УДК 351.74

ORCID: 0000-0002-1690-1837

ORCID: 0000-0001-6846-7422

DOI 10.37566/2707-6849-2025-3(52)-2

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Оleksandr BABARYTSKYI,

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics,

Deputy Head of the Institute for Educational and Scientific Work –

Head of the Academic Department

of the Military Law Institute of Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Colonel

Serhiі IVASHCHENKO,

Associate Professor of the Department of National Security and Law Work of Military Law Institute of the Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Colonel

COOPERATION OF MILITARY ADMINISTRATIONS: PARTNERSHIP EXPERIENCE IN CONDITIONS OF ARMED CONFLICT

The article explores the peculiarities of cooperation between military administrations in Ukraine under conditions of armed conflict, with a focus on the period since the introduction of martial law in 2022. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal and regulatory framework that governs the establishment and functioning of military administrations, including their legal status, jurisdiction, and interaction with other actors. Special attention is paid to the mechanisms of coordination and cooperation between military administrations at various levels – regional, district, and local – as well as their collaboration with civil authorities, law enforcement agencies, and local self-government bodies. The article identifies challenges that arise in practice, such as overlapping responsibilities, insufficient communication channels, and legal uncertainties, and proposes practical recommendations for enhancing the efficiency of these interactions. It also considers the strategic role of military administrations in the areas of defense planning, territorial defense, humanitarian assistance, and protection of critical infrastructure. Finally, the article outlines future directions for strengthening the institutional capacity and operational effectiveness of military administrations to ensure sustainable governance in conflict-affected areas under martial law.

Key words: military administrations, armed conflict, martial law, civil-military cooperation, coordination of activities, defense planning, territorial defense, humanitarian aid, critical infrastructure, legal regime.

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