Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Since the beginning of 2026, the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers have sent the police more than 1. 5 million requests to locate persons liable for military service. During the period of martial law, more than 20,000 criminal proceedings for evading mobilization have been investigated.
The procurement process for domestically produced weapons has moved forward after most of the tactical and technical characteristics were approved. However, funding remains partial, and systemic risks have not been eliminated.
Throughout the winter and summer of 2026, RDK UAV operators from the DIU struck the positions, equipment, and logistics of Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia sector. This weakened the occupiers’ ability to hold their positions and conduct rotations.
The Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers stated that contracting is insufficient due to the slow development of technical and tactical specifications, which could cause delays in weapons deliveries. Manufacturers forecast a real supply gap in six months if processes are not accelerated.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed destroyed enemy equipment to be transferred to foreign museums free of charge. Museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands will each receive one T-72 tank of different modifications.
The government has allowed captured military equipment to be transferred free of charge to museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands. This will help document the consequences of Russian aggression and advance cultural diplomacy.
The Ministry of Defence reported the full restoration of the Army+ app following a technical failure. Authorization has been restored, and all difficulties have been resolved.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that the head of the Zakarpattia Regional Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center had been suspended after violations of human rights and corruption risks were documented. He also accused the former leadership of the Ministry of Defense of inaction.
Men aged 18–60 no longer need to generate an e-military registration document 72 hours in advance; a valid document at the time of the visit is sufficient. Refusal is possible if the document is invalid or the data has not been updated.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has changed the procedure for checking military registration documents at consulates and embassies abroad. It is now sufficient to provide an e-military registration document that is valid at the time of the visit, rather than one generated within the previous 72 hours.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ihor Klymenko held a meeting with the leadership of parliament and the Ministry of Defense on cooperation in the security sector. The funding of the military and the development of the defense industry were identified as priorities.
Investigators are examining the involvement of former Defense Minister Giorgi Tskhakaya’s adviser in concluding drone contracts at inflated prices.
Ukraine has stopped reporting the number of Russian missiles due to security measures. Kyiv needs more interceptors from allies, especially Patriots.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi convened a meeting with the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council and the Minister of Finance to discuss the funding needs of the Defense Forces. The government is seeking additional resources, including through international assistance.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets will appeal to the heads of law enforcement agencies with a demand to inspect the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers in Zakarpattia. He claims there have been systematic human rights violations and corruption risks in the region since 2023.
Dmytro Lubinets said that hundreds of men were unlawfully deprived of deferments at the Berehove District Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center. The materials have been submitted to the prosecutor's office for investigation.
In 2026, the number of suspended tax invoices fell to 0. 16%, compared with 0.76% at the beginning of 2025. The main reason is a mismatch between purchased and sold goods (72%).
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the State Tax Service to provide the Ministry of Defense with data on Ukrainian citizens aged 18 to 60 to update the "Oberih" register. The transfer of data does not mean an automatic fine or mobilization.
Yurii Hudymenko, Head of the Public Anti-Corruption Council under the Ministry of Defense, believes that the defense company Fire Point has become the leader among long-range weapons manufacturers. The state’s task is to maintain competition in the arms market
In July, Russian forces used over 8,300 guided aerial bombs, marking the highest figure since the war began. The intensity of combat operations has increased, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold the defense.
Ukraine obtained six procedural victories in international courts in the first half of 2026. The decisions allow for the recovery of about 4.6 million euros in favor of the Ministry of Defense.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Mykola Shvydkyi as Deputy Minister of Defense. His main task will be to strengthen the interaction of the Ministry of Defense with the military.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Deputy Head of the OP Pavlo Palisa will coordinate the work of the Ministry of Defense with the United States and Ukrainian manufacturers. This concerns special options for the use of missile systems.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted changes that allow conscripts to re-register a deferment on a different basis without losing its validity. The old deferment remains in effect until the new application is reviewed.
Ukraine and Great Britain discussed strengthening air defense, anti-ballistic projects, and the supply of Meteor missiles for Gripen aircraft. The meeting took place between the acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Chief of the Defence Staff of Britain.
The President received a report on the challenges posed by Russian ballistic strikes and identified asymmetric defense measures. The situation on the front near Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka was also discussed.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Liubov Galan and Serhii Boiev as deputy ministers of defense. Boiev became deputy for European integration.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara announced the improvement of logistics and protection of supply routes from Russian drones. He emphasized the timely provision of the military with necessary resources.
The 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov", including the "Liubart" brigade, has joined the program of simplified reinstatement for soldiers who left their units without authorization. Return without trial is possible only from June 12 to September 20, 2026, but each case is considered individually.
TCC must store video recordings from body cameras for 90 days, their shutdown during mobilization measures is prohibited.