The facts
The Verkhovna Rada advanced draft bill No. 13255 on Space Forces in a first reading; Ukrainska Pravda reported 252 votes in favor. [1][2]
The bill proposes adding Space Forces to the legal structure of Ukraine’s armed forces. [1][3]
Proposed functions include early warning of missile launches and secure satellite communications. [1][3]
The bill still requires further legislative consideration and has not established an operational force. [2][3]
Still unconfirmed
- The final text, passage and enactment of the bill.
- The force’s budget, timetable, staffing and operational capabilities.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 9 Nov 2026, 15:51 UTC.
The parliament’s own announcement establishes the first-reading vote and bill proposal; Ukrainska Pravda and Kyiv Independent report the vote and remaining legislative steps. No final passage or operational capability is claimed.
- Parliament adopts as a basis the bill on Space Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine · Primary source · 9 Nov 2026
Opened the legislature’s announcement of the first-reading vote and proposed functions.
- Parliament supports creation of Space Forces in first reading
Ukrainska Pravda · Reporting · 9 Nov 2026
Opened local report: 252 lawmakers supported the bill in the first reading.
- Ukrainian parliament backs creation of Space Forces in first reading
The Kyiv Independent · Reporting · 9 Nov 2026
Opened independent report on the proposed force and the need for a second reading before final approval.