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Night is just another shift for our aerial reconnaissance. Setup, systems check, calibration, launch. Then hours aloft, finding what Russia tries to hide. That's how the recon crews of the 9th Brigade work. 📷: @usf_army

Published: September 15, 2026 16:34

Night is just another shift for our aerial reconnaissance. Setup, systems check, calibration, launch. Then hours aloft, finding what Russia tries to hide. That's how the recon crews of the 9th Brigade work. 📷: @usf_army

🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱🇩🇪 Unmanned systems. Electronic warfare. Intelligence. For three weeks in Lublin, Ukrainian warriors with combat and training experience passed it on to officers of the Polish and German armed forces, in seminars run by the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC). "Ukrainian officers bring experience from real modern warfare, and practical training allows us to jointly verify how this experience can be used to train troops." — Colonel Valerii Vyshnivskyi, Senior National Representative of Ukraine to JATEC Read more: https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/nato-officers-learn-from-ukraine-s-combat-experience-in-unmanned-systems-electronic-warfare-and-intelligence

Published: September 15, 2026 12:25

🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱🇩🇪 Unmanned systems. Electronic warfare. Intelligence. For three weeks in Lublin, Ukrainian warriors with combat and training experience passed it on to officers of the Polish and German armed forces, in seminars run by the NATO-Ukraine Joint…

A Russian jet-powered drone hit a Kyiv–Warsaw train 2 km from the Polish border on Sunday. Minutes earlier, Boris Johnson and EU security advisers had left that platform. Fmr CIA Director David Petraeus was still on it. Ukraine's state railway says the diplomatic train may also have been a target. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/world/europe/ukraine-petraeus-russian-strike.html

Published: September 15, 2026 10:28

A Russian jet-powered drone hit a Kyiv–Warsaw train 2 km from the Polish border on Sunday. Minutes earlier, Boris Johnson and EU security advisers had left that platform. Fmr CIA Director David Petraeus was still on it. Ukraine's state railway says the…

Russia continues to attack our energy sector, regular logistics, and critical infrastructure. And our responses to them for this are tangible. There are new results from the Defense Forces of Ukraine regarding the refinery in Syzran. There was also a strike in Taganrog on a drone production facility, as well as on a drone preparation and launch site in the Oryol region. Targets were hit in the Black Sea as well. I thank every one of our warriors for the effectiveness of our long-range sanctions! The day before, the United States also announced a significant decision regarding Russia’s VTB Bank – one of Russia’s systemic banks, which is heavily involved in schemes supporting Russia’s war and, in particular, its relations with the Iranian regime. All such schemes that work against peace truly need to be dismantled. I thank our partners for this useful step! There is no alternative to ending this war. And all forms of pressure on Russia must create the right diplomatic conditions. Glory to Ukraine! @ZelenskyyUa

Published: September 15, 2026 09:40

Russia continues to attack our energy sector, regular logistics, and critical infrastructure. And our responses to them for this are tangible. There are new results from the Defense Forces of Ukraine regarding the refinery in Syzran. There was also a…

Engineering work under fire needs armor. The UAT-SPIDER armored backhoe loader has entered service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It prepares positions and command posts, digs trenches and pits, and builds and restores military roads. Maneuverable enough to work in confined and hard-to-reach areas. Read more: https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/protecting-engineering-units-ministry-of-defence-codifies-the-uat-spider-armored-backhoe-loader

Published: September 15, 2026 07:51

Engineering work under fire needs armor. The UAT-SPIDER armored backhoe loader has entered service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It prepares positions and command posts, digs trenches and pits, and builds and restores military roads. Maneuverable…

«The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.» Ferdinand Foch The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to September 15, 2026.

Published: September 15, 2026 05:34

«The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.» Ferdinand Foch The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to September 15, 2026.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Minister of Defence Evgeniy Khmara and Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi on countering jet-powered Shaheds. Testing of new-generation interceptors is underway. The financing is secured, now it's time to scale.

Published: September 14, 2026 14:19

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Minister of Defence Evgeniy Khmara and Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi on countering jet-powered Shaheds. Testing of new-generation interceptors is underway. The financing is secured, now it's time to scale. …

1,000+ grants. UAH 6.2 billion (~$139 million). Entire branches of Ukrainian defense tech that Brave1 helped bring into existence. Since 2023, @BRAVE1ua has funded interceptor drones, UGVs, short-range EW, automated turrets and more. Non-repayable. No equity, no IP taken by the state. Read more: https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/brave1-has-awarded-more-than-1-000-grants-to-ukrainian-defense-developers

Published: September 14, 2026 12:33

1,000+ grants. UAH 6.2 billion (~$139 million). Entire branches of Ukrainian defense tech that Brave1 helped bring into existence. Since 2023, @BRAVE1ua has funded interceptor drones, UGVs, short-range EW, automated turrets and more. Non-repayable. No…

🇺🇦🤝🇺🇸 Thank you, United States, for support that helps save Ukrainian lives. Minister of Defence Evgeniy Khmara met with Senators @SenThomTillis, @SenJohnCurtis and @SenArmstrong. On the table: the battlefield situation, Russia's expanding missile and drone production, and a specific list of Ukraine's air defense needs. This partnership runs in both directions. Ukraine has learned how modern threats actually work, at a cost no one should have to pay, and we are ready to share that experience with the United States and every ally preparing for what comes next. Read more: https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/evgeniy-khmara-and-u-s-senators-discuss-support-for-ukraine-and-countering-russian-threats

Published: September 14, 2026 10:32

🇺🇦🤝🇺🇸 Thank you, United States, for support that helps save Ukrainian lives. Minister of Defence Evgeniy Khmara met with Senators @SenThomTillis, @SenJohnCurtis and @SenArmstrong. On the table: the battlefield situation, Russia's expanding missile and…

Minister of Defence of Ukraine Evgeniy Khmara congratulated Ukraine's tank crews on their professional day. From the first days of Russia's aggression, Ukrainian tank crews have shown their resilience, skill, and courage on the battlefield. Tank troops became one of the main strike forces that helped hold back the enemy. Our units have distinguished themselves on the toughest sectors of the front. The operations where tank crews played a key role are written into Ukraine's history forever. Over the years of war, the character of their work has changed. At the same time, tanks remain an integral part of the combat capability of our forces. Thank you to every warrior for your service and endurance. We honor the memory of all who gave their lives in the fight for our country. Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦

Published: September 14, 2026 08:33

Minister of Defence of Ukraine Evgeniy Khmara congratulated Ukraine's tank crews on their professional day. From the first days of Russia's aggression, Ukrainian tank crews have shown their resilience, skill, and courage on the battlefield. Tank troops…

"They make a desert and call it peace." Tacitus The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to September 14, 2026.

Published: September 14, 2026 06:49

"They make a desert and call it peace." Tacitus The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to September 14, 2026.

Two Russian oil refineries were hit overnight. On the night of September 13, 2026, units of Ukraine's Defence Forces struck the Slavyansk EKO refinery in Krasnodar region. A fire was recorded at the facility. Slavyansk EKO is one of the largest independent refineries in southern Russia, with a processing capacity of around 5.2 million tons of crude oil per year. The TANECO refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Republic of Tatarstan, was also hit. One of its storage tanks caught fire. Russia's refining capacity, its fuel logistics, and its drone launch sites are all part of the same war machine, and all of them remain valid targets. Work against the enemy's key military positions continues. 💥 Source: @GeneralStaffUA

Published: September 13, 2026 10:17

Two Russian oil refineries were hit overnight. On the night of September 13, 2026, units of Ukraine's Defence Forces struck the Slavyansk EKO refinery in Krasnodar region. A fire was recorded at the facility. Slavyansk EKO is one of the largest…

"Russian terrorism is a common threat to many, but it definitely can and must be defeated in Ukraine." @ZelenskyyUa

Published: September 13, 2026 09:43

"Russian terrorism is a common threat to many, but it definitely can and must be defeated in Ukraine." @ZelenskyyUa Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) This week alone, Russia launched around 2,100 drones against Ukraine – a…

Many foreign nationals chose to defend Ukraine. Ukraine has their backs. A new interagency working group at the Ministry of Defence is building clear rules: residence permits, career progression, medical care after injury, support for families. Read more: https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/ministry-of-defence-of-ukraine-establishes-interagency-working-group-to-improve-service-conditions-for-foreign-volunteer-service-members-1

Published: September 13, 2026 08:26

Many foreign nationals chose to defend Ukraine. Ukraine has their backs. A new interagency working group at the Ministry of Defence is building clear rules: residence permits, career progression, medical care after injury, support for families. Read…

"Will is character in action." William McDougall The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to September 13, 2026.

Published: September 13, 2026 06:26

"Will is character in action." William McDougall The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to September 13, 2026.

Minister of Defence of Ukraine Evgeniy Khmara noted another round of effective strikes by the Defence Forces, this time on a plant in Russia's Samara oblast that produces high-octane petrol additives, synthetic rubbers and monomers. These components are used in the manufacture of solid rocket fuel for tactical and ballistic missiles. Over the past day, strikes also set an oil refinery in Saratov ablaze. A sanctioned chemical plant in Volgograd came under attack as well, one that manufactures ferrocene-based combustion catalysts and develops chemical production technologies. This continues a week of effective action by the Defence Forces. Since Monday, strikes have hit basing and launch sites for strike UAVs near Donetsk. In Bryansk oblast, three radar stations and a ground relay station were destroyed, equipment Russian terrorists used to guide drones onto Ukrainian civilian sites. The Defence Forces also broke the 2026 deep-strike record, hitting a key gas condensate processing plant in Novy Urengoy, 3,000 km from the border. At least three warships were hit in Novorossiysk, and in Crimea a patrol boat and reconnaissance antenna systems. In Dagestan, a strike hit the seaport, a critical supply node for Iranian Shahed drones and their components. The Defence Forces are doing everything possible to remove the root cause of the air raid alerts: Russia's ability to attack Ukrainian cities. We are stripping the enemy of the material resources for war. We are continuing to carry out the plan to force Russia into a just peace.

Published: September 12, 2026 14:10

Minister of Defence of Ukraine Evgeniy Khmara noted another round of effective strikes by the Defence Forces, this time on a plant in Russia's Samara oblast that produces high-octane petrol additives, synthetic rubbers and monomers. These components are…

A quiet night in a Ukrainian city is someone else's long shift. Omega special operators hunting Russian UAVs over the Donetsk region. 📹: @ng_ukraine

Published: August 31, 2026 07:49

A quiet night in a Ukrainian city is someone else's long shift. Omega special operators hunting Russian UAVs over the Donetsk region. 📹: @ng_ukraine Video

“I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance Never settle for the path of least resistance” Lee Ann Womack The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 31, 2026.

Published: August 31, 2026 05:50

“I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance Never settle for the path of least resistance” Lee Ann Womack The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 31, 2026.

Border guard pilots of the 105th Detachment are working the Sumy direction, and taking Russian drones down along the way. 📹: @DPSU_ua

Published: August 30, 2026 12:38

Border guard pilots of the 105th Detachment are working the Sumy direction, and taking Russian drones down along the way. 📹: @DPSU_ua Video

Ukraine's Defence Forces continue to systematically destroy the aggressor's military and economic potential. Strikes deep inside enemy territory are a clear strategy for bleeding the Russian war machine dry, Minister of Defence of Ukraine Evgeniy Khmara said. In the past day alone: - The Kirishi oil refinery in Leningrad region was hit. That is hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fuel that will never reach Russian tanks. - A large fire broke out at Yeysk airfield in Krasnodar Krai after a direct hit. - A Shahed preparation and launch base was struck in Millerovo, Rostov region, one of the sites Russia uses to send drones against Ukraine. - The "Kover" plan, closed airspace and air raid alerts covered 10 Russian regions at once. Chkalovsky airfield near Moscow and Sochi airfield in Adler suspended operations. A number of refineries have been hit over the course of this week: - 25 August — the Afipsky refinery, one of the largest oil processing plants in Krasnodar Krai. - 26 August — the Kstovo oil refinery, the fourth largest refinery in Russia and the second largest by petrol output. - 28 August — the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl. There is no such thing as a "deep rear" for our Deep Strike systems. The Russian war machine will burn wherever it prepares its crimes.

Published: August 30, 2026 10:31

Ukraine's Defence Forces continue to systematically destroy the aggressor's military and economic potential. Strikes deep inside enemy territory are a clear strategy for bleeding the Russian war machine dry, Minister of Defence of Ukraine Evgeniy Khmara…

🇺🇦🤝🇱🇻 Minister of Defense Evgeniy Khmara and Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi met with Latvia's Minister of Defense Raivis Melnis. Priorities on the table: UGVs, fiber-optic drones, middle-strike capabilities, air defense. All of it needed fast. Latvia holds its support at no less than 0.25% of GDP a year. Thank you, Latvia! Read more: https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/ukraine-and-latvia-discuss-defence-forces-needs-and-support-for-the-ukrainian-military

Published: August 30, 2026 08:39

🇺🇦🤝🇱🇻 Minister of Defense Evgeniy Khmara and Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi met with Latvia's Minister of Defense Raivis Melnis. Priorities on the table: UGVs, fiber-optic drones, middle-strike capabilities, air defense. All of it needed fast. …

“It may sound strange, but many champions are made champions by setbacks.” Bob Richards The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 30, 2026.

Published: August 30, 2026 05:44

“It may sound strange, but many champions are made champions by setbacks.” Bob Richards The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 30, 2026.

Ukraine remembers its defenders. Minister of Defence Evgeniy Khmara joins President @ZelenskyyUa at the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine, Kyiv. Read more: https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/evgeniy-khmara-joins-the-president-at-events-marking-the-day-of-remembrance-of-the-defenders-of-ukraine

Published: August 29, 2026 17:24

Ukraine remembers its defenders. Minister of Defence Evgeniy Khmara joins President @ZelenskyyUa at the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine, Kyiv. Read more: mod.gov.ua/en/news/evgeniy-k… Link Evgeniy Khmara joins the President at events…

Today Ukraine remembers the Defenders who gave their lives for our independence. They walked this road with us and stayed in the fight forever. We have not forgotten. We never will. Glory to the Heroes! 🇺🇦

Published: August 29, 2026 13:54

Today Ukraine remembers the Defenders who gave their lives for our independence. They walked this road with us and stayed in the fight forever. We have not forgotten. We never will. Glory to the Heroes! 🇺🇦 Video

We bow our heads in deep sorrow together with every family that has lost loved ones in the terrible tragedy in the village of Myla, Kyiv region. As of 15:00 on 29 August, 37 people are known to have been killed and 15 injured. Two more are still being searched for under the rubble. Siting depots holding explosives next to civilians is unacceptable. The heads of all relevant components of the Security and Defence Forces and of Ukraine’s defence industry must carry out a full audit of the sites where weapons and ammunition are stored. Facilities of this kind must not stand next to residential buildings where people live. Rescuers, medics and police are working around the clock at the site in Bucha district, Kyiv region, and local communities are doing everything they can to rescue and support those affected. Russia will answer for every crime it commits against Ukrainians on our land.

Published: August 29, 2026 12:07

We bow our heads in deep sorrow together with every family that has lost loved ones in the terrible tragedy in the village of Myla, Kyiv region. As of 15:00 on 29 August, 37 people are known to have been killed and 15 injured. Two more are still being…

This week: robotic systems rolled through Independence Day, three Russian refineries had a bad night, and Ukraine's meetings with the US, UK, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Norway. MoD Weekly update 🇺🇦💪

Published: August 29, 2026 11:19

This week: robotic systems rolled through Independence Day, three Russian refineries had a bad night, and Ukraine's meetings with the US, UK, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Norway. MoD Weekly update 🇺🇦💪 Video

A Russian drone strike killed at least 27 people in Myla, Kyiv region, among them Dmytrivka community head Taras Didych, who died while rescuing others. Over 370 residents have been evacuated and the response continues.

Published: August 29, 2026 09:51

A Russian drone strike killed at least 27 people in Myla, Kyiv region, among them Dmytrivka community head Taras Didych, who died while rescuing others. Over 370 residents have been evacuated and the response continues. Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир…

"What separates this generation from all the ones before is that it has a real chance to defeat the enemy. The new defense minister wants to win—and he has his own vision for how to do it." A new profile of Minister of Defense Evgeniy Khmara by @ckalu13 for @TheNatlInterest. Read more: https://nationalinterest.org/feature/who-is-ukraines-new-defense-minister

Published: August 29, 2026 07:45

"What separates this generation from all the ones before is that it has a real chance to defeat the enemy. The new defense minister wants to win—and he has his own vision for how to do it." A new profile of Minister of Defense Evgeniy Khmara by @ckalu13…

“A good half of the art of living is resilience.” Alain de Botton The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 29, 2026.

Published: August 29, 2026 05:09

“A good half of the art of living is resilience.” Alain de Botton The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 29, 2026.

Defence Minister Evgeniy Khmara, on a working visit to the Kherson region: "The focus is on strengthening the protection of routes and critical infrastructure, as well as giving warriors greater capabilities to destroy Russian targets that pose a threat to our people." Read more: https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/evgeniy-khmara-we-are-focused-on-strengthening-the-protection-of-kherson-region-s-critical-infrastructure-and-supporting-our-defenders

Published: August 28, 2026 14:05

Defence Minister Evgeniy Khmara, on a working visit to the Kherson region: "The focus is on strengthening the protection of routes and critical infrastructure, as well as giving warriors greater capabilities to destroy Russian targets that pose a threat…

Coordinating a fire mission manually once took 15-20 minutes. In this war, that's a lifetime. Avengers AI, trained on 5M annotated battlefield frames and integrated into DELTA, now flags 70% of enemy equipment in real time across 100,000+ video streams a month. Read more: https://mod.gov.ua/en/explainers/what-is-the-kill-chain-and-how-does-ai-help-destroy-enemy-targets-faster

Published: August 28, 2026 11:55

Coordinating a fire mission manually once took 15-20 minutes. In this war, that's a lifetime. Avengers AI, trained on 5M annotated battlefield frames and integrated into DELTA, now flags 70% of enemy equipment in real time across 100,000+ video streams a…

🔥 This morning, Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, one of Russia's largest refineries and a direct supplier to the occupiers' war machine. Another long-range sanction. Not the first. Not the last. We're cutting the enemy's logistics and dismantling the economic base of Russia's aggression. Source: @GeneralStaffUA

Published: August 28, 2026 09:09

🔥 This morning, Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, one of Russia's largest refineries and a direct supplier to the occupiers' war machine. Another long-range sanction. Not the first. Not the last. We're cutting…

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Mark Twain The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 22, 2026.

Published: August 22, 2026 05:04

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Mark Twain The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 22, 2026.

CAESAR takes position. Coordinates in. Shell loaded. Fire. One shot. Then another. Until the target is destroyed. 📷: 148th Artillery Brigade

Published: August 21, 2026 18:59

CAESAR takes position. Coordinates in. Shell loaded. Fire. One shot. Then another. Until the target is destroyed. 📷: 148th Artillery Brigade

RT by @DefenceU: UNITED24 @U24_gov_ua – Ukraine’s state fundraising platform – is now in its fifth year. It is a tool that helps Ukraine build thousands of strong and heartfelt connections around the world. Today, 145 countries are with us through UNITED24. Millions of donors – many of them ordinary people, as well as very well-known UNITED24 ambassadors, many businesses from around the world, humanitarian organizations, and even ordinary schools in other countries where children raise funds for UNITED24. It is an extraordinarily large community of people who care about what happens to Ukraine. Since UNITED24 was founded in 2022 and through today, nearly four billion dollars has been raised for Ukraine’s needs through this fundraising platform alone. All of this is extremely important. And importantly, it is from people, for people. Every donation, every expression of support for Ukraine from different parts of the world creates a lasting emotional connection with Ukraine – faith in Ukraine and in the values that inspire our people to defend themselves in this war and achieve results. I thank all of you. Thank you for making UNITED24 truly work for Ukraine 24/7 – and on a global scale. Glory to Ukraine!

Published: August 21, 2026 17:49

UNITED24 @U24_gov_ua – Ukraine’s state fundraising platform – is now in its fifth year. It is a tool that helps Ukraine build thousands of strong and heartfelt connections around the world. Today, 145 countries are with us through UNITED24. Millions of…

RT by @DefenceU: I met with the ambassadors of the UNITED24 @U24_gov_ua fundraising platform: actress @KatherynWinnick, actor, director, and producer @LievSchreiber, footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko, chef and founder of World Central Kitchen @chefjoseandres, and director, journalist, photographer, and war correspondent @mstyslavchernov, who will also soon join the team of ambassadors. The work of UNITED24 is first and foremost about shared values. It is about millions of people from around the world who have helped. It is a signal that they stand with Ukraine. Your visit here, during a very difficult period of massive attacks, is also a great source of support for our people. There are more challenges and risks now, but we have to be stronger. Thank you to each of you for your clear position and for using your own voice to help protect human lives.

Published: August 21, 2026 16:42

I met with the ambassadors of the UNITED24 @U24_gov_ua fundraising platform: actress @KatherynWinnick, actor, director, and producer @LievSchreiber, footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko, chef and founder of World Central Kitchen @chefjoseandres, and director,…

Attacks like these are nothing less than terrorist acts. And the world must respond to them accordingly – with real pressure on the aggressor. For peace to be possible, Russia must face real accountability.

Published: August 21, 2026 15:08

Attacks like these are nothing less than terrorist acts. And the world must respond to them accordingly – with real pressure on the aggressor. For peace to be possible, Russia must face real accountability. Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський…

Close monitoring of the airspace, high speed and a high operational ceiling, agile maneuverability, and precise guidance and target engagement—these are the capabilities of Alexa Spatium, the first Ukrainian jet-powered drone interceptor added to the arsenal of the Defence Forces of Ukraine. https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/defence-forces-arsenal-expands-with-the-addition-of-ukraines-first-jet-powered-drone-interceptor-alexa-spatium

Published: August 21, 2026 12:49

Close monitoring of the airspace, high speed and a high operational ceiling, agile maneuverability, and precise guidance and target engagement—these are the capabilities of Alexa Spatium, the first Ukrainian jet-powered drone interceptor added to the…

Russian air defense keeps going up in flames. The 15th Brigade “Black Forest” found and destroyed an S-300 transporter-loader loaded with missiles. The missiles detonated, completely burning out the launcher.

Published: August 21, 2026 11:05

Russian air defense keeps going up in flames. The 15th Brigade “Black Forest” found and destroyed an S-300 transporter-loader loaded with missiles. The missiles detonated, completely burning out the launcher. Video

Pinned: The Ministry of Defence team is already organizing its work around three key priorities: strengthening the front line, the defense industry, and human capital. https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/president-of-ukraine-introduces-evgeniy-khmara-as-minister-of-defence-of-ukraine

Published: August 21, 2026 07:48

The Ministry of Defence team is already organizing its work around three key priorities: strengthening the front line, the defense industry, and human capital. mod.gov.ua/en/news/president… Link President of Ukraine introduces Evgeniy Khmara as…

«Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.» Winston Churchill The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 21, 2026.

Published: August 21, 2026 05:00

«Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.» Winston Churchill The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 21, 2026.

Before joining the Army, Denys worked with high-tech medical equipment. In 2024, he chose to serve—and found his place in Ukraine’s radar troops. Today, he operates the Ukrainian-made Pelican radar, detecting and tracking aerial targets and providing critical data for air defense. “Without detection, there is no air defense.” 📷: West Air Command

Published: August 20, 2026 10:22

Before joining the Army, Denys worked with high-tech medical equipment. In 2024, he chose to serve—and found his place in Ukraine’s radar troops. Today, he operates the Ukrainian-made Pelican radar, detecting and tracking aerial targets and providing…

Unfortunately, while Moscow is investing in ballistic missiles and escalation, such strikes do not always receive the response they should from the world. And as long as Ukraine does not have enough anti-ballistic defense, Russia will not consider peace seriously. We are doing everything to ensure we have that protection, and work on the FREYJA program continues every day. But Patriot interceptors cannot yet be replaced, and we need them every day. Every additional missile saves the lives of our people. I thank everyone who understands this and is looking for and finding ways to help.

Published: August 20, 2026 06:28

Unfortunately, while Moscow is investing in ballistic missiles and escalation, such strikes do not always receive the response they should from the world. And as long as Ukraine does not have enough anti-ballistic defense, Russia will not consider peace…

“You just can’t beat the person who won’t give up.” Babe Ruth The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 20, 2026.

Published: August 20, 2026 05:18

“You just can’t beat the person who won’t give up.” Babe Ruth The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 20, 2026.

RT by @DefenceU: My main task for the Minister of Defense of Ukraine is to put our defense system, our production and procurement system, and our supply system to the troops on a truly effective footing, so that those defending life in Ukraine have everything they need to repel Russian attacks, hold our positions on the front, and carry out our active operations. Yevhenii Khmara proved through his service with the SSU’s Alpha Special Operations Center that he does not speak lightly and knows full well that occupiers are not defeated with empty promises.

Published: August 19, 2026 18:45

My main task for the Minister of Defense of Ukraine is to put our defense system, our production and procurement system, and our supply system to the troops on a truly effective footing, so that those defending life in Ukraine have everything they need to…

R to @DefenceU: mod.gov.ua/en/news/312-votes…

Published: August 19, 2026 14:34

mod.gov.ua/en/news/312-votes… Link 312 votes in favor: Verkhovna Rada approves Evgeniy Khmara as Minister of Defence of Ukraine Following a nomination by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Verkhovna Rada approved Evgeniy Khmara as Minister…

Pinned: Minister of Defence Evgeniy Khmara: 103 of our service members have returned to Ukraine. Our brothers-in-arms are home. They include members of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and border guards. These warriors defended Ukraine in Mariupol and along the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Dnipro, and Sumy directions. Bringing every warrior home is a matter of honor. I thank everyone working to ensure that our people are home. The Ukrainian warrior is our greatest value — for us and for Ukraine. Welcome home! Honor to every one of you.

Published: August 19, 2026 14:20

Minister of Defence Evgeniy Khmara: 103 of our service members have returned to Ukraine. Our brothers-in-arms are home. They include members of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and border guards. These warriors defended Ukraine in Mariupol and along…

Minister of Defence Evgeniy Khmara: At the President of Ukraine’s proposal, the Verkhovna Rada today approved my candidacy for the position of Minister of Defence. I thank every Ukrainian warrior who is holding the line and destroying Russian occupiers. I am grateful to the President, Members of Parliament, and the people of Ukraine for their trust. During my address to the Verkhovna Rada, I outlined the priorities for the Ministry of Defence following my appointment. We are at war with a powerful enemy that employs the most insidious and brutal methods of warfare. We know Russia’s next steps, its mobilisation plans, and its strategy for the autumn and winter. We will do everything possible to protect Ukraine, reduce Russia’s war-making potential as much as possible, and force the enemy to accept a just peace. This is the task that the Supreme Commander-in-Chief has set for all of us. That is why synergy at every level is essential: the President, Parliament, Government, General Staff, Ministry of Defence, combat units, defence manufacturers, and partners. The aggressor can be forced to peace only through the strength of our military, technological solutions, and asymmetric approaches. We have erased the distances. There are no longer any safe zones for facilities that fuel Russia’s war. For the first time in history, we are striking targets even in Siberia. The entire economic base of the enemy’s war effort is a target for us. We must gain an advantage on the battlefield through the ingenuity and professionalism of commanders, the training of our warriors, innovation, and modern weapons. We have three equally important key priorities. The first priority is the front line. This means seizing the strategic initiative across all domains of warfare: on land, at sea, in the air, and in the information space. The needs of the front must reach the Ministry quickly, and the Ministry’s decisions must reach the front. The military needs weapons — in large quantities and on time, through transparent procedures and without unnecessary bureaucracy. Procurement will serve exclusively the front and the defence of Ukraine, not any individual interests. We will adapt the supply system to the pace of the war. We are also working with our allies to protect Ukrainian skies from Russian ballistic missiles. A special focus is on deep strike and middle strike. The operation in Novorossiysk and a series of successful strikes before it have demonstrated the strength of cooperation between the Defence Forces, manufacturers, and state institutions. There will be more Ukrainian-made weapons. The strikes will be more precise. Another important priority is human capital. The lives and health of our warriors are an absolute value. Technology is needed to give Ukrainian defenders an advantage and minimise the risks to human life. My task is to communicate directly with our defenders. From my own experience, I know that a warrior is motivated when they feel respected, receive high-quality training, and serve under fair rules. Another key priority is the defence industry. The defence industrial base is the foundation of our strength today and our security for years to come. Our task is to develop it and scale up production. During wartime, protecting the state is the key priority for the entire system of government. Every state institution must ask itself what it is doing in the interests of defence. We share a common struggle and a common responsibility for ending this war on our terms. Glory to Ukraine!

Published: August 19, 2026 12:12

Minister of Defence Evgeniy Khmara: At the President of Ukraine’s proposal, the Verkhovna Rada today approved my candidacy for the position of Minister of Defence. I thank every Ukrainian warrior who is holding the line and destroying Russian occupiers. I…

RT by @DefenceU: I am grateful to the MPs for supporting Andrii Sybiha for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Yevhenii Khmara for the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine. The tasks for both ministers are absolutely clear: Ukraine needs more strength. And it will have it. Glory to Ukraine!

Published: August 19, 2026 10:34

I am grateful to the MPs for supporting Andrii Sybiha for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Yevhenii Khmara for the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine. The tasks for both ministers are absolutely clear: Ukraine needs more…

When Russian missiles and drones enter Ukrainian airspace, our fighter pilots rise to meet them. In July alone, pilots of the 204th Tactical Aviation Brigade destroyed 105 aerial targets in the east and south of Ukraine.

Published: August 19, 2026 06:42

When Russian missiles and drones enter Ukrainian airspace, our fighter pilots rise to meet them. In July alone, pilots of the 204th Tactical Aviation Brigade destroyed 105 aerial targets in the east and south of Ukraine.

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” Helen Keller The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 19, 2026.

Published: August 19, 2026 04:58

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” Helen Keller The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 19, 2026.

Pinned: The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine aims to ensure that 100% of drones on the front line are equipped with computer vision and AI capabilities. https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/smart-weapons-more-than-70-systems-using-ai-and-computer-vision-are-already-striking-enemy-targets

Published: August 18, 2026 15:03

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine aims to ensure that 100% of drones on the front line are equipped with computer vision and AI capabilities. mod.gov.ua/en/news/smart-wea… Link Smart weapons: More than 70 systems using AI and computer vision are…

What the enemy once considered its strength — tanks, armored vehicles, heavy armor — is now being hunted from above. FPV drones are turning Russian military hardware into targets with devastating precision. 📹: 43rd Mechanized Brigade

Published: August 18, 2026 12:33

What the enemy once considered its strength — tanks, armored vehicles, heavy armor — is now being hunted from above. FPV drones are turning Russian military hardware into targets with devastating precision. 📹: 43rd Mechanized Brigade Video

The fight continues. Ukraine resists. Ukraine stands. Ukraine fights for its freedom and future. We will not break. 📷: AP/148th Artillery Brigade

Published: August 18, 2026 10:42

The fight continues. Ukraine resists. Ukraine stands. Ukraine fights for its freedom and future. We will not break. 📷: AP/148th Artillery Brigade

We will definitely respond to this Russian strike. And it is equally important that our partners also complement our just kinetic responses with their own actions to put pressure on Russia and support Ukraine.

Published: August 18, 2026 08:02

We will definitely respond to this Russian strike. And it is equally important that our partners also complement our just kinetic responses with their own actions to put pressure on Russia and support Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський…

When his wounded brothers were left exposed after a Russian drone struck their evacuation vehicle, Vladyslav Polskyi didn’t wait. The commander of the 475th Regiment “Code 9.2” jumped into his pickup and drove directly into the strike zone. He reached the wounded soldiers and personally evacuated them to safety. This is what brotherhood looks like. 📹: Land Forces

Published: August 18, 2026 06:41

When his wounded brothers were left exposed after a Russian drone struck their evacuation vehicle, Vladyslav Polskyi didn’t wait. The commander of the 475th Regiment “Code 9.2” jumped into his pickup and drove directly into the strike zone. He reached…

“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” Marcus Aurelius The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 18, 2026.

Published: August 18, 2026 05:01

“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” Marcus Aurelius The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 18, 2026.

Built in Ukraine. Designed for strategic depth. The Dovbush T40 is a multifunctional unmanned aircraft with a nearly 5 m wingspan, 24+ hours of endurance and a range capable of reaching targets far beyond the frontline. Reconnaissance, fire adjustment and precision strikes, including one-way missions or munition drops. Ukraine’s long-range capabilities continue to grow. https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/capable-of-reaching-siberia-ministry-of-defence-codifies-dovbush-t40-drone

Published: August 17, 2026 16:07

Built in Ukraine. Designed for strategic depth. The Dovbush T40 is a multifunctional unmanned aircraft with a nearly 5 m wingspan, 24+ hours of endurance and a range capable of reaching targets far beyond the frontline. Reconnaissance, fire adjustment…

In June, every $1 spent by Ukraine’s Defence Forces to hit Russian targets caused nearly $5 in losses to Russia. • Enemy casualty: $3,032 per strike vs. ~$65,000 Russia spends to sustain one service member • Equipment: $2,674 • Infrastructure: $1,487 This is what cost-effective warfare looks like. https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/mission-control-data-every-1-spent-to-strike-enemy-targets-causes-nearly-5-in-losses-to-russia

Published: August 17, 2026 11:38

In June, every $1 spent by Ukraine’s Defence Forces to hit Russian targets caused nearly $5 in losses to Russia. • Enemy casualty: $3,032 per strike vs. ~$65,000 Russia spends to sustain one service member • Equipment: $2,674 • Infrastructure: $1,487 …

🔥 Two workshops destroyed. Four damaged. @GeneralStaffUA has confirmed the results of the August 16 strike on Russia’s Kamensky Combine in Rostov Oblast. The facility is part of Russia’s military-industrial complex, producing explosives, gunpowder and solid rocket fuel for Uragan, Smerch and Tornado-S systems. The Russian war machine keeps losing critical production capacity.

Published: August 17, 2026 10:13

🔥 Two workshops destroyed. Four damaged. @GeneralStaffUA has confirmed the results of the August 16 strike on Russia’s Kamensky Combine in Rostov Oblast. The facility is part of Russia’s military-industrial complex, producing explosives, gunpowder and…

They used to play PUBG, Call of Duty, FIFA and games that demanded insane levels of micro-management. Now they put those same skills to work defending Ukraine.

Published: August 17, 2026 08:47

They used to play PUBG, Call of Duty, FIFA and games that demanded insane levels of micro-management. Now they put those same skills to work defending Ukraine. Video

“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” Seneca The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 17, 2026.

Published: August 17, 2026 05:32

“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” Seneca The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 17, 2026.

The Ministry’s objectives are clear: we must do everything possible to safeguard the lives of our warriors on the front line, ensure high-quality medical care when they are wounded, and create the conditions necessary for service members to return to duty following treatment and rehabilitation. https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/evgeniy-khmara-the-lives-and-health-of-our-warriors-must-be-a-priority-for-every-commander

Published: August 16, 2026 14:29

The Ministry’s objectives are clear: we must do everything possible to safeguard the lives of our warriors on the front line, ensure high-quality medical care when they are wounded, and create the conditions necessary for service members to return to duty…

Pinned: 🔥 Ukraine has taken 7 of Wildberries’ 10 largest logistics hubs out of operation. On Sunday night, following a large-scale drone attack on the Moscow region, the company’s logistics hub at the Koledino industrial park also ceased operations, alongside the warehouse in Domodedovo. It was Wildberries’ largest warehouse by area — 250,000 m². Russian logistics is feeling the consequences of the war Russia brought to Ukraine.

Published: August 16, 2026 10:57

🔥 Ukraine has taken 7 of Wildberries’ 10 largest logistics hubs out of operation. On Sunday night, following a large-scale drone attack on the Moscow region, the company’s logistics hub at the Koledino industrial park also ceased operations, alongside the…

When North Korean ballistic missiles destroy infrastructure and claim lives here in Europe, European interceptors cannot simply be allowed to sit in storage. Lives need to be protected.

Published: August 16, 2026 07:50

When North Korean ballistic missiles destroy infrastructure and claim lives here in Europe, European interceptors cannot simply be allowed to sit in storage. Lives need to be protected. Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) Emergency…

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” Michael Jordan The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 16, 2026.

Published: August 16, 2026 06:17

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” Michael Jordan The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 16, 2026.

Russian logistics in occupied Donbas just got another reality check. @umftteam struck the enemy on a quad bike and torched a pile of logistics equipment.

Published: August 15, 2026 17:43

Russian logistics in occupied Donbas just got another reality check. @umftteam struck the enemy on a quad bike and torched a pile of logistics equipment. Video

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Leonard Cohen The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 15, 2026.

Published: August 15, 2026 04:58

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Leonard Cohen The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 15, 2026.

Nearly 2,400 enemy vehicles and pieces of specialized equipment destroyed or damaged in one month. That’s the work of @ServiceSsu “Alpha” special forces, systematically targeting Russian logistics both at the front and deep behind the lines. Cut the supply lines. Cripple the war machine.

Published: August 14, 2026 19:39

Nearly 2,400 enemy vehicles and pieces of specialized equipment destroyed or damaged in one month. That’s the work of @ServiceSsu “Alpha” special forces, systematically targeting Russian logistics both at the front and deep behind the lines. Cut the…

Russian tanks will soon tell their own story in museums across Europe. Ukraine has approved the transfer of captured and destroyed Russian military equipment to foreign museums — including T-72 tanks for exhibitions in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands. No longer weapons of war. Now, tangible evidence of Russia’s aggression. https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/ukraine-to-provide-partner-countries-museums-with-destroyed-russian-military-equipment

Published: August 14, 2026 11:54

Russian tanks will soon tell their own story in museums across Europe. Ukraine has approved the transfer of captured and destroyed Russian military equipment to foreign museums — including T-72 tanks for exhibitions in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark,…

Russian equipment is running out of safe places in Zaporizhzhia region. @DPSU_ua Phoenix unit of @usf_army Grouping hunts down enemy guns, ground robotic systems and cargo vehicles — disrupting supplies and reducing fire on Ukrainian positions.

Published: August 14, 2026 08:26

Russian equipment is running out of safe places in Zaporizhzhia region. @DPSU_ua Phoenix unit of @usf_army Grouping hunts down enemy guns, ground robotic systems and cargo vehicles — disrupting supplies and reducing fire on Ukrainian positions. Video

Pinned: Acting Minister of Defense Evgeniy Khmara met with Japan’s Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome @JPEmbUA. Focused on the next steps to help save Ukrainian lives and strengthen long-term cooperation against modern threats. Ukraine will keep turning battlefield experience into solutions with partners. Grateful to Japan and Ambassador Nakagome for vital support.

Published: August 14, 2026 06:38

Acting Minister of Defense Evgeniy Khmara met with Japan’s Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome @JPEmbUA. Focused on the next steps to help save Ukrainian lives and strengthen long-term cooperation against modern threats. Ukraine will keep turning…

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Abraham Lincoln The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 14, 2026.

Published: August 14, 2026 05:37

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Abraham Lincoln The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 14, 2026.

The OWL-APC has been officially codified by the MoD: a compact, highly mobile 4×4 armored personnel carrier featuring advanced mine protection, a V-shaped monocoque hull and a 360° VR night-vision system. Details: https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/virtual-reality-and-the-highest-level-of-mine-protection-ministry-of-defence-codifies-owl-armored-personnel-carrier

Published: August 13, 2026 11:39

The OWL-APC has been officially codified by the MoD: a compact, highly mobile 4×4 armored personnel carrier featuring advanced mine protection, a V-shaped monocoque hull and a 360° VR night-vision system. Details: mod.gov.ua/en/news/virtual-r… Link …

More air defense support and more pressure on Russia are needed if the world is serious about stopping this war in Europe.

Published: August 13, 2026 09:15

More air defense support and more pressure on Russia are needed if the world is serious about stopping this war in Europe. Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) Today in the Odesa region, the Russians once again destroyed an ordinary…

“Tomorrow is a new day, with no mistakes in it yet.” L. M. Montgomery The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 13, 2026.

Published: August 13, 2026 06:19

“Tomorrow is a new day, with no mistakes in it yet.” L. M. Montgomery The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 13, 2026.

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