Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has announced a "smart mobilization" that allows citizens to apply for specific military specialties, such as drone operator or artilleryman, in two clicks, facilitating targeted recruitment and using civilian expertise to strengthen the capabilities of the armed forces.

Over the past month, the Defense Forces recorded 371 cases of enemy use of ammunition containing hazardous chemicals, which is 90 cases more than in the previous period.

According to the new law, the MCCs will summon citizens who are registered for military service and have reached the age of 25 to clarify their credentials and undergo a medical examination.

Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, has announced a personnel purge in the Zaporizhzhia Regional Council to save up to UAH 18 million annually, which will allow the purchase of more than 1,000 drones for defense.

Ukraine has air defense systems capable of shooting down Iranian Fateh-110 and Zolfagar ballistic missiles with a range of 300 and 600 km, respectively, but needs more of them to counter a large number of missiles.

A tosgvardia officer who tortured about 100 civilians and prisoners of war by keeping them in freezers at the Gostomel airport during the occupation in March 2022 will be tried for violating the laws and customs of war.

At least 6 Russian military aircraft were destroyed during a special operation at the Morozovsk airfield in Russia, a source reports.

In Odesa region, two citizens from the South Caucasus were detained who, on the instructions of the Russian Federal Security Service, were reconnoitering the locations of Ukrainian troops to prepare a missile strike by the Russian army.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russians lost 860 servicemen over the past day.

The russian federation launched 4 missile and 80 air strikes, and fired 108 times from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities during 65 combat engagements over the day.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of a potential ballistic missile threat in the regions where an alert has been declared.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that a drone flying in a northerly direction was spotted in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa region.

The Ukrainian Air Force informs about a group of attack drones from the Black Sea heading to Odesa region (Zatoka).

Ukraine's Air Force informs of possible ballistic missile strikes on Dnipropetrovs'k, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Poltava regions.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the attack of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the direction of the city of Nikopol.

The Ukrainian Air Force informs that russian drones are moving from Kherson region to Dnipropetrovs'k region.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the activity of enemy tactical aviation in Poltava, Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

The state logistics operator has signed contracts worth UAH 45. 2 million for catering services for cadets of military institutes of the National Aviation University and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv for the second quarter of 2024, with savings of 24% and 23% compared to pre-war prices.

A resident of Kropyvnytskyi was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to provide the Russian Federal Security Service with information that would allow for missile strikes on airfields in Kirovohrad region.

Ukrainian arms and ammunition companies receive a 3% commission for importing weapons to Ukraine during the war, which allows them to break even and continue their operations.

Over the last day in the Orikhiv and Kherson sectors, the Joint Forces eliminated 111 occupants and destroyed 40 pieces of weapons and military equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems and drones.

Prime Minister Shmyhal discussed with Latvian lawmakers their comprehensive support for Ukraine and thanked them for their military and financial assistance.

Changes in the organization of food in the Ukrainian army should be assessed by the servicemen themselves, says expert Oleh Zhdanov.

Ukrainian Special Forces detected and eliminated a group of 14 Russian occupants who were building fortifications in the southern direction using HIMARS.

An enemy drone was shot down by air defense forces in Dniprovskyi district of Dnipropetrovska oblast.

Ukraine and Latvia discussed the launch of joint production of 155-mm shells and drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and Latvia will provide treatment and rehabilitation for wounded Ukrainian soldiers.

An organized criminal group defrauded 40 people of UAH 600,000 by promising them fictitious jobs in Sweden.

russian troops are using the Kinburn Spit to launch artillery strikes on Ukrainian territory, control the waters of the Dnipro-Bug Estuary, and obstruct shipping in Mykolaiv ports, terrorizing the area.

Latvia is keen to continue supporting Ukraine, so it is already preparing the next military aid package, which includes logistical items, ammunition and weapons.

The Security Service of Ukraine exposed a Russian agent, a contractor of one of the combat brigades in Donetsk region, who, through his father in Russia, passed coordinates of firing positions and military fortifications to the Russian Federal Security Service, which allowed for targeted air strikes on Ukrainian troops.