[85620] Ukraine is establishing a new military cyber branch with high financial incentives

Establishing a new cyber branch in the ZSU

Ukraine is taking significant steps toward establishing a new independent branch within the Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU) – the "Cyber Forces." According to reports in Times of Ukraine, the goal of this move is not only to strengthen national defense in the digital space, but also to develop capabilities for offense and the execution of active cyber operations.

Financial grants for cyber warriors

One of the prominent aspects of the initiative is the financial incentive offered to those serving. According to Times of Ukraine and Інформаційний фронт, for a "successful operation," cyber personnel could receive a reward of 1.3 million Ukrainian hryvnia. The reports are based on information attributed to "СЮГ" (a body or political source involved in promoting the legislation).

Legislative status

According to the UA Stream channel, this is a bill that has already passed the initial preparation stages and is prepared for its second reading in parliament. The channel notes that this is an unprecedented move to create a completely separate military branch dedicated entirely to technological warfare.

Reports also coming from Україна⚡️Новини⚡️Війна and Новини: Україна | Головний | Політика emphasize the combination of "high salaries and serious missions" as the central component in recruiting the best experts to the Ukrainian security system. These sources are identified with a pro-government line that highlights the modernization of the Ukrainian army.