A second type of bulletproof vest specifically designed for women has been approved after undergoing testing, Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced on Jan. 11.
Key updates on Jan. 11: Latvia announces new aid for Kyiv, including artillery, munitions, helicopters Prosecutor General: Kyiv has preliminary evidence Russia uses North Korean missiles in Ukraine Defense Minister says new version of mobilization bill ready, condemns 'politicization' of issue Commander: Situation on eastern front difficult as Russia conducts offensives in 3 sectors Defense Ministry approves second design of body armor for female soldiers Ukraine designates Subway as 'international sponsor of war' Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics announced on Jan. 11 a new military aid package for Ukraine, including howitzers, drones, munitions.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced that it has certified the first body armor designed for female military personnel on December 27th. It has an outwardly curved armor plate and narrowed shoulders. It also includes extended portions that cover more of the lower body.
Women serving in the Ukrainian military will be provided with specially designed body armor for the first time, after Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced on Dec. 27 that it had certified a sample of bulletproof vests for female soldiers.
Key updates on Dec. 27: Military: Russia trying to bypass Avdiivka, avoid fighting within city Economy minister warns of delays to salaries, pensions if Western aid stops Defense Ministry approves first body armor for female soldiers Official: Russia's full-scale invasion has killed over 400 Ukrainian athletes Military: 465 documented cases of Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022 Politico: Russia attempting to use Ukrainian POWs to foment unrest at home Russian forces continue to attack Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast but are trying to bypass the city, Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, head of the Tavria group of Ukraine's military fighting on the southeastern front lines, said in an i.