Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

In April, Russian aviation dropped over 5,000 guided aerial bombs, a quarter of which fell on the Kursk region. Since the beginning of 2025, the enemy has dropped over 15,000 KABs.

From May 1, electricity tariffs will remain unchanged, and new traffic lights will appear. Pensions for certain categories and scholarships for cadets will also be increased.

Halal and kosher dry rations are now available in Ukraine for military personnel who adhere to Islamic norms or Judaism. The new specifications take into account religious needs and product quality.

The Ministry of Defense will remove the reservation from scarce medical specialists, such as nurses, paramedics, and officers with a specialty in "medical practice", to complete the staffing of front-line units.

Yuriy Butusov stated that Maryna Bezrukova concluded agreements for the supply of defective mines without justification. The SBU detained suspects in the supply of substandard products for the army.

Project No. 13229 has been registered in the Rada, which will allow citizens 60+ to voluntarily serve under contract during martial law. For officers 60+, approval from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is required.

The Ministry of Health is conducting consultations to form lists of medical workers who may be unbooked. The request was received to meet the needs of the Armed Forces.

The Rada adopted in the first reading the law №13037, which strengthens the fight against sexual harassment in the Armed Forces. It defines mechanisms for preventing discrimination and violence.

In Ukraine, 300 people convicted of collaborationism have expressed a desire to go to the territory of the Russian Federation. One collaborator has already left under the exchange program for Ukrainian prisoners.

The management of a defense plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region supplied the army with over 120,000 defective mortar shells. They are accused of obstructing the lawful activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which led to severe consequences.

The 38-year-old attacker promised conscripts to avoid mobilization with the help of a fake ID of an employee of the GUR of the Ministry of Defense. He was detained while receiving money.

The Cabinet approved a draft law that will allow servicemen aged 18-24 to receive higher education without interrupting their service. This applies to contract soldiers and mobilized persons.

Service members can execute wills and powers of attorney without a notary if there is no notary at the location of their unit. This can be done by unit commanders while maintaining notarial confidentiality.

In the Izyum region, during mine clearance operations in ditches, a Komatsu vehicle ran over a mine. The equipment was damaged, but there were no casualties. Rescuers say that demining forests is a priority.

In Ukraine, they are updating the training courses for shooters and snipers, as well as modernizing the basic general military training program, in particular, tactical pre-hospital care.

GUR published information about 243 enterprises of the "rostekh" corporation that supply weapons for the Russian army. This will help to complicate supply chains and reduce the production of equipment.

The number of brigades under the "Contract 18-24" project is planned to be increased. It was also reminded that soldiers who have been captured have the right to be released.

The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has provided a list of documents that need to be updated after a name change. These include a passport, TIN, foreign passport, driver's license and others.

A course on financial literacy for soldiers of the Defense Forces has been launched in the "Army+" application. It will teach you how to plan a budget, save money and invest.

President Zelenskyy stated that mobilization will continue as long as the war continues, and emphasized that there are currently hundreds of thousands of volunteers in the Ukrainian army. Each case of mobilization is checked individually.

According to Fedorov, 97-98% of drone components are produced in Ukraine. One manufacturer has a drone with 100% Ukrainian parts, and many companies have achieved 70-80% localization.

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.