The former deputy director of the Ministry of Defense department has been served with a notice of suspicion of official negligence. His actions led to losses of over UAH 275 million due to the unlawful inclusion of VAT in contracts.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko refused to replace Rustem Umerov as Minister of Defense. MP Oleksiy Honcharenko reported that after Klymenko's refusal, Denys Shmyhal's candidacy is being considered.
A package of bills on the creation of a special legal regime for Defence City was discussed with representatives of G7 and NATO countries. The initiative provides for information protection, tax benefits, and simplification of customs procedures for arms manufacturers.
US Presidential Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg, during his visit to Kyiv, heard reports from the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. Joint projects on localizing weapons production, sanctions against the Russian energy sector, and the operational situation were discussed.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government, which will lead to the resignation of Denys Shmyhal and the entire Cabinet of Ministers. Shmyhal may head the Ministry of Defense, and Umerov may become the ambassador to the USA.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports that Russian special services continue an information operation in Syria, offering capsules with allegedly dangerous chemicals on the “black arms market. ” This is part of a campaign to discredit Ukraine and destabilize the situation in the Middle East.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued new directives to accelerate the production and deployment of drones in the US army. This will allow commanders to independently purchase and test drones, removing bureaucratic restrictions.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has for the first time announced tenders for the procurement of FPV-drones worth over UAH 3. 3 billion through Prozorro. The procurements will be carried out based on tactical and technical characteristics, rather than model names, which will allow for a wider range of manufacturers to be involved.
Experts emphasize that without the adoption of the "Defence City" bills, the Ukrainian defense-industrial complex will not be able to fully develop, compete, and attract investments. The bills provide for tax, customs, and budget changes, as well as amendments to the Criminal Code.
The "Reserve+" application now allows users to pay fines for not updating their data by July 16, 2024. The service will be available to all users within a few days, and will later allow payment for other types of violations.
Prosecutors have filed an indictment against the godfather of Lviv businessman Hrynkevych, who organized the supply of substandard military equipment for the Ministry of Defense, causing damages of over UAH 1. 16 billion. The accused, declared internationally wanted, is hiding in Vienna.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports significant losses among Russian convicts fighting in Ukraine. From July 2024 to April 2025, 14,560 people were enlisted in the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces, of whom at least 4,212 were killed or went missing.
Yuriy Hudymenko, head of the public anti-corruption council at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, stated that the Defence City draft laws unfairly exclude aircraft manufacturing enterprises.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to replace Ukraine's ambassador to the USA, Oksana Markarova, considering Defense Minister Rustem Umerov as a possible successor. This decision could lead to significant reshuffles in the Ukrainian government.
In Ukraine, automatic military registration is in effect, which saves time. However, in case of inaccuracies, it is necessary to contact the TCC to correct the data.
The Ukrainian aviation industry, which possesses unique competencies, may not be included in the Defence City program due to strict criteria. This threatens the loss of a strategically important industry that produces components for military and civil aviation.
Ukraine is implementing a digitized bonus system for the military, which will allow exchanging e-points for confirmed combat hits for drones and EW equipment. This process, from order to delivery, will take several weeks, significantly accelerating the receipt of necessary technologies.
The appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General became a catalyst for a wave of anti-corruption investigations. Law enforcement agencies show high activity, while NABU and SAP remain in the background.
Ihor Fomenko refuted accusations regarding draft law No. 13423 on the legal regime of Defense City, emphasizing that it does not provide for full amnesty and takes into account public concerns. The document does not apply to civil servants and does not weaken control over enterprises, and investigations of abuses remain possible.
A former Ministry of Defense official is suspected of negligent attitude towards military service, which caused millions in damages.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for operation the domestically produced UF training kit. It allows for full-fledged dynamic training without the use of ammunition, has IP65 protection, and a 'shot' range of over 1 km.
The former head of the housing and communal services department of Dnipro will be prosecuted for negligent attitude to military service. Due to his inaction, the lands of the Ministry of Defense, including part of the tank training ground, were illegally used for sowing, causing more than 8 million UAH in damages to the state.
President Zelenskyy instructed Defense Minister Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi to intensify contacts with the USA, primarily regarding air defense. This concerns all elements of supplies from America for the protection of Ukrainian positions and people.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has presented a new instruction in the "Army+" application, which allows military personnel to check the possibility of transfer and receive a step-by-step action plan. This test instruction takes into account various factors, including length of service and suitability for combat duty.
Due to Russian strikes on TCCs and SPs, their work will be reformatted to ensure the safety of personnel and visitors. Possible options include dispersing military commissars, remote services, and expanding digitalization.
A story that should not have happened: how modernized helicopters lost their armament due to Soviet standards.
Oleksandr Liev, former acting director of the Department of Military-Technical Policy of the Ministry of Defense, has been served with a notice of suspicion in a case concerning the supply of unsuitable anti-tank missile launchers worth over UAH 90 million.
The Budget Committee approved consideration of bill 13439 on increasing the budget for the national security and defense sector. The general fund provides for a significant increase for the Ministry of Defense, HUR, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, while the special fund increases by UAH 10.8 billion.
A former Ministry of Defense official and former heads of a defense enterprise have been notified of suspicion. They supplied unsuitable anti-tank missile launchers, causing 90 million UAH in damages to the state.
The DOT-Chain Defense digital system has started operating in Ukraine, accelerating the supply of weapons for the Defense Forces. In the pilot launch, 10 brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are participating, for which the Ministry of Defense has allocated one billion hryvnias for the purchase of FPV drones and other equipment.
