Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a new aid package and joint weapons production. Total support from Spain has already reached 4 billion euros.
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The Aerospace Association is collecting business proposals to remove barriers in Defence City. The proposals will be submitted to the relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada.
The Ministry of Defense is creating a competence center for data analysis and the development of autonomous systems. AI will be integrated into drones and artillery.
The Ministry of Development has approved the composition of the group to prepare for the resumption of civilian flights. Experts will develop measures to protect critical infrastructure.
Commanders have been granted the right to certify powers of attorney, wills, and orders of soldiers. The documents have full legal force and are registered with the Ministry of Justice.
By the end of March, the pace of repairs will increase to 150,000 square meters per day. The priority is 600 km of strategic roads, which require more than 12.8 billion hryvnias.
Ukraine has received PAC-3 interceptor missiles to defend against ballistic targets. The new batch of ammunition is capable of shooting down Kinzhal, Iskander, and Zircon missiles.
Seven-meter supports for the passage of equipment with electronic warfare systems were installed on an important logistics route. The protection minimizes the risks of enemy UAV attacks on transport.
The Cabinet of Ministers launched an AI platform for training autonomous systems without access to sensitive databases. Manufacturers will use real photos and videos from the front.
Military personnel released from captivity are entitled to a one-time payment of 100,000 hryvnias and additional leave. The state guarantees treatment and the status of a combatant.
Lawyer Dmytro Maistro called for changes to the rules for accessing Defence City. Formal criminal proceedings and unclear audit requirements are blocking the work of enterprises.
The Ministry of Defense has contracted twice as many Mavic, Autel, and Matrice multi-copters. Specialists are already testing domestic drone analogues using AI.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia is attempting to use the conflict in the Middle East for manipulation. The Kremlin is offering the US assistance with Iran in exchange for lifting sanctions.
The Ukrainian delegation is preparing agreements on protection against Iranian drones and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine shares its air defense experience with partners.
Gennadiy Kasai, a member of the Verkhovna Rada's defense committee, calls for simplifying requirements for Defence City residents. In particular, the norm regarding the existence of criminal cases needs clarification.
The Ministry of Defense is implementing automatic formation of UAV needs through digital systems. The state will only purchase verified drones without corruption risks.
The Reserve+ application now offers online appointment booking for TCC and SP. Users can choose a visit time and receive appointment reminders.
Officials from the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff organized a scheme to embezzle fuel for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Mykolaiv Oblast, causing losses of over UAH 22 million. In Zhytomyr Oblast, the head of the district's quartering and operational unit is suspected of causing UAH 8.3 million in losses through overpayment of VAT for fuel oil.
Servicemen who sustained injuries in the war continue to receive financial support and UAH 100,000 during their treatment. The duration of payments depends on the severity of the injury and the conclusions of the military medical commission.
During January-February, the Defense Forces of Ukraine carried out more than 40 strikes on targets on the territory of Russia, including 13 oil and gas complex enterprises. This weakens the aggressor's economic and military potential.
The special regime of Defence City is a correct initiative, but it needs refinement. This will allow attracting not only large enterprises, but also small and medium-sized businesses.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council, where resilience plans were approved for all Ukrainian regions and regional cities, except Kyiv. The government, the Ministry of Defense, and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine received tasks regarding preparations for next winter.
The Reserve+ application now offers the possibility of applying for a deferment for parents with many children, regardless of marital status. The process is fully automated and takes from a few minutes to several hours.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed companies to receive weapons from the Armed Forces' warehouses to protect critical infrastructure. This expands the possibilities of site-specific protection for strategic enterprises.
The Ministry of Defense is reforming the weapons codification system to reduce the time from product development to its delivery to the troops. The government has updated three resolutions that change the approach to codification.
In February, Russian troops occupied 126 sq km of Ukrainian territory, which is half the amount compared to January and the lowest figure since July 2024. The number of attacks, however, hardly decreased, and the most significant advances were recorded on the Pokrovsk section.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has clarified how military personnel can independently determine the recipients of monetary allowance in case of captivity or disappearance. This is possible through a personal order, certified by a commander or a notary.
The special regime of Defence City, which provides tax and customs preferences for defense manufacturers, has legislative gaps. The requirement for the absence of criminal proceedings complicates access to it for many enterprises.
The bill on the Cyber Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been finalized for the second reading. It defines the legal and organizational principles for forming a separate military structure according to NATO standards for the state's cyber defense.