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Government reshuffle: will the replacement of the defense minister harm Ukraine

After the government's resignation due to the dismissal of Prime Minister Svyrydenko, the future of Defense Minister Fedorov is uncertain. President Zelenskyy has not yet made a decision, and among the possible candidates are Klymenko and Budanov.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 01:53 PM • 85161 views
Package of ministers of the new government is expected by evening, the faction will meet with the President - MP

MP Zheleznyak reported that the package of ministers will be formed by evening, and tomorrow they plan to appoint everyone, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense. The Ministry of Resources will be divided into the Ministry of Economy and Ecology, and the Ministry of Agrarian Policy will also be created.

Politics • July 15, 07:40 AM • 4565 views
Advisor to the Ministry of Defense "Flash" explained the reasons for the delay of alerts during ballistic attacks

Serhii Beskrestnov stated that the missile reaches Kyiv in 2-4 minutes. He explained that failures in the satellite surveillance system lead to a delay in the alert signal.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 09:32 PM • 4020 views
The Ministry of Defense introduced a single electronic outpatient journal for military personnel instead of 11 paper ones

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has implemented a single electronic outpatient journal in the MIS of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which will replace 11 paper journals. The innovation will reduce time spent on documentation and speed up the processing of medical documents.

Society • July 14, 01:22 PM • 3780 views
Svyrydenko may head the OP, and Budanov - the Ministry of Defense - MP

Yulia Svyrydenko, dismissed from the post of prime minister, may be appointed head of the OP instead of Kyrylo Budanov. Budanov, in turn, may become the minister of defense.

Politics • July 14, 12:50 PM • 11015 views
Ministry of Defense has authorized the use of 413 new drones since the beginning of 2026

The Ministry of Defense has codified and authorized the use of a record 413 unmanned aerial systems since the beginning of 2026. This is 30% more than in the same period of 2025.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 02:49 PM • 3194 views
Ukraine received new mobile F-16 simulatorsVideo

Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov reported on a new delivery of mobile F-16 simulators. The simulators are designed specifically for Ukrainian pilots and will allow increasing the intensity of training.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 12:31 PM • 26061 views
Ukrainian attacks have disabled 42.74% of russian oil refining capacityPhoto

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that due to systematic strikes, 42. 74% of russian oil refining capacities have been taken out of service. Over the year, industry losses reached 13.5 billion dollars, causing a fuel crisis in Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 07:08 AM • 34861 views
BEB destroys the industry that fills the budget while Ukraine seeks funds for defense

Ukraine increased its defense budget to a record UAH 4. 4 trillion for 2026, having received the first tranche of EUR 3.9 billion from the EU for drones. At the same time, the Bureau of Economic Security is putting pressure on airlines, which paid UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 03:50 PM • 84898 views
The Cabinet of Ministers additionally allocated UAH 220 million for the needs of the Defense Forces

The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 220 million for the needs of the Defense Forces. The funds will go towards training the National Guard, arming the Ministry of Defense, and intelligence.

War in Ukraine • June 23, 04:42 PM • 6610 views
In "Army+" a status has appeared for soldiers returning from AWOL - what it means

In the "Army+" application, after the report is approved, a white stripe with the status "On the way" automatically appears. The validity period of the status is 5 days for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service, and 48 hours after the order - for the National Guard of Ukraine.

Society • June 22, 01:41 PM • 4992 views
For military personnel developing technologies for the front, a reward system is being created

The government has approved a new procedure for licensing defense technologies of the Defense Forces. Military authors will receive at least 25% of the funds from paid licenses.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 03:05 PM • 4291 views
At "Ramstein," over $1.7 billion in aid to Ukraine for air defense and ammunition was announced - Ministry of Defense

Ukraine's partners at the 35th Ramstein meeting allocated over $1. 7 billion. Of this, $1.2 billion will go to air defense, and $540 million to long-range artillery ammunition.

Economy • June 18, 09:17 PM • 4378 views
Fedorov showed Pistorius the burning capital of the Russian Federation after the strikesPhoto

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov demonstrated to his German colleague Boris Pistorius the results of the attack on Moscow on June 18. Footage of Ukrainian drones over the Russian capital has appeared online.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 07:03 PM • 19401 views
The military will be restricted from accessing gambling during the period of martial law, the government has adopted a resolution

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution that launches a mechanism to restrict the access of military personnel to gambling during the period of martial law. The data will be verified through the Register of Military Personnel.

Society • June 18, 06:47 PM • 5347 views
In May, Ukraine de-occupied 100 km² more than the Russians captured - Minister of Defense

Mykhailo Fedorov stated that last month was a record for de-occupied territories. He also reported an increase in the number of enemies destroyed per square kilometer.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 06:01 PM • 7396 views
Parliament has cleared the way to increase defense spending by 1.56 trillion hryvnias

The Rada has unblocked the law on increasing defense expenditures by 1. 56 trillion hryvnias. The funds will be directed toward military salaries and equipment modernization.

Society • June 18, 02:54 PM • 3772 views
Ukraine and Germany signed an agreement paving the way for the joint development of a new air defense system

The ministers signed an agreement on the joint development of an air defense system to intercept ballistic missiles. Seven German enterprises are already interested in this cooperation.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 02:35 PM • 3373 views
Shooting near a TCC in Khmelnytskyi region – a drunk man opened fire with an assault rifle

In Letychiv, a drunk man was detained for firing an assault rifle near a TCC building. The perpetrator faces up to seven years in prison for armed hooliganism.

Society • June 18, 12:48 PM • 7530 views
Owner of 'Trukha' channels Lavrynenko detained by TCC military. Ministry of Defense assures no 'personal' instructions were givenPhotoVideo

In Lviv, the TCC detained the owner of 'Trukha' Telegram channels, Maksym Lavrynenko, to clarify his data. He claimed alleged pressure from Minister Fedorov, but the department denies this.

Politics • June 17, 07:42 PM • 4149 views
Ministry of Defense conducts large-scale inspections of all TRC in Ukraine following violence against mobilized people

Deputy Minister Mstyslav Banik announced official inspections of Territorial Recruitment Centers due to violations of citizens' rights. The department plans to reform the mobilization system.

Society • June 17, 02:50 PM • 4649 views
Investigation completed in the case of the usurpation of power by Viktor Yanukovych and 16 former high-ranking officials - Prosecutor General

Investigation completed regarding Yanukovych and 16 officials concerning the seizure of power. They will be tried for a criminal organization and the murders of protesters.

Politics • June 17, 10:28 AM • 32196 views
Su-24M Crash in Khmelnytskyi Region: Investigators Begin Analysis of Flight Data RecorderPhoto

In the Shepetivka district, the crash of a Su-24M that killed two pilots is being investigated. Experts have already begun decoding the aircraft's flight data recorder.

Society • June 17, 07:14 AM • 20785 views
Ukraine develops DART missile: it ignores EW and launches from balloonsPhoto

The DART missile is launched from balloons and carries a warhead of up to 10 kg. The system disables navigation during flight to protect against enemy electronic warfare (EW) measures.

Technologies • June 17, 12:46 AM • 11989 views
"We can have tough debates": Fedorov speaks on relationship with Syrskyi

Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov reported tough discussions with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi regarding finances and resources. Despite the differences, they are working as a single team.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 08:22 PM • 6225 views
Ukrainian ballistics will strike Russia and change everything in this war - Fedorov

The Minister of Defense noted that the emergence of Ukrainian ballistic missiles will change everything in this war, as well as Ukraine's status in the world.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 07:29 PM • 12047 views
The Rada will convene on Thursday to unblock the bill on army funding - ArakhamiaPhoto

As reported by the head of the "Servant of the People" faction, on June 18, the Rada will meet to unblock the bill on army funding. The meeting was initiated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov.

Politics • June 16, 06:57 PM • 3826 views
What the red ribbon in the "Army+" app means - Ministry of Defense explains

The mark in "Army+" indicates an unauthorized absence from the unit (AWOL) according to registry data. To correct errors, you should update the application and log in again.

Society • June 16, 06:38 PM • 5977 views
Nearly 200 military personnel are returning from AWOL via the "Army+" app - FedorovVideo

Nearly 200 reports for returning from AWOL have been submitted via "Army+", 51 of which have already been approved. This mechanism can be used until September 20, 2026.

Society • June 16, 05:49 PM • 5209 views
New payments up to 170 thousand, "motivational contracts" and rules for the demobilization of military personnel - what the new government resolution provides for

The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced payments of up to 170 thousand hryvnias and motivational contracts for military personnel. New terms of service and conditions for discharge to the reserve have been defined.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 07:20 PM • 97663 views