Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
An online platform, zbroya. gov.ua, has been launched in Ukraine, uniting state tools for manufacturers of weapons and military equipment. It will simplify interaction with the state and accelerate the production of Ukrainian weapons.
In Kharkiv, a man attacked a police officer and three TCR employees with a knife during mobilization activities. The attacker has been detained and taken into custody without the right to bail. The injured are in the hospital.
Russian propaganda uses staged videos to create the illusion of success at the front. The HUR reports that such videos are used for reports to the Kremlin leadership.
The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a decision allowing military units to directly purchase used pickups, ATVs, buggies, and motorcycles. The procedure for writing off property lost or worn out in battles has also been simplified.
Former head of state enterprise of the Ministry of Defense notified of suspicion of declaring inaccurate information.
The duration of the curfew has been changed in the Kharkiv region. It will be in effect from 00:00 to 05:00 starting August 17, with the exception of communities with an enhanced curfew.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has equated wounds, concussions, and injuries sustained by military personnel in captivity to combat-related ones. This will ensure their social protection, benefits, compensation, and free medical treatment.
The Minister of Defense met with servicemen released from captivity, discussing their problems. They agreed to create a "roadmap" for supporting the soldiers.
The first thousand FPV drones, ordered through the DOT-Chain Defence system, have already been delivered to the military in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Kherson directions. 12 brigades placed 43 orders for almost 7,000 drones with a total value of over UAH 245 million.
The Ukrainian parliament is preparing for the second reading of the Defence City bills, extending its benefits to the aviation industry. This is intended to provide state support and development for domestic aircraft manufacturing.
The General Staff and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine are introducing a new procedure for considering submissions for state awards for combat merits. This will reduce the processing time for documents from several months to 8-16 days.
The former deputy head of the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been served with a notice of suspicion in a case concerning a corruption scheme involving over one million hryvnias. He organized the purchase of tablets at an inflated price from a controlled company.
The acting head of the Central Territorial Department of the Ministry of Defense was exposed for extorting $1. 3 million. The funds were intended for facilitating victory in a competition for the development of a plot in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv.
The Verkhovna Rada will consider the bill on the Military Ombudsman next week. This will allow the creation of an Office for the systemic protection of servicemen's rights, as the current efforts of one person are insufficient.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is forming a list of units for the quick transfer of UAH 7 million to each battalion at the front line. This decision by the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief will increase the funding of combat units.
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Orest Drymalovsky, a serviceman and journalist, has been appointed spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense. He defended Ukraine in Donetsk region and was awarded the "Cross of Valor" medal.
Conscripted military personnel with reservations are not sent to the MMC. Exceptions are cases of contract, re-examination of those with limited fitness, or voluntary desire.
The MMC certificate is valid for one year, after which it is necessary to undergo the commission again. Failure to appear by summons or refusal to undergo the MMC is punishable by a fine, and further refusal may have criminal consequences.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced a new two-year contract for drone system operators with a monthly payment of 120,000 UAH. It provides for mandatory participation in combat operations for at least 12 months and 4 months of training.
Ukrainian army aviation successfully uses Soviet equipment, but the industry risks losing the ability to maintain it. Without state support, production potential and maintenance of military equipment are under threat.
The Minister of Defense presented to the President of Ukraine key tasks until 2026. Among the priorities are increasing the procurement of Ukrainian weapons to 50% and developing a new contract for servicemen.
In July 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine approved for operation over 40 new unmanned aerial systems, all of Ukrainian production. Most of them are FPV drones, used for reconnaissance, targeting, and strikes.
In Ukraine, the model for distributing military tax funds from personal income has been changed. Now, 60% of these revenues are directed to the Ministry of Defense, 30% to the State Special Communications Service, and 10% to the needs of military brigades.
The Ministry of Defense is strengthening the transparency of the work of TCR. From September 1, all employees of TCR are obliged to wear body cameras and carry out video recording.
On August 30, 2025, the simplified mechanism for the return to service of military personnel who have voluntarily left their unit expires. This allows for the restoration of all payments and the continuation of service.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting in Sumy region with the military leadership. Priorities and the Ministry of Defense's six-month plan were discussed, as well as the actions of the Air Assault Forces.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced the implementation of the DELTA combat digital ecosystem at all levels of the Defense Forces. The system allows seeing the battlefield in real time and exchanging information, supporting the destruction of over 2000 enemy targets daily.
A new deferment for scientific and pedagogical workers has appeared in "Reserve+". To obtain it, one must meet certain criteria regarding the place of work and salary.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution that improves the treatment, rehabilitation, and adaptation of those released from Russian captivity. The document provides for clearer requirements for medical examination and expansion of the network of recovery facilities.