Referring to the press service of the ministry, Ukrinform reported that this was announced by the head of the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection Yurii Shchygol.

“The launch of the digital multi-channel television network MX-7 is an important step in the fight against Russian propaganda. Despite the difficult situation in the country, we did our part and did everything in our power to give a signal to our citizens who are deprived of the opportunity to watch Ukrainian television,” he said.

Shchygol announced that the network will operate within the meter range protected from rescheduling and will cover more than 90% of Ukraine’s territory. Including part of the temporarily occupied territories and settlements located on the borders of the Russian Federation and Belarus.

This is especially true for the Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Rivne, Zhytomyr and Volyn regions, where Russian TV channels can now be broadcast from powerful enemy broadcasting stations. The signal will be provided in an unencoded form.

The TV channel package will be free for viewers. The RRT concern informed the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine that it is ready for launch. The National Council must announce and organize a competition for broadcasting on the MX-7 network.

As reported, in August 2021, the Cabinet approved the State’s Defense Capability and Security Enhancement Program in terms of logistical support for the construction of a nationwide digital multi-channel television network MX-7 by the Concern of Radio Broadcasting operator. Radio Communications and Television.

To set up the network, RRT Concern received a government-guaranteed loan. Installation of the first transmitter began on January 20, 2022.