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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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переможці They lost their limbs, but not their spirit: Peremozhtsi 2 photo exhibition to open in Kyiv. PHOTO On Wednesday, April 19, Peremozhtsi 2 (Winners 2) exhibition will open in Kyiv. 15 996 7 Society

игорь галушко Ukrainian fighter, Euromaidan activist Ihor Halushko, wounded by enemy sniper at Marinka, needs help for treatment. PHOTOS+VIDEO Doctors in the Mechnykova Dnipropetrovsk Regional Hospital are fighting for life of gravely wounded Lviv resident, 21-year-old Ihor Halushko. He is one of the five "Instytutska Street Angels," who on Feb. 20, 2014 rushed to the Maidan 'frontline' to get wounded and killed activists from under the sniper fire. 47 864 91 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded

порошенко Poroshenko endorses law to strengthen responsibility in army The law stipulates penalties for professional negligence, drinking of alcohol, and violation of the rules for handling weapons. 54 028 142 Ukrainian Politics

китай учения неделя дьявольская 'Hell Week'– Chinese police and military undergo physical endurance test. PHOTOS The final stage of combat training in Chinese People's Armed Police and People's Liberation Army is called the Hell Week. It is meant to test physical endurance of the participants. 89 561 123 World

взрыв 20-year-old military killed, three young people wounded in Vinnytsia blast. PHOTOS Police seized five shells, a spent tube of RPG-26, two smoke barrels and three arms for fragmentation grenades. 63 752 56 Ukrainian Politics

Two Ukrainian soldiers killed due to mishandling of weapons in ATO area, - HQ Two servicemen from the units that fulfill combat tasks in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in the east of Ukraine, seaside and Donetsk direction, were killed on April 13. 19 176 1 Incidents

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Five wounded in Ukraine army yesterday, - ATO Staff Five Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on April 11. 5 182 11 Incidents

оцерклевич Deputy Brigade Commander Otserklevych relieved of duty for ‘disclosure’ of provisioning issues, - journalist Deputy Commander of the 54th Brigade, Lieutenant-Colonel Oleksii Otserklevych was relieved of active duty after he had said that the detachment personnel were not provided with appropriate living conditions. 97 683 121 Oddities

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Five soldiers wounded in past day, - ATO Staff Five Ukrainian soldiers were injured in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on April 10. 4 515 5 Incidents

потери Soldier of 59th Brigade Yurii Beziazychnyi dies of wounds in Zaporizhia hospital Yurii Beziazychnyi, a serviceman of the 59th Motorized Infantry Brigade, resident of Chornomorske village of the Odesa region, died on April 7 in the intensive care unit of Zaporizhia Regional Hospital, where he was taken several months ago. 46 446 46 Incidents

ризанич Last tribute paid to ATO military doctor Bohdan Ryzanych in Ivano-Frankivsk. VIDEO Captain of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Bohdan Ryzanych was killed in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone on April 3. 42 905 44 Society

17 attacks registered today, two servicemen wounded, - ATO Staff 17 provocative attacks on Ukrainian positions had been registered as at 6 p.m. today as Russia's hybrid forces continue to brazenly and cynically violate the truce in the Donbas. Two Ukrainian servicemen were wounded. 2 319 12 Incidents

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Five Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas yesterday, - ATO Staff Five Ukrainian military were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on April 6. 6 903 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

бмп ато птур Experts identify exact location of separatists' IFV destroyed by Ukrainian trooper with ATGM, - DFRLab. VIDEO+PHOTOS Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab has verified the footage showing an interview with a paratrooper and footage of a IFV (infantry fighting vehicle) being hit by an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) outside of Donetsk and provided an exact location for the destroyed hardware. 94 958 43 Incidents

полторак Ukraine’s defense minister plans creating Memorial Chamber to honor fallen soldiers. PHOTOS Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak plans to create a Memorial Chamber to commemorate soldiers killed while defending the country’s independence. 16 929 66 Incidents

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Five Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas yesterday, - ATO Staff Five military of Ukraine's Armed Forces were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on April 4. 7 346 24 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No need to take mobile phones away from soldiers, teach them responsible use of Internet instead, - NATO spokesman Shea Military in a combat zone should be taught how to responsibly use modern devices with access to the Internet. 8 565 62 Society

Only 11 out of 700 servicemen under age of 20 agreed to leave ATO zone, - Muzhenko Only 11 out of 700 servicemen under the age of 20 agreed to leave the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone in the Donbas. 24 345 159 Ukrainian Politics

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Four Ukrainian soldiers wounded in ATO area yesterday, - ATO Staff Four Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on April 1. 6 977 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский 10 Ukrainian soldiers wounded in ATO area yesterday, - ATO Staff 10 Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on March 31. 10 200 30 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

порошенко Extra compensation payments to ATO fighters to increase effective April 1, - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has ordered to increase compensation payments to military who conduct combat tasks in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 41 027 107 Ukrainian Politics

свеча Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, three wounded over past day, - ATO Staff Two Ukrainian servicemen died, three were wounded in combat in the Donbas on March 29. 8 840 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Three fighters of Ukrainian army wounded in action yesterday, - ATO Staff Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on March 28. 3 835 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

виктор калитич Ukraine's missile and artillery support chief dies in Mi-2 crash, - Lviv region council head Hanushchyn. PHOTO Colonel Viktor Kalytych, 54, was killed in the Mi-2 helicopter crash near Kramatorsk on Sunday, March 26. 79 754 16 Incidents

завизен Russian Gen. Zavizyon indicted for ordering attacks on Ukrainian troops, - PGO spokesperson. PHOTOS The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has issued yet another indictment against an officer of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. 19 361 77 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

тельнов усач Fallen National Guard fighter Telnov awarded title Hero of Ukraine Yevhen Telnov was killed in Shyrokyne fighting on Feb. 15, 2015. 28 267 86 Ukrainian Politics

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded in enemy shelling yesterday, - Staff Three Ukrainian military were wounded in combat in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on March 23. 3 932 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Eight states tried to recruit agents among Ukrainian military in 2016, - SBU The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claims eight foreign states sought to recruit agents among Ukrainian servicemen in 2016. 37 445 51 Ukrainian Politics

солдат боец ато военнослужащий One Ukrainian military wounded in ATO on March 21, - Staff One fighter of the Ukrainian forces received wounds in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on March 21. 3 581 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

карта Grads, tanks, 152 mm amd 122 mm artillery: Russian troops attacked Ukraine positions 60 times yesterday, - Staff The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area remains calm but controlled by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 8 104 27 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

свеча Three Ukrainian military killed, nine wounded in combat yesterday, - ATO Staff Three Ukrainian fighters were killed, nine were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on March 20. 19 542 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

солдат боец ато военнослужащий No one of Ukrainian military killed yesterday, five fighters wounded and traumatized, - ATO speaker Over the past 24-hour period, no Ukrainian military were killed in combat in the east of Ukraine. Five soldiers were wounded and traumatized. 2 397 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

солдат боец ато военнослужащий "IFV comes out and fires, machine guns or AA guns follow," - ATO fighter describes attacks on Ukrainian positions outside Marinka. PHOTOS Russian terrorist troops near Marinka (the Donetsk region) employ the tactics of raids. 22 889 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

воин Lviv region bids last farewell to 18-year-old soldier Volodymyr Kniaziev. VIDEO Last tribute to the serviceman of the 24th separate mechanized brigade Volodymyr Kniaziev was paid in his home village. 31 438 51 Society

Ukrainian military killed in explosion at Krymske, Donbas, - ATO Staff A Ukrainian fighter has been killed in a tripwire blast in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine. 7 891 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

свеча Two Ukrainian fighters killed, eight wounded in action yesterday, - ATO Staff Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and eight wounded or maimed in combat in eastern Ukraine on March 16. 19 547 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

антон дзерин Poltava to bid last farewell to deceased warrior Anton Dzerin, - volunteer. PHOTOS Anton Dzerin served as an IFV gunner of the 1st Assault Company, the 24th Separate Assault Battalion "Aidar" of the 53rd Separate Mobile Brigade. He died on March 11, 2017 in a clash with an enemy subversive group around Berezove village in the vicinity of Marinka. 21 730 1 Incidents

свеча One Ukrainian soldier killed, eight wounded yesterday, - ATO Staff One Ukrainian military was killed in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area, eight received wounds and traumas in combat yesterday. 10 148 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

всу Five Ukrainian military wounded in ATO yesterday, - Staff Five Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on March 12. 4 165 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Four WIA today, five soldiers sustained injuries, - ATO Staff On March 10, as a result of hostilities in the Donbas, nine Ukrainian servicemen have been wounded or traumatized. 4 115 10 Incidents

свеча 22 Ukrainian military killed in action in February 22 Ukrainian soldiers died in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in February 2017. 12 931 3 Incidents

свеча One Ukrainian soldier killed, five wounded yesterday, - Staff One Ukrainian military was killed, five wounded and traumatized in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on March 6. 6 937 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

смерть роман ато авдеевка кияница 72nd Brigade machine gunner Roman Kyianytsia killed in Avdiivka shelling. PHOTO Soldier of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade Roman Kyianytsia was killed in action around Avdiivka town on March 4. 66 641 5 Incidents

Spike in Russia's air and ground activity recorded on Crimea border, - State Border Guard Service According to Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, the spike is due to military drills underway in occupied Crimea. 10 251 15 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

свеча Two Ukrainian soldiers killed yesterday, two wounded, one injured, - ATO Staff Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed, two wounded, one traumatized in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Feb. 28. 9 195 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

свеча One Ukrainian soldier killed since midnight as separatists employ heavy weapons in Donbas, - ATO Staff Last night, Russian militants opened fire upon positions of the Ukraine's Armed Forces in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area 17 times. In the morning, the enemy resorted to using heavy weapons for shelling. 11 417 0 Incidents

царенко Aidar fighter Oleksandr Tsarenko died in emergency room. PHOTO Aidar Battalion volunteer fighter Oleksandr Tsarenko died in Kyiv Feb. 26. 66 983 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

свеча Two soldiers killed, four wounded and traumatized yesterday, - ATO Staff Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed, four wounded and traumatized in action in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on Feb. 26. 16 200 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine