Vehicles weighing up to 3. 5 tons have started moving through the Nyzhankovychi - Malkhovychi crossing point. The checkpoint will be able to handle 50 buses and 2,000 cars per day, and will be controlled by the services of both countries.
The Reserve+ app is used by 3. 5 million Ukrainians every day. The new version now allows you to update your contact information without a physical visit to a local recruitment center.
The government supported the resolution on the formation of a list of priority weapons and military equipment. Manufacturers will be able to sign contracts for 3-10 years to develop the Ukrainian defense industry.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov meets with Lithuania's newly appointed Defense Minister Šakalienė in Kyiv. The two sides discussed military cooperation for 2025, including the supply of drones and electronic warfare equipment.
The Reserve+ app now allows users to update their personal data in the Oberig register. Users will be able to update their phone, email, and address no more than once every 7 days.
The Parliament has passed a law on the exclusion from military registration of persons found unfit for service. The military registration documents will not be confiscated, but will be marked with an exclusion note.
Cryptographic data encryption has been introduced in the Army+ military app and mandatory daily authorization has been canceled. Now 500,000 military personnel will be able to use the app without re-verification for a month.
Ukrainian military experts provided the US with evidence of the use of Western components in Russian weapons. Foreign parts were found in the Orlan-10 UAV, including guidance and navigation systems.
By the end of February 2025, Ukraine will introduce electronic referrals to the military medical commission through Reserve+. The medical examination will be available at any designated medical facility, and the results will be stored digitally.
The Ministry of Defense has prepared a draft law on clear terms of military service, but its submission has been postponed. The reason is the lack of sufficient reserves to replace soldiers at the front.
Due to the restoration work in the state registers of the Ministry of Justice, deferrals in Reserve+ have been suspended. The registries of the Ministry of Defense continue to operate normally, but there may be delays in processing requests.
The Ministries of Defense of Ukraine and the Netherlands discussed priorities for military assistance for 2025, including air defense, artillery, and defense support. The Netherlands also plans to invest €400 million in the production of UAVs.
The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Portugal held a telephone conversation on cooperation in the defense industry. The parties discussed financing for the production and supply of drones and scheduled a meeting at Ramstein.
The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Italy discussed the expansion of military cooperation for 2025. It is planned to strengthen air defense and implement joint projects with Italian defense companies.
A video of unacceptable actions by police officers of the Vyshgorod district was found on social media. Both police officers have been suspended from duty pending an internal investigation.
The Ministry of Defense is investigating an incident in which TCC employees tried to “smoke” a man out of a car with gas. The Ministry condemned such actions and promises to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Iryna Zlenko, former head of the Khmelnytsky tax office, spoke about Hetmantsev's influence on the work of the State Tax Service through his former assistant Sokur. According to her, Hetmantsev personally manages the tax office and holds conference calls.
The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified the procedure for changing the place of service for military personnel, removing the requirement to indicate the position at the disposal. This will eliminate the possibility of manipulation when transferring between units.
Yevhen Sokur did not list his civilian wife Alina Lebedieva, with whom he has been living since 2016, in his declaration. The NACP is investigating possible illicit enrichment due to her successful flower business and conflict of interest.
Users report technical problems with the Defense Ministry's Reserve+ application. It is recommended to have paper documents with you due to a failure in the electronic system.
The court approved a plea agreement with the defendant in the case of former Deputy Minister Lozynsky. The defendant received a 5-year suspended sentence and has to transfer boiler houses worth UAH 45 million to the Armed Forces.
The Minister of Defense dismissed Lieutenant General Pavlo Tkachuk from the post of head of the National Air Force after an audit and violations were found. The cadets complained of systematic harassment, extortion, and problems with their welfare.
The President of Ukraine said that modern warfare is a war of technology, not trenches and trenches. The priority is to preserve the lives of young people and the technological capabilities of the army, not the age of the military.
The hearing to choose a measure of restraint against Oleh Poberezhniuk, commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade, was postponed to December 19. He is suspected of involving his subordinates in the construction of a private house instead of service.
From December 17 to December 30, the Reserve+ application will not be available for students to apply for deferments due to technical work in the EDEBO. Already received deferments and other services of the application will work as usual.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over UAH 37 billion for the construction of fortifications in the third line of defense, and most of the work has been completed. Nearly 950 medical facilities that were damaged during the war have also been restored.
Dmytro Lubinets responded to an appeal regarding the abuse of military personnel in the 211th Brigade. Criminal proceedings have been initiated, the commander has been notified of suspicion, and searches have been conducted.
The Army+ mobile application has reached 500 thousand authorized users among the military. The app launched a survey on the quality of military uniforms and added new features for transfers between units.
The Ministry of Defense has allocated UAH 1. 89 billion for the purchase of drones for combat brigades. 55% of the funds will be spent on Mavic drones with night vision, and 18% on FPV kamikazes.
The Government has amended the procedure for using funds for defense procurement by the State Enterprise “State Logistics Operator”. The innovations will strengthen control over budget funds and optimize financial flows.