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Noel Reports · Policy · before 4 days

Russia's Defense Ministry recruited just over 8,000 drone operators for its Unmanned Systems Forces in the first half of the year, despite an annual target of 78,800. Analysts calculated that recruitment should have reached about 34,400 by then, leaving the ministry at roughly a quarter of its planned pace. Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko reported the figures.

Russia's Defense Ministry recruited just over 8,000 drone operators for its Unmanned Systems Forces in the first half of the year, despite an annual target of 78,800. Analysts calculated that recruitment should have reached about 34,400 by then, leaving the ministry at roughly a quarter of its planned pace. Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko reported the figures.

Noel Reports · Policy · before 4 days

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi added he does not engage in politics or public disputes, saying that his job is war.

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi added he does not engage in politics or public disputes, saying that his job is war. He said Ukraine's war strategy is not discussed publicly and that the results are visible on the battlefield. Syrskyi rejected claims that he opposes drones, noting that the Unmanned Systems Forces were created under his command. He added that drones are vital, but victory requ...

Noel Reports · Policy · before 4 days

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said he was surprised by claims of a conflict with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said he was surprised by claims of a conflict with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He described their relationship as professional, with difficult issues and differing positions, saying such disagreements are normal between two institutions during a major war. Syrskyi apologized and acknowledged that he can be tough, RBC reports.

Noel Reports · Policy · before 4 days

❗️Sources in Ukraine’s Presidential Office and government named Mykhailo Drapatyi, Andrii Biletskyi, Oleh Apostol and Ihor Obolienskyi as possible candidates for commander-in-chief. LIGA.net reported the issue will be discussed at today’s 16:30 Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff meeting.

❗️Sources in Ukraine’s Presidential Office and government named Mykhailo Drapatyi, Andrii Biletskyi, Oleh Apostol and Ihor Obolienskyi as possible candidates for commander-in-chief. LIGA.net reported the issue will be discussed at today’s 16:30 Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff meeting.

Noel Reports · Policy · before 5 days

President Zelensky held separate meetings with Volodymyr Horbatiuk, Mykhailo Drapatyi, Andrii Biletskyi, Oleh Apostol and Denys Prokopenko.

President Zelensky held separate meetings with Volodymyr Horbatiuk, Mykhailo Drapatyi, Andrii Biletskyi, Oleh Apostol and Denys Prokopenko. The talks covered Ukraine’s defense strategy, coordination across the Defense Forces, frontline developments, key threats and faster implementation of partner supply agreements. Zelensky also said strategy adjustments must be carefully assessed and that work c...

Noel Reports · Policy · before 5 days

❗️Several Ukrainian sources report that President Zelensky could soon announce a decision regarding Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

❗️Several Ukrainian sources report that President Zelensky could soon announce a decision regarding Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Serhii Sternenko said one of the most important defense decisions could be made today or tomorrow, while other channels claimed an announcement on Syrskyi's dismissal could come soon. No official announcement has been made.

Noel Reports · Policy · before 5 days

❗️Veteran medic "Ulf" of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion and protest organizer Dmytro Kozyatynskyi said a National Security and Defense Council meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. He added that they expect President Zelensky to have heard the public and make the right decision.

❗️Veteran medic "Ulf" of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion and protest organizer Dmytro Kozyatynskyi said a National Security and Defense Council meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. He added that they expect President Zelensky to have heard the public and make the right decision.

Noel Reports · Policy · before 5 days

Russian sources published video and photos showing two Ukrainian soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment captured in Kostiantynivka.

Russian sources published video and photos showing two Ukrainian soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment captured in Kostiantynivka. The soldiers appeared in footage released a day earlier, carrying Ukrainian flags and portraits of Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi and President Zelensky, claiming Kostiantynivka was 'cleared'. A flag stunt once again went wrong.

Noel Reports · Policy · before 6 days

Zelensky said Ukraine's main priorities are air defense, uninterrupted supplies from partners and full execution of contracts to produce every type of drone.

Zelensky said Ukraine's main priorities are air defense, uninterrupted supplies from partners and full execution of contracts to produce every type of drone. After meeting Mykhailo Drapatyi, Volodymyr Horbatiuk and Oleh Apostol, he reviewed the situation in Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk and Donetsk regions, brigade and corps shortages, and airborne operations in the Oleksandrivka sector. He said Ukrainia...

Noel Reports · Policy · before 6 days

❗️NATO members pledged €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026 and committed to maintaining at least the same level in 2027.

❗️NATO members pledged €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026 and committed to maintaining at least the same level in 2027. A report by Swiss newspaper NZZ says the target is ambitious but realistic, citing planned spending by European allies and Canada. The report also notes that a substantial share of previously pledged assistance has yet to reach Ukraine.