Latest News on russian Invasion of Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense continues transforming into an efficient structure capable of achieving set goals. Today, at a Government meeting, an updated team of Deputy Defense Ministers was appointed.
A prisoner exchange took place, during which 157 people returned to Ukraine: servicemen of the Armed Forces, National Guard, State Border Guard Service, and civilians.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held talks with Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans on further defense cooperation in several areas: strengthening aviation, air defense, developing drones, and production.
Strengthening the aviation capabilities of Ukraine’s Defense Forces through the transfer of Polish MiG-29s, development of “small” air defense, and joint participation of Ukraine and Poland in defense projects and European mechanisms are among the key directions of cooperation between the two countries.
Russians have begun using drones equipped with Starlink communication systems to strike Ukrainian cities. The team of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine contacted SpaceX and proposed ways to solve this problem.
The Brave1 Market launched in August allows servicemen to exchange combat points from Army of Drones.Bonus for UAVs and other equipment.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported that the restructuring of the “short-range” air defense system continues to ensure rapid response to threats targeting Ukrainian airspace.
Starting January 1, 2026, a new stage of submitting asset declarations for 2025 began.
Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov discussed strengthening air defense, the transfer of Mirage 2000-5 aircraft, and countering russia’s “shadow fleet” with French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin.
In 2025, within the framework of the Army of Drones.Bonus program, nearly 820,000 enemy targets were hit and 240,000 occupiers were eliminated.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov has appointed Serhii (Flash) Beskrestnov as an advisor on technological areas of defense.
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov met with Valeriia Ionan — a global partnerships development strategist and innovator — who has become his advisor on international projects.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov announced the launch of the revolutionary Mission Control project — a drone management system within the DELTA combat ecosystem.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov met with volunteer Serhii Sternenko.
Yesterday, the Government decided to dismiss five deputy ministers of defense: Anatolii Klochko, Oleksandr Kozenko, Mykola Shevtsov, Volodymyr Zaverukha, and Hanna Hvozdiar.
Servicemen with the status of combat veteran are entitled to free travel once every two years (round trip) by rail, water, air, or intercity road transport, regardless of the availability of railway connections, or to travel once a year (round trip) by the same types of transport with a 50 percent discount.
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, held talks with Germany’s Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius, discussing the further development of Ukraine’s Patriot program and the necessary projects to ensure long-term supplies of missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot systems.
The latest version of the Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drone was demonstrated to a British delegation led by UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov has signed an order appointing Pavlo Yelizarov as Deputy Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, responsible for the development of short-range air defense.
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, held talks with UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey.
Decent pay for service is the foundation of motivation and state recognition of every serviceman’s contribution to the fight for the country’s independence. The Ministry of Defense explains what monthly payments consist of and how combat bonuses are calculated.
Upon the submission of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a decision appointing Mykhailo Fedorov as Minister of Defense of Ukraine. His candidacy was supported by 277 members of parliament.