Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense plans to transfer all types of deferrals from mobilization to electronic format by the end of 2025. Currently, deferrals for five categories of citizens are already available in Reserve+.

In the mobile application "Reserve+" it became possible to arrange a deferral for temporarily unfit and families of military personnel with children under 18 years of age. They also promise to display the disability group and the reasons for violations.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine provided clarification regarding IPSO, their distribution and methods of protection. Learn how to recognize enemy information attacks and protect yourself from manipulation.

Bill No. 13276 on the resumption of mandatory military training for medical and pharmaceutical students from 2026 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. This should solve the problem of the shortage of doctors in the Armed Forces.

The system for selecting biological material is planned to include 225,000 samples by the end of 2025.

The identities of two war criminals involved in the organization of the torture chamber in Vovchansk have been established. They detained and tortured pro-Ukrainian citizens.

The Ministry of Defense received confirmation from ESDC about the inclusion of 9 Ukrainian universities in the educational network. This will contribute to the integration of Euro-Atlantic standards into military education.

Since the beginning of 2025, more than 50 models of vehicles have been codified and approved for operation in the Defense Forces. Most of them are of Ukrainian production, including tractors, trucks and chassis.

The Ukrainian mine disposal system, HART 5100, has been certified. It is remotely controlled, has a speed of 1.5 km/h, and clears more than 2 hectares per day.

In January-April 2025, the SBI reported suspicion to 5,931 people, including a People's Deputy, members of the Cabinet of Ministers and law enforcement officers. 2,710 indictments were sent to court.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has allocated over UAH 200 million for the purchase of adapted clothing and modular body armor for female soldiers. New elements of uniforms and footwear have been developed.

The "Reserve+" app has automatically extended deferrals for students, postgraduates, parents with many children, and people with disabilities. It will also be possible to generate a referral for a military medical examination independently.

Minister Fedorov presented the "Snake" robot for demining, developed by Rovertech. It neutralizes explosives and clears the way for infantry, working even in difficult areas of the front.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that the information about the terrorist attack in Kharkiv, spread in Telegram, allegedly from the official page of Minister Umerov, is a fake. The Minister of Defense does not have official accounts in Telegram.

Environmental damage from shelling of military facilities is estimated at UAH 367 billion. The war led to land pollution, fires and long-term impact on ecosystems.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 6, Russian troops lost 1270 soldiers, 14 tanks and 1 cruise missile. In total, more than 960,000 invaders have been eliminated since the beginning of the war.

Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to cooperate with partners to finance the production of interceptor drones. Ukraine has significantly strengthened its drone capabilities for defense.

The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the procedure for conscription for military service during mobilization. Those liable for military service and reservists will receive referrals for medical examination through the Unified State Register.

The "Cultural Forces" platform has released the album "The Infantry Stands" for Infantry Day. The collection includes 11 songs written by soldiers, with a total duration of 34 minutes.

The "Army+" application has new electronic reports and a section for certificates, which will simplify the process of obtaining benefits. The possibility to apply for childcare leave and obtain a combat veteran certificate has been added.

The Ministry of Defense has approved a retraining course for social support specialists for the military. The training will last 8 days and will include regulations, support tools and interaction with communities.

The Ministry of Defense has approved the "Donkey" ground complex for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It transports up to 200 kg of cargo, evacuates the wounded, and can pull an SUV out of the mud.

The Public Council at the Ministry of Defense called for an audit of the defense plant whose director was detained for supplying substandard mines. The plant owes the army hundreds of thousands of ammunition.

Vitaliy Shabunin threatens Vitaliy Deynega over criticism of the CPC. Shabunin, who evaded military service, reacted to Deynega's words with threats of physical violence.

The factory, whose management was detained for low-quality products, has resumed deliveries. Quality problems have been resolved, there are no complaints, but the Agency is diversifying suppliers.

The Ministry of Defense is preparing to merge two structures into a single unit. This will optimize management and speed up troop support. The commission for the reorganization of the DOT will be headed by Arsen Zhumadilov, Director of the Defense Procurement Agency.

The largest number of battles since the beginning of the day took place in the Pokrovsky, Kursk, and Lyman directions. The Defense Forces of Ukraine are restraining the advance of the Russian occupiers.

In April, the Russian army lost about 35,010 people, which is equivalent to almost three motorized rifle divisions, as well as 1,560 artillery systems, which is 86 artillery divisions.

Ukrainian companies have developed analogues of the Russian "Lancet" drone, which are already actively used by the Armed Forces. These drones strike enemy air defense systems and other objects at operational depth.

In two years, over 3600 technological developments for the military have been registered on the Brave1 platform. 2 billion grants have been issued to entrepreneurs for the development of drones, EW and ground platforms.