Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Due to the invasion of Russia, 128,000 km² of land and 14,000 km² of water in Ukraine have been contaminated with explosive ordnance. This affects the safety of 6 million Ukrainians and the economic development of the affected regions.
According to the General Staff, 159 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the past day. The enemy launched 3 missile and 82 air strikes, fired over 4,400 times, including 161 times from multiple rocket launchers.
Ukraine's DELTA combat system played a key role in NATO's anti-drone exercise in the Netherlands. Experts from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Center for Innovation demonstrated the system's drone identification and detection capabilities.
The Government of Ukraine transferred Spetstechnoexport to the Ministry of Defense due to financial irregularities. The Ministry of Defense initiated an audit of the company's activities, which is currently underway.
Kyiv RMA has signed a memorandum with Global Clearance Solutions UK for humanitarian demining. The company will provide a wide range of mine action assistance, including survey and clearance of territories.
The ex-soldier told us whether the most influential tax officer will be held accountable for lying in his declaration.
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for conscription, shortening the time limit for reporting to the military registration and enlistment office. From now on, people from regional centers must report within 7 days, and from other settlements - within 10 days.
In the two months since the Army+ app was launched, 300,000 servicemen and women have registered. The app allows them to submit electronic reports, generate Army IDs, and take surveys.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a conscription evasion scheme whose organizers earned over UAH 40 million. The law enforcement detained 14 people who produced fake certificates from the military medical commission for exemption from military service.
The head of the housing and maintenance department of the Ministry of Defense was served a notice of suspicion of embezzlement of UAH 2. 3 million for the purchase of construction materials. The criminal scheme operated from November 2022 to September 2024.
At the military training ground, the Ministry of Defense demonstrated new models of domestic weapons to foreign partners. These include drones, Stugna, Bohdan, armored vehicles, and robotic systems.
The first recruitment center of the Ukrainian Legion has opened in Lublin, Poland, to recruit volunteers who are citizens of Ukraine. The center operates daily, conducts medical examinations and provides 35 days of training at a training ground.
Luxembourg has joined the Drone Coalition initiative, established in February 2024. It is expected that the accumulated 50 million euros will be used to purchase another 20-30 thousand drones for Ukraine.
Despite the fact that the acting deputy head of the State Tax Service, Yevhen Sokur, is involved in a number of scandals, a criminal case has been opened against him and the NACP is investigating him, he continues to hold a high position. This is probably possible due to political patronage.
The Ukrainian Defense Minister discussed expanding cooperation with leading defense companies. Umerov called for the localization of production and the creation of joint ventures, in particular for the production of missiles and drones.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a delegation from the Finnish Parliament. They discussed investments in the Ukrainian defense industry and the creation of joint ventures.
In Prykarpattia, Ukrposhta has started sending summonses to the home addresses of persons liable for military service. The summonses contain electronic signatures of the heads of the military commissariats and a QR code, and the recipients must report to the commissariat within 14 days.
The Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine called for investment in the Ukrainian defense industry, which demonstrates high efficiency. The priority is to introduce the latest technologies, including drones and missiles.
The member countries of the Coalition for Demining Capabilities have agreed to purchase €22 million worth of equipment for Ukraine's needs. Lithuania is allocating €15 million and Sweden €7 million for pickups and trucks for the Armed Forces and the State Service of Ukraine for Specialized Transport Services.
Ukraine's Defense Minister announced an increase in production of drones, long-range weapons, and ballistic missiles in 2025. Ukraine has invested $4 billion in the development of the defense industry and plans to increase funding.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed First Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Havryliuk to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. The decision was made based on a proposal from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Border guards do not record unusual situations or movements of equipment on the border with Belarus. The defense forces are strengthening their defensive positions by mining the most threatening areas.
The President of Ukraine discussed with Kirill Budanov the intentions of Russian troops and the response to them. Zelenskyy received information about Russia's plans for the rest of the year and how to counter them.
The government allowed military units to mobilize reservists and volunteers. Commanders will be able to issue referrals to the CMC and man combat units without applying to the CMC.
The Cabinet of Ministers has launched a two-year experiment to certify drone operator schools. The project aims to unify the training process and prepare personnel for the Security and Defense Forces.
The Ministry of Defense announces a change in the ratio of artillery ammunition used in favor of Ukraine. It is now 1:3 in favor of Russia, compared to 1:8 in the winter of 2024.
Defense Minister Umerov signed a motion to dismiss four of his deputies. He also announced reforms to the defense procurement system, including the transfer of Spetstechnoexport from the DIU to the Defense Ministry.
In Kherson region, Ukrposhta has started sending out summonses to conscripts and persons liable for military service. Summonses are generated using the Unified State Register and contain a QR code, and failure to appear leads to administrative liability.
A new recruitment center for the Ukrainian army, the 40th in the country, has opened in Ternopil. The center offers information about the service and assistance in choosing a position in the Defense Forces, without issuing summonses.
The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Economy are introducing new rules for electricity procurement for the Armed Forces. Order No. 651 establishes open tenders, requirements for participants, and criteria for evaluating proposals to ensure transparency and savings.