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The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major General Andrii Hnatov, has ordered a comprehensive audit of all components involved in countering Russian drones. This was announced by the General Staff on Facebook following a high-level coordination meeting focused on defending against Russian attack UAVs. The meeting was held in line with a decision by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff and directives from Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi. During the meeting, representatives from the Air Force Command, Unmanned Systems Forces, logistics divisions, and other military leadership…

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has officially codified and approved the domestically produced RONNI-13 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for deployment in the Armed Forces. As reported by Ukrinform, citing the Main Directorate for Support of the Life Cycle of Weapons and Military Equipment, the RONNI-13 features fiber-optic control and was developed based on the real-world combat experience of Ukraine’s defenders. The drone is equipped with a lightweight, high-durability frame, capacitive batteries, and powerful brushless motors, enabling it to deliver a combat payload over long distances to target enemy personnel and equipment. Depending on mission requirements, the RONNI-13 can be…

This fall, Norway will send F-35 fighter jets to Poland, strengthening its contribution to NATO's air and missile defense. This was reported by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense on social media X, according to Ukrinform. As noted, Norwegian fighter jets will be deployed in Poland to support the mission to protect Polish airspace and a key logistics center for providing assistance to Ukraine in Rzeszów. “This is a vital contribution. We are helping ensure that support to Ukraine reaches its destination, and that Ukraine can continue its fight for freedom,” said Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik. Read also: Norway…

The Edelweiss Brigade deployed in Chernivtsi their first personal recruiting center. This was reported on Facebook by the head of the Chernivtsi Regional Military Administration, Ruslan Zaparaniuk, Ukrinform reports. "Today, the legendary 108th Mountain Assault Battalion of the 10th Edelweiss Brigade opened their first recruiting center in Ukraine, which is also the first recruiting center for the 10th Brigade in general. It is located in the center of Chernivtsi!" the official wrote. Read also: DPRK deploys up to 11,000 elite troops to war in Ukraine – Defense Ministry Zaparaniuk noted that this is a unique opportunity for all those seeking…

Anti-personnel mines are a tool that very often has no alternative when a country’s armed forces are on a defensive. This was emphasized by President Volodymyr Zelensky in an address to the nation on Sunday, Ukrinform reports. The Head of State noted that today, June 29, he signed a decree putting into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine regarding the Ottawa Convention (on banning anti-personnel mines). Read also: MFA explains Ukraine's decision to withdraw from Ottawa Convention "Russia has never been a party to this convention and uses anti-personnel mines with extreme cynicism. And…

The amount of contributions to the accounts of the Demining Capabilities Coalition of Ukraine (DMCC) in 2025 has already reached EUR 93 million. The number was voiced during the 14th meeting of the working group of the Coalition member states, held in Reykjavik (Iceland), Ukrinform reports with reference to the Ministry of Defense. One of the main outcomes of the meeting was the detailing of proposals for contributions from the coalition member states to equip and train demining units from the State Special Transport Service and Support Forces Command. Photo: Ministry of Defense According to the head of the Main…

Lithuania has submitted to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres documents on the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which proscribes the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. This was reported by LRT, referring to Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, Ukrinform saw. “Today, Lithuania has formally notified the UN Secretary-General of its withdrawal from the Mine Ban Treaty. This decision was not taken lightly. Lithuania harbors no illusions: Putin’s Russia is the greatest long-term existential threat to Europe. It wages war to achieve political goals, undermines stability through sabotage, and is preparing for prolonged confrontation,” Budrys wrote on X. In the…

Ukraine is expanding its drone production capabilities, and now Ukrainian manufacturers can already produce more than 4 million drones annually. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov in a conversation with Ukrainian and international media outlets, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “This year, we will supply more than 4 million drones to the front. As of today, the front has received up to 1.5 million drones – these are purchases made by the Defense Procurement Agency, the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection, and directly by brigades. Last year, we had many requests from brigades…

European security is interlinked with the security of Ukraine, which is why the EU consistently supports achieving a just and lasting peace and is assisting Ukraine on its path to EU membership. This was stated by President of the European Council António Costa during a press conference early Friday morning following the European Council summit, a Ukrinform correspondent reports. “European security is interlinked with Ukraine’s security. This is why we continue to push for a just and lasting peace, while paving their way for EU membership. On this, our objective remains firm and unchanged. The Commission’s assessment is clear: despite…

The Netherlands and Belgium have handed over two minesweeping vessels to Ukraine. Dutch Minister of Defense Ruben Brekelmans reported this via X, Ukrinform reports. "The Netherlands and Belgium are transferring two minehunters to Ukraine. A vital contribution to Black Sea security, and key to safeguarding trade routes and global food supply," the post says. According to Brekelmans, Ukrainian crews and technicians were trained “in record time”. "A truly remarkable achievement," the head of the Dutch Ministry of Defense added. Read also: EUR 1.5M for humanitarian demining: Ukraine signs agreement with Italy and UNDP As noted on the website of the…