# How education in Ukraine treads the line between preparedness and militarization

https://mins.news/en/item/44973

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-04 07:37 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/how-education-in-ukraine-treads-the-line-between-preparedness-and-militarization/

> Ukraine’s redesigned Defense of Ukraine course will become compulsory for all 10th and 11th graders in September 2027. Students train monthly at specialized hubs in tactical medicine, navigation, drones and firearms. Supporters say it builds practical protection skills, while critics question where wartime preparedness becomes militarization of children.