Support for the frontline regions: Government adopts the first package of decisions

Today, on the commission of the President of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers has adopted the first package of decisions aimed at supporting the frontline areas.

According to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko, it is a comprehensive program that will cover 238 communities in 10 regions. The program area is home to 6.6 million Ukrainians, 3.7 million of whom belong to vulnerable groups.

“Behind every figure there are people whom the state should help,” emphasized Yulia Svyrydenko.

The program is based on five key priorities:

1. Affordable housing. Under the eOselia program, the state compensates 70% of the down payment on a mortgage for internally displaced persons and residents of the frontline territories, as well as 70% of loan payments in the first year. An additional UAH 40,000 is provided to pay for all fees associated with the mortgage.

2. Security. Strengthening the protection of communities and critical infrastructure. Construction of shelters and protective structures in schools and kindergartens, cultural institutions and public spaces.

3. Support for people. UAH 19,400 is allocated for solid fuel to each household, 100 kW of electricity per person per month is compensated, and payment for public works is increased by 33%.

4. Business support. Critically important enterprises will have an opportunity to reserve up to 100% of employees liable for military service. Agrarians will receive a subsidy of UAH 1,000 per hectare in the war-affected areas. There are also grants for gardens and greenhouses of up to UAH 400,000 per hectare with compensation of up to 80% of the costs.

5. Healthcare. Healthcare facilities in rural and remote communities will receive a 20% premium for providing primary care. Payment rates for emergency medical care will also increase.

Simultaneously, the Government is working on the second package of support for the frontline regions. According to the Prime Minister, it will significantly expand the opportunities for living and working in frontline communities. "We are planning special business regimes to cover military risks, an expanded housing reconstruction program, priority provision of medicines and equipment to medical institutions. We are also working on raising salaries and pensions, as well as programs to support vulnerable groups," emphasized Yulia Svyrydenko.