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1. **Essence of the law:**
This order amends the provisions governing the work of the Ministry of Defense commissions on the recognition of persons as participants in combat operations and the procedures for issuing relevant certificates and insignia. It aims to clarify certain aspects of the activities of these commissions and to bring the regulatory framework into line with current legal requirements.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
The order introduces changes to two main documents:
* Regulations on the commissions of the Ministry of Defense on consideration of materials on the recognition of combatants, war participants and resolution of disputes regarding the inclusion of certain periods of service in length of service.
* Instructions on the procedure for issuing combatant certificates, badges “War Veteran – Combatant” and letters of coupons for the right to receive travel tickets with a 50 percent discount on their cost in the Ministry of Defense.
The changes concern the clarification of the powers of officials, the procedure for submitting and considering documents, as well as the procedure for withdrawing combatant certificates. An important change is the replacement of the reference to the old procedure for issuing war veteran certificates with the new one, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated May 16, 2025 No. 579.
3. **Main provisions for use:**
* The terms of notification of the withdrawal of a combatant certificate have been changed from three days to one day, which speeds up the process.
* The procedure for actions in case of withdrawal of a combatant certificate has been clarified, in particular, informing the relevant commissions and keeping records of the work performed.
* The terminology has been brought into line with current legislation, in particular, regarding the name of the State Special Transport Service body and references to the current version of the Procedure for the manufacture and issuance of certificates and badges of veterans.
**** This order amends the regulatory legal acts governing the status of war veterans, therefore it is important to take these changes into account when working with documents and appeals regarding obtaining or losing the status of a combatant.
