Council of National Security and Defense of Ukraine (SNBO) published on its website a statement of Alexander Turchinov, which refers to the creation of the country's "territorial defense system in depth", which will put under the gun for about 500 thousand. human.
According to the NSDC Secretary, in each region will be set up territorial defense brigades and some reserve units and the National Guard under the border troops.
Development of territorial defense system will provide in the conditions of the special period the conversion of each area, each city into an impregnable fortress, he said, adding, that defense in depth "is the key to the country's security in a large-scale military confrontation".
On chevrons fighters will sign: "Protect your home, Defense of Ukraine ". this slogan, According to Turchynov, It captures the essence of the concept.
he noted, that the development of the territorial defense system will prepare several thousand reserve for APU.
As a result, Ukraine will receive "an additional half a million strong army", capable of defending the Republic against any aggressor, said the Secretary of the NSDC.
He also said, that the General Staff is currently preparing a draft law "On the territorial defense of Ukraine". After approval at the National Security Council document will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada.