Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
The first public GRU platform for the selection of intelligence officers has been opened. Candidates will undergo testing and consultations, and the average passing rate is only 1 in 100.
Rustem Umerov stated that the participation of the US Secretary of Defense in the "Ramstein" meeting confirms support for Ukraine. Hegset joined the meeting online, despite previous reports of the absence of a US representative.
The Ministry of Defense urges to report cases of refusal to accept electronic referrals to the Military Medical Commission. More than 40,000 Ukrainians have already generated electronic referrals.
New positions have been introduced in the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to help the military with documents and treatment. The support service works with families and provides comprehensive information about benefits.
In Zhytomyr, a man who was being escorted to the military medical commission used pepper spray against TCC employees and tried to escape. The video captured the moment of detention to prevent escape.
The Ministry of Defense has developed a new concept for providing housing for military personnel and their families. The process of apartment registration will also be digitized, which will make the procedures more transparent.
GUR published a video of the destruction of the enemy in a village in the Zaporizhzhia direction. As a result of the cleansing, 12 occupiers were eliminated and two more were taken prisoner.
In Ukraine, more than 100 couples of servicemen have used the priority online marriage registration. The service is implemented by the Ministry of Justice jointly with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Digital Transformation.
NACP is delaying the lifestyle monitoring of the former Deputy Head of the State Tax Service, Yevhen Sokur, which may allow him to avoid responsibility for possible violations in declarations.
Since the beginning of the invasion, 811 incidents have been recorded due to explosive objects. The most contaminated are Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions.
April 8 is Roma Day, Military Commissariat Workers' Day, Pygmy Hippopotamus Day and Buddhism Day. Also today is the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Apostles.
DOD fined suppliers of products for the Armed Forces for more than 6 million hryvnias. The reason was counterfeit dairy products that did not meet state standards, found in military units.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for use the D-21-12R ground robotic complex. It can perform surveillance, patrolling, and fire support tasks.
Since September 2024, the NACP has been monitoring the lifestyle of Yevhen Sokur, the former Deputy Head of the State Tax Service, and now Hetmantsev's assistant. The audit is related to the non-declaration of his cohabitant and a criminal case.
Zelenskyy instructed to intensify contacts with partners regarding air defense, especially Patriot systems. Russia uses the Black Sea waters for strikes, so strengthening defense is necessary.
According to the head of the HUR, russia will not significantly reduce the size of the army after the war, as this contradicts its defense strategy. A large budget will be released after the end of hostilities.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that during the war, it is not worth revealing the whole truth, as people's consciousness may not be ready for the harsh reality.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are introducing positions for officers, sergeants and soldiers of social support. They will assist military personnel, their families and commanders in various matters.
The Ministry of Defense has completed testing new sports sneakers for the military, determining the optimal characteristics. The agency invites manufacturers to join in providing the army with quality shoes.
On April 3, 2025, an armored vehicle exploded on the outskirts of temporarily occupied Melitopol. Inside were the enemy crew and the landing party of the "Akhmat Vostok" unit, at least five were eliminated.
The tax office is introducing measures to resolve tax issues of mobilized sole proprietors and veterans. Working groups will be created to advise entrepreneurs.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on April 3, the Russian army lost 1,380 soldiers and 7 tanks. Total enemy losses reached 920,950 people.
Former Defense Minister Hrytsenko stated in 2013 that the military exercises of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea do not pose a threat. The media indicate that this created an informational background for preparing for the occupation.
Military ID: fines for loss from UAH 510 to UAH 1,700. Algorithm of actions for restoring the document from the Ministry of Justice: application to the TCC, photo, passport, remnants of the document.
Most often, volunteers choose specialties related to UAVs, driving and shooting. Staff, artillery, medical positions and communications are also popular.
Ex-Minister Omelyan stated that the anti-corruption activities of the CPC and Shabunin led to the substitution of reforms, increasing corruption. He added that no high-ranking official has been punished.
GUR and the Ministry of Youth and Sports published data on 11 Russian athletes and cyber athletes who publicly support the war. They hold events in the occupied territories and visit the military.
SBI exposed the facts of supply of substandard honey to military units in Lviv region for more than 30 million hryvnias. The director of the enterprise and the commander of the military unit were detained.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of rehabilitation and development of veterans in small communities, particularly based in schools. They also discussed supporting veterans' connections with the Defense Forces.
The first stage of the Military Medical Examination reform has been completed. The second stage provides for the possibility of undergoing a medical examination at any healthcare facility, which will reduce queues and corruption risks.