Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has prepared an infographic explaining the main changes introduced by the new version of the law on mobilization, which will come into force on May 18 and will affect both military personnel and civilians.

France plans to provide Ukraine with Aster 30 long-range missiles for SAMP-T ground and naval air defense systems as part of a military aid package.

Against the backdrop of the new law on mobilization, territorial recruitment centers are likely to be unable to update the data of all men registered for military service.

The Verkhovna Rada voted in the first reading in favor of a bill that introduces basic general military training by teaching the subject "Defense of the Fatherland" to high school and vocational school students.

Last year, Ukraine spent more than 50 billion hryvnias to protect its energy infrastructure, while only 1. 2 billion hryvnias were allocated for the construction of fortifications for the Armed Forces, which led to a weakening of defense and loss of territory.

Starting from April 23, Ukrainian consulates will temporarily suspend all consular services to Ukrainian men of military age, except for the preparation of documents for returning to Ukraine.

A journalistic investigation uncovered a scandalous contract between Ukraine's Defense Ministry and Lviv Arsenal for the purchase of 100,000 mortar shells worth UAH 1. 4 billion. Most of the funds have been arrested, some of which were used to purchase the shells abroad and are now stored in Slovakia.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to introduce basic general military training for high school and vocational school students by teaching the subject "Defense of the Fatherland" to develop basic military knowledge and defense awareness among citizens.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Andriy Umerov said that air defense systems are crucial to protecting Ukrainian skies from massive Russian attacks, including the unprecedented use of 1. 5-ton guided bombs. Air defense will also allow Ukrainian troops to repel Russian aggression and force them to retreat.

Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the situation at the front, weapons production in Ukraine, and plans to protect civilian infrastructure from possible Russian attacks.

Over the past day, Russian troops shelled 10 regions of Ukraine, attacking 94 settlements and 95 infrastructure facilities, resulting in civilian casualties.

The Ministry of Defense has approved unified cybersecurity rules for all its information systems based on NATO standards to strengthen protection against cyberattacks.

"The State Logistics Operator has signed contracts with three new companies - Adeline LLC, Okhtyrka Meat Product LLC, and Agroprodprom-Service Trading Company LLC - to supply food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing suppliers that were unable to deliver.

Representatives of the Ukrainian media, special services and government agencies held a joint meeting to discuss improving the effectiveness of countering disinformation in the Ukrainian media space, including plans to work with Telegram, Viber and social media platforms.

Ukroboronprom announced the corporatization of 35 enterprises, the adoption of 8 NATO quality standards, and an increase in defense industry production capacity.

The Hrynkivychs, who are suspected of causing almost a billion hryvnias in damage to the state by failing to fulfill contracts for the supply of clothing for the Armed Forces, do not care how society perceives them if their defense tactics help them avoid prison.

The Ukrainian military shot down a russian Tu-22M3 strategic missile carrier-bomber, forcing the other plane to turn around, so the russians never fired some of the missiles.

Ukraine is implementing the principles of gender equality in its army using Western and NATO experience, including the introduction of gender-sensitive language, creating conditions for women in leadership and combat positions, and conducting gender equality training for all personnel.

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.