Starting June 2026, the conditions for reserving employees will change based on salary levels. Additionally, a reform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will launch, featuring increased payments and new contracts.
Airlogix and Sentinel are establishing a joint venture in Canada to manufacture UAVs. The produced reconnaissance drones will be handed over to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine expects 36 Gripen fighter jets equipped with long-range Meteor missiles. The new weaponry will help drive back Russian aircraft and reduce strikes by guided aerial bombs (KABs).
Zelenskyy has signed a law abolishing VAT on unmanned ground vehicles. The exemption will remain in effect for the needs of the Defense Forces until the end of martial law.
Firewood sales volumes reached 1. 1 million cubic meters, which is twice the figures of 2023. The cost of fuel ranges from 950 to 1,400 hryvnias per cubic meter.
Russia is installing EW systems on Shaheds to suppress Ukrainian interceptor drones. The modernized drones are already attacking critical infrastructure.
The full-scale war in Ukraine has been ongoing for over four years, yet despite this, the system for monitoring procurement for the defense sector has still not been properly established. Moreover, there is a lack of systematic oversight of the field and preventive detection of violations.
A case regarding the supply of low-quality spare parts for armored vehicles worth 171 million UAH has been referred to court. The losses to the state from the scheme amount to 126 million UAH.
Public oversight of defense procurement is almost non-existent in Ukraine following the restriction of publicity on Prozorro, experts claim. Against the backdrop of the Ministry of Defense launching the new "Logistics Lockdown" program worth UAH 5 billion, the question arises: is the state capable of ensuring a balance between military secrecy and transparency in the use of funds?
Six Ground Forces centers have transitioned to an updated BMT program lasting 51 days. The emphasis is placed on countering drones and small group tactics.
Fedorov announced the "Logistics Lockdown" program to destroy the enemy's rear. The first 5 billion hryvnias have already been allocated for the purchase of middle-strike assets.
A TCC official will stand trial for beating a 60-year-old man and breaking his arm. The SBI has completed the investigation, and the case has been sent to court on the charges of inflicting injuries.
During the construction of a control point for the AFU, the state suffered damages amounting to UAH 2. 7 million. A technical supervision engineer has been notified of suspicion due to negligence.
Shabunin stated there is insufficient control and a lack of reforms in the defense procurement system. Oversight of the distribution of €60 billion in EU aid remains weak.
An online deferment for researchers at universities and institutions has appeared in Rezerv+. To apply, employment data must be updated in the EDEBO database.
An 18-year-old native of the Cherkasy region recorded the consequences of shelling and the movement of equipment for money. The court remanded the suspect in state treason into custody.
The Committee recommended adopting a draft law on removing women from the registry if they were added in violation of regulations. TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) verification will take up to 30 days.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed children of veterans to use an extract from the Register instead of a Combatant ID card to access educational benefits. The document is available in the Diia app or at Administrative Service Centers (CNAPs).
The Defense Procurement Agency (DOT) purchased a record number of 155mm shells and saved 16% of the funds. This allowed for the acquisition of tens of thousands of additional rounds for the Defense Forces.
During the attack on May 24, the enemy attempted to overwhelm the air defense with a massive volume of missiles and drones. Over 40% of the Shaheds were shot down by interceptors of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
The Russian army may begin installing two types of EW (Electronic Warfare) equipment on "Shahed" drones. This would allow the enemy to suppress Ukrainian interceptor drones and radar stations.
The government has updated the criteria for reservation (deferment), setting the minimum salary for employees at 25,941 hryvnias. Local authorities must review the status of institutions.
The Tryzub system disables drone electronics using microwave radiation. This method is significantly cheaper than using anti-aircraft missiles.
The court has arrested two directors for supplying the AFU with hazardous field rations worth UAH 71 million. The suspects forged documents and supplied expired products.
Since the beginning of the invasion, the Russian Federation has used more than 13,300 chemical munitions. The intensity of enemy attacks on the battlefield has increased rapidly during 2024.
The government has abolished the requirement to submit copies of contracts three days prior to customs clearance. This will accelerate the supply of weapons and equipment to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
The AFU have stabilized the front and are launching drone strikes deep into the Russian Federation. Putin wants to end the war by the end of the year, provided there is full control over the Donbas.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed local authorities to fund air defense groups within volunteer formations. Communities will be able to pay rewards for shot-down aerial targets.
Entrepreneurs supplied the AFU with low-quality field rations worth 71 million UAH through document forgery. A former Ministry of Defense official is among the suspects.
Over the past four months, the supply of interceptor drones has increased 2. 6 times. This method of countering Shaheds is cheaper and faster than traditional air defense systems.
