on par with other military domains. This process has already begun, with working meetings underway and discussions focused on the experiences of leading nations to lay a strong foundation for this unit. The IT Army was mentioned alongside the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) as a crucial component in the ongoing fight in cyberspace. We’re eager to share expertise and resources to build a robust, democratic cyber front.
The General Staff highlighted that establishing Cyber Forces as an independent branch will greatly enhance the Ukrainian military's capabilities. This new branch will enable the effective planning and execution of a full range of cyber tasks, with cyberspace now acknowledged as a distinct operational domain on par with land, sea, air, and space.
