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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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память жертвы ато Two soldiers killed on Ukraine's Independence Day Aug. 24, nine wounded, - ATO speaker Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed, nine received injuries while conducting combat tasks in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area yesterday, Aug. 24. 13 403 79 Incidents

порошенко Poroshenko visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Berlin hospital: "I am very proud of heroes like you". PHOTOS+VIDEO During a working trip to Germany, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko visited Berlin military hospital where several Ukrainian soldiers are undergoing treatment. 33 949 135 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded Aid to Ukraine

военные присяга корпус военнослужащие ато воины восточный No one killed over past day, one serviceman wounded, - ATO spokesperson No Ukrainian soldiers were killed in combat in the anti-terrorist operation area (ATO) over the past day, Aug. 23. 5 870 95 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко War of Independence is still on, - Poroshenko August 24, these days, is a major holiday for Ukraine. 17 031 254 Ukrainian Politics

ато No one killed over past day, eight servicemen wounded, - ATO speaker No Ukrainian soldiers were killed in combat missions in the ATO area over the past day, Aug. 21. 5 601 24 Incidents

днепропетровск героев неизвестніх похороні 14 unknown soldiers buried in Dnipropetrovsk. VIDEO Another 14 unknown soldiers killed in the Donbas have been buried at Krasnopilske cemetery In Dnipropetrovsk. 11 737 63 Ukrainian Politics

память ато Full list of soldiers killed near Ilovaisk, - Military Prosecutor Office Chief Military Prosecutor Anatolii Matios has published a full list of Ukrainian servicemen killed, as well as those unidentified as a result of the Ilovaisk tragedy during Aug. 12 - 29, 2014. 57 631 198 Ukrainian Politics

ато Commander of US Army Europe Ben Hodges impressed by professionalism of Ukrainian troops Ukrainian military are effective in employing the lightweight counter-mortar radar provided by the U.S., using it in ways that American troops had not used in themselves. 101 913 542 Ukrainian Politics

карта ато Terrorists committed 148 attacks over past day, Grads being used more often, - ATO press center Yesterday evening, the situation in the ATO area deteriorated significantly. Before 6 p.m. the enemy used artillery only on single occasions, but after 6 p.m. and till midnight their activity increased significantly. 16 100 70 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Attitude to Ukrainian troops got dramatically better in Donetsk region Copperation with the local population in the Donbas is the most successful in the B Sector. Moreover, Marinka and Krasnohorivka receive aid from Civil-military cooperation groups and are in fact still alive due to their work. 28 950 165 Ukrainian Politics

Military Prosecutor's Office extends investigation of Ilovaisk tragedy, - Military Prosecutor Matios Military Prosecutor's Office has extended investigation into numerous deaths of Ukrainian military encircled by militants and Russian servicemen near Ilovaisk of the Donetsk region in August and September 2014. 6 052 46 Ukrainian Politics

медаль medal Poroshenko awarded 207 Ukrainian military with State Decorations President Petro Poroshenko signed Decree “On Granting State Decorations of Ukraine”. 28 629 111 Incidents

Poroshenko instructs to award master sergeant Vitalii Savchenko for displayed heroism in battle near Starohnativka Vitalii Savchenko spotted the enemy subversive reconnaissance group and repelled the enemy attack on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine together with soldiers of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade. 31 118 145 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Car with Ukrainian soldiers got in accident near Novoselivka: one person died, two injured A car with soldiers swung over near the village of Novoselivka in the Volnovakha district, the Donetsk region, at 5:20 p.m. Aug. 12. 10 464 16 Incidents

плен 177 Ukrainians held captive by terrorists, - SBU Head Adviser Tandit 177 citizens of Ukraine are held prisoners at the moment in the self-proclaimed "LPR," "DPR," and in Russia. 6 292 19 Ukrainian Politics

British military instructors drilled thousand Ukrainian soldiers, Ukraine’s Defense Minister says The UK has been providing support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine since the early days of the Russian aggression. 6 637 64 Incidents

свеча памяти Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed and 11 injured in battle near Novolaspa, - "Right Sector” Medical Service Head. PHOTOS Seven Ukrainian servicemen were killed and 11 more injured as a result of the engagement near Novolaspa. 165 798 448 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Assistance to the Wounded

US to allocate additional $500 million for Ukraine, - Parliamentary committee on foreign affairs The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Foreign Affairs announced of the U.S. intention to provide an additional $500 million including for training of the Ukrainian military on the Yavoriv range (the Lviv region). 8 074 96 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

366 Ukrainian soldiers killed near Ilovaisk, 429 wounded, - Miliatry Prosecutor Matios During the Ilovaisk events of August 2014, when hundreds of soldiers were killed in the city entrapment battles, Ukraine's losses totaled 366 people killed, 429 wounded. 18 767 183 Ukrainian Politics

67,700 of Ukrainian army soldiers and officers granted participation in hostilities status, Defense Ministry says Over the past week, commissions of the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine on addressing issues of granting the status of participants in combat activities granted the status in question to 1,243 soldiers and officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who participated in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 2 049 16 Society

госдеп US troops to train Ukrainian soldiers this fall U.S. troops will begin training regular Ukrainian military forces later this year in an expansion of their current mission, which so far has been limited to instructing Interior Ministry national guard units, the State Department said on Friday. 36 636 657 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Volunteers to be involved in fight against illicit spread of weapons from the ATO area, Poroshenko says President Petro Poroshenko expects to engage volunteers to deter the illicit spread of arms from the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 3 672 64 Incidents

военные "We are all demobees, but we'll stay here," - 95th Brigade paratroopers appealed to Ukrainian military. PHOTO The paratroopers of the 2nd Vedmid battalion of the 95th Separate Airmobile Brigade rigidly appealed to all Ukrainian military, as well as to those having military specialty. 115 908 360 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военные военнослужащие ато воины No one killed, one soldier wounded over past day, - ATO speaker One Ukrainian soldier was wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on July 8. 4 203 41 Incidents

вр Parliament of Ukraine banned soldiers from using cell phones in the anti-terrorist operation area Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine banned soldiers in the anti-terrorist operation area from using their cell phones without commanders' permit. 50 540 354 Ukrainian Politics

всу Five Ukrainian soldiers wounded, no one killed No Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the ATO zone on June 26. 5 540 74 Ukrainian Politics

память жертвы ато Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, 20 wounded over past day, - ATO speaker Two soldiers were killed in the anti-terrorist operation area yesterday, 20 more were wounded. 10 033 88 Incidents

жертвы ато ato casualties Vehicle of the Armed Forces tripped a mine near Krasnohorivka: seven soldiers killed, - ATO HQ A vehicle of an engineering unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine tripped an anti-tank mine near Krasnohorivka village in the Donetsk region. Seven soldiers were killed. 131 845 663 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военнослужащие марьинка Mop-up operation of Ukrainian soldiers in Marinka. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers search after the militants in Mrinka village. 171 574 514 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

орден герой украины народный 21 Ukrainians awarded title of National Hero of Ukraine, including well-known fighters, doctors, and volunteers. PHOTOS First Orders of the National Hero of Ukraine were awarded to 21 great Ukrainians (14 military and seven civilians) yesterday, including soldiers, medics, volunteers and a chaplain. 80 079 120 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

OSCE observers spotted troops and equipment with Russian identification signs near Donetsk Last week, observers of the OSCE special monitoring mission in the Donbas spotted men in uniform with the insignia of the Russian armed forces and military equipment with Russian identification signs near Donetsk. 52 327 176 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

память ато One soldier killed, 12 wounded over past day - NSDC On May 25, one Ukrainian soldier was killed in fighting within the anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas. 6 200 38 Ukrainian Politics

полторак Ukrainian Defense Minister assigned check on the fact of non-payment of cash collateral to servicemen. Perpetrators will be brought to justice - Ministry of Defence Stepan Poltorak, Ukrainian Defense Minister, assigned a check on all the facts of non-payment of cash collateral to Ukrainian servicemen, the published ones inclusive. 11 459 38 Ukrainian Politics

прокуратура Military Prosecutor's Office in conjunction with Security Service exposed a number of corrupt officials among military personnel in ATO area On May 21-23, 2014 Chief Military Prosecutor's Office in cooperation with the SBU unmasked a number of illegal acts of corruption by officials of the armed forces of Ukraine and other military units and law enforcement agencies involved in the anti-terrorist operation in the territory of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as well as government officials located within these areas. 34 879 80 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

крым санкции Russian occupants oblige Crimeans to register with military authorities: men are leaving in order not to starve or become traitors, - Human rights activist Coordinator of the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of the Crimean Tatar people, member of the Mejlis Eskender Bariiev says that mandatory military registration of men in Russian-occupied Crimea forces the male population to either leave for the mainland Ukraine or receive Russian military ID. In the latter case, the Crimeans fear that they could be accused of treason. 88 149 587 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

кузьминых ‘Cyborg’ Oleh Kuzminykh, recently freed from captivity, needs rehabilitation. Call for support PHOTO Long rehabilitation is waiting for Oleh Kuzminykh, commander of the 90th battalion of the 81st Brigade, liberated from the captivity yesterday. 147 439 317 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded Fighting for the Donetsk airport

'Cyborg' Battalion Commander Oleh Kuzminykh was freed from captivity, not exchanged - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko confirmed the release of the Commander of the 90th battalion of the 81st brigade Oleh Kuzminykh . 98 562 390 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

гибель память вадим пугачев memory vadim pugachev Vadim Pugachev, soldier of the 92nd Brigade killed in battle with Russian special operations regiment. PHOTO Soldier of the 92nd Brigade Vadim Pugachev was killed during clash with the Russian special purpose troops. 181 599 737 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Georgia and US started joint military exercises U.S. and Georgian forces began two-week military exercises in the South Caucasian republic on Monday, a move that is likely to irritate Georgia's former Soviet master Russia. 9 670 200 Incidents

матвиенко андрей Andrii Matvienko Daughter of Ukrainian hero solider received medal "For bravery and courage" of her killed father, who saved 30 men. PHOTO of the day The photo of a little girl who received a medal "For bravery and courage" in place of her deceased father caused enormous response and a lot of emotions in social media. 107 201 273 World

память жертвы ато Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, five wounded in ATO area over the past day - ATO speaker Over the past 24 hours, two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and five wounded in the ATO area. 13 177 113 Incidents

взрыв Combat reconnaissance patrol vehicle blown up near Katerynivka: two soldiers killed, three wounded - Luhansk governor A combat reconnaissance patrol vehicle (BRDM) of the Ukrainian army blew up on a land mind on a soil road near Katerynivka village of the Popasna district, the Luhansk region on May 3, at around 4 p.m. 37 158 264 Incidents

сша десантники usa paratroopers Ukrainian servicemen will be trained by UK, Canadian, and Polish military experts - Poroshenko In addition to the U.S. experts, the Ukrainian military will be trained by representatives of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom, Canada and Poland. 25 463 216 Incidents

канада canada Canadian Prime Minister Harper announced sending of 200 military trainers to Ukraine Canadian authorities will send a group of 200 military trainers to Ukraine 25 420 223 Incidents

армия танк рф оккупанты вторжение Ukrainian servicemen blew up militants’ tank during clash in Pisky - General Staff The soldiers of the 9th Company of the 93rd Brigade have destroyed militants’ tank during a battle in the village of Pisky in the Donetsk region. 100 232 303 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

2,500 ATO soldiers undergone rehabilitation – Defense Ministry About 2,500 servicemen who participated in the anti-terrorist operation have been rehabilitated. 2 081 25 Ukrainian Politics

ног омовение Lviv Bishop of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church washed the feet of 12 Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas. VIDEO On Maundy Thursday, April 9 Lviv Garrison church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul held a morning prayer. After the mass, His Grace Bishop Mykhailo (Koltun) washed the feet of twelve soldiers who fought in Eastern Ukraine. 168 0 Ukrainian Politics

автомат Unknown persons fired at military car in Zaporizhia region At night of April 7, unknown persons fired at a car carrying soldiers of the Ukrainian army in Kuibyshev district of the Zaporizhia region. 62 491 235 Incidents