Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting, where an increase in funding for direct procurement of drones and pickups for brigades was discussed. The expansion of "Contract 18-24" and a change in the award mechanism are also planned.
The updated "Reserve+" application allows conscripts who care for a spouse with a disability of group I or II to apply for a deferment. This requires disability data in the Unified State Electronic Register of Social Services (EISS) or the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU) and a marriage record in the State Registration of Acts of Civil Status (DRACS).
The Ministry of Defense has simplified the accounting of military personnel regarding disappearance, captivity, or death. The unit commander can issue an order independently without an investigation.
The SBI reported suspicion to an employee of the Primorsky RTCC in Odesa for participating in a scheme selling deferrals from mobilization. His accomplices were exposed earlier, in April 2025.
The SBU detained a 24-year-old IT specialist who adjusted missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and spied on defense forces' echelons. He installed video cameras in rented apartments and near Ukrzaliznytsia tracks to transmit information to the FSB.
The Ministry of Defense will purchase trial batches of material assets in the new MM-25 camouflage pattern, which is the Ukrainian analogue of "multicam". This is an addition to the current MM-14 "pixel", not its replacement.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR MOU) has obtained new evidence of the mass abduction of Ukrainian children from the occupied territories. The information has already been handed over to law enforcement agencies to facilitate the return of the children and bring those responsible to justice.
In July, the sixth CEO Talks meeting by Diia. City Union took place in Kyiv with the participation of Valeriy Krasovsky, CEO of Sigma Software Group. Growth strategies, international markets, and unique features of Ukrainian IT were discussed.
The SBU detained an agent of Russian intelligence in the Dnipropetrovsk region. He adjusted enemy air attacks and transmitted the geolocations of the military unit.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine announced a roadmap for the development of Ukrainian aviation, which will bring it closer to NATO standards. The document was developed based on NATO's Air Power Doctrine to strengthen Ukraine's capabilities.
Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhko was appointed head of the Ukrainian Air Force by presidential decree. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of developing combat aviation and air defense, as well as integrating foreign equipment.
The Ministry of Defense is launching beta testing of a new function in the "Reserve+" application. Users will be able to pay a fine for failing to appear at the TCC and SP (Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center) upon summons.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is launching the DOT-Chain supply management system into full operation after successful experimental implementation. The system automates supply processes for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the new DOT-Chain Defense functionality for drone selection.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the reallocation of UAH 9 billion for drones and anti-drone protection. This decision is aimed at strengthening unmanned systems and protecting logistical routes.
On August 2, Ukraine commemorates fallen paratroopers and victims of the Roma genocide. International Pony Day, International Blues Day, and International Twins Day are also celebrated.
Personnel changes have taken place in Ukrainian ministries, new deputy ministers have been appointed. The Cabinet of Ministers' representative in the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers' state secretary have also been reappointed.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has expanded the "Contract 18-24" project, adding a direction for drone operators. Volunteers aged 18-25 can sign a two-year contract for positions related to the operation of unmanned systems, with a payment of UAH 1 million.
The former acting director of the Department of State Procurement of the Ministry of Defense has been notified of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 1 billion. He concluded contracts for catering for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, significantly overstating the cost of services.
From August 1, the full amount of penalties for violating the use of RRO/PRRO has been reinstated in Ukraine. An open banking system has also been launched, which will contribute to the development of fintech.
Serhiy Zgurets proposes to soften the requirements for joining Defence City and extend the term for profit reinvestment. These changes will allow companies with dual-use products to join and better plan large-scale projects.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted new rules for the production and supply of ammunition. This will provide the Defense Forces with the necessary supplies in the shortest possible time.
The Verkhovna Rada will not be able to consider draft law No. 13439-3 on budget amendments. A new draft law No. 13573 has been registered, which provides for an increase in defense sector expenditures by UAH 412.3 billion, including monetary support for military personnel and the purchase of weapons.
In Ukraine, a new direction of the "Contract 18-24" program is being launched for drone operators. It provides for a two-year service term and a payment of UAH 1 million in three stages.
President Zelenskyy announced the finalization of agreements with partners regarding 400 million euros for drones. Funds from the Netherlands will be transferred to Ukrainian manufacturers this week.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal announced that families of military personnel who died in captivity will receive 15 million hryvnias regardless of the cause of death. The law also extends the period for receiving payments for injuries or illnesses that led to partial loss of working capacity to one year.
The Cabinet of Ministers has prepared an expansion of the "Contract 18-24" program to attract motivated people to work with drones. The "Contract 18-24" project offers additional financial remuneration, professional training, and social guarantees, as well as a 12-month deferment from mobilization.
A centralized system for collecting biological material from military personnel for rapid identification has started operating in Ukraine. The procedure is mandatory during martial law, and the data is stored in a special Center for Genomic Information Accounting.
The Head of the VR Committee on Finance, Danylo Hetmantsev, announced the easing of criteria for defense industry enterprises to participate in the Defence City initiative.
The Ukrainian government has appointed new deputy ministers of defense, who are to implement systemic changes in the defense sector. The team includes Ivan Havryliuk, Serhiy Boyev, Anna Hvozdiar, Volodymyr Zaverukha, Yuriy Myronenko, and Oksana Ferchuk.
Today, July 25, final decisions are expected regarding the integration of basic general military training for students of higher education institutions from September 1. Deputy Minister of Education and Science Yevhen Kudriavets emphasized the importance of cooperation with students to understand the value of this training.