Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

The Ministry of Economy is satisfied with the rebooking. Companies can book employees if they meet the criteria, for example, a salary of UAH 20,000.

The President is cancelling part of his visit to South Africa due to the night-time Russian attack. He instructed Umerov to contact partners regarding air defense systems and will inform Ramaphosa about the situation.

By May 8, the mobile application "Reserve+" plans to launch the registration of deferrals for temporarily disabled persons and those whose husband/wife is in the service and has a child under 18 years of age. The Ministry of Defense seeks to make all deferrals online.

The number of brigades that volunteers can join has increased from 16 to 24. The project offers a contract for UAH 1 million, monthly financial support and benefits.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the FPV aviation complex "General Cherry" for use in the troops. It can carry explosives to destroy armored vehicles, cars and shelters.

The Ministry of Defense announced that the Reserve+ application will have a function to notify about the whereabouts of a person liable for military service who is wanted by the TCC. Push notifications will be sent immediately after the changes are made.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for creating centers for preparing citizens for national resistance. Their goal is to prepare Ukrainians for resistance in the face of Russian aggression.

The Ministry of Defense received a batch of equipment from the IT coalition, funded by Luxembourg and Iceland, worth almost 2 million euros. The delivery included access points, routers, charging stations and telephones.

In the first quarter of 2025, Ukraine imported 127. 8 thousand civilian drones worth $371.3 million. This is 39% more than in 2024, with 98% of the drones coming from China.

Amid fears over US support, Ukraine has sharply increased the production of Bohdana SPGs, in which Europe is investing. Output exceeded 20 units per month, which makes production unprecedented in Europe.

The US is planning another meeting of Special Representative Witkoff with the Russians to persuade Moscow to join the framework agreement on Ukraine. The details of the agreement are being finalized, and the US will work on this with Europeans and Ukrainians in London next week.

It was reported that the Minister of Defense of Ukraine supports Trump's peace plan by 90%. The Ministry of Defense refuted this statement, emphasizing that the agency does not make political decisions and cannot give percentage evaluations.

National resistance training centers will operate in every region of Ukraine. The heads of the centers will be appointed by regional councils on the proposal of the regional state administration.

The Cabinet appointed deputy ministers of energy and the head of the State Agency for Tourism Development. Several deputy ministers of defense and healthcare were also dismissed.

An officer of the Ministry of Defense organized a scheme for booking conscripts for bribes from 8 to 10 thousand dollars. He оформлював "clients" for civilian positions, but they did not work.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working on a register of mental health professionals for the military. The register will contain verified information about qualifications, capabilities and services.

Since the beginning of 2025, 50 tests of new military equipment have been conducted at the "Iron Polygon". Mostly drones, electronic warfare equipment and engineering support were tested.

If Reserve+ does not see the disability, you need to submit an application through the Electronic Cabinet of a person with a disability or contact the Social Protection Department. If the disability was оформлена після 2025, перевірте дані на порталі soc.gov.ua.

Where did Yevhenii Sokur, the former acting deputy head of the State Tax Service, disappear to?.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that establishes the principles of cybersecurity for state information resources. The law defines the roles of responding to cyber threats and protecting information.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the contribution of the defense industry workers to the production of weapons. He emphasized that over 40% of the weapons on the front are of Ukrainian production, and Ukraine will increase this figure.

The Ministry of Defense told the story of the creation of the Neptune coastal missile system, with which the cruiser Moskva was destroyed. The missile is capable of speeds up to 900 km/h.

B-1 - ultralight "bombers", for hitting manpower and equipment. UAVs can carry various types of ammunition, are resistant to electronic warfare and are quickly deployed.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed recruiting centers to independently organize the transportation of foreign volunteers for contract service. Accommodation and meals will be covered from the state budget.

The "Phoenix" unit of the "Pomsta" brigade in the Luhansk region destroyed a lot of enemy equipment, including an MT-LB and a "Tiger" armored car. A fuel and lubricant depot was also burned, and two occupiers were eliminated.

Since the beginning of 2025, more than 44,000 Ukrainians have received referrals to restoration work from the State Employment Service. 342 million hryvnias were allocated for wages.

About 200 soldiers have chosen a date, and eight couples have already married online in "Diia" in a week of the function's operation in "Army+". The wedding lasted less than 15 minutes.

Those liable for military service will be able to pay the fine from the TCC with a 50% discount online. Also, men who voluntarily go to serve in the Armed Forces can count on the closure of previous proceedings.

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing to consider draft law No. 13037 on combating discrimination and harassment of women in the Armed Forces. It should improve the mechanisms for ensuring military discipline and equality.

Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are switching to summer uniforms when the temperature reaches +15°C. In 2025, UAH 23.6 billion is provided for material assets.