In January-November, the expenditures of the general fund of the state budget for the security and defense sector amounted to UAH 1,559.4 billion, or 59.2% of all general fund expenditures, the Ministry of Finance reported.
“Security and defense remains an absolute priority and the largest item of state budget expenditures. Thus, over 11 months, the expenditures of the general fund of the state budget for the security and defense sector amounted to UAH 1,559.4 billion, or 59.2% of the total amount of expenditures of the general fund of the state budget,” the statement said.
In November, UAH 168.2 billion was allocated for these purposes. These funds were used to pay salaries to military personnel, rank-and-file and senior officers, police officers, and to purchase military equipment, weapons, ammunition, defense products, personal protective equipment, fuel and lubricants, and food. (Ukrinform/Business World Magazine)
