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For military personnel developing technologies for the front, a reward system is being created

The government has approved a new procedure for licensing defense technologies of the Defense Forces. Military authors will receive at least 25% of the funds from paid licenses.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 03:05 PM • 3224 views
At "Ramstein," over $1.7 billion in aid to Ukraine for air defense and ammunition was announced - Ministry of Defense

Ukraine's partners at the 35th Ramstein meeting allocated over $1. 7 billion. Of this, $1.2 billion will go to air defense, and $540 million to long-range artillery ammunition.

Economy • June 18, 09:17 PM • 3669 views
Fedorov showed Pistorius the burning capital of the Russian Federation after the strikesPhoto

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov demonstrated to his German colleague Boris Pistorius the results of the attack on Moscow on June 18. Footage of Ukrainian drones over the Russian capital has appeared online.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 07:03 PM • 17721 views
The military will be restricted from accessing gambling during the period of martial law, the government has adopted a resolution

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution that launches a mechanism to restrict the access of military personnel to gambling during the period of martial law. The data will be verified through the Register of Military Personnel.

Society • June 18, 06:47 PM • 4589 views
In May, Ukraine de-occupied 100 km² more than the Russians captured - Minister of Defense

Mykhailo Fedorov stated that last month was a record for de-occupied territories. He also reported an increase in the number of enemies destroyed per square kilometer.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 06:01 PM • 6669 views
Parliament has cleared the way to increase defense spending by 1.56 trillion hryvnias

The Rada has unblocked the law on increasing defense expenditures by 1. 56 trillion hryvnias. The funds will be directed toward military salaries and equipment modernization.

Society • June 18, 02:54 PM • 2875 views
Ukraine and Germany signed an agreement paving the way for the joint development of a new air defense system

The ministers signed an agreement on the joint development of an air defense system to intercept ballistic missiles. Seven German enterprises are already interested in this cooperation.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 02:35 PM • 2898 views
Shooting near a TCC in Khmelnytskyi region – a drunk man opened fire with an assault rifle

In Letychiv, a drunk man was detained for firing an assault rifle near a TCC building. The perpetrator faces up to seven years in prison for armed hooliganism.

Society • June 18, 12:48 PM • 6028 views
Owner of 'Trukha' channels Lavrynenko detained by TCC military. Ministry of Defense assures no 'personal' instructions were givenPhotoVideo

In Lviv, the TCC detained the owner of 'Trukha' Telegram channels, Maksym Lavrynenko, to clarify his data. He claimed alleged pressure from Minister Fedorov, but the department denies this.

Politics • June 17, 07:42 PM • 2993 views
Ministry of Defense conducts large-scale inspections of all TRC in Ukraine following violence against mobilized people

Deputy Minister Mstyslav Banik announced official inspections of Territorial Recruitment Centers due to violations of citizens' rights. The department plans to reform the mobilization system.

Society • June 17, 02:50 PM • 4176 views
Investigation completed in the case of the usurpation of power by Viktor Yanukovych and 16 former high-ranking officials - Prosecutor General

Investigation completed regarding Yanukovych and 16 officials concerning the seizure of power. They will be tried for a criminal organization and the murders of protesters.

Politics • June 17, 10:28 AM • 31548 views
Su-24M Crash in Khmelnytskyi Region: Investigators Begin Analysis of Flight Data RecorderPhoto

In the Shepetivka district, the crash of a Su-24M that killed two pilots is being investigated. Experts have already begun decoding the aircraft's flight data recorder.

Society • June 17, 07:14 AM • 20297 views
Ukraine develops DART missile: it ignores EW and launches from balloonsPhoto

The DART missile is launched from balloons and carries a warhead of up to 10 kg. The system disables navigation during flight to protect against enemy electronic warfare (EW) measures.

Technologies • June 17, 12:46 AM • 11760 views
"We can have tough debates": Fedorov speaks on relationship with Syrskyi

Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov reported tough discussions with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi regarding finances and resources. Despite the differences, they are working as a single team.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 08:22 PM • 5598 views
Ukrainian ballistics will strike Russia and change everything in this war - Fedorov

The Minister of Defense noted that the emergence of Ukrainian ballistic missiles will change everything in this war, as well as Ukraine's status in the world.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 07:29 PM • 11520 views
The Rada will convene on Thursday to unblock the bill on army funding - ArakhamiaPhoto

As reported by the head of the "Servant of the People" faction, on June 18, the Rada will meet to unblock the bill on army funding. The meeting was initiated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov.

Politics • June 16, 06:57 PM • 3507 views
What the red ribbon in the "Army+" app means - Ministry of Defense explains

The mark in "Army+" indicates an unauthorized absence from the unit (AWOL) according to registry data. To correct errors, you should update the application and log in again.

Society • June 16, 06:38 PM • 5369 views
Nearly 200 military personnel are returning from AWOL via the "Army+" app - FedorovVideo

Nearly 200 reports for returning from AWOL have been submitted via "Army+", 51 of which have already been approved. This mechanism can be used until September 20, 2026.

Society • June 16, 05:49 PM • 4371 views
New payments up to 170 thousand, "motivational contracts" and rules for the demobilization of military personnel - what the new government resolution provides for

The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced payments of up to 170 thousand hryvnias and motivational contracts for military personnel. New terms of service and conditions for discharge to the reserve have been defined.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 07:20 PM • 94711 views
Fedorov, Syrskyi, and Hnatov discussed the transformation of the Defense Forces with commanders. The next stage involves changes in mobilization

Fedorov discussed the transformation of the Defense Forces and new contracts with the military. The next stage of the reform will change the recruitment and mobilization system.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:24 PM • 5154 views
Payments of 300 thousand and discharge from service: Ministry of Defense details new rules for military personnel

Frontline fighters will receive 300,000 hryvnias, while veterans will be able to be discharged. Wounded personnel will retain 100,000 in payments throughout a year of treatment.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 08:38 PM • 6735 views
Details revealed regarding the operation to "cut off" temporarily occupied Crimea by the new AFU unit "Phalanx"

Details have emerged regarding the operation of the AFU's new multi-domain center "Phalanx," which carried out a series of strikes on bridges in temporarily occupied Crimea. Using middle-strike drones, the Ukrainian military is attempting to block the Russian army's logistics on the Zaporizhzhia front.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 07:56 PM • 123484 views
Fedorov announced the "gradual discharge" of long-serving military personnel and clarified deferments

Fedorov announced the gradual discharge of military personnel with the longest service records and a new system of deferments. The term will depend on combat experience, and the minimum break will be six months.

Society • June 13, 04:15 PM • 52293 views
Servicemen in AWOL status can independently choose a new unit to return to via "Army+"

The Ministry of Defense has launched a voluntary return program for those AWOL (Unauthorized Absence) via the "Army+" app. Soldiers can choose a new unit and have 5 days to arrive.

Society • June 13, 12:15 PM • 6812 views
New contracts, terms of service, payments, and automatic transfers in the military - how Ukraine is transforming the Defense Forces

Ukraine is introducing new contracts with salaries up to 460,000 hryvnias and a guaranteed deferment. The reform also provides for the involvement of foreigners.

Society • June 12, 02:52 PM • 4117 views
Zelenskyy announced 300,000 payments for the military and new service conditions, first bonuses "already in June"Video

Military personnel on the front lines will be paid an average of 300,000 hryvnias under new contracts. The Cabinet of Ministers will launch the updated payment mechanism as early as June.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 11:47 AM • 27755 views
Liashko explains the process of de-deferring medics to reinforce the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ministry of Health de-defers medical personnel upon the request of the Ministry of Defense through a quota distribution system. Doctors sign a one-year contract with a guaranteed return to their primary place of employment.

Society • June 12, 11:07 AM • 2464 views
Lviv businessmen and a former Ministry of Defense official suspected in a scheme to influence defense contracts worth UAH 1.84 billionPhoto

A former Ministry of Defense official and businessmen have been exposed in a UAH 1. 84 billion scheme. They received contracts for the supply of equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in exchange for bribes.

Economy • June 12, 09:21 AM • 3540 views
Radars and missiles for air defense - Ukraine works with France to strengthen sky protection

Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the supply of Aster-30 missiles and the procurement of radars with Catherine Vautrin. The parties also considered the localization of weapons production.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 03:12 PM • 3399 views
An additional 270 billion hryvnias are needed to fund the army and military pay reforms - MP

There is a shortage of 270 billion hryvnias for the army and the reform of military salaries. Meanwhile, 40 billion from the Ministry of Defense budget was transferred to the Reserve Fund.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 02:28 PM • 12843 views