Martial law
Ukraine holds a better position at the front over the last 9–10 months. Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Fedorov discussed the pace of destroying the Russian occupiers.
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.
Since the beginning of 2024, over 3,600 border violators have been detained. The most popular routes remain the sections on the borders with Romania and Moldova.
The SBI has notified a serviceman of suspicion for beating his former girlfriend and burning her face with a cigarette. The court remanded the suspect in custody without the possibility of bail.
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 relevant draft law proposes a phased return to competitive selection, which was restricted during the period of martial law. The authors of the draft law paid special attention to the transparency of procedures.
The detainee turned out to be a border service employee: he was involved in adjusting enemy strikes on the northern regions of Ukraine. He faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
More than 43,000 military personnel have undergone rehabilitation in FPU health resorts since 2014. Another 40,000 soldiers and their families received psychological support.
147 combat engagements occurred over the past day; the enemy used 5,200 drones and 151 guided aerial bombs. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction — 42 assaults.
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.
The construction of fortifications from the Kyiv Sea to Sumy is part of the preparation for a protracted war. Experts deny the threat of a large-scale offensive on Kyiv at this time.
Hetmantsev called for the development of the defense industry and arms exports through the Defence City special regime. Ukraine ranked seventh in the world in terms of military spending.
Commander-in-Chief of the AFU Syrskyi ordered an inspection of the supply of soldiers on the front line by May 20.
Police detained a Kyiv resident who posed as a major general. He promised to remove a soldier from the military register and take him abroad for 15,000 dollars.
Parliament supported the extension of general mobilization from May 4, 2026, for 90 days. 304 people's deputies voted in favor of the corresponding decision.
Counterintelligence detained two Russian agents in the Zhytomyr region who were planning the murder of a Major General. The suspects are also involved in two other murders in the region.
The Rada has extended martial law in Ukraine for 90 days starting May 4, 2026. 315 People's Deputies voted in favor of the corresponding decision.
The SBU has detained an IT specialist and a spotter who worked for the FSB. The perpetrators created fake accounts and directed strikes against western Ukraine.
In Sumy Oblast, the curfew will now last from 00:00 to 05:00. The decision was made to support businesses and improve transport links.
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.
In Kharkiv, the organizer of a soldier's escape to Poland for $19,300 was detained. The man promised a border crossing via Belarus despite the individual's AWOL status.
"National Register of Draft Dodgers": the "Honest Mobilization" movement called for submitting data on famous people evading the army.
The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified procurement and allowed customers to choose the authority for obtaining permits. The changes also regulate construction near airfields.
The President submitted draft laws on extending martial law and mobilization until August 2. The Rada will consider these documents at a meeting on April 28 or 29.
President Zelenskyy will submit to Parliament tomorrow morning two draft laws on the approval of decrees on martial law and general mobilization. Extension for 90 days until August 2, 2026, voting on April 28-29.
The General Staff recorded the highest enemy activity in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy attacked 112 times and launched air strikes.
193 Ukrainian soldiers were released from Russian captivity, some of whom were held in Chechnya. The fighters are being provided with medical assistance.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the successful completion of another prisoner exchange. 193 Ukrainian defenders are returning home.
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.