Kyiv:Ukraine's parliament has taken a significant step towards establishing space forces as a distinct branch of the country's military by voting in favor of the proposal.

According to Anadolu Agency, a total of 252 lawmakers supported the draft legislation during its first reading, setting the groundwork for the establishment of the new military branch.

The legislation, as detailed in an explanatory note, aims to provide a legislative framework for the creation and effective operation of the Space Forces. This development is intended to equip Ukraine with the necessary organizational, legal, institutional, and military-technical capabilities to counter potential threats from outer space, including those from the Russian Federation or other potential aggressors.

The draft legislation also proposes amendments to existing Ukrainian law to facilitate the creation of the Space Forces.