 25 274 43 Incidents