Zelensky signed a decree on the preparation of Ukrainian cities for layered defense, which will include the construction of new defensive structures. Presidential Decree No. 1067/2026 signed October 26, 2026 | Effective upon publication of the decree implementing a decision made by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) on September 25, 2026. Its official title translates as: On steps to develop a belt of engineering obstacles to ensure an adequate level of urban defense and mechanisms for their implementation (comprehensive defense of cities). The order places the responsibility of monitoring the implementation on the secretary of the NSDC. Crucially, the detailed NSDC decision is marked for official use only, - meaning the operational plans have not been published. Commentators suggest putting emphasis on making urban areas defensible even if the surrounding operational situation deteriorates.

Zelensky signed a decree on the preparation of Ukrainian cities for layered defense, which will include the construction of new defensive structures. Presidential Decree No. 1067/2026 signed October 26, 2026 | Effective upon publication of the decree implementing a decision made by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) on September 25, 2026. Its official title translates as: On steps to develop a belt of engineering obstacles to ensure an adequate level of urban defense and mechanisms for their implementation (comprehensive defense of cities). The order places the responsibility of monitoring the implementation on the secretary of the NSDC. Crucially, the detailed NSDC decision is marked for official use only, - meaning the operational plans have not been published. Commentators suggest putting emphasis on making urban areas defensible even if the surrounding operational situation deteriorates.