Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense has authorized a new Ukrainian-made Gromylo unmanned aerial vehicle for use in the Armed Forces. The drone is equipped with powerful engines, can carry a combat charge and is resistant to electronic warfare.
Maryna Bezrukova was dismissed as director of the Defense Procurement Agency due to failure to fulfill supply plans and other violations. Arsen Zhumadilov was appointed interim director until a new director is approved.
The Ministry of Justice upheld the complaint of the Ministry of Defense and canceled the registration action to change the head of the State Enterprise “Defense Procurement Agency”. Bezrukova was suspended, and Zhumadilov was granted the status of interim director.
The Ministry of Defense has introduced an electronic referral to the military medical commission through the Reserve+ app. Persons liable for military service can generate a digital document with a QR code without visiting the MCC.
The President's Office announced the postponement of the MMC from February 5 to June 5. The HQCJ will not penalize those who fail to pass the commission by the original deadline.
The Ministry of Defense has introduced a new procedure for entering data on military participation in combat operations through the UDRP. Authorized persons must enter information within 5 days of the start of a combat order.
In 2024, the environmental damage caused by Russian attacks on the Ministry of Defense facilities exceeded UAH 42 billion. Soil, air, and forests were most affected by missile and artillery strikes.
The President of Ukraine announced the development of drone training in higher education institutions. The first courses will be offered at the Lviv Land Academy and Zhytomyr University.
Arsen Zhumadilov has temporarily taken over as head of the Defense Procurement Agency and is working to improve procurement processes. After analyzing the situation, he will submit proposals to the Minister of Defense on possible changes.
The Ministry of Defense has launched licensed production of modern FPV drones at a state-owned enterprise. The project is being implemented under a trilateral agreement with a private developer to supply the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
The Ministry of Defense's state logistics operator is introducing a new model of supplying the Armed Forces with food starting in 2025. The pilot project will start in Kyiv and the region, separating procurement and logistics functions.
A deputy of the city council in Kirovohrad region and his accomplices organized the supply of low-quality clothing for the army. The fraud with military uniforms caused the state losses of over UAH 21 million.
Soldiers who left the unit without permission after November 29 will not be able to return under a simplified procedure. They will have to undergo a full investigation and obtain a court decision to be reinstated in service.
The government has increased the contract period for military chaplains from three to six months. The procedure for issuing mandates and informing about the dismissal of chaplains has also been changed.
Dmytro Klimenkov has been dismissed from the post of Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine. This decision is related to the arms procurement issues previously announced by Minister Rustem Umerov.
More than 8,000 candidates joined the Defense Forces through recruitment centers, of whom 20% are women. Most women choose staff positions (24%) and medical specialties (22%).
The Ministry of Defense reported on the possible expulsion of male students for refusing practical military training. From September 2025, mandatory basic general military training for students will be introduced.
The Office of the President of Ukraine told what changes will be proposed to replenish the army.
The authorities are considering extending the deadline for repeated medical examinations for those who are limitedly fit. Due to long queues and organizational problems, a significant portion of the one million people have not yet passed the examination.
On the Black Sea coast in the Katranka area, fuel oil-like stains were found over a length of 1. 5 km. Experts took samples for investigation and contacted the relevant services to localize the pollution.
The lawyer explained that Liev, as the head of the Defense Ministry's department, was obliged to accept the machine guns after the military signed Form 22. The military is responsible for the quality of the weapons, as they check and sign the documents.
Defense Minister Umerov initiated the dismissal of Klimenkov's deputy and did not extend Bezrukova's contract because of the arms procurement scandal. Arsen Zhumadilov will be appointed as the new director of the Defense Industry.
The Ministry of Defense has created a technical specification for a new Type C winter camouflage suit for special forces. The suit provides maximum camouflage, freedom of movement and has advanced elements.
The NACP has not completed monitoring of the lifestyle of Yevhen Sokur, former acting deputy head of the State Tax Service. The audit concerns his undeclared live-in girlfriend and her suspicious flower business.
The Lebedeva flower aesthetic boutique in the Leonardo business center, owned by Alina Lebedeva, is not working for technical reasons. The business owner is a roommate of former acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service Yevhen Sokur.
Beta testing of electronic referrals to the military medical commission has begun in the Reserve+ app. Starting in the fall of 2025, users will be able to choose a medical institution to undergo the MEC.
The supplier company, Spetstechnoexport, tried to take the faulty machine guns for warranty repair after complaints. Due to the seizure of the weapons in the Liiev case, the repair could not be carried out.
Oleksandr Liev denies the accusations of purchasing low-quality machine guns for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and calls his detention groundless. According to him, the weapons were purchased before his appointment and accepted by military experts without any comments.
The former commander of the OTU “Kharkiv” was detained at the exit from the pre-trial detention center after posting bail of UAH 5 million. The SBI uncovered new facts in the case of the border breach in Kharkiv region and command negligence.
The Oktyabrsky Court of Poltava imposed a pre-trial restraint on Oleksandr Liev in the form of detention with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 9 million. The ex-official is suspected of supplying low-quality machine guns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.