On May 3, the world celebrates Press Freedom Day. In Ukraine, the media landscape has shifted due to the war, short news formats, and the growing influence of Telegram channels.
The number of medical personnel in the AFU increased by 7%, while the number of amputations and severe injuries decreased. Syrskyi emphasized the need for robotic systems for the evacuation of the wounded.
The Ministry of Defense is becoming a single window for procurements funded by partners. The circulation of painkillers at the front and the codification of Ukrainian explosives have been simplified.
Due to the deficit in the army, the authorities may change their approach to the deferment of specialists. Qualified enterprise employees are being considered as a resource for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated MP Serhiy Nahorniak.
The head of the Ministry of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, announced a new model of financial support and a contract system. The reform also provides for clear terms of service and a transparent logic for personnel rotations.
24 companies have joined the private air defense project to protect their facilities. Civilian groups operate under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine without receiving exemptions from mobilization.
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 Internal Affairs and Members of Parliament discussed the draft law on civilian firearms. The document is expected to define the rules for self-defense, training, and strict criteria for background checks.
Serhiy Byzov called for making the employee a partner to the state and business. The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine demands decent wages and the protection of employees' rights in the new Labor Code.
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a repeat offender in Mykolaiv who directed enemy missiles at the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The suspect faces up to 12 years in prison and is currently in custody.
109 combat engagements took place over the past day; the enemy used nearly 6,000 kamikaze drones. The occupiers showed the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk sector.
A 48-year-old serviceman opened fire with an assault rifle at a vehicle carrying TCC representatives and a police officer. Two people were wounded, and the attacker has been detained.
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).
Oleksiy Hetman proposes lowering the mobilization age to 21. The expert also calls for restricting the departure of young people abroad in order to preserve the country's demographics.
The President of Ukraine signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization until August 2. Prior to that, the Verkhovna Rada extended the duration of mobilization and martial law.
The Rada has passed a law on the network of military cemeteries and unified standards for the burial of soldiers. The document guarantees free services and establishes rules for reburial.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, an agent who directed jet-powered drones at HIMARS was detained. He transmitted data using his nephew's phone and a predetermined cipher. He faces life imprisonment for high treason.
Fighters will remain in positions for up to two months with mandatory rotation within one month. Syrskyi's order also provides for medical examination and rest.
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.
