Ukraine is implementing a specialized unit for the protection of cultural values
This is an important step for the implementation of the provisions of the Hague Convention, which provides for the protection of cultural values during armed conflicts.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine created a specialized unit for the protection of cultural heritage. This is an important step for the implementation of the provisions of Article 7 of the Hague Convention, which provides for the protection of cultural values during armed conflicts.
This was reported by the press service of the General Staff.
The decision to create the unit was made by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and approved by a joint directive of the Ministry of Defense and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after extensive consultations with international partners, the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, as well as the public.
The new unit will function within the framework of civil-military cooperation of the Armed Forces. To…
