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Recent developments in the army highlight critical strategic and structural modifications within the Ukrainian Armed Forces. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed the importance of fair troop redistributions among brigades to solve current army issues. Furthermore, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are set to offer a base salary of 50,000–60,000 hryvnias to servicemembers who enter new contracts, reflecting a commitment to bolster military personnel welfare. Globally, the U.S. Army indicates that reducing troops in Europe won't affect regional security. Additionally, technological advancements see the introduction of the Phantom MK-1, the first humanoid robot built for military use, showcasing the growing importance of robotics in warfare. Simultaneously, the Ukrainian army continues to embrace organizational efficiency by transitioning to a corps-brigade system. These updates underline significant shifts in military dynamics, emphasizing the essential role of armed forces in national and international security architectures.

What are the current issues in the Ukrainian army?

The Ukrainian army is addressing issues such as the distribution of personnel between combat brigades, aiming for a fair and effective allocation to enhance operational capabilities. President Zelenskyy has tasked officials with presenting solutions to these challenges, highlighting the ongoing need for strategic organizational improvements.

How will the Ukrainian army salary changes affect servicemembers?

The salary revisions for Ukrainian servicemembers propose a base pay of 50,000 to 60,000 hryvnias for new contracts. This change is aimed at improving the financial well-being of military personnel, potentially enhancing morale and retention rates within the Armed Forces.

What are the implications of the U.S. Army's troop reduction in Europe?

The U.S. Army has indicated that while redeploying some troops from Europe, it will not alter the overall security situation in the region. This position suggests confidence in the current military strategies and alliances that support European defense and deterrence postures.

How is technology being integrated into military operations globally?

The development of the Phantom MK-1 humanoid robot for the military marks a significant technological advancement. This robot is designed to support various military operations, representing the increasing integration of artificial intelligence and robotics in defense strategies to improve efficiency and reduce human risk.

What organizational changes are occurring in the Ukrainian Armed Forces?

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are transitioning to a corps-brigade system, which aims to enhance command efficiency and operational effectiveness. This reorganization is expected to better align resources and capabilities with strategic military objectives, ultimately improving battlefield performance.

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Terrorists Continue to Shell Shchastia City. Nine Civilians and One Soldier Are Wounded On October 5, terrorists carried out a mortar attack at a bridge near Shchastia town. 5 715 44 Ukrainian Politics

Spring military draft starts in Ukraine, more than 16,000 to be drafted Today, May 5, spring military draft to the Ukrainian Army and other military units starts. 20 314 44 Ukrainian Politics

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армия учения военные вдв десантники ATO fighters share their combat experience with recently mobilized paratroopers. PHOTOS Joint combat drills of artillery units of the 80th Separate Landing and Assault Brigade are underway at a shooting range in the Zhytomyr region. 18 310 44 Ukrainian Politics

учения всу Anti-tank artillery units conduct drills in Kherson region. PHOTOS Anti-tank artillery units of Pivden Operations Command took part in an exercise in the Kherson region. 33 938 44 Ukrainian Politics

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Militants Evict Teachers of Luhansk University and Confiscate Their Property The terrorists are evicting leaders of the Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University from their apartments. 23 267 44 Ukrainian Politics

армия награждение "I'm proud to be minister of warriors like you," - Defense Minister Poltorak awarded fighters of 93rd Brigade. PHOTOS During their working trip to the Armed Forces garrisons in the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions, Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak and Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine Andrii Taranov visited the Shyrokyi Lan training ground, where they met with soldiers of the 93rd Brigade of the Pivden Operations Command of Ukraine's Ground Forces - ATO combatants recovering after combat missions in the country's east. 18 459 44 Ukrainian Politics

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всу Rada allows soldiers to terminate military contracts during ATO Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has supported as basis and as a whole the draft bill of Ukraine on amendments to some legislative acts of Ukraine on improvement of the military service. The amendments will allow dismissing servicemen from contract service during the special period (except for mobilization and martial law), as well as those whose contract term ended and they no longer wish to serve in the Army. 39 342 43 Ukrainian Politics

данилюк State Budget 2018 provides for 5 percent of GDP on defense, - Finance Minister Danyliuk The state budget bill for 2018 stipulates for allocation of 5 percent of GDP on the defense needs. 9 915 43 Ukrainian Politics

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спенцаз Special Operation Forces' creation within Ukrainian Army stipulated by parliamentary bill The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has envisioned the creation of the Special Operation Forces within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 23 206 43 Ukrainian Politics

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морпех водяное "All types of artillery hit us. After proper retaliation, militants cease fire," - Ukrainian marines in Vodiane. VIDEO Ukrainian marines retain their positions near the village of Vodiane and successfully repel attempts to attack by Russian militants. 21 511 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Збройні сили України планують перевести на систему корпус-бригада Ukrainian army to switch to corps-brigade system to save human resources - media The Armed Forces of Ukraine will present a reform concept that provides for the transition of the army to a corps-brigade structure. It should be presented by the end of November 2024. 13 145 42 Previously in trend: War

President proposed to create OSCE observation points in Donetsk airport, Avdiivka, Pisky, and Shyrokyne President Petro Poroshenko held a meeting of the NSDC Military Cabinet. The Head of State initiated a discussion on the increase of interaction of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Security Service with the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission. 4 195 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

“We already started dialogue on US's next year budgeting to increase financial aid for strengthening Ukraine’s defense capability,” - Yelisieiev Ukraine expects the U.S. financial assistance to increase. 4 820 42 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

парад день военные независимости репетиция "We are marching for the guys who gave their lives for our country," - police officer, Donetsk airport defender Yevhen Zhukov on military parade. PHOTOS Military parade is important for any soldier. It is demonstration of fighters' honor, commemoration of killed heroes, and manifestation of support by the society. 43 354 41 Ukrainian Politics

Sweden reopens military conscription amid Russia's Baltic military drills, - BBC Swedish MPs backed the country's government decision to reintroduce military conscription. 11 984 41 World

армия "The Army needs eyes" - Touching video shot by volunteers on army's need in night vision devices. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers in the ATO area always need night vision devices, but unfortunately, the Army is short-shipped with them. In order to bring public attention to the issue, army supply volunteers shot a video on the matter. 22 917 41 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

учения Military exercises held in ATO zone. VIDEO Battalion drills of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were held in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 23 386 41 Ukrainian Politics

нато Rada holding hearing on Ukraine's approximation to NATO standards The Verkhovna Rada Committee for National Security and Defense as well as Foreign Affairs and European Integration Committees are holding a joint hearing on the adoption of NATO standards. 10 982 40 Ukrainian Politics

вертолет ми-2 MoD names military killed in Mi-2 crash in Donbas The Ministry of Defense has unveiled the names of Ukrainian officers who died in the crash of a Mi-2 military helicopter in the Donetsk region on March 26. 43 421 39 Incidents

Russian militants shelled Avdiivka with heavy artillery, tanks today, - Staff The positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces came under 37 attacks as at 6 p.m. Jan. 30. 14 239 39 Incidents

Russian militants’ strikes with high-caliber weaponry recorded at all directions, - Staff Russian hybrid troops fired at the Ukrainian units 37 times since the beginning of the day. Nine attacks were committed with heavy artillery banned by the Minsk agreements. 9 579 39 Incidents

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пулемет Ukrainian soldiers hold ground in Mariupol sector repelling attacks of Russia-backed militants. VIDEO Combined Russian and separatist troops violate the cease-fire deal near Mariupol on the regular basis. The invaders carry out armed provocations every day extensively using artillery with calibers exceeding 100 mm, banned by the Minsk agreements. 26 231 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukrainian army achieved impressive results, - NATO Gen. Pavel NATO Gen. Peter Pavel has expressed satisfaction with the pace and extent of defense sector reform in Ukraine. 12 278 38 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine’s Army suffered 98 non-battle-related deaths in 2017, 178 soldiers received non-battle injuries, - Defense Ministry Ukraine’s Army suffered 98 non-battle-related deaths in 2017, 178 soldiers received non-battle injuries, - Defense Ministry Last year, the Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered 98 fatal non-battle casualties in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone in the occupied Donbas. 3 966 38 Incidents

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переправа Ukrainian military trained to make assault river crossing in Donetsk region. VIDEO Ukraine Armed Forces' tankmen and fighters of pontoon bridge battalion trained to conduct assault river crossing in the Donetsk region. 21 463 37 Ukrainian Politics

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арта омбр 53 Gunmen of 53rd brigade trained sniping in Donbas. VIDEO Gunmen of the 53rd separate mechanized brigade practiced shooting upon armored vehicles and defenses of the enemy. 43 603 37 Ukrainian Politics

Romania to modernize military and increase defense budget due to Russian aggression threat, - VICE News Fear of Russian aggression, worries about older weaponry and equipment, and a not-completely-altruistic desire to protect neighboring Moldova force Bucharest to increasing its defense spending over the next decade. 4 203 37 World

трубин Last tribute paid to Serhii Trubin in Kirovohrad region. PHOTOS Last tribute was paid to Senior Seaman of the 36th Marine Brigade Serhii Trubin in the village of Znamianka Druha. About five hundred villagers visited the funeral. 34 955 37 Society

минобороны госзакупки Defense Ministry state procurement department will announce its buy plans on Facebook, volunteers say Ukraine's Defense Ministry state procurement department will announce its buy plans for the Ukrainian Army on its Facebook page. 3 888 36 Economics

стрельба Aidar volunteers and conscript paratroopers held joint exercises. VIDEO Mobilized paratroopers and Afghan company of Aidar storm detachment of the Ukrainian army held open exercises at a training ground. 25 917 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

парк соледар Ukrainian soldiers and schoolchildren of Soledar, Donetsk region, planted trees in new city park: We hope the war is over, they say. VIDEO Soldiers of the Ukrainian army together with local school students planted trees in a new city park in Soledar, the Donetsk region. 8 439 36 Ukrainian Politics

Air assault troops’ reservists practiced live fire, airdrop mission in Zhytomyr region. PHOTOS Air assault troops’ reservists practiced live fire, airdrop mission in Zhytomyr region. PHOTOS The final stage of the battalion level mock combat including live-fire training and airdrop operation drills was held at the air assault troops’ training facility in the Zhytomyr region. 17 688 36 Incidents

Osypenko Major Osypenko, exposed for embezzling food in Desna, may escape punishment, - Kukharchuk Major Vasyl Osypenko, a defendant in the case of food theft at a military training unit in Desna, may avoid punishment. 11 108 49