The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional UAH 5.6 billion for the construction of fortifications, particularly in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. This was announced by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal during a government meeting.
"This year the government has already allocated UAH 20 billion for the construction of reliable fortifications. Today we are adding another UAH 5.6 billion," he said.
According to him, UAH 1.1 billion is allocated for the construction of fortifications in Donetsk region, more than UAH 1 billion for Zaporizhzhia region, UAH 1.5 billion for Sumy region and UAH 300 million and 400 million for Mykolaiv and Kherson regions respectively.
"We are working 24/7. All this is necessary to strengthen our defense and protect our soldiers," added Shmyhal.
