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Procedure for the access of the media representatives to the facilities of the Ukrainian Defense Forces

Media representatives carry out their professional activities at the facilities of the Defense Forces while adhering to the security measures for the deployment of troops (forces). To obtain permission to visit a Defense Forces facility, media representatives must submit an official written request in printed or electronic form (via fax or email) to the public relations department of the military unit, institution, or military command authority (as appropriate). 

The request must be submitted no later than three working days before the media's planned visit to the facility of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The written request must include: 

  • Last name, first name, and patronymic (if applicable) of the media representative; 

  • Name of the media outlet and the accreditation press card number of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; 

  • Full name of the media outlet, address, phone number, email address; 

  • The purpose of the planned activities: 

  • Desired date and duration of the planned activities; 

  • If necessary, the make and registration number of the vehicle; 

  • The official(s) with whom the interview (comment) is planned, indicating whether the official(s) has provided prior consent for the interview (comment); 

  • The topic and approximate questions for the interview (comment) with the official(s); 

  • An approximate list of weapons and military equipment, buildings, or specific premises where photo or video recording is planned. 

     

Permission for media representatives' access to Armed Forces of Ukraine facilities is granted by: 

  • The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Deputy Commanders-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine—for visiting all Armed Forces facilities; 

  • The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and his deputies—for visiting structural units of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, other military command bodies, formations, and military units; 

  • The Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine—for visiting facilities in the areas of deployment of the national contingent, as well as facilities in the areas where units of the Armed Forces performing tasks under the operational command of the Joint Forces Command are located; 

  • The commanders of branches, separate types of troops (forces), and groupings of troops (forces)—for visiting the command and subordinate organizational structures; 

  • The commanders of military units—for visiting structural units and subordinate organizational structures. 

The access of media representatives is provided by the heads (commanders, chiefs) of the relevant Armed Forces facilities based on a decision (instruction) issued by an authorized official of a higher military command body. 

Access to the operational areas or Defense Forces facilities without the accompaniment of an authorized officer is prohibited. 

For more information on the procedure to access Defense Forces facilities - https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/z0445-22#n14