Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Defense has codified 650 unmanned aerial systems for the Defense Forces. Most of them were manufactured in Ukraine.
The war has created demand for thousands of engines for missiles and drones. Fire Point is testing its own engine for Flamingo and plans mass production.
The Ukrainian UAT. GYURZA-01, based on the Dodge RAM 5500, carries five military personnel and nearly 2 tons of cargo. The pickup is protected according to STANAG 4569.
After September 20, returning from unauthorized absence is handled through the Military Law and Order Service or a reserve battalion. The procedure takes longer, and a unit is not always chosen.
During the night of September 20, OSINT channels reported drone attacks in the Moscow region, Voronezh, and Ryazan. Heavy FP-1 strike drones were spotted among the UAVs involved.
This concerns the 31st military aid package worth $275 million. The funds will be directed toward strengthening air defense in the autumn and winter.
The President met with Defense Minister Khmara and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Drapatyi. They discussed updating the management of the Medical Forces, the involvement of foreign volunteers, and the development of Ukraine’s long-range capabilities.
Over the course of a week, Ukraine struck an oil refinery, an airfield and Russian military aircraft. The Ministry of Defence reported billions in losses for Russia’s war machine.
The government plans to accelerate the identification of repatriated bodies and strengthen coordination among agencies. More than UAH 600 million is allocated in the 2027 budget for the additional equipment of 21 forensic medical examination bureaus.
After a service member returns from unauthorized absence, they may continue their service only through the established procedure. Until the order is issued, duties, payments, and benefits are not restored.
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted the 2027 budget draft to the Verkhovna Rada, with expenditures of UAH 7. 2 trillion and a deficit of UAH 1.623 trillion. UAH 4.885 trillion is allocated for defense.
Kostiantyn Humeniuk replaced Anatolii Kazmirchuk as commander of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Previously, he was the chief surgeon of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The ePoints program is in effect, and funding is предусмотрено through the end of 2026. The Ministry of Defense explained the delays as being due to refinancing procedures and promised payments to manufacturers.
Ukraine has provided the United States with a list of needs to strengthen its defenses, including air defense. The Ministry of Defense called for continued military support amid Russian attacks.
Military personnel who went AWOL before June 12, 2026, can return under a simplified program. More than 70 units are available.
Teachers can arrange a deferment in "Reserve+" without certificates or visiting an Administrative Services Center. The system automatically verifies employment and workload data.
These include drones, industrial projects, F-16s, and aviation munitions. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara thanked his Belgian counterpart for €1 billion in defense assistance this year.
In Dnipro, during a conflict involving a notification group from the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center, police, and local residents, pepper spray was used. The police are investigating the incident.
Hanna Hvozdiar has become Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine. Deputy ministers for restoration and social policy have also been appointed.
The winners of NATO's Persistent Airfield Denial competition were teams from the Czech Republic, Poland, and Ukraine. Their solutions will be tested and proven in combat.
Representatives of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers have no right to stop or detain people heading to a shelter. Document checks in the shelter are not separately prohibited.
Before the "Ramstein" meeting, Ukraine submitted a list of air defense and missile defense needs to NATO. Kyiv urged its allies to quickly provide additional systems.
On September 7, Ukraine observes Military Intelligence Day, while under the auspices of the UN, it is Clean Air Day. Brazil celebrates Independence Day.
Yevhenii Khmara met with representatives of defense enterprises and associations. They discussed the needs of the front, technologies, exports, and the development of the defense industry.
The Ministry of Defence has completed its review of the status of defence industry enterprises: 86% confirmed it. The rest may submit a complete set of documents to obtain it again.
Alert systems will be updated: the yellow level will mean a drone raid, while the red level will indicate a missile or massive attack. Alerts will be geographically differentiated.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has made protecting people and predictable service a priority. The document covers training, rotations, timelines, and the discharge of military personnel.
The Ministry of Defense announced the availability of the «Reserve+» update for iOS and Android. Due to the load, authorization problems may occur.
Zelenskyy and Koretskyi coordinated diplomatic efforts on defense financing, energy, and social programs. Veteran programs will be strengthened separately.
Ukraine’s Defence Forces struck facilities in four regions of russia, prompting 10 regions to close their airspace. The Ministry of Defence noted that there is no "safe rear area" for Ukrainian Deep Strike systems.