Ministry of Defense of Ukraine


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.

Men abroad will be able to register without visiting the TCC and without undergoing a medical examination: the Ministry of Defense will submit a draft resolution
The Ministry of Defense is preparing a draft resolution that will allow citizens aged 18-60 abroad to register for military service without visiting the TCC and undergoing a medical examination. This was announced by Iryna Vereshchuk.

Military personnel will be able to study in higher education institutions without interrupting their service - Umerov
The Ministry of Defense will allow contractors and conscripts aged 18-24 to study in higher education institutions. This requires the permission of the commander, оформлений наказом по військовій частині.

In which regions of Ukraine the most women are mobilized - the Ministry of Defense answered
21% of those who applied to the Recruitment Centers are women. The most candidates are from Khmelnytskyi (39%), Chernivtsi (44%) and Vinnytsia (38%) regions, the Ministry of Defense reported.

HUR interception: russia reports losses among Kadyrovites after AFU attack in Bryansk region
Ukrainian soldiers launched a missile strike on the location of russian soldiers in the Bryansk region. Many Kadyrovites were among the victims, with fatalities and serious injuries.

Improve efficiency in decision-making and implementation: the General Staff explained what tasks Hnatov faces
Andriy Hnatov has been appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He should increase management efficiency, implement combat experience and speed up decision-making.

Syrskyi reported to Zelenskyi: situation in Pokrovsk direction stabilized, and operation in the Kursk region is ongoing, there is no encirclement
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi reported on the stabilization of the situation in the Pokrovskyi direction, the continuation of the operation in the Kursk region, and the Russian Federation's plans for the Sumy region. "Long Neptune" has successfully passed the tests.

The Ministry of Defense explained how members of the DFTG can obtain combatant status
DFTG fighters who participated in combat operations can obtain UBD status. You should contact the commander of the DFTG or the military unit of the TRO Armed Forces with a statement and certificate.

Zelensky: Ukrainian troops continue to carry out tasks on the territory of the Kursk region
The President stated that Ukrainian troops continue to operate on the territory of the Kursk region, despite the pressure from the Russians. He also emphasized the likelihood of information attacks from the Russian Federation.

"Diia" has restored the employee booking service after a technical update
The "Diia" portal once again offers the employee booking service after the successful completion of technical work. The update improved interaction with the Unified Register of state authorities and organizations.

Ukraine plans to increase the number of drones for the Armed Forces to 4.5 million by 2025
The Ministry of Defense and the State Special Communications purchased over 1. 5 million drones in 2024. In 2025, it is planned to increase the number of UAVs to 4.5 million units.

The government has allowed the transfer of state military technologies to various companies
The government has approved a resolution on the transfer of documentation for Ukrainian weapons to various companies to increase production. This will allow for the scaling up of the production of armaments and military equipment in Ukraine.

The Netherlands will allocate 700 million euros for drones for Ukraine
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans confirmed the allocation of 700 million euros for drones for Ukraine. The country will also help strengthen air defense and develop the "Drone Line."

The Armed Forces of Ukraine will use a remote smoke release system
The Ministry of Defense has approved the use of a domestic remote smoke release control system. The system allows for the control of dozens of smoke grenades from a safe location and operates at various temperatures.

In the defense sector, personnel changes: Zhumadilov has a new appointment
Arsen Zhumadilov leaves the position of CEO of DOT and heads the Defense Procurement Agency. Andriy Sozansky has been appointed as the interim head of DOT.