{
  "id": 8963741,
  "title": "Ukraine builds app to cut soldiers’ paperwork. It has just saved them $40 million, mostly on fuel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ukraine-builds-app-to-cut-soldiers-paperwork-it-has-just-saved-them",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T16:42:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/09/21/ukraine-builds-app-to-cut-soldiers-paperwork-it-has-just-saved-them-40-million-mostly-on-fuel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine's army app, Army+, has helped soldiers save approximately $40 million through a series of discounts, primarily on fuel, pharmacy purchases, and postal services. The innovative program, known as Pluses, recently added M-Tac, a Ukrainian tactical-gear manufacturer, as its 40th partner, enabling soldiers to claim discounts without presenting a military ID. Deputy Defense Minister Mstyslav Banik, who has been instrumental in Ukraine's digital transformation initiatives, explained that the discounts are accessible via a generated code within the app, which can be shown at participating stores or entered on the partner's website. This streamlined process eliminates the need for soldiers to verify their identity, as they are already verified users of the Army+ platform. The app's success extends beyond individual savings, with soldiers sharing offers with their families over 110,000 times. Initially launched to address bureaucratic hurdles, Army+ has evolved into a comprehensive tool covering various soldier needs, from filing reports to secure communication channels.",
  "summary": "The Pluses program in Army+ just added M-Tac as its 40th partner.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}