Lviv law enforcement officers detained a lieutenant colonel of justice of the Ministry of Defense, who organized a corruption scheme: for a bribe, he arranged fictitious deferments from mobilization and facilitated the illegal departure of conscripts abroad.
On September 18, Ukraine repatriated the bodies of defenders who fell in the Kursk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia directions. Investigators will conduct examinations to identify the repatriated bodies.
The corresponding mark and specialty code in the "Reserve+" mobile application are not grounds for a fine or other restrictions.
The status "requires basic general military training" means that there is no information about a person's military specialty in the register.
The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine made its first large purchase of 1,000 maneuverable vehicles through the Prozorro system. The supply of 500 quad bikes was contracted for the amount of UAH 119.8 million, which is 25.5% less than the expected cost.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has detailed the process of creating and approving arm patches for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which includes adherence to heraldic traditions and legislative norms. Each chevron is approved by a commission and endorsed by the Minister of Defense or the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the 2026 state budget, expenditures for the National Academy of Medical Sciences, the Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Community Development significantly increased. At the same time, expenditures for the State Property Fund, the State Space Agency, and the Ministry of Defense were reduced.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine made personnel changes, appointing Dmytro Makarenko as the head of Derzhheokadastr. Maksym Malashkin was appointed State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, replacing Ivan Sopiga.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will now be responsible for identifying critically important enterprises of the defense-industrial complex and reserving their employees. This decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine was adopted in connection with the liquidation of the Ministry of Strategic Industries.
The new version of the "Army+" application 2. 5.0 includes five new reports and an Army ID directory for storing and quickly substituting data. Since its launch, the military has submitted 860,000 electronic reports.
Today, September 15, marks the Day of Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops of Ukraine and the International Day of Democracy. Free Money Day is also celebrated.
Since September 1, TCC servicemen are obliged to use body cameras when notifying citizens. In almost two weeks, the cameras have already recorded a number of offenses, and the relevant materials have been transferred to law enforcement agencies.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated on Tank Troops Day, thanking for courage and professionalism. He noted that tank crews work in a risk zone, cover infantry, and save the lives of their comrades.
The "Army+" application has added the course "SEDO: Digital Document Management in the Military" with 10 modules for military personnel. It teaches how to work with documents in a single digital space, including correspondence registration and reporting.
The girls signed the "18-24" contract with the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Koshovyi Otaman Ivan Sirko for the first time. They will serve as unmanned systems operators, joining the seventh group of contractors under this program.
The "Reserve+" application will be unavailable from 00:00 to 06:00 on September 13 due to technical work in the "Oberih" register. Users are advised to download the PDF version of the document in advance.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that the Polish delegation was provided with the latest data regarding the deliberate 'Shahed' drone attack. The parties discussed strengthening defense cooperation and the possibilities of joint production of drones and long-range weapons.
The former head of "Lviv Railways" has been notified of suspicion of abuse of power. His actions led to losses for "Ukrzaliznytsia" exceeding 31 million hryvnias.
The government approved an experimental project by the Ministry of Defense. Military personnel undergoing treatment abroad can now undergo military medical commission remotely.
An employee of the Ministry of Defense's Mobilization Department has been exposed in a corruption scheme, offering deferment from mobilization for $10,000. He faces up to ten years in prison for complicity in receiving unlawful benefits.
The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified the procedure for printing and sending summonses for conscripts, reservists, and those liable for military service. Now, summonses can be sent not only by mail but also through state electronic resources and electronic interaction systems of strategic enterprises in the printing industry.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal arrived in London for a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense. The key tasks are to ensure uninterrupted military and financial assistance to Ukraine, strengthen air defense, and develop joint defense industry production.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine changed the procedure for reserving conscripts, prioritizing manufacturers of unmanned systems, weapons, and ammunition under state contracts. The Ministry of Defense became the sole specialized body, and reservation was extended to territories preserving the operation of state resources.
The Cabinet of Ministers has resumed the operation of the electronic register of participants in the selection and executors of state contracts of the Ministry of Defense. The register did not work after the liquidation of the Ministry of Strategic Industries, now its owner and administrator is the Ministry of Defense.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has updated the procedure for paying one-time assistance to families of fallen soldiers. The total amount of assistance remains UAH 15 million, but UAH 12 million will be paid in stages over 80 months.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated on Military Intelligence Day, noting the courage and dedication of intelligence officers. He thanked them for their work and honored the memory of those who gave their lives for Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and parliamentarians decided not to strengthen punishment for military personnel; bill No. 13452 needs revision. An agreement has been reached to support the draft law "On the Military Ombudsman."
A district court judge in Lviv region has been served with a notice of suspicion for receiving undue benefits and declaring inaccurate information. He received $8,000 for exempting his cousin from mobilization and entered inaccurate information into his declaration for UAH 7.5 million.
The High Anti-Corruption Court chose a pre-trial restraint for a Ministry of Defense official suspected of receiving a bribe. The official was assigned bail of UAH 2.7 million and procedural obligations.
The "Reserve+" mobile application has expanded its functionality, allowing users to pay fines for 9 types of military violations. The payment process takes about 4 days, and failure to pay on time doubles the fine amount.
