Zelensky presented the new heads of the Ministry of Defense and Ukroboronprom.

The President appointed a new Minister of Defense

Shocking news from the President of Ukraine! Volodymyr Zelensky announced significant кадрові changes in the defense sector on July 16. He has already signed a submission to the Verkhovna Rada for the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as the new Minister of Defense.

In this presidential decision, we are informed in Telegram in the evening address by Volodymyr Zelensky.

Who will head Ukroboronprom and the Ministry of Defense

New! Now the management of strategic industries will be conducted through the Ministry of Defense. Herman Smetanin will become the head of Ukroboronprom. The main task is to significantly increase the share of Ukrainian weapons at the front.

'So far, only 40% of our weapons at the front were produced in Ukraine. This is a confirmed record for the entire history of the state. However, this is not enough,' Zelensky noted.

The President set a task for the new government to achieve 50% Ukrainian armament within the first six months, strengthening domestic production. He emphasized that this would contribute to shifting the war onto the aggressor's home territory and impose significant consequences on Russia for its actions.

'We need more resources to push the war back to Russia — there, where it came from,' Zelensky concluded.

Yesterday, the Verkhovna Rada made a decision about the resignation of the Prime Minister and the government. It is expected that today the parliament will approve new personnel arrivals in the government. The President had already hinted that he wants to see Shmyhal as the head of the Ministry of Defense.

Summary: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Denys Shmyhal as the new Minister of Defense and spoke about plans to increase the share of Ukrainian weapons on the front to 50% within six months. In addition, Herman Smetanin will head Ukroboronprom to strengthen domestic weapons production in the country and move the war onto the territory of the aggressor.