Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
A "small" air defense branch is being formed in the Air Force, which will be headed by Colonel Yevhen Khliebnikov. This decision is designed to increase the effectiveness of countering enemy drone attacks.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports that it is now possible to register for military service through the "Reserve+" application. This applies to young men born in 2009 and men aged 25-59 who have not previously been registered.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed with his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin the strengthening of air defense, the supply of missiles, and Mirage 2000-5 aircraft. France will transfer additional domestically produced missiles and fighter jets.
The Ministry of Defense has fully digitized the supply of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine using the DOT-Chain Arsenal system. This allows for centralized management of supplies and real-time tracking of resource movement, automating interaction with suppliers.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to transfer logistics procurement of the State Special Transport Service to the Defense Procurement Agency "State Logistics Operator". The funding for procurement will amount to approximately UAH 2.9 billion per year.
President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting, reporting on Russia's attack with 52 drones on Odesa, significant damage to an energy facility in Kharkiv region, and 926 buildings without heating in Kyiv. Rescue and restoration efforts are ongoing.
France opposes simplifying rules for Ukraine to purchase British Storm Shadow missiles, insisting on using EU funds exclusively within the bloc. Paris seeks EU strategic autonomy, which causes internal contradictions.
Last year, Ukrainian drones hit 819,737 enemy targets, most of which were domestically produced. In December, the Defense Forces destroyed 35,000 Russian occupiers with the help of drones.
In 2026, military personnel will receive financial assistance equal to one month's monetary allowance. The payment is intended to provide support in difficult life circumstances.
Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boyev presented the defense plan for 2026, focusing on air defense and drones. To implement the strategy, $120 billion is needed, half of which will be covered by Ukraine.
The government is considering the possibility of appointing Ihor Zelinsky as the head of the State Aviation Service without an open competition. According to experts, such an appointment without a transparent selection process jeopardizes aviation safety, defense capabilities, and undermines trust in state institutions.
Ukrainian blogger and military radio technology specialist Serhiy (Flash) Beskrestnov has been appointed advisor to the Minister of Defense on technological directions.
Foreign volunteers who defend Ukraine under contract are entitled to combatant status. The procedure for obtaining it is identical to that for citizens of Ukraine.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov announced the launch of Mission Control – a drone management system within the DELTA combat ecosystem. This project will integrate all drone operations into a single digital system, automating data collection and providing commanders with a complete real-time picture of missions.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov appointed volunteer Serhiy Sternenko as his advisor on increasing the use of UAVs at the front. Sternenko will help systematize drone supplies and increase the effectiveness of unmanned units.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed deputy ministers of energy, education and science, and digital transformation. Some of them received new positions in other departments.
The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Hanna Hvozdiar, Volodymyr Zaverukha, Anatolii Klochko, Oleksandr Kozenko, and Mykola Shevtsov from their positions as deputy defense ministers. Some of them will continue to work in the Ministry of Defense team.
Mykhailo Fedorov, the new Minister of Defense, announced a radical reform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He plans to reorganize management, launch systems for drones and artillery, and share combat data with allies for AI training.
The State Rear Operator agency has supplied hygiene kits for wounded military personnel to hospitals. The first batch, worth over 26 million hryvnias, includes 50,000 kits, 2,000 of which are for women.
Ukraine and Great Britain have achieved practical results in defense innovations and industrial cooperation. Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Hanna Hvozdyar announced joint projects and productions.
The SBI exposed TCC doctors in Odesa who massively issued fictitious VVK conclusions without the presence of conscripts. The scheme's organizer involved Ministry of Defense and TCC employees, offering to avoid service for $16,000.
Today, January 20, marks the Day of Honoring the Defenders of Donetsk Airport.
A new training course, "Cyber Hygiene 2. 0," has been launched in the "Army+" application for military personnel of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. It teaches safe work in the digital environment and reduces the risks of information leakage.
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed with John Healey the strengthening of air defense and the Octopus drone project. The parties agreed to exchange data on the use of weapons and cooperation in R&D.
President Zelenskyy held an energy meeting, discussing the elimination of the consequences of Russian strikes and increasing the resilience of cities. The most difficult situation is in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and their regions.
President Zelenskyy announced intelligence information regarding Russia's preparation for new strikes. He urged Ukrainians not to ignore air raid alerts.
The Rezerve+ application has started testing online military registration for men aged 18-24. This will allow them to register remotely, without visiting the TCC.
Poland will transfer up to nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. Technical discussions are currently underway, and Ukraine has agreed to the proposal, Warsaw says.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Oleksandr Borniakov as the interim head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation. He replaced Mykhailo Fedorov, who became the head of the Ministry of Defense.
Expert Serhiy Shabovta believes that the SBU should investigate the actions of former Deputy Head of the State Aviation Service Ihor Zelinsky, who legalized documents of a sanctioned Russian company. This could have brought millions of dollars in revenue to the Russian Federation.