Armed Forces of Ukraine

The 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade and the 57th Separate Tank Brigade destroyed a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Toretsk sector. The only thing left of the plane was a charred piece of iron with a “branded grid” on the torn off wing.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragonet. They discussed the needs for armaments and the transition of the army to a corps command system.

The Defense Ministry has developed a special contract for young people aged 18-24 with high salaries and benefits. Zelenskiy announced the introduction of the new contract system next week.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 847860 people, almost 10 thousand tanks have been destroyed.

Ukrainian troops advanced near Cherkasy Konopelka in the Kursk region of Russia. At the same time, the enemy advanced in the area of Yampolivka, Stupochki, Toretsk and Andriivka.

The Ukrainian government is launching a new program of special contracts for young men aged 18-24 in the Armed Forces. The President did not say how many men are planned to sign up.

Over the day, 116 combat engagements took place, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous attacks in various sectors. The enemy conducted 90 air strikes and launched 961 kamikaze drones, losing 250 occupants in the Pokrovsk sector.

Ukraine is ready to open a humanitarian corridor for the evacuation of Russian civilians from the Kursk region, subject to an official request from the Russian Federation. This was announced by the Office of the President of Ukraine.

The government has approved a draft presidential decree on reforming military service in the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the State Security Service. The document provides for the abolition of conscript service, new rules for contracts and military rotation.

The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Yevhen Moysiuk and Valeriy Churkin as deputy ministers of defense. Moisyuk will be responsible for the development of the Defense Forces, while Churkin will be in charge of military technology and innovation.

Over the last day, 67 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 17 attacks. In the operational zone in Kursk region, Ukrainian forces repelled 13 attacks and suffered 18 air strikes from 25 aircraft.

The President of Ukraine has dismissed Lieutenant General Yevhen Moysiuk from the post of Special Representative for International Security Assurances. Moysiuk had held this position only since February 2024.

A Volovets court sentenced three defendants accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl to 6 years in prison. The court also ordered the victim to pay UAH 300,000 in non-pecuniary damage.

Security measures have been strengthened in military units and shopping centers following a series of bombings. Increased patrols, access control and video surveillance were introduced, and additional staff briefings were held.

The commander of an infantry platoon of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports a critical shortage of troops in the Pokrovsk sector. Despite significant Russian losses, Ukrainian forces do not have enough personnel to effectively defend themselves.

In Khmelnytsky, the SBU detained a 32-year-old drug addicted Russian agent who was collecting data on military facilities for a terrorist attack. The detainee faces life imprisonment for high treason under martial law.

Over the past day, the occupiers lost 1340 troops. They also destroyed 10 tanks, 18 armored vehicles, 32 artillery systems and 116 UAVs.

The Ministry of Health is implementing a procedure for selective disarmament of medical workers for military needs through the Diia portal. The decision is intended to maintain a balance between civilian and military medicine.

The Ukrainian military has detected a possible threat of ballistic missile attack from the southeast. The population is advised to immediately go to the shelter when the alarm is sounded.

Ilya Yevlash announced his decision to resign from the position of spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, which he had held since March 2024. In his farewell address, he thanked his colleagues and noted that this period of his life was unforgettable.

Russia is systematically suppressing religious communities in the occupied territories of Ukraine, turning churches into weapons depots. Over the past three years, the occupiers have destroyed 630 churches and killed about 50 clergy.

The Kyiv Court of Appeal has left former 155th Brigade commander Dmytro Ryumshyn in custody. The court reduced his bail from UAH 90 million to UAH 50 million in the case of desertion by his subordinates.

Venislavsky said that the issue of forced mobilization of women is not being considered in Ukraine. Currently, 68,000 women serve in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including 5,000 in the combat zone.

The Verkhovna Rada is developing a system of one-time cash payments to encourage voluntary enlistment in the Armed Forces. Fedir Venislavskyi explained that such payments will be provided upon signing a contract.

Brovary continues to support Ukrainian defenders: a four-wheel drive truck and starliners went to the front.

There are no draft laws in the Verkhovna Rada to lower the mobilization age below 25. MP Venislavsky said that such initiatives are only political discussions and are unlikely to find support in parliament.

The SBI exposed an organized group of 5 people who embezzled over UAH 101 million during the procurement of fuel wood for the Armed Forces. The suspects face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.

Russia is forming a new kind of troops - unmanned systems troops, which by 2030 should number 210,000 soldiers in 277 units.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a 7% increase in the effectiveness of drones compared to December. FPV drones accounted for the largest share of defeats (49%), with units of the 46th, 3rd and 80th brigades leading the way.

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