Ukraine Armed Forces – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

1 May

Two Ukrainian soldiers stand proudly in front of a lineup of military drones, showcasing their advanced technology.

Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Two Teenagers in Russia’s Belgorod Region

A Ukrainian drone attack has killed two teenagers on a motorcycle in Russia's Belgorod region, the local governor said early on Friday.

Apr- 2026 -

13 April

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine Faces Rising Desertions as War Drags On: Report

Ukraine’s armed forces are facing a growing desertion problem, with up to 150,000 service members that may be absent from their units.

2 April

Europe

The military will be able to configure systems for specific mission requirements and rapidly adapt technologies

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine Expands e-Points Program, Rewarding Units for Battlefield Success

Ukraine expanded its e-Points system, a performance-based program that awards military units digital credits for verified battlefield results.

Feb- 2026 -

23 February

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Artificial Kidney Among Ukraine’s Latest Battlefield Medical Innovations in Testing

Ukraine is looking to bolster its combat medical capabilities with new technologies aimed at keeping wounded soldiers alive during high-intensity operations.

5 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Forms Dedicated UAS Command as Drone War Intensifies

Ukraine’s Armed Forces have established a new command to reinforce unmanned aerial system operations against Russian kamikaze drones.

Jan- 2026 -

12 January

Air

A Tornado GR4 aircraft with 617 Squadron based at RAF Lossiemouth is pictured fitted with the Storm Shadow cruise missile firectly under the fuselage

Bea Castañeda

SCALP Missile Explained: Europe’s Deep-Strike Weapon

From range to real-world use, this guide breaks down how the SCALP missile works and why it matters in modern conflicts.

2 January

Air

Khmelnytskyi Mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn with DJI Matrice 4T quadcopters bound for the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Gains Military Quadcopter Drones in Latest Donation From Khmelnytskyi City

Ukraine’s Armed Forces has received new tactical unmanned aerial systems from the western Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi, supporting the military in its continued defense amid the Russian invasion.

Dec- 2025 -

3 December

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Ukraine Builds ‘National AI’ Brain Using Google’s Gemma Framework

Ukraine has begun developing a sovereign “AI brain” for both military and civilian use, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign models and retain control over sensitive data.

Nov- 2025 -

28 November

Europe