servicemen

Zelenskyy awarded title of Hero of Ukraine to six soldiers, four of them posthumously President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has conferred the title of Hero of Ukraine on six servicemembers, four of whom received the country’s highest state award posthumously. 06.05.25 15:18 5 810 8 Previously in trend: Honouring Armed Forces of Ukraine with awards

Defense Ministry explains procedure for returning to service after AWOL. INFOGRAPHICS Returning to military service after AWOL (absent without leave) is carried out in accordance with the Criminal Code of Ukraine and the Procedure for actions by authorized officials, as outlined in a special directive from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 05.05.25 18:29 2 001 6 Previously in trend: Returning to the Armed Forces after AWOL AWOL in AFU

Ukrainian servicemembers take part in military parade in London. PHOTOS Ukrainian servicemembers undergoing training in the United Kingdom took part in a military parade marking Victory in Europe Day. The celebration took place in London. 05.05.25 17:44 10 345 22

His daughter asks more and more often why her dad doesn’t come to see her: woman from Bukovyna spent over year and half searching for her husband who had died in war. VIDEO Halyna Tkach, a Bukovyna woman, was able to bury her husband almost two years after his death in Donetsk Oblast. 02.05.25 13:36 4 020 28 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Returning bodies of servicemen, Russians do not explain causes of death - Interior Ministry Russians hand over the bodies of fallen Ukrainian defenders only to return their occupiers. 24.04.25 12:16 3 289 3 Previously in trend: Returning bodies of fallen defenders

He shielded three of his comrades with his own body: 24-year-old soldier of "Aidar" battalion and scout Ivan Palamarchuk was killed in action. PHOTO On 20 April, Ivan Palamarchuk, a 24-year-old Plast member of the Aidar assault battalion, died at the front, shielding his three comrades. 22.04.25 19:30 5 040 7 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Volunteer and servicewoman Anastasiia Yefimova died at front. PHOTO Anastasiia Yefimova, a volunteer, activist and servicewoman, died at the frontline while defending Ukraine. She helped the army, organised humanitarian initiatives and supported social projects. 22.04.25 15:47 7 932 16 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Women in AFU

Starmer and New Zealand Prime Minister Lyxon visit Ukrainian soldiers in Britain: Ukrainians are fighting in Russia’s extremely immoral war British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, along with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Laxon, visited a military base in the west of England where Ukrainian troops are being trained. 22.04.25 15:44 1 064 1

Beating of serviceman in Hydropark: four teenagers are served with notice of suspicion Four teenagers who beat up a serviceman in Hydropark in Kyiv have been notified of suspicion of hooliganism committed by a group of people (Part 2 of Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 21.04.25 12:48 6 342 36

Military personnel who have been serving on front lines since 2022 will gradually be rotated out - Ministry of Defense Ukrainian troops who have been on the front line since 2022 will gradually be rotated out of combat zones. 18.04.25 13:07 16 113 80 Previously in trend: Military rotation

Russian court sentences Ukrainian POW to 12 years for serving in Armed Forces of Ukraine In Rostov-on-Don in Russia, the Southern District Military Court sentenced Ukrainian soldier Vladyslav Hurin, who was mobilized into the Armed Forces in May 2024, to 12 years in prison for "participation in the activities of a terrorist organization." 17.04.25 18:47 1 645 5 Previously in trend: Sentences for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation

Serviceman was detained in Volyn for attempting to smuggle draft dodger out of Ukraine for $8,000 – SBGS. PHOTOS In Ratne village, law enforcement officers detained a 22-year-old serviceman who promised to help a man illegally cross the state border of Ukraine for $8,000. 17.04.25 15:39 886 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Soldier found squirrel in grass and nursed it back to health: "This is kind of rascal we have". VIDEO Serviceman Oleksandr Ptytsia stumbled upon a baby squirrel in the grass and decided to rescue it. 16.04.25 14:59 7 712 11 Previously in trend: Animals in combat zone

Zelenskyy and Rutte visited military hospital in Odesa where wounded defenders are recovering. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited one of the medical institutions in Odesa where Ukrainian defenders are recovering from their injuries. 15.04.25 18:32 2 096 10 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s meeting with Rutte

Parliament adopts draft law on simplified write-off of military property The Verkhovna Rada has passed draft law No. 12373 in the second reading, which simplifies the procedure for writing off military property. 15.04.25 15:27 1 512 5 Previously in trend: Writing off military property

Man stabs soldier in chest with knife in Kyiv: he is detained. PHOTOS In Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, a man stabbed a serviceman. 15.04.25 12:28 9 970 22

Zelenskyy awards 411 Ukrainian servicemen, 264 posthumously President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree awarding 411 defenders of Ukraine, including 264 posthumously. 14.04.25 20:52 564 3 Previously in trend: Honouring Armed Forces of Ukraine with awards

I’m glad to be alive, and fact that I can’t see, I’ve seen a lot in my life, - Ukrainian soldier Pavlo undergoing rehabilitation after losing his sight due to injury. VIDEO Serviceman Pavlo Martseniuk sustained a severe mine-blast injury last year in the Pokrovsk sector. The soldier lost his eyesight as a result of the injury. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation and is waiting for facial prosthetics surgery. 10.04.25 08:51 5 944 10 Previously in trend: Rehabilitation of military

Problems with payments to wounded soldiers are related to bureaucracy, not lack of funds - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said that difficulties with payments to wounded soldiers are primarily related to bureaucratic procedures, not to a lack of funds. 09.04.25 12:22 1 800 26 Previously in trend: payments to military

How to return after AWOL or deserting: SBI explains updated procedure As of 1 March 2025, an updated procedure has come into effect for servicemembers who have gone AWOL (Absent Without Leave). 08.04.25 16:58 3 409 8 Previously in trend: Returning to the Armed Forces after AWOL

Vinnytsia region deputy demanded bribe from wife of fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier in exchange for her son’s demobilization – SSU. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police detained a deputy of a village council in Vinnytsia region who, together with a local lawyer and his accomplice, extorted money from the family of a fallen Ukrainian soldier. 08.04.25 16:44 8 621 27 Previously in trend: Grafters

US may withdraw up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe - NBC News The U.S. Department of Defense is considering a proposal to withdraw some of the troops sent by the administration of the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, in 2022 to strengthen the defense of countries bordering Ukraine. 08.04.25 14:26 1 990 17 Previously in trend: US military in EU

Information about lack of money for military payments is fake. They will get their salaries according to plan - Ministry of Finance Financing the Armed Forces of Ukraine is an absolute priority for the Ministry of Finance. 08.04.25 12:37 2 315 56 Previously in trend: payments to military

Unidentified persons attacked serviceman on road in Kyiv: police establish circumstances. PHOTO In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, unidentified persons attacked a serviceman on the road and injured him. 02.04.25 20:45 10 631 71 Previously in trend: Attack on a military officer in Kyiv

Zelenskyy visits wounded defenders in Dnipro hospital. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a medical facility in Dnipro where Ukrainian soldiers are being treated for injuries. 02.04.25 14:10 2 507 35

Zelenskyy awarded 449 defenders of Ukraine, 179 of them posthumously President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded 449 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 179 of them posthumously. 01.04.25 19:56 449 2 Previously in trend: Honouring Armed Forces of Ukraine with awards

Body found of fourth US soldier who disappeared during exercises in Lithuania The bodies of all the American soldiers who disappeared during the exercises in Lithuania have been found. 01.04.25 19:51 10 168 15 Previously in trend: Disappearance of US soldiers in Lithuania

Trump’s spiritual adviser, Pastor Burns, meets with Azovstal defenders. PHOTOS During his visit to Ukraine, Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual adviser to US President Donald Trump, met with soldiers who defended Azovstal. 01.04.25 17:52 7 668 29 Previously in trend: Burns’ visit to Ukraine

Scheme of transferring military to rear for bribes exposed: four organisers served suspicion notices - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation has uncovered a scheme to illegally transfer military personnel from the front line to rear units for bribes. 01.04.25 12:52 2 403 22 Previously in trend: transferring military personnel to rear

Military man suspected of committing road accident in Kyiv region extradited to Ukraine - SBI. PHOTOS The law enforcement authorities of the Republic of Poland have decided to extradite to Ukraine a serviceman put on the international wanted list for committing a road accident in Kyiv region. 28.03.25 10:20 3 591 1

NATO clarifies Rutte’s statement on missing US soldiers in Lithuania: they are still being searched (updated) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that four American servicemen who were reported missing at a training range in Lithuania have been killed. 27.03.25 09:15 33 401 136 Previously in trend: Disappearance of US soldiers in Lithuania

32 thousand servicemen have already completed poll in "Army+" app on attitude to military service - Chernohorenko A poll on attitudes toward military service in the Army+ app has already been completed by 32,000 servicemen. 24.03.25 20:16 1 209 3 Previously in trend: Army+ poll

China may take part in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine - Welt Chinese diplomats have asked the EU to consider the possibility of their military participation in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. 22.03.25 12:20 7 060 67 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Poll on attitudes toward military service launched in "Army+" – Ministry of Defence A new poll on the attitude of Ukrainian defenders to military service has been launched in the Army+ app. The poll contains 16 questions and will last for three weeks. 21.03.25 20:15 2 154 7 Previously in trend: Army+ poll

Almost every exchange includes prisoners with status of missing persons - Lubinets In almost every exchange of prisoners of war with the Russian Federation, there are persons who have the status of missing under special circumstances. 18.03.25 16:49 906 1 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

Ukrainian serviceman rescued wounded tourist in Italy while on leave. PHOTO A Ukrainian serviceman, while on holiday in Venice, rescued a North African tourist who was bleeding to death after being stabbed. 11.03.25 12:29 14 089 31 Previously in trend: Ukrainian military rescued tourist in Italy

More than 1.5 million persons liable for military service who were declared "limited fit" should undergo medical examination by 5 June - General Staff The Verkhovna Rada has extended the deadline for repeated medical examinations for more than 1.5 million people liable for military service until 5 June 2025. 27.02.25 14:26 14 788 145

Zelenskyy awarded title of Hero of Ukraine to military Vladyslav Stotskyi, who held line surrounded by occupiers for 67 days President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to three soldiers of the Freedom Battalion of the 4th Rubizh Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine who fought for 67 days surrounded by the enemy to stop the Russian offensive on the city of Siversk. One of them was honored posthumously. 26.02.25 21:53 11 921 18

Zelenskyy awards 13 military with Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded 13 servicemen with state decorations. 21.02.25 18:55 1 158 3

Vehicles received by military as humanitarian aid can be refueled and repaired at expense of military units – Ministry of Defense The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended paragraph 16 of the Regulation on the Procedure for Accounting, Storage, Writing off, and Use of Military Property in the Armed Forces, allowing military units to decommission property used for the maintenance of vehicles received by military personnel as humanitarian aid. 21.02.25 17:59 1 663 14

4500 USD for discharge from military service: doctor who extorted money from soldier detained in Odesa – National Police. PHOTOS The National Police, together with investigators from the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Odesa region, exposed a 48-year-old neurologist who attempted to profit from a serviceman. 19.02.25 15:16 1 589 10

Six brigades of AF have been involved in implementation of "Contract 18-24" project – Palisa As of today, 6 Ukrainian brigades have been involved in the implementation of the recruitment reform and the pilot project "Contract 18-24" for volunteer fighters. 18.02.25 22:29 4 251 35 Previously in trend: mobilization

Ministry of Defense launches support service for military The Ministry of Defense has received the green light to launch military support services. Order No. 59 of January 29, 2025, on the launch of the support service for the military and their families has passed a legal examination and was registered by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine. 17.02.25 16:13 2 245 7

To facilitate work of commanders and combat units: Ministry of Defence is deploying ’Impulse’ military recording system The ‘Impulse’ system will be used to keep records of military personnel in Ukraine. It is intended to facilitate the work of commanders and military units. 12.02.25 19:09 25 392 23

Foreign military personnel in Ukrainian army will be tested using polygraph - Ministry of Defense Foreigners and stateless persons wishing to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service, and the National Guard will undergo a psychophysiological polygraph examination. 12.02.25 13:15 976 14

Murder of two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany: Russian suspect pleads guilty In Munich, Germany, a 58-year-old Russian citizen is on trial for the murder of two Ukrainian servicemen in the city of Murnau in April 2024. During the trial, the Russian pleaded guilty. 10.02.25 15:45 7 142 46

Man with drugs and weapons detained in Chernihiv after attacking serviceman - National Police. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Chernihiv, police detained a man who attacked a soldier, used pepper spray and threatened him with a truncheon. 10.02.25 13:58 4 805 80

Committed fatal accident while drunk in Hostomel: Soldier sentenced to 5 years in prison. PHOTO A serviceman who committed a fatal road accident in Hostomel, Kyiv region, in July 2024 was sentenced to 5 years in prison. 07.02.25 11:09 4 201 26 Previously in trend: Car Accident