Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

In January, the Ministry of Defense authorized more than 40 weapons and military equipment, including self-propelled artillery systems, mortars, specialized equipment, unmanned aerial vehicles, and ammunition made in Ukraine and abroad, for use in the army.

A doctor of a military medical center in Ukraine was served a notice of suspicion of extortion of USD 5,000 from a serviceman for declaring him unfit for military service.

In 2023, Ukraine significantly increased its own drone production: 67 models were codified and 58 received government contracts.

Ukraine is actively developing partnerships in the defense industry, having concluded dozens of agreements on joint arms production with more than two dozen countries.

The head of Ukrainian intelligence noted that ammunition is one of the most decisive factors in the war waged against Ukraine by Russia.

Ukraine's military intelligence chief predicted that the next six months of the war will be "interesting".

Deputy Defense Ministers and the head of the State Logistics Operator checked the quality of food for military personnel in one of the military units. The military department did not say which unit they visited, but promised that such inspections would become a regular occurrence.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine discussed the strengthening of the Ukraine-U. S. strategic partnership with U.S. officials, in particular with Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and Ambassador Bridget Brink.

Through inspections of warehouses, the Ministry of Defense prevented the supply of more than 362 tons of low-quality food to the military by blocking attempts to deliver spoiled food to a military unit in eastern Ukraine.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the U. S. Department of Defense signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in monitoring the use of international security assistance provided to Ukraine.

A Pentagon spokesman says he is "not tracking any changes" in the top of the Ukrainian command amid rumors of replacing Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhny.

The government has submitted an updated draft law on mobilization, which, in particular, introduces changes to the conscription age, military training and conscription for regular service. UNN correspondent Pavlo Bashynskyi found out and systematized what exactly the lawmakers propose.

President Zelensky's attempt to remove the popular General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi from command caused public outrage, which prevented his dismissal.

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine believes that Russia will promise to transfer missile technology to North Korea in exchange for increased arms supplies, as North Korea has significant weapons stockpiles and industrial capabilities.

The Cabinet of Ministers submitted to the Parliament a draft law to improve mobilization, military registration and service by lowering the conscription age and clarifying citizens' responsibilities.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine held the first Hackathon to improve unmanned systems at the front, bringing together more than 450 developers, engineers and inventors who created innovative solutions to various military problems.

The SBI is investigating more than 300 criminal proceedings against territorial recruitment centers and social support centers.

Ukraine has simplified the process of identifying family members of military personnel who are eligible for financial assistance.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine made its first statement amid rumors of possible resignations of Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhny and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

In December 2023 and January 2024, the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine implemented 18 more NATO standards, bringing the total number to 315. Another 50 standards are planned to be implemented in 2024.

The prosecutor's office requests that the court impose bail of UAH 268 million on each of the four suspects, including a former Defense Ministry official, in the scheme to embezzle UAH 1. 5 billion in public funds for the purchase of ammunition.

On Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of those who died in the struggle for Ukraine's independence. He laid flowers at the memorial signs, emphasizing that all the heroes who sacrificed themselves for the sake of Ukraine's freedom have forever gone down in the nation's history.

US inspectors arrived in Kyiv to oversee and ensure accountability of US military assistance to Ukraine.

Maryna Bezrukova has been appointed Director of the Defense Procurement Agency of Ukraine. This is the first step in reforming the agency in line with NATO standards and preventing corruption in defense procurement.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is conducting unannounced inspections of territorial recruitment centers, revealing numerous violations. Defense Minister Umerov thanked the law enforcement agencies for their cooperation in correcting the shortcomings.

The Netherlands has joined the IT coalition to support Ukraine's defense efforts by allocating 10 million euros. Together with the Netherlands, 12 countries have joined the coalition to support Ukraine in the field of IT, communications and cybersecurity.