The Kyiv city authorities have decided to additionally allocate 1.5 billion hryvnias to meet the needs of the Ukrainian army. The relevant changes to the capital's budget were supported at a meeting of the Kyiv City Council, as officially announced by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Army Funding and the 'Defender of Kyiv' Program
This step is part of the capital administration's systematic work to strengthen the country's defense capabilities. The Mayor of Kyiv instructed relevant faction deputies and executive bodies of the city council to work out options for finding additional resources within a month to expand the 'Defender of Kyiv' program within the limits of available budget funds.Balancing the Frontline and Capital's Vital Functions
According to Vitali Klitschko, the city leadership adheres to the principle of simultaneously assisting the frontline and maintaining the stable functioning of the metropolis. Amid regular attacks on critical infrastructure and residential housing, Kyiv must remain resilient, ensuring the safety and social protection of its residents.Social Support for Veterans and Affected Civilians
In addition to direct defense funding, the amendments simplify bureaucratic procedures for obtaining partial compensation for housing modifications for persons with war-related disabilities. Furthermore, the 'Care. Towards Kyivans' program has been expanded: payments for owners of housing damaged by shelling have been increased, and new one-time allowances have been introduced for civilians injured in shelling and for families of the fallen.
Dynamics of Capital Budget Expenditures
It is worth noting the scale of Kyiv's financial assistance in recent years. In 2024, about UAH 10 billion was allocated for military and veteran needs, in 2025 this amount exceeded UAH 12 billion, and current decisions in 2026 continue the established trend of strengthening defense and social support.
