Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

The President of Ukraine has signed a law on the redeployment of military units during martial law. The decision to redeploy will be made by the General Staff of the Armed Forces in coordination with the Defense Ministry.

In 2024, domestic companies will provide 70% of the value of arms supply contracts for the Armed Forces. The Defense Procurement Agency has signed more than 20 contracts with global arms manufacturers from 10 countries.

MP Fedir Venislavsky said that there are no initiatives in Ukraine to lower the conscription age below 25. This issue is periodically raised by Ukrainian partners, but there are no such proposals at the state level.

MP Fedir Venislavsky said that Russia has clear goals to increase the number of occupation troops in Ukraine. According to him, there is currently no draft law on demobilization and it should not be expected in the near future.

MP Fedir Venislavskyi said that electronic means will not be used to serve summonses. There are currently no legislative initiatives on electronic notification of persons liable for military service.

The Ukrainian modification of the turret module for the M113 armored personnel carrier has been codified and approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new armored turret protects against bullets and debris, can be installed on all modifications of the M113.

Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed the destruction of a Su-34 and an ammunition depot at the Russian airfield of Morozovsk. Space reconnaissance recorded damage to technical buildings and hangars at the air base, located 265 kilometers from the front.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has identified three fake web applications called Reserve+, allegedly created by Russia to collect personal data of Ukrainians. The Deputy Defense Minister urges to pay attention to the web address to avoid fraud.

The Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine has warned about fake Reserve+ applications through which russians are trying to collect personal data of Ukrainians. Users are urged to use only the official website reserveplus.mod.gov.ua and check the developer, which should be the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the Ministry of Defense on new solutions to reduce bureaucracy in the armed forces. These innovations aim to reduce paperwork in military units.

Since the beginning of the war, the NBU has transferred over UAH 35. 9 billion for defense needs from a special account. As of August 1, 2024, the account balance exceeded UAH 1.3 billion.

Ukraine's 30th army recruitment center has opened in Chernihiv. The center offers more than 10,000 vacancies and full support for recruitment, and is staffed by civilian specialists who do not issue draft notices.

The government has reallocated almost UAH 147 million for the construction of military engineering and fortifications in Zaporizhzhia region. The funds will be used to equip defense lines and install a system of non-explosive barriers.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has codified the Dzhura armored vehicle for use in the military. The vehicle, based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 70, has enhanced protection, various configurations and a range of over 650 km.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has developed proposals to simplify the recruitment of volunteers without the involvement of the Military Commission. This will allow commanders to select motivated personnel, and volunteers to choose positions according to their specialty.

Within a month, Ukrainian farmers submitted 100 applications for compensation for the demining of agricultural land. Over the year, more than 30 thousand square kilometers of potentially mined areas were returned to use.

The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a contract with a Ukrainian manufacturer for the supply of ground-based kamikaze drones. An agreement was also signed for the supply of ammunition, with the total value of the contracts exceeding UAH 3.7 billion.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov announced the need for additional resources for defense. An additional UAH 500 billion is being discussed, with 60% of the funds to be spent on military salaries and 40% on weapons and critical army needs.

The Ministry of Defense has clarified that an electronic military registration document in a phone application is equivalent to a paper document. Employers can use electronic documents to create reservation lists.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is preparing a list of unfair foreign suppliers for defense procurement. This will increase transparency and accountability in the process of meeting the needs of the Armed Forces.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine signed two contracts with Ukrainian producers worth about UAH 5 billion. President Zelenskyy and Minister Umerov visited defense companies during a working trip.

The Diia portal now offers a digital military registration document with a QR code. It has the same legal force as a paper document and can be used for employment and checkpoints.

The government approved the regulation on the State Web Portal 'Army+' for electronic services in the field of security and defense. The Ministry of Defense was instructed to create and launch the portal, and a beta test of the mobile application was announced.

The revenues of the general fund of the state budget for the first half of 2024 amounted to UAH 913. 4 billion, which is 18.8% more than planned. General fund expenditures amounted to UAH 1.54 trillion, which is 11% less than planned.

The Ministry of Defense plans to launch a project to digitalize medicine in the military by the end of the year. The system will help doctors track the treatment of wounded Armed Forces soldiers and optimize the use of resources.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has supported the draft law on international defense companies, but pointed out the need for further revision. The document should regulate the activities of such companies, but it currently contradicts some laws and international treaties.

The military police will be responsible for maintaining discipline, conducting operational and investigative activities, and investigating war crimes. Its creation is necessary because Ukraine is the only country engaged in intense hostilities without such a force.

According to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the number of combat engagements on the frontline has increased to 73. The most active fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 21 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions.

The President signed a decree to increase the salary for family doctors in rural areas starting in 2025. The document also provides for housing compensation for doctors moving to rural areas.

The President instructed to deploy a medical information system in military units by the end of the year. He also instructed the government to provide funding for the creation of a modern rehabilitation hospital.