As of September 25, 2025, the Ministry of Strategic Industries will cease to function.
This was announced by the ministry's press service.
«Due to the expiration of the 60-day period from the moment the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the decision to liquidate the Ministry of Strategic Industries, the Ministry will cease to perform its functions and powers as of September 25, 2025», the statement said.
The resolution that provides for the liquidation of the Ministry was adopted by the government on July 21, 2025. It is noted that the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will inherit the functions, powers, property, rights, and obligations of the Ministry of Strategic Industries.
Recall that on July 21, the Cabinet of Ministers merged the Ministry of Strategic Industries with the Ministry of Defense. Herman Smetanin, who headed the liquidated ministry, was appointed CEO of the State Enterprise «Ukrainian Defense Industry».