The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence recommends that the Rada adopt a bill (No. 16210) that facilitates military access to private property for the deployment of electronic warfare (EW) and electronic intelligence (ELINT) systems, while also establishing criminal liability for obstructing the placement of such equipment. This was announced by the National Security Committee on Facebook, as reported by Ukrainian News.
The primary objective of the bill is to accelerate the deployment of EW/ELINT systems to protect populated areas and critical infrastructure facilities.
The bill grants the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other defense forces the right to install EW/ELINT equipment on land plots—regardless of their designated purpose—as well as on buildings, rooftops, towers, and high-rise structures, irrespective of ownership.
The bill mandates full reimbursement by the state for utility costs (such as electricity and telecommunications services), as well as compensation for any damages incurred during the installation or operation of the equipment. Once the use of the property concludes, it must be restored to its original condition.
Furthermore, the bill introduces criminal liability for obstructing the deployment of EW/ELINT equipment by military units.
The Committee recommends that the Verkhovna Rada designate this bill as urgent, shorten the timeframe for submitting alternative proposals, and adopt it both as a basis and in its entirety.
