In response to numerous complaints of volunteers, who cannot get to the Armed Forces of Ukraine because of bureaucratic hurdles, the Defense Ministry on behalf of Minister Valeriy Heletei opened a hotline.
During the first day of the line’s test work, more than 70 volunteers agreed to join the Armed Forces, the official said on his Facebook page.
“I am sincerely impressed with such a high level of consciousness of our people! Now, we will work hard so that information about such a possibility was sent to all corners of Ukraine,” he said.
Among the volunteers, reserve officers with experience in service and participation in hostilities make up a significant portion. There are also those, who have not even the military service. Regarding the latter, the main task of the Defense Ministry is to train them as much as possible at training units in the disciplines, skills and abilities that are needed for real combat missions.
For all those wishing to join the Ukrainian troops, telephone number: (044) 233-23-61. The line is open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 21.00.