Ukrainians Can Now Log War-Related Job Loss in 'Diia' App as Beta Testing Begins.

New Damage Registry Category Enters Beta Phase

According to TSN.ua: A beta test has been launched for a new category within the Damage Registry available in the 'Diia' app. This feature enables users to document job losses directly caused by the war that started after February 24, 2022. The move addresses the reality that millions of Ukrainians have lost their employment due to ongoing hostilities. The 'Diia' app is a government-run digital platform widely used in Ukraine for official services.

The beta test for category A3.4, titled 'Loss of Paid Employment,' is now open to Ukrainians who lost their jobs after that date. Participants must have a taxpayer registration number and an email address to take part. This initiative aims to collect data on the number of people affected by war-related job loss and lay the groundwork for potential compensation.

Anticipated Payouts and Eligible Worker Groups

First compensation payments are not expected until late 2026 or early 2027. This marks a significant step in supporting citizens who have lost their income due to combat operations.

Compensation for job loss during the war is available to several categories of workers. Those eligible to submit a claim include:

• Employees working under labor contracts or agreements;
• Specialists performing work under civil law contracts;
• Self-employed individuals;
• People working under verbal agreements or informal arrangements.

These measures are designed to ease the financial burden on those who have faced hardship as a result of the war.

Launching the beta test for the Damage Registry within the 'Diia' app represents a key step toward systematically documenting the losses Ukrainians have suffered due to the war. It not only helps assess the scale of the problem but also supports planning for financial aid to victims. Given that initial compensation payments are not expected for several years, the initiative aims to create a foundation for long-term support for citizens who have found themselves in difficult circumstances because of military actions.