During 2005, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be reduced by 40 thousand people. 349 people's deputies of Ukraine voted for the adoption of the corresponding law "On the Numerical Strength of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for 2005," reports a correspondent of "proUA". \n \nThe law provides that the numerical strength of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of December 30, 2005 will be 245 thousand people, including 180 thousand servicemen.