Zelensky simplifies write-off of damaged military property
9 May 05:23
On May 8, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Law No. 4344-IX, which simplifies the procedure for writing off military property damaged or destroyed during martial law. This is reported on the website of the Verkhovna Rada, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
This refers to machinery, equipment and other property that has become unusable as a result of hostilities.
The law stipulates that such property (excluding real estate), if its value does not exceed 100,000 tax-free minimum incomes, can be written off without approval from higher-level officials – under one act.
This will significantly simplify administrative procedures for military unit commanders.
“This will relieve the commanders of military units, who will spend more time preparing and implementing combat missions, which is a priority during the war,” the Verkhovna Rada noted.
The commander of a military unit or an authorized SBU official issues an order to write off such military property upon the recommendation of the commission for writing off military property.
An internal investigation to establish the causes and circumstances of the destruction (loss), damage, premature wear and tear, or overspending of military property may not be ordered in cases provided for by law.
In the event of destruction (loss) of military property or its damage (if restoration of such property is impossible or economically inexpedient) as a result of combat or other actions by the enemy, as well as in connection with the performance of a combat (special) task, such property, regardless of the nomenclature of support services (units), without approvals and coordination with law enforcement agencies or a special law enforcement unit within the AFU, is written off on the basis of a single write-off act (except for real estate), which contains a description of the event and a list of
The Law “On the Material Liability of Servicemen and Persons Equated to Them for Damage Caused to the State” will stipulate that its effect applies to servicemen during their military service, persons liable for military service and reservists during their training, as well as rank-and-file and senior officers of special purpose law enforcement agencies, the State Special Communications Service, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Police, the Civil Defense Forces, the State Criminal Executive Service, the State Bureau of Investigation, the Judicial Protection Service, and the Security Service of Ukraine.
An investigation may not be ordered if the damage was caused by the enemy’s actions during military (combat) operations, as a result of missile (air) attacks or other manifestations of armed aggression against Ukraine and/or in connection with the performance of a combat (special) mission by the above-mentioned persons.
The procedure for conducting an internal investigation is determined by ministries, other central executive authorities, special purpose law enforcement agencies, the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, the State Special Communications Service, the State Bureau of Investigation, and the Security Service of Ukraine.
