Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Yurii Hudymenko, Head of the Public Anti-Corruption Council under the Ministry of Defense, believes that the defense company Fire Point has become the leader among long-range weapons manufacturers. The state’s task is to maintain competition in the arms market
In July, Russian forces used over 8,300 guided aerial bombs, marking the highest figure since the war began. The intensity of combat operations has increased, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold the defense.
Ukraine obtained six procedural victories in international courts in the first half of 2026. The decisions allow for the recovery of about 4.6 million euros in favor of the Ministry of Defense.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Mykola Shvydkyi as Deputy Minister of Defense. His main task will be to strengthen the interaction of the Ministry of Defense with the military.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Deputy Head of the OP Pavlo Palisa will coordinate the work of the Ministry of Defense with the United States and Ukrainian manufacturers. This concerns special options for the use of missile systems.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted changes that allow conscripts to re-register a deferment on a different basis without losing its validity. The old deferment remains in effect until the new application is reviewed.
Ukraine and Great Britain discussed strengthening air defense, anti-ballistic projects, and the supply of Meteor missiles for Gripen aircraft. The meeting took place between the acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Chief of the Defence Staff of Britain.
The President received a report on the challenges posed by Russian ballistic strikes and identified asymmetric defense measures. The situation on the front near Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka was also discussed.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Liubov Galan and Serhii Boiev as deputy ministers of defense. Boiev became deputy for European integration.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara announced the improvement of logistics and protection of supply routes from Russian drones. He emphasized the timely provision of the military with necessary resources.
The 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov", including the "Liubart" brigade, has joined the program of simplified reinstatement for soldiers who left their units without authorization. Return without trial is possible only from June 12 to September 20, 2026, but each case is considered individually.
TCC must store video recordings from body cameras for 90 days, their shutdown during mobilization measures is prohibited.
Acting Minister of Defence of Ukraine Yevhenii Khmara discussed strengthening air defence with the new UK Defence Minister. Ukraine counts on support for the project to supply Gripen fighters and Meteor missiles.
Ukrainian military are using Polish Warmate 5 kamikaze drones. Manufacturer WB Group launched localized production in Ukraine in 2025.
President Zelenskyy held meetings with the military command and the government on strengthening the protection of grain exports. Prime Minister Koretsky is preparing alternatives for diversifying export routes.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military regarding the response to Russian terror. A course of action has been determined to protect cities and the maritime corridor.
The Ministry of Defense has introduced a new procedure for verifying data for the automatic extension of deferment for parents of children with disabilities under 18. The system now cross-checks information against the latest issued birth certificate and data from state registers.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets personally oversees the case where TCC employees handcuffed a 61-year-old man to a car and used a gas canister. He sent inquiries to the State Bureau of Investigation, the Ministry of Defense, and the General Staff for verification.
President Zelenskyy announced a future personnel reset in the army. He expects proposals from the new Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi.
The Ministry of Defense has authorized the use of the first all-wheel drive electric motorcycle MUL. E in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It has high mine resistance and can serve as a generator for a unit.
President Zelenskyy proposed to former Defense Minister Fedorov the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Military Innovations. The position involves coordination with the Ministry of Defense, the Commander-in-Chief, and the General Staff.
26 NATO countries and 3 partners have joined the PURL initiative. Through this mechanism, Ukraine receives 95% of interceptor missiles for Patriot.
President Zelenskyy offered Mykhailo Fedorov a position that will unite the technological component of the state. People's Deputy Zheleznyak suggests that this could be a Deputy Prime Minister for military tech or an Advisor to the President.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Mykhailo Fedorov. Details of the meeting are currently unknown.
President Zelenskyy gathered weapons manufacturers and corps commanders at the Staff meeting for the first time. They agreed on a regular communication format coordinated by the Ministry of Defense and the National Security and Defense Council.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has completed the development of the new high-precision guided munition Firefly, which has passed tests and is ready for serial production. The munition is designed to strike fortifications from bomber drones at altitudes of up to 800 meters.
Financial Times reports that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, does not have a clear strategy for victory, relying only on prolonged defense and mobilization. The conflict with the dismissed Minister of Defense Fedorov revealed disagreements in Ukraine's military strategy.
The Ministry of Defense reported that the Reserve+ application will operate in normal mode on July 18-22. Technical works will last 1-2 hours at night, and those liable for military service are advised to download a PDF version of the document.
Zelenskyy's decision not to reappoint Fedorov has outraged some military personnel and veterans. They fear the curtailment of technological reforms in the army.
The Reserve+ application may be temporarily unavailable from July 18 to July 22 due to technical work. Users are advised to download their military registration document in PDF in advance.