Ukrainian government allocates record amount to build fortifications and other defence structures
Pravda Ukraine
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers, the country’s government, has allocated UAH 17.5 billion (approximately US$466 million) to build fortifications and other defence structures in Ukraine.
Source: Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine, during a government meeting
Details: “We are continuing to strengthen our defence capability. Today we are allocating a record amount [of money] to build defence positions,” Shmyhal said.
He said the government was allocating UAH 17.5 billion to build fortifications and other defence structures, purchase equipment, and create a system of non-explosive barriers.
The funds will go to regional military administrations and other relevant agencies.
Background:
- Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution drafted by the Ministry of Defence that expanded the list of state institutions that can procure goods and services for the construction of defence and fortification structures.
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