The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine expressed its support for the draft law, which provides for the creation of the Military Police. This step is aimed at strengthening law and order and discipline in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as ensuring effective investigation of war crimes.

According to information published on the website of the Ministry of Defense, the creation of the Military Police is an important step in the process of reforming the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The military police will have broad powers, including the right to conduct pre-trial investigations, ensure law and order in units and parts of the Armed Forces, as well as protect military facilities.

The main tasks of the Military Police

The military police will be engaged in the following tasks:

1. Investigation of war crimes: The military police will be empowered to conduct pre-trial investigations of crimes committed by military personnel or within military installations.

2. Ensuring discipline and law and order: Military Police units will be responsible for maintaining discipline and law and order in units and parts of the Armed Forces.

3. Security of Military Installations: The Military Police will provide security for military installations critical to national security.

4. Maintenance of public order: The military police will also have the authority to maintain public order in case of emergencies.

The bill received support not only from the Ministry of Defense, but also from numerous military experts and analysts. They emphasize the need to strengthen internal security and law and order in the context of the ongoing war with Russia. According to experts, the creation of the Military Police will help reduce the level of crime among military personnel and increase the combat readiness of units.

The creation of the Military Police is an important element of reforming the Armed Forces of Ukraine and improving their effectiveness. The Ministry of Defense's support for this draft law shows the authorities' serious intentions to improve law and order and discipline among military personnel, which is critically important in wartime conditions.