There are 880 thousand people in Ukrainian army, – president Zelensky
Source: president Zelensky in an interview to ARD
President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that as of today, there are 880,000 people in the Ukrainian army.
He also urged men to return from abroad, not only for the army, but also to help rebuild the country.
However, the president could not name the exact number of people who left the country. He assumed that the figure makes about 6.5-7.5 million people.
Zelensky called on men to return to Ukraine, adding that it is necessary to not only fight against Russians, but also to build and work.
He added that at the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the borders were open and people were leaving to save their families. However, as of today, the situation has already changed.
In the same interview, president Zelensky suggested redirecting the European aid to the refugees to the Ukrainian budget for further distribution.
Rinat Akhmetov’s Metinvest Group has completed the construction of an upgraded underground NATO Role 2 hospital in one of the hottest sectors of the frontline. This is the second stabilization point established under the Steel Front initiative in cooperation with the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new facility, funded by Metinvest with an investment of UAH 21 million, is more secure than the first one thanks to its deeper location underground (over 6 meters) and additional fortifications.
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.