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Drapatyi will likely focus on reducing casualties, expert says

The new Commander-in-Chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, will most likely prioritize reducing personnel casualties as he reconfigures the command structure of the Ukrainian military, Col. (Ret.) Dmytro Kashchenko told NV Radio on July 29.

30 July, 02:53 AM

DM Fedorov faces pushback from generals over Defense Ministry reforms

Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is facing sharp resistance from military leadership over his reform efforts, despite progress in advancing drone technology and digitizing the armed forces, The Economist reported on July 13.

15 July, 04:13 PM

Ukrainian troops to get $2,200 bonuses for capturing enemy soldiers

Ukrainian service members will receive additional cash payments of UAH100,000 ($2,200) for each captured Russian combatant and UAH15,000 ($335) for killing an enemy soldier in small-arms combat, Deputy Defense Minister Mstyslav Banik announced on June 15.

15 June, 10:54 PM

First phase of Ukraine’s military changes to begin in June with higher pay and contract updates

The first phase of Ukraine’s planned military reforms is set to begin in June 2026, with changes expected first in pay for service members and later in contract and conscription rules, according to statements from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and an adviser to the defense minister on June 1.

1 June, 11:50 AM

Kyiv moves to target specialists as Ukraine overhauls wartime recruitment

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry is developing a comprehensive plan to correct errors in military medical commission reviews and improve the quality of those called up for service, Hromadske reported on May 4, citing the ministry’s response to an inquiry.

4 May, 07:04 PM

3rd Assault Brigade records only 13 AWOL cases a month – Biletskyi

The Third Separate Assault Brigade, which forms the core of Ukraine’s newly formed Third Army Corps, recorded only 13 cases of unauthorized absence (AWOL) in a single month — described by its commander, Brig. Gen. Andriy Biletskyi, as an absolute record for the Armed Forces, he told ICTV in an interview released on Feb. 6.

7 February, 07:14 PM

Zelenskyy orders more support, simplified military awards

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conducted meetings with military leadership and a Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff session, directing a reduction in bureaucratic paperwork and signatures for awarding servicemembers, while emphasizing the need to digitize the process, he announced on social media on Aug. 5.

5 August 2025, 07:30 PM

Ukraine creates new support roles in military

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry is introducing a new category of service roles within military units, battalions, and hospitals to help soldiers, their families, and commanders navigate social and medical challenges during wartime. Deputy Defense Minister and Brigadier General of Justice Serhiy Melnyk announced the move in an interview with the ministry’s press center on April 5.

6 April 2025, 01:30 PM

ISW: Russia losing 96 soldiers for every square kilometer gained

Despite making some territorial gains in Ukraine, Russian forces are advancing at a noticeably slower pace while suffering consistently high losses, according to a Feb. 3 report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

4 February 2025, 10:50 AM

Procurement agency scandal rocks Ukraine's MoD

The Ministry of Defense (MoD) simulates independent management of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) but continues to exercise control manually, according to Yuriy Dzhygyr, head of the DPA Supervisory Board, who was recently dismissed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. Dzhygyr spoke with Liga.net on Jan. 25.

26 January 2025, 03:08 PM

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