Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense has authorized the delivery of a new domestic drone, the Shchedryk, to the troops. The UAV has silent engines, is resistant to electronic warfare, and can operate at altitudes that are difficult for enemy air defense to reach.
The National Qualifications Agency of Ukraine has registered the professional standard “Military Registration Officer”. The document defines the requirements for military registration specialists at all Ukrainian enterprises.
The government has automatically extended existing reservations for mobilization for one month due to a cyberattack on state registers. The decision applies to reservations that were valid as of December 19, 2024.
The Army+ app launches the Plus program for the military with access to special offers. Among the partners are Ukrzaliznytsia and Ukrnafta, which provide discounts and preferences for defenders.
A member of the Verkhovna Rada's National Security Committee spoke about the impossibility of mass demobilization due to threats to national security. The rotation system for the military is also not fully implemented due to the escalation at the front.
The Ministry of Defense is introducing a unified payment mechanism and a simplified procedure for providing meals to military personnel in civilian medical facilities. More than UAH 2.1 billion will be allocated for this purpose in 2025.
The Pechersk Court of Kyiv extended the detention of Roman Hrynkevych until January 21, 2025. The bail for the suspect in supplying low-quality clothing to the Armed Forces was reduced to UAH 302 million.
A new military standard for survival and capture avoidance training with three levels of difficulty has been approved. The program is based on NATO standards and includes survival training in various conditions.
The Ministry of Defense has introduced the possibility of transferring between units of the NGU through the Army+ app. The system has clear conditions for transfer depending on participation in combat operations and the conclusions of the Military Qualification Commission.
In 2024, the area of potentially mined territories in Ukraine decreased by 17 thousand square kilometers to 139 thousand square kilometers. More than 2,500 square kilometers have been cleared of mines and 165 communities in seven regions have been surveyed.
Vehicles weighing up to 3. 5 tons have started moving through the Nyzhankovychi - Malkhovychi crossing point. The checkpoint will be able to handle 50 buses and 2,000 cars per day, and will be controlled by the services of both countries.
The Reserve+ app is used by 3. 5 million Ukrainians every day. The new version now allows you to update your contact information without a physical visit to a local recruitment center.
The government supported the resolution on the formation of a list of priority weapons and military equipment. Manufacturers will be able to sign contracts for 3-10 years to develop the Ukrainian defense industry.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov meets with Lithuania's newly appointed Defense Minister Šakalienė in Kyiv. The two sides discussed military cooperation for 2025, including the supply of drones and electronic warfare equipment.
The Reserve+ app now allows users to update their personal data in the Oberig register. Users will be able to update their phone, email, and address no more than once every 7 days.
The Parliament has passed a law on the exclusion from military registration of persons found unfit for service. The military registration documents will not be confiscated, but will be marked with an exclusion note.
Cryptographic data encryption has been introduced in the Army+ military app and mandatory daily authorization has been canceled. Now 500,000 military personnel will be able to use the app without re-verification for a month.
Ukrainian military experts provided the US with evidence of the use of Western components in Russian weapons. Foreign parts were found in the Orlan-10 UAV, including guidance and navigation systems.
By the end of February 2025, Ukraine will introduce electronic referrals to the military medical commission through Reserve+. The medical examination will be available at any designated medical facility, and the results will be stored digitally.
The Ministry of Defense has prepared a draft law on clear terms of military service, but its submission has been postponed. The reason is the lack of sufficient reserves to replace soldiers at the front.
Due to the restoration work in the state registers of the Ministry of Justice, deferrals in Reserve+ have been suspended. The registries of the Ministry of Defense continue to operate normally, but there may be delays in processing requests.
The Ministries of Defense of Ukraine and the Netherlands discussed priorities for military assistance for 2025, including air defense, artillery, and defense support. The Netherlands also plans to invest €400 million in the production of UAVs.
The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Portugal held a telephone conversation on cooperation in the defense industry. The parties discussed financing for the production and supply of drones and scheduled a meeting at Ramstein.
The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Italy discussed the expansion of military cooperation for 2025. It is planned to strengthen air defense and implement joint projects with Italian defense companies.
A video of unacceptable actions by police officers of the Vyshgorod district was found on social media. Both police officers have been suspended from duty pending an internal investigation.
The Ministry of Defense is investigating an incident in which TCC employees tried to “smoke” a man out of a car with gas. The Ministry condemned such actions and promises to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Iryna Zlenko, former head of the Khmelnytsky tax office, spoke about Hetmantsev's influence on the work of the State Tax Service through his former assistant Sokur. According to her, Hetmantsev personally manages the tax office and holds conference calls.
The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified the procedure for changing the place of service for military personnel, removing the requirement to indicate the position at the disposal. This will eliminate the possibility of manipulation when transferring between units.
Yevhen Sokur did not list his civilian wife Alina Lebedieva, with whom he has been living since 2016, in his declaration. The NACP is investigating possible illicit enrichment due to her successful flower business and conflict of interest.
Users report technical problems with the Defense Ministry's Reserve+ application. It is recommended to have paper documents with you due to a failure in the electronic system.