Shmyhal simplified the procurement of equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: what vehicles can now be purchased.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, made new decisions at the request of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. The main changes are aimed at reducing bureaucracy in the army and enhancing its combat readiness.

Shmyhal has made new decisions for the Ministry of Defense

The minister announced this in his Telegram on Friday, August 15.

Thanks to the adopted changes, combat units will have the opportunity to independently purchase used pickups, ATVs, and motorcycles through a simplified procedure.

'We are simplifying the procurement of pickups by combat units. Military units will be able to purchase used vehicles (pickups, ATVs, motorcycles) through a simplified procedure. The price will be determined based on an expert report or appraisal that establishes the approximate market value'

The procedures for the disposal of military property have also been clarified. Now commanders will have the right to independently approve disposal acts if the value of the property does not exceed 1.7 million UAH.

'We are simplifying the disposal of military property. The updated algorithm will allow commanders to independently approve unified disposal acts if the value of military property does not exceed 1.7 million UAH. The timelines for disposal will also be shortened. The specifics of the disposal of drones, ammunition, and their components will be regulated. We are minimizing the bureaucratic burden on combat units'

It is noteworthy that on August 15, Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting where three key issues were discussed.

Additionally, it is known that the battalions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive 7 million hryvnias each.