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In 2026, Ukraine's army ranks among the top 10 in the world according to the Military Balance. President Zelenskyy has suggested transitioning from mobilization to contractual military service, urging for financial support from Europe. Additionally, the Ministry of Defense is analyzing battle losses to reinforce defenses. The AFU's organizational challenges persist, reminiscent of past conflicts like Ilovaisk and Debaltseve. However, with initiatives like incentivizing soldiers with competitive salaries and modernizing military education, Ukraine aims to strengthen its army for impactful defense. Key military figures emphasize diversifying satellite communication to avoid dependencies.
How does Ukraine plan to enhance its army's effectiveness?
Ukraine plans to enhance its army's effectiveness by transitioning to a corps command system, incentivizing troops with higher salaries, and modernizing military education based on combat experiences. This approach is designed to improve organizational efficiency and combat readiness in the ongoing conflict.
What changes are proposed for Ukraine's army recruitment?
President Zelenskyy has proposed moving from a mobilization-based recruitment to a contractual system. This transition aims to create a more stable and professional army structure, ensuring long-term commitment from service members. European financial assistance is sought to support this transition.
Why does Ukraine need European financial assistance for its army?
Ukraine seeks European financial assistance to support transitioning its military from mobilization-based recruitment to contracts, enhancing professionalization and stability. This financial aid is crucial for implementing competitive pay structures and infrastructure investments to maintain military efficacy.
What are the key challenges faced by Ukraine's military commanders?
Ukraine's military commanders are dealing with persistent organizational issues, reminiscent of past operational failures. They face challenges in personnel distribution, maintaining effective communication channels, and updating strategic responses to ongoing conflict dynamics with Russia while ensuring transparency and accountability.
How is Ukraine's government addressing army salaries?
Ukraine's government, led by President Zelenskyy, is planning to incentivize the armed forces with competitive salary structures. The proposed base pay for new military contracts ranges from 50,000 to 60,000 hryvnias per month, contingent upon achieving a ceasefire in current hostilities with Russian forces.
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Ukraine military should earn as much as state officials, salaries to meet NATO standards, - Turchynov Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov calls for increase of salaries for Ukrainian servicemen and believes their wages must meet NATO standards. 931 777 143
Ukrainian detachments abandoned ruins of the Donetsk airport new terminal All buildings that could be used as defense strongholds for the Ukrainian soldiers were completely destroyed during the battle for the airport in Donetsk. 648 417 3 214 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport
40th Battalion reports air strikes by Russian air force at Debaltseve. ATO headquarters does not confirm the information. The strong point near Debaltseve was presumably attacked by four strike-fighter jets of the Russian air force. 643 733 1 315 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Ukrainian soldiers attempt breaching entrapment near Debaltseve. The enemy brought up massive manpower - Semenchenko Fighting near Lohvynove, the Donetsk region, at the Debaltseve - Artemivsk motorway continues. The enemy managed to move up reserves. Both sides incurred losses in armored vehicles. 582 833 1 264 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Combat situation in the Donetsk airport update as of January 16, 02.00 p.m. by Butusov It is relatively quiet in the Donetsk airport at the moment, sounds of shots could be rarely heard. Sparta militants put up a smokescreen over the terminal to cover up the evacuation of their numerous dead and wounded. 541 476 952 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Ukrainian Soldiers Killed 225 Terrorists and Destroyed 3 Tanks, 2 BM-21 Grad and One MLRS Smerch Ukrainian troops eliminated 225 terrorists and their equipment not far from the towns of Horlivka and Ilovaisk. 524 766 354 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
Ukrainian army defeated terrorists’ combined tank detachment near Debaltseve after three days of fighting. PHOTOS ATO forces destroyed 11 terrorists’ tanks near Debaltseve. 511 419 879 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Russia: Ukraine has to surrender airport to the terrorists The Russian diplomats issued a statement saying that Ukraine allegedly has to surrender the Donetsk airport to the militants according to the Minsk agreements. 496 587 2 247 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Direct Russian military intervention occurred in Debaltseve area - U.S. Army Europe commander Experts of the U.S. Armed Forces believe that Russia directly invaded the territory of Ukraine, and its troops are engaged near Debaltseve. 481 252 789 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient
Group of Ukrainian troops in Debaltseve entered cul-de-sac - Butusov The enemy has amassed large force in the area of Vuhlehirsk-Kalynivka, and captured the village of Lohvynove early in the morning. 467 725 1 186 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Russian-terrorist convoy destroyed near Donetsk airport. PHOTOS Advisor to the President Yurii Biriukov provided evidence of the involvement of Russian military in Ukraine for Foreign Minister Lavrov. 460 730 1 205 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Russian Armored Unit Penetrated Rear of the Main Forces Disposition in Sector B, Leading Battle for Ilovaisk - Journalist The Russian troops committed the raid into the rear of the Ukrainian deployment on the southern front at 05.00 pm August 24. The Russian armored unit of up to a battalion in number with tanks and armored vehicles struck the road between Starobesheve - Kuteinykove from the area of Amvrosiivka. The way has been cut. 460 381 946 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
Street fighting underway in Debaltseve, part of the city seized by the terrorists - Joint Staff Active hostilities are underway in Debaltseve, the Donetsk region. Ukrainian military maneuver with units and fire in order to deter the enemy's aggression. 457 171 1 217 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Ukrainian army left Debaltseve. PHOTOS Ukrainian Armed Forces and the National Guard continue to withdraw their units from Debaltseve, the Donetsk region. 455 801 579 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Debaltseve salient
Airborne Assault Vehicle of Russian 76th Airborne Division Captured near Luhansk. PHOTOS The Ukrainian military seized BMD-2 airborne assault vehicle of the Pskov Airborne Division with all the documents as a result of the fighting near Lutuhyne in the Luhansk region. 448 365 1 356 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Russian Actor and Propagandist Porechenkov Visited DPR to Shoot at Ukrainian Soldiers in Donetsk Airport. VIDEO Famous Russian actor Mikhail Porechenkov (starred in movies "Storm Gates", "Ivan Poddubny," "Real Dad" and others) visited the positions of the Russian terrorists near the Donetsk Airport. The actor, previously loved by public in Ukraine, aimed and shot at the Ukrainian positions and expressed strong support to the militants. 444 290 2 369 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Russian Paratroopers Killed in Ukraine. PHOTOS Ukrainian artillery destroyed the convoy of Russian troops moving on AFVs last night, August 26. 433 421 471 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
79th Brigade destroyed militants’ assault force in the Donetsk airport and took a dozen prisoners - Biriukov The first group of terrorists was allowed to approach, and then destroyed. The captured militants trapped their comrades requesting reinforcements. 411 808 543 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Lieutenant Lamaka, who reported about air strike on the 40th Battalion, confirms his information and will write a statement 1st company of the 40th Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the Armed Forces troop executive, Senior Lieutenant Lamaka states that he will immediately report on the Russian aviation air strike over the Ukrainian positions witnessed by numerous Ukrainian servicemen as soon as the enemy ceases shelling. 402 930 668 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
80% of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the National Guard detachments withdrawn from Debaltseve - Poroshenko The Armed Forces of Ukraine are carrying out a planned and organized withdrawal of troops from Debaltseve today. 400 782 2 362 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Russia surrounded Ukraine from three directions. 100,000 troops and over 500 tanks deployed at the border. MAP+PHOTO Russia has allocated up to 100,000 troops, 550 tanks, 200 combat aircrafts, 140 combat helicopters, over 40 ships and boats, more than 2,000 armored vehicles, and much more military equipment at the border with Ukraine, as well as in the Crimea. 400 044 1 305 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Debaltseve salient. Situation report as of Feb.14, 10 a.m. - Butusov The Debaltseve bridgehead is controlled by Ukrainian troops. Attacks at Debaltseve town have been repulsed, as well as from Chornukhyne village. On Feb.12-13, Russian troops attempted to break through the defense of Ukrainian troops near Novohryhorivka village. The situation took a bad turn yesterday morning, when enemy armored vehicles cut behind the Army and surrounded one of the strongholds. The ATO forces delivered a counterattack and destroyed the enemy in the evening. Communication was restored and Ukrainian positions were reinforced. 392 562 811 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Debaltseve salient: operational environment and situation analysis as of 11:00 p.m. Feb. 10 by Yurii Butusov Fighting has continued throughout the day at M-103 highway in the area of Lohvynove. 366 922 1 125 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Ukrainian army controls Donetsk airport. Terrorists asked for cease-fire to pick up their cargos 200 and 300 The situation in the Donetsk airport remains stable. The ATO forces controls the object. 364 736 1 242 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Russian command urges Ukrainian military to halt offensive in Donbas and call truce "DPR" militants offered the Ukrainian military to cease fire at midnight, Feb 9. According to "DPR's operations command" representative Eduard Basurin, not a single shot has been fired since 3 a.m. 361 604 558 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Donetsk Morgue. 18+ SHOCKING VIDEO Foreign journalist made a shocking video in Donetsk Morgue on October 8, 2014. 346 133 538 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
Ukrainian Army Destroyed a Column of Russian Armored Vehicles in Sector B Including a Tank from Chechnya In sector B of the ATO the Ukrainian army destroyed by a column of Russian armored vehicles. In one of the destroyed tanks documents proving that the equipment came from Chechnya were discovered. 344 503 561 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Battle for Donetsk
Eight Ukrainian soldiers captured by terrorists in Donetsk airport Eight Ukrainian servicemen of the anti-terrorist operation have been captured. 342 371 1 175 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Militants killed near Debaltseve had Russian IDs. PHOTO Two militants killed near Debaltseve carried documents confirming their Russian citizenship. 334 813 809 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient
Captive soldier of 28th Brigade horribly tortured by Russian mercenaries A volunteer told about terrible tortures of a Ukrainian soldier captured by 'DPR' separatists. 332 327 1 600 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army
Butusov: Operational environment at Debaltseve salient as of Feb. 9 There is no continuous front line at the Debaltseve salient. 321 406 573 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
"They got drunk, drew up entire 1st battalion of 93rd brigade, and started humiliating soldiers,' - servicemen apprehended drunk commanders of own brigade. VIDEO Soldiers of the 93rd separate motorized brigade detained drunk officers of the brigade's command and transferred them to military police. Beware of rude language in the video (in Russian). 320 442 321
Russian Citizen Burned in the Tank in Battle in Luhansk Region - Journalist. PHOTOS A tank burned during the battle near Novosvitlivka. The documents of the Russian citizen Ilya Guriev were found in it. 312 496 1 098 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russia Evacuates Injured Militants to its Hospitals. VIDEO A militant with tears in his eyes evacuated to a Russian hospital talks about the results of confrontation with the Ukrainian army and the National Guard. 305 628 649 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
"Life News" exposed Russian Federation Army's 136th Motorized Rifle Brigade in Debaltseve. PHOTO The Russian propaganda medium flashed a Russian army regular detachment participating in battles in the Donbas in its story about Debaltseve. 302 533 315 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient
Attempts to seize Debaltseve failed. Terrorists trapped in 'fire trap' near Vuhlehirsk - NSDC Attempts of Russian terrorists to attack and neutralize the ATO forces in Debaltseve failed. 301 533 804 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Butusov: Debaltseve salient is under fire. Situation report as of Feb. 13, 1 p.m. The Minsk peace agreements have not reduced the tension, but on the contrary, led to escalation. 300 322 563 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Ukrainian soldiers left Debaltseve: "We had a corridor of Grads and tanks. Not all of us pulled out". VIDEO In the night of Feb. 18, Ukrainian soldiers began to withdraw from Debaltseve and vicinity. They were following the retreat order under constant shelling by the separatists. Ukrainian artillery covered the convoys which were pulling out, the intelligence pushed the way, and special forces from the 3rd and 8th regiments provided cover. 296 816 977 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Russian Soldier Posted Evidence of Russian Army's Participation in Ilovaisk Battle on Social Network. PHOTO Russian soldier published photos confirming the participation of the Russian army in the battles on the side of the terrorists, including clashes that took place near Ilovaisk. 294 000 377 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Battle for Donetsk Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Ukrainian troops opened heavy fire at Russian terrorists’ positions in Donbas Ukrainian troops were ordered to open fire at militants in the Donetsk region. 290 951 630 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
There is a fierce battle going on in Donetsk airport. Ukrainian soldiers trying to evacuate wounded from new terminal Fierce battle has started in the Donetsk airport again. 290 709 1 138 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Russian Troops Are Housed in Donetsk Russian troops entered Donetsk and are accommodated in the city. 289 082 699 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Battle for Donetsk
Heavy fighting is on in Vuhlehirsk and vicinities On Jan 31, the Army, the National Guard, and police battalions started to liberate the town of Vuhlehirsk at the order of the ATO headquarters. 285 347 421 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
Ukrainian troops destroyed "LPR" tank. VIDEO. 18+ Ukrainian soldiers released a video with a destroyed tank of pro-Russian militants. Warning! Video contains distressing images! 283 389 687 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Terrorists blew up Putylivskyi bridge in Donetsk. PHOTOS It is now impossible to enter Donetsk from the North since Putylivskyi bridge was blown up. 282 993 753 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Combat near Donetsk airport weather station. VIDEO The Ukrainian soldiers repulsing terrorists’ attacks near the Donetsk airport weather station. Warning: the video contains explicit language! 279 091 488 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Military Convoy of up to 100 Vehicles Moves toward Telmanove City On the Starobesheve - Telmanove road a military convoy of up to 100 vehicles moves in the direction of the city of Telmanove. 277 967 91 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Battle for Donetsk
Debaltseve salient. Operational environment as of Feb. 12, 2 a.m. from Butusov The enemy remains in control of Lohvynove area. 274 060 296 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient
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