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Creation of Space Forces within Ukraine’s Armed Forces: Rada backs bill in first reading. VIDEO
The Verkhovna Rada voted in favor of creating Space Forces within the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The parliament’s press service reported the vote, according to Censor.NET.
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A total of 252 lawmakers backed Bill No. 13255 in the first reading.
"The bill provides for the development of space technologies to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities. In particular, it calls for Ukraine to build its own early warning system for enemy missile launches and develop ways to counter such attacks.
"The initiative also calls for establishing a national secure satellite communications system to meet the needs of the security and defense sector," the statement said.
