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Minister Poltorak wears new style uniform as he awards Ukrainian fighters. PHOTOS Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak was wearing a newly developed uniform as he presented decorations to Ukrainian soldiers. 183 416 527
Poltorak signed order for military draft of reserve officers Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak has signed the order to draft reserve officers for military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 173 273 442
Ukrainian servicemen in newly developed uniforms rehearse Independence Day’s military parade. PHOTOS Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak visited a rehearsal of the March of Independence scheduled to be held on the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's independence in Kyiv, Aug. 24. 122 891 322
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. 113 904 213
"Putin will not be able to walk through Ukraine’s territory so easy. They will not avoid heavy losses," - Minister Poltorak The Ukrainian army has become efficient one and it will become capable to discourage anyone to attack Ukraine in 2016. 104 570 374 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
50,000 soldiers need to be mobilized by April - Poltorak Ukraine needs to mobilize 50,000 soldiers until the end of March. 103 951 631 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukraine’s defense minister approves new regulations for wearing military uniforms and insignia. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The Minister of Defense of Ukraine approved the new rules for wearing military uniforms and new insignia in Ukrainian Armed Forces. 97 823 132
Kalynivka explosions caused by sabotage act at Grads BM-21 storage area, - Butusov Experts of the military prosecutor's office of the Defense Ministry led by chief inspector of the Ministry, Lieutenant General Ruslan Khomchak are finishing the work on finding the circumstances of the explosions at the 48th arsenal in Kalynivka. The primary lead has been established. 89 502 142 Previously in trend: Fire at ammunition depot in Kalynivka
Putin has not abandoned idea to get to Crimea through Mariupol, - Defense Minister Poltorak Defense Minister of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak assumes there will be an assault at Mariupol, the Donetsk region, by mercenaries and Russian soldiers with the aim of cutting way to the Russia-annexed Crimea. 84 478 419 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea
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. 81 855 160
Gen. Petrushenko and Col. Horlo detained drunk in Odesa, dismissed from armed forces, - Poltorak A colonel and a general have been fired from the Ukrainain Armed Forces for drunk driving, Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak said. 81 503 223
US provides over 1,000 night scopes to Ukraine’s army, thousands more to be delivered soon, Minister Poltorak says. PHOTOS The Armed Forces of Ukraine have recently received a batch of night vision devices as part of the international technical assistance. The first batch of more than a thousand devices has already arrived from the United States of America. 76 459 220
Colonel-General Vorobiov buried in Kyiv. PHOTOS Chief of Ivan Cherniakhovskyi National Defense University of Ukraine, Colonel-General Henadii Vorobiov was buried today in Ukraine's capital. 75 143 45
ATO commanders arrived in Novolaspa on behalf of Poroshenko: situation is under Ukrainian soldiers’ full control, - Presidential Administration The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has held a meeting with Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Turchynov, Chief of Staff Viktor Muzhenko, and Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak in connection with deterioration of the situation at the contact line. 74 350 155 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Military police investigate mistreatement of servicemen taking part in holiday ceremony in Mariupol on Dec. 31 Ukraine’s Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak instructed the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to investigate inadequate transportation of Ukrainian soldiers, who took part in holiday ceremony in Mariupol on Dec. 31 and conditions of their further stay at the Mariupol airport. 74 006 185
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. 73 138 337 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
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. 72 574 126
Luniov to be appointed SOF Commander while Kryvonos to become his first deputy in near future, - Butusov The Certification Commission of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the General Staff has selected two candidates, who should be appointed to the positions of Commander and First Deputy Commander of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) by the authorities. 70 158 212
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. 69 276 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. 66 148 266
"We will ask for air defense and anti-tank weaponry," - Poltorak on US lethal aid to Ukraine Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak hopes Ukraine will obtain air defense and anti-tank weaponry should the United States take a positive decision on the provision of lethal aid to Ukraine. 65 954 201
"Terrorists used backstab tactics," – Poltorak commented on withdrawal of militants from Shyrokyne The withdrawal of terrorists at Shyrokyne in the vicinity of Mariupol is a provocation against the Ukrainian military. 65 872 160 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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. 64 028 233 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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. 62 550 190 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
Ukraine's biggest strategic mistake in terms of army was made before 2014, - Defense Minister Poltorak Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak believes that the biggest strategic mistake in terms of Ukrainian army had been made before 2014. 62 421 153
Ukrainian military rehearse Independence Day parade in new uniform. VIDEO Another rehearsal of military parade that will take place on Aug. 24, the 25th anniversary of Ukrainian Independence, was held, with the military wearing new uniform of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 62 063 69
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. 60 541 159 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Pentagon and Ukraine's Defense Ministry signed agreement on military cooperation for five years. PHOTOS U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and his Ukrainian counterpart Stepan Poltorak have signed the "Concept of development of partnership between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Department of Defense of the United States for five years." 56 254 109
Ukrainian and Lithuanian Defense Ministers visited defense enterprises in Kharkiv. PHOTOS Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak and Juozas Olekas, Minister of National Defense of Lithuania visited state enterprises — Malyshev Plant and Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau in the course of their working trip to the Kharkiv region today, April 19. 55 222 202
Hero of Ukraine Andrii Kyzylo included forever in personnel record of Bohun Kyiv military school. PHOTO Andrii Kyzylo was killed in the Donbas war against Russia. He has been included in personnel record of Ivan Bohun Kyiv military lyceum forever by the order of the defense minister of Ukraine. 55 075 55
Poroshenko instructs Defense Minister to test hardware delivered to troops in Chuhuiv today. PHOTOS President Petro Poroshenko instructed the Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak to urgently test the new equipment transferred to the Armed Forces in Chuhuiv in the Kharkiv region. 54 085 147
General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces dares to hide crime of two officers by falsifying their alcohol tests results, - journalist The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has dared to hide the crime by falsifying the alcohol tests results of two officers-drunkards Colonel Poliakov and Major Kotii, who were under influence when they abused and insulted soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the 93rd Brigade July 9. 51 463 178
Independence Day military parade rehearsal took place in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO In the evening of Aug.16 Ukrainian military held a rehearsal of the military parade that will take place on Ukraine Independence Day on Aug. 24. 49 286 128
Ukraine's Army receives $1.85B in aid from Japan, - Poltorak Ukraine's Armed Forces received aid from the government of Japan worth $1.85 billion. 46 641 102 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
National Security Committee of Rada calls on Poroshenko to dismiss Muzhenko The committee also made a decision to address Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak with a request to dismiss the head of the Military police of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 46 636 183 Previously in trend: Fire at ammunition depot in Kalynivka
Electronic registration of military draftees to be implemented in Ukraine, Minister of Defense Poltorak says Ministry of Defense is currently developing electronic registration of military draftees. The system is planned to start operating soon. 45 713 200
Poroshenko to provide Ukraine’s Armed Forces with additional 150 units of hardware Aug. 23, - Defense Minister Poltorak President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko is going to hand over more than 150 units of military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Tuesday, Aug. 23. 44 437 331
Commander of Ground Forces Pushniakov tendered resignation, - Defense Ministry Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces Anatolii Pushniakov has tendered his resignation to the Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak. 42 073 84
Defense Minister Poltorak on killings of officers Shapoval and Voznyi: Russian secret services destroy law enforcers able to counteract aggression Russia's secret services are killing Ukrainian law enforcers able to counteract the Russian aggression. 41 758 113 Previously in trend: Murder of Shapoval
Defense Minister Poltorak presents new commander of Pivden Operational Command of Ground Forces of Ukraine's Army Hryshchenko. PHOTOS On April 11, Defense Minister of Ukraine General Stepan Poltorak presented new commander of Pivden Operational Command of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Army Major General Andrii Hryshchenko to the personnel of the operational command. Prior to his appointment, Hryshchenko was deputy commander of Pivnich Operational Command. 40 503 37
Ukraine’s Defense Minister found food storage conditions violation as he inspected military base in Odesa region. PHOTOS During a working visit to the Odesa region, Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Army General Stepan Poltorak joined one of the food quality inspections conducted by the Center for Provisioning Development and Maintenance. 39 492 89
Poroshenko appoints Voronchenko acting commander of Naval Forces: "We give you time to show your best qualities". PHOTOS President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with acting Commander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine, Lt.-Gen. Ihor Voronchenko. 38 852 87
New middle-sized reconnaissance ship deployed by Ukraine’s Naval Forces in Kyiv. PHOTOS April 23, first middle-sized spy ship, built for the needs of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by order of the defense department lauched in Kyiv shipbuilding enterprise OAO Zavod Kuznitsa na Rybalskomu. 38 821 320 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Cabinet approved draft bill on electronic registry for enlisted persons, Defense Minister Poltorak says The Cabinet of Ministers in Ukraine approved draft bill providing for creation of electronic registry of enlisted persons. 37 882 52
Defense Minister says seventh round of mobilization might be waived Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak says the 7th round of mobilization to the Ukrainian army might be waived if enough contract soldiers apply to serve in the armed forces and the conflict in the east of Ukraine does not escalate. 37 569 73
Ukraine-U.S. relations reached unprecedented level, - Ukraine's Defense Ministry in Pentagon Relations between Ukraine and the United States have never reached such a level in the history of Ukraine's independence. 35 750 344 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
Explosions in Svatove might be enemy's attempts to destabilize situation, - Defense Minister Possible reason for fire at the ammunition storage near Svatove, the Luhansk region, might be enemy's activities aimed at destabilization of the situation in the region. 34 788 222 Previously in trend: Explosions in Svatove
Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak files resignation Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak wrote a letter of resignation from his post. 34 355 126
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