Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
The President signed a decree on including Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara in the NSDC.
Alexa Spatium destroys aerial, ground, and surface targets. The interceptor confirmed its capabilities during testing and can return for reuse.
After the death of two children’s mother, their father was mobilized, and his report requesting discharge was not considered for almost two months. After the Ombudsman’s intervention, the man returned home.
After testing more than 30 samples, the Ministry of Defense selected four models of medical pouches. They will be tested in combat before procurement through ProZorro.
MP Honcharenko found that Mykhailo Fedorov had a deferment from service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Dmytro Koziatynskyi, the organizer of the rallies in support of Fedorov, announced their end and called the change of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine the result. He called for reforms and dialogue.
Law No. 13704-d guarantees payments, treatment, rehabilitation, and the freedom to choose a prosthetist. The government must develop procedures and an amputation prevention program.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported the candidacy of Yevhenii Khmara for the position of Defense Minister. The decision was approved by all 15 members present.
The Cabinet's program of activities provides for improving military registration and the remuneration system. It is also planned to raise €60 billion to purchase weapons.
Lawmaker Zhelezniak reported that Yevhen Khmara will be nominated for the position of Minister of Defense, and Andrii Sybiha - for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. An official submission from the President is expected.
More than 70 systems using artificial intelligence and computer vision are already helping the Defense Forces strike targets. More than 200 Ukrainian companies produce AI-powered drones.
Military expert Yevhenii Silverstov said that the Armed Forces lack a requirements management system, which is slowing down defense procurement. This has led to delays in transmitting tactical and technical specifications to the Defense Procurement Agency.
Since the beginning of 2026, the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers have sent the police more than 1. 5 million requests to locate persons liable for military service. During the period of martial law, more than 20,000 criminal proceedings for evading mobilization have been investigated.
The procurement process for domestically produced weapons has moved forward after most of the tactical and technical characteristics were approved. However, funding remains partial, and systemic risks have not been eliminated.
Throughout the winter and summer of 2026, RDK UAV operators from the DIU struck the positions, equipment, and logistics of Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia sector. This weakened the occupiers’ ability to hold their positions and conduct rotations.
The Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers stated that contracting is insufficient due to the slow development of technical and tactical specifications, which could cause delays in weapons deliveries. Manufacturers forecast a real supply gap in six months if processes are not accelerated.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed destroyed enemy equipment to be transferred to foreign museums free of charge. Museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands will each receive one T-72 tank of different modifications.
The government has allowed captured military equipment to be transferred free of charge to museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands. This will help document the consequences of Russian aggression and advance cultural diplomacy.
The Ministry of Defence reported the full restoration of the Army+ app following a technical failure. Authorization has been restored, and all difficulties have been resolved.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that the head of the Zakarpattia Regional Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center had been suspended after violations of human rights and corruption risks were documented. He also accused the former leadership of the Ministry of Defense of inaction.
Men aged 18–60 no longer need to generate an e-military registration document 72 hours in advance; a valid document at the time of the visit is sufficient. Refusal is possible if the document is invalid or the data has not been updated.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has changed the procedure for checking military registration documents at consulates and embassies abroad. It is now sufficient to provide an e-military registration document that is valid at the time of the visit, rather than one generated within the previous 72 hours.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ihor Klymenko held a meeting with the leadership of parliament and the Ministry of Defense on cooperation in the security sector. The funding of the military and the development of the defense industry were identified as priorities.
Investigators are examining the involvement of former Defense Minister Giorgi Tskhakaya’s adviser in concluding drone contracts at inflated prices.
Ukraine has stopped reporting the number of Russian missiles due to security measures. Kyiv needs more interceptors from allies, especially Patriots.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi convened a meeting with the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council and the Minister of Finance to discuss the funding needs of the Defense Forces. The government is seeking additional resources, including through international assistance.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets will appeal to the heads of law enforcement agencies with a demand to inspect the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers in Zakarpattia. He claims there have been systematic human rights violations and corruption risks in the region since 2023.
Dmytro Lubinets said that hundreds of men were unlawfully deprived of deferments at the Berehove District Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center. The materials have been submitted to the prosecutor's office for investigation.
In 2026, the number of suspended tax invoices fell to 0. 16%, compared with 0.76% at the beginning of 2025. The main reason is a mismatch between purchased and sold goods (72%).
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the State Tax Service to provide the Ministry of Defense with data on Ukrainian citizens aged 18 to 60 to update the "Oberih" register. The transfer of data does not mean an automatic fine or mobilization.