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110th Brigade commander faces corruption charges

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has announced charges against the supply group commander of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade for extorting money from his subordinates, officers wrote on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 02:01 PM

Ternopil commander accused of misusing soldier for home repair

A platoon commander in Ternopil Oblast has been exposed for allegedly accruing a subordinate "combat" pay for nearly a year for the renovation of his daughter's house, the State Bureau of Investigation reported on Jan. 21.

21 January 2025, 06:24 PM

Ukrainian commanders to be charged for military breakdowns

Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is set to announce criminal charges against three former military commanders, one of whom has already been arrested, journalist Yuriy Butusov, editor-in-chief of Censor.NET, wrote on Jan. 20.

20 January 2025, 02:52 PM

Dykyi details commanders’ opposition to military ombudsman role

Yevhen Dykyi, a Russo-Ukrainian war veteran and former Aidar Battalion commander, told Radio NV the military leadership would resist creating a military ombudsman, according to an interview published Dec. 19.

22 December 2024, 10:40 AM

Ukraine will not agree to reduce army size even after NATO invitation, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine will not agree to reduce its armed forces as part of possible peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a conversation with journalists in Brussels on Dec. 18, news outlet European Pravda reports.

19 December 2024, 11:55 AM

Ukraine’s General Staff responds to allegations of abuse in 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade

Ukraine’s General Staff has responded to a journalistic investigation into allegations of abuse and extortion involving the commander of a platoon in the 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade and the son of the chief of staff, Vladyslav Pastukh.

16 December 2024, 06:05 PM

Ukraine Defense Ministry presents soldier rights reform plan

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has presented President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a concept for establishing the institution of a military ombudsman, the Ministry wrote on Telegram on Dec. 4.

4 December 2024, 01:48 PM

41 Ukrainian generals dismissed for health reasons since Russia's invasion

Since Russia's full-scale invasion began, 41 Ukrainian generals have been dismissed for health reasons, the Ukrainian Armed Forces told Radio Liberty on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 11:59 AM

Ukrainian Armed Forces planning shift to corps system by late November

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are set to present a concept for reforming and reorganizing the military, which includes a transition from the current brigade system to a corps system, by the end of November, a military source told NV on Nov. 22.

22 November 2024, 07:03 PM

20,000+ Ukrainians apply to Armed Forces Recruitment Centers, Defense Ministry says

More than 20,000 Ukrainians have already approached the recruitment centers of the Ukraine's Armed Forces, Defense Ministry reported on Telegram on Oct. 8.

8 October 2024, 02:09 PM

Film about American volunteers fighting against Russia set for big screen release

Babylon'13 filmmakers' association is set to release Summertime in Ukraine, a film about American volunteers fighting alongside Ukraine against Russian invaders. The movie will hit theaters this fall.

26 September 2024, 12:46 PM

Russian forces advance near six settlements in Ukraine's East — DeepState group

The Russian troops have advanced near Kolisnykivka, Katerynivka, Vodyane, Vuhledar, as well as in Spirne and Ukrainsk in Donetsk Oblast, DeepState monitoring group reported on Sept. 16.

16 September 2024, 08:02 AM

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and UK Foreign Minister Lammy arrive in Kyiv – photos, video

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv on Sept. 11 to discuss Ukrainian military needs, AP reported.

11 September 2024, 02:40 PM

Russia reorganizes military in regions bordering Ukraine

Russia’s Defense Ministry has formed three new military commands in Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk oblasts, state propaganda agency RIA Novosti reported on Aug. 20.

20 August 2024, 10:29 PM

Drone attack targets Russian airbase housing MiG-31K fighters

Explosions were heard near the Savasleyka military airbase in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast shortly after drones were spotted approaching the area, the Russian Telegram channel ASTRA reported on Aug 14.

14 August 2024, 11:02 AM

Belarusian president's statements are information influence attempts, says Ukrainian Border Guard

Ukrainian border guards have not observed any movement or build-up of Belarusian troops near the border, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on national television on Aug. 12.

12 August 2024, 01:29 PM

Ukraine to launch hotline addressing complaints from the military

Ukrainian MPs plan to open a dedicated hotline to address reports from Ukrainian soldiers about violations of their rights or misconduct by commanders, Ukrainian MP and sitting member of the Human Rights parliamentary committee Serhiy Kozyr announced on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 10:52 PM

Former civilians show off their warrior fit in new social media trend

A new trend is taking Ukrainian Twitter (also known as X) by storm: newly enlisted Ukrainians are posting photos of themselves in military uniform, with the caption "I am a...And this is my work uniform."

8 August 2024, 07:00 PM

Zelenskyy announces launch of Army+ app to streamline military processes

Ukraine has officially launched the Army+ app, aimed at freeing the military from paperwork and reducing bureaucracy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced during a presentation of the app on Aug. 8, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported.

8 August 2024, 05:23 PM

Russia plans army increase, making Ukraine demobilization problematic, says Fedir Venislavskyi

Currently, it is "problematic" to discuss the possibility of demobilization in Ukraine due to the difficult situation at the front and Russia's plans to increase its occupying forces, said Defense Committee MP Fedir Venislavskyi during a briefing on Aug. 6.

6 August 2024, 03:45 PM

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