MSEC oficials to be barred from joining the reformed agency – Ukraine’s health ministry
Source: Suspilne TV
Ukraine’s health ministry said on Wednesday that the senior officials of the soon-to-be-dissolved Medical-Social Expert Commissions (MSEC) will not be eligible to apply for jobs in a new govermental agency. By contrast, MSEC doctors may apply for hospital positions starting January 1, 2025, provided they are practicing clinicians. This policy will ensure the new office will have true medical experts.
In October, law enforcement agencies have cracked down on MSEC corruption schemes after a scandal erupted in Khmelnytskyi regional office where doctors were caught offering local officials fake disability certificates that allowed exemptions from the military service. Investigation uncovered millions of hryvnias in unexplained income among MSEC senior officials.
Five armored vehicles “Kozak” have received a new mission – thanks to the support of Metinvest, they have been upgraded to full-fledged command and staff vehicles. These upgraded vehicles are now operating on the front line.
A kamikaze drone flies directly toward an armored personnel carrier. But instead of penetrating the hull, it explodes on a steel screen. The crew survives. This is the new reality for Ukrainian forces, who have received enhanced protection thanks to the Metinvest project within “Steel Front of Rinat Akhmetov”.
To commemorate the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, “Bukvy” has compiled data on the largest donors supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among them there are charitable foundations and businesses. The list includes, in particular, foundations that provide assistance exclusively from their own resources, without fundraising (such as SCM by Rinat Akhmetov, Epicenter, etc.).
In just 1.5 months, Ukrainian specialists have created an innovative protective shell for the control modules of anti-aircraft missile systems (AMS) Patriot and Iris-T SLM. This development was another step in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, aimed at protecting key elements of the air defense system from debris damage.
Military serviceman of the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine with the call sign “Paradox” is the crew commander of the American M113 armored personnel carrier. He is a master at using it and is constantly improving, because the legionnaire’s skills are tested every day in battle. You have to drive to the front lines, often under artillery fire and drone attacks.