Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Ukraine's Defense Ministry has signed implementation agreements with Denmark to purchase weapons from Ukrainian manufacturers. Funding in the amount of 535 million euros will come from Denmark, Sweden and frozen russian assets.
The State Employment Service has published a list of the most popular vacancies in Ukraine. The leaders in demand are salespeople (21 thousand vacancies), drivers (9 thousand), and cooks, engineers and accountants (6 thousand each).
The GUR reports that half of the 2,000 UAVs launched by Russia in October were decoy drones.
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the procedure for the use of firearms by civilians during martial law. Now citizens will be able to use the declared weapons to repel Russia's armed aggression.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the military leadership, focusing on the Kurakhove direction. He also emphasized the need to strengthen air defense due to Russia's constant attacks on Ukrainian cities.
The online deferment for students and people with disabilities has been launched in the Reserve+ app. The Ministry of Defense is testing the possibility of deferment for parents with many children and plans to transfer all types of deferments online.
The Reserve+ app now allows students and people with disabilities to get a deferment. The system automatically checks data through registries, but it is currently unstable.
The President of Ukraine signed decrees appointing new heads of Volyn and Zakarpattia RSAs. Biletskyi became the head of the Transcarpathian RSA, and Rudnytskyi - of the Volyn RSA.
The Government dismissed the Deputy Minister of Defense and the Head of the State Service of Geology and Subsoil and appointed an interim head of the service. The government also agreed to replace the heads of the Volyn and Zakarpattia RSAs.
Frankenburg Technologies will provide Ukraine with samples of the new air defense missile for testing. If successful, the missiles, capable of destroying targets at an altitude of up to 2 km, may be manufactured in Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense held a meeting between the leadership and the military to discuss army modernization and innovation. They discussed issues of supply, training and the creation of a new coordination body.
The Ministry of Defense is testing demi-season and winter uniforms for servicewomen. By the end of 2024, it is also planning to reconstruct buildings to ensure accessibility for people with limited mobility.
Ukrainian pilot cadets will get more training flights and new routes. The program is aimed at a faster transition to training on modern military aircraft, including Western models.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with the new head of the NATO Representation, Patrick Turner. The parties discussed the supply of air defense systems and the implementation of the agreements reached at the NATO Summit in Washington.
The government appointed two new deputy ministers of justice. Also, three high-ranking officials were dismissed and the dismissal of the head of the Nikopol District State Administration was approved.
In October 2024, the NBU transferred UAH 563. 4 million for the needs of Ukraine's defense. The funds were distributed between the National Guard (UAH 49.9 million) and the Ministry of Defense (UAH 508.3 million), with a total balance of UAH 1.5 billion on the special account.
The Reserve+ app has launched a beta test of online deferment from mobilization. Students and postgraduates will be the first to receive instructions, followed by people with disabilities and parents with many children.
The court ruled illegal the transfer of 2. 5 hectares of land in the Darnytsia district of Kyiv, where it was planned to build apartment buildings. The land plot with the property complex worth over UAH 300 million was returned to the state.
The Ministry of Defense is implementing a program to engage veterans and people with disabilities in demining.
The Ministry of Defense has established the first medical facility for the reintegration of military personnel released from captivity. The center has 100 beds with the possibility of expansion and provides comprehensive medical, psychological and documentary assistance.
The Reserve+ application experienced a technical failure due to erroneous sending of test notifications during the beta test of online deferrals. The Ministry of Defense promises to restore access to authorization in the coming hours.
The Reserve+ app has started testing an online deferral system for three categories of citizens. Participants can be parents with many children, people with disabilities, and students pursuing a consistent education.
The Defense Ministry announced the launch of electronic deferments in the Reserve+ app in November. People with disabilities and postgraduate students will be the first to use the service, followed by parents with many children.
17 Ukrainian manufacturing teams presented their developments of drone swarms and guided munitions. The tests were conducted with the participation of military and government officials, who provided recommendations for improving the products.
Ukraine invited Austria to join the Coalition for Demining and to invest in the production of missile defense equipment. The parties also discussed training of the Ukrainian military.
The Ministry of Defense has simplified the procedure for reporting property for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. After the service, soldiers have to return only a bulletproof vest and helmet, while all other uniforms remain with them.
Over the last day, 158 combat engagements took place, with the hottest fighting in the Kupianske and Kurakhove sectors.
Northern European countries have supported the “Danish model” of financing the Ukrainian defense industry for the production of long-range weapons. Sweden has already allocated 20 million euros to support Ukraine's industrial base under this initiative.
The Command of the Unmanned Systems Forces has been included in the list of state customers for drones and electronic warfare equipment. This will allow us to meet the needs of the frontline and strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities faster.
The Army+ app has added 5 new types of electronic reports for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These include a Form 5 certificate, reports for leaving the garrison, for treatment, financial assistance, and leave after captivity.