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Today, we celebrate the professional holiday of those who wield the “invisible shield” of the modern army — the Electronic Warfare specialists of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Your professionalism ensures information superiority, protects the troops from threats, and enables the effective accomplishment of combat missions. Electronic warfare is the forward line in the struggle for technological advantage, which defines success on the modern battlefield. At the National Defence University of Ukraine, a new generation of officers and electronic warfare specialists is being trained — professionals capable of meeting today’s challenges. You combine knowledge, technology, and determination to give the Armed Forces of Ukraine an advantage in modern warfare

The Day of Military Intelligence of Ukraine is a recognition of the strength of those who are the first to see danger and the first to open the path to Victory. Intelligence is the eyes and mind of the army — its foresight and protection. It is thanks to you that our defenders know where to expect a strike, how to act, and how to return alive. Today, Ukraine’s military intelligence is a synthesis of experience and cutting-edge technologies, analysis and courage, traditions and modern combat thinking. Your decisions shape the fate of the country every single day. The National Defence University of Ukraine is proud to train specialists for military intelligence across all branches and types of the Armed Forces. We clearly understand that the knowledge, skills, and spirit of these people determine not only the course of battle but also the security of the state as a whole.

At the National Defence University of Ukraine, the exhibition “A Medieval Person through the Prism of Sophia Graffiti” was solemnly opened, showcasing more than 7,000 inscriptions and drawings from the 11th ​​​​​​​to 18th centuries preserved on the walls of Saint Sophia Cathedral. These unique testimonies of the past reflect the daily life, spiritual quests, and aspirations of the ancient people of Kyiv, affirming the continuity of Ukrainian culture and historical memory.

We begin the new academic year at a time when the word “defence” means not only academic knowledge but also daily responsibility to the state. Our university is the flagship of military education, where the elite of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is shaped — officers of a new generation, leaders who know how to think strategically, act decisively, and lead others. Within the walls of the National Defence University of Ukraine, combat experience and the power of science merge into one. We train commanders capable of making decisions under uncertainty, shaping new approaches to the art of war, and strengthening the might of our army. Together, we are stronger. Together, we are bringing closer the Day of our Victory!

On the last Saturday of August, Ukraine celebrates Aviation Day — the professional holiday of the warrior-aviators who fight daily for air superiority, destroy the enemy from the sky, and provide support on land and at sea. The training of aviation officers is an important area of activity for the National Defence University of Ukraine. Our graduates are those who every day pilot steel birds and make responsible decisions in critical and uncertain situations. The University community sincerely thanks all warrior-aviators — commanders, pilots, technicians, engineers, navigators, logisticians, and signal officers. We are proud of your achievements, your strength of spirit, and your professionalism, which stand as an example of dedication, honor, and resilience.

On August 29, we honor the Heroes who gave their lives for Ukraine. This day is a symbol of our national memory and undying gratitude to those who sacrificed the most precious thing for the future of our Homeland. Their feat is a guiding light for each of us. It is our responsibility to be worthy of their sacrifice, to protect the state, and to continue the struggle for its freedom and strength. The National Defence University of Ukraine nurtures a new generation of officers who remember the lessons of history and carry in their hearts the example of the fallen Defenders’ courage. It is this memory that gives us the strength to endure and to win.

34 years of freedom. 34 years of struggle. 34 years of our strength. The independence of Ukraine was won by generations and today is defended every day on the front lines. It is our warriors who hold the line in the heaviest battles.

The blue-and-yellow Flag is not just a symbol of statehood. It is a talisman of our freedom — the banner under which we stand in the hardest moments and with which we march toward Victory. Its colors unite the entire country — from the Carpathians to the Donbas, from the north to the southern borders. Under this flag, we defend our homes, build our future, and prove to the world that the Ukrainian nation is unbreakable.

Cases have been recorded of the distribution of falsified messages on behalf of non-existent personnel and employees of the National Defence University of Ukraine, aimed at obtaining personal data or accessing devices through malicious attachments. We inform you that the National Defence University of Ukraine does not send documents for download via unofficial channels or messengers. Vigilance in cyberspace is part of our defense!

The Signal and Cybersecurity Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not just radios, cables, and servers. They are people who, under fire and in any conditions, establish communications, repair equipment, protect networks from enemy attacks, and ensure uninterrupted information exchange. You work where seconds decide the outcome of battle, where a mistake can cost lives, and where the right signal saves an entire unit. Your service is a combination of technical mastery, composure, and courage.