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The servicemen and servicewomen of Ukraine continue to face profound challenges amidst the ongoing conflict. Recent losses, including the deaths of Viktoriia Bobrova and Alina Hruzina, underscore the high-risk missions carried out by servicemen on the front lines. The Ukrainian military, tasked with crucial responsibilities, faces issues ranging from logistics support to urgent personnel reinforcements. Moreover, the administrative decisions surrounding service members, like the deferment policy for 18-25 contract soldiers, reflect efforts to manage recruitment and retain troops amidst heavy combat and operational strains. These developments paint a vivid picture of the difficult realities facing Ukraine's armed forces.

What recent challenges do Ukrainian servicemen face on the front lines?

Ukrainian servicemen are engaged in high-stakes operations that often result in casualties. The deaths of service members like Viktoriia Bobrova and Alina Hruzina highlight the dangers they face. Additionally, logistics issues and the need for troop reinforcements add complexity to their roles.

How is Ukraine addressing the logistical needs of its service members?

The General Staff has mandated a comprehensive audit of logistics support by May 20, aiming to enhance supply chain efficiency for service members on the front lines. This step reflects ongoing efforts to bolster military effectiveness amidst challenging circumstances.

What is the military deferment policy for young servicemen in Ukraine?

Service members aged 18 to 25, serving one-year contracts with Ukraine's Defense Forces, will receive a deferment from call-up upon contract completion. This policy aims to provide career continuity and manage personnel resources effectively.

How has the loss of personnel impacted Ukraine's military operations?

Significant losses, including those of fallen service members, affect operational capabilities and morale within the ranks. The military is constantly adapting through policies, such as deferment and troop rotation, to mitigate these impacts and sustain their defensive efforts.

What actions has Ukraine taken to support the families of fallen servicemen?

Ukraine has implemented measures like repatriating the bodies of deceased servicemen, ensuring proper farewells, and protecting the rights and benefits of their families. These actions aim to honor sacrifices and offer support during immensely challenging times.

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DBR, evaders Large-scale desertion scheme exposed in four Ukrainian regions: organizers charged up to $15,000 – SBI. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), together with the Strategic Investigations Department of the National Police, exposed an organized group that helped mobilized service members to leave their places of service without authorization in exchange for money. The scheme operated in four regions of Ukraine, and the fee for the "service" ranged from US$8,000 to US$15,000 per person. 2 962 13 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization AWOL in AFU

Infantryman Serhii Krynytskyi named Hero of Ukraine He held positions in Chasiv Yar for 346 days: infantryman Serhii Krynytskyi awarded Hero of Ukraine title. PHOTOS Ukrainian infantryman Serhii Krynytskyi, who spent 346 days without rotation at a position in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, has been awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. 6 501 28 Previously in trend: Awarding the title Hero of Ukraine Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers withdraw from positions

AFU Military personnel on forward positions must be replaced no later than after two months – Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are gradually moving from a mobilization-based to a contract-based manning model. 1 937 25 Previously in trend: Military rotation Mobilisation in Ukraine

A soldier opened fire in Zaporizhzhia: a teenager and a man were wounded Soldier opened fire near store in Zaporizhzhia: teenager and man wounded A soldier who fired a pistol at people near a store has been detained in Zaporizhzhia. A 17-year-old teenager and a 33-year-old man were injured. 6 052 57 Previously in trend: Shooting in Zaporizhzhia

SBI charges serviceman over beating of fellow soldier He tied fellow soldier’s hands with zip ties and beat him: detained serviceman served notice of suspicion – SBI Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) served a notice of suspicion to a serviceman who was detained on May 7 over the brutal beating of another soldier during a formation. 3 897 29 Previously in trend: Beating of servicemen

Zelenskyy on Ukraine’s plans to draft legislation for private military companies Ukraine is drafting law on private military companies, - Zelenskyy Ukraine is drafting legislation to establish private military companies, which is expected to provide veterans with new employment opportunities and allow them to apply their combat experience in the economic sector. 4 089 28 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s address

Soldier Dmytro Matiash "Beaten like dog": veteran of 3rd SAB reported being beaten by military personnel at the TCR in Dnipro, police are investigating. VIDEO Dmytro Matiash, a soldier with the 3rd Army Corps who was left disabled as a result of the war, has reported that he was beaten by staff at the Dnipro TCR. 14 040 106 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Beating of servicemen

Incident involving "Da Vinci’s Wolves" fighters in Dnipropetrovsk region In Dnipropetrovsk region, soldiers from the "Da Vinci Wolves" are suspected of beating and abducting a man: the battalion has commented. PHOTOS In the town of Shakhtarsk in the Dnipropetrovsk region, police have detained a group of individuals suspected of shooting and kidnapping a man. The "Wolves of Da Vinci" battalion has confirmed the military unit’s involvement in the incident. 14 543 84

infantry Contracts with payments of UAH 250,000-400,000 depending on combat missions planned for AFU infantrymen Financial remuneration in Ukraine’s Defense Forces is expected to increase, ranging from UAH 30,000 for rear-area positions to UAH 250,000-400,000 for infantry personnel carrying out combat missions. 7 072 109 Previously in trend: payments to military

Kyiv bids farewell to Viktoria Kvitka Bobrova Farewell held in Kyiv for Viktoriia Bobrova (Kvitka), fallen servicewoman of 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade Edelweiss. PHOTOS On April 30, Ukrainian defender, producer and casting director Viktoriia Bobrova (call sign Kvitka) was laid to rest in Kyiv. She was killed on April 23 while carrying out a combat mission at the front. 5 201 17 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Soldier Alina Hruzina was killed Alina Hruzina, 19-year-old Ukrainian soldier, was killed while on combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO On April 22, 2026, 19-year-old soldier Alina Hruzina was killed while carrying out a combat mission in the Donetsk region. 6 841 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Syrskyi ordered a review of logistics at the front line Syrskyi has ordered audit of logistics support for troops on front line to be completed by 20 May, — General Staff By May 20, group commanders and corps commanders must review the logistics support arrangements for service members carrying out missions on the front lines. 1 696 26 Previously in trend: The problem in the Ukrainian army

Producer Viktoriia Bobrova killed on the front line Servicewoman of 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade Edelweiss, producer Viktoriia Bobrova (Kvitka), killed at front Ukrainian producer, casting director, and servicewoman Viktoriia Bobrova (Kvitka) has been killed in the war. She served as an officer in the communications section of the command of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade Edelweiss. 14 829 31 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Commander of the 11th Corps, Serhii Sirchenko, was removed. Possible reasons and details. Commander of 11th Corps, Sirchenko, was removed from his post. Media writes that due to loss of Siversk Serhii Sirchenko, commander of the 11th Army Corps, has been relieved of his command.  7 905 40 Previously in trend: Situation in Siversk, Donetsk region

Military personnel defrauded Defrauded serviceman out of more than UAH 600,000 for "treatment": former law enforcement officer and his accomplice exposed – SBI A former law enforcement officer from Kremenchuk and his accomplice have been served with notices of suspicion for defrauding a serviceman out of more than UAH 600,000. 1 724 14 Previously in trend: financial fraud

1,000 bodies of defenders have been returned Bodies of another 1,000 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine, - Coordination Headquarters Today, 9 April, repatriation procedures took place, resulting in the return to Ukraine of the bodies (remains) of 1,000 deceased persons. According to the Russian side, the returned bodies belong to Ukrainian servicemen. 3 622 12 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers

One-year deferment approved for young contract service members Service members under 18–25 contract will receive one-year deferment after service – Fedorov Service members aged 18 to 25 who signed a one-year contract with the Defense Forces and were discharged after completing it are guaranteed a deferment from call-up. 2 463 24 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

The soldier is suspected of fraud and evading service Officer from Dnipropetrovsk region, on fictitious "sick leave," gambled at casino and received his salary, – SBI An officer from the Dnipropetrovsk region has been informed of new allegations – whilst on a fraudulent sick leave, he visited casinos and received his salary. 5 533 14

Road accident in Odesa Fatal Odesa crash involving serviceman leaves one dead and over 10 injured: SBI establishes circumstances of accident Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are establishing the circumstances of a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on 7 April 2026 at about 7:40 a.m. on Balkivska Street in Odesa. 5 832 13 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

Reshetylova on the most common enquiries Most of complaints we receive concern people who have gone missing, — Reshetylova Most of the complaints received by the Office of the Military Ombudsman concern persons missing under special circumstances. 2 493 2 Previously in trend: Missed in action during the war The problem in the Ukrainian army

Mass violation in a military unit in Ukraine What Reshetylova says Massive violation in military unit: 2,000 unfit mobilized soldiers were recruited into the unit, - Reshetylova A widespread violation has been reported at one of Ukraine’s military units: approximately 2,000 people who are likely unfit for service due to health issues have been assigned to the unit. 26 029 231 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

Armed Forces of Ukraine Defense Ministry prepares series of decisions for military: changes to mobilization and AWOL, terms of service, payments The Defense Ministry is preparing a number of decisions following a meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. 7 836 21 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU Mobilisation in Ukraine

AFU, military General Staff simplifies mechanism for transferring servicemen between units The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has announced the introduction of a simplified mechanism for transferring servicemen between military units. 2 298 17 Previously in trend: Transfer of servicemen to other military units

Two soldiers detained in Kharkiv region for double murder Police have detained two soldiers who fled their unit armed and killed two people in Kharkiv region In the Kharkiv region, law enforcement officers have arrested suspects in the murder of two men in a village. 4 981 11 Previously in trend: Arrest for murder

Three infantrymen from the Alcatraz battalion of the 93rd Brigade "Kholodny Yar" Three soldiers from 93rd Mechanised Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" held their positions in Kostyantynivka sector for 224 days Infantrymen from the Alcatraz Battalion of the 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" have successfully withdrawn from their positions in the Kostiantynivka sector, where they had been holding the line for over seven months. 7 885 48 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers withdraw from positions

Zelenskyy awards drone unit that destroyed Russian Ka-52 Zelenskyy awards soldiers of 59th Brigade of Unmanned Systems Forces who destroyed Russian Ka-52 helicopter with FPV drone President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the Order for Courage, Second Class, to servicemen of the Unmanned Systems Forces who destroyed a Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter with an FPV drone in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 352 16 Previously in trend: Awarding awards to military Destruction of enemy’s helicopters

Two soldiers spent a year surrounded in Donetsk Oblast Fighters from Skelia unit withdraw two soldiers from position after year in encirclement in Kramatorsk direction Soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" have withdrawn two servicemen from the 30th Brigade from their position; the pair had spent a year effectively surrounded in the Kramatorsk direction of the Donetsk region. 8 823 24 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers withdraw from positions

Mobilized IT specialists can serve in their field of specialization Mobilized IT specialists can serve in their field of specialization and receive officer’s rank, - Ministry of Defense Conscripts with IT skills may be promoted to officer rank and serve in positions related to the army’s digital transformation. 4 507 68 Previously in trend: IT Mobilisation in Ukraine

Kyiv bids farewell to fallen AFU serviceman Mykyta Dotsenko Kyiv bids farewell to fallen AFU serviceman Mykyta Dotsenko Today, 12 March, a farewell ceremony was held at the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral for Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) serviceman Mykyta Dotsenko, who was heroically killed while defending his homeland. 3 572 3 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Volodymyr Fomichenko-Zakutskyi killed while defending Ukraine Serviceman and media professional Volodymyr Fomichenko-Zakutskyi killed defending Ukraine Former Zaborona Media marketing director Volodymyr Fomichenko-Zakutskyi was killed while carrying out a combat mission in the Donetsk region. 4 973 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier Infantrymen of "Pomsta" held defence in Lyman direction for 140 days. Soldiers Lapa and Malyi spoke about their survival tactics Infantrymen from the "Silver Trio" unit of the "Pomsta" Brigade had been holding their defence in the Lyman direction for 140 days. During this time, they endured shelling, FPV drone strikes and fought battles with the enemy. 3 978 6 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

AFU, military Attack on a TCR military vehicle in Volyn: group of civilians forcibly took away conscript who was being transported to territorial centre On Sunday, 8 March, near the village of Ozero in Volyn, a warning group performing their duties to deliver a conscript to the TCR was attacked by a group of civilians. 19 399 316 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Attack on the TCR

Former military officer demanded money from the family of a fallen defender: what is known? Serviceman detained for demanding 500,000 hryvnias from family of fallen defender in Vinnytsia region – SBI A former soldier from one of the Vinnytsia region units was caught red-handed demanding money from the family of a fallen defender. 5 274 20 Previously in trend: Extortion of funds

stole equipment for air defence Platoon commander stole and sold equipment for air defence in Kyiv region: he was notified of suspicion, - SBI In the Kyiv region, employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), exposed the commander of a platoon of one of the military units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He appropriated equipment used for combat duty and airspace protection in the Kyiv region. 4 724 33 Previously in trend: Air defence operation in Kyiv region

US military Three American soldiers killed during operation against Iran Three American soldiers were killed during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. 7 261 39 Previously in trend: US strikes on Iran regime change in Iran

Infantrymen of the 60th Brigade continuously held their positions for 143 and 99 days Two infantrymen from 60th Mechanised Brigade returned from their positions after 143 and 99 days of continuous combat Soldiers from the 60th Separate Mechanised Ingulets Brigade returned from positions where they had been defending for 143 and 99 days. 12 657 49 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers withdraw from positions

AFU Ukraine mobilizes up to 35,000 people month. Troops are tired, rotations are needed, Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine mobilizes approximately 30,000 to 34,000 people every month, but despite that, there is still a significant manpower shortage. 11 196 186 Previously in trend: Military rotation Mobilisation in Ukraine

Another 1,000 bodies of defenders have been returned Bodies of another 1,000 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine, - Coordination Headquarters Today, 26 February, repatriation measures were carried out, during which 1,000 bodies (remains) of the deceased were returned to Ukraine, which, according to preliminary information from the Russian side, may belong to Ukrainian servicemen. 3 111 8 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers

Payments to military personnel Rada adopted bill on social protection for military personnel. Fedorov outlined key changes Today, February 25, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted draft law No. 13646 on social protection for military personnel. 8 236 37 Previously in trend: payments to military

Psychological support and rehabilitation of military personnel Armed Forces of Ukraine have completed third cycle of project phase on psychological support for military personnel, - General Staff The Armed Forces of Ukraine have completed the third training cycle as part of a project to provide psychological support and restore the combat readiness of military personnel. 978 23 Previously in trend: Psychological support for the military

Ukraine needs at least another 250,000 soldiers Ukraine needs at least 250,000 additional troops to "turn tide" on front lines, - Times To win or at least "turn the tide" on the front lines, Ukraine needs at least another 250,000 soldiers. 7 230 103 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine The problem in the Ukrainian army

Attack on soldiers of the 24th Aidar Battalion Group of unknown individuals armed with weapons attacked Aydar servicemen in Dnipropetrovsk region Today, 21 February, an extraordinary event took place in one of the cities of the Dnipropetrovsk region. A group of six unknown individuals attacked soldiers fromthe Aidar battalion. 12 495 87 Previously in trend: Attack on military personnel

Vice-rector of military academy to stand trial Vice-rector of military academy who involved subordinates in building his house to stand trial Prosecutors of the Khmelnytskyi Specialized Prosecutor’s Office in the field of defense of the Western Region have referred to court the case of the vice-rector for logistics of a military academy who, according to the investigation, involved subordinates in the construction of his private house on the outskirts of Khmelnytskyi. 2 949 7 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies

Omega "Omega" special forces free soldier from Russian captivity and eliminate 8 occupiers near Pokrovsk During an operation in the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine’s National Guard special operations center Omega managed to free a Ukrainian serviceman from Russian captivity. 2 951 7 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Rescuing soldiers from captivity

Nazar Daletskyi Family of soldier Daletskyi does not have to return 15 million hryvnias to state for his "death," - Ministry of Defence The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has no legal grounds or intention to compel the family of soldier Nazar Daletskyi, who was considered dead and then returned from Russian captivity, to return to the state payments in the amount of 15 million hryvnias for his "death." 5 046 23 Previously in trend: payments to military payments to families of prisoners of war

Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi Zelenskyy awards another 626 Ukrainian defenders, 293 posthumously President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded state honors to another 626 Ukrainian defenders, including 293 posthumously. 623 7 Previously in trend: Awarding awards to military Honouring Armed Forces of Ukraine with awards

Tymofiiko "When I write, I can distract myself": story of commander of company of UAV operators and writer Serhii Tymofiiko Serhii Tymofiiko, commander of the 63rd SMB's UAV company, talked about how he combines commanding his unit with his literary activities. Serhii edited his last two books during the fighting in the Serebryanskyi Forest, and is now writing a new thriller novel. 1 539 2

Palisas spoke about the implementation of the General Staff’s decision on the front line Palisa after visit to front: brigades receive direct reinforcements under Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s HQ decision Deputy Head of the President’s Office, Pavlo Palisa, visited a number of corps and brigades on the frontline. 7 965 40 Previously in trend: Corps system in AFU