Kyiv Expands Veteran Car Aid to Include Used Vehicles

Veteran Vehicle Compensation Program Broadened

According to ХВИЛЯ: Kyiv has broadened its vehicle compensation program for veterans with category I and II disabilities, now allowing the purchase of used cars to be covered. Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration, Maryna Honda, announced the expansion of these support mechanisms, which are designed to improve veterans' mobility. She emphasized that mobility is crucial for disabled veterans to move independently around the city, work, undergo rehabilitation, and maintain family connections.

Our goal is to ensure that a person does not feel limited due to the consequences of war. - Maryna Honda

This program has already assisted 55 veterans, with the total aid paid by the city exceeding 30 million hryvnias. Under the new terms, specific criteria have been set for used vehicles eligible for compensation:

• The vehicle must be no older than 8 years;
• Engine capacity must not exceed 3 liters;
• Passenger capacity must be no more than 9 seats;
• The car must be purchased within Ukraine.

The program's financial details have also been clarified. Compensation for a used car can reach up to 320,000 hryvnias, for a new car up to 665,000 hryvnias, and for vehicle adaptation up to 100,000 hryvnias. Veterans can apply for assistance at the following locations:

• 36 Khreshchatyk Street;
• 168-Zh Kharkivske Highway;
• 7-B Ivana Mykytenka Street.

The hotline for inquiries is 0-800-300-633.

To process the compensation, veterans need to prepare a set of documents, including:

• Passport and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN);
• Disability certificate due to war;
• Documents confirming participation in combat operations;
• Purchase-sale agreement and payment documents;
• Vehicle registration certificate;
• A certificate from the Ministry of Internal Affairs service center confirming it is the first registered car;
• Bank account details (IBAN) or a 'Kyivan's Card'.

Program's Role in Social Integration

Expanding the vehicle compensation program for disabled veterans is a significant step in supporting the social integration of this group. This initiative is part of broader efforts to support those who have served, especially as Ukraine continues to face the challenges of ongoing conflict. Specifically, the option to compensate for used cars makes it easier for veterans to access necessary transportation, which can substantially improve their daily lives. Amidst the realities of war and its persistent challenges, such initiatives can be a vital component of veterans' rehabilitation and social adaptation.