Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

The Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine met with the Director of NATO Defense and Security Cooperation to discuss the transfer of non-lethal assistance to Kyiv for the development of the Defense Forces.

The state logistics operator has announced the first tenders for the purchase of 12 types of winter clothing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including winter pants, jackets, suits, gloves and socks, with defined quality requirements.

As a result of a strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a military airfield in occupied Dzhankoy in Crimea, enemy missile and air defense launchers, radar systems and aircraft were destroyed.

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported a successful attack on a Russian radar station and the burning of an enemy helicopter the day before.

Russian troops attacked 13 regions of Ukraine, shelling 96 settlements and 181 infrastructure facilities, resulting in civilian casualties.

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has put former MP Ruslan Demchak on the wanted list, suspected of abuse of office that caused grave consequences.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is conducting an anonymous survey of external stakeholders to assess corruption risks in its activities as part of the preparation of the Anti-Corruption Program for 2025-2027.

Over the past 24 hours, russian troops attacked 107 settlements in 10 regions of Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to 118 infrastructure facilities.

Former high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will stand trial for purchasing low-quality ammunition and personal protective equipment for the military, which endangered the lives of soldiers and caused huge financial losses to the state.

At the Kryazh airfield in Samara, a Mi-8 transport helicopter worth $10-15 million, which Russia used to transport weapons and personnel in the war against Ukraine, was destroyed.

The journalists demand the dismissal of Natalia Humeniuk from her position as communications officer of the South military command for banning coverage of Russia's war crimes and imposing unjustified restrictions on the work of the media.

The NABU has put Oleh Hladkovskyi, former First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, on the wanted list for allegedly organizing the purchase of off-road vehicles for the army at inflated prices, which caused the state losses of more than UAH 17 million.

The British Ministry of Defense believes that Ukraine's strike on the plant in Tatarstan, more than 1,000 kilometers from the border, confirms its ability to hit targets deep inside Russia, bypass air defense and hit facilities used in warfare, demonstrating the development of long-range weapons.

Russian troops shelled 13 regions of Ukraine, attacking 100 settlements and 64 infrastructure facilities, resulting in civilian casualties.

Budanov informed Zelenskyy about Russia's plans for offensive actions in the spring and summer, and Ukraine will respond to any hostile actions by the aggressor state.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the situation on the frontline, energy issues, and the protection of critical infrastructure, emphasizing the need for greater unity among allies in providing air defense support to Ukraine.

At the extraordinary meeting, international partners promised to start supplying Ukraine with various modifications of drones, including Canada will provide 450 SkyRanger UAVs, Lithuania will allocate funds for the production of FPV drones, the Netherlands will sign contracts with Denmark and Germany for the supply of Heidrun RQ-35 drones.

The State Logistics Operator takes into account the results of quality inspections of food supplied to military units when planning its activities and making purchases from suppliers for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupants attacked 104 settlements and 155 infrastructure facilities in 10 regions of Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties.

The Second Black Sea Security Conference in Sofia analyzes the impact of Russian aggression on regional security and discusses strategies to counter threats and ensure sustainable development of peace-loving states.

Umerov visited combat units in the Eastern sector, where Russian troops are trying to push deeper into Ukrainian positions, concentrating west of Bakhmut, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces are thwarting their plans through courage, training and the use of modern technology.

The 401st Nahal Brigade Combat Team, together with other units of the 162nd Division, continues active operations to neutralize terrorists and destroy terrorist infrastructure in the central Gaza Strip, including the construction of an engineering bridge across the Gaza River, shelling several terrorist targets, destroying launch pits and installations used by terrorists to launch rockets at Israel, and killing dozens of terrorists in hand-to-hand combat and with air support.

Over the last day, 76 combat engagements took place, during which the enemy launched 1 missile, 109 air strikes and 115 attacks on Ukrainian positions and localities from multiple launch rocket systems.

By the end of July, Ukraine plans to open 22 more recruitment centers, bringing the total number of such centers to 32 across the country, with the aim of increasing the number of contract soldiers to 4,000-5,000 per month.

President Zelenskyy discussed the difficult situation on the frontline with the military and the Minister of Defense, expressing gratitude to every soldier and commander for their resilience and defense efforts.

In mid-May, Ukraine will begin re-examining those who were previously recognized as partially fit for military service.

A draft law on demobilization will be jointly developed by the Ministry of Defense and representatives of the General Staff over the next few months before it is submitted to parliament.

Intense fighting for Bohdanivka continues in the Bakhmut sector: enemy assault groups have made their way to the northern outskirts of the town, which is currently under Ukrainian control, the Defense Ministry reports.

Former Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, who resigned over corruption scandals, is appointed director of security and defense programs at the Ukrainian Institute for the Future.

Kyiv's Pechersk Court extended Roman Hrynkevych's detention for two months, but reduced his bail from UAH 469 million to UAH 393 million in the case of fraud with material property for the Armed Forces worth UAH 1 billion.