Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov summed up the first three months in office. He outlined a series of changes in the defense system and key achievements on the battlefield.
Mykhailo Fedorov reported on the results of his first three months in the Defense Ministry, noting that the system had deep-rooted problems, including a lack of goals, accountability, and the presence of corruption risks.
Among the key achievements, he highlighted the shutdown of Starlink access for Russians, which, according to him, protected Ukraine’s skies from guided drones and changed the situation on the battlefield.
During this period, an after action review system was also implemented, allowing for faster responses to air strikes on energy infrastructure and increasing interception rates.
Fedorov reported the creation of a “small” air defense command and кадрові changes in the leadership of air defense forces.
He also noted an updated approach to attracting international assistance through the Ramstein format, under which $38 billion for 2026 was announced.
According to the minister, the Defense Ministry updated its structure and management, created a team of advisors, and launched a new organizational model starting April 1.
Systems for analyzing military losses and combat effectiveness of units in real time were also introduced.
Fedorov said that procurement approaches for drones and robotic platforms were changed, with quarterly purchases exceeding the total for the entire previous year.
Other achievements include the development of digital management systems, the launch of Mission Control for drones, large-scale equipment procurement, an audit of the defense industry, and the shutdown of corruption schemes.
The minister also reported record Russian losses in March — 36,000 troops — as well as progress in drone programs, new approaches to combat operations, and additional funding for effective units.
He also mentioned the launch of new projects in recruitment, logistics, infrastructure, and defense technologies, along with preparations for major reforms in several areas.
Fedorov added that some results cannot be disclosed publicly, but key systemic problems have already been diagnosed and solutions identified.