#Defense Ministry

Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara has appealed to E5 nations with a proposal to transfer 10% of air defense missile reserves now in exchange for future supplies, and to double drone production by 2027 with joint funding.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has recorded the restoration of military Starlink speeds to over 400 km/h. Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara emphasized the importance of stable communication for the front line.

In 2026, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense increased UAV contracting by 300%. FPV drone deliveries grew nearly 3.7 times thanks to partner support and the defense industry.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported disabling over 51% of Russia's oil refining capacities as a result of large-scale long-range drone attacks.

The Iranian Ministry of Defense stated that placing strategic facilities in underground shelters has misled adversaries and preserved defense capabilities.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has appointed Anna Hvozdyar as deputy minister in charge of the defence-industrial complex and arms exports. The decision is part of the personnel reshuffle in the team of the new Defence Minister, Yevhen Hmara.

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has endorsed a Ministry of Defence bill that gives Armed Forces service members the right to safely report corruption in the army without the risk of dismissal or disciplinary action.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Hennii Humannyi reported a $27 billion funding shortfall and named options to cover it: accelerating the EU loan, additional contributions from partners and, according to a number of summaries, domestic borrowing.

Defense Minister Khmar stated that the ministry's current team will be retained, with the digital transformation and cognitive warfare areas to be strengthened. On the question of Fedorov's return, no feedback has been received yet.

Zelensky revealed the details of the conflict between the Ministry of Defense and the military command, spoke about the "ministry of war" presentation, and reported that Fedorov refused four offers to work in the presidential team.

Zelenskyy stated that no single person can carry out the mobilization reform: joint action by the defense minister and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces is needed. The Ministry of Defense is preparing changes with a more humane approach, including the question of conscription age.

Deputy Defense Minister Vasyl Shkurakov stated that the team of the new Defense Minister, Yevhen Khmara, will include measures to address the problem of illegal actions by TCCs in the government action plan.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has refuted rumors about Yevhen Khmara's dismissal from military service via a medical board. The MoD explained that he holds the post of minister as a civilian, as required by law, and is fully fit for service.

MoD competence centers, responsible for developing TTC for tenders, are staffed only to one-tenth of the authorized headcount. According to the head of the Council of Weapon Manufacturers, this threatens to disrupt weapons supplies to the front in the coming months.

📢 On the 32nd day, protests continue in Kyiv for the return of Mykhailo Fedorov to the Ministry of Defense. Thousands of people took part in the «Cardboard March» with slogans like «Drones, not people». No TCC raids were recorded in the city center; police are maintaining order. Experts call this a serious challenge for the authorities against the backdrop of the war.

🇺🇦 Kyiv marks the anniversary of protests demanding Mykhailo Fedorov's return to the Ministry of Defense. Participants demand Syrskyi's resignation and Fedorov's appointment. Protests have continued for a month, despite the change in Commander-in-Chief. Parliament meets on August 18 — protesters hope for concessions from the authorities. #Ukraine #Fedorov #Protests #MinistryOfDefense

🇺🇦 July 2026 was the bloodiest for Russia in a year and a half: 42,860 killed, 14k vehicles, 68 air defense systems. Ukrainian General Staff: Russian losses since the start of the war — 1.46 million. #Ukraine #Russia #RussianLosses #War2026

🚨 Head of SAP Oleksandr Klimenko admitted: NABU and SAP cannot defeat corruption in the defense sector alone. According to him, the budget is huge, and prosecutor resources are insufficient. The only way out is a 'symbiosis' with the Ministry of Defense, which must change procurement rules. Klimenko confirmed that the MoD has requested a risk analysis from NABU for the first time, but warned that 'top-level' corruption is still growing. On the same day, the preventive measure for former Head of the Office of the President Yermak was changed. 🇺🇦📉