More than UAH 30 billion in additional grants are planned in 2026 to support communities in frontline territories, where over 6.6 million people currently live.
Vice Prime Minister for Restoration and Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine Oleksii Kuleba stated this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, government officials and MPs discussed support and development of frontline areas. According to the Vice Prime Minister, more than 6.6 million people currently live in these territories, which operate under constant shelling, high security risks, and infrastructure destruction.
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More than 50% of enterprises in frontline areas are either not operating or functioning at limited capacity. Up to 100,000 jobs have been lost. In response, the government is implementing a comprehensive support program focused on people, housing, security, business, and healthcare.
