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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Ukraine's Defence Ministry codifies Volyniaka bomber drone
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the use of a domestically-produced Volyniaka unmanned aerial system by the armed forces. Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, as reported by Mezha Media, a technology and IT news platform within Ukrainska Pravda's holding company Details: The ministry stated that Volyniaka is a bomb-dropping hexacopter designed to destroy various enemy targets. The first modifications of this drone have been deployed at the front since the early months of the full-scale war. Quote: "They have destroyed hundreds of pieces of enemy military equipment, dugouts and concentrations of enemy personnel. They can carry out combat missions in any weather, at dusk and in strong winds. The latest versions have significantly improved specifications." Details: The ministry noted that the unmanned system consists of a control panel, pilot goggles, a signal repeater and a reusable hexacopter equipped with six powerful brushless motors. The UAV is specially designed to transport cargo under challenging combat conditions. Quote: "It can drop munitions on enemy targets with enough destructive power to destroy heavily armoured targets. In addition, the Volyniaka can perform logistical tasks by delivering essential equipment to frontline positions." Background: In April, the ministry codified the domestically produced B-1 unmanned aerial system – an ultralight strike drone for attacking enemy personnel, vehicles, armoured targets and military facilities both at the line of contact and in the rear. In May, the ministry approved the use of the strike drone system White Wolf by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which includes a UAV with a digital combined camera, a control and monitoring station, a set of power batteries, and more. At the beginning of June, the ministry codified the Chief-1 unmanned aerial system. This drone is designed to strike enemy aircraft or personnel using a module that fires shotgun shells. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
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Ukraine approves use of private jets for air defence
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution at a meeting on 11 June allowing private aircraft to be used in the country's air defence system. Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Details: For the first time, a legal framework has been established to regulate the involvement of private aircraft in air defence operations. The resolution simplifies the temporary registration process for such aircraft, reducing the timeline to 10 days. Previously, registration for state aviation vessels took between 2 and 6 months. Quote from Ukraine's Defence Minister Umierov: "Until now, there had been no legal grounds for involving private aircraft in air defence tasks, despite offers from concerned citizens to use their equipment and assist in repelling enemy aerial attacks. This step will bolster air defence capabilities in response to the enemy's growing use of strike UAVs." Background: On 11 June, Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers also adopted a resolution to engage Territorial Defence Forces volunteers in protecting Ukraine from Russian attack drones. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
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Ukraine has paid US$770 million for weapons it has not received yet
Ukraine has transferred US$770 million to foreign arms suppliers as an advance payment, but much of this weaponry and ammunition has not been delivered. Source: Financial Times, citing documents from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and internal materials obtained Details: One illustrative case was the story of 28-year-old American Tanner Cook from Arizona, the owner of a small gun shop on the outskirts of Tucson. Cook's company, OTL, was awarded a €49 million contract in 2022 to supply ammunition to the Ukrainian army. Ukraine paid €17.1 million in advance, but the ammunition was never delivered. Although the Ukrainian side won the arbitration in Vienna, the money has not yet been returned. Documents obtained by the Financial Times show that Ukraine has lost at least US$770 million in advance payments to foreign intermediaries for weapons that have never been delivered over the three years of the war. Internal corruption scandals exacerbate the situation: several officials responsible for defence procurement have already been dismissed, and some face charges. Dozens of contracts are being investigated for suspected abuses. A Ukrainian court found that the state-owned company Ukrspecexport purchased 120mm mortars in April 2022 from Sudanese sellers who, it turned out, had close ties to the Russian Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation and Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner Private Military Company. Background: Ukraine became Europe's largest importer of arms between 2019 and 2023, while Russian arms exports decreased by 53% over the same period. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
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Ukraine's Defence Ministry reveals how much money it spends on female military clothing
Between 2024 and 2025, over UAH 230 million (about US$5.5 million) were spent on adapted clothing for female military personnel. The procurement agency State Logistics Operator provided the necessary equipment for women in the military. Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Quote from Hlib Kanievskyi, Director of the Procurement Policy Department of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine: "We are systematically changing our approach to clothing provision, expanding the range and introducing new requirements that correspond to the anatomical features of women." Details: The ministry added that it had already developed a range of clothing items for female defenders and approved their technical specifications. These include: underwear and tops; summer field suits; underwear for mid-season; underwear for cold weather (winter shirts and long johns). The Ministry of Defence has also approved two models of modular body armour sets (1-8), which are adapted to the needs and anatomical features of women. In addition, the ministry has completed testing of winter jackets and trousers for female defenders, which will provide protection from wind and moisture. Their technical specifications are currently being developed. The clothing provision also includes basic items of uniform for women in the army, which were developed before the start of the full-scale war: tunic; skirt; trousers; long- and short-sleeved shirts; tie; cap; winter everyday hat; jumper; coat; chrome shoes; insulated boots. The Ministry of Defence noted that some of the military's clothing is universal for both sexes. However, the uniforms are designed with women's characteristics in mind, so the clothing is smaller in size and has a different cut. Background: The Ministry of Defence showed the first samples of underwear for female defenders and began developing lighter body armour and winter clothing for them. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Automotive
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Visliuk fibre-optic tracked robot approved for use in Ukrainian Armed Forces
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has approved and codified the use of the Ukrainian-made Visliuk (Donkey) ground robotic system in Ukrainian defence forces. Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Details: The system is compact enough to fit inside a van or a trailer. It is equipped with two silent electric motors and metal tracks, which provide high cross-country capability on difficult terrain. "The system moves confidently off-road, through sand and mud. At the same time, the robot can transport up to 200 kilogrammes of payload. The traction force of the electric motors also enables evacuation functions. It is sufficient to pull out an SUV stuck in the mud," the ministry stated. The ministry added that Visliuk is manufactured in various configurations: for logistics, evacuation, mine-laying and installation of engineering barriers. It can also serve as a mobile platform for transporting communications relay towers, combat modules, or day and night surveillance systems. "It has jam-resistant control channels. This ground robotic system can optionally be equipped with a fibre-optic module," the ministry noted. The robotic systems are operable in all weather conditions. The battery capacity allows for several hours of continuous movement at maximum speed. Background: It was previously reported that Ukraine's Defence Procurement Agency had already ordered about 8,000 ground robotic systems in 2025. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
