Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Zelenskyy announced payments of up to 400 thousand hryvnias and new contracts for the infantry. The reform provides for the phased discharge of those mobilized starting this year.
The Ministry of Defense is purchasing 8,000 Octopus drones to intercept Shahed UAVs. The system destroys targets day and night and is resistant to enemy electronic warfare (EW).
The Ministry of Defense added that Zhumadilov will lead CORPUS during the first year. Subsequently, the chairmanship will be held on a rotational basis by unanimous decision of the participants.
President Zelenskyy has approved new military operations to compel Russia toward diplomacy. Ukrainian drones are already striking targets at a distance of 1,500 kilometers.
Zelenskyy and Minister of Defense Fedorov discussed strikes at a range of 150 km. The goal is for the occupiers' losses to exceed the pace of their mobilization.
The current status of the deferment is displayed in the "Rezerv+" application, and the new expiration date appears after the military registration document is updated. At the same time, auto-renewal works if the grounds for the deferment remain valid and the system can confirm this through state registries.
The recordings consist of three separate conversations dated various days in July 2025. The new fragments feature former Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, former First Assistant to the President Serhiy Shefir, and former Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov.
The Ministry of Defense and Brave1 tested FPV drones from eight manufacturers that cover 25 km under the influence of electronic warfare. Mykhailo Fedorov announced the rapid scaling of these technologies.
Zelenskyy has approved arms exports in cases of production surplus of up to 50%. Companies will receive automatic permits to sell surplus equipment and drones.
Commander-in-Chief of the AFU Syrskyi ordered an inspection of the supply of soldiers on the front line by May 20.
Since the beginning of 2026, the military has received twice as many interceptor drones as in the entire year of 2025. In March, they shot down a record 33,000 enemy UAVs.
The President held a meeting of the Staff regarding the UGS, anti-ballistic defense, and intelligence reports on the Russian Federation. Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued the relevant instructions.
Norway will produce Ukrainian mid-strike drones with a range of up to 200 km. The first delivery for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is expected by the beginning of summer.
Deputy heads for defense issues from among military personnel will appear in Regional and District State Administrations. They will be appointed upon the recommendation of the Ministry of Defense to coordinate national resistance.
"National Register of Draft Dodgers": the "Honest Mobilization" movement called for submitting data on famous people evading the army.
A scheme to siphon 576 million hryvnias from defense contracts through a conversion center has been dismantled. Seven suspects are in custody without the possibility of bail.
Colonel Taras Maksimov checked the food delivery to the soldiers who were starving at their positions. The command of the brigade and corps was changed due to the concealment of problems.
The Ministry of Defense is preparing to transform service conditions and military recruitment. The first ten reform projects are almost ready for official launch in Ukraine.
Educational institutions must maintain personal military records of 17-year-old boys. Schools are obliged to accept digital documents from "Reserve+" or the "Diia" portal.
The Ministry of Defense has fully funded military units for payments for March 2026. The funds will be credited to the soldiers' cards in the coming days.
Ukraine will receive the ship Zr. Ms. Makkum in June 2026 under the name Henichesk. The minehunter will strengthen the Navy and participate in the Sea Breeze exercises in 2027.
The Association proposes lowering the defense revenue threshold from 90% to 50% and automating the process of obtaining resident status. The proposed changes include expanding tax benefits and reinvestment conditions.
Serhii Beskrestnov was injured and left homeless after an attack by five reactive Shaheds. The enemy attacked the advisor's family home.
The spokesman for the State Border Guard Service stated that there are no large Russian forces or infantry for a repeated offensive. Intelligence is monitoring the situation and is not recording any build-up of units.
During 2026, UAH 296 million was reimbursed to the state thanks to the work of prosecutors. These funds will be directed to ensure Ukraine's defense needs.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has clarified the ban on civilians wearing uniforms with insignia. Violations are subject to a fine of up to 6,800 hryvnias and confiscation.
The Ministry of Defense is launching the A1 center to develop AI solutions for drones and analyze enemy actions. The project is being implemented with the support of Britain to automate the army.
The Ministry of Defense examined the debris of KN-23 and KN-24 missiles. Civilian chips of well-known brands, which Pyongyang buys bypassing sanctions, were found in the control units.
Vitaliy Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, is accused of fictitious service and illegally receiving one million hryvnias. Activists report pressure on the court from colleagues.
Ukraine is creating units that combine infantry with aerial and ground drones. The new model has already helped liberate significant territories in the south.