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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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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. 10 707 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. 5 724 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. 26 621 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. 1 081 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. 9 272 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. 57 373 304 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. 14 223 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. 10 277 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. 20 821 115 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. 20 114 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! 57 681 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. 9 433 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. 8 412 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. 29 705 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. 31 562 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. 21 132 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. 21 092 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. 33 506 212 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. 10 438 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. 6 290 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. 22 363 166 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%. 18 718 120 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. 1 215 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. 1 180 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian defender killed near Pivdenne in Donbas Ukrainian defender killed near Pivdenne in Donbas Ukrainian serviceman was killed as a result of shelling attacks from Russian mercenaries near the settlement of Pivdenne in Donbas on Thursday, the operational-tactical group Pivnich (North) said. 8 312 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian servicemen hold exercises on administrative border with Crimea. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukrainian servicemen hold exercises on administrative border with Crimea. VIDEO&PHOTOS A group of troops under the Joint Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is holding exercises on the administrative border with the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the Command's press service has reported on Facebook. 5 062 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi orders to identify those responsible for death of three soldiers in Donbas Zelenskyi orders to identify those responsible for death of three soldiers in Donbas President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi ordered to identify the perpetrators of the tragedy of three servicemen in Donbas within ten days. 59 647 434 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi honors servicepersons who died for Ukraine Zelenskyi honors servicepersons who died for Ukraine's independence. PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has attended a ceremony to pay tribute to servicepersons of the Ukrainian Armed Forces who died in battles for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, the presidential press service has reported. 4 603 83 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian serviceman from Vinnytsia killed in Donbas on Dec 29 Ukrainian serviceman from Vinnytsia killed in Donbas on Dec 29 On Tuesday, December 29, a Ukrainian soldier from Vinnytsia was killed in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO), Vinnytsia Regional State Administration said. 9 608 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Zelenskyi arrives in Donbas to meet with military on front line Zelenskyi arrives in Donbas to meet with military on front line Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has arrived on a working trip to Luhansk region. 2 341 24 Ukrainian Politics

German military plane to fly wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment. PHOTO German military plane to fly wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment. PHOTO The Airbus A310 MedEvac plane of Germany's military, the Bundeswehr, has left Cologne for Kyiv to pick up Ukrainian soldiers wounded in the fighting in eastern Ukraine, the German Air Force has reported. 6 120 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two Ukrainian servicemen killed in Donbas – JFO HQ Two Ukrainian servicemen killed in Donbas – JFO HQ Two Ukrainian Joint Forces servicemen were killed in Donbas on Monday, July 13, the press service of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has reported. 11 684 49 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Seven people shot dead near pond in Zhytomyr region Seven people shot dead near pond in Zhytomyr region The lessee of a pond shot dead seven of his guests who came from Kyiv to fish near the village of Novoselytsia, Popilnia district, in Ukraine's Zhytomyr region, in the early hours of Friday, May 22, Ukrainian Deputy Interior Minister Anton Herashchenko has said. 42 304 304 Incidents

Khomchak orders probe into death of two servicemen during exercises Khomchak orders probe into death of two servicemen during exercises Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Ruslan Khomchak has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the death of two servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces during exercises. 4 016 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two military killed on May 13 during scheduled exercise in JFO area Two military killed on May 13 during scheduled exercise in JFO area Two servicemen were killed during a scheduled exercise in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) on Wednesday, May 13, the press service of the JFO reported. 13 322 55 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas since beginning of day Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas since beginning of day On April 23, Russian mercenaries opened fire on Ukrainian positions, inflicting combat wounds on Ukrainian servicemen. The press office of the Joint Forces Operation reported. 1 348 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Soldiers wounded during attack in Luhansk region flown by helicopter to Kharkiv Soldiers wounded during attack in Luhansk region flown by helicopter to Kharkiv Ukrainian soldiers wounded in the attack by Russia-occupations forces in Luhansk region on February 18 have been delivered by helicopter to the Kharkiv's Military Medical Clinical Center, where they received all the necessary assistance and started a course of treatment. 2 781 44 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine Ukraine's military serviceman dies of recent combat wound. PHOTO Mykola Dovzhenko, the serviceman of Ukraine's Armed Forces did not make it out of the hospital after the combat wound that he had sustained in Donbas combat zone on January 9. 10 311 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

President awards 29 Ukrainian servicepersons President awards 29 Ukrainian servicepersons President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a decree on state awards for 29 Ukrainian servicepersons. 1 636 14 Society

Ukraine ready to join NATO Mission Iraq Ukraine ready to join NATO Mission Iraq Ukraine is ready to join a non-combat training and advisory mission of NATO in Iraq, Defense Minister of Ukraine Andrii Zahorodniuk has said. 1 365 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One serviceman killed, three injured accidental weapon discharge One serviceman killed, three injured accidental weapon discharge On August 18, 2019 at around 18:00 in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in one of the units of the National Guard of Ukraine one serviceman was killed and three injured. 8 763 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Names revealed of Ukrainian military who deceased near Pavlopol. PHOTOS Names revealed of Ukrainian military who deceased near Pavlopol. PHOTOS Oleksandr Sharko, Vladyslav Rak, Serhii Shanda and Vasyl Kudrov died near Pavlopol 19 730 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Four Ukrainian soldiers killed in enemy shelling near Pavlopil Four Ukrainian soldiers killed in enemy shelling near Pavlopil Four Ukrainian soldiers were killed on Tuesday, August 6, after Russian occupation troops fired at the positions of the Ukrainian Joint Forces near Pavlopil. 20 961 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier Bohdan Bihus died in Donbas. PHOTO Ukrainian soldier Bohdan Bihus died in Donbas. PHOTO July 18, Ukrainian soldier Bogdan Bigus died in the Joint Forces Operation zone. 19 001 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi: No Independence Day parade to be held this year Zelenskyi: No Independence Day parade to be held this year Instead of holding a parade on Ukraine’s Independence Day, the state will allocate UAH 300 million for bonuses to military servicemen. 47 260 1 134 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ex-commander of Joint Forces Naiev: Over 75,000 Russian soldiers stationed in Crimea and Donbas Ex-commander of Joint Forces Naiev: Over 75,000 Russian soldiers stationed in Crimea and Donbas About 75 thousand ranking members of the Russian military are now stationed in occupied Crimea and certain areas of Luhansk and Donetsk regions. 4 128 47 Incidents

Ukraine marks Infantry Day for first time Ukraine marks Infantry Day for first time Командующий объединенными силами генерал-лейтенант Сергей Наев поздравил воинов-пехотинцев с Днем пехоты Украины. 3 855 45 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier Maksym Syrin fatally wounded in JFO area near Avdiivka Ukrainian soldier Maksym Syrin fatally wounded in JFO area near Avdiivka March 21, near Avdiivka city, Donetsk region, Maksym Syrin, a soldier of one of the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was killed in a battle with a group of Russian mercenaries. 5 384 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine