Ukraine’s parliament has approved, in its first reading, a bill to create a Cyber Forces command within the armed forces, underscoring the growing strategic importance of cyberspace in Kyiv’s defense against Russia. The draft law, passed on October 9, 2025, with the support of 255 lawmakers, would establish a standalone military command responsible for the country’s cyberspace defense and operations.
According to the explanatory note accompanying the bill, the Cyber Forces of the Armed Forces o