Mykhailo Fedorov

Russia’s slow advance comes at soaring cost as Ukraine intensifies drone strikes

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have sharply increased the monthly number of Russian troops killed or seriously wounded, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told journalists at a briefing.

21 May, 04:05 PM

Ukraine enlists businesses to build private defenses against Russian drones

Private air defense teams in Kharkiv and Odesa oblasts have already destroyed about 20 Russian Shahed drones and reconnaissance drones, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said at a meeting with journalists.

21 May, 03:12 PM

Kyiv tests low-cost missiles to intercept jet-powered Shahed drones

Ukraine has developed and started testing low-cost interceptor missiles to defend critical infrastructure against Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced at a recent meeting with journalists.

21 May, 02:26 PM

Ukraine downs 90% of Russian drones, 80% of cruise missiles, DM Fedorov says

Ukraine is now intercepting roughly 90% of Russian drones and nearly 80% of cruise missiles, but ballistic missiles remain a critical challenge, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on May 12 after German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv.

12 May, 12:52 PM

Defense Ministry releases photos of Pistorius inspecting Ukrainian air defense sites

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Ukrainian air defense positions, Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported on May 11, while sharing photos of the visit.

12 May, 11:01 AM

Frontline troop pay should start at $1,400, commander says

The base pay for a rank-and-file Ukrainian soldier stationed from the front line up to 50 to 60 kilometers away should be at least UAH60,000 ($1,365), Col. Yurii Bereza, commander of the Dnipro-1 battalion, told NV Radio on May 11.

11 May, 09:19 PM

Germany and Ukraine to jointly produce long-range drones

Germany and Ukraine plan to deepen defense cooperation, including the joint development and production of drones with various operational ranges, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on May 11, according to Suspilne.

11 May, 04:25 PM

Ukraine prepares comprehensive reform of its military recruitment centers

Ukrainian Defense Ministry proposes transforming territorial recruitment centers into Reserve+ Offices featuring distinct recruitment and support departments, NV sister outlet Ukrainska Pravda wrote on May 11, citing parliamentary sources.

11 May, 10:50 AM

Ukraine receives rare mobile F-16 simulators, Fedorov details key features

Ukraine has received mobile F-16 fighter jet simulators to improve pilot training and shorten the time from instruction to combat use, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Apr. 30.

30 April, 12:38 PM

Ukraine tests EW-resistant FPV drone that can fly 25 km

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry and miltech platform Brave1 tested a new generation of attack FPV (first-person‑view) drones, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on April 28.

28 April, 11:27 PM

10 of 30 projects near launch in military recruiting, service reform – DM Fedorov

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry is preparing a comprehensive reform to improve recruiting and service in the Armed Forces, with 10 of 30 projects nearly ready, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on April 24.

24 April, 04:19 PM

Ukrainian interceptor drones can engage targets 1,000 km away — Fedorov

Ukrainian pilots can now remotely control interceptor drones and have confirmed shootdowns at ranges of “hundreds and even thousands of kilometers,” Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on April 23.

24 April, 03:35 AM

Private Ukrainian air defense shoots down jet-powered Shahed

Mykhailo Fedorov said private air defense units in Ukraine for the first time shot down a Russian jet-powered Shahed drone flying at over 400 km/h on Apr. 17.

17 April, 06:49 PM

Ramstein opens in Berlin as Ukraine presses allies for fresh aid and joint projects

The latest Ramstein meeting on Ukraine opened in Berlin on April 15, with Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov saying he expects major new aid announcements and plans to present new joint projects with allies, Ukrinform reported.

15 April, 05:30 PM

Germany to fund hundreds of Patriot missiles for Ukraine in €4 billion package

Germany has agreed to finance a €4 billion ($4.7 billion) defense package for Ukraine that will significantly strengthen Ukrainian air defense, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said after negotiations with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on April 14.

14 April, 08:15 PM

Belgium, Spain to provide $1.18 billion each in military aid to Ukraine

Belgium and Spain will each provide EUR1 billion ($1.18 billion) in military aid to Ukraine in 2026, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on April 13, saying the funds will go toward air-defense systems, drones, F‑16 jets, and artillery shells.

14 April, 12:41 AM

Ukraine, Germany coordinate ahead of Ramstein meeting

Ukraine and Germany have agreed on mutual priorities ahead of the next the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting set for April 15, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on April 10.

11 April, 02:38 AM

Private air defense downs Russian Shahed and Zala drones in Kharkiv Oblast — video

An experimental project launched by the government to involve the private sector in Ukraine’s air defense system has already produced its first results, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on March 30.

30 March, 04:22 PM

Ukraine reports new signs of collapse in Russian troop morale under drone pressure

A new unofficial “instruction manual” appears to be circulating within Russia’s occupying army: finish off your wounded comrade, then take your own life, Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces said on March 22 as they published a video they said showed the practice. The military warned that the footage contains disturbing images.

22 March, 01:59 PM

Ukraine automates drone purchases to eliminate corruption

The Ministry of Defense is introducing a new automated approach to drone procurement, based on data from the battlefield, without human involvement and the risk of corruption, the officials wrote on March 10.

10 March, 01:53 PM

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