Ministry of Defence

Croatia is actively exploring the possibility of reintroducing mandatory military service, signaling a potential shift in the country's security strategy. Veterans Minister Tomo Medved disclosed that the proposal is in its early stages, with a concrete plan for training young individuals yet to be presented.

The United States considers Bulgaria a crucial ally, recognizing its exceptionally important role in light of the prevailing security conditions in the region, stated Minister of Defence Todor Tagarev in an interview on Bulgarian National TV's Panorama program following his recent visit to Washington.

As part of the army training, everyone should also undergo training in first aid, weapons handling, and nuclear and chemical protection, Jutarnji list.

The Ministry of Defense stated that Russian air defenses shot down 12 missiles.
Ukrainian forces repelled eight Russian attacks on the left bank of the Dnieper and 44 in the direction of Bakhmut, Avdeyevka, Marin and Zaporizhzhia, the General Staff of the Armed Forces announced, adding that artillery strikes were also carried out towards Kherson.

The leader of the parliamentary faction of the Servant of the People party of Ukraine, David Arahamiya, said that the government should have submitted a draft law on mobilization to the parliament.
It calls for the recruitment of 500,000 military personnel.

At the 19th National Innovation Forum, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev emphasized the significant transformation in Bulgaria's defense industry. Once perceived as outdated, it now holds considerable importance due to the ongoing conflicts near Bulgaria's borders.

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced that a thermal power plant in the front zone was severely damaged in the Russian shelling.
The port infrastructure on the Danube was hit in the Russian drone attack. Republicans in the US Senate blocked additional legislation on financial aid to Kyiv.

BELGRADE - At the invitation of Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic, Bulgarian Chief of Defence Adm Emil Eftimov is on an official visit to Serbia.

RUMA - Serbian Deputy PM and Defence Minister Milos Vucevic on Tuesday attended a display of new arms and military equipment and devices that are in the final stage of testing before being included in the Serbian Armed Forces' arsenal.

The display took place at the Nikinci centre for testing new arms and military equipment.

BELGRADE - Serbian Defence Minister Milos Vucevic on Thursday attended the signing of five contracts between the Ministry of Defence and Jugoimport-SDPR on acquisition and modernisation of 92 complex combat platforms worth a total of approx. 13.5 bln dinars for the Serbian Armed Forces.