Ukraine's defense ministry
Coverage of Ukraine's defense ministry in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine's weapons makers fear a costly slowdown after their tech champion was pushed out of the defense ministry
Ukraine's defense industry is concerned after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed reformist defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who championed drone warfare and technological innovation. Industry sources fear a slowdown in military-technology development and procurement efficiency under his replacement.
- Russia Says Ukraine Rejects Local Ceasefire for Handover of Soldiers’ Bodies
Russia claims Ukraine rejected a local ceasefire to facilitate the handover of soldiers' bodies. Ukraine's Defense Ministry and General Staff did not respond to a request for comment.
- A major Russian attack kills 20 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes disrupt Moscow's oil sector
A Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed 20 civilians and injured over 90, while Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil facilities caused fuel shortages. Analysts note Ukraine's drone advancements have disrupted Russian supply lines, slowing their military progress.
- A major Russian attack kills 20 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes disrupt Moscow's oil sector
Russia launched an 11-hour drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing 20 civilians and injuring over 90. Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries have caused fuel shortages and disrupted supply lines, slowing Russian military progress. Analysts note Ukraine's technological advancements in drone warfare are shifting the conflict's momentum.
- A major Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow's oil sector
A Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed 17 civilians and injured over 90 others, with Moscow claiming it was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities causing fuel shortages. Ukraine's attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure aim to pressure President Vladimir Putin, but diplomatic efforts to end the war have failed.
- The next evolution of attack drones like Shaheds will see AI choosing their own targets: Ukraine's drone guru
Ukraine's drone expert Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnov states that Russia's Shahed and Geran drones are evolving to use AI for target recognition and autonomous attack decisions. He notes that while Russia has developed AI for identifying targets via Chinese-made cameras, full autonomous decision-making and terminal guidance are still in early combat testing phases.