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The solemn repatriation of 1,000 fallen Ukrainian servicemen underscores Ukraine's ongoing commitment to honoring its defenders. As the Coordination Headquarters continues this crucial task, the nation mourns notable losses, including Oleksandr Savov, a brave marine from Azovstal. President Zelenskyy recently awarded honors to 418 dedicated servicemen, acknowledging the ultimate sacrifice of 127 posthumous recipients. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military navigates both internal and external challenges. Key debates continue around the allocation of resources, as demonstrated by discussions of the new Winter Support program. Additionally, regulatory frameworks evolve with the Supreme Court clarifying legal proceedings involving military personnel. This dynamic environment reflects Ukraine’s dedication to both present challenges and the memory of its fallen heroes.

What is the significance of Ukraine repatriating servicemen's bodies?

Repatriating the bodies of fallen servicemen is a solemn duty that honors the sacrifices made by soldiers and provides closure to their families. It reflects Ukraine's commitment to remembering its defenders and upholding national dignity, particularly in the context of ongoing conflict.

How is Ukraine supporting its servicemembers during wartime?

Ukraine supports its servicemembers through state honors, policy adaptations, and welfare programs. The Winter Support program is a recent initiative to aid military and civilian needs. Furthermore, the government is addressing legal frameworks for servicemen and enhancing contractual terms to boost morale and readiness.

What recent honors have been awarded to Ukrainian servicemembers?

President Zelenskyy has recently awarded state honors to 418 servicemembers, with 127 awarded posthumously. These honors reflect a recognition of exceptional valor and dedication in defending the nation, illustrating the highest gratitude and respect for their service.

What challenges do Ukrainian servicemembers face regarding resources and support?

Challenges include balancing resource allocation amidst financial constraints and ensuring support reaches all brigades effectively. The recent discussion regarding the Winter Support program highlights the need for comprehensive funding strategies to sustain military operations and personnel welfare under ongoing conflict conditions.

How is Ukraine addressing legal issues involving servicemen in court proceedings?

The Supreme Court has delineated when courts must suspend or continue proceedings involving servicemen. This legal clarification aims to ensure fair and timely legal processes, taking into account the complexities faced by servicemen engaged in national defense duties.

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смерть,втрати,тіло Ukraine returned bodies of 49 fallen defenders There is ongoing work on working out the locations where the bodies of the fallen defenders are likely to be found. 1 381 2 Previously in trend: War

боррель Borrell visited Ukrainian military training in Poland. PHOTO The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, visited the training ground of the Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine. 4 600 5 World

богачук Farewell to the capital tour guide and soldier Serhiy Myronov, who died in the battle with the occupiers, in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Kyiv, we said goodbye to Kyiv expert and tour guide Serhiy Myronov, who defended Ukraine as part of the 241st Terrodefense Brigade. 2 947 2 Previously in trend: War

зсу,поховання,втрати Ukraine returned bodies of 33 fallen defenders Another operation was held to transfer the bodies of the fallen soldiers, the bodies of 33 Ukrainian defenders were returned. 2 131 5 Previously in trend: War

міронов Serhii Mironov, Kyiv tour guide, died of wounds in battle with occupiers in eastern direction Serhii Mironov was a Kiev expert and guide, he defended Ukraine as part of the 241st Terrodefense Brigade. 6 018 0 Previously in trend: War

війна Ukraine returned bodies of 38 fallen defenders The bodies of 38 fallen Ukrainian defenders were returned to the Motherland. 1 671 2 Previously in trend: War

обмін Ukraine returned 107 soldiers from captivity, including 74 defenders of "Azovstal". VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukraine returned 107 military personnel from Russian captivity. Six of them are officers, others are privates and sergeants. 16 900 35 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap War

жінки Zelenskyi signed the bill on voluntary military registration of women President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi signed a law "On Amendments to Article 1 of the Law of Ukraine "On Military Duty and Military Service". 2 933 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

яловцов They said goodbye to soldier Maksym Yalovtsov (rugby player) who died in battle with occupiers in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Kyiv, they said goodbye to the Ukrainian defender Maksym Yalovtsov, who died in the battle with the Russian occupiers. 11 097 0 Previously in trend: War

навчання EU plans to train 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers, - Spiegel The EU wants to make the Ukrainian army more effective with the help of a training mission. In recent weeks, EU member states agreed at the working level that up to 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers should undergo training outside the country as soon as possible. 2 419 6 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

зсу Ukrainian servicemen are offered permission to travel abroad during martial law, draft law Parliamentarians propose to grant servicemen the right to travel abroad to visit relatives. 7 659 20 Previously in trend: War

полон,викрадення Ukrainian captive women are kept by Russians on equal footing with men Women are kept in cramped cells and without hygiene products. Some are not allowed to comb their hair or cut it altogether. 4 759 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

картка Criminal, who robbed dead soldiers, was detained in Donetsk region The woman went on a "shopping spree" with the stolen funds. 11 183 33 Incidents

голіней Interview of Hero of Ukraine, gunner Oleh Holiney: Sometimes one M777 system is enough to destroy two batteries of occupiers during day The artillerymen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are sufficient to restrain the enemy’s forces, but there are not enough for the offensive. 9 100 43 Previously in trend: War

зеленський After victory of Ukraine, Russia will not disappear, therefore Armed Forces will remainfoundation of our country’s security, - Zelensky President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the National Academy of Ground Forces named after Hetman Petro Sagaydachny in Lviv region. 3 697 30 Previously in trend: War

зевс Soldier of AAF Dmytro (Zeus) on defense of Hostomel airport: They transmitted coordinates of Russian equipment and they were immediately "covered". VIDEO Military serviceman Dzhov Dmytro, call sign "Zeus", together with three subordinates was an artillery gunner at the Hostomel airport during the first two weeks of the war. 10 225 13 Previously in trend: War

зеленський,поранені Zelensky visited wounded Ukrainian defenders in hospital. VIDEO&PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Ukrainian defenders who are undergoing treatment after injuries. 6 874 55 Previously in trend: War

мінреінтеграції Ukraine returned bodies of another 25 fallen soldiers, - Ministry of Reintegration Another transfer of the bodies of the fallen soldiers took place. 1 078 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

найєм Masi Nayema's first interview since being wounded at front. VIDEO Ukrainian lawyer, military serviceman Masi Nayem, who was wounded at the front, gave his first interview. 23 395 19 Previously in trend: War

азовсталь Ukraine has received more than 400 military bodies as part of exchanges with Russia since beginning of the war Ukraine received more than 400 bodies of servicemen as part of the exchange with Russia, mostly - those who died at "Azovstal". Most have already been recognized. 4 059 8 Previously in trend: War

шаманов Yaroslav Shamanov (Sherman) died in battle with Russian invaders. PHOTOS In 2014, Yaroslav volunteered to defend the Motherland and was the commander of the motorized infantry platoon of the 11th motorized infantry battalion "Kyivan Rus". 22 854 0 Previously in trend: War

лондон,обломей Memory of Semyon Oblomey, who died defending Severodonetsk from Russian occupiers, was honored in London. VIDEO An action in memory of Semyon Oblomey, who died in the battle with the occupiers, who was a defender of Severodonetsk, took place in London. 4 540 3 Previously in trend: War

міноборони Ukrainian military shot down helicopter of occupiers of Ka-52 from "Igla", - Ministry of Defense A Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter shot down a Ukrainian defender with the help of Igla MANPADS. 16 425 57 Previously in trend: War

азовсталь We are working on release of defenders of Mariupol, - Zelensky Ukrainian authorities are working to return the defenders of Mariupol. This process is led by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 5 091 37 Previously in trend: War

полтавщина In Poltava region said goodbye to ten Ukrainian defenders who died in battles against Russian occupiers. PHOTOS Today, June 21, near the Holy Dormition Cathedral in Poltava, a memorial service was held for Ukrainian defenders who died at the hands of the Russian occupiers. 10 694 0 Previously in trend: War

зсу,воїн,захисник,піхота Сouncil exempted servicemen from paying military service Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Foreign Intelligence Service, the State Border Guard Service, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Department of State Protection, the State Special Communications Service and other legitimate military formations are exempt from military service. 5 706 16 Society

дмитро,фін "I just did everything to survive" - miraculously saved fighter with call sign Fin needs help with treatment. PHOTOS Dmytro Fin is an experienced fighter who now jokingly calls himself a military Robinson. 26 600 33 Previously in trend: War

науседа,шольц President of Lithuania and Chancellor of Germany have agreed to increase number of troops in Baltic States After a meeting in Vilnius, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that in response to Russia's military aggression in Ukraine, it is necessary to increase defense capabilities by increasing the number of troops in the Baltic states. 1 066 7 World

палій Young Ukrainian soldier Serhii Paliy, who defended Donbas, is fighting oncology and needs help. PHOTO A young Ukrainian soldier, Serhii Paliy, who defended his homeland in the Avdiivka area, is currently struggling with a terrible disease and needs our help. 9 250 14 Previously in trend: War

україна,втрати,військові "Situation is very difficult, 60-100 soldiers day die in battle and about 500 are wounded," - Zelenskyi Every day 60-100 Ukrainian servicemen die at the front, and another 500 are wounded. 57 342 304 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

рф Occupiers don't allow to take away wounded and lost Ukrainian soldiers from battlefield in Zaporizhia In the Zaporizhia direction, the enemy is trying to restrain the actions of the Armed Forces and destroy Ukrainian artillery units, and also prevent the removal of wounded and dead soldiers from the battlefield. 14 211 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

шандор,щадей University Professor Sandor giving a lecture to students from a trench. PHOTO Professor Fedir Sandor of the Uzhgorod National University giving a lecture to students while sitting in a trench. 10 267 19 Previously in trend: War

калина,паламар Deputy Commander of Azov Regiment Palamar - Zelensky: Take care of civilians and wounded soldiers who die in agony at Azovstal. VIDEO The Russians once again broke their promise and did not allow the evacuation of civilians who continue to hide in the basement of Azovstal. 20 798 115 Previously in trend: War

андрій,кіт Andriy Kit died defending Ukraine. PHOTO Defender Andriy Kit (Kit) died on May 2 while defending Ukraine from the Russian occupiers. 20 104 0 Previously in trend: War

дан,маріуполь Mother of Ukrainian serviceman captured by Russians in Mariupol was sent photo of dead son. PHOTOS On the morning of April 30, the mother of a Ukrainian military prisoner with the pseudonym Dan in Mariupol received a photo of her dead son. WARNING! The news contains footage not recommended for viewing by minors, pregnant women and people with mental illness! 57 663 92 Previously in trend: War

дубовик,андрій Participant in fighting in Donbas, Dubovyk, cannot receive pension for 3 years despite court decisions. VIDEO&PHOTOS Andriy Dubovyk (Sensei), a volunteer and lieutenant colonel of the Special Operations Center "A" of the Security Service of Ukraine, cannot receive his pension for three years, when he performed combat missions during the anti-terrorist operation in 2014-2016. 9 380 18 Society

привітання "We will celebrate next Easter in free and independent Ukraine!" - Greetings from defenders. VIDEO Defenders of the state congratulated Ukrainians on Easter. 8 403 16 Previously in trend: War

олександр,бринжала Pilot of 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) Oleksandr Brynzhala died in battle against 12 enemy planes on March 2. VIDEO The pilot of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade, Major Oleksandr Brynzhala, bravely defended the capital and died bravely in the battle against 12 enemy planes. 29 696 0 Previously in trend: War

денис,бадіка Navigator of Ukrainian Mi-8 Denis Badika died near Mariupol on March 31 while trying to evacuate severely wounded soldiers. PHOTO On March 31, 2022, a Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter was shot down by the enemy. In it, among others, the navigator pilot, lieutenant Denis Badika was killed. 31 543 0 Previously in trend: War

небожинський Junior Sergeant Nazar Nebozhinsky shot down three enemies' "armor" in battle and saved 20 soldiers at cost of his own life. VIDEO Junior sergeant from Rivne Nazar Nebozhynsky saved 20 soldiers at the cost of his own life. 21 115 23 Previously in trend: War

полон,обмін Released Ukrainian servicemen are already going to their relatives. VIDEO The Ukrainian military, who was released during an exchange on April 1, will soon see their families and brothers. 21 069 15 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyi Initiates Termination Of Conscription For Military Service From 2024 Zelenskyi Initiates Termination Of Conscription For Military Service From 2024 President Volodymyr Zelenskyi instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to develop a bill providing for the termination of conscription for military service from 2024. 33 482 212 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian soldier killed near Novotoshkivske. PHOTO Ukrainian soldier killed near Novotoshkivske. PHOTO On Tuesday, as a result of the shelling attack on Novotoshkivske, a Ukrainian soldier has been killed, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has reported. 10 412 24 Previously in trend: War

Two servicemen killed in Donbas, blown up by explosive device – JFO HQ. PHOTO Two servicemen killed in Donbas, blown up by explosive device – JFO HQ. PHOTO Two Ukrainian servicemen sustained fatal injuries after being blown up by an unknown explosive device in the area of the Joint Force Operation (JFO) in eastern Ukraine on Monday. 6 279 21 Previously in trend: War

‘Not to inflame situation’: Canada won’t send additional instructors to Ukraine ‘Not to inflame situation’: Canada won’t send additional instructors to Ukraine Canada is not going to increase its military contingent in Ukraine so as not to irritate Russia. 22 347 166 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Reznikov Sets Task Of Increasing Salary Of Military By 30%. VIDEO Reznikov Sets Task Of Increasing Salary Of Military By 30%. VIDEO Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has set himself the task of increasing the salaries of the military by 30%. 18 696 120 Previously in trend: 2022 budget War

Ukrainian soldier wounded in IED blast in JFO area Ukrainian soldier wounded in IED blast in JFO area A Ukrainian Joint Forces serviceman has been wounded in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in the area of responsibility of the North operational and tactical group in eastern Ukraine, the group has reported on its Facebook page. 1 206 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two servicemen wounded in eastern Ukraine Two servicemen wounded in eastern Ukraine Russian-backed forces have fired on the positions of the Ukrainian Joint Forces in the area of responsibility of the North operational and tactical group, wounding two Ukrainian servicemen, the press service of the North operational and tactical group has reported on Facebook. 1 163 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine