The Ministry of Defense has approved new calorie requirements for food for the Armed Forces, which will become mandatory in 2025. Previously, the calorie content was determined by the suppliers themselves, but now clear standards will be set.
Ivan Havryliuk, First Deputy Minister of Defense, has been appointed as the new head of the Interagency Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation Policy. He replaced Ihor Fomenko in this position.
The Cabinet of Ministers allowed to extend the reservation period for employees who have received this status until May 31, 2024. The audit of critical enterprises is ongoing due to an abnormal increase in the number of bookings.
The Ukrainian computerized artillery range has been approved for operation by the Ministry of Defense. The compact simulator allows simulating combat missions and analyzing the actions of the units based on real-world experience.
Over the last day, 157 combat engagements took place, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk sector with 43 attacks. The enemy launched 67 air strikes and used over 580 kamikaze drones.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced new quality control standards for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Samples will be tested according to modern international methods at all stages of production.
The meeting discussed preparations for the heating season in terms of security and recovery. The President instructed the preparation of parts of the Internal Strengthening Plan of Ukraine and gave instructions on winter preparations.
In less than a week after the launch of recruitment, Reserve+ received more than 2,500 applications. The system is becoming an ecosystem of services for people liable for military service and military units.
The Army+ app has launched an online learning service with verified military materials. Courses on general training, field life, and unmanned systems are available, and new areas are planned to be added.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry and the Pentagon conducted an audit of U. S. spare parts for the Armed Forces. No significant deviations in the accounting and use of international military assistance were found.
Lubinets commented on the attempt of the suspects in the rape of a minor to mobilize. The Ombudsman assured that the case was under control, and the Ministry of Defense refused to mobilize them.
The Main Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defense will conduct an inspection of the Obukhiv Military Training Center due to the scandal with the mobilization of rape suspects. If any signs of a crime are found, the materials will be transferred to the State Bureau of Investigation.
Two 18-year-old rape suspects were denied mobilization to the Armed Forces. The Ministry of Defense will conduct an inspection of the Obukhiv military recruitment center, which accepted their requests for voluntary mobilization.
Ukraine has offered Lithuania a mechanism to finance the production of the Palianytsia drone missile. Lithuania will invest €10 million according to the Danish model, and the Lithuanian Defense Minister plans to visit Ukraine in the near future.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will increase purchases of farm products for the military starting in 2025. This will provide the Armed Forces with more fresh fruits and vegetables.
The head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Service said that Russia is transferring nuclear weapons technology to the DPRK in exchange for military personnel and shells. According to him, by the end of October, 2,600 North Korean troops will arrive to fight in the Kursk region.
President Zelenskyy called for personal responsibility and personnel decisions due to the violations at the MSEC. He emphasized the importance of digitalizing the disability determination process and a full audit of officials' pensions.
In the de-occupied territories of Mykolaiv region, an increased content of heavy metals and explosive residues in the soil was found. The contamination is the result of Russian shelling of enterprises and warehouses.
Last week, recruitment centers in Ukraine received 956 new applications. A total of 21,910 people have applied since the start of the work, of whom 5,415 are being considered as candidates for the Defense Forces.
The Ukrainian military coordinated the operation of more than 50 UAVs during the REPMUS 24 exercise in Portugal. The DELTA system was integrated with other combat systems for data exchange and force delineation.
Law enforcement officers have completed an investigation against a Lviv businessman and his accomplices for supplying low-quality military clothing to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The state's losses amounted to over UAH 1 billion, and the suspects were chosen a measure of restraint in the form of detention.
Ukraine's Defense Minister has signed an agreement with Germany to strengthen the air defense system. Four more countries will join the agreement, which provides for joint projects and funding to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has responded to the alleged hacking of the Reserve+ app and support chatbots. The agency emphasizes that user data is transmitted encrypted, and the fake Telegram bot has been removed.
Over the last day, 202 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The enemy launched 2 missile and 64 air strikes, made over 3,500 attacks, and used 1,400 kamikaze drones.
President Zelenskyy said that partners had proposed lowering the mobilization age, but there are no such plans at the moment. He emphasized that lowering the age of mobilization could be dangerous.
The Reserve+ app has a recruiting service for finding vacancies in the military. The system selects positions based on the user's skills, providing detailed information about brigades and their command.
Russia is training about 11,000 North Korean soldiers to participate in the war against Ukraine at four training grounds. The training takes place in Khabarovsk, Usuriysk, Blagoveshchensk and Vladivostok.
The Ministry of Defense is working to restore the online deferment function in the Reserve+ application. This feature is expected to become available in the first decade of November after technical issues are resolved.
In December, the partners will approve plans to assist Ukraine within the framework of the capability coalitions for the coming years. This will help to better understand the needs of the Defense Forces and ensure the implementation of the Victory Plan.
The Reserve+ app crashed, showing users false deferrals until the end of mobilization. The Ministry of Defense assures that the data in the Oberig registry has not been changed and the problem has already been fixed.
