Victorious news of 316th day of war: more HIMARS from US, drone hunters from Germany, Ukrainian minister recognized as Innovator of the Year

AFU shot down an enemy Su-25 aircraft and a Mi-8 helicopter

Ukrainian defenders shot down an enemy Su-25 aircraft and a Mi-8 helicopter, the General Staff reported. During the day, Ukrainian aviation launched 15 strikes on the Russian forces' military positions and 3 strikes on their anti-aircraft missile systems.

International military experts note that the Ukrainian army has somewhat changed its tactics. Until now Ukraine's Armed Forces tried to strike first of all at the enemy munitions depots, but now - at the manpower concentration areas.

Mykhailo Fedorov received the Innovator of the Year Award

Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov became the Innovator of the Year according to the Global Future of Government Awards.

The Digital Innovator of the Year Award is awarded to civil servants who successfully advocate for the digitization of the board. Fedorov received an award for creating a “state in a smartphone” in Ukraine.

Ukraine will receive more HIMARS

The US announced a new military aid package to Ukraine. According to White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby, the High Mobility Artillery Missile Systems (HIMARS) have proven to be "very effective" for Ukraine. “We are going to continue to support Ukraine with these weapons systems,” he said.

Germany handed over 30 drone detection systems

In a week, Ukraine received from Germany 20 launchers on pickups for the APWKS systems, two armored repair and evacuation vehicles, an Oshkosh M1070 tank tractor, 7 tracked remote-controlled infantry vehicles, 63 pickups, etc.

The aid package also included 8 reconnaissance drones and 30 drone detection systems. In addition, Germany is preparing to hand over 92 reconnaissance drones to Ukraine.

The head of the Ukrainian SkyUp airline became a nominee for a prestigious award

The head of the SkyUp airline company, Dmytro Seroukhov, was nominated for the prestigious Player of the Year Award from the Swiss Aerotelegraph aviation magazine.

“Hardly any of the airlines faced such a challenge. Ukrainian Sky Up, which was founded only in 2018, actually had development plans for 2022. But because of the war in Ukraine, nothing came of it. However, Seroukhov nevertheless managed to keep the airline alive. The planes were moved, and SkyUp received licenses in various European countries. Now it is actively working as a wet leasing and charter provider, as well as carrying out humanitarian missions. Therefore, employees can continue to do their work at least partially,” the rating description says.