#Ukraine Military

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Body armor undergoing testing in Ukraine: sample with tag on table, military gear and mannequins in background

Stringent Standards: How Body Armor is Tested in Ukraine and Why Requirements Are Stricter Than in the US

Incidents 08/06/2026, 15:07
🛡️ Ukraine operates some of the strictest body armor testing standards in the world. Experts from Rarog Tactical Gear revealed testing details: the allowable backface deformation is only 25 mm (compared to 45 mm in the US). 🔍 Every batch undergoes range testing: if a bullet penetrates the plate, the batch is rejected. 📦 The Ministry of Defense purchased 2,000 female body armor vests with enhanced protection (Level P) against SVD sniper rifles. Lightweight ceramic-composite armor is used.
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Colonel Krocka, the new commander of the 155th Brigade, receives the battle flag amidst a scandal with the former commander

New Commander of the 155th Brigade: How Colonel Kroka Received the Battle Flag Amidst Scandal Involving the Former Commander

Politics 07/19/2026, 20:36
The 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade has received a new commander — Colonel Andriy Kroka. He replaced the arrested Valeriy Luchanov and received the Battle Flag during a solemn ceremony. The leadership change occurred against the backdrop of a scandal involving the murder of civilians, in which brigade soldiers were suspected. ⚔️🇺🇦
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