KIEV, Aug. 18 – Three lines of fortification constructions amounting to a total of 268 are almost completely ready, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

"The state allocated over UAH 850 million for the building of fortification constructions. The best experience of builders was consolidated. Volunteers, as independent observers, controlled the construction and reported unbiased information to the state leaders," advisor to the Defense Minister, Ihor Melnyk, said on Tuesday.