Evgeniy Khmara appointed Acting Minister of Defence of Ukraine

The Cabinet of Ministers, with the approval of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, appointed Evgeniy Khmara as Acting Minister of Defence of Ukraine.

Earlier, the President instructed Evgeniy Khmara to continue reforming the defense sector and ensure the conduct of technology-enabled strike operations against russia as part of Ukraine's defense strategy.

The President also emphasized the need to implement all ongoing programs to develop and strengthen the Defence Forces of Ukraine, including direct funding for combat brigades, the fair distribution of personnel, maximizing the supply of all types of drones, and the rapid implementation of agreements with partners.