Defense Ministry

Ukraine's high-tech warfare drives demand for specialized frontline personnel

Russia’s war against Ukraine is becoming increasingly high-tech, creating a need for specialized personnel on the frontlines, Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesperson Dmytro Lazutkin said in an interview with NV on July 26.

28 July 2024, 12:45 PM

Over 75% of wounded Ukrainian troops recover and rejoin service

More than 75% of Ukrainian soldiers injured with varying degrees of severity are able to return to service after undergoing rehabilitation, Deputy Defense Minister Natalia Kalmykova told the Interfax news agency on July 27.

28 July 2024, 10:35 AM

Public scandals involving brigadiers show democracy at work – Defense Ministry

Recently, there have been more cases of the military bringing the issue of appointing and dismissing brigadiers into the public sphere, Defense Ministry spokesman Dmytro Lazutkin said in an interview with NV on July 26.

27 July 2024, 04:01 PM

Ukraine's Defense Ministry sees no immediate need to lower mobilization age

There is currently “no urgent need to lower the mobilization age” below 25, but this could change, Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesperson Dmytro Lazutkin said in an interview with NV on July 26.

27 July 2024, 10:29 AM

Defense Ministry clarifies law on returning to military service after first desertion

Ukraine's Defense Ministry issued an explanation regarding draft bill No. 11322, supported in the first reading, which ensures possibility for soldiers, who voluntarily left the unit for the first time or committed desertion, to return to the service.

18 July 2024, 12:46 PM

4.7 million Ukrainians update their military registration

Since the mobilization reform law came into force on May 18, 4,690,496 draft-eligible Ukrainian citizens have updated their military registration, Defense Ministry announced on July 17.

17 July 2024, 08:22 PM

65,000 Ukrainians abroad update their military registration

Since the mobilization reform came into force on May 18, 65,000 draft-eligible Ukrainian citizens abroad have updated their military registration, Defense Ministry announced on July 17.

17 July 2024, 02:08 AM

Ukraine testing digital mobilization deferments

The Ukrainian government is currently testing a digital system of handling applications for deferment from mobilization, Deputy Defense Minister Kateryna Chernohorenko said on July 16.

16 July 2024, 08:55 PM

Ukrainians abroad to be fined for not updating their military data — Defense Ministry

Administrative fines will be imposed on those conscripted Ukrainians abroad who have not updated their data by July 16, Deputy Defense Minister Kateryna Chernohorenko said in an interview with the YePytaniya YouTube channel on July 15.

16 July 2024, 12:24 PM

Over 4 million Ukrainians update their data after new mobilization bill comes into force, Defense Ministry says

More than 4 million Ukrainians updated their military registration data, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported on Telegram on July 14.

15 July 2024, 09:03 AM

Dutch DM urges NATO allies to boost arms supply for Ukraine

The weapon and ammunition production must be significantly increased to continue supporting Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said at the NATO summit, the Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported on July 11.

12 July 2024, 04:52 PM

Ukraine reports heavy Russian assaults on 130 settlements on July 6

Russia attacked 130 settlements and 83 infrastructure facilities in Ukraine on July 6, according to a report by the Military Media Center of Ukraine's Defense Ministry on Telegram.

7 July 2024, 03:25 PM

Ukraine’s Economy Ministry outlines reservation system for essential employees

The Economy Ministry published the algorithm for a reservation system allowing key employees eligible for military service to receive a temporary deferment from mobilization for up to 12 months, ensuring the continued operation of state authorities, local governments, institutions, and critical enterprises.

5 July 2024, 12:11 PM

Defense Ministry discards 340 tons of substandard food supplies

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has discovered nearly 340 tons of substandard or unsafe food products stored in its warehouses in June alone, the ministry's press service reported on July 3.

3 July 2024, 10:43 PM

Defense Ministry unveils new features for Reserve+ app

The Defense Ministry plans to implement features in the Reserve+ app that allow users to receive electronic referrals to the military medical commission and engage in online recruiting, Deputy Defense Minister Kateryna Chernohorenko said in an interview with NV.

24 June 2024, 02:00 PM

Ukraine denies plans for electronic summonses

“There is no such thing as an electronic summons according to current legislation, so the Reserve+ app does not have this functionality, and we are not working on it,” said Deputy Defense Minister Kateryna Chornohorenko in an interview with NV on June 22.

24 June 2024, 01:32 PM

Two million citizens update their military registration under new law

Nearly 2 million Ukrainians have updated their military registration records since the new mobilization law came into force on May 18, Defense Ministry announced on June 17.

18 June 2024, 04:31 AM

NATO to strengthen military aid coordination for Ukraine to avoid supply lags

NATO is seeking legal grounds to expand its involvement in coordinating military aid from member states to Ukraine, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said at a briefing following the 23rd Ramstein meeting in Brussels on June 14.

14 June 2024, 02:48 PM

Over 7,000 Ukrainians apply via new military recruitment centers

More than 7,000 citizens have already approached Ukraine’s recently stablished military recruitment centers, seeking to apply their skills to the country’s defense, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced on June 12.

12 June 2024, 09:04 PM

Russia violates Finland's airspace for the first time since Finland joined NATO

A Russian military aircraft violated Finland's airspace over the Gulf of Finland near the Finnish city of Loviisa on June 10 - the first time since Finland joined NATO, Finland's Defense Ministry reported.

11 June 2024, 11:05 AM

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