Ministry of Defense of Ukraine


Spring-Summer Offensive of the Russian Federation: ISW Analyzed Putin's Plans and Where to Expect Strikes
Russia is planning a major offensive in the spring-summer of 2025 in several directions to put pressure on Ukraine in negotiations. G7 warns of possible intensification of fighting.

"Everyone can defend Ukraine": the first girl joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the "Contract 18-24"
21-year-old Veronika, with a medical education, became a servicewoman of the 72nd brigade named after the Black Zaporozhians under the "Contract 18-24" program. Her relatives learned about her decision shortly before the start of training.

The Ministry of Defense announced the launch of the Space Policy Department: why this is important
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has launched the Space Policy Department for military communications, intelligence and missile threat alerts. It will coordinate engineers, developers and scientists.

Ukraine will create the first national large language model based on AI
The Ministry of Digital Transformation is developing a Ukrainian large language model that will accelerate the integration of AI into the government, business, and key areas of Ukrainian life. The model is planned to be launched by December 2025.

35 types of deferral will be available online in Reserve+: when
As early as the end of the first half of 2025, two new types of deferral will be launched in Reserve+. And by the end of 2025, it will be possible to apply for 35 types of deferral online.

Tax exemption for mobilized sole proprietors: Kravchenko stated that work is underway to increase the deadline for submitting documents
Demobilized sole proprietors have only 10 days to submit documents for tax exemption. The State Tax Service is working with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Defense to increase this period.

Work on the draft law on demobilization is ongoing - Ministry of Defense
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced that it is actively working with the General Staff on a draft law on demobilization. The department emphasizes the social importance of this project.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over 80 million hryvnias for the construction of fortifications in the Zaporizhzhia region
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated 83 million hryvnias for the construction of fortification structures in the Zaporizhzhia region. The funds will be used for engineering and technical structures and equipment of defense lines.

The tactics remain unchanged: the General Staff denied the Russians' lies about attacks on energy facilities
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine denies attacks on energy facilities in the Russian Federation and TOT, emphasizing compliance with agreements with partners. Russia, on the other hand, attacked the energy infrastructure in Kherson and Poltava regions.

Technical works in the Oberig register: when documents about military service obligations will be unavailable
On March 27, technical works will be carried out in the Oberig register from 22:00 to 00:00. At this time, it will not be possible to obtain a deferral or update a document in the Reserve+ application.

The first mosque for Muslim soldiers has appeared in Ukraine: Budanov was at the opening
On the initiative of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence, the first mosque for Muslim soldiers "As-Salam" has been opened in Ukraine. Kyrylo Budanov thanked the soldiers for their courage and presented the mosque with collections of prayers.

New Types of Deferrals Available in "Reserve+": Who It Concerns
People with disabilities can apply for a deferral through the "Reserve+" mobile application if their data is in the Unified State Information System of Social Security (EISS). To apply, you need to submit a request through the application.

In Ukraine, the list of brigades for the "Contract 18-24" program has been expanded
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has added 10 brigades to the "Contract 18-24" program, now the Land Forces, Navy, Airborne Assault Forces and UAV Forces are available. You can apply on the website or in Reserve+.

Minister for Veterans Affairs Kalmykova declared over 567 thousand UAH of income
Natalia Kalmykova declared 567,322 UAH of income for the past year. She owns land, a house in Vinnytsia region, two apartments in Vinnytsia and a CITROEN C3 car.

Poll: Ukrainians trust the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Emergency Service the most, and officials the least
According to the Razumkov Center, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Emergency Service have the highest level of trust (93. 5% and 85.5%). The greatest distrust is towards officials (79%) and political parties (77%).

Those liable for military service will be able to independently choose the place of passing the military medical commission
Ukrainians who plan to sign a contract with the Armed Forces will be able to independently choose the place of passing the military medical commission. Electronic referrals to the military medical commission have already been generated more than 32,000 times.

Zelensky announced the expansion of the "Contract 18-24" program: it is planned to involve the National Guard and border guards
The "Contract 18-24" program, which provides for the payment of UAH 1 million to volunteers, will be extended to units of the National Guard and the State Border Service. Zelensky emphasized the importance of supporting young volunteers.

Ministry of Defense announced an increase in the number of applications to recruitment centers
Over the past week, 1,226 citizens applied to recruitment centers. The most active regions in terms of the number of people who joined the Armed Forces are Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia regions and Kyiv.

Su-25 military plane crashed in Russia, the pilot managed to eject - Russian media
A Su-25 military plane crashed in the Primorsky Krai of the Russian Federation during a training flight. The pilot managed to eject. The plane crashed in a deserted area.

DIU: Russians stole at least 164 artifacts from occupied Crimea
GUR published data on 14 Russian museum workers involved in the theft of Ukrainian valuables. 164 artifacts found during excavations were taken from occupied Crimea.

1280 occupiers, tanks, helicopters, air defense systems: what the Russian army lost per day at the front
In a day, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1280 Russians, and also destroyed 5 MLRS and over 80 artillery systems. The Defense Forces also destroyed 4 enemy helicopters in the Belgorod region.

Railway tickets are temporarily unavailable in the "Army+" application
It is temporarily impossible to purchase train tickets in the "Army+" application. Military personnel are advised to contact the ticket offices of railway stations or directly to the train manager.

"Shadow fleet" of the Russian Federation transports more than 60% of Russian oil exports by sea: details from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine
In 2024, Russia transported more than 60% of its seaborne oil exports thanks to a shadow fleet of tankers. Total seaborne oil exports are estimated at over €80 billion.

The "Contract 18-24" project will be expanded to 11 AFU brigades
The "Contract 18-24" project of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is being expanded to include an additional 11 brigades of the Armed Forces and the National Guard. Military units will join the program.

Shmyhal: Complete demining of Ukrainian territory will require about $30 billion
According to World Bank estimates, complete demining of Ukrainian territory will require about $30 billion. A testing ground for demining technologies will be created in Ukraine.

Registration of men abroad: a resolution has been submitted to the government for consideration
The government is considering a resolution that will allow men aged 18-60 to register for military service abroad without the TCC and VLK. Consulates will be able to issue documents.

Soldiers under 25 who joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine after 02/24/22 will receive UAH 1 million - accrual criteria
The government has expanded the "Contract 18-24" initiative: soldiers under 25 who voluntarily joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine after February 24, 2022, will receive a payment of UAH 1 million under certain conditions.

Servicemen will receive copyright royalties for technological developments
Servicemen will be able to receive fair remuneration for technological solutions for the army. The Ministry of Defense is initiating changes to protect the intellectual property rights of developments.

Technical work in the Bereh registry: electronic military documents may be unavailable on March 20
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine informs about technical work in the "Bereh" register on March 20 from 22:00 to 23:30. Electronic military documents may be unavailable.

It will bypass enemy EW systems and perform extremely complex tasks: the Ministry of Defense spoke about the unique Raybird drone
The Ministry of Defense spoke about the Raybird UAV (ACS-3), which overcomes EW and air defense, and conducts reconnaissance from a height of 5. 5 km. It can stay in the sky for up to 28 hours, covering up to 2,500 km.