#Military Reform

On August 19, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada Committee and the 'Servant of the People' faction supported the appointment of Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine, although experts note the risks of a lack of votes in the hall.

🚨 The team of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapaty, has taken the Ombudsman's recommendations on mobilization reform into action. 🔹 Dmytro Lyubynets announced a "rapid response" to criticism. 🔹 The head of the TRSSC in Zakarpattia has been dismissed from office. 🔹 A major inspection has been sent to the region to investigate corruption and human rights violations. The Ombudsman believes that the new commander has a chance to radically improve the situation. #Ukraine #Mobilization #Drapaty #Lyubynets

🇺🇦 The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is launching a military food reform: products will be checked before delivery, and procurement will move to a digital format. 🍲 Instead of raw products, military personnel will receive ready-made meals through the DOT-Chain Food system. 📉 Procurement and logistics will be separated for transparency. 🏭 The defense industry has received preferential leasing, and the "Obereg" register is being updated. 📅 Critical enterprises must confirm their status by August 10. #Ukraine #AFU #Reform #Defense

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has suspended the replenishment of assault regiments since July 26. Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatskyi initiated an audit to review the strategy of resource use and unit effectiveness. Instead of mass recruitment, the army is betting on technology and targeted motivation. ⚔️🇺🇦

The 'Skala' Regiment has halted recruitment: the AFU General Staff is conducting a personnel audit by order of the new Commander-in-Chief Drapatiy. 🇺🇦🛑 Personnel redistribution and an expansion of reconnaissance tasks are expected.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has expanded the list of positions for infantry-storming contracts. Now, commanders of UAVs and mortar units have joined the experiment. The changes concern companies and squads, but not artillery battalions. 🇺🇦🔫

Mikhail Fedorov admitted a mistake in army reform before his resignation: 'We did not talk to the people'. Zelenskyy fired the minister due to disagreements with the Armed Forces command, but this sparked protests and resignations among military personnel and deputies. 🇺🇦📉

Pete Hegseth announced the launch of an annual testosterone testing program for U.S. military personnel over 30. The goal of the initiative is to maintain psychological and physical combat readiness through voluntary replacement therapy. 🇺🇸💉