Ukrainian army

Drapatyi cuts unnecessary meetings, paperwork and reporting requirements

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi is systematically reducing unnecessary military bureaucracy, including excessive meetings, paperwork and recordkeeping requirements, NV reported in an Oct. 11 analysis of his first three months in command.

13 October, 12:47 PM

Khmara ready to lead Defense Ministry despite Fedorov dismissal — Ukrainian MP

Mykhailo Fedorov should not have been dismissed from his post, but newly appointed Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara is well-equipped to lead the defense department, Member of Parliament Mykyta Poturayev said on Radio NV on Aug. 19.

20 August, 10:35 AM

Fedorov details systemic rift with Syrskyi and push for new military leadership - video

Ukraine needs to replace Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi in order to "win the war asymmetrically," outgoing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said at a press briefing on July 16.

16 July, 01:30 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

Lieutenant Colonel Yevhen Kochervey assumes command of 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade

Lieutenant Colonel Yevhen Kochervey has been appointed commander of the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade, which had struggled with supply shortages, the brigade announced on May 18.

19 May, 02:26 PM

Ukraine denies any discussion of shrinking its army in Geneva

In Ukrainian and U.S. delegations talks in Geneva — held to coordinate the so-called U.S.-backed peace plan — the issue of reducing the size of Ukraine’s Armed Forces was not discussed, General Staff chief Andrii Hnatov told LIGA.net on Nov. 25.

26 November 2025, 08:50 AM

Ukrainian Army: Chasiv Yar holds – Battlefield video

Russian forces are trying to cover up their failures by false claims of seizing Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, the Ukrainian Army responded on Aug. 1 with the 24th King Danylo Separate Mechanized Brigade’s video of another failed enemy assault on the city.

1 August 2025, 12:08 PM

Russian missile kills three, injures 18 at Ukrainian Army training site

At least three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 18 others were wounded in a Russian missile strike on a military training ground on July 29, the Ukrainian Army reported on Telegram without providing the exact location of the facility.

30 July 2025, 08:28 AM

Ukraine’s 2nd International Legion commander reveals how a global unit fights Russia

The 2nd International Legion is one of Ukraine’s most unique frontline units — made up of volunteers from over 35 countries and driven by camaraderie, not hierarchy. It has fought in some of the war’s toughest battles, from Kyiv to Bakhmut, blending diverse backgrounds with a shared mission: defending Ukraine and reshaping Europe’s future. In this interview, Commander Major Oleksandr Yakymovych shares what it means to lead the legionnaires of the free world.

3 June 2025, 03:29 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine’s mobilization efforts remain steady

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s mobilization efforts remain consistent, and arms deliveries from international partners are continuing, during a press briefing with journalists on May 28, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

28 May 2025, 12:25 PM

Putin repeatedly humiliated Trump and his envoys, says Finnish MEP Pekka Toveri

General Pekka Toveri, Member of the European Parliament from Finland, speaks with NV journalist Natalia Rop about Donald Trump’s peace attempts, the tools the EU still hasn’t used against the Kremlin, and why European peacekeepers must have the authority to use force against Russia if needed.

17 May 2025, 03:30 PM

Zelenskyy honors Ukraine’s defenders on Infantry Day

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainian soldiers on Infantry Day, which is marked annually, in his post on Telegram on May 6.

6 May 2025, 02:02 PM

Syrskyi: Around 350,000 troops would leave if demobilization were allowed after three years of service

If Ukraine allowed troops to demobilize after three years of service, about 350,000 soldiers would leave the military this April, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with LB.ua published on April 9.

9 April 2025, 05:45 PM

NABU requests action against suspects of embezzling funds for Ukraine’s army

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has requested preventive measures for individuals suspected of misusing budget funds in the procurement of products for the Ukrainian army, NABU's Oleksandr Abakumov told Radio Liberty on April 3.

3 April 2025, 02:07 PM

Russian troops push harder near Lyman

Russian forces are stepping up pressure along the Lyman front line, deploying mostly well-trained contract soldiers, Ukraine’s Khortytsia operational-strategic group reported on March 31.

31 March 2025, 10:21 AM

Ukraine to establish multiple corps, each built around existing brigades — 3rd Assault Brigade deputy commander

Ukraine’s Armed Forces will create several new corps, each formed around an existing brigade, Deputy Commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade, Lt. Col. Maksym Zhorin, said in an interview with Radio NV on March 20.

21 March 2025, 10:26 AM

Ukraine strengthens its hold near Pokrovsk - Zelenskyy

The situation in the Pokrovsk sector has improved in recent days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14.

14 February 2025, 03:37 PM

Ukraine integrates robotic combat units into its frontline brigades

Ukraine is launching a project to scale up the use of unmanned ground robotic systems within military units, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Feb. 5.

5 February 2025, 01:19 PM

Ukraine’s army sees increased recruitment in January

5,381 people applied to Ukraine’s army recruitment centers in January, with the highest numbers recorded in Kyiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzhya, Odesa, and Ivano-Frankivsk, Defense Ministry wrote on Feb. 3.

3 February 2025, 02:04 PM

International Legion soldier recounts M113 APC's lifesaving role in Ukraine

Under relentless artillery fire and the constant threat of enemy drones, a soldier with Ukraine’s International Legion, call sign Paradox, drives his American-made M113 armored personnel carrier (APC) straight into the chaos of the battlefield.

27 January 2025, 12:57 PM

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