A statement from a Verkhovna Rada deputy indicated that the Ukrainian parliament has passed a measure waiving VAT and import duties on electronic warfare devices destined for the military. The deputy shared the update via his Telegram channel, underscoring the government’s move to streamline the acquisition of critical EW equipment for battlefield use.
According to the deputy, the adopted bills provide exemptions on value-added tax and other taxes for electronic warfare and radar systems imported for Ukraine’s armed forces. These changes are framed as part of broader efforts to equip the Ukrainian military with advanced defensive and countermeasures capabilities, particularly as the security situation on the ground remains fluid and demanding.
Earlier reporting framed the current morale and readiness challenges within the Armed Forces of Ukraine as winter approaches, pointing to difficulties linked to shifting to a predominantly defensive posture amid a concerted Russian buildup. There was mention of shortages in resources essential for rapid training of drone operators and for the timely repair of vehicles, constraints that complicate mission readiness at scale. The existing fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles deployed by Ukrainian forces reportedly operates at altitudes up to about 500 meters, while Russian systems reportedly feature greater range and more sophisticated software, enabling operations up to 2,000 meters and enhanced evasion of electronic warfare measures.
Analyses at the time also suggested that Russian logistics and supply lines were perceived as stronger in several areas, contributing to a sense among some Ukrainian units that weapons and equipment promised by allies had not arrived as quickly as expected. In certain cases, units were described as only partially equipped, with some reports indicating readiness levels around 60 percent for certain kits and systems.
Additionally, a military analyst highlighted the broader strategic pressures facing Ukrainian forces at the front, detailing the most acute challenges and the operational bottlenecks that complicate frontline operations. The discussion emphasized the importance of rapid improvements in inventory, maintenance, and training to sustain effective combat capability during ongoing hostilities.