
Protests Continue in Ukraine Against Defence Minister's Dismissal
Demonstrators have gathered in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for the seventh consecutive day, demanding the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's defence minister.
21 stories found

Demonstrators have gathered in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for the seventh consecutive day, demanding the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's defence minister.

Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov and Serhii Sternenko have announced their resignation as advisers to Ukraine's defence minister. Their departure follows Mykhailo Fedorov's exit from the position.

Ukraine's Defence Minister has officially approved the modernised UAT.GYURZA-02 armoured vehicle for service. The vehicle boasts enhanced features including 360° protection, reinforced suspension, and AI-powered systems.

Ukraine's Defense Ministry states it knows how to respond if Russia launches a new large-scale mobilization campaign, asserting they will reach their target of wiping out 50,000 Russians a month faster.

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced Kyiv's strategic goal to inflict at least 200 Russian troop losses for every square kilometre of Moscow's advance.

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed preparations for the next Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting, also known as the Ramstein format, scheduled for April 15, during a call with his German counterpart.

The internal components of a rare Russian Klin strike drone, recently shot down by Ukrainian forces, have been revealed by Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's Minister of Defence and a radio technology expert.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will open the archives of its security and intelligence services related to the Volyn tragedy, a move welcomed by Poland. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions and protests in Kyiv, and recent personnel changes within Zelenskyy's administration.

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that strikes on Russian military targets in Crimea and southern Ukraine have caused severe logistical issues for Russian forces, leading to a multitude of crises.

Ukraine's defense minister stated that Kyiv's goal is to isolate Crimea, describing it as a "popular tourist destination" for Ukrainian drones. President Zelenskyy also announced Ukraine's intention to produce 10 million drones by year-end, with the possibility of doubling that figure.

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and his Latvian counterpart Raivis Melnis have agreed on joint areas of cooperation for the development of unmanned systems.

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that over 1,170 km of anti-drone protection has been installed along logistics routes in frontline oblasts, with the pace of work doubling compared to the previous year.

Ukraine's Defense Minister reported that Ukrainian interceptor drones destroyed more than 33,000 Russian unmanned aerial vehicles of various types in March 2026, doubling the previous month's figures.

US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…

Andrii Yermak, former head of the Office of the President, reportedly met with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi at a frontline command post shortly after the dismissal of Ukraine's defence minister.

Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's defence minister, has outlined the main technological problems Ukraine faces in the ongoing war, alongside positive developments.

Ukraine's defense minister predicts the formation of a market of companies designed to attract thousands of foreign nationals to serve in the country's Armed Forces.

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held talks with counterparts from Germany and the UK, as well as NATO's secretary general, to agree on key battlefield priorities including air defense, ammunition, and drones.

Spain and Belgium have announced plans to each provide €1 billion in defense support to Ukraine, totaling €2 billion. This commitment was confirmed by Ukraine's defense minister, bolstering the country's military capabilities.

The United States is allowing a Russian oil tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba, providing a potential lifeline to the Caribbean island amidst a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.

Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced the launch of an audit of battlefield losses following meetings with military commanders and has also unveiled a baseline scheme to supply brigades with drones.