Mykhailo Fedorov
In March, interceptor drones destroyed over 33,000 targets, doubling February's figure. Ukraine is developing jet systems to shoot down UAVs.
The transition to summer uniform depends on the weather and command orders. The set includes a cap, combat shirts, and special summer footwear.
The Defense Procurement Agency received the status of a Central Purchasing Body (CPB) for direct work with equipment suppliers. The military will choose transport from a catalog without complex procedures.
Military units with digital accounting no longer need to duplicate reports on paper. The reform abolishes dozens of documents for warehouses and support services.
The Ministry of Defense is developing new approaches to mobilization, terms of service, and payments for infantrymen. Measures are being prepared regarding AWOL and the development of arms exports.
In March, Russia lost over 35,000 soldiers and 274 air defense systems. Zelenskyy noted the effectiveness of drones and units in destroying the occupiers.
The Ministry of Defense has already transferred more than 50% of the volume of engineering mines and ammunition for drones from the 2025 level. Purchases are being scaled up to defeat equipment.
The Ukrainian drone "Shvidun" is capable of shooting down "Shaheds" at speeds exceeding 250 km/h. The apparatus has a range of 70 km and can ascend to an altitude of up to 6 km.
Information about the start of mobilization reform on April 1 is not true. The Ministry of Defense is preparing systemic changes based on an audit and will present them later.
At the Brave1 training ground, 18 teams tested small and heavy drones with secure communication. The new developments are capable of carrying tens of kilograms and operating under electronic warfare.
An experimental project involving businesses in air defense is already shooting down drones in Kharkiv Oblast. Another 13 enterprises are preparing their own groups to protect infrastructure.
Mykhailo Fedorov predicts over 30,000 enemy losses in March due to drone operations. A figure of 50,000 eliminated Russians would have catastrophic consequences.
The government has appointed Vasyl Shkurakov to be responsible for the audit and financial system of the Ministry of Defense. He will implement digital reporting and budget planning.
Fedorov demonstrated to the Lithuanian delegation the operation of small air defense with AI. In February, interceptor drones destroyed over 10,000 enemy drones.
The Ministry of Defense is creating a systemic IT vertical in the army to accelerate digitalization. They are looking for managers, analysts, and developers for over 2,000 positions.
The digital Mission Control system within the DELTA ecosystem is already operational in all military corps. It replaces paper reports and accelerates decision-making.
Fedorov announced the start of B2B partnerships for the development of air defense and electronic warfare systems. Joint projects will receive up to 1 million euros, and winners will be selected in 2026.
The Ministry of Defense is creating a competence center for data analysis and the development of autonomous systems. AI will be integrated into drones and artillery.
Seven-meter supports for the passage of equipment with electronic warfare systems were installed on an important logistics route. The protection minimizes the risks of enemy UAV attacks on transport.
The Cabinet of Ministers launched an AI platform for training autonomous systems without access to sensitive databases. Manufacturers will use real photos and videos from the front.
The Ministry of Defense has contracted twice as many Mavic, Autel, and Matrice multi-copters. Specialists are already testing domestic drone analogues using AI.
The Ministry of Defense is implementing automatic formation of UAV needs through digital systems. The state will only purchase verified drones without corruption risks.
Mykhailo Fedorov reported that over 100 Russians successfully surrendered under UAV escort. Each prisoner increases the chances of Ukrainians returning home.
President Zelenskyy held a security meeting in the Donetsk region, where tasks for protecting critical infrastructure and repairing roads were identified. They also discussed the region's preparation for the heating season and counter-sabotage measures.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed companies to receive weapons from the Armed Forces' warehouses to protect critical infrastructure. This expands the possibilities of site-specific protection for strategic enterprises.
The Ministry of Defense is reforming the weapons codification system to reduce the time from product development to its delivery to the troops. The government has updated three resolutions that change the approach to codification.
Ukraine and the Netherlands have agreed to scale up the Drone Line project, which already unites over 1,000 crews. This will allow for the attraction of additional resources to destroy Russian military personnel at the front.
Elon Musk restricted Russian forces' access to Starlink after a January drone strike on central Kyiv. This decision was made after negotiations with the Ukrainian leadership and the implementation of special software.
Ukraine is considering the possibility of creating consortia with allies to develop air defense systems capable of shooting down ballistic missiles. This will also help overcome the shortage of ammunition for Patriot systems.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill regulating the social, labor, and pension rights of military personnel. The law ensures return to work, financial assistance after conscription, and additional guarantees for those released from captivity.