Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainians have paid almost UAH 12 billion for the maintenance of the army

During January-August 2018, almost 11.8 billion hryvnias were paid to the state budget..

It is reported by the UP with reference to the press service of the State Fiscal Service..

As noted, the planned figures were met by 102.3%, the budget received an additional UAH 259.4 million.

"The current figures exceeded the corresponding period last year by 24.4%, or 2.3 billion hryvnia," - said in a statement.

"In August 2018, the payers transferred 1.5 billion hryvnias to the defense capacity of the Ukrainian army, which is 5.3% or 77.9 million hryvnias more than planned. Compared to August 2017, the revenues of the military collection increased by 24.6%, or by 305.6 million hryvnias ", - said the press service.

Recall, the war tax was introduced in Ukraine in August 2014, its rate is 1.5% of income subject to taxation.

Payers of military fees are individuals - residents and non-residents who receive income in Ukraine.